James McKee1

b. circa 12 January 1791, d. 18 July 1855
FatherAndrew McKee2,3 d. bef 21 Jun 1814
MotherElizabeth (?)3
Birth-Calccirca 12 Jan 1791 James McKee was born in Virginia circa 12 Jan 1791 (headstone calculation).4 
Marriage4 Jan 1816 He married Sally Roe, daughter of John Roe, on 4 Jan 1816 in Washington County, Virginia.5 
Cens-18507 Sep 1850  Almost 35 years after their marriage, James and Sarah were enumerated on the first federal census to record all members of a household by name. James was stated to be 58 years old. He was a farmer and owned land worth $5,000. Sarah was 45. Six younger McKee individuals were listed with them, presumably Sarah and James' children. In addition, 19 year old Margaret Gum and 22 year old Isaac Larimer were recorded as part of the household.4 
  Isaac may have been the same Isaac Larimer who was the brother of James and Sally's son-in-law, James Larimer. Isaac and James Larimer's mother, Sally McKee, who died prior to 1850, may have been James McKee's sister. 
Will3 Apr 1855  James wrote his will on April 3rd, 1855. He left Sarah her dower one third of his land and personal estate. He also allowed Sarah to divide the remaining two thirds of the household furniture among his three daughters Margaret, Sarah and Joannah, who he stated were old enough to receive their dowry. The remainder of his personal estate James left to all of his daughters. Besides the 3 already named he added Nancy Parks, Mary A. Robinson, Eliza Larimer and Rebecca Sherwood. James named his son Andrew J. as his executor. He left both Andrew and his brother John R. 84 acres of land. James' sons William B. and James A. were to divide the remaining land.1 
Death18 Jul 1855 James died of consumption on 18 Jul 1855 in Washington County, Virginia.6,3 
Burial He was buried at McKee Cemetery in Washington County.6 

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Family

Sally Roe b. 9 Nov 1799, d. 16 Apr 1887
Children
Last Edited17 Sep 2013

Citations

  1. [S745] James McKee will (1855), Washington Co., Virginia Will Book 13: 82. The will of James McKee (dated 3 Apr 1855 and recorded 27 Aug. 1855) named wife Sarah, sons Andrew J., John R., William B. and James A.; also daughters Margaret McKee, Sarah McKee, Joannah McKee, Nancy Parks, Mary A. Robinson, Eliza Larimer and Rebecca Sherwood.
  2. [S131] Andrew McKee will (recorded 1814), Washington Co., Virginia, Will Book 4: 62. Andrew's will, dated 24 March 1805, was presented at court on 21 June 1814. Andrew Edmiston, John Todd and Andrew E. Kelly witnessed the will.
  3. [S3] Moore and Stephens, Washington Co., VA Birth and Death Records, p. 204. James McKee, 65, d. 18 Jul 1855 of consumption, s/o And. & Elizabeth McKee, spouse of Sarah McKee.
  4. [S367] Jas McGee [McKee] household, 1850 U.S. Census, Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., District 67, p. 144 (original script), dwelling 1038 [not written], family 1038 [not written], viewed online at Ancestry.com, March 2012. Household includes: Jas McGhee [McKee], 58, farmer, owns land worth $5,000; Sarah, 45; William, 17, farmer; Madison, 19, farmer; James, 7; Margaret, 17; Sarah, 13; Joannah, 10; Margaret Gum, 19; Isaac Larimer, 22, laborer; all b. VA.
  5. [S4] D.E. Brown, Marriages of Washington Co., VA 1781-1853, p. 40. James McKee and Sally Roe by John Jones Jr.; 4 Jan. 1816.
  6. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 195. James McKee, d. 18 Jul 1855, age 64y 6m 6d.
  7. [S6] Thomas Colley, Washington Co. VA Marriages 1853-1880, p. 97. Thomas W. DUNGAN, 25, sgl, b. Macon Co. MO, resid WCV, farmer, s/o George & Margaret Dungan AND Joanna M. McKEE, 23, sgl, b. & resid WCV, d/o James & Sarah McKee; 21 Oct. 1865.
  8. [S6] Thomas Colley, Washington Co. VA Marriages 1853-1880, p. James O. McKee, 24y, sgl, b. & resid WCV, farmer, s/o James & Sarah McKee AND Martha Clark, 20y, sgl, b. & resid WCV, d/o Robert & Mgt Clark.