John R. McKee1

b. circa 1826, d. 6 June 1863
FatherJames McKee2 b. abt 12 Jan 1791, d. 18 Jul 1855
MotherSally Roe1 b. 9 Nov 1799, d. 16 Apr 1887
BirthCircacirca 1826 John R. McKee was born in Virginia circa 1826.3 
Marriage22 May 1845 He married Elizabeth Ann Edmondson, daughter of William Edmondson and Peggy Catchem, on 22 May 1845.4,5 
Cens-Sum  Following their marriage John and Elizabeth lived in Washington County south of the present day community of Glade Spring. They had 8 children together.3,6 
Military  John served with the 48 Virginia Regiment during the Civil War.7  
Death6 Jun 1863 He died at Confederate Hospital #1 [Richmond] on 6 Jun 1863.7 
The 1850 Washington Co., Virginia census listed John as the head of household number 648. Follow the link to see who lived nearby.

Family

Elizabeth Ann Edmondson b. abt 24 Mar 1828, d. 17 Oct 1902
Children
  • Sarah Margaret McKee8 (14 Aug 1847 - 12 Dec 1931)
  • Zachariah Taylor McKee3 (1850 - 1933)
  • Thomas Jefferson McKee6,9 (5 Jan 1853 - 20 Dec 1879)
  • Francis McKee6 (circa 1854 - )
  • Rebecca Fayetta McKee10 (5 May 1855 - 9 Nov 1911)
  • Martha I.A.E.F. McKee11 (7 Sep 1857 - 1937)
  • Andrew McKee6 (circa 1858 - )
  • John R. McKee12 (1862 - 1932)
Last Edited12 Sep 2013

Citations

  1. [S2149] Jack Hockett, Washington Co. VA Will Book 13 1853-1856, p. 82, citing WB 13:418, the will of James McKee (dated 3 Apr 1855 and recorded 27 Aug. 1855) which named wife Sarah, sons Andrew J., John R., William B. and James A.; also daughters Margaret, Sarah, Joannah [McKee], Nancy Parks, Mary A. Robinson, Eliza Larimer and Rebecca Sherwood.
  2. [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.
  3. [S367] John R. McKee household, 1850 U.S. Census, Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., District 67, p. 84 (original script), dwelling 648, family 648, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Jan. 2012. Household includes: John R. McKee, 24, farmer, owns land worth $600; Ann, 22; Sarah 4; Zachariah, 2 mos; Levi Luster, 20, laborer, all b. VA.
  4. [S2594] "Public Member Trees", database, Ancestry.com (http://www.ancestry.com : accessed March, 2012), "Holda/Hulen Family Tree", entry for John R. McKee (1826-1863), citing family Bible given to "Dewey McKee" which contained this entry: "John R. McKee and Elizabethan Edmondson was married the 22nd day of May, 1845, by Noah C. Baldwin for $2.50."
  5. [S680] William Edmondson settlement (recorded 1849), Washington Co., Virginia Will Book 11: 232. The following individuals received equal payments: John Robinson, D. Smyth, Claibourn Kelly, John McKee, Isaac Widener.
  6. [S234] John R. McKee household, 1860 U.S. cens, Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Western District, p. 162 (original script), dwelling 1211, family 1161, viewed online at Ancestry.com, March 2012. Household includes: John R. McKee, 35, farmer, owns land worth $3,000, pers, prop of $500; Ann, 30; Sarah, 12; Taylor, 10; Thomas, 8; Francis, 6; Martha, 4; Andrew, 2; all b. VA.
  7. [S2865] "Unfiled Papers and Slips Belonging in Confederate Compiled Service Records," digital images, Fold3.com (http://www.fold3.com : accessed Mar 2012); John R. McKee, Co. E, 48th VA Reg; appears on a register containing a record of the property of deceased Confederate soldiers.
  8. [S2866] Magie Barbary household, 1925 Iowa State census, Magie Barbary, population schedule, Madison Co., entry number 45, viewed online at Ancestry.com . Household includes: Magie Barbary, 76, wid, b. VA, father J.R. McKee, born VA; mother Ann Edmondson, b. VA; parents married in VA.
  9. [S3] Moore and Stephens, Washington Co., VA Birth and Death Records, p. 94. Thomas Jefferson McKee, b. 5 Jan 1853 to John R. & Ann McKee.
  10. [S3] Moore and Stephens, Washington Co., VA Birth and Death Records, p. 94. Rachel Nancy Mary Jane Rebeca Fayetta McKee, b. 5 May 1855 to John R. & Elizabeth Ann McKee.
  11. [S3] Moore and Stephens, Washington Co., VA Birth and Death Records, p. 94. Martha I.A.E.F. McKee, b. 7 Sept. 1857 to John R. & Ann McKee.
  12. [S1777] Find A Grave Website (http://www.findagrave.com/index.html : accessed March 2012). John R. McKee entry, Peru Cemetery, E. Peru, Madison Co., IA. (entry includes photo).