James O. McKee1

b. circa 1842, d. 1918
FatherJames McKee2,1 b. abt 12 Jan 1791, d. 18 Jul 1855
MotherSally Roe1 b. 9 Nov 1799, d. 16 Apr 1887
Birthcirca 1842 James O. McKee was born circa 1842 in Virginia.3 
Marriage1 Aug 1866 He married Martha H. Clark, daughter of Robert Clark and Margaret Hughes, on 1 Aug 1866 in Washington County, Virginia.1 
Cens-18801880  James and Martha migrated west after their marriage, spending time first in Illinois where their eldest son was born. They then settled in Walton, Labette County, Kansas. In 1880 they also provided a home for Granville Parks who had been married to James' deceased sister Nancy.4 
Cens-19008 Jun 1900  In 1900 James and Martha were enumerated in Parsons (Labette Co.) where James was employed as a foreman at a stockyard. Martha's entry indicated that she was the mother of 2 children, both of whom were living. Son Robert lived at home and worked as a railroad brakeman. The family resided at 1603 Appelton Ave.5 
  The couple's oldest son, William, lived at 1630 Morgan in Parsons with his wife Helen. William was a druggist.6 
Death1918 James died in 1918.3 
Burial He was buried at Oakwood Cemetery in Parsons, Labette County, Kansas.3 

Family

Martha H. Clark b. 17 Apr 1846, d. 1925
Children
  • William C. McKee (Jan 1868 - 1954)
  • Robert O. McKee (Aug 1877 - 1912)
Last Edited10 Jun 2012

Citations

  1. [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.
  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. [S1777] Find A Grave Website (http://www.findagrave.com/index.html : accessed March 2012). J.O. McKee entry, Oakwood Cemetery, Parsons, Labette Co., Kansas.
  4. [S2127] James McKee household, 1880 U.S. cens., Labette Co., Kansas, pop sched., Walton, ED 123, page 486C (stamped), dwelling 58, family 59, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Sept. 2008, image 7 of 15. Household includes: James McKee, 37, farmer, b. VA, parents b. VA; Martha, 33, wife, b. VA, father b. Scotland, mother b. TN; William, 12, son, b. IL, parents b. VA; cont. next page: Robert McKee, 2, son, b. KS, parents b. VA; Granville C. Parker, 68, brother-in-law, b. VA, father b. PA, mother b. VA.
  5. [S2870] James O. McKee household, 1900 U.S. cens., Labette Co., Kansas, pop. sched., Parsons, ED 12A (p. 255 stamped), sheet 270, dwelling 280, family March, 2012. Household includes: James O. McKee, 57, b. June 1842 VA, marr 34 yrs, foreman at stockyard; Martha C., wife, 54, b. Apr 1846, marr 34 yrs, mother of 2 children, both are living, b. VA, father b. Scotland, mother b. TN; Robert O., son, 22, sgl, b. Aug. 1877, KS, parents b. VA, railroad brakeman; address: 1603 Appelton Ave., viewed online at Ancestry.com.
  6. [S2870] William McKee household, 1900 U.S. cens., Labette Co., Kansas, pop. sched., Parsons, ED 12A (p. 255 stamped), sheet 272, dwelling 282, family March, 2012. Household includes: William McKee, 32, b. Jan 1868, b. IL, marr 4 yrs, druggist; Helen W., wife, 27, b. Mar 1873 Michigan, marr 4 yrs, mother of no children; resid 1630 Morgan Ave., viewed online at Ancestry.com.