James Harris McKinney and Ruth L. Ferguson

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Husband James Harris McKinney ¹

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           Born: 11 Jun 1793 - Dauphin Co, PA 1
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         Father: John McKinney (      -      ) 1
         Mother: Jane Laird (      -Abt 1840) 1

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       Marriage: 1 Jan 1818 - Northumberland Co, PA 2

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Wife Ruth L. Ferguson ²

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           Born: 11 Apr 1799 - Northumberland Co, PA 2
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         Father: Andrew Ferguson (      -      ) 2
         Mother: Esther Grayham (      -      ) 2

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Children

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1 M John McKinney ²

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2 F Esther G. McKinney ²

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         Spouse: Robert M. Russell (      -Bef 1898) 2

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3 F Nancy McKinney ²

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4 M Andrew Cochran McKinney ¹

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           Born: 9 Feb 1824 - Turbot Twp, Northumberland Co, PA 2
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         Spouse: Elizabeth White Crawford (1833-      ) 3
           Marr: 9 Dec 1856 - Pine Creek Twp, Clinton Co, PA 3

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5 M William L. McKinney ²

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6 F Jane McKinney ²

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7 M David F. McKinney ²

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         Spouse: Molly Trego (      -      ) 2

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8 M J. Harris McKinney ²

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9 F Priscilla McKinney ²

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         Spouse: Oliver Montgomery (      -      ) 2

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General Notes: Husband - James Harris McKinney

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He was born on the banks of the Swatara river, in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, and at the age of two years moved with his parents to Turbut township, Northumberland County. Although his school privileges were meager, he made the most of his opportunities, became quite well-read, and was a good Bible student. At the age of nineteen he enlisted in the United States army, under Captain Gaston, for the War of 1812, and was on duty at Black Rock, New York, with the old Warrior Run Rifle Company. He faithfully served his country, and was later rewarded by a small pension from the government. After his marriage he engaged in farming for several years, near Turbutville, but in 1830 moved to Nittany Valley, Clinton County, purchasing a farm, later the property of Mrs. Nathan Mowery, on which he spent seven years. On selling out he came to Pine Creek township, and bought the Myers farm, two miles from Jersey Shore, and ten miles from Lock Haven. This comprised 200 acres of valuable land, and upon it he erected an elegant brick residence, one of the finest in the township. Besides burning his own brick, he burned enough for four other residences, owned by different parties, in the same locality. He built a barn and other outbuildings, and made it one of the most desirable and attractive farms in the locality. He took great pride in his stock, and owned some fine horses, but would rather walk ten miles than care for a horse to carry him. Several times, while living in Nittany Valley, he walked to his old home in Northumberland county, over sixty miles, one day going and one returning. Particularly fond of his home, he was a kind and affectionate husband and indulgent father, and provided his children with excellent school advantages. Originally he was a Whig in politics, and later became an ardent Republican, while in religious belief he was a Presbyterian. He was called upon to serve in all of the township offices.

1 —, Commemorative Biographical Record of Central Pennsylvania, Including the Counties of Centre, Clinton, Union and Snyder. (Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1898), Pg 637.

2 —, Commemorative Biographical Record of Central Pennsylvania, Including the Counties of Centre, Clinton, Union and Snyder. (Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1898), Pg 638.

3 —, Commemorative Biographical Record of Central Pennsylvania, Including the Counties of Centre, Clinton, Union and Snyder. (Chicago: J. H. Beers & Co., 1898), Pg 639.