This interesting surname is of Old Gaelic origin, and is the Anglicized form of the Gaelic "Mac Cionaodha", composed of the Gaelic prefix "Mac", son of, and a personal name composed of the elements "cion", respect, affection, and "Aodh", the name of a pagan god of fire. The name is chiefly found in Scotland as MacKenna, MacKinna, MacKinney and MacKinnie, particularly in Glasgow, but is also found in Ireland in the Tyrone, Fermanagh area, where some of them are of Scottish descent. The name first appears in records in Scotland in the mid 15th Century (see below), while other early examples of the surname include William M'Kinnay, a charter witness in Wigtownshire in 1544, and John Mackynnay of Cray, Kirkcudbrightshire, recorded in 1546. Alexander M'Kinnie was retoured heir of Normand M'Kinnie of Knokdorie in the lands of Rosneyth in 1609. In the south end of Arran, the natives "genteelly narrowed the more open vowel sounds by crimping the lips", hence, Arranese M'Kinyie and Galwegian M'Kinnie. John McKinney, aged 24 yrs., arrived in New York on April 30th 1846 as an Irish famine immigrant. The first recorded spelling of the family name is shown to be that of Nevin McKenze, which was dated 1473, in "Accounts of the Lord High Treasurer (1473 - 1566)", during the reign of King James 111 of Scotland, 1460 - 1488. Surnames became necessary when governments introduced personal taxation. In England this was known as Poll Tax. Throughout the centuries, surnames in every country have continued to "develop" often leading to astonishing variants of the original spelling.
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Roger McKinney
Howard Washington McKinney
Father of Roger McKinney
Grandfather of Kim & Kellie
Born: October 24, 1940
Died: February 3, 1984
Parents: Howard McKinney & Agnes Duncan McKinney
Married: Wanda June Biddix
Grandfather of Kim & Kellie
Born: October 24, 1940
Died: February 3, 1984
Parents: Howard McKinney & Agnes Duncan McKinney
Married: Wanda June Biddix
The 1940 Birth Indexes for Mitchell County, North Carolina show Howard being born on October 24th to Howard McKinney.
North Carolina Death Index and the Social Security Index both show that Howard died on February 3, 1984 in Mitchell County, NC.
Howard Washington McKinney, Sr.
The 1910 United States Federal Census shows Howard at the age of 3, living with his mother, Zipha A, who is shown as a widow and his grandparents, Henry & Sarah Willis in Grassy Creek, Mitchell County, North Carolina. The household included: Henry W Willis, 57, head of house; Sarah Willis, 59, wife of Henry; Ziph A. McKinney, 20, daughter; Howard W. McKinney, 3, grandson; Larence Biddex, 47, brother in law; Alice Lowery, 11, granddaughter; and Charlie R. Lowery, 3, grandson. Henry is a laborer doing odd jobs.
The 1920 United States Federal Census shows Howard living with Wade Hollifield, shown as his step-father in the Grassy Creek Township. The household included: Wade W Hollifield, 28; _ R Hollifield, 27; Vergis Hollifield, 7; Dallas Hollifield, 5; Floyd Hollifield, 7 months; and Howard, 13.
Howard married Agnes Nettie Duncan on February 25, 1928 in Spruce Pine, Mitchell County, North Carolina.
The 1930 United States Federal Census shows Howard and his wife, Agnes, living in the Grassy Creek Community. They are renting their home. He is a laborer in a clay plant. It shows that they had been married for two years and had one daughter, Margaret.
His World War II Draft Registration Card shows that he was employed by the Harris Clay Company in Spruce Pine, North Carolina. It states that he was 5'4", 180 lbs, blue eyes, brown hair and a ruddy complexion.
His Death Certificate shows that his father is Fowler McKinney; mother is listed as Rena Willis; and wife as Agnes Duncan. He died on May 1, 1961 at 3:50 p.m. at the age of 54 from ASD & acute myocardial infracture with an additional condition of obesity. The Webb Funeral Home in Spruce Pine was to perform the services and he was to be buried in the Berry Chapel Church Cemetery on May 3rd.
James Fowler 'Babe' McKinney
Father of Howard McKinney
2G Grandfather of Kim & Kellie
Born: April 7, 1871
Died: August 21, 1907
Parents: Ephraim McKinney & Emaline Moore McKinney
Married: Zelphrena Rena Willis (later married W. Hollifield)
2G Grandfather of Kim & Kellie
Born: April 7, 1871
Died: August 21, 1907
Parents: Ephraim McKinney & Emaline Moore McKinney
Married: Zelphrena Rena Willis (later married W. Hollifield)
The 1900 United States Federal Census shows Fowler living at the age of 19 with his family in the Grassy Creek Community of Mitchell County, North Carolina. The household included: Elansum Mckinney, 51; Emaline McKinney, 52; Robert, 21; Charlie, 20; James, 19; Waits, 17; and Melvin, 12.
Charles 'Ephraim' McKinney
The 1860 United States Federal Census shows the family in McDowell County, North Carolina. The household included: Charles Mckiney, 43; Elizabeth McKinney, 40; Stephen McKinney, 19; Caroline McKinney 16; Waights McKinney, 14; Ephraim McKinney, 12; Thomas McKinney, 10; Daniel McKinney, 8; Robert McKinney, 2; and Laura McKinney, 1.
Ephraim married Cinthae Emaline Moore in 1878.
The 1880 United States Federal Census shows Ephraim and Emaline living in Mitchell County, North Carolina with their first child. Ephraim is farming.
The 1900 United States Federal Census shows the family in Grassy Creek, Mitchell County, NC. Ephraim is still farming. The household now includes: Elansum Mckinney, 51; Emaline, 52; Robert, 21; Charley, 20; James, 19; Waits, 17; and Melvin, 12.
The 1910 United States Federal Census shows Ephraim and Emaline at 61 and 62 living alone in Grassy Creek.
He died on September 27, 1929 and is buried in the Grassy Creek Cemetery.
Charley Ephraim McKinney, Jr.
The 1850 United States Federal Census shows the family living in McDowell County, North Carolina. This household included: Charles McKinney, 29; Elizabeth McKinney, 27; J.S. McKinney, 8; Caroline McKinney, 5; Waighstill McKinney, 4; Charles McKinney, 1.
The 1860 United States Federal Census shows the family in McDowell County, North Carolina. The household included: Charles Mckiney, 43; Elizabeth McKinney, 40; Stephen McKinney, 19; Caroline McKinney 16; Waights McKinney, 14; Ephraim McKinney, 12; Thomas McKinney, 10; Daniel McKinney, 8; Robert McKinney, 2; and Laura McKinney, 1.
Notes / Photos of Children:
*James Stephen McKinney - KIA,Civil War, The Battle of Glendale, also known as the Battle of Frayser's Farm, Nelson's Farm, Charles City Crossroads, New Market Road, or Riddell's Shop, took place on June,1862, Henrico County, Virginia of the day of the Seven Days Battles (Peninsula Campaign)of the Civil War.
*One interesting on the note below is that Carson Tilman Cresawn was the son of Anna Snipes Cresawn in Sandy's 'Snipes' tab.
*James Stephen McKinney - KIA,Civil War, The Battle of Glendale, also known as the Battle of Frayser's Farm, Nelson's Farm, Charles City Crossroads, New Market Road, or Riddell's Shop, took place on June,1862, Henrico County, Virginia of the day of the Seven Days Battles (Peninsula Campaign)of the Civil War.
*One interesting on the note below is that Carson Tilman Cresawn was the son of Anna Snipes Cresawn in Sandy's 'Snipes' tab.
Charley Ephriam McKinney
Father of Charley Ephriam McKinney, Jr.
5G Grandfather of Kim & Kellie
Born: 1773 McKinney Gap, Burke County, NC
Died: May 10, 1852
Parents: William & Mary McKinney
Married: See below.
5G Grandfather of Kim & Kellie
Born: 1773 McKinney Gap, Burke County, NC
Died: May 10, 1852
Parents: William & Mary McKinney
Married: See below.
According to the Burke County Marriage Records, he married Elizabeth Lowery on March 7, 1813 in Burke County, North Carolina. Bondsman: John Lowery & J. Erwin
Charlie and Elizabeth had the following children:
Alexander McKinney 1813 - 1850
Rachel Louise McKinney 1814 - 1904
Charlie and Elizabeth had the following children:
Alexander McKinney 1813 - 1850
Rachel Louise McKinney 1814 - 1904
MARGARET PEGGY LOWERY:
A Memorial headstone is place in the Charles McKinney Cemetery. (Possibly daughter of John Lowery)
Appears as head of the household next door to Charles McKinney in the 1830 Burke Co. Census. 1850 McDowelll Co #142(head of household) 1860, resides with Joseph McKinney, 1870(#105) resides with Reuben McKinney. She was alive in 1882, and deeded 100 acres on Pepers Creek to sons Henry and Joseph. This was for conveyance of 100acres to her in 1846 (McDowell Co. Deeds, I,page 331.)
Children:
Mary Polly McKinney Biddix (1820 - 1907)*
Henry McKinney (1823 - 1914)*
Flurrie McKinney Washburn Hollifield (1824 - 1920)*
Elmira McKinney Biddix (1830 - 1904)*
Reuben McKinney (1830 - 1874)*
Nancy McKinney Dickson (1832 - 1915)*
William "Burley Bill" McKinney (1835 - ____)*
Hazel McKinney (1839 - ____)*
Joseph McKinney (1840 - 1912)*
Joseph Tarpley McKinney (1842 - 1915)
A Memorial headstone is place in the Charles McKinney Cemetery. (Possibly daughter of John Lowery)
Appears as head of the household next door to Charles McKinney in the 1830 Burke Co. Census. 1850 McDowelll Co #142(head of household) 1860, resides with Joseph McKinney, 1870(#105) resides with Reuben McKinney. She was alive in 1882, and deeded 100 acres on Pepers Creek to sons Henry and Joseph. This was for conveyance of 100acres to her in 1846 (McDowell Co. Deeds, I,page 331.)
Children:
Mary Polly McKinney Biddix (1820 - 1907)*
Henry McKinney (1823 - 1914)*
Flurrie McKinney Washburn Hollifield (1824 - 1920)*
Elmira McKinney Biddix (1830 - 1904)*
Reuben McKinney (1830 - 1874)*
Nancy McKinney Dickson (1832 - 1915)*
William "Burley Bill" McKinney (1835 - ____)*
Hazel McKinney (1839 - ____)*
Joseph McKinney (1840 - 1912)*
Joseph Tarpley McKinney (1842 - 1915)
He began seeing Nancy Triplett around 1817 in Burke County, North Carolina.
Charlie and Nancy had the following children:
Charles McKinney Jr. 1817 - 2/1/1862
Matilda McKinney 1825 -
Rosannah McKinney 1830 - 1870
Carolina McKinney 1831 -
Harriett McKinney 1833 -
Thomas McKinney 1834 - 2/20/1862 Civil War
Elmira McKinney 1840 - 9/22/1912
David McKinney 1840 -
Rebecca McKinney 1843 - 2/6/1926
Laura Emily Janynes McKinney 12/25/1846 - 9/26/1932
Nancy's parents, Thomas Triplett & Elizabeth Betsy Hedgman Triplett. It is unknown to me when she died and is believed to be buried in the same cemetery as Charlie.
Charlie and Nancy had the following children:
Charles McKinney Jr. 1817 - 2/1/1862
Matilda McKinney 1825 -
Rosannah McKinney 1830 - 1870
Carolina McKinney 1831 -
Harriett McKinney 1833 -
Thomas McKinney 1834 - 2/20/1862 Civil War
Elmira McKinney 1840 - 9/22/1912
David McKinney 1840 -
Rebecca McKinney 1843 - 2/6/1926
Laura Emily Janynes McKinney 12/25/1846 - 9/26/1932
Nancy's parents, Thomas Triplett & Elizabeth Betsy Hedgman Triplett. It is unknown to me when she died and is believed to be buried in the same cemetery as Charlie.
He started seeing Sarah Hopson around 1824 in Burke County, North Carolina.
Charlie and Sarah had the following children: Merritt Burgin McKinney 1825 - 12/1903 Jason Carson McKinney 7/31/1827 - 1/28/1920 Elizabeth A. McKinney 1833 - Sarah Minerva McKinney 1835 - Samuel McDaniel McKinney 1837 - Martha Eveline McKinney 1840 - 12/3/1926 James F. McKinney 1/5/1842 - 9/9/1915 Dorothy McKinney 1848 - 1855 SARAH HOPSON MCKINNEY: Sarah was a Midwife, and apparently delivered the children of the other women in Charlie's life. She reportedly said that in fact Charles had seven families within a one-mile radius,(some within calling distance). When asked why she entered into such an arrangement, she said" I have all these children, about 12 by him and he is very devoted to them and he provides a good living for us". When asked if the women fought among themselves, she replied, "gosh no", we wouldn't dare for would have killed us" which meant nothing more than he wouldn't tolerate it. She lived to the age of about 93. She lived with her son Merritt Burgin Mckiney. She is buried in the Greenlee Memorial Cemetery in Mitchell County, NC. |
Note - Partial from article:
Uncle "Jake" Jacob Carpenter recalls in his "Anthology of Death" Charles Mckinney, age 79 d:05-10-1852, was a farmer; live in Blew Ridge; had 4 womin married 1; lived in McKinney Gap; all went to fields to make grane, all went to crib for corn; all went smke house of mete; he cided 75 or 80 hogs a year; and womin never had no words having so many womin. If it ware these time, that wuld be hare pulled; Thare war 42 children belongin to him; They all went to prechin together, nothing said; he made brandy all his lif; never had no fores; got along fin with everybodi nod him.
Some of the Children:
William Donald McKinney
Father of Charles E. McKinney
6G Grandfather of Kim & Kellie
Born: 1743 in NC Colony
Died: before April 1814 in Burke County, North Carolina.
He married Mary and she was born about 1742 in NC Colony and died about 1845 in Yancey County, North Carolina.
William and Mary had the following children:
Thomas McKinney
born: 1760 NC Colony
married: Ann Barnes
died: October 1849 Yancey County, NC
Elizabeth McKinney
born: 1768 Rowan County, NC Colony
died: 1850 Yancey County, NC
Sarah McKinney born: 1770 Virginia
died: July 19, 1860 Knox County, TN
Charles Ephraim McKinney
born: 1773
died: May 10, 1852 Mitchell County, NC
John McKinney
born: 1772 NC Colony
died: after 1840 in Yancey County, NC
Anna McKinney
born: abt 1776 in Burke County, NC
died:
Wilson McKinney
born: abt 1780 in Burke County, NC
died:
Judith McKinney
born: February 2, 1782 Burke County, NC
married: William Baker
Elizabeth McKinney
born: abt 1784 in Burke County, NC
died:
Reuben McKinney
born: abt 1785 in Cane Creek, Burke County, NC
died: aft September 1863 Bakersville, NC
Samuel McKinney
born: abt 1774 Virginia
died: August 1860 Tennessee
6G Grandfather of Kim & Kellie
Born: 1743 in NC Colony
Died: before April 1814 in Burke County, North Carolina.
He married Mary and she was born about 1742 in NC Colony and died about 1845 in Yancey County, North Carolina.
William and Mary had the following children:
Thomas McKinney
born: 1760 NC Colony
married: Ann Barnes
died: October 1849 Yancey County, NC
Elizabeth McKinney
born: 1768 Rowan County, NC Colony
died: 1850 Yancey County, NC
Sarah McKinney born: 1770 Virginia
died: July 19, 1860 Knox County, TN
Charles Ephraim McKinney
born: 1773
died: May 10, 1852 Mitchell County, NC
John McKinney
born: 1772 NC Colony
died: after 1840 in Yancey County, NC
Anna McKinney
born: abt 1776 in Burke County, NC
died:
Wilson McKinney
born: abt 1780 in Burke County, NC
died:
Judith McKinney
born: February 2, 1782 Burke County, NC
married: William Baker
Elizabeth McKinney
born: abt 1784 in Burke County, NC
died:
Reuben McKinney
born: abt 1785 in Cane Creek, Burke County, NC
died: aft September 1863 Bakersville, NC
Samuel McKinney
born: abt 1774 Virginia
died: August 1860 Tennessee