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Portrait and biographical album of Newayco (sp) County, Mich.
containing portraits and biographical sketches of prominent and
representative citizens of the county, together with portraits and
biographies of all the governors of Michigan and of the presidents
of the United States: also containing a complete history of the county,
from its earliest settlement to the present time.

Published by Chapman Bros., Chicago, IL, 1884

Transcribed and submitted by Joyce Pearson
for the U.S. Data Repository http://www.us-data.org
July 10, 2011
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McKINLEY, Alexander
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Alexander McKinley, farmer, section 15, Ashland Township, son of Robert and
Christina (Black) McKinley, was born in Hunter, Ontario, Feb. 10, 1850. The
parents were born and married in Scotland, and afterward came to Canada,
where they now are living.

Mr. McKinley spent his youth under the supervision of his father, and in
the fall of 1869 left the family home and came to Michigan. He spent two
years in the Upper Peninsula, working on a farm in Marquette County during
the summers, and in the lumber woods during winters. In September, 1851, he
returned to his native place in Canada, but after a brief delay he came to
Michigan and purchased 80 acres of land, which he has increased to 120
acres by later purchase. His farm is well improved and located in one of
the best portions in the township. He has devoted his energies and money to
put the place in as good condition as possible, and to so beautify and
improve it as to render it attractive and valuable. His residence cost
$1,500, and the other farm buildings swell the aggregate of expenditure to
$3,500.

Mr. McKinley was married Jan. 2, 1879, in Ashland Township, to Julia,
daughter of Washington and Sarah (Moore) Seaman. (See sketch). She was born
in the city of Big Rapids, Aug. 30, 1860. Her parents removed to Casnovia
when she was six years old, and later made a permanent settlement in
Ashland Township. Mrs. McKinley is a lady of genuine refinement. The two
children belonging to the household were born as follows: Elsie L., Oct.
17, 1879, and R. Hermie, Jan. 3, 1882. Mr. McKinley is a member of the
Order of Good Templars and belongs to the National party.

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