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Transcription contributed by Martie Callihan 8 February 2005 |
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The History of Warren County Ohio Part V. Biographical Sketches Franklin Township (Chicago, IL: W. H. Beers Co, 1882; reprint, Mt. Vernon, IN: Windmill Publications, 1992) |
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JOSEPH McKINLEY, farmer; P. O. Franklin; son of Hugh and Catherine (Armstrong) McKinley, was born in Pennsylvania Feb. 12,1810. His parents were both natives of Ireland, and, after residing in Pennsylvania several years, they removed to Clear Creek Township, Warren Co., in 1817. Joseph was married, Oct. 16, 1840, to Eliza, daughter of Abraham and Joannah Merritt, born in Merrittstown in 1820, Nov. 20. They have the following-named children: Catherine, wife of James W. Anthony, carpenter; Thomas B., a farmer; Rebecca, wife of Milton J. Conover, farmer; Elinor, wife of F. M. Thompson, farmer; John L., farmer; Joseph H., farmer; Eliza B., wife of Charles Miles, farmer; Sarah A. and William F. In 1842, Mr. McKinley moved to Clay Township, Montgomery Co., Ohio, where he resided five years; in 1847, he came to Franklin Township, this county, and bought 116 acres of land, 100 of which are under cultivation, with good improvements. In 1867, his wife died, and he married, in 1872, Kittie McMahon, who died in March, 1876. Mr. McKinley is a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church. |
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