John Watson McKinney (1810 - 1901)

Born 7 Nov 1810 in Pulaski Co, KY

Ancestors

Husband of Rebecca (Pittman) McKinney — married 2 Jun 1833 in Pulaski Co, KY

Descendants

Died 17 Nov 1901 at age 91 in Pike Co, IN

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Biography

Elder John Watson McKinney, aged 91 years and 10 days, died at the home of his son, Josiah W. McKinney, Sunday morning, November 17, 1901 of old age. He was born in Rockcastle county, Kentucky, November 10, 1810. He joined the M.E. Church March 22, 1826; was married to Rebecca Pitman. There were born to them seven sons and four daughters, three sons now dead. In 1845 he moved with his family to Russell county, Kentucky, and joined the United Baptist church. In 1853 he was ordained a minister. March 11, 1850, he moved to this county and joined the Old Friendship church of United Baptists. His wife died August 21, 1880 aged 70 years. He has now living 80 grandchildren, 160 great grandchildren and 20 great-great grandchildren, having lived to see his fifth generation. He remained a true christian until his death. He was buried November 18th by the side of his companion in the Old Friendship Cemetery, Warrick County. A very large crowd attended his funeral. His son-in-law Elder J.W. Hopper, assisted by his son, Elder G.H. McKinney, conducted the religious service. He was honored and loved by everyone who knew him.

Sources

• To Pike Co IN 1858
• Photo of headstone at Friendship (stone hard to read).
• History of the McKinney Family Record copy in file.
• Marr record from Pulaski Co KY, page 125 "May the 21 day in the 1833-then joined together in the holy state of matrimony John McKinny-Rebecca Pitman. Rich'd Calyer" Copy in file.
• Indexed and alphabetical record of marr in Pulaski Co KY show date of marr as 27 May 1833, with consent of father, George Pitman and Stephen A Richardson as witness or minister. Copy in file.

• 1850 Russell Co KY census lists John W McKinney 39, Rebecca 39, Silas G 16, Bales L 14, Mary E 13, Serena J11, George H 9., Sarah 7 John B 5, William 3.

• 1860 Pike Co IN census lists John W 50, Rebecca 49, George H 19, John B 14, William H 12, Daniel J 9, Nancy C 7, Josiah W 5.

• 1880 Pike Co IN census lists John W Senr and Rebecca in hshld of son Josiah Watson McKinney and family.

• 1900 Warrick Co census in hshld of James W and Sarah Hopper (John's dau).

• https://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=46672115