Robert (Mckee) McKee (1834 - 1902)

Born 6 Feb 1834 in Drumbo, County Down, Ireland

Descendants

Died 9 Jun 1902 at age 68 in Aurora, Ontario

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Canada Census 1861 lists: Living in South Simcoe, Ontario Robert McKee, School Teacher, Born in Ireland, C of G, 27 years William McKee, Minister, Born in Ireland, C of G, 52 years

Robert's parents are mentioned as Samuel and Rebecca McKee in his brother, William McKee's marriage record.

Canada Census 1871 lists: Living in South Simcoe, Ontario Robert McKee, 37 Elizabeth McKee, 27 Elizabeth McKee, 6 Joseph McKee, 2 Rebecca McKee, 5 mos.

Canada Census 1881 lists: Living in Whitchurch, York, Ontario Elisabeth A McKey Female 39 Ontario Ann McKey Female 16 Ontario Joseph F McKey Male 12 Ontario Rebecca J McKey Female 10 Ontario Samuel J McKey Male 7 Ontario

Note

Note: Lived in Hawthorne Hall, Aurora. The building was torn down in 1989 to build a Reebock shoe factory.

Mr. Robert McKee died very suddenly at his late residence, about a mile north-east of this place, shortly before noon on monday. The old gentleman appeared as well as usual during the forenoon and spent some time conversing wth Mr. Wilson, one of his neighbours. Mr. Wilson, during the conversation noticed Mr. McKee lean back in his chair and apparently fall asleep. Mr. Wilson at once left the room thinking Mr. McKee was weary. Shortly afterwards his daughter entered the room and was shocked to find her father dead. Heart disease was the cause of death. Deceased was born in Ireland and came to this country when quite young. He first settled in the county of Simcoe near Churchill. About 30 years ago, he purchased a farm about a mile north-east of this place and has resided there since. He leaves 2 sons and 2 daughters - Dr. McKee, who is at present in England; James, who is residing in Honolulu; Mrs. W.J. Brown of Whitchurch and Mrs. Marshall Wilson who is residing on the old homestead. The funeral took place at the Aurora Cemetery on Wednesday afternoon and was very largely attended showing the high esteem in which the deceased was held by his neighbours. Aurora Banner, Friday, 13 June 1902

The 1881 Canada Census states that he was a member of the Church of Scotland

Source S35 Abbreviation: Aurora Banner, 13 June 1902 Title: Aurora Banner, 13 June 1902

Death Record, Archives of Ontario June 11, 1902, 69 years, Whitchurch