William J. McKee

Politician

1850 –

27

Who is William J. McKee?

William Johnson McKee was an Ontario merchant and political figure. He represented Essex North in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1894 to 1902 as a Liberal member.

He was born in Sandwich in Essex County, Canada West, the son of Thomas McKee Jr. and grandson of Thomas McKee. McKee was a lumber dealer and also manufactured doors and other wood products. In 1873, he married Mary Baby, the granddaughter of James Baby. McKee served on the council for Essex County and the city council for Windsor. He also was chairman for the Windsor Board of Water Commissioners. He died at Sandwich in 1929.

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Born
Dec 10, 1850
Also known as
  • William McKee

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on July 23, 2013

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