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Charles McKinney 1737–1798

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Charles McKinney in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 3 Oct 1737 · Essex Co., Virginia, USA
Died 17 Mar 1798 · Mercer Co., Kentucky, USA
Father Patrick Thomas Gerard Mckinney Md
Mother Lettice Letias Crabbe
Siblings Armstrong Mckinney Mckenny, Charles Mckinney, Daniel Mckinney, Elizabeth Mckinney, George Mckinney, Gerrard Mckenney Jr, Gerrard Mckinney, John 1729 Mckenney, John Mckinney, Marianne Chastain, Reuben Mckinney, Sarah Mckinney Mckenny, Thomas Gerard Mckean Mckinney, Thomas Mckinney, Vincent Mckinney, Wellington Mckinney, William Albert Mckinney, William Albert Mckinny, William Mckinney
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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

In 1737, Charles McKinney entered the world in Essex Co., Virginia, USA, born to patrick thomas gerard mckinney md and lettice letias crabbe. Charles McKinney passed away in 1798 in Mercer Co., Kentucky, USA.

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Life Timeline

1737
Birth of Charles McKinney in Essex Co., Virginia, USA
Birth
1798
Death of Charles McKinney in Mercer Co., Kentucky, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Charles McKinney

This ancestor line traces from Ashton In Makerfield, Lancashire, England (1646) to Essex Co., Virginia, USA (1737) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Charles McKinney (1737–1798) was born in Essex Co., Virginia, USA and died in Mercer Co., Kentucky, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Charles in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

Patrick Thomas Gerard Mckinney Md
Father
Lettice Letias Crabbe
Mother

Charles McKinney's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Charles McKinney PTP
1737–1798
Essex Co., Virginia, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Charles McKinney's Descendants

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Charles McKinney PTP 1737–1798