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John Gragg McKinney 1832 – 1888 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Nov 1832

Birth Location: Pulaski, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 10 Jan 1888

Death Location: Pulaski, Kentucky, USA

Father: Flemon McKinney

Mother: Delilah Gragg

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Phelps*

Children(s): Daniel McKinney, Sarah McKinney*, Delilah McKinney*

In 1832, John Gragg McKinney entered the world in Pulaski, Kentucky, USA, born to Flemon Burk McKinney and Delilah Gragg. In 1850, John Gragg McKinney resided in Division 1, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA. In 1860, John Gragg McKinney resided in District 2, Somerset, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA. John Gragg McKinney married Elizabeth Phelps*, and had children including Daniel James McKinney, Sarah Jane McKinney*, Delilah Ellen McKinney*. John Gragg McKinney passed away in 1888 in Pulaski, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1832, John Gragg McKinney entered the world in Pulaski, Kentucky, USA, born to Flemon Burk McKinney and Delilah Gragg.
  • In 1850, John Gragg McKinney resided in Division 1, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1860, John Gragg McKinney resided in District 2, Somerset, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA.
  • John Gragg McKinney married Elizabeth Phelps*, and had children including Daniel James McKinney, Sarah Jane McKinney*, Delilah Ellen McKinney*.
  • John Gragg McKinney passed away in 1888 in Pulaski, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Flemon McKinney
1802 – 1859
Birth Location: Washington, Virginia, United States
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Delilah Gragg
1803 – 1833
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
DG

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Phelps*
1829 – 1892
Birth Location: Butler, Kentucky, USA
EP

Children(s)

Daniel McKinney
1856 – 1916
Birth Location: Pulaski County, Kentucky, USA
DM
Sarah McKinney*
1861 – 1936
Birth Location: Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
SM
Delilah McKinney*
1865 – 1948
Birth Location: Somerset, Kentucky, USA
DM

John McKinney's Ancestors

Self
John McKinney
1832 – 1888
Birth Place: Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Flemon Burk McKinney
1802 – 1859
Washington, Virginia, United States
Delilah Gragg
1803 – 1833
Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
William (Marshall) McKinney
1775 – 1862
Washington, Virginia, United States
Mary (Polly) Burke
1775 – 1835
Georgia, United States
John (F) Gragg
1775 – 1825
Augusta, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth (Ann) Booth
1801 – 1860
Franklin County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
James McKinney
1735 – 1811
Rebecca Lowe
1735 – 1811
Thomas Burk
1735 – 1822
Anne George
1735 – 1837
John Gragg
1725 – 1784
Jane McCullock
1728 – 1780
Col. Booth
1762 – 1826
Elizabeth K.
1763 – 1808
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Daniel McKinney
1717 – 1808
Margaret Coffey
1717 – 1807
Deborah Hunt
1706 – 1776
John Burk
1697 – 1754
Lettice Love
1688 – 1732
Robert Waters
1699 – 1766
Anne Allen
1701 – 1801
John Gragg
1690 – 1758
Nancy Woods
1694 – 1768
Sir McCullouch
1705 – 1776
Lady Sharp
1707 – 1795
John Booth
1730 – 1807
Mary Smith
1726 – 1807

John McKinney's Descendants

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John (Gragg) McKinney (28 Nov 1832 – 10 Jan 1888) m. Elizabeth Phelps* (10 Jul 1829 – 17 Jun 1892)
  1. 1. Daniel (James) McKinney (17 Dec 1856 – 23 Sep 1916) m. Sarah (Ann) Compton (10 June 1856 – 1936)
    1. 1. Charles Mckinney (Jan 1873 – )
    2. 2. Leona"Onie" McKinney* (9 January 1878 – 28 September 1951)
    3. 3. Lun Mckinney (May 1878 – )
    4. 4. Robert (Oliver) McKinney* (11 Jan 1879 – 11 Feb 1879)
    5. 5. Eva (Lena) McKinney* (19 December 1880 – 13 February 1961)
    6. 6. Maudie (Elizabeth) McKinney* (06 Mar 1883 – 04 Oct 1884)
    7. 7. Rebecca (Ella) McKinney* (Aug 1885 – 24 Aug 1963)
    8. 8. Nannie (Lee) McKinney* (7 November 1887 – 21 February 1968)
    9. 9. Mary (Martha) McKinney* (29 Dec 1889 – 14 Feb 1972)
      1. 1. Harold (Daniel) Mitchell (5 Dec 1910 – 4 Dec 1980)
    10. 10. Florence (May) McKinney* (22 May 1891 – 18 Feb 1968)
    11. 11. Willie (Daniel (William).) McKinney* (25 September 1894 – 25 June 1910)
    12. 12. Maranda (Caroline) Mckinney (23 January 1898 – 7 January 1977)
    13. 13. Lacy (Cleo) Mckinney (22 February 1904 – 17 April 1976)
      1. 1. Adolph (Mack) Helton (abt 1922 – )
      2. 2. Leroy (Watson) Farley (2 July 1943 – 7 October 2008)
  2. 2. Sarah (Jane) McKinney* (Mar 1861 – 18 Apr 1936)
  3. 3. Delilah (Ellen) McKinney* (1 Oct 1865 – 12 Jul 1948)

John McKinney's Timeline

6 Records

1832
28 Nov 1832
Birth of John Gragg McKinney in Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
1850
1850
Age 18
John Gragg McKinney resided here in Division 1, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
Division 1, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
1860
1860
Age 28
John Gragg McKinney resided here in District 2, Somerset, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
District 2, Somerset, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
1870
1870
Age 38
John Gragg McKinney resided here in Grundy, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
Grundy, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 48
John Gragg McKinney resided here in Precinct 13, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
Precinct 13, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
1888
10 Jan 1888
Age 56
Death of John Gragg McKinney in Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
Pulaski, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Nov 1832
    Event Place: Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Grundy, Pulaski, Kentucky; Roll: M593_496; Page: 235B; Family History Library Film: 545995

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Division 1, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Division 1, Pulaski, Kentucky; Roll: 217; Page: 43b

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 2, Somerset, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 2, Pulaski, Kentucky; Page: 136

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Grundy, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Grundy, Pulaski, Kentucky; Roll: M593_496; Page: 235B; Family History Library Film: 545995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Precinct 13, Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 13, Pulaski, Kentucky; Roll: 440; Page: 199C; Enumeration District: 091

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Jan 1888
    Event Place: Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Somerset, Pulaski County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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