When William Robertson McKee was born on 28 September 1808, in Garrard, Kentucky, United States, his father, Samuel Mckee, was 33 and his mother, Martha Robertson, was 20. He married Jane Wilson on 27 April 1836. They were the parents of at least 2 sons and 1 daughter. He died on 23 February 1847, in Buenavista, Jilotepec, State of Mexico, Mexico, at the age of 38, and was buried in Frankfort Cemetery, Frankfort, Franklin, Kentucky, United States.
Do you know William Robertson? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
War of 1812. U.S. declares war on Britain over British interference with American maritime shipping and westward expansion.
During the New Madrid earthquakes of 1811-1812, the Kentucky Bend or New Madrid Bend was created. It is located in the southwestern corner of Kentucky on the banks of the Mississippi River.
In 1819, in McCreary County, Kentucky along Cumberland River was the site of the first commercial oil well.
Irish (northern): Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Aodha or Mac Aoidh ‘son of Aodh’, an old personal name meaning ‘fire’. Thus, this name has the same origin as McKay , McGee , McCoy , and McHugh .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Possible Related NamesAs a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.