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1. Samuel McKee
Born:5 May 1823 in Washington Co., Pennsylvania
Died:10 September 1907 in Lexington, Dawson Co., Nebraska
Buried:Rushville City Cemetery, Rushville, Schuyler Co., Illinois
Married1: 4 May 1848
Spouse:Margaret Mathews
Married2: 18 June 1851 in Noblestown, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania
Spouse:Joanah Mathews
Born: 8 September 1830 in Florence, Washington Co., Pennsylvania
Father: James Mathews
Mother: Sarah
Died: 3 November 1897 in Rushville, Schuyler Co., Illinois
Buried: 5 November 1897 in Rushville City Cemetery, Rushville, SchuylerCo., Illinois
2. MargaretAnn McKee
Born: 22 March 1852 in Nobelstown, Allegheny Co., Pennsylvania
Died: 19 April 1938 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma
Buried: 22 April 1938 in Rushville City Cemetery, Rushville, Schuyler Co.,Illinois
Married: 16 November 1870 in Schuyler Co., Illinois
Spouse: George W. Kruse
2. JamesMcKee
Born: abt. 1854 in Pennsylvania
2. DavidMcKee
Born: abt. 1856 in Pennsylvania
2. WilliamMcKee
Born: abt. 1857 in Pennsylvania
2. MarthaMcKee
Born: abt. 1859 in Pennsylvania
2. UnknownMale
2. UnknownFemale
2. GeorgeMitchell McKee
Born: abt. 1870
Died: 9 Jan 1873 in Rushville Twp., Schuyler Co., Illinois
Buried: Rushville City Cemetery, Rushville, Schuyler Co., Illinois
NOTES AND SOURCES
1. Samuel McKee
OBITUARY: The Rushville Times,September 19, 1909; NOTE: DEATH OF SAMUEL MCKEE – Remains Brought to Rushvillefrom Nebraska for Interment – The remains of Samuel McKee, who died atLexington, Neb., were brought back to the old home for interment last Fridayand brief funeral services were held at 3 o’clock at the cemetery. Mrs.George Kruse, who has been at the bedside of her father, accompanied theremains, together with her brother, Wm. McKee. The following obituary hasbeen furnished the TIMES: – Samuel McKee was born in Washington county,Pa., May 5, 1823; died in Dawson county, Neb., Sept. 10, 1907. He was twicemarried; first to Margaret, daughter of Wm. Mathews, May 4, 1818. She diedwithin a year. He was married to Joannah, daughter of James Mathews, June16, 1851. To this union was born four sons and three daughters. One sondied in childhood and two daughters after reaching mature womanhood. Oneson, the youngest, lives at Lexington, Neb., the other sons live at Woodriver in the same state; the daughter, now living, resides at present nearRushville, Ill. – The subject of this sketch removed from Pennsylvaniato Schuyler county, Ill., in April 1868, residing in the county until thespring of 1879, when he went with his sons to Hall county, Neb., wherehe resided until early in 1895, when he and his wife returned to Rushville,and remained with his daughter for some years, his wife dying at Rushvillein November 1897. He continued to reside with his daughter and removedto Hammond, Ind., April 6, 1900, to which place the daughter and familyhad gone. He returned to Nebraska in June 1902, living with his youngestson until the reaper claimed him. – He early in life united with the Presbyterianchurch and continued faithful thru life. In disposition he was quiet andretiring;in character, upright; as a neighbor, obliging and a firm friend; as achristian he lived up to all the light he had and died in that strong hopeof immortality and life beyond the grave.
BURIAL: BURIALS IN THE RUSHVILLECEMETERY, Volume I, 1900-1925; Schuyler County Historical Musuem, RushvilleIL, 1988; p 20; NOTE: MCKEE, Samuel – May 5, 1823 – September 10, 1907.
BURIAL: Rushville City Cemetery,Schuyler County DAR; Schuyler County Historical Museum, Rushville IL; NOTE:Buried south of tool shed, Row 3, North end.
SPOUSE-CHILDREN: The RushvilleTimes, 1938; NOTE: Obituary of Margaret Ann Kruse mentions parents Samueland Joanna (Mathews) McKee.
1860 U. S. Census, SomersetTwp., Washington Co., PA; 7 August 1860; p 899, 947/947; FHL Microfilm0805192; NOTE:
*Samuel McKee, 37, farmer,190 in property, born Pennsylvania.
Joana McKee, 30, born Pennsylvania.
Anne, 8, born Pennsylvania.
James, 6, born Pennsylvania.
David, 4, born Pennsylvania.
William, 3, born Pennsylvania.
Martha, 1, born Pennsylvania.
James Matthews, 72, bornNewfounland.
MARRIAGE-SPOUSE: MathewsFamily File, Schuyler County Jail Museum, Rushville IL; NOTE: Samuel McKee,married 18 Jun 1851 in Noblestown, Allegheny Co, PA, to Joanah Mathews.
1. Joanah Mathews McKee
OBITUARY: The Rushville Times,November 11, 1897; NOTE: JOANAH MATHEWS MCKEE – Joanah Mathews was bornin Florence, Washington county, Pa. Sept. 8, 1830. She was united in marriagewith Samuel McKee of Noblestown, Allegheny county, Pa. June 18, 1851. Shewas the mother of five sons and three daughters. The husband, four sonsand one daughter survive her. The earlier years of her married life werepassed in her native state. Early in 1868 the family removed to Rushville,Ill., and resided in the vicinity until 1873 when a removal was made toHuntsville, Ill. In the spring of 1880 another removal was made to Hallcounty, Neb. For nearly three years past she has made her home with herdaughter, Mrs. G. W. Kruse in Rushville. In each locality she was highlyesteemed for her excellent character as a neighbor and friend, and forher acts of kindness to the poor and afflicted. In early life she unitedwith the M.E. church of which she lived a consistent member until abouttwo years ago, when she became convinced that she had not fully yieldedto the commands of her Savior and united with the Christian church in Rushville.Her seat in church was seldom vacant, for she always took a deep interest,and for one of her advanced age, an active part in the work of the church.In fact, it was the principal topic of conversation with her in the familycircle and elsewhere. – During the last ten years she had been a greatsufferer from rheumatism and in her crippled condition few young peoplewould have had the fortitude to attend worship as regularly as she did.Her last illness began with a chill about 3 o’clock Sunday morning, Oct.24th. She was not considered dangerously ill until Sunday afternoon, Oct.31st and even then strong hopes were entertained of her recovery. A shorttime before she died she said to her daughter, “If the summons comes Iam prepared to meet it.” She was not a great sufferer in her final momentsand passed away as gently as if falling asleep in the early hours of Wed.,Nov. 3 in the 68th year of her age. – Friday morning, Nov. 5, funeral services,attended by a large and sorrowing congregation of relatives and friends,were held at the Christian church in Rushville. Interment was in the Rushvillecemetery.
SPOUSE: The Rushville Times,September 19, 1909; NOTE: Obituary of Samuel McKee mentions predeceasedsecond wife Joannah, daughter of James Mathews.
SPOUSE-CHILDREN: The RushvilleTimes, 1938; NOTE: Obituary of Margaret Ann Kruse mentions parents Samueland Joanna (Mathews) McKee.
1850 U. S. Census, Florence,Hanover Twp., Washington Co., PA; 13 December 1850; p 77, 12/12; FHL Microfilm0444801; NOTE:
James Mathews, 63, Wagonmaker,800 in property, born on the ocean.
Sarah, 58, born Delaware.
James H., 23, born Pennsylvania.
*Joannah, 20, born Pennsylvania.
Samantha, 17, born Pennsylvania.
Mary Jane, 15, born Pennsylvania.
Trevanin, 2, born Pennsylvania.[Believe this to be son of Joannah]
1860 U. S. Census, SomersetTwp., Washington Co., PA; 7 August 1860; p 899, 947/947; FHL Microfilm0805192; NOTE:
Samuel McKee, 37, farmer,190 in property, born Pennsylvania.
*Joana McKee, 30, born Pennsylvania.
Anne, 8, born Pennsylvania.
James, 6, born Pennsylvania.
David, 4, born Pennsylvania.
William, 3, born Pennsylvania.
Martha, 1, born Pennsylvania.
James Matthews, 72, bornNewfounland.
BIRTH-DEATH-BURIAL-MARRIAGE-SPOUSE:Mathews Family File, Schuyler County Jail Museum, Rushville IL; NOTE: JoanahMathews, born 8 Sep 1830, died 3 Nov 1897, married 18 Jun 1851 in Noblestown,Allegheny Co, PA, to Samuel McKee, burial in Rushville City Cemetery.
2. Margaret Ann McKee
MARRIAGE: Marriage Register;Schuyler County Courthouse, Rushville, Illinois; Book C, 1864-1890, p 57,#4719; NOTE: date of license: Nov. 15, 1870, George W. Kruse and Miss MargaretA. McKee, married Nov. 16, 1870, married by: W. B. Johnsey, M. G., returned:Nov. 17, 1870.
OBITUARY: The Rushville Times,April 20, 1938; NOTE: Mrs. G. W. Kruse – Mrs. Margaret McKee Kruse, widowof the late George W. Kruse, who died on Tuesday at her home in OklahomaCity, Okla. – Funeral services were held at Lawler funeral home Fridayat 2 o’clock. Rev. Mac A. Warren conducted the services. – Besides herdaughter, Mrs. Lowe, another daughter, Mrs. Ora Kruse Gamble of OklahomaCity, Okla. and a son, Elza of Lady Smith, Wis., and a grandson Lee R.Whitson of Cuba, Mo., survive. – Mrs. Kruse had passed her 86 milestoneon March 22, 1938. Following the death of her husband, she moved to Indianasome 30 years ago to reside with her daughter, Mrs. Gamble and in lateryears made her home with her other daughter, Mrs. Lowe.
OBITUARY: The Rushville Times,April 27, 1938; NOTE: Margaret Ann Kruse – Margaret Ann, oldest child ofSamuel and Joanna (Mathews) McKee, was born in Nobelstown, Pa., March 22,1852, and passed away at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Orpha Lowe, inOklahoma City, Okla., April 19, 1938, having attained the age of 86 yearsand 27 days. — On Nov. 16, 1870, she was joined in marriage with GeorgeW. Kruse, who died Sept. 2, 1914. To them were born four children, Mrs.Ora Gamble of Muncie, Indiana; Mrs. Maggie Higby of Hammond, Indiana; ElzaKruse of Ladysmith, Wisconsin, and Mrs. Orpha Lowe of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma,who with twelve grandchildren survive. — There also are living one half-brother,T. L. Mathews, three brothers, namely: James, David and William, livingin Nebraksa. For the past nine years she has spent most of her time withher daughter, Mrs. Lowe, who gave her every possible care in her decliningyears. — She united with the Church of Christ at the age of eighteen yearsin Rushville, Ill. At Oklahoma City she was affectionately called MotherKruse by a large circle of relatives and friends. — The remains were broughtto Rushville Thursday of last week, where she had been married and rearedher family. Funeral services were conducted at the Lawler funeral homeby the Rev. Fred Wilson of Vermont, Friday afternoon, April 22, at 2 o’clock.– Interment was beside her husband, father and mother in the family plotin Rushville cemetery. [clipping from June Hindman Roudebush scrapbook]
BURIAL: Donna Smith, RushvilleCity Cemetery; Section F, Row 3; NOTE: KRUSE – George W. 1849-1914 – MargaretteA. 1852-1938 (MCKEE).
BURIAL: BURIALS IN THE RUSHVILLECITY CEMETERY, SCHUYLER COUNTY, ILLINOIS; 1926-1950; Schuyler County HistoricalMuseum, Rushville IL, 1988; Volume II, p 43; NOTE: KRUSE, Margaret A.:March 22, 1852 – April 19, 1938 w/George; maiden name MCKEE.
PARENTS-SIBLINGS: The RushvilleTimes, September 19, 1909; NOTE: Obituary of Samuel McKee mentions daughterMrs. George Kruse.
SPOUSE-CHILDREN: The RushvilleTimes, September 10, 1914; NOTE: Obituary for Geo. W. Kruse mentions survivingwife Maggie McKee.
SPOUSE-CHILDREN: The RushvilleTimes, May 15, 1958; NOTE: Obituary for Mrs. Orania M. Gambill mentionsparents George W. and Margaret Ann Kruse.
SPOUSE-CHILDREN: The RushvilleTimes, December 15, 1960; NOTE: Obituary for Mrs. Maggie Kruse Higby mentionsparents George W. and Margaret Kruse.
1860 U. S. Census, SomersetTwp., Washington Co., PA; 7 August 1860; p 899, 947/947; FHL Microfilm0805192; NOTE:
Samuel McKee, 37, farmer,190 in property, born Pennsylvania.
Joana McKee, 30, born Pennsylvania.
*Anne, 8, born Pennsylvania.
James, 6, born Pennsylvania.
David, 4, born Pennsylvania.
William, 3, born Pennsylvania.
Martha, 1, born Pennsylvania.
James Matthews, 72, bornNewfounland.
BIRTH-DEATH-BURIAL-MARRIAGE-SPOUSE-CHILDREN:McKee Family File; Schuyler County Historical Museum, Rushville IL; NOTE:Margaret Ann McKee, b: 22 March 1852 – d: 19 April 1938 Oklahoma City,Oklahoma Co., Oklahoma – bur: Rushville Cemetery – married 16 November1870 Schuyler Co., IL to George W. Kruse.
POSTCARDS:
1909
To Aunt Julia
from Maggie Kruse
your loving niece
My dear Aunt
how I would
love to be with
you on your
aniversary of
your 75th
Birthday hope
you have a
pleasant and
happy day and
that you may
have many
returns of your
Birthday
1910
[To Mona]
Dear cousin may your years
be many and your troubles
be few is the
wish of your
loving cousin
Maggie Kruse
1913
Dear Aunt – Just
a card to let
you know you
are remembered
& hope to hear
from you soon
we are both [word]
& hope this finds
you the same
from your loving
neice M A Kruse
My Dear cousin [Mona] thatyou may
enjoy a happy Birthday &live
to enjoy as many more isthe
wish of your cousin
Maggie Kruse
2. James McKee
PARENTS-SIBLINGS: The RushvilleTimes, 1938; NOTE: Obituary of Margaret Ann Kruse mentions surviving brotherJames of Nebraska.
1860 U. S. Census, SomersetTwp., Washington Co., PA; 7 August 1860; p 899, 947/947; FHL Microfilm0805192; NOTE:
Samuel McKee, 37, farmer,190 in property, born Pennsylvania.
Joana McKee, 30, born Pennsylvania.
Anne, 8, born Pennsylvania.
*James, 6, born Pennsylvania.
David, 4, born Pennsylvania.
William, 3, born Pennsylvania.
Martha, 1, born Pennsylvania.
James Matthews, 72, bornNewfounland.
2. David McKee
PARENTS-SIBLINGS: The RushvilleTimes, 1938; NOTE: Obituary of Margaret Ann Kruse mentions surviving brotherDavid of Nebraska.
1860 U. S. Census, SomersetTwp., Washington Co., PA; 7 August 1860; p 899, 947/947; FHL Microfilm0805192; NOTE:
Samuel McKee, 37, farmer,190 in property, born Pennsylvania.
Joana McKee, 30, born Pennsylvania.
Anne, 8, born Pennsylvania.
James, 6, born Pennsylvania.
*David, 4, born Pennsylvania.
William, 3, born Pennsylvania.
Martha, 1, born Pennsylvania.
James Matthews, 72, bornNewfounland.
2. William McKee
PARENTS-SIBLINGS: The RushvilleTimes, September 19, 1909; NOTE: Obituary of Samuel McKee mentions sonWilliam.
PARENTS-SIBLINGS: The RushvilleTimes, 1938; NOTE: Obituary of Margaret Ann Kruse mentions surviving brotherWilliam of Nebraska.
1860 U. S. Census, SomersetTwp., Washington Co., PA; 7 August 1860; p 899, 947/947; FHL Microfilm0805192; NOTE:
Samuel McKee, 37, farmer,190 in property, born Pennsylvania.
Joana McKee, 30, born Pennsylvania.
Anne, 8, born Pennsylvania.
James, 6, born Pennsylvania.
David, 4, born Pennsylvania.
*William, 3, born Pennsylvania.
Martha, 1, born Pennsylvania.
James Matthews, 72, bornNewfounland.
2. Martha McKee
1860 U. S. Census, SomersetTwp., Washington Co., PA; 7 August 1860; p 899, 947/947; FHL Microfilm0805192; NOTE:
Samuel McKee, 37, farmer,190 in property, born Pennsylvania.
Joana McKee, 30, born Pennsylvania.
Anne, 8, born Pennsylvania.
James, 6, born Pennsylvania.
David, 4, born Pennsylvania.
William, 3, born Pennsylvania.
*Martha, 1, born Pennsylvania.
James Matthews, 72, bornNewfounland.
2. George Mitchell McKee
OBITUARY: The Rushville Times,February 1, 1873; NOTE: MCKEE, GEORGE MITCHELL – Died near Rushville, January9, from the effects of a burn received the day before, George Mitchell,the youngest son of Samuel and Joanna McKee; aged 2 years, 9 months, and11 days. The sad death of little George brought sorrow and gloom upon thefamily circle, yet they “sorrow not as these who have no hope.” Georgieis freed from the many trials and disappointments to which peer mortalsare exposed. His sweet and dove like spirit is in the bosom of Jesus. Methinks I hear his sweet spirit saying “Pa, Ma and brothers and sisters,meet me there.” Yes dear Georgie, in thy home we’ll meet thee. Dear Georgie,We ne’er shall see you more
While we on earth remain
But on the resurrectionmorn
We’ll see they face again
Pastor.
BURIAL: Donna Smith, RushvilleCity Cemetery; NOTE: Section F, Row 3, McKee, George M. d. January — 1873,aged 2y son of S. & J.
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