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Jacob McKee

Birth	:	21 Mar 1861 Rochester, Andrew County, Missouri, USA
Death	:	2 Apr 1940 Alma, Harlan County, Nebraska, USA
Burial	:	Alma Cemetery, Alma, Harlan County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.1094322, -99.3493881
Plot	:	Sect 142 Row 2 Grave 2
Description	:	Obituary from the Harlan County Journal April 11, 1940 reads as follows: The passing of Jacob McKee, whose death occurred at the home of his daughters, Miss Vesta McKee and Mrs. E. M. Cox, in this city at an early hour on the morning of Tuesday, April 2, 1940, after an illness of several weeks, marked the end of the earthly career of one of our most highly respected citizens. Born near Rochester, Missouri, March 21, 1861, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert McKee, the deceased at the date of his death, being 79 years and 12 days of... Read More	Obituary from the Harlan County Journal April 11, 1940 reads as follows: The passing of Jacob McKee, whose death occurred at the home of his daughters, Miss Vesta McKee and Mrs. E. M. Cox, in this city at an early hour on the morning of Tuesday, April 2, 1940, after an illness of several weeks, marked the end of the earthly career of one of our most highly respected citizens. Born near Rochester, Missouri, March 21, 1861, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert McKee, the deceased at the date of his death, being 79 years and 12 days of age was one of a family of ten children, six sons and four daughters, all of whom, including his parents, proceeded him in death, except a brother Thomas F. McKee, of St. Joseph, Mo, Mrs. Ida Baker, of Jacksonville, Florida, and Mrs. Florence Fisher of Cleveland, Ohio. On March 20, 1884, Mr. McKee was united in marriage to Janette Elizabeth Sillers, at Maryville, Mo., near which city they continued to reside, where Mr. McKee was engaged in the raising of livestock and farming. To this union were born five daughters and one son, Miss Vesta McKee, Mrs. E.M. Cox, and Mrs. T. C Rogers, of Alma; Mrs. George R. Johnson of Franklin, Nebraska; Mrs. Charles H. Graham, of Stratton, Colorado; and Everett E. McKee of Alma. In order to satisfy an ambition to extend his activity in the the production of livestock, and to more fully enjoy the freedom of the open plains country, in 1899, the family moved to Wray, Colorado, where stock raising occupied his attention until February 1902, when Mr. McKee purchased what was then known as the Albert Gould farm, three miles east of Alma, which he improved and developed into one of our most attractive countryside farm homes. While living on this farm, Mrs. McKee passed away February 24, 1912, and some years later the family moved to Alma, where they have continued to reside. For many years, Jacob McKee was one of our most progressive farmers, and one among the largest cattle and livestock feeders in the Republican valley. It was in this vocation he derived his greatest pleasure, so far as the activities on the farm were concerned, and in his declining years his interest in livestock was an ever welcome topic and subject of conversation with his many friends. Mr. McKee grew up on the farm, and throughout his early years learned at first hand, the problems, not only of farming, but of simple agriculture and home life. In the years that followed this proved to be a priceless asset, in that he had learned in a practical way the methods and ways to provide not only for the comforts of his family, but for their happiness and future welfare as well. An abundance of enthusiasm, energy and ambition always attended his every undertaking. His unfailing courtesy, and above all, his helpfulness to his neighbors wherever his lot was cast, was ever a well exemplification of his "Good Neighbor" spirit. Jake McKee, as he was familiarly called by his friends, always brought forth a response and greeting, exemplifying the highest degree of genuine and sincere interest of friendship of this gentle hearted man. His unswerving interest in the welfare of his family, his fidelity to right, and the courage to stand by his convictions, were among his worthwhile attributes. At the age of 15 years he united with the Christian church, and remained a faithful member until his death. He was also a member of the Knights of Pythias lodge. The deceased leaves to mourn his death six children, one brother, two sisters, and eight grandchildren, besides a large number of more distant relatives and a host of friends. Funeral services, which were largely attended, were conducted at the Christian Church in Alma, Thursday morning, April 4th, at 10:30 a.m., Rev. H.A. Bourne officiating. Interment was in the family burial lot in the Alma cemetery. The memory of a man of unquestioned integrity and of unusual strength of character, lingers today on the threshold of the new life upon which he has entered.

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Jacob McKee's memorial is located at: Alma Cemetery, Alma, Harlan County, USA.
When did Jacob McKee death?
Jacob McKee death on 2 Apr 1940 in Alma, Harlan County, Nebraska, USA
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Latitude: 40.1094322
Longitude: -99.3493881

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Janette Elizabeth Sillers McKee

(1860 - 1912)

Siblings

Agnes McKee Holt

(1863 - 1904)

Children

(1884 - 1971)

(1887 - 1949)

(1890 - 1981)

(1897 - 1980)

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