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JOHN R. McKEE, baker, Etna, was born in September, 1832, in Shaler township, the son of James and Mary (Wyse) McKee, who died in Etna. James McKee was an Orangeman, a native of County Derry, Ireland, and of Scotch descent. He came to America in 1812, and entered the army under Gen. Wilkinson in the war of 1812. His comrade was David Anderson, the founder of Etna. Subsequently he followed the weaver’s trade, and later became a merchant at Etna; politically he was a democrat. His wife was the daughter of John and Lucy (Lane) Wyse, latter of whom was the daughter of Henry Lane, a revolutionary soldier, and a popular athlete and Indian-fighter. James and Mary McKee were the parents of seven children: Mrs. Lucinda Cook, Mrs. Sarah Johnson, Mrs. Susan Yates (deceased), John R., Thomas, Kennedy, Margaret (deceased). John R. McKee was educated in this county, and here learned the baker’s trade. He enlisted in Co. C, 9th P. R., and participated in all the engagements of the Army of the Potomac except the battle of the Wilderness. He married Martha Wyse, and they have four children: Lucy, William, Sarah and John. Mr. and Mrs. McKee are members of the M. E. Church. He is a member of the A. F. & A. M.; A. L. H., G. A. R., Y. M. C. A. and U. V. L.; he is a republican.