Newaygo County MI Archives Biographies.....McKinley, Alexander February 10, 1850 - 
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ALEXANDER McKINLEY, farmer, section 15, Ashland Township, son of Robert and 
Christina (Black) McKinley, 

was born in Hunter, Ontario, Feb. 10, 1850.  The parents were born and married 
in Scotland and afterward 

came to Canada, where they now are living.

Mr. McKinley spent his youth under the supervision of his father, and in the 
fall of 1869 left the family 

home and came to Michigan.  He spent two years in the Upper Peninsula, working 
on a farm in Marquette 

County during the summers, and in the lumber woods during winters.  In 
September, 1851, he returned to his 

native place in Canada, but after a brief delay he came to Michigan and 
purchased 80 acres of land, which 

he has increased to 120 acres by later purchase.  His farm is well improved 
and located in one of the best 

portions of the township.  He has devoted his energies and money to put the 
place in as good condition as 

possible, and to so beautify and improve it as to render it attractive and 
valuable.  His residence cost 

$1,500, and the other farm buildings swell the aggregate of expenditure to 
$3,500.

Mr. McKinley was married Jan. 2, 1879, in Ashland Township, to Julia, daughter 
of Washington and Sarah 

(Moore) Seaman.  (see sketch).  She was born in the City of Big Rapids, August 
30, 1860.  Her parents 

removed to Casnovia when she was six years old, and later made a permanent 
settlement in Ashland Township. 

 Mr. McKinley is a lady of genuine refinement.  The tow children belonging to 
the household were born as 

follows:  Elsie L., Oct. 17, 1879, and R. Hermie, Jan. 3, 1882.  Mr. McKinley 
is a member of the Order of 

Good Templars and belongs to the National party.

Additional Comments:
1884 Portrait & Bio Album of Newaygo County.

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