David Mackie

David Charles Mackie (January 1, 1836 – August 9, 1910) was a founder and builder of Scammon, Kansas. He was the first President of the Scammon State Bank.

Early years Mackie was born near Kilbirnie, North Ayrshire, Scotland. His parents, David and Janet (Barclay) Mackie, lived and died in Ayrshire. Mackie's school days were limited, but he was especially capable in mathematics. At the age of 9, he became a trapper in a coal mine in Scotland. with whom, and their successors, he remained many years, as superintendent of mines. In 1892, Mackie accepted the position of general superintendent of the mines of the Central Coal & Coke Company, which firm succeeded the Keith & Perry Coal Company, and which also absorbed the business of the Kansas & Texas Coal Company, embracing coal mines in Missouri, Kansas, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Wyoming. He held this position until 1906, when he retired from active business, his resignation accepted on the condition that he remain the consulting engineer of the company, to which he agreed.

In 1883, Mackie established a home in Scammon, being a founder and builder of the town. He aided in organizing the Scammon State Bank in 1901, and he became the first president of the bank, holding the position until his death.

Personal life In 1860, Mackie married Elizabeth Kerr, a daughter of Thomas and Jane (Pringle) Kerr, of Dalry, North Ayrshire, Scotland. They had several children: David, Thomas, Janet, George, Jane, and John. Mackie was a 32° Scottish Rite Mason. A member of the Presbyterian church, he was an organizer of the Presbyterian church at Scammon, of which he was a trustee. He died at Scammon.