About John McKinney
Lived 1803 – 1870 (aged 66–67). John McKinney was an American politician.
John McKinney (1803 – July 10, 1870) was a Michigan politician.
Early life McKinney was born on 1803 in Pennsylvania. McKinney moved to Michigan in 1837, where he settled in Van Buren County.
Career On November 1, 1847, McKinney was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives where he represented the Van Buren County district from January 3, 1848, to April 3, 1848. On November 6, 1848, McKinney was elected to the Michigan Senate where he represented the 4th district from January 1, 1849, to April 2, 1849. On November 5, 1849, McKinney was elected to another term in the Michigan Senate where he again represented the 4th district from January 7, 1850, to April 21, 1850. McKinney was a Democrat before 1854, but afterwards, McKinney was a Republican. McKinney served as Michigan Secretary of State from 1855 to 1858. McKinney served as Michigan State Treasurer from 1859 to 1860.
Death McKinney died in Van Buren County on July 10, 1870.
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Who was John McKinney?
U.S. State Senator
When was John McKinney born?
John McKinney was born in 1803 in Pennsylvania.
When did John McKinney die?
John McKinney died on 10 July 1870 in Van Buren County, Michigan.
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John McKinney was a politician.
What nationality was John McKinney?
John McKinney was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John McKinney (Michigan politician)
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