About William J. McKee
Lived 1850 – 1929 (aged 78). William J. McKee was a Canadian politician.
William Johnston McKee (December 10, 1850 – June 30, 1929) was a Canadian merchant and political figure in Ontario. He represented Essex North in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario from 1894 to 1902 as a Liberal member.
He was born in Sandwich (later Windsor) in Essex County, Canada West, the son of Thomas McKee Jr. and grandson of Thomas McKee. McKee was a lumber dealer and also manufactured doors and other wood products. In 1873, he married Mary Baby, the granddaughter of James Baby (baptized Jacques). McKee served on the council for Essex County and the city council for Windsor. He also was chairman for the Windsor Board of Water Commissioners. He died at Sandwich in 1929.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in William J. McKee's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped William J. McKee's
Frequently asked questions
Who was William J. McKee?
Canadian politician (1850-1929)
When was William J. McKee born?
William J. McKee was born on 10 December 1850 in Windsor.
When did William J. McKee die?
William J. McKee died on 30 June 1929 in Windsor.
What was William J. McKee's occupation?
William J. McKee was a politician.
What nationality was William J. McKee?
William J. McKee was Canadian.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William J. McKee. https://biography.guide/william-j-mckee/
MLA: "William J. McKee." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/william-j-mckee/.
Chicago: "William J. McKee." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/william-j-mckee/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 04:57 UTC