Place of birth is given as Newark, NJ in John B. McVey’s Baby Book.

This biographical record would be incomplete if within its pages a sketch of the above-mentioned gentleman should fail to appear. He occupied a high social position in this community and was deservedly respected by those who were favored by his friendship. The simple record of an honorable life is the finest monument which can be reared by any citizen, and it is therefore unnecessary to enlarge upon its history.
He was the son of James H. and Mary (Thomas) McKee and was born December 27, 1852 in Jersey City and died June 27, 1905 in Catasauqua. His parents moved to Philadelphia where he spent his boyhood days. After graduating with honors from a Polytechnic School in Philadelphia, he went to Germany where he was enrolled in the University of Freiburg as a student in mining engineering. After two years' study he was graduated from this university.
In the meantime, his parents moved to Hazleton. Upon his return from Germany, McKee was employed by the Eckley Coxe Coal Company as a mining engineer. After some years of efficient service with this enterprising Company, he associated himself with the Lehigh, Car Wheel and Axle works of Fullerton.
On April 8, 1890, Mr. McKee was married to Miss Ruth Thomas, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Thomas. This happy union was blessed with the following children: Ruth T., James H., and Mary, all of whom reside at home.
Politically, Mr. McKee was a staunch Republican. Socially, he affiliated with the Porter Lodge No. 284, F and AM and was a Grand Master. He was also a member of Lu Lu Temple, Philadelphia, and of the Catasauqua Club.
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W. W. McKee was admitted as a stockholder in McKee, Fuller and Company in 1883.

The 1880 census has him living in the house of his uncle, James W. Fuller.