WILLIAM W. McKEE.

Bio from Lambert, James F. and Reinhard, Henry J., A History of Catasauqua in Lehigh County Pennsylvania

This biographical record would be incomplete if within its pages a sketch of the above named gentleman should fail to appear. He occupied a high social position in this community and was deservedly respected by those who were favored with his friendship. The simple record of an honorable life is the finest monument which can reared by any citizen, and it is therefore unnecessary to enlarge upon his history.

He was the second 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 had moved to IIazleton. Upon his return from Germany, McKee was employed by the Eckley Coxe Coal Company as mining engineer. After some years of efficient service with this enterprising Company, he associated himself with the Lehigh Car, Wheel and Axle Works at 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 A. M., and NA-as a Grand Master. He was also a member of Lu Lu Temple, Philadelphia, and of the Catasauqua Club.

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