William J. McKee

This article is about the Canadian merchant and politician. For the American soldier, see William J. McKee (soldier).
William J. McKee
Ontario MPP
In office
1894–1902
Preceded by Solomon White
Succeeded by Joseph Octave Reaume
Constituency Essex North
Personal details
Born (1850-12-10)December 10, 1850
Sandwich, Ontario
Died June 30, 1929(1929-06-30) (aged 78)
Windsor, Ontario
Political party Liberal
Spouse(s) Mary Baby (m. 1873)
Occupation Merchant

William Johnson McKee (December 10, 1850 June 30, 1929) was an Ontario merchant and political figure. 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.[1]

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