John Myers McKinney
(1781-1847) Born in Surry county, North Carolina, J.M. McKinney was the son of James and Mary (Ballard) McKinney. In 1809 he married Peggy Margot Lee. They lived in Tennessee, Missouri, and Arkansas before coming to Texas in 1846. After settling his family on this land in Collin county, McKinney left to enlist in the Mexican War. He died a year later while in the service of Captain William Fitzhugh's Company of Bell's mounted volunteers. Recorded - 1983
33.1245° N, 96.5741° W
This marker stands on private property. Please view it from the road or ask the owner first.
Where to Find It
Off Forest Grove Rd. on private property. Map dot approximate.
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