Aaron McKenny/McKenney, second son of Samuel and Lucy (Rand) McKenny, was born in Scarborough, now Saco, Dec. 21, 1777, and in 1799 married Lucy Burnham, daughter of Thomas and Mollie Burnham, who was born in Scarborough, now Saco, Feb. 26, 1777, and died Jan. 18, 1849. At the time of writing this sketch Mr. McKenny is in the 103 year of his age, and so perfectly retains his mental faculties as to give the concise dates and facts here written. Soon after his marriage he settled on the farm where he now resides, and on which, during this year (1879), he has erected a commodious and elegant farm-residence, giving directions for the labor and paying the men he employed. This is the 3rd house he has built, the 2nd one having been destroyed by fire, April 15, 1879, between the hours of 9-10am. His first farm purchase was 82 acres, and, with additions, now contains 200 acres. Although his business through life has been farming, in his early days he made many shingles, and shaved those which form a part of the roof of his new house, a view of which is placed under his portrait. He cut the first tree from the forest in settling his farm, and has lived to watch the wilderness become fertile and cultivated lands, and to witness the founding of schools, churches, and cities, in which he contributed his full share, especially in the establishment of the Free-Will Baptist Church, near his residence, where for many years be was a member. At the age of 98 he attended to his farm-work and labored in the corn-field, cultivating a piece by himself. At the age of 100 years he was able to stand before a mirror and shave himself. He now takes an active interest in controlling his own affairs, and with remarkable independence of action, when he had lived more than a century, spurned an attempt to place a guardian over him.
Mr. McKenny had three children, —two daughters and one son,—all of whom died in infancy. He is strictly temperate in his habits, and has never drank any intoxicating liquors or stimulants. The family of McKenny is noted for longevity, —one brother, Samuel, lived to the age of ninety six. Aaron has never had a physician called to attend him, never sued a man, or in turn was sued prior to his one 100th birthday. He was never desirous of holding public offices, and when at one time he was appointed a justice of the peace by the Governor of the State, refused the honor.
[source: "History of York County, Maine" by W. W. Clayton, ED., Published 1880, pages 182-183]
Published in the Piscataquis (ME) Observer 26 Dec 1878 p3:
"Saturday, Mr. Aaron McKenney of Saco, celebrated his 101st birthday anniversary at his home in Saco. There was a large attendance of relatives and friends who sat down to a fine dinner prepared for the occasion. A physician from Portland examined his pulse and otherwise tested his vitality, and pronounced Mr. McKenney as strong and well preserved as most men of 70."
~Thanks to Contributor: Cemetery Hopper (46953331)
Mr. McKenny had three children, —two daughters and one son,—all of whom died in infancy. He is strictly temperate in his habits, and has never drank any intoxicating liquors or stimulants. The family of McKenny is noted for longevity, —one brother, Samuel, lived to the age of ninety six. Aaron has never had a physician called to attend him, never sued a man, or in turn was sued prior to his one 100th birthday. He was never desirous of holding public offices, and when at one time he was appointed a justice of the peace by the Governor of the State, refused the honor.
[source: "History of York County, Maine" by W. W. Clayton, ED., Published 1880, pages 182-183]
Published in the Piscataquis (ME) Observer 26 Dec 1878 p3:
"Saturday, Mr. Aaron McKenney of Saco, celebrated his 101st birthday anniversary at his home in Saco. There was a large attendance of relatives and friends who sat down to a fine dinner prepared for the occasion. A physician from Portland examined his pulse and otherwise tested his vitality, and pronounced Mr. McKenney as strong and well preserved as most men of 70."
~Thanks to Contributor: Cemetery Hopper (46953331)
Aaron McKenny/McKenney, second son of Samuel and Lucy (Rand) McKenny, was born in Scarborough, now Saco, Dec. 21, 1777, and in 1799 married Lucy Burnham, daughter of Thomas and Mollie Burnham, who was born in Scarborough, now Saco, Feb. 26, 1777, and died Jan. 18, 1849. At the time of writing this sketch Mr. McKenny is in the 103 year of his age, and so perfectly retains his mental faculties as to give the concise dates and facts here written. Soon after his marriage he settled on the farm where he now resides, and on which, during this year (1879), he has erected a commodious and elegant farm-residence, giving directions for the labor and paying the men he employed. This is the 3rd house he has built, the 2nd one having been destroyed by fire, April 15, 1879, between the hours of 9-10am. His first farm purchase was 82 acres, and, with additions, now contains 200 acres. Although his business through life has been farming, in his early days he made many shingles, and shaved those which form a part of the roof of his new house, a view of which is placed under his portrait. He cut the first tree from the forest in settling his farm, and has lived to watch the wilderness become fertile and cultivated lands, and to witness the founding of schools, churches, and cities, in which he contributed his full share, especially in the establishment of the Free-Will Baptist Church, near his residence, where for many years be was a member. At the age of 98 he attended to his farm-work and labored in the corn-field, cultivating a piece by himself. At the age of 100 years he was able to stand before a mirror and shave himself. He now takes an active interest in controlling his own affairs, and with remarkable independence of action, when he had lived more than a century, spurned an attempt to place a guardian over him.
Mr. McKenny had three children, —two daughters and one son,—all of whom died in infancy. He is strictly temperate in his habits, and has never drank any intoxicating liquors or stimulants. The family of McKenny is noted for longevity, —one brother, Samuel, lived to the age of ninety six. Aaron has never had a physician called to attend him, never sued a man, or in turn was sued prior to his one 100th birthday. He was never desirous of holding public offices, and when at one time he was appointed a justice of the peace by the Governor of the State, refused the honor.
[source: "History of York County, Maine" by W. W. Clayton, ED., Published 1880, pages 182-183]
Published in the Piscataquis (ME) Observer 26 Dec 1878 p3:
"Saturday, Mr. Aaron McKenney of Saco, celebrated his 101st birthday anniversary at his home in Saco. There was a large attendance of relatives and friends who sat down to a fine dinner prepared for the occasion. A physician from Portland examined his pulse and otherwise tested his vitality, and pronounced Mr. McKenney as strong and well preserved as most men of 70."
~Thanks to Contributor: Cemetery Hopper (46953331)
Mr. McKenny had three children, —two daughters and one son,—all of whom died in infancy. He is strictly temperate in his habits, and has never drank any intoxicating liquors or stimulants. The family of McKenny is noted for longevity, —one brother, Samuel, lived to the age of ninety six. Aaron has never had a physician called to attend him, never sued a man, or in turn was sued prior to his one 100th birthday. He was never desirous of holding public offices, and when at one time he was appointed a justice of the peace by the Governor of the State, refused the honor.
[source: "History of York County, Maine" by W. W. Clayton, ED., Published 1880, pages 182-183]
Published in the Piscataquis (ME) Observer 26 Dec 1878 p3:
"Saturday, Mr. Aaron McKenney of Saco, celebrated his 101st birthday anniversary at his home in Saco. There was a large attendance of relatives and friends who sat down to a fine dinner prepared for the occasion. A physician from Portland examined his pulse and otherwise tested his vitality, and pronounced Mr. McKenney as strong and well preserved as most men of 70."
~Thanks to Contributor: Cemetery Hopper (46953331)
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