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John Mackey

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John Mackey

Birth
Boone County, Iowa, USA
Death
1944 (aged 76–77)
Burial
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Biography from History of Boone County (1914)

John Mackey who is today successfully operating his fine farm of 160 acres on Section 22, Harrison Township, together with the home property of 160 acres was born on the old homestead, November 20, 1867, and is a son of Sebastian and Susan (Kerr) Mackey.

Reared upon the old homestead, he early became familiar with all the duties that fall to the lot of the agriculturists and is today regarded as one of the leading farmers of his community. His literary education was obtained in the public schools and since laying aside his text books he has given is entire life and attention to general farming and stock raising and is today operating 320 acres, including the farm on which he was reared.

Mr. Mackey was married in 1893 to Miss Aggie Marsden, a native of Pennsylvania and a daughter of John and Margaret Marsden, who now make their home at Gilbert Station, Story county, Iowa. For many years, however, her father owned and cultivated landing Boone County. He has now reached the advance age of ninety years, while his wife is eighty-two years of age.

Mr. and Mrs. Mackey have three children, namely: James H., Maggie C. and Clark I.

Since attaining his majority Mr. Mackey has affiliated with the Republican party and takes quite an active and commendable interest in public affairs. Fraternally he is a member of the Modern Woodmen of America and is a man honored and esteemed by all who know him.

Biography from History of Boone County (1914)

John Mackey who is today successfully operating his fine farm of 160 acres on Section 22, Harrison Township, together with the home property of 160 acres was born on the old homestead, November 20, 1867, and is a son of Sebastian and Susan (Kerr) Mackey.

Reared upon the old homestead, he early became familiar with all the duties that fall to the lot of the agriculturists and is today regarded as one of the leading farmers of his community. His literary education was obtained in the public schools and since laying aside his text books he has given is entire life and attention to general farming and stock raising and is today operating 320 acres, including the farm on which he was reared.

Mr. Mackey was married in 1893 to Miss Aggie Marsden, a native of Pennsylvania and a daughter of John and Margaret Marsden, who now make their home at Gilbert Station, Story county, Iowa. For many years, however, her father owned and cultivated landing Boone County. He has now reached the advance age of ninety years, while his wife is eighty-two years of age.

Mr. and Mrs. Mackey have three children, namely: James H., Maggie C. and Clark I.

Since attaining his majority Mr. Mackey has affiliated with the Republican party and takes quite an active and commendable interest in public affairs. Fraternally he is a member of the Modern Woodmen of America and is a man honored and esteemed by all who know him.



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