He may have served in the East Tennessee Volunteer Militia, 2nd Reg. Cap. George Key's Co. during War of 1812, researchers believe.
The family name was spelled MACKEY in earliest South Carolina census records. Later records spelled it McKEE and McKEY. The replaced gravestones spell it McKey.
Corrections and additional information are welcome.
He may have served in the East Tennessee Volunteer Militia, 2nd Reg. Cap. George Key's Co. during War of 1812, researchers believe.
The family name was spelled MACKEY in earliest South Carolina census records. Later records spelled it McKEE and McKEY. The replaced gravestones spell it McKey.
Corrections and additional information are welcome.
Inscription
"In memory of William McKey, departed this life of the 4th day of January AD 1835 in the 40th year of his age. The deceased was a kind friend and an affectionate relation. His untimely death was regreted by all who knew him."