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McKinney, Peace River, Three Creeks, circa 1928

McKinney, Peace River, Three Creeks, circa 1928

Jesse (View posts)
Posted: 17 Jul 2005 10:04PM GMT
Classification: Query
J.B. "Mac" McKinney went to the Peace River area in 1928. He was known as "the Mayor of Three Creeks" as he located land for many of the early homesteaders. Mac came north from the United States (Idaho), and took a homestead beside the creek which, I heard, is still known as McKinney Creek. Can anyone give me information about this or lead me to someone who could. This is my g-grandfather. Thank you.

Re: McKinney, Peace River, Three Creeks, circa 1928

Posted: 16 Nov 2008 10:05PM GMT
Classification: Query
Yes I knew Mac when I was just a child , Yes there is a creek named after him but I never knew of him living ther by the creek but there were homes there .As I remember he lived in ( The Bush ) & was a fur trader etc. He was a big man & everyone said he could walk as fast through the bush as a moose .Some where I have a picture of him & his three boys. One of these boys I think was missing during the war & the pic I have is when he first saw his son again after the war .I can't find this pic right now but if your still interested I will try after I hear from you .The reason he was called the mayor of three creeks was because he tramped the country & would locate land for the settlers as they came in .If you still want info I will see what I can do about directing you in the right direction .Mac located land for my dad & his brothers.

Re: McKinney, Peace River, Three Creeks, circa 1928

Posted: 16 Nov 2008 11:22PM GMT
Classification: Query
Surnames: McKINNEY
Hi, From the Alberta GenWeb Local History Books

MCKINNEY, J.B; Peace River Remembers; Peace
http://www.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~canab/lookpeac.html
There is a Volunteer at the above site - who owns or has access to Peace River Remembers - request a Lookup.
McKINNEY, James; Mosquitoes, Muskeg and Memories; East Peace
CHEERS,Stella

Re: McKinney, Peace River, Three Creeks, circa 1928

Posted: 3 Feb 2009 5:09PM GMT
Classification: Query
My uncle Rudolph Kucks moved to the Peace River area in the 1930s. I believe he was at or near Three Creeks. He died before returning to his native Michigan. I would love to be able to learn more about his life and the time he was there.

Re: McKinney, Peace River, Three Creeks, circa 1928

Posted: 3 Feb 2009 9:41PM GMT
Classification: Query
Sorry it has taken so long to get back to you. Crashes - you know with computers.
I would like to have anything you might have on Greatgrandpa. His sons have all died and my dad and his sister are the only grandkids he has left. A picture would be wonderful. He had one son in the military but I didn't know anything about being lost. Thank you for getting in touch with me. Jessie
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