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McKinstry High School
McKinstry is a surname. Notable people with the surname include: *Alexander McKinstry (1822–1879), American politician *Arthur R. McKinstry (1894–1991), American Episcopal bishop * Chris McKinstry (1967–2006), Canadian artificial intelligence researcher * Elisha W. McKinstry (1824–1901), American jurist * Henry McKinstry, Canadian mayor * James A. McKinstry (born 1942), American football player * James McKinstry (born 1979), Scottish footballer *Johnny McKinstry (born 1985), Northern Irish football manager * Leo McKinstry (born 1962), Northern Irish writer and journalist *Nancy McKinstry (born 1959), American businesswoman *Zach McKinstry (born 1995) American professional baseball infielder for the Detroit Tigers The Detroit Tigers are an American professional baseball team based in Detroit. The Tigers compete in Major League Baseball (MLB) as a member of the American League (AL) Central division. One of the AL's eight charter franchises, the club was f ... See also * M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alexander McKinstry
Alexander McKinstry (March 7, 1822 – October 9, 1879) was the third Lieutenant Governor of Alabama. A Republican, McKinstry served under Governor David P. Lewis of the same political party from 1872 to 1874. He was the last Republican to serve as Lieutenant Governor until Steve Windom was sworn-in 125 years later. Biography A native of Augusta, Georgia, McKinstry moved to Mobile, Alabama, to live with relatives at the age of fourteen. Working odd jobs, McKinstry began reading law while working in the office of John A. Campbell, who would later serve as an Associate Justice of the United States Supreme Court from 1853–1861. Soon after, McKinstry was admitted to the bar and began practicing law in Mobile County. Two years later, in 1847, McKinstry was elected colonel of the 48th Alabama Infantry Regiment, 9th Brigade, 4th Division of the State militia. After serving for three years, McKinstry resigned, returned to Mobile, and served as a judge for the city until 1860. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |