John McKinney (1803July 10, 1870) was a

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politician.

Early life

McKinney was born on 1803 in

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. McKinney moved to Michigan in 1837, where he settled in Van Buren County.

Career

On November 1, 1847, McKinney was elected to the

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where he represented the Van Buren County district from January 3, 1848 to April 3, 1848. On November 6, 1848, McKinney was elected to the

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where he represented the 4th district from January 1, 1849 to April 2, 1849. On November 5, 1849, McKinney was elected to another term in the Michigan Senate where he again represented the 4th district from January 7, 1850 to April 21, 1850. McKinney was a

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before 1854, but afterwards, McKinney was a

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. McKinney served as

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from 1855 to 1858. McKinney served as

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from 1859 to 1860.

Death

McKinney died in Van Buren County on July 10, 1870.

References

1803 births 1870 deaths Members of the Michigan House of Representatives Michigan state senators Secretaries of State of Michigan People from Pennsylvania People from Van Buren County, Michigan Michigan Democrats Michigan Republicans State treasurers of Michigan 19th-century American politicians {{Michigan-politician-stub