William J. McKee

Source: History Morris County New Jersey, Volume II, Lewis Publishing Co., 1914

Among the substantial and highly respected citizens of Morristown, New Jersey, none are more deserving of mention in a work of this character than William J. McKEE, proprietor of the Arnold Market. He is a son of James McKEE, and a grandson of Robert McKEE, who was a native of Scotland, and came here many years ago. James McKEE and his family were members of the Episcopal church.

William J. McKEE was born in Morristown, New Jersey, November 19, 1860. His education was acquired in public and private schools of his native town, and when he had completed his studies, he became associated with his father in the market business. This continued until 1886, when William J. McKEE opened a meat market in association with Mr. ARMSTRONG, the firm being known as McKEE & ARMSTRONG. This partnership was dissolved in 1889, and Mr. McKEE then formed another with Mr. DOUGLASS, under the firm name of McKEE & DOUGLASS, which was continued until they sold out to the ROTAN Brothers. In 1911 Mr. McKEE formed a partnership with Mr. CLARK, to whom he sold his share of the business, May 12, 1914, and opened the Arnold Market, on Market street. This is equipped in the most up-to-date manner, and he employs six men constantly. Mr. McKEE is very progressive in his business methods, and everything is done in a most methodical manner. He takes an active interest in whatever concerns the welfare of the Republican party, and has served as a member of the board of elections. He is a member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. Mr. McKEE married, April 16, 1902, Helen, born in Morristown, a daughter of Luther BAIRD, and they have children: Arnold B., born August 25, 1903; Margery S., born January 6, 1909.

Transcribed by John Cresseveur (1949-2003)