Edwin H. McKee

 

Edwin H. McKee, auditor of the city of Sacramento, has been a resident of the city since 1855. He is a native of Vermont, born at Essex, Chittenden County, on the 16^th of May, 1847. His father, George McKee, a native of Ireland, came to America with his parents when a mere child. He was reared in New York State, and in Vermont, and in the latter State was married to Miss Mary M. Curtis. In 1852 he joined the throng of emigration to California, making the journey via Panama, and landing in San Francisco. He was soon engaged in mining, and followed that occupation at Mokelumne Hill, Hangtown, Michigan Bar, and other places. In 1855 he was joined at Sacramento by his wife and two sons, Homer L. And Edwin H. Edwin H. McKee was reared to manhood in Sacramento, and was educated in her schools. At the age of seventeen years he commenced the moulder’s trade in the shops of the Central Pacific Railroad, and when he had reached his majority, was a journeyman. He continued the prosecution of his trade until March, 1877, when he was elected to the position he now holds. In his office he has given entire satisfaction to the people of Sacramento, and his record has been one of integrity and conscientious work. Mr. McKee has been for many years actively identified with the National Guard of Sacramento, having first joined the old company A as private, and from that position progressing through the ranks of Fourth Sergeant, First Sergeant, and Lieutenant. When he attached himself to the artillery regiment, he was chosen its Major, and is now Lieutenant Colonel of the regiment. He was married in Sacramento to Miss Emeline L.  McKee, a native of Philadelphia. He is Past Sachem of Owosso Tribe No.  39, Improved Order of Red Men. He is Past Chief Ranger of Court Sacramento, A. O. F., and has been commander in the Uniform Rank of Knights of Sherwood Forest; he is Past Chancellor Commander of Columbia Lodge, K.  of P., and is a member of Washington Lodge, A. F. & A. M., and Sacramento R. A. C., No. 3. He has been intimately connected with the city fire department, and at the time of his election to his present post was foreman of Engine Co. No. 1. It thus happened that his first duty as auditor proved to be the signing of a warrant for himself as foreman---a singular coincidence. Mr. McKee has grown up among the people of Sacramento, was educated in her schools, learned his trade amid her artisans, and in all capacities in which he has served he has remained the same modest gentleman and enjoys the confidence and respect of the people of Sacramento.