The Life of Collin McKinney

The Life of Collin McKinney

1766-Collin McKinney was born in Hunterdon County, New Jersey.

1780-Collin McKinney moved with his family to Kentucky.

1793-Collin served in the militia.

1804-Amy Moore,Collin's wife died.

1805-Collin married Betsy Leak Coleman.

1836-Collin was elected delegate to a meeting at Washington on the Brazos where he signed the Texas Declaration of Independence.

1844- Collin acted as a guide to bring families to Texas.

1845-He settled with his family in Van Alstyne, Texas.

1846-Our county was named Collin County.

1848-Our city was named McKinney in Collin McKinney's honor.

1861-Collin McKinney died on September 8 at the age of 95.

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