Collin McKinney

Collin McKinney (April 17, 1766 – September 9, 1861) was an American surveyor, merchant, politician, lay preacher, and prolific slave owner.[1] He is best known as a figure in the Texas Revolution, as one of the five individuals who drafted the Texas Declaration of Independence and the oldest person to sign it.

  1. ^ Ball, Linda. "FREEDOM'S CHILDREN FORMER SLAVE'S DESCENDANTS REMAIN A CLOSE-KNIT FAMILY". Collin County History. Retrieved 18 September 2024.