John McKee | |
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Born | c. 1821 Alexandria, District of Colombia, U.S. |
Died | 6 April 1902 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Occupation | Property owner |
Known for | Disputed legacy |
Colonel John McKee (c. 1821 – 6 April 1902) was an African American who became an extremely wealthy property owner in Philadelphia. McKee City, New Jersey is named after him. His legacy continues to fund scholarships for orphan boys.