Thomas McKee
Thomas McKee | |
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Often identified as a portrait of his father Alexander, this is probably Thomas McKee because the uniform is that of an officer of the 60th Regiment of Foot of the 1790s. | |
| Superintendent of Indian affairs for the Northwestern District | |
| In office 1796–1800 | |
| Member of 2nd Parliament of Upper Canada for Kent | |
| In office 1797–1800 | |
| Preceded by | François Baby |
| Succeeded by | Thomas McCrae |
| Member of 3rd Parliament of Upper Canada for Essex | |
| In office 1801–1804 | |
| Preceded by | New - split from Suffolk & Essex |
| Succeeded by | David Cowan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1770 Ohio Country, British America |
| Died | 20 October 1814 Île des Cascades, Lower Canada |
| Spouse(s) | unknown (1st) Thérèse Askin m. 1797 (2nd) |
| Children | 1 son with Askin |
| Parent(s) | Alexander McKee (father) Nonhelema (mother) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Great Britain |
| Branch/service | British Army (1791–1806) British Indian Department (1797–1814) local militia (1807–1814) |
| Rank | Captain (British Army) Superintendent of Indian affairs Major (militia) |
| Battles/wars | Siege of Fort Recovery, War of 1812 |
Thomas McKee (c. 1770 – 20 October 1814) was a British Army officer and politician.