MR. H. T. M'KINNON DIED YESTERDAY
Was a Native of Robeson County, This State, Where He Was Reared.
A SUCCESSFUL CAREER
Spent Years in Georgia Where He Made a Fortune in Business. Vetrans to Attend Funeral.
Ending an illness that had extended over a period of several months, death came to Mr. Hector Theodore McKinnon, father of Mrs. F. O. Hawley, Jr., yesterday morning at 11:35 o'clock at the home of his daughter, No. 9 Elizabeth avenue. He was 70 years old. Mr. and Mrs. Hawley, a brother, Mr. L. T. McKinnon of Brunswick, Ga., and other relatives were with him at the last.
It was noted last Wednesday that Mr. McKinnon's condition had become critical. Saturday there was a decided change for the worse, and he grew steadily weaker. At 6 o'clock yesterday morning came an attack which presaged the end. Death was due to heart trouble, from which he had suffered long.
The death of Mr. McKinnon marked the close of an interesting and successful career. Born in Robeson County, this State, he had moved in early life to Georgia, where by engaging in the turpentine and lumber industries he amassed a fortune. He had then returned to his native State to spend his declining years, surrounded by friends and loved ones. He made investments here and contributed materially to the progress of this city.
EARLY LIFE
Mr. McKinnon was born October 12, 1845, near the town of St. Paul's. He was a son of John McKinnon and Katherine McNair McKinnon. His grandfather, Kenneth McKinnon, had come to this country from Scotland. On November 26, 1872, Mr. McKinnon was married to Miss Mary T. McMillan in St. Paul's. Soon afterward they moved to Georgia, where financial success awaited their coming and where in the turpentine and lumber industries Mr. McKinnon won a high and influential place by the skill and industry which he exhibited in the management of his business affairs. They lived near St. Mary's, Ga., where through the efforts of Mr. McKinnon a Presbyterian church was built. Some years later they moved to Florence, S. C., in the hope that the health of Mrs. McKinnon would be benefited. She died in 1899. Mr. McKinnon and his daughter, Miss Margaret E. McKinnon continued to live in Florence until the latter's marriage to Mr. F. O. Hawley, Jr. in 1905. He then came here to make his home with them.
Of a family of 11 children, of which Mr. McKinnon was the youngest, only two survive, Mr. L. T. McKinnon of Brunswick, Ga., and Mrs. Mary C. McNeil of White Oak, Ga., both of whom are here.
Mr. McKinnon was the owner of the McKinnon building on North Tryon street and had a number of other investments here. Although he had rare aptitude for business and a quality of judgment that is rarely met with, the range of his interests was much broader that the realm of commerce. He had read widely and traveled much, and was well informed on a variety of topics. he was unostentatious and sincere in word and action. The inner circle of his friends knew best the qualities of his heart and their devotion for him and his for them was reciprocal and mutual.
Mr. McKinnon was a Confederate soldier and a popular member of Mecklenburg Camp, United Confederate Veterans. The members of the camp will meet this afternoon at 3 o'clock at the city hall to attend the funeral in a body. They will wear the badges of mourning.
Mr. McKinnon in early life united with the Presbyterian Church. He was identified wherever he resided with its interest and its work. In Georgia he was a deacon. Since coming here he had been connected with the First Presbyterian Church.
THE FUNERAL.
The funeral will be held this afternoon at 3:30 from the residence, No. 9 Elizabeth avenue. Rev. Dr. Melton Clark, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Greensboro, who conducted Mrs. McKinnon's funeral service, will conduct this service also, assisted by Rev. D. H. Rolston, D. D., pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, and Rev. Frank Morton Hawley of Mebane, brother of Mr. F. O. Hawley. The pallbearers will be Messrs. E. O. Anderson, B. Rush Lee, O. L. Barringer, James Steere, Cameron Morrison, W. W. Kidd and J. J. Conyers.
Miss Sallie Austin, a cousin of Mr. Hawley, Mrs. Harry Harrington of Waynesville, Ga., and Miss Margaret Harrington of Carthage are expected to attend the funeral.
The Charlotte Observer
Charlotte, NC
Wednesday, November 3, 1915
Page 6
Was a Native of Robeson County, This State, Where He Was Reared.
A SUCCESSFUL CAREER
Spent Years in Georgia Where He Made a Fortune in Business. Vetrans to Attend Funeral.
Ending an illness that had extended over a period of several months, death came to Mr. Hector Theodore McKinnon, father of Mrs. F. O. Hawley, Jr., yesterday morning at 11:35 o'clock at the home of his daughter, No. 9 Elizabeth avenue. He was 70 years old. Mr. and Mrs. Hawley, a brother, Mr. L. T. McKinnon of Brunswick, Ga., and other relatives were with him at the last.
It was noted last Wednesday that Mr. McKinnon's condition had become critical. Saturday there was a decided change for the worse, and he grew steadily weaker. At 6 o'clock yesterday morning came an attack which presaged the end. Death was due to heart trouble, from which he had suffered long.
The death of Mr. McKinnon marked the close of an interesting and successful career. Born in Robeson County, this State, he had moved in early life to Georgia, where by engaging in the turpentine and lumber industries he amassed a fortune. He had then returned to his native State to spend his declining years, surrounded by friends and loved ones. He made investments here and contributed materially to the progress of this city.
EARLY LIFE
Mr. McKinnon was born October 12, 1845, near the town of St. Paul's. He was a son of John McKinnon and Katherine McNair McKinnon. His grandfather, Kenneth McKinnon, had come to this country from Scotland. On November 26, 1872, Mr. McKinnon was married to Miss Mary T. McMillan in St. Paul's. Soon afterward they moved to Georgia, where financial success awaited their coming and where in the turpentine and lumber industries Mr. McKinnon won a high and influential place by the skill and industry which he exhibited in the management of his business affairs. They lived near St. Mary's, Ga., where through the efforts of Mr. McKinnon a Presbyterian church was built. Some years later they moved to Florence, S. C., in the hope that the health of Mrs. McKinnon would be benefited. She died in 1899. Mr. McKinnon and his daughter, Miss Margaret E. McKinnon continued to live in Florence until the latter's marriage to Mr. F. O. Hawley, Jr. in 1905. He then came here to make his home with them.
Of a family of 11 children, of which Mr. McKinnon was the youngest, only two survive, Mr. L. T. McKinnon of Brunswick, Ga., and Mrs. Mary C. McNeil of White Oak, Ga., both of whom are here.
Mr. McKinnon was the owner of the McKinnon building on North Tryon street and had a number of other investments here. Although he had rare aptitude for business and a quality of judgment that is rarely met with, the range of his interests was much broader that the realm of commerce. He had read widely and traveled much, and was well informed on a variety of topics. he was unostentatious and sincere in word and action. The inner circle of his friends knew best the qualities of his heart and their devotion for him and his for them was reciprocal and mutual.
Mr. McKinnon was a Confederate soldier and a popular member of Mecklenburg Camp, United Confederate Veterans. The members of the camp will meet this afternoon at 3 o'clock at the city hall to attend the funeral in a body. They will wear the badges of mourning.
Mr. McKinnon in early life united with the Presbyterian Church. He was identified wherever he resided with its interest and its work. In Georgia he was a deacon. Since coming here he had been connected with the First Presbyterian Church.
THE FUNERAL.
The funeral will be held this afternoon at 3:30 from the residence, No. 9 Elizabeth avenue. Rev. Dr. Melton Clark, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Greensboro, who conducted Mrs. McKinnon's funeral service, will conduct this service also, assisted by Rev. D. H. Rolston, D. D., pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, and Rev. Frank Morton Hawley of Mebane, brother of Mr. F. O. Hawley. The pallbearers will be Messrs. E. O. Anderson, B. Rush Lee, O. L. Barringer, James Steere, Cameron Morrison, W. W. Kidd and J. J. Conyers.
Miss Sallie Austin, a cousin of Mr. Hawley, Mrs. Harry Harrington of Waynesville, Ga., and Miss Margaret Harrington of Carthage are expected to attend the funeral.
The Charlotte Observer
Charlotte, NC
Wednesday, November 3, 1915
Page 6
MR. H. T. M'KINNON DIED YESTERDAY
Was a Native of Robeson County, This State, Where He Was Reared.
A SUCCESSFUL CAREER
Spent Years in Georgia Where He Made a Fortune in Business. Vetrans to Attend Funeral.
Ending an illness that had extended over a period of several months, death came to Mr. Hector Theodore McKinnon, father of Mrs. F. O. Hawley, Jr., yesterday morning at 11:35 o'clock at the home of his daughter, No. 9 Elizabeth avenue. He was 70 years old. Mr. and Mrs. Hawley, a brother, Mr. L. T. McKinnon of Brunswick, Ga., and other relatives were with him at the last.
It was noted last Wednesday that Mr. McKinnon's condition had become critical. Saturday there was a decided change for the worse, and he grew steadily weaker. At 6 o'clock yesterday morning came an attack which presaged the end. Death was due to heart trouble, from which he had suffered long.
The death of Mr. McKinnon marked the close of an interesting and successful career. Born in Robeson County, this State, he had moved in early life to Georgia, where by engaging in the turpentine and lumber industries he amassed a fortune. He had then returned to his native State to spend his declining years, surrounded by friends and loved ones. He made investments here and contributed materially to the progress of this city.
EARLY LIFE
Mr. McKinnon was born October 12, 1845, near the town of St. Paul's. He was a son of John McKinnon and Katherine McNair McKinnon. His grandfather, Kenneth McKinnon, had come to this country from Scotland. On November 26, 1872, Mr. McKinnon was married to Miss Mary T. McMillan in St. Paul's. Soon afterward they moved to Georgia, where financial success awaited their coming and where in the turpentine and lumber industries Mr. McKinnon won a high and influential place by the skill and industry which he exhibited in the management of his business affairs. They lived near St. Mary's, Ga., where through the efforts of Mr. McKinnon a Presbyterian church was built. Some years later they moved to Florence, S. C., in the hope that the health of Mrs. McKinnon would be benefited. She died in 1899. Mr. McKinnon and his daughter, Miss Margaret E. McKinnon continued to live in Florence until the latter's marriage to Mr. F. O. Hawley, Jr. in 1905. He then came here to make his home with them.
Of a family of 11 children, of which Mr. McKinnon was the youngest, only two survive, Mr. L. T. McKinnon of Brunswick, Ga., and Mrs. Mary C. McNeil of White Oak, Ga., both of whom are here.
Mr. McKinnon was the owner of the McKinnon building on North Tryon street and had a number of other investments here. Although he had rare aptitude for business and a quality of judgment that is rarely met with, the range of his interests was much broader that the realm of commerce. He had read widely and traveled much, and was well informed on a variety of topics. he was unostentatious and sincere in word and action. The inner circle of his friends knew best the qualities of his heart and their devotion for him and his for them was reciprocal and mutual.
Mr. McKinnon was a Confederate soldier and a popular member of Mecklenburg Camp, United Confederate Veterans. The members of the camp will meet this afternoon at 3 o'clock at the city hall to attend the funeral in a body. They will wear the badges of mourning.
Mr. McKinnon in early life united with the Presbyterian Church. He was identified wherever he resided with its interest and its work. In Georgia he was a deacon. Since coming here he had been connected with the First Presbyterian Church.
THE FUNERAL.
The funeral will be held this afternoon at 3:30 from the residence, No. 9 Elizabeth avenue. Rev. Dr. Melton Clark, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Greensboro, who conducted Mrs. McKinnon's funeral service, will conduct this service also, assisted by Rev. D. H. Rolston, D. D., pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, and Rev. Frank Morton Hawley of Mebane, brother of Mr. F. O. Hawley. The pallbearers will be Messrs. E. O. Anderson, B. Rush Lee, O. L. Barringer, James Steere, Cameron Morrison, W. W. Kidd and J. J. Conyers.
Miss Sallie Austin, a cousin of Mr. Hawley, Mrs. Harry Harrington of Waynesville, Ga., and Miss Margaret Harrington of Carthage are expected to attend the funeral.
The Charlotte Observer
Charlotte, NC
Wednesday, November 3, 1915
Page 6
Was a Native of Robeson County, This State, Where He Was Reared.
A SUCCESSFUL CAREER
Spent Years in Georgia Where He Made a Fortune in Business. Vetrans to Attend Funeral.
Ending an illness that had extended over a period of several months, death came to Mr. Hector Theodore McKinnon, father of Mrs. F. O. Hawley, Jr., yesterday morning at 11:35 o'clock at the home of his daughter, No. 9 Elizabeth avenue. He was 70 years old. Mr. and Mrs. Hawley, a brother, Mr. L. T. McKinnon of Brunswick, Ga., and other relatives were with him at the last.
It was noted last Wednesday that Mr. McKinnon's condition had become critical. Saturday there was a decided change for the worse, and he grew steadily weaker. At 6 o'clock yesterday morning came an attack which presaged the end. Death was due to heart trouble, from which he had suffered long.
The death of Mr. McKinnon marked the close of an interesting and successful career. Born in Robeson County, this State, he had moved in early life to Georgia, where by engaging in the turpentine and lumber industries he amassed a fortune. He had then returned to his native State to spend his declining years, surrounded by friends and loved ones. He made investments here and contributed materially to the progress of this city.
EARLY LIFE
Mr. McKinnon was born October 12, 1845, near the town of St. Paul's. He was a son of John McKinnon and Katherine McNair McKinnon. His grandfather, Kenneth McKinnon, had come to this country from Scotland. On November 26, 1872, Mr. McKinnon was married to Miss Mary T. McMillan in St. Paul's. Soon afterward they moved to Georgia, where financial success awaited their coming and where in the turpentine and lumber industries Mr. McKinnon won a high and influential place by the skill and industry which he exhibited in the management of his business affairs. They lived near St. Mary's, Ga., where through the efforts of Mr. McKinnon a Presbyterian church was built. Some years later they moved to Florence, S. C., in the hope that the health of Mrs. McKinnon would be benefited. She died in 1899. Mr. McKinnon and his daughter, Miss Margaret E. McKinnon continued to live in Florence until the latter's marriage to Mr. F. O. Hawley, Jr. in 1905. He then came here to make his home with them.
Of a family of 11 children, of which Mr. McKinnon was the youngest, only two survive, Mr. L. T. McKinnon of Brunswick, Ga., and Mrs. Mary C. McNeil of White Oak, Ga., both of whom are here.
Mr. McKinnon was the owner of the McKinnon building on North Tryon street and had a number of other investments here. Although he had rare aptitude for business and a quality of judgment that is rarely met with, the range of his interests was much broader that the realm of commerce. He had read widely and traveled much, and was well informed on a variety of topics. he was unostentatious and sincere in word and action. The inner circle of his friends knew best the qualities of his heart and their devotion for him and his for them was reciprocal and mutual.
Mr. McKinnon was a Confederate soldier and a popular member of Mecklenburg Camp, United Confederate Veterans. The members of the camp will meet this afternoon at 3 o'clock at the city hall to attend the funeral in a body. They will wear the badges of mourning.
Mr. McKinnon in early life united with the Presbyterian Church. He was identified wherever he resided with its interest and its work. In Georgia he was a deacon. Since coming here he had been connected with the First Presbyterian Church.
THE FUNERAL.
The funeral will be held this afternoon at 3:30 from the residence, No. 9 Elizabeth avenue. Rev. Dr. Melton Clark, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church of Greensboro, who conducted Mrs. McKinnon's funeral service, will conduct this service also, assisted by Rev. D. H. Rolston, D. D., pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, and Rev. Frank Morton Hawley of Mebane, brother of Mr. F. O. Hawley. The pallbearers will be Messrs. E. O. Anderson, B. Rush Lee, O. L. Barringer, James Steere, Cameron Morrison, W. W. Kidd and J. J. Conyers.
Miss Sallie Austin, a cousin of Mr. Hawley, Mrs. Harry Harrington of Waynesville, Ga., and Miss Margaret Harrington of Carthage are expected to attend the funeral.
The Charlotte Observer
Charlotte, NC
Wednesday, November 3, 1915
Page 6
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