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Note: rothers from Ireland to Philadelphia in early 18th century. ONe of the brothesr settled in New London, next to London Britain,. 1852 Franklin carved from eastern part of New London. SEvearl Mackey's on London britain and White Caay Creek map, a number at New London Presbyt ch Cemetery. Probably the James Mackey living in London Britain in 1840 census. 1 under 5, 1 15-20, 1 20-30, 1 female under 5, 1 5-10, 1 20-30, 1 40-50. Of this family, not sure exactly relationship, was John Mackey, the son of Robert Mackey, a lieutenant in the proncincial foces of 1747-8, a native of Chester County and a respresentative farmer thereove. He was a member of the Coinsitutional Convention of July 15, 1776; of the Council of Safety from Oct 17 1777 to Dec 4, 177, of the Sureme Executive Council from Nov 21,1777 to Oct 23, 1779; and in March 1777 appointed a justice of the peace. He resided in the township of New London, southwest of the village of that name, on a tract o f land held under a Maryland patent. He died Sept 1787, leaving a wife Jane, children David, Robert, John, Margaret, Rachel *married to Wm Sherer) and Mary (married to Mr. Alison). His youngest son, John, inherited the land, about 240 acres.
Note: The Mackeys were a lare Scotch Irish family descended from one of three b
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