WILLIAM L. MCKINNIE has valuable farming interests on section 18, Springfield Township, in the shape of a substantially improved and well-cultivated farm. Our subject comes of an old pioneer family of this county. His father, Thomas L. McKinnie, who was in his day a prominent farmer in this locality, was born in Fleming County, Ky., February 4, 1808, and was a son of Lewis and Nancy (Saunders) McKinnie. His parents came to this county in 1826 and he accompanied them to their new pioneer home in the wilds of this township, and afterward made his home on the land that was then bought from the Government until his death. He married Miss Sarah A. M. Jones, who was born in Virginia, October 16, 1819. Their wedded life was blessed to them by the birth of five children.

William McKinnie was the second child in order of birth born to his parents, and he first opened his eyes to the world on the old homestead in Springfield Township, February 4, 1844. He here grew to man's estate, and has always lived in the home of his birth. He has made farming his life work, entering upon his career at an early age, and his farm of eighty acres is highly tilled and upon it is a neat set of substantial farm buildings, and all the improvements that go to make a first-class farm. He is conducting his farming operations after good methods and is in receipt of a good income as the result of his labors. Mr. McKinnie is regarded as one of the best citizens of his native township, in whose welfare he takes an active interest, especially in regard to educational matters, and he has filled some of the school offices very acceptably. He is a man of good personal habits, of sound discretion and is sagacious in the management of his affairs.

Mr. McKinnie was first married to Miss Eleanor Hood, and of their marriage one child was born, Maud E. Mrs. McKinnie died after a brief but happy wedded life in her husband's home in Springfield Township. Her parents were Samuel and Elizabeth (Hare) Hood, native of England, and now residents of Springfield. Mrs. McKinnie was born in Wales, and was young when she was brought to this country.

The maiden name of the present wife of our subject was Sophia J. Schneider. She is, like himself, a native of Springfield Township, and was born here February 7, 1859. She is a daughter of Meridith A. and Mary Josephine Schneider, natives of Germany. Her father is a respected resident of this township. Her mother is deceased, her death occurring in Springfield Township. Mr. and Mrs. McKinnie have a pleasant, cozy home and their wedded life is one of happiness, and has been blessed to them by the birth of a daughter, whom they have named Eleanor F.