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WILLIAM H. MACKEY, JR.
William H. Mackey, Jr., United States marshal for the State of Kansas, maintains his headquarters at Topeka, although his residence for many years past has been at Junction City, Kansas. Mr. Mackey was born in Leavenworth County, Kansas, on July 28, 1856, and is a son of William H. and Anna E. (Boher) Mackey.

William H. Mackey, Sr., was born in Kentucky, where he learned and followed the trade of a carriage-maker for some years. He moved West to Leavenworth County, Kansas, and thence to Junction City, where he now resides.

William H. Mackey, Jr., was six years of age when in 1862 he accompanied his parents from his native county to Junction City, Kansas, and there he has since resided. He received a common-school education and at an early day embarked in business. He served as under sheriff a period of four years and as sheriff six years, having been elected to the latter office. He was serving as postmaster of Junction City at the time of his appointment to the office of United States marshal, this appointment being confirmed by the United States Senate on December 18, 1903. Under him are six deputy marshals, of whom B. F. Flenkiken is chief office deputy, while two clerks are employed in the counting room. William H. Mackey, Jr., succeeded L. S. Crum, deceased. Politically, he is unswerving in his support of the Republican party and its principles.

Mr. Mackey married Eva S. Seymour and has four children. They are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Fraternally, Mr. Mackey is a Mason, a Knight of Pythias and an Odd Fellow.