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Mr. McKean was born October 22, 1854 in Marvin Creek, the son of Bernard
and Bridget Graham McKean. The McKean family were pioneers in the
development
of this section and Charles McKean was a worthy son of this splendid family.
In early life he worked on his father's farm and later engaged in the lumbering
business with the old Smethport
Extract Co. In the latter one of endeavor he was
very successful and made his start on a long, useful business career.