[p. 806] a representative business citizen of Ellwood City, a member of the firm of McKim Bros., dealers in furniture, at No. 229 Sixth Street, was born in Beaver County, Pennsylvania, October 26, 1877, and is a son of Frank W. and Margaret (Campbell) McKim., The parents of Mr. McKim were both natives of Pennsylvania, the mother being born in 1843. She survives and resides at Ellwood City. The father died in this city December, 1907. He owned a valuable farm of 200 acres in Beaver County.
Frank C. McKim was educated in the schools of Beaver County, and afterward worked for five years with the Frankfort Steel Forging Company, and later for two years with the Erie Forge Company. In November, 1905, in partnership with his brother, John G. McKim, he embarked in the furniture business at Ellwood City. Wilbert C., a younger brother, is also identified with the business, but is employed by the Steel Car Forge Company. The firm of McKim Bros., backed by capital, youth and enterprise, has made steady progress, and now leads in the furniture line in this section.
Frank C. McKim has been a member of the United Presbyterian Church for the past thirteen years. He belongs to several of the leading fraternal organizations, being a member of Alma Lodge No. 420, Knights of Pythias, the Knights of the Golden Eagles No. 364, and the Knights and Ladies of Honor. In politics he is affiliated with the Republican party.
20th Century History of New Castle and Lawrence County Pennsylvania and Representative Citizens Hon. Aaron L. Hazen Richmond-Arnold Publishing Company, Chicago, Ill., 1908
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