Alley, B. F. and Munro-Fraser, J. P. "History of Clarke County, Washington Territory : compiled from the most authentic sources ; also biographical sketches of its pioneers and prominent citizens." Portland, Or. : Washington Publishing Co., 1885. E. T. MCKENNEY - was born in Cass county, Michigan, February 22, 1835, and in 1851 settled with his parents in Pottawattamie county, Iowa. He then moved to Harrison county, and while there commenced the study of medicines, continuing his reading on his return to Michigan in 1857, under Dr. Cousins. He there married Elizabeth Zeeck, and in 1860, removed to Harrison county, Iowa, and attended the medical lectures in the Iowa State University and commenced the practice of his profession. In 1879 he came to Sunnyside, Clarke county, where he at present resides. In 1884, Dr. McKenney was elected one of the County Commissioners of Clarke county, a position he ably fills. His family consists of Orlando J., Clara and Herman. Submitted by: Jenny Tenlen * * * * Notice: These biographies were transcribed for the Washington Biographies Project. Unless otherwise stated, no further information is available on the individual featured in the biographies.