An Illustrated History of the State of Washington, by Rev. H.K. Hines, D.D., The
Lewis Publishing Co., Chicago, IL., 1893, page 343
	
	
	THOMPSON M. McKINNEY, one of the promising young lawyers of Spokane,
Washington, dates his birth in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, July 8, 1864. His father,
Robert McKinney, was born in Ireland, and his mother, nee Annie Young, although
a native of New York city, was reared in Ireland. Although his youthful days
were spent on the farm, his father being engaged in agricultural pursuits, the
subject of our sketch had the best of educational advantages and improved the
same. He took a preparatory course at West Sunbury Academy, after which he
entered Westminster College, New Wilmington, Pennsylvania, where he completed a
classical course, graduating with the degree of A.B. in 1889.
	Having finished his college course, Mr. McKinney came West and located at
Waitsburg, Washington, where he was principal of the Waitsburg Academy a year
and a half. In 1890 he came to Spokane and entered the law firm of Henley &
Scott. That firm being dissolved in 1891, he subsequently formed a partnership,
first with Mr. Ross, and afterward with S. Aug. Johnston, with whom he is now
associated. Not withstanding he has resided in this city so short a time, he has
established himself well in business here and has made hosts of friends. Mr.
McKinney is a thorough scholar and a perfect gentleman. Possessing grace of
manner himself, he has the happy faculty of making others feel at ease with him.
	He is a member of the United Presbyterian Church of Spokane, and is
Secretary of the same.
	
	
Submitted to the WA. Bios Project in September 2003 by Jeffrey L. Elmer
	
	
	
	
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