William Lee McVey 1881-1918
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William Lee McVey, also known as Willie was the son of William Franklin McVey and his wife Ophelia Pancake. Thus, William was one of many cousins of his generation which included our direct ancestor Everest Elliott Watrous. Willie is thought to be about four years old in this portrait, which was taken in Salt Lake City about 1884. It was a gift to us from Mary Emma who was William’s niece. At this time, William’s entire extended family was living in Utah and were heavily invested in mining. Little else is known about William until his marriage to Ethel Tufts in about 1906. William and Ethel became the parents of one daughter, Ethel Wilma who married Cecil Boucher. William’s posterity extends to the present day.