Francis Oliver McKinsey and Josephine Scott McKinsey Papers

Francis Oliver McKinsey was born on October 20th, 1878 in Haltom City, Texas to George and Hester McKinsey. Josephine McKinsey was born Josephine Scott on June 28th, 1864 in McKinney Texas to Enos and Sarah Scott. Both Francis and Josephine were admitted into AddRan Christian University (now Texas Christian University) and attended from 1879-1881. During this time Josephine and Francis dated and then eventually married in 1882. They had four children together. After Francis graduated he actually taught a few classes at AddRan before he embarked on his legal career. He took the bar in the early 1900's and was an active lawyer in Weatherford. Due to his rising success in 1913 he was promoted to District Judge and served as such for 16 years. During his time as a District Judge he actively worked towards and supported the Prohibition movement. He was highly regarded by his peers because of his attention to detail, firm moral standings, and intellectual honesty. By 1929 he was nominated to Governor Dan Moody to be elected for the Commission of Appeals and ultimately the Supreme Bench. During his time as a District Judge, Francis also fought against the Klu Klux Klan and often spoke out against their acts of hate, anarchy, and racism. He used his authority as District Judge to help Governor Dan Moody to stand up against the racist and destructive group. Francis died in 1935 and after his death TCU gave him and his family an honorary LLD degree to celebrate his life and dedication to law.