Hall - Blackwood - McKeen - Saunders in Canada:Information about John Crerar McKeen
John Crerar McKeen (b. December 15, 1898, d. September 30, 1972)
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After serving in the First World War, he attended Halifax County Academy and then the Royal Military College of Kingston.He later received an Honourary Law Degree from Dalhousie.In the military, he attained the rank of Lieutenant-Colonel.
On 26 August 1936 J. C. MacKeen's yacht the Kinara (formerly Buccaneer II) exploded in Halifax Harbour.The boat had just refuelled at the Imperial Oil Company's Wharf.David MacKeen turned the key in the ignition switch, and the boat exploded.The explosion send many passengers flying 15 to 20 feet into the air, and shook buildings on shore.All 11 passengers on board were injured [ 27 August 1936 Halifax Herald Headline; the article includes a photograph of David, Dorothy, and Christina].
He became a prominent businessman, acting as chairman and executive of many companies [Who's Who in Canada].In 1936 he was the vice-president of the Royal Securities Corporation.The family home was Bilton, North West Arm, Halifax.Like his brother, he was a member of St. David's Presbyterian Church.After his death his will was disputed in court.
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Burial: Unknown, Camp Hill Cemetery.
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Marriage: 1920
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