Background
Mckinney, Buckner Abernathy was born on January 16, 1872 in McKinney, Texas, United States. Son of Thomas C. and Katherine (Abernathy) Mckinney.
Mckinney, Buckner Abernathy was born on January 16, 1872 in McKinney, Texas, United States. Son of Thomas C. and Katherine (Abernathy) Mckinney.
Educational public schools. Studied law pvtly.
Died 1935); children—Buckner Abernathy, Frances. Admitted to Texas bar, 1902, and practiced at Bonham, Texas, until 1906. Vice president and cashier Durant (Oklahoma) National Bank, 1906-1920.
Director Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas, Texas, 1914-1922, governor, 1922-1925, also 1931-1936, president, March 1, since 1936.
Was vice president American Exchange Bank, Dallas, 1920-1922 and 1925-1929. 1st vice president First National Bank Dallas, 1929-1931.
Member Federal Advisory Council Federal Reserve Board, 1925-1931, president of Council, 1930-1931 (resigned as president upon election as governor of bank). Home: Dallas, Texas
Member Federal Advisory Council Federal Reserve Board, 1925-1931, president of Council, 1930-1931 (resigned as president upon election as governor of bank).
Married Lucile Geers, September 12, 1906. Children: Buckner Abernathy, Frances.