Background
Mckean, William Wister was born on September 19, 1800 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Judge Joseph Borden and Hannah (Miles) Mckean.
Mckean, William Wister was born on September 19, 1800 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Judge Joseph Borden and Hannah (Miles) Mckean.
Captain, 1855, commodore, 1862.
Member board which recommended locating regular naval school at Annapolis (Maryland.).
Married Davis Rosa Clark, August 25, 1824, 12 children.