Researching Ross Mackechnie
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 | Did you know that in the 1881 UK census there were 74 people with the Mackechnie surname? In that year Mackechnie was ranked number 3505 for popularity in the UK. |
The name Ross means "Woody Meadow" and is of Teutonic origin.
Records of Ross Mackechnie on Ancestry
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Birth, Death and Marriage Records for Ross Mackechnie and the Mackechnie Family Tree
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| Did you know that there are currently 262 people with the Mackechnie surname in the UK? Mackechnie is now ranked number 3796 for popularity in the UK. |
Mackechnie Genealogy Databases
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Some Famous People called Ross Mackechnie
Ross MacKechnie
Archibald Ross MacKechnie (December 24, 1895 – August 15, 1967) was an American football coach. He served as the head football coach at Mississippi State University from the 1933 through 1934 seasons. During his two-season tenure, MacKechnie compiled an overall record of seven wins, twelve losses and one tie (7–12–1). A captain in the Army at the time, MacKechnie also had responsibility for instructing the Reserve Officers' Training Corps program at the time.
During World War II, MacKechnie commanded the 162nd Infantry Regiment during operations in New Guinea during the Salamaua–Lae campaign.
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