V. Margaret Gragg, daughter of John Gragg, was probably born in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, date not known; married Benjamin McKinzey, of Augusta County, Virginia. Augusta County court records show Benjamin McKinzey as a juror in 1762, and again in 1768. Apparently the family removed to Buncombe County, North Carolina.
In a letter dated 9 November, 1944, from Herbert B. Kin-zey, Pvt., Camp Blanding, Florida, to Hazel M. Kendall, he stated
"The Widow and children of Benjamin McKinzey, Sr., except William and Benjamin, Jr., who remained in Buncombe County, moved westward into Tennessee, after the death of Benjamin, Sr., in 1807. The family settled on Duck River, where the widow remarried.
Known children:
1. Benjamin McKinzey, Jr.
2. William McKinzey
3. Thomas McKinzey
4. Franklin McKinzey
5. Hannah McKinzey