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Catherine McKay 1827–1885

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Catherine McKay in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 10 Jan 1827 · Lancaster Township, Glengarry, Ontario, Canada
Died 11 Jun 1885 · Renfrew, Ontario, Canada
Father John Norman Mckay
Mother Mary Mccrae
Siblings Alexander Mckay, Angus Mckay, Duncan Mckay, Harriet Mckay, Isabella Bella Mckay, John Alexander Mckay, John Mckay, Margaret Mckay, Mary Jane Mckay, Nancy Mckay, Norman Patrick Mckay
Records
Ancestry Family Tree Ontario, Canada, Deaths, 1869-1936 and …
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Researchers connected through Catherine McKay 1827–1885

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Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Catherine McKay began in 1827 in Lancaster Township, Glengarry, Ontario, Canada. Catherine McKay passed away in 1885 in Renfrew, Ontario, Canada.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record Ancestry Family Tree

  2. 2
    Record Ontario, Canada, Deaths, 1869-1936 and Deaths Overseas, 1939-1947

Life Timeline

1827
Birth of Catherine McKay in Lancaster Township, Glengarry, Ontario, Canada
Birth
1885
Death of Catherine McKay in Renfrew, Ontario, Canada
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Catherine McKay

This ancestor line traces from Kingussie and Insch, Inverness-shire, Scotland (1730) to Lancaster Township, Glengarry, Ontario, Canada (1827) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Catherine McKay (1827–1885) was born in Lancaster Township, Glengarry, Ontario, Canada and died in Renfrew, Ontario, Canada. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Catherine in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

John Norman Mckay
Father
Mary Mccrae
Mother

Catherine McKay's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Catherine McKay PTP
1827–1885
Lancaster Township, Glengarry, Ontario, Canada
Parents
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Grandparents
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Catherine McKay's Descendants

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Catherine McKay PTP 1827–1885