Duncan McKay 1759–1810
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Duncan McKay in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Duncan McKay 1759–1810
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Duncan McKay began in 1759 in Kingussie and Insch, Inverness-shire, Scotland. In 1786, Duncan McKay established residence. Duncan McKay married catherine mcdonald, and had children including janet mckay, john mckay, norman mckay. Duncan McKay passed away in 1810 in Concession 6 Lancaster Township, Glengarry, Ontario, Canada.
Sources
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1Record Canadian Genealogy Index, 1600s-1900s
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2Baptism Records Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950
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3Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s
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4Immigration Canadian Immigrant Records, Part Two
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Duncan McKay
This ancestor line traces from Kingussie and Insch, Inverness-shire, Scotland (1730) to Kingussie and Insch, Inverness-shire, Scotland (1759) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Duncan McKay (1759–1810) was born in Kingussie and Insch, Inverness-shire, Scotland and died in Concession 6 Lancaster Township, Glengarry, 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
- Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Duncan 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 2 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
Duncan McKay's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record