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Alexander Mckay 1825–1878 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1825

Birth Location: North Carolina

Death Date: 11 Oct 1878

Death Location: Godwin, Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: William McKay

Mother: Gennett McCoy

Spouse(s): Emily Kay

Children(s): Carrie Giles, Erskin Kay, Josephine McKay, Elisabeth Mckay, Usher Mckay, Minnie Mckay, William McCoy, Anna Smith, Bryant McKay

In 1825, Alexander Mckay entered the world in North Carolina, born to William Alexander Mckay And Gennett Mckay Mccoy. In 1840, Alexander Mckay resided in Anson, North Carolina, USA. Alexander Mckay married Emily Mc Kay, and had children including Anna L Smith, Bryant V Mckay, Carrie Olivia Giles, Elisabeth Mckay, Erskin Mc Kay, Josephine Mckay, Minnie Mckay, Usher Mckay, William Mckay Mccoy. Alexander Mckay passed away in 1878 in Godwin, Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1825, Alexander Mckay entered the world in North Carolina, born to William Alexander Mckay And Gennett Mckay Mccoy.
  • In 1840, Alexander Mckay resided in Anson, North Carolina, USA.
  • Alexander Mckay married Emily Mc Kay, and had children including Anna L Smith, Bryant V Mckay, Carrie Olivia Giles, Elisabeth Mckay, Erskin Mc Kay, Josephine Mckay, Minnie Mckay, Usher Mckay, William Mckay Mccoy.
  • Alexander Mckay passed away in 1878 in Godwin, Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William McKay
1773–1872
Birth Location: Iredell County, North Carolina, USA
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Gennett McCoy
1781–1852
Birth Location: Iredell County, North Carolina, USA
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Spouses(s)

Emily Kay
1835–1883
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Children(s)

Carrie Giles
1857–1928
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States of America
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Erskin Kay
1860–
Birth Location: North Carolina
EK
Josephine McKay
1863–1887
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Elisabeth Mckay
1870–
Birth Location: North Carolina
EM
Usher Mckay
1859–1921
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Minnie Mckay
1867–1870
Birth Location: North Carolina
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William McCoy
1866–1962
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Anna Smith
1872–1944
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Bryant McKay
1859–
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Alexander Mckay's Ancestors

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Alexander Mckay
1825–1878
Birth Place: North Carolina
Parents
William Alexander McKay
1773–1872
Iredell County, North Carolina, USA
Gennett (McKay) McCoy
1781–1852
Iredell County, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Archibald McKay
1772–1829
Argyll, Scotland
Margaret Sellars
1773–1845
Robeson, North Carolina
George McCay\McCoy
1750–1793
Iredell County, North Carolina
Margaret Robley
1750–1830
Rowan County, North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
Archibald Sellers
1747–1804
Mary McMillan
1746–1823
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Angus Sellars
1719–1786
Catherine McEwen
1723–1786
Gilbert MacMillan
1712–1772
Christian McBryde
1727–1811

Alexander Mckay's Descendants

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Alexander Mckay (abt 1825–11 Oct 1878) m. Emily (Mc) Kay (abt 1835–17 Oct 1883)
  1. 1. Carrie (Olivia) Giles 1857–1928 m. Jacob (Aulman Giles) Sr 1828–1911
    1. 1. Harriette (Geneva) Lee 1880–1973 m. Leander Lee 1865–1950
      1. 1. Carrie (Olivia) Lee 1914–1984
      2. 2. Garland West 1920–
      3. 3. Rosie (Olive) Lee 1912–1915
      4. 4. Ginny (E) Lee 1891–
      5. 5. David (M) Lee 1900–
    2. 2. John (H) Giles 1888–1950 m. Viola (Myrtle) Jones 1898–1981
      1. 1. Sherrill (W) Giles 1935–1992
      2. 2. Beatrice Giles 1915–2014 m. William (Eldridge) Norris 1914–1992
      3. 3. Rosa (L) Giles 1918–1936
        1. 1. Billy Taylor 1936–1981
      4. 4. Joseph (Monroe) Giles 1923–1984
      5. 5. Joe (M Alfred) W 1928–2013
      6. 6. John (Huske) Giles 1919–1942
      7. 7. Annie (Ruth) Giles 1916–1934
      8. 8. Grace Giles 1920–
      9. 9. Florence Giles 1925–
      10. 10. J (W) Giles 1921–1970 m. Addie (Cleo) Goodwin 1925–1996
      11. 11. Wilton Giles 1928–1997 m. Helen (Marie) Cummings 1928–2017
      12. 12. Robert (Dalton) Giles 1931–1978
      13. 13. Sadie Giles 1913–1996 m. Joseph (Halford) Johnson 1906–1997 m. Johnnie Ochoa 1929–1992
        1. 1. Dorothy Johnson 1928–2017 m. Robert (E) Clasby 1928–1999
      14. 14. Ruby Giles 1915–2002
      15. 15. Hanley Giles 1924–
      16. 16. William (Stanley) Giles 1923–1986
    3. 3. Janette (Ceavie) Giles 1889–1967 m. Burl Coats 1865–1945
      1. 1. Electa Coats 1911–2001 m. William ((Bill) Tyson) Stancil 1907–1964
        1. 1. Joyce (S) Peacock 1936–2007 m. Roland (Dewey Peacock) Sr 1932–1987
        2. 2. Joseph (Martin) Stancil 1937–2013
        3. 3. Lois (Jean) Stancil 1948–1958
        4. 4. Wade (Jordan “Dan” Stancil aka "Drywall Dan" – served in U.S. Air) Force 1939–2012 m. Mary (Melvina Crews (Norris) Stancil) 1931–2010
        5. 5. Lynwood (Tyson) Stancil 1941–2013
        6. 6. Gerald (Wilson (Jenous)) Stancil 1943–2012
      2. 2. Alica Coats 1912–2005 m. Henry Jackson 1913– m. William (Erwin) Hinson 1913–1946
        1. 1. James (Larry) Hinson 1939–1977 m. Renna (Mae) Perks 1942–2014
        2. 2. Nettie (Jane) Hinson 1943–2010 m. James (Edward) Godwin 1939–1987
      3. 3. Corlis (J) Coats 1914–1989 m. Sadie (Irene) Johnson 1920–
      4. 4. Aliene Coats 1916–2005 m. James (Melvin) Black 1911–1987
        1. 1. Nell (Ruth "Nellie") Black 1940–2020
      5. 5. Mamie Coats 1917–1994 m. Aden (Ives) Spell 1906–1989 m. Colie (Blease) Johnson 1911–1995
      6. 6. William (G) Coats 1923–
      7. 7. Burell Coats 1919–1981
      8. 8. Milton (J) Coats 1923–2013 m. Bernice (Stephenson) Coats 1928–2014
      9. 9. David (H) Coats 1921–1975 m. Ruby (Lee) Butts 1926–2011 m. Juanita (Pettrey or) Pettry 1938–1992
    4. 4. Daisy Lee 1895–1949 m. Ludlow ("Letlow" L) Lee 1892–1961
      1. 1. Melva Lee 1940–2004 m. Fletcher (Morgan) West 1936–1997
      2. 2. Ohoia Lee 1928–
      3. 3. Edison (Bryant) Lee 1929–1982
      4. 4. Ruth Lee 1916–1993 m. Samuel Barbour 1917–1978
      5. 5. Eunice (Mae Lee) (Gardener) 1920–1969 m. Clarence (Braxton) Gardner 1914–2004
        1. 1. Ruby (Marie) Corbin 1938–2000 m. Robert (Lanier) Corbin 1932–2014
        2. 2. Clarence (Edward) Gardner 1936–2012
      6. 6. Gladys Lee 1918–1930 m. Riley (Warren) Vann 1912–2001
        1. 1. Larry (Dale) Vann 1938–1989
      7. 7. Dorothy (Frances) Lee 1919–1996 m. Ralph (James) Raper 1916–1981
        1. 1. John (Thomas) Raper 1940–1989
      8. 8. Grace (Ellen) Lee 1920–1971 m. Charles (Howell) Jackson 1913–1988
        1. 1. Charles (Warren) Jackson 1946–2017
      9. 9. James (Oliver) Lee 1915–1990 m. Vera (Jones) Lee 1913–1998 m. Margaret Coley 1925–1950
      10. 10. Mary (V) Lee 1924–
      11. 11. Jessie Lee 1919–1999 m. Joseph (Evander) Tyndall 1923–1991
        1. 1. James (Evander) Tyndall 1946–2014
      12. 12. Lovit Lee 1931–2004
      13. 13. Warren (G) Lee 1922–1990 m. Olive Lee 1922–
      14. 14. Mable Lee 1922–1922
      15. 15. Carl (Edward) Lee 1931–1934
      16. 16. Ellis (Ludlow) Lee 1923–1981 m. Carrie (Inez) Lawter 1930–2002
      17. 17. Ruth (Evelin) Lee 1916–1917
      18. 18. Dorotha Lee 1919–1919
    5. 5. David Giles 1897–1960
    6. 6. Carrie (E) Bryant 1887–1938 m. Alfred (Avery) Bryant 1885–1958
    7. 7. Charlie Giles 1884–1981
    8. 8. Florence Giles 1892–1967
    9. 9. Margaret Blount 1878–1968 m. William (R.) Blount 1882–1919
      1. 1. John (William) Blount 1911–1997 m. Viola (Mae) Wood 1913–2009
        1. 1. James (Leon) Blount 1934–1960
        2. 2. Billy (Ray) Blount 1939–1953
        3. 3. Jarvis (Lee Blount) Sr 1941–2009
      2. 2. Watson (Fairly) Blount 1914–1992 m. Annie (Mae) Ellington 1911–
      3. 3. Easton Blount 1915–1965 m. Flora (Mildred) Macdonald 1920–
      4. 4. Eangen Blunt 1919–1995 m. Ruby (Elizabeth) Butler 1922–1996
      5. 5. Clarence Blount 1913–1986 m. Mildred Ballard 1923–1998
        1. 1. Dallas (Gaines) Blount 1938–1991
    10. 10. Jacob (Alman Giles) Jr. 1882–1952 m. Lula (F) Giles 1891–1949
      1. 1. Henry (O) Giles 1911–1949 m. Maybell Godwin 1913–1997
      2. 2. J (Hubert) Giles 1915–1983 m. Vernie (Ethel) Epps 1914–1979
      3. 3. Francis Giles 1918–2012 m. James (Ruffin) Johnson 1917–
      4. 4. Conrad (D) Giles 1921–1942
      5. 5. Inez (Alene) Thompson 1929–1981 m. Paul (Wilson) Thompson 1926–2000
      6. 6. Mathew (F) Giles 1913–1987 m. Frank (M) Giles 1915–2001
        1. 1. Peggy (Sue) Giles 1937–1988
        2. 2. Fanny (Lou Giles) Byrd 1934–2007
      7. 7. Olivia Giles 1927–1957
      8. 8. Almond Giles 1922–1995 m. Lois (Lee) Hamm 1919–2000
      9. 9. Burt Giles 1925–
    11. 11. Urshin Giles 1886–1927 m. Maggie (Mae) Porter 1890–1969
      1. 1. Edward Giles 1914–1971 m. Marie Coates 1923–
      2. 2. Ester Giles 1918–1982 m. Crowely (Clark) Allen 1914–2010
      3. 3. Willie Giles 1924–
      4. 4. Grace Surles 1931–2020
      5. 5. Sarah (Catherine) Giles 1933–2012
      6. 6. Lillian (May) Giles 1910–1996 m. William (Owen Mccorkle) Jr 1906–1945
      7. 7. Mary (E) Giles 1922–
    12. 12. William (R "Billie") Giles 1891–1927
  2. 2. Erskin (Mc) Kay 1860–
  3. 3. Josephine McKay 1863–1887 m. Giles (Lucas) M.D. 1860–1929
    1. 1. Erick Lucas 1887–1946 m. Celia (Nettie) Robb 1887–1974
      1. 1. Celia (Jane) Lucas 1921–1989
      2. 2. W (Erich) Lucas 1923–2008 m. Patricia (Anne) LaTourette 1925–2012
  4. 4. Elisabeth Mckay 1870–
  5. 5. Usher Mckay 1859–1921 m. Sarah (Ann) McKoy 1868–1957
    1. 1. William (Alexander) McKoy 1895–1917
    2. 2. Thomas (Henry) McKoy 1903–1985 m. Katie (Pearl) Jones 1909–2008
      1. 1. Usher (Bryant) McKoy 1929–1981
    3. 3. Sarah (Myrtle) McKoy 1900–1981 m. Claude (L Nellie) Gatlin 1897–1976
      1. 1. Thomas (Lee) Gatlin 1921–1989 m. Dorothy Free 1925–
      2. 2. William (A) Gatlin 1923–1963 m. Jeweline (Elizabeth) Pledger 1925–
      3. 3. Virginia (Maxine) Gatlin 1925–1983 m. Meryl Christiansen 1926–
      4. 4. T (Myrtle) Gatlin 1926–2018 m. Gerald (A) Ives 1923–
    4. 4. James (Milton) McKoy 1911–1937 m. Jewel McKay 1911–1993
    5. 5. Mimmie (E) Mcroy 1907–1985 m. Erna (Hamilton) Mustin 1902–1974
      1. 1. Betty (Ellen) Mustin 1944–1961
      2. 2. James (Milton) Mustin 1948–1948
      3. 3. Lila (Nutel) Mustin 1930–2011
      4. 4. Roxie (Jean) Dilmore 1949–1992
      5. 5. William (McKoy) Mustin 1933–2015
      6. 6. Erna (Hamilton Mustin) Jr 1928–1968
      7. 7. Leonard (Leo) Mustin 1939–2017
    6. 6. George (Lile) McKoy 1892–1895
    7. 7. Mary (Emma) McKoy 1897–1897
  6. 6. Minnie Mckay 1867–1870 m. Elijah (Bright) Parker 1864–1937
    1. 1. Irene (McKoy) Parker 1890–1981 m. Parley (Bryan Rasmussen) Sr 1898–1952
      1. 1. John (Parker) Rasmusson 1932–1946
      2. 2. Parley (B Rasmusen) Jr 1925–
    2. 2. Annie (L) Parker 1893–
    3. 3. Emma (F) Parker 1895–
    4. 4. Josephine Parker 1898–1982 m. Lester (Maxwell) Greene 1905–1996
      1. 1. Lester (Maxwell Greene) Jr. 1929–1999
    5. 5. Sarah (Ethel) Parker 1900–1989 m. David (Lonzo Wray) Jr 1906–2003
      1. 1. John (David) Wray 1933–2015
      2. 2. Wray 1931–1931
    6. 6. Edward (B.) Parker 1910–
    7. 7. John (Walson Parker) Sr. 1903–1990 m. Millie Biggs 1907–1999
    8. 8. Okalee Parker 1907–1954 m. Kathleen (Rose) LaValley 1917–1982
  7. 7. William (Mckay) McCoy 1866–1962 m. Josie McKoy 1882–1934
    1. 1. Paul Mckoy 1913–1956
    2. 2. Thomas (Timmy) McCoy 1914–1973
    3. 3. Eugene (Newt) McCoy 1917–1988
    4. 4. Mildred ("Millie" Mae) McCoy 1920–2000 m. Dennis (Dean) Depriest 1912–1974
    5. 5. Malcom McKoy 1920–
    6. 6. Laurence Mckoy 1923–2001
    7. 7. Mall Mckoy 1909–
  8. 8. Anna (L) Smith 1872–1944 m. Alvis (Lucas "A B") Smith 1874–1955
    1. 1. Malcom Smith 1910–1980 m. Eula (May) Turner 1913–1971
      1. 1. Jack (William) Smith 1930–1969
    2. 2. Roir (A) Smith 1905–1981 m. Hugh Park 1906–1974
      1. 1. Sam (Hugh) Park 1942–1983
      2. 2. Baby (Girl) Park 1932–1932
    3. 3. Chauncey (M) Smith 1900–1961
    4. 4. Mccoy Smith 1911–1946
    5. 5. Alvis (L) Smith 1896–1971
    6. 6. Sally (E (Sallie)) Smith 1901–1970 m. Jesse (L) Butler 1883–
    7. 7. Mattie (M) Smith 1912–
  9. 9. Bryant (V) McKay 1859–

Alexander Mckay's Timeline

8 Records

1818
28 Apr 1818
Birth of Alexander Mckay in North Carolina, United States
North Carolina, United States
1825
abt 1825
Birth of Alexander Mckay in North Carolina
North Carolina
1840
1840
Age 15
Alexander Mckay resided here in Anson, North Carolina, USA
Anson, North Carolina, USA
1850
1850
Age 25
Alexander Mckay resided here in Morven, Anson, North Carolina, USA
Morven, Anson, North Carolina, USA
1860
1860
Age 35
Alexander Mckay resided here in Cumberland, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA
Cumberland, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA
1866
1866
Age 41
Alexander Mckay resided here in North Carolina, USA
North Carolina, USA
1870
1870
Age 45
Alexander Mckay resided here in Carvers Creek, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA
Carvers Creek, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA
1878
11 Oct 1878
Age 53
Death of Alexander Mckay in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Apr 1818
    Event Place: North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Death Certificates, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] 1850 U.S. Federal Census - Slave Schedules, The National Archive in Washington DC; Washington, DC; NARA Microform Publication: M432; Title: Seventh Census Of The United States, 1850; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29
    [3] Arkansas, Death Certificates, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Death Certificates; Year: 1921; Roll: 3
    [4] Arkansas, Death Certificates, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Death Certificates; Year: 1944; Roll: 4

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1825
    Event Place: North Carolina

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Anson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Morven, Anson, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1850 U.S. Federal Census - Slave Schedules, The National Archive in Washington DC; Washington, DC; NARA Microform Publication: M432; Title: Seventh Census Of The United States, 1850; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Cumberland, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1866
    Event Place: North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S. IRS Tax Assessment Lists

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Carvers Creek, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Oct 1878
    Event Place: Northern Ireland

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Godwin, Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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