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Donald Mckay 1858–1919 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 Aug 1858

Birth Location: Applecross, Ross-shire, Scotland

Death Date: 27 Jul 1919

Death Location: Riverton, Southland District, Southland District, New Zealand

Father: John Mckay

Mother: Helen Finlayson

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Reid

Children(s): Sarah McKay

The story of Donald Mckay began in 1858 in Applecross, Ross-shire, Scotland. In 1861, Donald Mckay resided in Uig, Argyll, Scotland. In 1871, Donald Mckay resided in Applecross, Ross-shire, Scotland. Donald Mckay married Elizabeth Reid, and had children including Sarah Martha Mckay. Donald Mckay passed away in 1919 in Riverton, Southland District, Southland District, New Zealand.

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Biography

  • The story of Donald Mckay began in 1858 in Applecross, Ross-shire, Scotland.
  • In 1861, Donald Mckay resided in Uig, Argyll, Scotland.
  • In 1871, Donald Mckay resided in Applecross, Ross-shire, Scotland.
  • Donald Mckay married Elizabeth Reid, and had children including Sarah Martha Mckay.
  • Donald Mckay passed away in 1919 in Riverton, Southland District, Southland District, New Zealand.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Donald Mckay's Ancestors

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Donald Mckay
1858–1919
Birth Place: Applecross, Ross-shire, Scotland
Parents
John Mckay
1818–1886
Ross-shire, Scotland
Helen Finlayson
1827–
Plockton, Ross-shire, Scotland
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Donald Mckay's Descendants

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Donald Mckay (10 Aug 1858–27 Jul 1919) m. Elizabeth Reid (03 Aug 1872–18 Sep 1929)
  1. 1. Sarah (Martha) McKay 1884–1944 m. Frederick Wright 1891–1939
    1. 1. Margaret (Mary) Finn 1925–2015 m. Rolfe (B) Finn 1925–2019

Donald Mckay's Timeline

5 Records

1858
10 Aug 1858
Birth of Donald Mckay in Applecross, Ross-shire, Scotland
Applecross, Ross-shire, Scotland
1861
1861
Age 3
Donald Mckay resided here in Uig, Argyll, Scotland
Uig, Argyll, Scotland
1871
1871
Age 13
Donald Mckay resided here in Applecross, Ross-shire, Scotland
Applecross, Ross-shire, Scotland
1902
1902
Age 44
Donald Mckay resided here in Glencoe, Southland, Southland, New Zealand
Glencoe, Southland, Southland, New Zealand
1919
27 Jul 1919
Age 61
Death of Donald Mckay in Riverton, Southland, Southland, New Zealand
Riverton, Southland, Southland, New Zealand

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Aug 1858
    Event Place: Applecross, Ross-shire, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] 1861 Scotland Census, Parish: Uig; ED: 2; Page: 14; Line: 8; Roll: CSSCT1861_11
    [2] 1871 Scotland Census, Parish: Applecross; ED: 5; Page: 5; Line: 12; Roll: CSSCT1871_11
    [3] Queensland, Australia, Passenger Lists, 1848-1912, Queensland State Archives; Registers of Immigrant Ships' Arrivals; Series: Series ID 13086; Roll: M1703
    [4] Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950
    [5] New Zealand, Cemetery Records
    [6] Database online.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Uig, Argyll, Scotland
    Record Source: 1861 Scotland Census, Parish: Uig; ED: 2; Page: 14; Line: 8; Roll: CSSCT1861_11

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Applecross, Ross-shire, Scotland
    Record Source:
    [1] 1871 Scotland Census, Parish: Applecross; ED: 5; Page: 5; Line: 12; Roll: CSSCT1871_11
    [2] Database online.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 11 Aug 1888
    Event Place: Moreton, Cheshire, England
    Record Source: Queensland, Australia, Passenger Lists, 1848-1912, Queensland State Archives; Registers of Immigrant Ships' Arrivals; Series: Series ID 13086; Roll: M1703

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1902
    Event Place: Glencoe, Southland, Southland, New Zealand
    Record Source: New Zealand, City & Area Directories

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: London, England
    Record Source: Queensland, Australia, Passenger Lists, 1848-1912, Queensland State Archives; Registers of Immigrant Ships' Arrivals; Series: Series ID 13086; Roll: M1703

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Jul 1919
    Event Place: Riverton, Southland, Southland, New Zealand
    Record Source:
    [1] New Zealand, Death Index, 1848-1964
    [2] Australia and New Zealand, Find a Grave Index
    [3] New Zealand, Cemetery Records
    [4] New Zealand, Cemetery Records
    [5] Database online.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Riverton, Southland District, Southland District, New Zealand
    Record Source:
    [1] Australia and New Zealand, Find a Grave Index
    [2] New Zealand, Cemetery Records
    [3] New Zealand, Cemetery Records

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