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James Alexander McKay 1851–1924 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: March 2, 1851

Birth Location: Nine Mile River, Nova Scotia

Death Date: 11 Sept 1924

Death Location: Nine Mile Rive, Hants County, Nova Scotia

Father: Alexander McKay

Mother: Jane Fraser

Spouse(s): Sarah Brady

Children(s): Walter McKay, Catherine McKay, Amy MacKay, Jane McKay, Antoinette McKay, John McKay, Kathleen McKay, Florence McKay

In 1851, James Alexander McKay entered the world in Nine Mile River, Nova Scotia, born to Alexander Mckay And Jane Fraser. In 1891, James Alexander McKay resided in Nine Mile River, Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada. In 1901, James Alexander McKay resided in Nova Scotia, Canada. James Alexander McKay married Sarah T Brady, and had children including Amy Grace Mackay, Antoinette Nettie Mckay, Catherine Sarah Mckay, Florence Mckay, Jane Mckay, John Mckay, Kathleen Mckay, Walter James Mckay. James Alexander McKay passed away in 1924 in Nine Mile Rive, Hants County, Nova Scotia.

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Biography

  • In 1851, James Alexander McKay entered the world in Nine Mile River, Nova Scotia, born to Alexander Mckay And Jane Fraser.
  • In 1891, James Alexander McKay resided in Nine Mile River, Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada.
  • In 1901, James Alexander McKay resided in Nova Scotia, Canada.
  • James Alexander McKay married Sarah T Brady, and had children including Amy Grace Mackay, Antoinette Nettie Mckay, Catherine Sarah Mckay, Florence Mckay, Jane Mckay, John Mckay, Kathleen Mckay, Walter James Mckay.
  • James Alexander McKay passed away in 1924 in Nine Mile Rive, Hants County, Nova Scotia.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

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James McKay's Ancestors

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James McKay
1851–1924
Birth Place: Nine Mile River, Nova Scotia
Parents
Alexander McKay
1809–1884
Nine Mile River, Hants County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Jane Fraser
1822–1908
Nine Mile River, Hants County, NS, Canada
Grandparents
Evan McKay
1779–1838
Glen Morrison, Inverness-shire, Scotland
Ann Thompson
1776–1812
Glenmoriston, Highland, Scotland
James Fraser
1777–1853
West River, Pictou, Nova Scotia, Canada
Nancy Fraser
1784–1866
Cornwallis, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
Great-Grandparents
Hugh Frazer
1753–1803
Magdalen Mackenzie
1754–1826
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Donald Fraser
1729–1790
Magdalen Rose
1732–1788
John Brea
1726–1774
Beatrix(Betty) Davochmaluak
1734–1809

James McKay's Descendants

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James (Alexander) McKay (March 2, 1851–11 Sept 1924) m. Sarah (T) Brady (24 Aug 1862–28 Nov 1934)
  1. 1. Walter (James) McKay 1890–1942 m. Katherine (Frances) Larisey 1889–1965
    1. 1. Katharine (Beatrice McKay) Myatt 1916–2005 m. Laurent ("Laurie" William Myatt) (Mayette) 1915–1980
      1. 1. Renée (Katherine Myatt) Mason 1945–2010 m. Kenneth Mason –2008
    2. 2. George (Alexander) McKay 1920–
    3. 3. Theresa (Audrey) McKay 1917–2013
    4. 4. Dorothy McKay 1919–
    5. 5. Aileen\Ethel (Carol) McKay 1921–
    6. 6. James (E) McKay 1923–
  2. 2. Catherine (Sarah) McKay 1892–1961
  3. 3. Amy (Grace) MacKay 1889–1954
  4. 4. Jane McKay 1883–
  5. 5. Antoinette ("Nettie") McKay 1887–
  6. 6. John McKay 1884–1969
  7. 7. Kathleen McKay 1893–
  8. 8. Florence McKay 1894–

James McKay's Timeline

4 Records

1851
March 2, 1851
Birth of James Alexander McKay in Nine Mile River, Nova Scotia
Nine Mile River, Nova Scotia
1891
1891
Age 40
James Alexander McKay resided here in Nine Mile River, Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada
Nine Mile River, Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada
1901
1901
Age 50
James Alexander McKay resided here in Nova Scotia, Canada
Nova Scotia, Canada
1924
11 Sept 1924
Age 73
Death of James Alexander McKay in Nine Mile Rive, Hants County, Nova Scotia
Nine Mile Rive, Hants County, Nova Scotia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: March 2, 1851
    Event Place: Nine Mile River, Nova Scotia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1891 Census of Canada, Year: 1891; Census Place: Nine Mile River, Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada; Roll: T-6316; Family No: 120
    [2] 1901 Census of Canada, Year: 1901; Census Place: Nova Scotia; Page: 9; Family No: 83

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Nine Mile River, Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: 1891 Census of Canada, Year: 1891; Census Place: Nine Mile River, Hants, Nova Scotia, Canada; Roll: T-6316; Family No: 120

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: 1901 Census of Canada, Year: 1901; Census Place: Nova Scotia; Page: 9; Family No: 83

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Sept 1924
    Event Place: Nine Mile Rive, Hants County, Nova Scotia

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