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

The story of James Alexander McKay began in 1851 in Nine Mile River, Nova Scotia. 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 Jane McKay, John McKay, Antoinette "Nettie" McKay, Amy Grace MacKay, Walter James McKay, Catherine Sarah McKay, Kathleen McKay, Florence McKay. James Alexander McKay passed away in 1924 in Nine Mile Rive, Hants County, Nova Scotia.

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Biography

  • The story of James Alexander McKay began in 1851 in Nine Mile River, Nova Scotia.
  • 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 Jane McKay, John McKay, Antoinette "Nettie" McKay, Amy Grace MacKay, Walter James McKay, Catherine Sarah McKay, Kathleen McKay, Florence McKay.
  • James Alexander McKay passed away in 1924 in Nine Mile Rive, Hants County, Nova Scotia.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

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
Alexander Thompson
Kathrin Taylor
Hugh Frazer
1753 – 1803
Magdalen Mackenzie
1754 – 1826
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Donald Fraser
1729 – 1790
Magdalen Rose
1732 – 1788
John MacKenzie
1726 – 1774
Beatrix(Betty) McKenzie
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. Jane McKay (abt 1883 – )
  2. 2. John McKay (27 Aug 1884 – 1969)
  3. 3. Antoinette ("Nettie") McKay (27 Dec 1887 – )
  4. 4. Amy (Grace) MacKay (June 23, 1889 – Sept 29 1954)
  5. 5. Walter (James) McKay (10 Mar 1890 – 4 Feb 1942) m. Katherine (Frances) Larisey (18 Jul 1889 – 28 Jun 1965)
    1. 1. Katharine (Beatrice McKay) Myatt (26 Mar 1916 – 4 May 2005) m. Laurent ("Laurie" William Myatt) (Mayette) (10 Dec 1915 – Jul 1980)
      1. 1. Renée (Katherine Myatt) Mason (25 Jul 1945 – 31 Jul 2010) m. Kenneth Mason ( – 6 Oct 2008)
        1. 1. Jennifer
        2. 2. Andrew
        3. 3. Matthew
      2. 2. Gerald (Lawrence) Myatt (1950 – ) m. Elizabeth ("Betty" Jane) Graves (01 June 1950 – )
        1. 1. Sarah (Myatt) Schafer (19 May 1978 – ) m. Jason (Alan) Schafer (31 Mar 1970 – )
        2. 2. Larry Myatt (1 Dec 1979 – ) m. Drew Buchanan (20 Feb 1978 – ) m. Allison Bambury
        3. 3. Pamela (Myatt) Steeves (22 May 1985 – ) m. Joseph ("Joe") Steeves (22 Nov 1977 – )
      3. 3. David (J. A.) Myatt (09 Jun 1954 – 2 Sep 2000)
      4. 4. Greg Myatt
      5. 5. Monica Myatt
      6. 6. Paula (Myatt) Lock
      7. 7. Patricia (Myatt) Bilski m. Miroslaw ("Mirek") Bilski-Piotrowski
      8. 8. Barbara Myatt
    2. 2. Theresa (Audrey) McKay (June 6, 1917 – Dec 11, 2013)
    3. 3. Dorothy McKay (abt 1919 – )
    4. 4. George (Alexander) McKay (abt 1920 – )
    5. 5. Aileen\Ethel (Carol) McKay (abt 1921 – )
    6. 6. James (E) McKay (abt 1923 – )
    7. 7. Joyce McKay
    8. 8. Mary McKay
    9. 9. Arthur McKay
  6. 6. Catherine (Sarah) McKay (5 SEP 1892 – 20 JUN 1961)
  7. 7. Kathleen McKay (September 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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