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Edgar Mackay¹

M, b. 1941, d. 1987

Father

David Ellery Mackay¹ b. May 1907

Mother

Robina May Cameron¹ b. 1913, d. 31 Mar 2001

Charts

Descendants of William Read

Last Edited

9 Sep 2012

Birth*

Edgar Mackay was born in 1941 in New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.^1,2

He was the son of David Ellery Mackay and Robina May Cameron.¹

Death*

Edgar Mackay died in 1987.²

Burial*

He was buried in People's Cemetery, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.53058,-63.68647.
Inscription: MACKAY / 1941 Edgar J. B. 1987.²

Tombstone, Edgar MacKay (1941-1987). People's Cemetery, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Citations

[S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
[S7389] Tombstone, People's Cemetery, Malpeque, Prince Edward Island, Edgar MacKay tombstone inscription; read by David A. Walker, 18 August 2012.

Edward Mackay

Last Edited

16 Apr 2001

Family

Sarah Mysie Taylor

Child

Daniel McKay+ b. 1831, d. 17 Jul 1903

Edwin Joseph Mackay¹

M, b. 10 May 1911, d. 13 March 1976

Father

William Rankin MacKay¹ b. 31 Jan 1883, d. 1950

Mother

Emeline Mercedes Read¹ b. 25 Oct 1881, d. 1980

Charts

Descendants of William Read

Last Edited

24 Feb 2012

Birth*

Edwin Joseph Mackay was born on 10 May 1911 in Prince Edward Island, Canada.^1,2

He was the son of William Rankin MacKay and Emeline Mercedes Read.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Edwin Joseph Mackay was enumerated on the census of June 1911 in the household of William Rankin MacKay in Lot 19, New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; their infant son Edwin Joseph, not yet named on the 1911 census was entered with a birth date one month prior to the enumeration. The 1911 census began 1 June 1911, but didn't finish until 26 February 1912. Included in the household with William were his wife Emeline (entered as Emiline), daughter Dorothy, sons David, Nelson and Edwin, and his aunt Ellen, who had helped raise him.²

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Edwin Joseph Mackay was enumerated on the census of 1921 in the household of Emeline Mercedes Read in Travellers Rest, New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Emeline (age 38), recorded as married, but her husband was not enumerated, her children Dorothy (age 15), David (age 14), Nelson (age 11), Edwin (age 9), Balfour (age 6), George (age 3) & Francis (age 1), her aunt Ellen MacKay (age 87) and Joseph Gillis (age 23), an unrelated boarder. Emeline's daughter Cassie was not enumerated. Emeline's occupation was recorded as 'farmer operator'.³

Death*

Edwin Joseph Mackay died on 13 March 1976 at age 64.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40568,-63.77626.
Inscription: MACKAY / Edwin J. MacKay / May 10, 1911 - March 13, 1976. / Love Mother.⁴

Tombstone, Edwin Joseph MacKay (1911-1976). The Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward island, Canada.

Family

Children

Carl Mackay⁵ b. 7 Feb 1938, d. 14 Feb 2011
Bobby Mackay¹ b. Mar 1939, d. 3 Jul 1939

Citations

[S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
[S3716] 1911 Canada Census - William McKay (1883-1950), Household #33, June 1911, Microfilm unknown film, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, District 30, Page 3, Line 44, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S9075] 1921 Canada Census, Travellers Rest, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of Emeline (Read) MacKay Household #116, 15-16 June 1921, Microfilm LAC Reference Number RG 31, Folder Number 103, Page 11, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S5063] Cemetery Marker - Edwin Joseph MacKay, Edwin Joseph MacKay Tombstone inscription; David A. Walker, 29 August 2010.
[S5306] Obituary - Carl MacKay, Davison Funeral Home, Kensington, P.E.I.

Elizabeth Mackay

Last Edited

16 Apr 2001

Family

John Sutherland

Child

William Donald Sutherland+ b. 9 Apr 1872, d. 5 Mar 1951

Elizabeth Emeline Mackay

F, b. 1879

Father

John A. Mackay b. 1841, d. 1928

Mother

Charity Urquhart Campbell b. 3 Aug 1850, d. 1921

Charts

Descendants of John Townsend & Catherine Abel

Last Edited

12 May 2011

Birth*

Elizabeth Emeline Mackay was born in 1879.

She was the daughter of John A. Mackay and Charity Urquhart Campbell.

Elizabeth Hall MacKay¹

F, b. 1874, d. 1963

Charts

Descendants of John Townsend & Catherine Abel

Last Edited

17 Jan 2014

Birth*

Elizabeth Hall MacKay was born in 1874.¹

Marriage*

She married William S. Cousins, son of Archibald Cousins and Margaret Sutherland.¹

Death*

Elizabeth Hall MacKay died in 1963.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Peoples Cemetery, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.52982,-63.68741.
COUSINS / William Cousins / 1872 - 1930 / His Wife / Elizabeth Hall MacKay / 1874 - 1963 / Gone But Not Forgotten.¹

Tombstone, William Cousins (1872-1930), his wife Elizabeth Hall MacKay (1874-1963). Peoples Cemetery, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Family

William S. Cousins b. 1872, d. 1930

Citations

[S8791] Tombstone, Peoples Cemetery, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, William S. Cousins marker inscription; read by David A. Walker, 16 August 2013.

Ella Gertrude MacKay¹

F, b. 24 January 1885, d. 16 February 1970

Charts

Descendants of John Townsend & Catherine Abel

Last Edited

10 Nov 2013

Name-Com

Ella Gertrude MacKay is commonly known as Gertie MacKay.²

Birth*

She was born on 24 January 1885.

Marriage*

She married James Cousins, son of Archibald Cousins and Margaret Sutherland.

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Ella Gertrude MacKay was enumerated on the census of 1921 in the household of James Cousins in Spring Valley, Township of Baltic, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with James (age 42) were his wife Gertrude MacKay (age 36), their children Marion (age 10), Gordon (age 6), David (age 4) & Margaret (age 2), and widowed Archibald Cousins, father of James. James was a farmer. The family religion was Presbyterian.³

Death*

Ella Gertrude MacKay died on 16 February 1970 at age 85.

Burial*

She was buried in Peoples Cemetery, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.52978,-63.68746.
Inscription: COUSINS / James Cousins 1881 - 1940 / His Wife / Ella Gertrude MacKay / 1885 - 1970 / Daughter / Mildred 1913 - 1914 / Thy Rest is Won.⁴

Tombstone, James Cousins (1881-1940), his wife Ella Gertrude MacKay (1885-1970), their daughter Mildred (1913-1914). Peoples Cemetery, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Family

James Cousins b. 2 September 1880, d. December 1940

Children

Marion Eliza Cousins² b. 21 May 1911, d. 1987
Mildred Cousins⁴ b. 1913, d. 1914
Gordon MacKay Cousins⁵ b. 23 Aug 1914
David Sutherland Cousins+⁶ b. 17 Feb 1917, d. 27 Oct 1989
Margaret Elizabeth Cousins⁷ b. 26 Dec 1918

Citations

[S3390] Ruby Cousins, "Ruby Cousins, personal communication," e-mail message to David A. Walker. Hereinafter cited as "Ruby Cousins, personal communication."
[S8621] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Princetown United Church, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 2, Page 156, (26 January 1912). Hereinafter cited as PARO Baptismal Index.
[S8629] 1921 Canada Census, Baltic, Spring Valley, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of James Cousins & Gertrude MacKay household #77, 1921, digital copy of original image LAC Reference RG 31, folder #104, Census Place: Spring Valley, Page 7, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S8622] Cemetery marker, Peoples Cemetery, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, James Cousins & Gertrude MacKay tombstone inscription; read by David A. Walker, 16 August 2013.
[S8624] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Princetown United Church, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 2, Page 158, (17 June 1915). Hereinafter cited as PARO Baptismal Index.
[S8625] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Princetown United Church, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 2, Page 162, (17 October 1919). Hereinafter cited as PARO Baptismal Index.
[S8628] Baptismal Index, PARO, Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Princetown United Church, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Record Book 2, Page 162, (17 October 1919). Hereinafter cited as PARO Baptismal Index.

Elva Emeline Mackay¹

F, b. 1929, d. 1929

Father

Herbert E. MacKay b. 27 Apr 1896, d. 20 May 1985

Mother

Elva Edna Bernard b. 24 Nov 1894, d. 4 May 1972

Charts

Descendants of John Townsend & Catherine Abel

Last Edited

19 Dec 2013

Death*

Elva Emeline Mackay died in 1929.¹

Birth*

She was born in 1929.¹

She was the daughter of Herbert E. MacKay and Elva Edna Bernard.

Burial*

Elva Emeline Mackay was buried in Peoples Cemetery, New London, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.46286,-63.51616.
Inscription: MACKAY / Bert E. MacKay / April 27, 1896 - May 20, 1985 / His Wife / Elva E. Bernard / Nov. 24, 1894 - May 4, 1972 / Their infant daughter / Elva Emeline 1929.¹

Tombstone, Bert E. MacKay, his wife Elva E. Bernard, their infant daughter Elva Emeline. Peoples Cemetery, New London, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Citations

[S8654] Cemetery tombstone, Peoples Cemetery, New London, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Bert MacKay & Elva Bernard marker inscription; read by David A. Walker, 11 September 2013.

Ewen Mackay¹

Father

William McKay¹ b. 4 May 1827, d. b 28 Jun 1878

Mother

Rachel Hamilton Walker¹ b. 22 Apr 1829, d. 28 Jun 1878

Charts

Descendants of David Walker & Margaret Hetherington

Last Edited

30 Mar 2005

Ewen Mackay was the son of William McKay and Rachel Hamilton Walker.¹

Citations

[S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.

Flora Mackay

Last Edited

16 Apr 2001

Family

Edward Ramsay

Children

Janet Ramsay+ b. 1802, d. 1873
Agnes Mary Ramsay+ b. 22 Aug 1804, d. 20 Dec 1884

Francis Edgar Mackay¹

M, b. 16 January 1920, d. 20 March 1975

Father

William Rankin MacKay² b. 31 Jan 1883, d. 1950

Mother

Emeline Mercedes Read² b. 25 Oct 1881, d. 1980

Charts

Descendants of William Read

Last Edited

15 Dec 2011

Name-Com

Francis Edgar Mackay is commonly known as Francis.²

Birth*

He was born on 16 January 1920.²

He was the son of William Rankin MacKay and Emeline Mercedes Read.²

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Francis Edgar Mackay was enumerated on the census of 1921 in the household of Emeline Mercedes Read in Travellers Rest, New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Emeline (age 38), recorded as married, but her husband was not enumerated, her children Dorothy (age 15), David (age 14), Nelson (age 11), Edwin (age 9), Balfour (age 6), George (age 3) & Francis (age 1), her aunt Ellen MacKay (age 87) and Joseph Gillis (age 23), an unrelated boarder. Emeline's daughter Cassie was not enumerated. Emeline's occupation was recorded as 'farmer operator'.³

Death*

Francis Edgar Mackay died on 20 March 1975 at age 55.²

Burial*

He was buried in Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40552,-63.77563.
Inscription: MACKAY / William R. MacKay / 1883 - 1950 / His Wife / Emeline Read / 1882 - 1980 / Their children / Elmer June 2 - June 29, 1904 / Cassie Jan. 16 - Jan. 24, 1920
Back: Beloved Sons / J. Balfour MacKay / May 10, 1915 - Aug. 8, 1960 / Dorothy MacKay / Wife of Walter Sherwood / Aug. 14, 1905 - Sept. 5, 1971 / Francis E. / Jan. 16, 1920 - Mar. 20, 1975 / Lloyd George / June 20, 1918 - Aug. 18, 1976.²

Tombstone, William Rankin MacKay (1883-1950), his wife Emeline Mercedes Read (1882-1980), their children Elmer (1904-1904), Cassie (1920-1920), Joseph Balfour (1915-1960), Dorothy (1905-1971), Francis Edgar (1920-1975) and Lloyd George (1918-1976). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Back inscription detail.

Citations

[S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
[S6253] Cemetery Marker - William R. MacKay, William R. MacKay & Emeline Read Cemetery Marker; David A. Walker, 17 August 2010.
[S9075] 1921 Canada Census, Travellers Rest, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of Emeline (Read) MacKay Household #116, 15-16 June 1921, Microfilm LAC Reference Number RG 31, Folder Number 103, Page 11, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.

Francis Leigh MacKay¹

F, b. 15 September 1923, d. 18 January 1956

Father

Daniel F. MacKay² b. 1895, d. 2 Jan 1974

Mother

Annie Folland² b. 25 Oct 1899, d. 1992

Charts

Descendants of William Wallace

Last Edited

30 Dec 2013

Name-Com

Francis Leigh MacKay is commonly known as Francis MacKay.²

Birth*

She was born on 15 September 1923.²

She was the daughter of Daniel F. MacKay and Annie Folland.²

Death*

Francis Leigh MacKay died on 18 January 1956 at age 32; Francis never married.²

Burial*

She was buried in Peoples Cemetery, New London, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.46265,-63.51632.
Inscription: MACKAY / Infant Son / Dec. 5, 1940 | Francis Leigh / 1923 - 1956 / 1895 Daniel F. MacKay 1974 / His Wife / 1898 Annie Folland 1992 / Fondly loved and deeply mourned.¹

Tombstone, Daniel F. MacKay (1895-1974), his wife Annie Folland (1898-1992), their children, infant son (-1940)and Francis Leigh (1923-1956). Peoples Cemetery, New London, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Citations

[S8678] Cemetery tombstone, Peoples Cemetery, New London, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Daniel F. MacKay & Annie Folland marker inscription; read by David A. Walker, 11 September 2013.
[S1345] Roy Ashley Wallace, compiler, Preserving the Wallace Family 1758-1988 (Prince Edward Island, Canada: Privately published, after 1988), p. 220. Hereinafter cited as Preserving the Wallace Family 1758-1988.

George Mackay¹

Last Edited

11 Mar 2002

Marriage*

George Mackay married Ann MacIntosh.¹

Family

Ann MacIntosh

Child

Bessie Mackay+¹

Citations

[S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.

George M. Mackay

M, b. 20 March 1883, d. 18 February 1953

Charts

Descendants of John Townsend & Catherine Abel

Last Edited

12 May 2011

Birth*

George M. Mackay was born on 20 March 1883 in Grahams Road, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Marriage*

He married Caroline Alba Mackay, daughter of John A. Mackay and Charity Urquhart Campbell.

Death*

George M. Mackay died on 18 February 1953 in New London, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, at age 69.

Family

Caroline Alba Mackay b. 17 December 1880, d. 21 July 1936

Child

John H. Mackay+ b. 6 Oct 1911, d. 23 Jul 1964

George W. MacKay¹

M, b. 12 November 1912, d. 2 June 1985

Last Edited

26 Dec 2013

Birth*

George W. MacKay was born on 12 November 1912 in Clinton, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.¹

Death*

He died on 2 June 1985 at age 72.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Peoples Cemetery, New London, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.46297,-63.51672.
Inscription: MACKAY / George W. MacKay / Nov. 12, 1912 - June 2, 1985 / His Wife / Ruth M. Montgomery / Aug. 21, 1919 - / Beyond the sunset.¹

Tombstone, George W. MacKay (1912-1985), his wife Ruth Montgomery (1919- ). Peoples Cemetery, New London, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Citations

[S8663] Cemetery tombstone, Peoples Cemetery, New London, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, George W. MacKay & Ruth Montgomery marker inscription; read by David A. Walker, 11 September 2013.

Georgina MacKay¹

F, b. 8 February 1855, d. 5 February 1943

Father

William McKay b. 4 May 1827, d. b 28 Jun 1878

Mother

Rachel Hamilton Walker b. 22 Apr 1829, d. 28 Jun 1878

Charts

Descendants of David Walker & Margaret Hetherington

Last Edited

23 Dec 2010

Birth*

Georgina MacKay was born on 8 February 1855 in Albany, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.²

She was the daughter of William McKay and Rachel Hamilton Walker.

Marriage*

Georgina MacKay married John Brimacombe Curtis, son of William Curtis and Mary Lefurgey.¹

Death*

Georgina MacKay died on 5 February 1943 in Wilmot Valley, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.399187,-63.699397, at age 87.²

Burial*

She was buried in North Bedeque Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.36176,-63.72612. Black polished granite tombstone.
Inscription: John B. Curtis / 1857-1920 / His Wife / Georgina MacKay / 1855-1943 / He Giveth His Beloved Sleep / CURTIS
Back: In Loving Memoryof / Bruce H. Curtis / 1893 - 1969 / His Beloved Wife / Edith J. Milligan / 1894 - 1991 / Our Loved Ones.¹

Tombstone, John Brimacombe Curtis (1857-1920), his wife Georgina MacKay (1855-1943), their son Bruce Harrison Curtis (1893-1969), his wife Edith Jane Milligan (1894-1991). North Bedeque Cemetery, North Bedeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.

Front inscription detail.

Back inscription detail.

Family

John Brimacombe Curtis b. 12 March 1857, d. 14 June 1920

Children

David Franklin Curtis+ b. 3 Jun 1878, d. 22 Jun 1955
Mary Ellen Curtis+ b. 9 Oct 1880, d. 8 Nov 1971
William Scott Curtis+ b. 29 Jul 1884
Harry Osborne Curtis+ b. 19 Dec 1890, d. 9 Sep 1964
Bruce Harrison Curtis+ b. 8 Feb 1893, d. 1969

Citations

[S3425] Cemetery Marker - John B. Curtis, John B. Curtis Marker Inscription; David A. Walker, 10 August 2010.
[S1234] Kathy Sheehan, Family records, Personal files.

Hazel Mackay¹

Father

William McKay¹ b. 4 May 1827, d. b 28 Jun 1878

Mother

Rachel Hamilton Walker¹ b. 22 Apr 1829, d. 28 Jun 1878

Charts

Descendants of David Walker & Margaret Hetherington

Last Edited

30 Mar 2005

Hazel Mackay was the daughter of William McKay and Rachel Hamilton Walker.¹

Citations

[S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.

Hedley Wallace Mackay

M, b. 17 August 1885, d. 11 July 1972

Father

Daniel McKay b. 1831, d. 17 Jul 1903

Mother

Mary-Jane Donald b. 1844, d. 30 Apr 1914

Last Edited

24 Nov 2010

Birth*

Hedley Wallace Mackay was born on 17 August 1885 in Park Corner, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

He was the son of Daniel McKay and Mary-Jane Donald.

Marriage*

Hedley Wallace Mackay married Bertha Matilda Hodgson, daughter of Jabez Barnabas Shaw Hodgson and Mary Ellen Clark, on 30 March 1915 in Kinistino, Saskatchewan, Canada.

Death*

Hedley Wallace Mackay died on 11 July 1972 in Stettler, Alberta, Canada, at age 86.

Burial*

He was buried in Donalda Cemetery, Donalda, Alberta, Canada.

Family

Bertha Matilda Hodgson b. 1 March 1884, d. 5 October 1974

Herbert E. MacKay¹

M, b. 27 April 1896, d. 20 May 1985

Father

John A. Mackay b. 1841, d. 1928

Mother

Charity Urquhart Campbell b. 3 Aug 1850, d. 1921

Charts

Descendants of John Townsend & Catherine Abel (#1)
Descendants of John Townsend & Catherine Abel (#2)

Last Edited

19 Dec 2013

Name-Com

Herbert E. MacKay is commonly known as Bert.

Birth*

He was born on 27 April 1896 in Grahams Road, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.²

He was the son of John A. Mackay and Charity Urquhart Campbell.

Marriage*

Herbert E. MacKay married Elva Edna Bernard, daughter of William Keir Bernard and Mary Ramsay Campbell.²

Death*

Herbert E. MacKay died on 20 May 1985 at age 89.²

Burial*

He was buried in Peoples Cemetery, New London, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.46286,-63.51616.
Inscription: MACKAY / Bert E. MacKay / April 27, 1896 - May 20, 1985 / His Wife / Elva E. Bernard / Nov. 24, 1894 - May 4, 1972 / Their infant daughter / Elva Emeline 1929.²

Tombstone, Bert E. MacKay, his wife Elva E. Bernard, their infant daughter Elva Emeline. Peoples Cemetery, New London, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Family

Elva Edna Bernard b. 24 November 1894, d. 4 May 1972

Children

Charity Pearl Mackay+ b. 1924, d. 2010
Elva Emeline Mackay b. 1929, d. 1929

Citations

[S5074] Correspondence with Debbie Bernard (unknown informant address). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).
[S8654] Cemetery tombstone, Peoples Cemetery, New London, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Bert MacKay & Elva Bernard marker inscription; read by David A. Walker, 11 September 2013.

Hollis Sturgeon Mackay

M, b. 20 September 1920, d. 21 October 1967

Father

John Everett Mackay b. 27 May 1892, d. 2 Jan 1959

Mother

Bessie Iola Harding b. 23 Nov 1894, d. 26 Jan 1971

Last Edited

2 Sep 2013

Name-Com

Hollis Sturgeon Mackay is commonly known as Hollis MacKay.¹

Birth*

He was born on 20 September 1920 in Park Corner, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

He was the son of John Everett Mackay and Bessie Iola Harding.

Alt-Birth

An alternate birth date is on 2 December 1928.²

Marriage*

Hollis Sturgeon Mackay married Bertha Jean LaMont on 19 August 1948 in Moncton, Westmorland County, New Brunswick, Canada.

Death*

Hollis Sturgeon Mackay died on 21 October 1967 at age 47.²

Burial*

He was buried in St Thomas Anglican Church Cemetery, Springbrook, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.²

Family

Bertha Jean LaMont b. 2 December 1928, d. 21 October 1967

Child

Douglas Allan Mackay¹ b. 29 Dec 1950, d. 24 Jan 2012

Citations

[S6550] Obituary - Douglas Allan MacKay, Davison Funeral Home, Kensington, Prince Edward Island.
[S8562] Cemetery Transcript, New London Peoples Cemetery, PEIGS publication Lot 21-3, 2011, David Arthur Walker, Edwards, Ontario, Canada.

Infant son MacKay¹

M, b. 1940, d. 5 December 1940

Father

Daniel F. MacKay¹ b. 1895, d. 2 Jan 1974

Mother

Annie Folland¹ b. 25 Oct 1899, d. 1992

Charts

Descendants of William Wallace

Last Edited

30 Dec 2013

Birth*

Infant son MacKay was born in 1940.¹

He was the son of Daniel F. MacKay and Annie Folland.¹

Death*

Infant son MacKay died on 5 December 1940.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Peoples Cemetery, New London, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.46265,-63.51632.
Inscription: MACKAY / Infant Son / Dec. 5, 1940 | Francis Leigh / 1923 - 1956 / 1895 Daniel F. MacKay 1974 / His Wife / 1898 Annie Folland 1992 / Fondly loved and deeply mourned.¹

Citations

[S8678] Cemetery tombstone, Peoples Cemetery, New London, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Daniel F. MacKay & Annie Folland marker inscription; read by David A. Walker, 11 September 2013.

Isabell Mackay

F, b. 1877, d. 1885

Father

John A. Mackay b. 1841, d. 1928

Mother

Charity Urquhart Campbell b. 3 Aug 1850, d. 1921

Charts

Descendants of John Townsend & Catherine Abel

Last Edited

25 Jan 2002

Birth*

Isabell Mackay was born in 1877.

She was the daughter of John A. Mackay and Charity Urquhart Campbell.

Death*

Isabell Mackay died in 1885.

J. George Mackay¹

Father

David Mackay¹

Charts

Descendants of David Walker & Margaret Hetherington

Last Edited

13 Feb 2013

J. George Mackay was the son of David Mackay.¹

Marriage*

J. George Mackay married Muriel Boulter.¹

Family

Muriel Boulter

Child

Audrey Beryl Mackay+ b. 29 Jan 1920

Citations

[S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.

J. Sinclair Mackay¹

M, b. 1942, d. 1994

Father

Oscar Mackay b. 21 Oct 1910, d. 28 Mar 2001

Mother

Margaret Winnifred Sinclair b. 4 Apr 1914, d. 21 Aug 1980

Charts

Descendants of John Townsend & Catherine Abel

Last Edited

30 Dec 2013

Name-Com

J. Sinclair Mackay is commonly known as Sinclair MacKay.¹

Birth*

He was born in 1942.¹

He was the son of Oscar Mackay and Margaret Winnifred Sinclair.

Death*

J. Sinclair Mackay died in 1994.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Peoples Cemetery, New London, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.46268,-63.51660.
Inscription: MACKAY / MacKay / J. Sinclair / 1942 - 1994 | Married / Aug. 5, 1967 | Bruce / Joyce M. / 1946 - / In Loving Memory.¹

Tombstone, J. Sinclair MacKay (1942-1994), his wife Joyce M. Bruce (1946- ). Peoples Cemetery, New London, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Citations

[S8676] Cemetery tombstone, Peoples Cemetery, New London, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, J. Sinclair MacKay & Joyce M. Bruce marker inscription; read by David A. Walker, 11 September 2013.

James Alexander Mackay

M, b. 1875

Father

John A. Mackay b. 1841, d. 1928

Mother

Charity Urquhart Campbell b. 3 Aug 1850, d. 1921

Charts

Descendants of John Townsend & Catherine Abel

Last Edited

12 May 2011

Birth*

James Alexander Mackay was born in 1875.

He was the son of John A. Mackay and Charity Urquhart Campbell.

James Sinclair Mackay

M, b. circa 1852, d. 1904

Father

Archibald Mackay

Mother

Christy Sinclair

Last Edited

16 Apr 2001

Birth*

James Sinclair Mackay was born circa 1852.

He was the son of Archibald Mackay and Christy Sinclair.

Death*

James Sinclair Mackay died in 1904; Unknown GEDCOM info: Typhoid Fever.

Jennie Mackay¹

Father

William McKay b. 4 May 1827, d. b 28 Jun 1878

Mother

Rachel Hamilton Walker b. 22 Apr 1829, d. 28 Jun 1878

Charts

Descendants of David Walker & Margaret Hetherington

Last Edited

21 May 2008

Jennie Mackay was the daughter of William McKay and Rachel Hamilton Walker.

Citations

[S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.

Jennie Mott MacKay¹

F, b. 10 February 1918, d. 1996

Father

John Mackay

Mother

Maria Evans

Charts

Descendants of John Townsend & Catherine Abel

Last Edited

21 Dec 2010

Birth*

Jennie Mott MacKay was born on 10 February 1918 in New London, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.464554,-63.511131; an alternate birth place is Clinton.

She was the daughter of John Mackay and Maria Evans.

Marriage*

Jennie Mott MacKay married David Bruce Clark, son of David Isaac Clark and Annie May Campbell, on 18 September 1941 in New London, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.464554,-63.511131.¹

Death*

Jennie Mott MacKay died in 1996.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Peoples Cemetery, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.44840,-63.62894.
Inscription: CLARK / Clark / D. Bruce / 1921 - 2008 | Married / Sept. 18, 1941 | MacKay / Jennie M. / 1917 - 1996 / We lived together in happiness / We rest together in peace.
Back: CLARK.¹

Tombstone, David Bruce Clark (1921-2008), his wife Jennie Mott MacKay (1917-1996). The Peoples Cemetery, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island.

Family

David Bruce Clark b. 7 June 1921, d. 2008

Citations

[S2710] Cemetery Marker David Bruce Clark (Jennie Mott McKay), Jennie Mott McKay Cemetery Marker; David A. Walker, 14 August 2006.

Jessie Katherine Mackay

F, b. 16 July 1897, d. 5 May 1966

Charts

Descendants of John Townsend & Catherine Abel

Last Edited

20 Sep 2002

Note*

GEDCOM line 10777 not recognizable or too long: (DEAT) 2 PLAC Prince County Hospital, Summerside, PEI, Canada.

Birth*

Jessie Katherine Mackay was born on 16 July 1897 in New London, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Marriage*

She married Hugh Archibald Campbell, son of James Andrew Campbell and Christina Lamont, on 15 September 1920 in New London, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Death*

Jessie Katherine Mackay died on 5 May 1966 in Prince County Ho, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, at age 68.

Family

Hugh Archibald Campbell b. 21 February 1896, d. 25 May 1956

Child

Gordon Bayne Campbell+ b. 29 Dec 1929, d. 1 Apr 1982

Johanna Mackay

Last Edited

10 Aug 2013

Marriage*

Johanna Mackay married John Beairsto, son of Benjamin Beairsto.

Family

John Beairsto b. 1832, d. 1876

Children

John Keir Beairsto+ b. 1865, d. 20 Oct 1894
Martha Clara Beairsto b. 7 Apr 1872, d. 21 Mar 1938

John Mackay

Last Edited

16 Apr 2001

Family

Child

Margaret Mackay+ b. 24 May 1873, d. 22 Nov 1956

John Mackay

Last Edited

16 Apr 2001

John Mackay

Last Edited

16 Apr 2001

Family

Maria Evans

Child

Jennie Mott MacKay+ b. 10 Feb 1918, d. 1996

John Mackay¹

M, b. 11 February 1936, d. 4 May 2001

"Swamp John" MacKay (1936-2001).

Father

David Ellery Mackay¹ b. May 1907

Mother

Robina May Cameron¹ b. 1913, d. 31 Mar 2001

Charts

Descendants of William Read

Last Edited

30 Jul 2013

Birth*

John Mackay was born on 11 February 1936.²

He was the son of David Ellery Mackay and Robina May Cameron.¹

Death*

John Mackay died on 4 May 2001 at age 65.²

Burial*

He was buried in Peoples Cemetery, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.44814,-63.62969.
Inscription: MacKay / "Swamp" John Lionel / Feb. 11, 1936 / May 4, 2001 / Our Leprechaun, the Legend.²

Tombstone, Peoples Cemetery, Kensington, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. "Swamp John" MacKay (1936-2001).

Citations

[S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
[S8513] Cemetery tombstone, John MacKay marker inscription; read by David A. Walker, 25 July 2013.

John A. Mackay¹

M, b. 1841, d. 1928

Charts

Descendants of John Townsend & Catherine Abel

Last Edited

22 Dec 2013

Birth*

John A. Mackay was born in 1841.¹

Marriage*

He married Charity Urquhart Campbell, daughter of James Campbell and Isabella Johnstone.¹

Death*

John A. Mackay died in 1928.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Peoples Cemetery, New London, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.46289,-63.51617.
Inscription: In Memory of / John A. MacKay / Born 1841 Died 1928 / Also His Wife / Charity Campbell / Born 1850 Died 1921.¹

Tombstone, Charity Urquhart Campbell, her husband John A. MacKay. Peoples Cemetery, New London, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Inscription detail.

Family

Charity Urquhart Campbell b. 3 August 1850, d. 1921

Children

Archibald R. Mackay
Albert Edward Mackay+
Mary Jane Mackay b. 1873, d. 1962
James Alexander Mackay b. 1875
Isabell Mackay b. 1877, d. 1885
Elizabeth Emeline Mackay+ b. 1879
Caroline Alba Mackay+ b. 17 Dec 1880, d. 21 Jul 1936
William Russell Mackay+ b. 1883
Pearl Mackay b. 1890
Herbert E. MacKay+ b. 27 Apr 1896, d. 20 May 1985

Citations

[S8659] Cemetery tombstone, Peoples Cemetery, New London, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Charity Urquhart Campbell & John A. MacKay marker inscription; read by David A. Walker, 11 September 2013.

John Everett Mackay

M, b. 27 May 1892, d. 2 January 1959

Father

Daniel Mackay b. c 1849, d. 7 Nov 1933

Mother

Matilda MacNeil b. c 1855, d. 27 Dec 1933

Last Edited

7 Mar 2007

Name Variation

John Everett Mackay is also known as Jack Mackay.

Birth*

He was born on 27 May 1892 in Springbrook, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

He was the son of Daniel Mackay and Matilda MacNeil.

Marriage*

John Everett Mackay married Bessie Iola Harding, daughter of Joseph Harry Harding and Mary Esther Harding, on 28 August 1915 in Park Corner, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.¹

Death*

John Everett Mackay died on 2 January 1959 in Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, at age 66.

Burial*

He was buried in Springbrook Anglican Cemetery, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Family

Bessie Iola Harding b. 23 November 1894, d. 26 January 1971

Children

Hollis Sturgeon Mackay+ b. 20 Sep 1920, d. 21 Oct 1967
Earl Craswell Mackay+ b. 6 Sep 1933, d. 5 Mar 2011
Douglas Carl Mackay b. 6 Jun 1935, d. 13 Jun 1936
Donald Clair Mackay¹ b. 6 Jun 1935, d. 26 Mar 1936

Citations

[S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.

John H. Mackay

M, b. 6 October 1911, d. 23 July 1964

Father

George M. Mackay b. 20 Mar 1883, d. 18 Feb 1953

Mother

Caroline Alba Mackay b. 17 Dec 1880, d. 21 Jul 1936

Charts

Descendants of John Townsend & Catherine Abel

Last Edited

5 Mar 2011

Birth*

John H. Mackay was born on 6 October 1911.

He was the son of George M. Mackay and Caroline Alba Mackay.

Death*

John H. Mackay died on 23 July 1964 at age 52.

Joseph Balfour MacKay¹

M, b. 10 May 1915, d. 8 August 1960

Joseph Balfour MacKay (1915-1960). Photo courtesy of Jean (MacKay) MacAusland.

Father

William Rankin MacKay² b. 31 Jan 1883, d. 1950

Mother

Emeline Mercedes Read² b. 25 Oct 1881, d. 1980

Charts

Descendants of William Read

Last Edited

2 Mar 2014

Name-Com

Joseph Balfour MacKay is commonly known as Balfour.²

Birth*

He was born on 10 May 1915.²

He was the son of William Rankin MacKay and Emeline Mercedes Read.²

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Joseph Balfour MacKay was enumerated on the census of 1921 in the household of Emeline Mercedes Read in Travellers Rest, New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Emeline (age 38), recorded as married, but her husband was not enumerated, her children Dorothy (age 15), David (age 14), Nelson (age 11), Edwin (age 9), Balfour (age 6), George (age 3) & Francis (age 1), her aunt Ellen MacKay (age 87) and Joseph Gillis (age 23), an unrelated boarder. Emeline's daughter Cassie was not enumerated. Emeline's occupation was recorded as 'farmer operator'.³

(Witness) Group Photo

Joseph Balfour MacKay was included in a group photograph with Emeline Mercedes Read ; included in this group photo are Emeline Read, second from left, her daughter Dorothy, sons Balfour & Nelson, and Nelson's wife Virginia Simmons, left.⁴

Death*

Joseph Balfour MacKay died on 8 August 1960 at age 45.²

Burial*

Back inscription detail.

Citations

[S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
[S6253] Cemetery Marker - William R. MacKay, William R. MacKay & Emeline Read Cemetery Marker; David A. Walker, 17 August 2010.
[S9075] 1921 Canada Census, Travellers Rest, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of Emeline (Read) MacKay Household #116, 15-16 June 1921, Microfilm LAC Reference Number RG 31, Folder Number 103, Page 11, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S9069] Correspondence with personal communication Jean (MacKay) MacAusland (Prince Edward Island). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).

Katherine Mackay

Last Edited

16 Apr 2001

Family

John Alfred Mayhew

Child

Harold Alfred Mayhew+ b. 11 May 1900

Kenneth Scobie MacKay¹

Last Edited

15 Oct 2013

Marriage*

Kenneth Scobie MacKay married Ellen Duffy.¹

Family

Ellen Duffy

Child

Marion Jane MacKay+¹ b. c 1877, d. 24 Jan 1975

Citations

[S2317] Marion Clark, "Marion Clark, personal communication," e-mail message (Montague, Kings County, Prince Edward Island) to David A. Walker. Hereinafter cited as "Marion Clark, personal communication."

Lloyd George Mackay¹

M, b. 20 June 1918, d. 18 August 1976

Father

William Rankin MacKay¹ b. 31 Jan 1883, d. 1950

Mother

Emeline Mercedes Read¹ b. 25 Oct 1881, d. 1980

Charts

Descendants of William Read

Last Edited

15 Dec 2011

Birth*

Lloyd George Mackay was born on 20 June 1918.¹

He was the son of William Rankin MacKay and Emeline Mercedes Read.¹

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Lloyd George Mackay was enumerated on the census of 1921 in the household of Emeline Mercedes Read in Travellers Rest, New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Emeline (age 38), recorded as married, but her husband was not enumerated, her children Dorothy (age 15), David (age 14), Nelson (age 11), Edwin (age 9), Balfour (age 6), George (age 3) & Francis (age 1), her aunt Ellen MacKay (age 87) and Joseph Gillis (age 23), an unrelated boarder. Emeline's daughter Cassie was not enumerated. Emeline's occupation was recorded as 'farmer operator'.²

Death*

Lloyd George Mackay died on 18 August 1976 at age 58.¹

Burial*

Back inscription detail.

Citations

[S6253] Cemetery Marker - William R. MacKay, William R. MacKay & Emeline Read Cemetery Marker; David A. Walker, 17 August 2010.
[S9075] 1921 Canada Census, Travellers Rest, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of Emeline (Read) MacKay Household #116, 15-16 June 1921, Microfilm LAC Reference Number RG 31, Folder Number 103, Page 11, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.

Mabel Mackay

Charts

Descendants of John Townsend & Catherine Abel

Last Edited

14 Dec 2012

Birth*

Mabel Mackay was born in Springfield.¹

Marriage

She married Hugh John Ferguson, son of Peter Ferguson and Ann Charity Ramsay.¹

Family

Hugh John Ferguson b. 1892, d. 1937

Children

Waldron Ferguson+ d. 1913
Marion R. Ferguson+ b. 6 Aug 1922, d. 5 Dec 2012
Vernon Lester Ferguson+ b. 1929, d. 1956

Citations

[S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.

Margaret Mackay

F, b. 24 May 1873, d. 22 November 1956

Father

John Mackay

Last Edited

16 Apr 2001

Birth*

Margaret Mackay was born on 24 May 1873 in Breadalbane, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

She was the daughter of John Mackay.

Marriage*

Margaret Mackay married Calvin Thomas Reeves, son of Thomas Reeves and Sarah Jane Strang, on 22 August 1900 in Breadalbane, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Death*

Margaret Mackay died on 22 November 1956 in Lower Freetown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, at age 83.

Family

Calvin Thomas Reeves b. 5 March 1865, d. 10 September 1947

Children

Harry Tinson Reeves b. 17 Nov 1902
Thomas Alfred Reeves+ b. 11 May 1904

Marion Jane MacKay¹

F, b. circa 1877, d. 24 January 1975

Father

Kenneth Scobie MacKay¹

Mother

Ellen Duffy¹

Charts

Descendants of John Clark & Elizabeth Hannah Braddock
Descendants of John Braddock & Ellen Whywall
Descendants of Nicholas Coffin & Joan Thember

Last Edited

15 Oct 2013

Birth*

Marion Jane MacKay was born circa 1877.¹

She was the daughter of Kenneth Scobie MacKay and Ellen Duffy.¹

Marriage*

Marion Jane MacKay married Russell Charles Clark, son of Soloman Crawford Clark, on 14 September 1901 in Charlottetown, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.¹

Death*

Marion Jane MacKay died on 24 January 1975 in Montague, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Mount Stewart Cemetery, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.¹

Family

Russell Charles Clark b. 22 December 1878, d. 15 July 1964

Children

Infant Clark¹ b. 1903, d. 1903
Stirling Kenneth Clark+¹ b. 15 May 1905, d. 2 Sep 1979
William Keir Clark+¹ b. 30 May 1910, d. 2010

Citations

[S2317] Marion Clark, "Marion Clark, personal communication," e-mail message (Montague, Kings County, Prince Edward Island) to David A. Walker. Hereinafter cited as "Marion Clark, personal communication."

Martha Mackay

Last Edited

16 Apr 2001

Family

Matthew Sheen

Child

George Leonard Sheen+ b. 26 May 1879, d. 21 Aug 1947

Mary Ann MacKay¹

F, b. 1912, d. 2002

Last Edited

24 Feb 2014

Birth*

Mary Ann MacKay was born in 1912.¹

Marriage*

She married Elbridge L. Cousins, son of William Cousins and Emma Warren.¹

Death*

Mary Ann MacKay died in 2002.¹

Burial*

She was buried in United Church Cemetery, Campbellton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.79195,-64.30275.
Inscription: COUSINS / Father / Elbridge L. / Cousins / 1903 - 1989 | Mother / Mary Ann / MacKay / 1912 - 2002 / Gone away with a friend.¹

Tombstone, Elbridge L. Cousins (1903-1989), his wife Mary Ann MacKay (1912-2002). United Church Cemetery, Campbellton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Family

Elbridge L. Cousins b. November 1903, d. 1989

Citations

[S9039] Cemetery marker, United Church Cemetery, Campbellton, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, Elbridge Cousins & Mary Ann MacKay tombstone inscription; read by David A. Walker, 19 September 2013.

Mary Jane Mackay

F, b. 1873, d. 1962

Father

John A. Mackay b. 1841, d. 1928

Mother

Charity Urquhart Campbell b. 3 Aug 1850, d. 1921

Charts

Descendants of John Townsend & Catherine Abel

Last Edited

26 Dec 2013

Name-Com

Mary Jane Mackay is commonly known as Mary MacKay.¹

Birth*

She was born in 1873.¹

She was the daughter of John A. Mackay and Charity Urquhart Campbell.

Marriage*

Mary Jane Mackay married first Andrew G. Mackay.¹

Death*

Mary Jane Mackay died in 1962.¹

Burial*

She was buried in Peoples Cemetery, New London, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.46279,-63.51645.
Inscription: MACKAY / Andrew G. MacKay / 1876 - 1928 / His Wife / Mary J. MacKay / 1873 - 1962.
Back: MACKAY.¹

Tombstone, Andrew G. MacKay (1876-1928), his wife Mary Jane MacKay (1873-1962). Peoples Cemetery, New London, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Inscription detail.

Family

Andrew G. Mackay b. 1876, d. 1928

Citations

[S8661] Cemetery tombstone, Peoples Cemetery, New London, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Andrew G. MacKay & Mary J. MacKay marker inscription; read by David A. Walker, 11 September 2013.

Nelson William Mackay¹

M, b. 7 December 1909, d. 23 April 1974

Nelson William MacKay (1909-1974). Photo courtesy of Jean (MacKay) MacAusland.

Father

William Rankin MacKay² b. 31 Jan 1883, d. 1950

Mother

Emeline Mercedes Read² b. 25 Oct 1881, d. 1980

Charts

Descendants of William Read

Last Edited

2 Mar 2014

Birth*

Nelson William Mackay was born on 7 December 1909 in Prince Edward Island, Canada.^3,1

He was the son of William Rankin MacKay and Emeline Mercedes Read.²

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Nelson William Mackay was enumerated on the census of June 1911 in the household of William Rankin MacKay in Lot 19, New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; their infant son Edwin Joseph, not yet named on the 1911 census was entered with a birth date one month prior to the enumeration. The 1911 census began 1 June 1911, but didn't finish until 26 February 1912. Included in the household with William were his wife Emeline (entered as Emiline), daughter Dorothy, sons David, Nelson and Edwin, and his aunt Ellen, who had helped raise him.³

(Witness) Census HeadHousehold

Nelson William Mackay was enumerated on the census of 1921 in the household of Emeline Mercedes Read in Travellers Rest, New Annan, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada; included in the household with Emeline (age 38), recorded as married, but her husband was not enumerated, her children Dorothy (age 15), David (age 14), Nelson (age 11), Edwin (age 9), Balfour (age 6), George (age 3) & Francis (age 1), her aunt Ellen MacKay (age 87) and Joseph Gillis (age 23), an unrelated boarder. Emeline's daughter Cassie was not enumerated. Emeline's occupation was recorded as 'farmer operator'.⁴

Marriage*

Nelson William Mackay married Virginia Mary Simmons.¹

(Witness) Group Photo

Nelson William Mackay was included in a group photograph with Emeline Mercedes Read ; included in this group photo are Emeline Read, second from left, her daughter Dorothy, sons Balfour & Nelson, and Nelson's wife Virginia Simmons, left.⁵

Death*

Nelson William Mackay died on 23 April 1974 in Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, at age 64.^2,1

Burial*

He was buried in Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.40572,-63.77614.
Inscription: MACKAY / Nelson William MacKay / Dec. 7, 1909 - April 23, 1974 / His Wife / Virginia Mary Simmons / 1914 - April 2006 / Their beloved son / Arnold William / Sept. 10, 1938 - Jan. 13, 1970 / He whom we thought dead is only gone before us.
Back: Barry Nelson MacKay / Jan. 7, 1952 - Jan. 1, 1981 / David E. MacKay / Jan. 29, 1936 - May 6, 2010 / His Wife / Betty Doshen / Dec. 8, 1938 - Apr. 28, 2009.¹

Tombstone, Nelson William MacKay (1909-1974), his wife Virginia Mary Simmons (1914-2006), their sons Arnold William MacKay (1938-1970), Barry Nelson MacKay (1952-1981), David E. MacKay (1936-2010), his wife Betty Doshen (1938-2009). Peoples Cemetery, Summerside, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Back inscription detail.

Family

Virginia Mary Simmons b. 1914, d. April 2006

Children

David E. Mackay¹ b. 29 Jan 1936, d. 6 May 2010
Arnold William Mackay¹ b. 10 Sep 1938, d. 13 Jan 1970
Barry Nelson Mackay¹ b. 7 Jan 1952, d. 1 Jan 1981

Citations

[S7220] Cemetery Marker, Nelson William MacKay Marker Inscription; read by David A. Walker, 17 June 2012.
[S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
[S3716] 1911 Canada Census - William McKay (1883-1950), Household #33, June 1911, Microfilm unknown film, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, District 30, Page 3, Line 44, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S9075] 1921 Canada Census, Travellers Rest, Lot 19, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, of Emeline (Read) MacKay Household #116, 15-16 June 1921, Microfilm LAC Reference Number RG 31, Folder Number 103, Page 11, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St., Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Library & Archives Canada.
[S9069] Correspondence with personal communication Jean (MacKay) MacAusland (Prince Edward Island). Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker (Edwards, Ontario, Canada).

Oscar Mackay¹

M, b. 21 October 1910, d. 28 March 2001

Charts

Descendants of John Townsend & Catherine Abel

Last Edited

19 Dec 2013

Birth*

Oscar Mackay was born on 21 October 1910.¹

Marriage*

He married Margaret Winnifred Sinclair, daughter of Peter Sinclair and Joanna Campbell, in 1935.

Death*

Oscar Mackay died on 28 March 2001 at age 90.¹

Burial*

He was buried in Peoples Cemetery, New London, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.46272,-63.51641.
Inscription: MACKAY / Oscar MacKay / Oct. 21, 1910 - Mar. 28, 2001 / His Wife / Margaret Winnifred Sinclair / April 4, 1914 - Aug. 21, 1980 / When the morning dawns we will meet again.
Back: MACKAY.¹

Tombstone, Oscar MacKay, his wife Winnifred Sinclair. Peoples Cemetery, New London, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.

Family

Margaret Winnifred Sinclair b. 4 April 1914, d. 21 August 1980

Child

J. Sinclair Mackay+ b. 1942, d. 1994

Citations

[S8655] Cemetery tombstone, Peoples Cemetery, New London, Queens County, Prince Edward Island, Oscar MacKay & Margaret Winnifred Sinclair marker inscription; read by David A. Walker, 11 September 2013.

Owen Mackay¹

M, b. 13 April 1853

Father

William McKay b. 4 May 1827, d. b 28 Jun 1878

Mother

Rachel Hamilton Walker b. 22 Apr 1829, d. 28 Jun 1878

Charts

Descendants of David Walker & Margaret Hetherington

Last Edited

21 Jan 2002

Baptism*

Owen Mackay was baptized on 13 April 1853.¹

He was the son of William McKay and Rachel Hamilton Walker.

Citations

[S1234] Kathy Sheehan, Family records, Personal files. Date of Import: 24 Aug 2000.