Donald Mackay
(ABOUT 1855 - ?)
Immediate Family
- Father: George Mackay (26/Oct/1811 - 25/Nov/1893)
- Mother: Lucy Matheson (bet’ 1813 and 1820 - 23/Aug/1896)
- Sister: Janet Mackay (1840 - )
- Brother: John Mackay (18/Feb/1841 - )
- Brother: William Mackay (bet’ 1843 and 1846 - )
- Brother: Alexander Mackay (bet’ 1844 and 1849 - )
- Brother: David Mackay (1846 - 1860)
- Sister: Barbara Mackay (bet’ 1849 and 1854 - )
- Sister: Catherine Mackay (bet’ 1849 and 1856 - )
- Wife: Betsy Mackay (bet’ 1855 and 1856 - )
- Sister: Ann Mackay (5/Nov/1855 - 21/Apr/1940)
- Sister: Jane or Jean Mackay (about 1859 - )
- Brother: James Mackay (12/Apr/1861 - 6/Jul/1903)
Timeline
| Date | Item | Description | Sources | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| about 1855 | Born | Born to George Mackay and Lucy Matheson. | 1, 2 | |
| 5/Nov/1855 | Birth of sister | Ann Mackay born to George Mackay and Lucy Matheson in Embo, Sutherland, Scotland. | 1, 2, 3, 4 | 5 |
| about 1859 | Birth of sister | Jane or Jean Mackay born to George Mackay and Lucy Matheson. | 1, 2, 6 | 7 |
| 1860 | Death of brother | David Mackay died. | 2 | |
| 12/Apr/1861 | Birth of brother | James Mackay born to George Mackay and Lucy Matheson in Embo, Sutherland, Scotland. | 1, 2, 8, 9, 10 | |
| 1/Dec/1881 | Marriage | Married to Betsy Mackay in Dornoch, Sutherland, Scotland | 1, 2 | |
| 25/Nov/1893 | Death of father | George Mackay died in Embo, Sutherland, Scotland. | 1, 11 | |
| 23/Aug/1896 | Death of mother | Lucy Matheson died in Embo, Sutherland, Scotland. | 1, 12 | |
| 6/Jul/1903 | Death of brother | James Mackay died. | 13 | |
| 21/Apr/1940 | Death of sister | Ann Mackay died. | 14, 15 |
Known Residences
| Date | Residence | Sources & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1861 | Embo, Sutherland, Scotland | 6 |
| 1871 | Embo, Sutherland, Scotland | 16 |
Known Occupations
| Date | Occupation | Sources & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1871 | Fisherman | 16 |
| 1881 | Farm Servant |
Footnotes
1
1984 TULLOCH, BARRIE M - Letter from Registrar in Brora
- Full text and notes
- Originator / Author: John MacLennan
- Date: 19/Jul/1984
- Responsible Agency: Highland Regional Council
2
P113 Embo - genealogy, Uncle Sandy’s Story and a little history
- Full text and notes
- Publication: Embo - genealogy, Uncle Sandy’s Story and a little history
- Originator / Author: Catriona Grigg
- Date: 2016
- Filed by Entry: EMBO/P113/F9.2
- References:
- (ISBN) 978-1-910205-49-5
3
1855 MACKAY, ANN (Statutory Register of Births 047/2 44)
- Full text and notes
- Date: 7/Nov/1855
- Responsible Agency: National Records of Scotland
- References:
- 1855 B 047/2 44
4
2020 CUMMING, ADAM 1/3 Descendant Report
- Full text and notes
- Originator / Author: Helen McDermott
- Date: 13/Jan/2020
5
There are some conflicts between sources on the date of birth. Going with the most precise, which is also from a registrar - so assuming also the most accurate.
6
1861 MACKAY, GEORGE & HOUSEHOLD (Census 047/ 1/ 15)
- Full text and notes
- Date: 1861
- Responsible Agency: National Registers of Scotland
- References:
- 1861 C 047/ 1/ 15
7
EMBO/P113/F9.2.10 suggests DoB about 1859
Letter to TULLOCH says married on 24/Mar/1892 at 29, which puts birth between 25/Mar/1862 and 24/Mar/1863
Appears on the 1861 census as a 2 year old.
8
1861 MACKAY, JAMES - Statutory Register Births
- Full text and notes
- Publication: Statutory Register Births
- Date: 15/Apr/1861
- Responsible Agency: National Records of Scotland
- References:
- 1861 B 047/25
9
1861 MACKAY, JAMES (Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950)
- Full text and notes
- Publication: Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950
- Responsible Agency: FamilySearch
- References:
- (URL) https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:FQRF-PL4
10
P116 Embo - genealogy, Uncle Sandy’s Story and a little history
- Full text and notes
- Publication: Embo - genealogy, Uncle Sandy’s Story and a little history
- Originator / Author: Catriona Grigg
- Date: 2016
- Filed by Entry: EMBO/P116/F9.2.11
- References:
- (ISBN) 978-1-910205-49-5
11
1893 MACKAY, GEORGE (Statutory Register of Deaths 047/ 36)
- Full text and notes
- Date: 27/Nov/1893
- Responsible Agency: National Records of Scotland
- References:
- 1893 D 047/ 36
12
1896 MACKAY, LUCY (Statutory Register of Deaths 047/ 25)
- Full text and notes
- Date: 24/Aug/1896
- Responsible Agency: National Records of Scotland
- References:
- 1896 D 047/ 25
13
1903 MACKAY, JAMES (Statutory Register of Deaths 047/ 24)
- Full text and notes
- Date: 7/Jul/1903
- Responsible Agency: National Records of Scotland
- References:
- 1903 D 047/ 24
14
1940 CUMMING, ANNIE (Statutory Register of Deaths, 047/ 18)
- Full text and notes
- Date: 22/Apr/1940
- Responsible Agency: National Records of Scotland
- References:
- 1940 D 047/ 18
15
CUMMING, DONALD, CATHERINE, ADAM, JAMES, ANN (Find a grave - Memorial 195215019)
- Full text and notes
- Publication: FindAGrave.com
- Date: 7/Dec/2018
- References:
- (URL) https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/195215019/adam-cumming
16
1871 MACKAY, GEORGE & HOUSEHOLD (Census 047/ 1/L 12)
- Full text and notes
- Date: 1871
- Responsible Agency: National Records of Scotland
- References:
- 1871 C 047/ 1/L 12