Mary "Polly" McLeod and John McKay/McCoy

Mary "Polly" McLeod and John McKay/McCoy
daughter of Angus and Nancy McCutchen MacLeod

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The Interview with Albert John McLeod cr. 1920

"Alexander, with his family, left Scotland and traveled to Ireland for a time. They sailed from Ireland to Virginia and a brother, Norman, was born on board ship. They eventually migrated to Robeson, North Carolina where another brother named Daniel was born. Alexander with his wife, a McIntosh, left for Old Camden District in South Carolina. Alexander had two grants of land on Beaverdam Branch. He had cousins who were Bethunes. Daniel's descendants remain in the area today" (Sumter/Kershaw). Interview notes provided to Lori McLeod Wilke by Col. Purdy Belvin McLeod Jr., who received them from the late Jay Frank McLeod, the Interviewer of Albert John McLeod. Albert was a gr grandson of Angus and Nancy McCutchen McLeod.

Scotland -

Polly's parents, Angus and Nancy McCutchen MacLeod/McLeod, were married around the year 1782 in Scotland. After their first child, Alexander (husband of Sarah McIntosh) was born (1783) they left Scotland and began their migration into North Carolina. According to the above interview, her brother Norman was born on board the ship that sailed to Virginia. Another brother, Daniel was born shortly after their arrival in North Carolina.

Angus and Nancy McCutchen MacLeod/McLeod

North Carolina "another brother called Daniel was born in North Carolina"

Angus and Nancy McCuctchen McLeod arrived in Fayetteville District, Richmond County, North Carolina in time to be enumerated in the 1800 Census of that year. It is unknown to date whether the family was enumerated in the 1790 census of that county due to the destruction by fire of that years records. Four of their children are certain to have been born in North Carolina which is confirmed by their later year census records. Polly may have been one of the four to have been born in this state, however, there is some question regarding this. Census: Fayetteville District, Richmond County, North Carolina Census Year 1800/Census research done by Lori McLeod Wilke into later years using Ancestry.com Census Images on line/

Research into the years the family spent in North Carolina is in the beginning stages. In the 1800 Census, three females were present in the 0-10 age range and two in the 10-15; 2 males in the 10- 15 and one in the 16-26 (Alexander). Current research indicates that Polly, Nancy McLeod Bethune and Betsy McLeod McLeod were the three younger females, while their unmarried sisters (by 1828 at least) Margaret and Catherine were the elder of the sisters. The later year census enumerations of Polly, Nancy and Betsy show they were all born in North Carolina giving them birth year ranges of 1790 - 1800. Census: Fayetteville District, Richmond County, North Carolina Census Year 1800/1810 /Census research done by Lori McLeod Wilke into later years using Ancestry.com Census Images on line/ 1850 Macon County Alabam Census enumeration of Nancy McLeod Bethune born NC; enumeration of Betsy McLeod McLeod born NC; accessed and copied October 14 2004 Ancestry.com Census on line by Lori McLeod Wilke

North Carolina Timeline

John McCoy/McKay

John is said by a descendant to have been the son of Christopher McKay who sailed from Scotland to Nova Scotia aboard the ship "The Hector" in 1773 before migrating to Bladen County in the portion which is part of present day Robeson County North Carolina. This researcher also states that there was only one Christopher McKay in all census records of the thirteen states in 1790 and this McKay was in Robeson County, North Carolina. However, it is possible that our John McKay, husband of Polly McLeod was in fact the grandson of Christopher and not his son. SEE SOUTH CAROLINA INFORMATION FOR FURTHER DETAILS. !Source: McKay And Williard Genealogy http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=mcnerthney&id=I1328

Apparently, prior to 1790, this Christopher and an Alexander McKay were enumerated in Bladen Co., North Carolina Census records and were listed in Captain White's Militia District. A portion of Bladen County became Robeson County in 1787 and Christopher McKay was one of the petitioners for this division and creation of the new county.!Source: McKay And Williard Genealogy http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=mcnerthney&id=I1328

John McKay, the husband of Polly McLeod, was born between 1780 and 1790 in North Carolina according to various census records and it appears that he remained in that state until about 1812 at which time he is found as a witness to the first known land purchase of his brother in law, Alexander McLeod, the husband of Sarah McIntosh.

For Future Research:
All land data shown below from !Source: McKay And Williard Genealogy http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=mcnerthney&id =I1328

In 1784 John's father, Christopher McKay owned 100 acres in Bladen County.
1795 - State of NC Land Grant, 50 Acres, Great Marsh
1797, State of NC Land Grant, 100 Acres, Both Sides Post Road, Great Marsh 150 Acres east of the Great Marsh
18 Feb 1801. Indenture made this date by Christopher McKay on the one part and John McKay of the other part in consideration of the sum of 100 pounds to Christopher McKay who sells to John McKay two pieces or parcels situated in Robeson County, NC.
1813 - *Father Christopher sells 270 acres in Robeson County; likely just prior to his migration to Kershaw/Sumter District area of South Carolina.

* This is the same time as the migration of our McLeods into the same area of South Carolina.

Where was Polly born ?

We know from the Will of Margaret McLeod, sister to Polly, that John and Polly were married by 1828 - it has been assumed that Polly was present in her parents 1820 household as one of the five females listed......however, there may be evidence that Polly was married to John as early as migration into South Carolina cr. 1812 and not born after immigration from Scotland but before immigration.

I initially thought that Polly had been born in North Carolina. In the 1840 Census, Polly was listed as "female aged 30-40" - a birth year range of 1800 - 1810. In 1844 then she would have been in her 34th or 44th year and based upon all other information on the family (Daniel's 1850 Census where he states he was "60" and born in North Carolina (1790), have been born after their immigration from Scotland. I first began to question this when I learned the birth year ranges of their children...

Census records found to date indicate 2-4 children all born prior to or by the year 1820 and then a gap of about 5 years where no children are born. Although the 1830 Sumter Census enumeration of John and Polly has not yet been found; known census records for the couple indicate that by 1830, John had the following children:

John L. McKay (the III?) born between 1810 and 1820 in South Carolina (present in the 1820 census enumeration of John McKay Sr. one of three males aged 0-10 - appears to have migrated with his father to Macon County Alabama present on page 4 near his father and Polly in the 1840 census of that county) !Source: Name of Eldest Son - McKay And Williard Genealogy http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=mcnerthney&id=I1328

Charlotte McKay (later McDonald) born after 1820 in South Carolina (not present in the 1820 cesus enumeration of John McKay Sr. - note: her 1850 census enumeration in Alabama shows her age as 35 but this does not appear to be correct due to the 1820 census and her 1860 enumeration which shows her as aged 40). Her parentage is certain due to the writings of her husband's twin, Angus McDonald, at a later date which also states that she was married in South Carolina which would have likely have been prior to 1840. She and her husband migrated to Alabama after their marriage. More information later. Census research using Ancestry.Com census on line images by Lori McLeod Wilke 2005/ !Source: http://home.att.net/~hbridges/mcdonskye.htm accessed by Lori McLeod Wilke 2005

Alexander L. McKay born between 1810 and 1820 (present in the 1820 census enumeration of John McKay Sr. one of three males aged 0-10 - present in the 1840 Macon County Alabama Census with his father, John McKay Jr. aged 20-30) Census research using Ancestry.Com census on line images by Lori McLeod Wilke 2005

Neil McKay born about 1817 in South Carolina (present in the 1820 census enumeration of John McKay Sr. one of three males aged 0-10 - appears to have migrated with his father to Macon County Alabama present on page 4 in his father and Polly's home in the 1840 census of that county) Census research using Ancestry.Com census on line images by Lori McLeod Wilke 2005

Furthermore, Polly's Obituary states she was born in Scotland:

The Charleston Observer, A Presbyterian Newspaper June 8, 1844 Issue Died on the 24th of April last, in the 51st year of her age, Mrs. Mary McKay, wife of John McKay, of Pike County, Alabama. The deceased was born in Scotland, and while an infant, her parents emigrated and settled in North Carolina. For the last eighteen years, the deceased was the subject of suffering. When about 16 years of age, she embraced religion, and became a member of Pinetree Church, South Carolina. In the death of this individual, a husband has been bereft of a kind and affectionate wife; an interesting family of children, of a pious and exemplary mother; and the church of Bethel of an ardent and devoted member. During her protracted illness, she manifested Christian resignation and submission to the will of her Heavenly Father. A large circle of friends mourn her departure, but their loss is her gain. She was desirous to depart and be with Christ, rather than remain here. She trembled not at the approach of the grim messenger, knowing that her redeemer lived. She imitated the wise virgins--had oil in her lamp--and when the Son of Man came, was able to say, Hosannah to the Son of David, blessed be the King who cometh in the name of the Lord. Provided by Bruce McKay on May 27th 2010

The 1800 Census record of Angus MacLeod show two females between the ages of 16 and 25 - although I previously believed that these two females were Margaret and Catherine, Polly may have been one of them - and born in Scotland. If so, her birth year range is incorrect in the 1840 census. Taking all of the available information together, it would appear that Polly was born in Scotland cr. 1795 which places immigration later than originally believed.

However, the gap in the birth of children to John may indicate that he was previously married and that the obituary was not written by a family member but by someone who provided incorrect information...we may never know the truth.

South Carolina November 1812 - 1839

The earliest confirmed record found in South Carolina for Polly's family is that of her brother, Alexander McLeod, the husband of Sarah McIntosh. Alexander purchased 225 acres on the Horsepen Branch "more or less situate" in Kershaw County/District. This land actually bordered the county line between Kershaw and Sumter which can be confirmed by the location of Horsepen Branch, a tributary of the Beaverdam Branch of the Scape Or River as shown on both an 1824 and 1870 Mill Map of the area. The deed was witnessed by a John McKay. Deeds and Conveyances, Kershaw District, South Carolina; page 116 Book G

Some question exists as to the exact identity of the John who was witness to this deed....was the witness the John Mckay who would marry Polly in the 1820's or was it that John's father? The question arises due to the 1820 Sumter District Census enumeration of a Christopher McCoy/Kay and next door to him, a John McCoy/Kay who is shown in the 45+ age range. 1820 Sumter District South Carolina Census page 114 enumerations of Christopher McKay/McCoy and John McKay/McCoy Census research done by Lori McLeod Wilke

The 1840 Census enumeration of Polly and her husband, John McKay, show that John was aged 50 - 60 or born between 1780 and 1790; this birth year range would make him between 30 and 40 in 1820. In the 1820 Sumter District SC enumeration of the John McKay aged 45 +, a male is shown in the 26 - 44 year age range and is likely then the John who was was married to Polly McLeod. The last known census record of Polly's husband shows that he was 60 years old in 1850 which fits this theory. Census Macon County Alabama Year 1850 research by Lori McLeod Wilke

In January of 1817, a John McKay is shown purchasing land on the Beaverdam Branch of the Scape Or in Sumter District; this deed was witnessed by Daniel McLeod, who is likely to have been the brother of Polly. The 1820 Sumter District Census indicates that John McKay and possilby his father, also a John McKay, and his grandfather Christopher McKay were neighbors of Polly's parents, Angus and Nancy McCutchen McLeod. Sumter County Deed E 177

In 1820, a John McKay requested a survey of 765 acres on the "Big Beaverdam Creek"; the petition named Black River and several known neighbors of the McKays and McLeods. South Carolina Department of Archives and History Online, "Electronic," Series Number: S213192 Volume: 0046 Page: 00482 Item: 02 accessed by Lori McLeod Wilke

Between 1820 and 1827, her father, Angus makes several purchases of property on the Beaverdam Branch, all of which adjoin his first known purchase made in December of 1820. Aged about 70 - 80 years upon his migration into Sumter South Carolina, he begins to settle his estate in 1827 by selling property to Polly's sisters Margaret and Catherine, both of whom are unmarried. By 1830, he is found living with Polly's sister, Nancy and her husband Roderick and in 1831, Angus sells the original property upon which he lived to her brother Daniel. Sumter County Land Deeds Book F page 649/Sumter County Land Deeds Book GG page 80/11. Sumter County Land Deeds Book GG page 336 Original documents accessed, read and copied by Lori McLeod Wilke and David J. Wilke June 24th 2004 Sumter County Courthouse, Sumter South Carolina

In March of 1824, Alexander McLeod, the husband of Sarah McIntosh was deceased and his estate began probate on the 8th of that month. A portion of the estate was sold to pay debts, as was usual. The sale took place on May 6th 1824 and John McKay was present and purchased an unknown item for the amount of .68 cents. Estate File # 1775; Estate of Alexander McLeod, deceased, Executors Daniel McLeod and Norman(d) McLeod, one illegible item sold to John McKay for the amount of $.68 accessed and copied by Lori McLeod Wilke, David Jay Wilke June 2003 Camden Kershaw County Court House South Carolina.

In 1828, Polly's sister, Margaret McLeod, wrote her will which was probated in January of 1829. In this will, she leaves her slaves to her unmarried sister, Catherine, and "all the rest and residue" of her estate to her sister Nancy McLeod Bethune. Although she names her other sisters, Polly and Betsy, and their husbands, she does not immediately leave any property to them. Will of Margaret McLeod Will Book D-1, Page 187 Recorded Jan 5th 1829/Lee County South Carolina, Past and Present, Volume II copyright 2002 Lee County Chamber of Commerce; produced by the Fine Books Publishing Company of St. Augustine, Florida. Page 124, colume 2, paragraphs 1, 2 and 5: Sumter County Land Conveyances Book D; (purchased June 2003 at the Lee County Chamber of Commerce, South Carolina by Lori McLeod Wilke

A March 04, 1829 Petition names John as a neighbor of a Stephen Hanks and again places his property ownership in "SUMTER DISTRICT/BEAVER DAM CREEK/SCAPE ORE SWAMP/BLACK RIVER" area possibly confirming the 1820 purchase of 765 acres. South Carolina Department of Archives and History Online, "Electronic," Series Number: S213192 Volume: 0049 Page: 00010 Item: 02 accessed by Lori McLeod Wilke

In April of 1831, John witnessed the deed in which Polly's father, Angus McLeod, sold his plantation home, which included a Mill and a one acre pond to his brother in law, Daniel McLeod. It appears that Angus was disposing of his estate without a will and the need for probate as he is now living with his daughter Nancy and her husband, Roderick Bethune, also a witness to this deed. This land remains in the family today (2006) owned by inheritance. McLeods Mill Pond can be seen on present day Lee County South Carolina Maps located off of McCaskill Road.

On November 22, 1832, either John, husband of Polly or his father, John McKay Sr., were signators on a petition for the clearing of Lynches Creek. SUMTER DISTRICT/DARLINGTON DISTRICT/LYNCHES CREEK Series Number: S165015 Year: 1832 Item: 00010 ignore: 00 Description: CITIZENS OF SUMTER AND DARLINGTON DISTRICTS, PETITION REQUESTING FUNDS TO PAY ELISHA SMITH TO CLEAR LYNCHES CREEK. (2 PAGES) Names Indexed: SMITH, ELISHA/MCDONALD, JOHN JR./CHANDLER, ROBERT/CHANDLER, JAMES/LOWRY, JOHN F./WILLIAMS, ALEXANDER/MCKAY, ISAIAH/MCKAY, JOHN SR./DURANT, ELIAS/CHANDLER, DANIEL/MCDONALD, JOHN/HUGGINS, SAMUEL/HUGGINS, R. B./HUGGINS, JAMES H./CARTER, JAMES/RHAME, JOHN C./CARTER, GILES/MIMS, JACOB/SMITH, JOEL/CROW, COUNCIL Locations: Type: PETITION/ Topics: INLAND NAVIGATION/ accessed and copied by Lori McLeod Wilke 2005

At least two of John's children married prior to the family's leaving South Carolina for Alabama, one of whom, John L. McKay, who is found living near to his parents in the 1840 Macon County Alabama Census and Charlotte McKay McDonald - "Archibald, my twin brother, married in South Carolina. Charlotte, the eldest daughter of the late John McKay, Esq., and came to Alabama. Writings of Angus McDonald, husband of Mary McKay, youngest daughter of John and Polly McLeod McKay !Source: http://home.att.net/~hbridges/mcdonskye.htm accessed by Lori McLeod Wilke 2005

More information on the location of land ownership of the family

The book, Lee County Past and Present Volume II gives detailed information of the formation of that county in 1902. Although many of the records of our family concern land that lies today in Lee County, their records are found in the courthouses of Kershaw and Sumter.

Later years found family members in Buffaloe and DeKalb Townships of Kershaw County and in Spring Hill and Bradford Springs of Sumter County. These four areas have all been incorporated into what is present day Lee County

Todays Spring Hill Township of Lee County includes the Providence and Rafting Creek Townships, and Bradford Springs of past Sumter County lies West of and South of the Beaver Dam Swamp - Angus and Nancy McCutchen McLeod's property lie in this area, Daniel and his desendants are found their in later years

Description of Bradford Springs/Spring Hill area - Lies in northwestern Lee County in the northern High Hills of Santee. The High Hills parallel the Wateree River for about 40 miles. The springs were considered to be of great health benefit, its waters being used to treat such illnesses as " Inward Night Fevers, Loss of Appetite, or Debility of the Nerves.....cure any scrofulous Humour, old inverterate Ulcers, Tetters, Ringworms etc" Todays communities include Egypt where Angus and Nancy, Daniel and the Bethune's resided. City Gazzette 1814 article as quoted in the book Lee County Past and Present Volume II page 116

Today's Ionia Township of Lee County includes the Buffalo township of past Kershaw County which also lies west of the Scape Or Swamp and Carters Crossing of past Sumter County and north of Beaver Dam Swamp and west of the Scape Or Swamp - Alexander and Sarah McIntosh McLeod's land lie in this area

Description of Ionia Township area - bounded by the Hickory Hill Township area, in which Alexander II and his owned some property, portions of the Egypt Community appear to lie or bound this area as Lee County Past and Present Vol II states that New Hope Presbyterian Church Cemetery or McLeod Cemetery lies in the Ionia Community.

Todays Turkey Creek Township of Lee County includes DeKalb Township of Kershaw County west of the Scape Or and west of Lynches River and the part of old Bishopville Township of Sumter County which lays North of the public road leading from Stokes Bridge on the Lynches River to the Harrison Hall Mill - see the 1821 Mill Map of Stephen H. Boykin for more detailed info (improved in 1825; this area includes the Lucknow Township {incorporated 1897}) - Alexander and Sarah McIntosh McLeods children are enumerated in this area as did Norman McLeod, the husband of Alexander's sister, Betsy McLeod.

Nine miles from present day Bishopville and eighteen miles from Camden (Kershaw), Turkey Creek lies on the northern edge of Lee County.

Alexander and Sarah's five children attended Antioch Baptist Church which although lying near the present day Lee County line, remains a part of Kershaw County. The family land lay in the areas of Kershaw near Antioch Baptist Church and in the townships named above now presently in Lee County.

Alabama 1840 - 1852

Beginning in the year 1838, we begin to see Norman and Betsy McLeod McLeod and Roderick and Nancy McLeod Bethune sell some of their South Carolina property obviously in preparation for their migration to Alabama. No records have yet been found in which John and Polly sell their land, but research is continuing.

By 1840, the three families are found, along with John's eldest and married son John L. McKay on pages 2 and 4 of the Macon County Alabama Census. The girls' mother, Nancy McCutchen McLeod, now widowed and aged about 60 - 70, is found to have migrated with them. Research into the families after migration is in its beginning stages.

Polly died on April 15, 1845 and is buried at Bethel Presbyterian Church Cemetery, formerly Pike County, Bullock Co., AL Source of Death Date:Bethel Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Bullock Co., AL, Cemetery Transcripton accessed August 15th 2004 by Lori McLeod Wilke http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/al/bullock/cemetery/bethel.txt. - NOTE: Her sister Nancy McLeod Bethune's husband and son are buried there as well.

John is found in the 1850 Macon County Alabama Census, a widower aged 60 years, and living with two of his children, Malcolm aged 36 and Alexis aged 23. John died on March 12, 1852 and was buried beside Polly on the 16th of that month. Their daughter Alexis died on August 6th 1854 and is also buried there. Source of Death Date:Bethel Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Bullock Co., AL, Cemetery Transcripton accessed August 15th 2004 by Lori McLeod Wilke http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/al/bullock/ cemetery/bethel.txt. - NOTE: Her sister Nancy McLeod Bethune's husband and son are buried there as well.

John wrote his will on Jan 13 1852, obviously ill as he died almost exactly 2 months later. Will dated Jan 13, 1852. Probated May 10, 1852, Pike Co. Witness: Roderick Bethune, Duncan D. Campbell, Daniel McCaskill. Executor - son Alexander L. McKay

Children of John McKay and Polly (aka Mary) McLeod

1. John L. MCKAY b. bet. 1810 and 1820 (1850 census indicates a birth year of 1815) in , Sumter, South Carolina married first 23 Oct 1836 in Kershaw, South Carolina to Nancy Chisholm MCCASKILL B. 12 Sep 1809 in Skye, Inverness, Scotland Marriage and Spouse information found at McKay and Williard Genealogy; Karen Willard, [email protected] located at World Connect, Rootsweb.com

The information below was provided by Bruce McKay June 6 2011 {italics/red font mine - June 9 2011LMW}

Information came from a descendent of Daniel McKay. A daughter named Minnie Roberta Blue had a daughter named Ruth Blue Barnes (RBB). RBB did a lot of genealogy in the 1950's and has since passed on.

Her work is in the Ellen Payne Odom Genealogy Library in Moultrie, GA. This is what she wrote about Nancy McCaskill.

Her is name was Nancy Chisholm McCaskill b. 1810 in Scotland and came from Scotland in 1822 at the age of 12.

She had a sister named Jennie McCaskill b.1784, d. Aug 25, 1849 m. John Leslie.

Had a brother John McCaskill went to TX died there.

Sister Flora married a Worthington.

Brother Malcolm went to Mobile and died there.

John L. left home before the war.

Bennie Lula Rayborn Alexander was the daughter of Mary Ann Katherine McKay Rayborn, Nancy's daughter, and she wrote a letter in 1955 about the McKay's and McCaskill's. She didn't know the names of her great-grand-parents, but knew them only as grand-father and grand-mother.

Grand-father (John Donald McCaskill) was a well known bible reader. He read to people in English and Gaelic. Her mother Mary Ann Catherine McKay was married at the age of 16 years.

John L. McKay and Nancy were separated, and John L. remarried in Louisiana. He left a sizeable estate to two daughters in Louisiana.

The children of his first marriage were encouraged to contest the will, but they never did.

Mary Ann Catherine Rayborn lived with uncle Neil McKay during the war, her parents had passed away. Bennie was 77 years old and she was still working at the DMV. There a lot related Alexanders in TX.

Letter written by Bennie Lula Rayborn in 1955: Nancy is one of your several GGGrandmothers. Nancy came with her family to Kershaw County, NC from the Isle of Skye, Invernessshire, Scotland in 1811. Married in the Kershaw District, on the 23rd inst. (23 Oct 1836), by reverend M. D. Frasier, Mr. John L. McKay to Miss Nancy Chisholm McCaskill, all of Kershaw District. (November 5, 1836 Issue of the paper). This Nancy McCaskill was Nancy Chisholm McCaskill and Rev.M. D. Frasier was the minister of the Pine Tree Presbyterian Church in Cassat, SC (Pine Tree Church Records).

She Married John L. McKay who's mother was Mary Polly McCleod McKay whose obituary from Pike County, AL mentioned that she was a member of the Pine Tree Church. Nancy and J.L. McKay had their first son Angus C. in 1837 and probably lived with the John McKay Sr. at the farm at Horse Pen creek near Cassat SC until they all moved to Pike Co. Al in about 1838. In the 1840 Census they were all together in Macon Co., AL, all, living a few farms away. J. L. McKay and Nancy had an 11 year old female mulatto complexion slave named Mathabey in 1840. The story about Mathabey is very interesting.

In 1840, February 4, J.L. McKay obtained a loan for $100, with three promisary notes for $33.33 each. The security for the loan was Mathabey the female slave, eight head of cattle and one bay mare. The total sum plus interest to be paid back in two years was a total of $160 .

By May 27, 1843 he had not paid off the loans, and foreclosure was initiated unless he paid the loan immediately. To solve the problem John L. McKay was to be paid one dollar for the described property by his uncle Norman McCleod, Mary McLeod McKay's brother (in Law) your GGGrandmother and wife of John McKay Sr., {was}a very successful farmer and State Legislator.

Norman McCleod was to offer the property to the highest bidder and pay the debt off. If there was extra money John L. McKay would be paid the overplus. If the funds were insufficient John L. Mckay would be liable for the deficit. Sounds like Norman McCleod was trying to help his nephew. This could be an indication of some hard times for Nancy and John L. McKay

In the 1850 Census the McCaskills were living in Pike county, AL. Catherine and John Donald McCasskill, Nancy's parents, were listed as both 79 Years old. Their son John C. McCaskill was listed as 30 years old with family, and was a Justice of the Peace for the State of AL, Pike Co. His name will appear in many county transactions, but one of interest was the sale of Jack a slave.

When John McKay Sr.'s. will was administered Jack was sold for $346 to his son Alexander L. McKay in September 1852, and John C. McCaskill was the Justice of the Peace signing the document. Now that John L. McKay's mother Mary Polly McLeaod McKay and father John McKay Sr. had passed away he left home never to return between 1852 and 1858. The family said that he {Alexander?} went to LA and started a new family. They thought about having one of the family go and see if they could get some inheritance but it never happened..

Catherine Chisholm McCaskill died in July 1855.
John Donald McCaskill died in Aug of 1859 both in Pike County, AL, buried at Indian Creek, Pike County, AL.

Wonder if Nancy Chisholm McCaskill {McKay}might be buried there?

In 1858 Nancy C. McCaskill {McKay} buys 100 acres, and then sells the same property in 1859.

In about 1859 Nancy C. Mccaskill {McKay} moved to Sabine County, TX with her family.

In about 1860 John C. McCaskill {brother of Nancy McKay?} and family moved to Dewitt County, TX. In the 1860 census for Sabine County, TX, Nancy Chisholm McCaskill {McKay} is enumerated with sons Angus C., Daniel, Malcolm, and Peter. No John L. McKay.

Next door is Joseph Elijah Rayborn Married to Mary Ann Catherine McKay Rayborn soon to have a son John in 1860. Mary Ann was married at the age of 16 years. They left a lot of related Rayborns in TX.

Census; Macon Alabama Census Year 1840 page 4 - 1 male aged 0-5; 1 male aged 20-30; 1 female aged 20-30 found by Lori McLeod Wilke on October 14th 2004 at Ancestry.com Census On line.

Census Place Pike County Alabama Census Year 1850 - J. L. McKay household 1680 aged 35 born SC; Nancy aged 40 Scotland; Angus 13 South Carolina; Daniel 11 Ala; Malcom 9 Ala; Margaret 7 Ala; Peter? 5 Ala. found by Lori McLeod Wilke on October 14th 2004 at Ancestry.com Census On line.!Source: Lori McLeod Wilke copyright © 2000-2006 All Rights Reserved http://www.geocities.com/dillysdillys/ChildrenofMaryPollyMcLeodAndJohnMcCoy.htm

Children of John L. McKay and Nancy Chisholm McCaskill
McKay and Williard Genealogy; Karen Willard, [email protected] located at World Connect, Rootsweb.com

1) Angus C. MCKAY b: ABT 1837 in Sumter District South Carolina d. bet. 1861 - 1865 serving the Confederacy.

Civil War. Died in hospital with pneumonia. His brother, Daniel Webster "Bob", went to his funeral but was too ill himself with head wounds to visit him. He was born in South Carolina and in school in 1850 Census. McKay and Williard Genealogy; Karen Willard, [email protected] located at World Connect, Rootsweb.com

2) Daniel Webster MCKAY b: 25 Dec 1839 in Bread, Bullock, Alabama married to Christian Elizabeth MCKINNON b. 3 Mar 1845 d. 19 Jun 1913 (daughter of Daniel L. MCKINNON b: 15 Mar 1797 and Flora MCDONALD b: 9 Jun 1799) McKay and Williard Genealogy; Karen Willard, [email protected] located at World Connect, Rootsweb.com

It is said that D.W. McKay and Elizabeth McKinnon were second cousins; resided in Sabine, Texas for 1 year. His father (John L. McKay) was teaching in Union Springs, AL, where D.W. died and father owned land there. Both D.W. and wife are buried at Union Springs, AL, Cemetery possibly at Magnolia Church around Union Springs Alabama. McKay and Williard Genealogy; Karen Willard, [email protected] located at World Connect, Rootsweb.com

Daniel W. married Christian Elizabeth McKinnon and has many descendants in the south. He lived in AL and died there. Peter married Ann Mcdonald and had no Children. Malcolm M. (my line) married Rebecca Smith and left lots of descendants in TX and CA. Ruth Blue Barnes (RBB). provided by Bruce McKay June 6 2011

Children of Daniel Webster McKay and Christian Elizabeth McKinnon:
McKay and Williard Genealogy; Karen Willard, [email protected] located at World Connect, Rootsweb.com

i) Flora Emma MCKAY b: 30 Apr 1868 in Inverness, Bullock, Alabama d. 27 May 1955 buried Bethel Cemetery, Bullock, Alabama married 9 Dec 1890 to William Lauchlin MCMILLAN b: 9 Dec 1858 d. 3 Feb 1943 buried Bethel Cemetery, Bullock, Alabama McKay and Williard Genealogy; Karen Willard, [email protected] located at World Connect, Rootsweb.com

Children of Fora Emma McKay and William Lauchlin McMillan

William Paul MCMILLAN b: 9 Sep 1891
Joseph Venerable MCMILLAN b: 26 Oct 1893
John Daniel MCMILLAN b: 11 Nov 1895
Kenneth Duncan MCMILLAN b: 20 Jun 1897
Lauchlin Emerson MCMILLAN b: 2 Sep 1900 in Inverness, Bullock, Alabama
Lizbeth MCMILLAN b: 19 Nov 1903
Hugh MCMILLAN b: 2 Apr 1906
George Laurens MCMILLAN b: 30 Apr 1908

Always lived in the Scotland Community (AL) one mile from Bethel Presbyterian Church. Married at home of father and mother, double wedding with sister Minnie Roberta MCKAY - see below McKay and Williard Genealogy; Karen Willard, [email protected] located at World Connect, Rootsweb.com

ii) Nancy Belle MCKAY b: 16 Sep 1869 in Aberfoil, Bullock, Alabama

iii) Minnie Roberta MCKAY b: 3 Apr 1871 in Aberfoil, Bullock, Alabama d. 22 Sep 1950 in Union Springs, Bullock, Alabama married to Henry Patrick BLUE b: 16 Aug 1862 d. 11 Sep 1935 in Union Springs, Bullock, Alabama McKay and Williard Genealogy; Karen Willard, [email protected] located at World Connect, Rootsweb.com

Children of Minnie Robert McKay and Henry Patrick Blue

Ruth Graham BLUE b: 6 Nov 1891
Minnie Elizabeth BLUE b: 17 Mar 1895 in Inverness, Bullock, Alabama
Patsy Lee BLUE b: 10 Sep 1897 in Graham Farm, Inverness, Alabama
Henry Patrick BLUE Jr. b: 3 Feb 1900 in Graham Farm, Inverness, Alabama
Caroline BLUE b: 16 Dec 1903 in Union Springs, Bullock, Alabama
Robert MacKay BLUE b: 26 Jan 1907 in Union Springs, Bullock, Alabama
Sophie Albright BLUE b: 10 Apr 1912 in Union Springs, Bullock, Alabama

Married at home of father and mother, double wedding with sister Flora Emma who married Wm Lauchlin McMillan McKay and Williard Genealogy; Karen Willard, [email protected] located at World Connect, Rootsweb.com

iv) Rosa Belle MCKAY b: 9 Jan 1875 in Bethel Church, Bullock, Alabama d. unknown married 16 Sep 1903 in Pres. Church, Union Springs, Alabama Alexander Bragg HORN b: 14 Aug 1875 McKay and Williard Genealogy; Karen Willard, [email protected] located at World Connect, Rootsweb.com

Child of Rosa Belle McKay and Alexander Braagg Horn

Sarah Bragg HORN b: 2 Aug 1905

v). Robert Alexander MCKAY b: 12 Aug 1876 d. 1912 married to Florence ARNOLD

Child of Robert Alexander McKay and Florence Arnold

Susan Arnold MCKAY b: 1905

vi) Mary Ann MCKAY b: 16 Sep 1878 d. after 1962 In Union Springs, Bullock Alabama - never married

"She lived with her parents and aunt Emmaline McKinnon until they passed away. For many years kept own home in Union Springs, AL. Later years she has visited Paul and Lizbeth McMillan, Sarah Bragg Horn Paterson, George and Olivia McMillan. She and her brothers, Edgar and Myron had the lovliest voices in that section. They are all three living (1962 ages all in their eighties) She was the sweet, quiet, energetic person whom all the grandchildren adored when visiting Grandmother and Grandpapa." McKay and Williard Genealogy; Karen Willard, [email protected] located at World Connect, Rootsweb.com

vii) Edgar MCKAY b: 11 Aug 1880 d. 1 Jun 1964 married to Harriet ALLAN b: 24 Feb 1890

Children of Edgar McKay and Harriet Allan

Harriet Elizabeth MCKAY b: Aug 1918
Anne MCKAY b: 18 Apr 1922

viii) John Myron MCKAY b: 16 Mar 1883 in Bethel Church, Bullock, Alabama d. after 1962 married to Belle KEENAN b: 17 Sep 1886 in Tuscumbia, Colbert, Alabama McKay and Williard Genealogy; Karen Willard, [email protected] located at World Connect, Rootsweb.com

Children of John Myron McKay and Belle Keenan

John Myron MCKAY Jr. b: 11 Mar 1913 in Union Springs, Bullock, Alabama
Lettie Warren MCKAY b: 10 May 1915

3) Malcolm McCaskill MCKAY b: Dec 1843 in Union Springs, Bullock, Alabama d. 20 Dec 1914 in , Hays, Texas married 17 Sep 1866 in , Pike, Alabama to Rebecca L. SMITH b: 1847 in , Pike, Alabama McKay and Williard Genealogy; Karen Willard, [email protected] located at World Connect, Rootsweb.com

Went to Texas between 1878 and 1883 (see children below) with his brother Peter. "Uncle Make and Uncle Pete.

Children of Malcolm McCaskill McKay and Rebecca L. Smith

i) Mary Mollie MCKAY b: 1867 in Union Springs, Bullock, Alabama married John Baylor Motheral Information provided by Suzi Stevenson November 7, 2010 - see photos right and below

ii) Lacero Angeline MCKAY b: 1869 in Union Springs, Bullock, Alabama

iii) Jasper (Jack) MCKAY b: 1872 in Union Springs, Bullock, Alabama

iv) Angus MCKAY b: 1873 in Union Springs, Bullock, Alabama

v) Malcolm Tournedge MCKAY b: 4 Oct 1876 in Union Springs, Bullock, Alabama

vi) John McCaskle MCKAY b: 2 Mar 1878 in Union Springs, Bullock, Alabama

vii) Callie MCKAY b: 1879 in either Alabama or Texas

vii) Mattie Martha MCKAY b: 1883 in Reedville, Caldwell, Texas

viii) Willie Malina MCKAY married Albert Sidney Motheral Jan 18,1899 Information provided by Suzi Stevenson November 7, 2010

A great grandchild of Malcolm died in 2008 - see Tribute - link provided by Bruce McKay June 7, 2011

photographs provided by Bruce McKay June 7, 2011

Malcolm, Peter and Mary Ann Katherine McKay Rayborn

4) Mary Anne Katherine MCKAY see photo just above b: 7 Jul 1844 in Montgomery, Macon, Alabama married 23 Sep 1858 to Joseph Elijah RAYBORN b: ABT 1840 McKay and Williard Genealogy; Karen Willard, [email protected] located at World Connect, Rootsweb.com

Old family Bible was destroyed in a fire about 1905, so all record of names and births were lost. McKay and Williard Genealogy; Karen Willard, [email protected] located at World Connect, Rootsweb.com

Children of Mary Anne Katherine MCKAY and Elijah RAYBORN

1. John RAYBORN
2. Watson RAYBORN
3. William RAYBORN
4. Peter RAYBORN
5. Neil RAYBORN
6. Joseph RAYBORN
7. Elizabeth RAYBORN
8. Mary Susana RAYBORN
9. Bennie Lula RAYBORN

5) Peter MCKAY see photo just above b: ABT 1845 in Pike, Alabama d. unknown married to Ann MCDONALD McKay and Williard Genealogy; Karen Willard, [email protected] located at World Connect, Rootsweb.com

Went to Texas at the same time as brother Malcolm. Anna McKay (b. 1878) said the morning they left for Texas, they all gathered around the organ and sang, "God Be With You Till We Meet Again." McKay and Williard Genealogy; Karen Willard, [email protected] located at World Connect, Rootsweb.com

2. Charlotte MCKAY B. ABT 1817 in Sumter, South Carolina d. unknown married Archibald C. MCDONALD in Sumter South Carolina b: 1 Dec. 1815 in Moore, North Carolina Marriage and Spouse information found at McKay and Williard Genealogy; Karen Willard, [email protected] located at World Connect, Rootsweb.com

Parents of Archibald McDonald are Donald McDonald and Nancy Robertson, both born Isle of Skye Scotland, migrated to Moore County North Carolina with 2 of Donald's siblings. Parental information found at http://home.att.net/~hbridges/ mcdonskye.htm accessed by Lori McLeod Wilke

Archibald was the twin of Angus McDonald Information from Eugene Watson of San Marcos, Texas found at McKay and Williard Genealogy; Karen Willard, [email protected] located at World Connect, Rootsweb.com

"Archibald, my twin brother, married in South Carolina. Charlotte, the eldest daughter of the late John McKay, Esq., and came to Alabama. He was at an early age made an Elder in the Presbyterian Church which he loved. He was a Free Mason of high degree, and a civil magistrate in Montgomery County, Ala. for more than twenty years. The people honored him with many responsible positions, and their confidence was never abused. He died in the full enjoyment of a triumphant faith, based solely on the imputed righteousness of the Lord Jesus Christ. His living children: Donald Christopher, Mrs. Ann McKay, and Alexis McDonald, are all living near San Marcos, Texas, and are prominent, prosperous, and useful members of the San Marcos Presbyterian Church. Writings of Angus McDonald found at http://home.att.net/~hbridges/ mcdonskye.htm accessed by Lori McLeod Wilke

Census 1840 - likely to have been in Sumter or Kershaw Districts of South Carolina

Census Pike County Alabama Census Year 1850 Image 1 Family 6 enumerated 16 Sept. 1850 A.C. McDonald (shown as A C W Donald in the Index/Ancestry.com Census Images) aged 35 Farmer born North Carolina; Charlotte aged 35 born in South Carolina; John aged 8 born in Alabama born about 1842; Daniel aged 6 born in Alabama; Angus aged 5 born in Alabama, Mary aged 4 born in Alabama; Neil aged 3 born in Alabama; Ann aged 6 months born in Alabama; Epraim aged 10 born in Alabama - out of order for him to be a son of Archibald and Charlotte - his identity is unknown found ancestry.com census on line October 25 2004 by Lori McLeod Wilke

1860 Montgomery County Census District 2, Montgomery, AL page 29 enumuration date July 18 1860 (224 200)

A C McDonald North Carolina 44 1815 North Carolina Occupation JP(?) RE 2500 P 4,000; Charlott Mcdonald 40 1819 South Carolina; John Mcdonald 17 1842 Alabama; Donald Mcdonald 15 1844 Alabama; Mary Mcdonald 14 1845 Alabama; Ann Mcdonald 12 1847 Alabama; Neil Mcdonald 10 1849 Alabama; Elexis Mcdonald 5 1854 Alabama; Isabella Mcdonald 3 1856 Alabama Femalefound ancestry.com census on line October 25 2004 by Lori McLeod Wilke

Children of Charlotte McKay and Archibald McDonald

1) John MCDONALD b: 1842/3 Census Pike County Alabama Census Year 1850 Image 1 Family 6 enumerated 16 Sept. 1850 found ancestry.com census on line October 25 2004 by Lori McLeod Wilke/1860 Montgomery County Census District 2, Montgomery, AL page 29 enumuration date July 18 1860 (224 200) found ancestry.com census on line October 26 2004 by Lori McLeod Wilke

2) Donald Christopher MCDONALD b: 1844/5 Census Pike County Alabama Census Year 1850 Image 1 Family 6 enumerated 16 Sept. 1850 found ancestry.com census on line October 25 2004 by Lori McLeod Wilke/1860 Montgomery County Census District 2, Montgomery, AL page 29 enumuration date July 18 1860 (224 200) found ancestry.com census on line October 26 2004 by Lori McLeod Wilke

Donald survived his father and migrated to San Marcos Texas along with his sisters, Ann and Alexis; this according to his Uncle, Angus R. McDonald. Was a prominent member of San Marcos Presbyterian Church Writings of Angus McDonald found at http://home.att.net/~hbridges/ mcdonskye.htm accessed by Lori McLeod Wilke

3) Angus MCDONALD b: 1845 d. possibly before 1850 Census Pike County Alabama Census Year 1850 Image 1 Family 6 enumerated 16 Sept. 1850 found ancestry.com census on line October 25 2004 by Lori McLeod Wilke/NOT PRESENT IN 1860 MONTGOMERY COUNTY CENSUS SHOULD BE AGED AROUND 15

4) Mary Jane MCDONALD b: 1846 1860 Montgomery County Census District 2, Montgomery, AL page 29 enumuration date July 18 1860 (224 200) found ancestry.com census on line October 26 2004 by Lori McLeod Wilke

5) Anne MCDONALD b: 1847/48 1860 Montgomery County Census District 2, Montgomery, AL page 29 enumuration date July 18 1860 (224 200) found ancestry.com census on line October 26 2004 by Lori McLeod Wilke - NEIL AND ANN ARE APPARENTLY TRANSPOSED AGE WISE ON THE 1850 CENSUS

Ann called "Mrs. Ann McKay by her Uncle, Angus R. McDonald and stated to have been living in San Marcos Texas and a member of the San Marcos Presbyterian after the death of her father Archibald McDonald. Writings of Angus McDonald found at http://home.att.net/~hbridges/ mcdonskye.htm accessed by Lori McLeod Wilke

6) Neill MCDONALD b: 1850 d. aft 1860 1860 Montgomery County Census District 2, Montgomery, AL page 29 enumuration date July 18 1860 (224 200) found ancestry.com census on line October 26 2004 by Lori McLeod Wilke - NEIL AND ANN ARE APPARENTLY TRANSPOSED AGE WISE ON THE 1850 CENSUS

7. Elexis MCDONALD b. 1854/5 1860 Montgomery County Census District 2, Montgomery, AL page 29 enumuration date July 18 1860 (224 200) found ancestry.com census on line October 26 2004 by Lori McLeod Wilke

Elexis reported by her Uncle, Angus R. McDonald and stated to have been living in San Marcos Texas and a member of the San Marcos Presbyterian after the death of her father Archibald McDonald. Writings of Angus McDonald found at http://home.att.net/~hbridges/ mcdonskye.htm accessed by Lori McLeod Wilke

8) Isabella MCDONALD b. 1856 d. after 1860 1860 Montgomery County Census District 2, Montgomery, AL page 29 enumuration date July 18 1860 (224 200) found ancestry.com census on line October 26 2004 by Lori McLeod Wilke

NOTE: Ephraim MCDONALD is included as a child of Arch and Charlotte at McKay and Williard Genealogy; Karen Willard, [email protected] located at World Connect, Rootsweb.com. - , however, he is not present in the 1860 census. His relationship is unknown to date. Census Pike County Alabama Census Year 1850 Image 1 Family 6 enumerated 16 Sept. 1850 found ancestry.com census on line October 25 2004 by Lori McLeod Wilke

3. Alexander L. MCKAY B. bet. 1810-1820 in Sumter, South Carolina married to an Elizabeth (--?--) died after 1852. Marriage and Spouse information found at McKay and Williard Genealogy; Karen Willard, [email protected] located at World Connect, Rootsweb.com

Alexander migrated with John McKay and Polly McLeod McKay to Macon County Alabama in time to be enumerated in their home as a male aged 20-30 in the 1840 Macon County Alabama Census. Census; Macon Alabama Census Year 1840, page 2; found October 14 2004 by Lori McLeod Wilke at Ancestry.com Census online Census research done by Lori McLeod Wilke using Ancestry.com Census Images on line 2003-2006

Alexander is named in his father's 1852 Will but not found enumerated with his father in the 1850 Census; this indicates he survived past 1852. Therefore, the A. L. McKay found in Macon District 21, Alabama on page 256 in household #873 where we find his aunt and uncle Roderick and Nancy McLeod Bethune enumerated in household #872 is quite probably him. This A.L. McKay is shown as a Merchant - the name of the household is illegible but is Thomas "something". Census research done by Lori McLeod Wilke using Ancestry.com Census Images on line 2003-2006

In his father's will, Alexander is left "one negro man named Lewis, aged 25 years". He was named executor of the estate of John McKay. The Will was written on Jan 13, 1852 and was probated on May 10, 1852, in Pike Co. The Will was witnessed by Alexander's uncle Roderick Bethune, the husband of Nancy McLeod, and Duncan D. Campbell and Daniel McCaskill. McKay and Williard Genealogy; Karen Willard, [email protected] located at World Connect, Rootsweb.com

4. Neill MCKAY B. bet. 1818 - 1822 in Sumter, South Carolina died after 1860

Neil migrated with John McKay and Polly McLeod McKay to Macon County Alabama in time to be enumerated in their home as a male aged 15-20. Census; Macon Alabama Census Year 1840, page 2; found October 14 2004 by Lori McLeod Wilke at Ancestry.com Census online Census research done by Lori McLeod Wilke using Ancestry.com Census Images on line 2003-2006

Neil is found enumerated in the 1850 Pike County Alabama Census along with his sister, Elexis and his father, John McKay. This census states he was born in South Carolina and the value of his property was $200.00. 1850 Census, Not Stated, Pike, Alabama Census Year 1850 Page: 257 Roll: M432_13 Enumerated 16th day of December 1850 found October 13th 2004 by Lori McLeod Wilke Ancestry.com Census Online Census research done by Lori McLeod Wilke using Ancestry.com Census Images on line 2003-2006

In his father's will, Neil is left "a negro named Aaron 15 years, and a boy named Ben, 8 years of age". His brother, Alexander, is named executor of the estate. The Will was witnessed by Alexander's uncle Roderick Bethune, the husband of Nancy McLeod, and Duncan D. Campbell and Daniel McCaskill. McKay and Williard Genealogy; Karen Willard, [email protected] located at World Connect, Rootsweb.com

In the 1860 Pike County Alabama Census Household number 705 Neill is found living with his sister Mary McKay and her husband, Angus McDonald. Neil is aged 38 with an occupation listed as "Grocer". His real estate is valued at $2,500 and his personal property is valued at $5,000. His place of birth is confirmed as being in South Carolina. Household Number 705 had ten residents including a Malcom McKay aged 36 who was likely his brother. 1860 Pike County Alabama Census ftp://ftp.us-census.org/pub/usgenweb/ found by Lori McLeod Wilke August 2004 found October 14 2004 by Lori McLeod Wilke at Ancestry.com Census online Census research done by Lori McLeod Wilke using Ancestry.com Census Images on line 2003-2006

5. Malcolm MCKAY B. bet. 1825 -1830 in , Sumter, South Carolina Burial: Montgomery, Macon, Alabama married to (--?--) after 1860 died after 1860 Marriage and Spouse information found at McKay and Williard Genealogy; Karen Willard, [email protected] located at World Connect, Rootsweb.com

Malcolm migrated with John McKay and Polly McLeod McKay to Macon County Alabama in time to be enumerated in their home as a male aged 10-15. Census; Macon Alabama Census Year 1840, page 2; found October 14 2004 by Lori McLeod Wilke at Ancestry.com Census online Census research done by Lori McLeod Wilke using Ancestry.com Census Images on line 2003-2006

In the 1860 Pike County Alabama Census Household number 705 Malcolm is found living with his sister Mary McKay and her husband, Angus McDonald. Neil is aged 38 with an occupation listed as "Grocer". His real estate is valued at $2,500 and his personal property is valued at $4500. His place of birth is confirmed as being in South Carolina. Household Number 705 had ten residents including a Malcom McKay aged 36 who was likely his brother. 1860 Pike County Alabama Census ftp://ftp.us-census.org/pub/usgenweb/ found by Lori McLeod Wilke August 2004 found October 14 2004 by Lori McLeod Wilke at Ancestry.com Census online Census research done by Lori McLeod Wilke using Ancestry.com Census Images on line 2003-2006

Children of Malcolm and his unknown spouse:
information found at McKay and Williard Genealogy; Karen Willard, [email protected] located at World Connect, Rootsweb.com
1) Jack MCKAY dates unknown - spouse unknown Marriage and Spouse information found at McKay and Williard Genealogy; Karen Willard, [email protected] located at World Connect, Rootsweb.com

Children of Jack McKay and unknown spouse:

i) Jack Jr. MCKAY
ii) Robert MCKAY
iii) Malcolm MCKAY
iv) Barbara MCKAY

2) Emma MCKAY - no information

6. Alexis MCKAY B. ABT 1825 in , Sumter, South Carolina D. 2 Aug 1854 in , Pike, Alabama Burial: 6 Aug 1854 Bethel Church Cemetery, Aberfoil, Bullock, Alabama information found at McKay and Williard Genealogy; Karen Willard, [email protected] located at World Connect, Rootsweb.com

Alexis migrated with John McKay and Polly McLeod McKay to Macon County Alabama in time to be enumerated in their home as one of two females aged 10-15. Census; Macon Alabama Census Year 1840, page 2; found October 14 2004 by Lori McLeod Wilke at Ancestry.com Census online Census research done by Lori McLeod Wilke using Ancestry.com Census Images on line 2003-2006

In 1850, Alexis is found in her widowed father's home along with brother Neil. Her birthplace is confirmed as South Carolina.1850 Census, Not Stated, Pike, Alabama Census Year 1850 Page: 257 Roll: M432_13 Enumerated 16th day of December 1850 found October 13th 2004 by Lori McLeod Wilke Ancestry.com Census Online Census research done by Lori McLeod Wilke using Ancestry.com Census Images on line 2003-2006

Tombstone at Bethel Cemetery, Bullock Co., Alabama. "Sacred to the memory of Miss Alexis McKay who died Aug. 2, 1854 in the 25th year of her age." Source of Death Date:Bethel Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Bullock Co., AL, Cemetery Transcripton accessed August 15th 2004 by Lori McLeod Wilke http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/al/bullock/cemetery/bethel.txt. -

7. Mary MCKAY B. 1827 in Sumter, South Carolina d. bef 1888 married January 1 1846 in Alabama to Angus Robertson MCDONALD b, December 1 1815 in Moore County OR Fayetteville, Cumberland, North Carolina information found at McKay and Williard Genealogy; Karen Willard, [email protected] located at World Connect, Rootsweb.com

See twin Archibald McDonald husband of Mary's sister, Charlotte, above regarding birth place.Writings of Angus McDonald found at http://home.att.net/~hbridges/ mcdonskye.htm accessed by Lori McLeod Wilke

Parents of twins, Archibald and Angus McDonald, are Donald McDonald and Nancy Robertson, both born Isle of Skye Scotland, migrated to Moore County North Carolina with 2 of Donald's siblings Writings of Angus McDonald found at http://home.att.net/~hbridges/ mcdonskye.htm accessed by Lori McLeod Wilke

"I was born December 1, 1815, came to Alabama in 1844, and married January 1, 1846, Mary McKay, the youngest daughter of John McKay, Esq., of South Carolina. In her were concentrated more of those mental qualities that constitute the Christian lady, daughter, wife, mother, and unswerving and true friend, than can often be found in mankind.

She was immorally fixed in her convictions of right, always willing to hazard all other considerations in the maintenance of truth and elevated humanity. But more of Heaven could not live upon earth, therefore the Lord took her to her blissful and eternal home.

She was the mother of ten children, seven of whom survived her. Donald Warnock, the first son, died at Louisville, Ala., aged three years. Lexie, a child of sweet character, died in Montgomery County, Ala., aged ten years. Knox, a boy of fixed manliness of character, died near Inverness, Ala., aged twelve years. Bethune, who survived his mother, died at the age of twenty-four years, while living in Montgomery, Ala. in March 1888. He was a son of whom any father could be justly proud. He possessed a mind of unusual force and brilliency and a gentleness, yet manliness of character which endeared him to all good people who came to know him. He was a devoted member of the Presbyterian Church, and before his death had acquired a position in the business world which gave promise of a most successful and useful career. Of my children still living there are two daughters and four sons: - Mary Ann; Florella; John K; Donald; Malcom; and Frank. The character of the living members of my family, including myself, I leave for some other pen to portray. " Writings of Angus McDonald found at http://home.att.net/~hbridges/ mcdonskye.htm accessed by Lori McLeod Wilke

Census; Macon Alabama Census Year 1840, page 2 - 1 male aged 10-15; birth year range 1825-1830 = Malcomb McKay; 1 male aged 15-20, birth year range 1820-1825 = Neil McKay; 1 male aged 20-30, birth year range 1810-1820 = Alexander McKay; 1 male aged 50 - 60, John McKay; 2 females aged 10-15; birth year range 1825-1830 = Alexis McKay and Mary; 1 female aged 30-40 Mary Polly McLeod

1860 Census Pike County Alabama Census - 8 705 705 McDonald Angus 40 M . Merchant . 2,500 NC; 9 705 705 McDonald Mary 33 F SC; 10 705 705 McDonald John 13 M Ala; 11 705 705 McDonald Mary A 11 F Ala . X; 12 705 705 McDonald Bethune 9 M Ala; 13 705 705 McDonald Knox 7 M Ala; 14 705 705 McDonald Alexy 5 F Ala; 15 705 705 McDonald Archibald 8/12 M Ala; 16 705 705 McKay Neill 38 M . Grocer 2,500 5,000 SC; 17 705 705 McKay Malcom 36 M . Merchant 2,500 4,500 SC ftp://ftp.us-census.org/pub/usgenweb/ found by Lori McLeod Wilke August 2004found October 14 2004 by Lori McLeod Wilke

Children of Mary McKay and Angus McDonald

1) Donald Warnock MCDONALD died before 1860 in Louisville, Alabama at age three Writings of Angus McDonald found at http://home.att.net/~hbridges/ mcdonskye.htm accessed by Lori McLeod Wilke

2) John K. MCDONALD b. about 1847 in Alabama died after 1888 Writings of Angus McDonald found at http://home.att.net/~hbridges/ mcdonskye.htm accessed by Lori McLeod Wilke

3) Mary Ann MCDONALD b. about 1849 in Alabama died after 1888 Writings of Angus McDonald found at http://home.att.net/~hbridges/ mcdonskye.htm accessed by Lori McLeod Wilke

4) Bethune MCDONALD b. abt 1851 d. abt 1875 in Montgomery Alabama "who survived his mother, died at the age of twenty-four years, while living in Montgomery, Ala. in March 1888. He was a son of whom any father could be justly proud. He possessed a mind of unusual force and brilliency and a gentleness, yet manliness of character which endeared him to all good people who came to know him. He was a devoted member of the Presbyterian Church, and before his death had acquired a position in the business world which gave promise of a most successful and useful career." Writings of Angus McDonald found at http://home.att.net/~hbridges/ mcdonskye.htm accessed by Lori McLeod Wilke

5) Knox McDonald b. about 1853 d. 1865 at age 12 near Inverness, Alabama Writings of Angus McDonald found at http://home.att.net/~hbridges/ mcdonskye.htm accessed by Lori McLeod Wilke

6 ) Lexie McDonald b. abt 1855 d. 1865 in Montgomery County Alabama at age tenWritings of Angus McDonald found at http://home.att.net/~hbridges/ mcdonskye.htm accessed by Lori McLeod Wilke

7) Archibald McDonald or possibly Donald b. abt 1859 1860 Pike County Alabama Census ftp://ftp.us-census.org/pub/usgenweb/ found by Lori McLeod Wilke August 2004/ Writings of Angus McDonald found at http://home.att.net/~hbridges/ mcdonskye.htm accessed by Lori McLeod Wilke

8) Malcolm MCDONALD b. aft 1860 1860 Pike County Alabama Census ftp://ftp.us-census.org/pub/usgenweb/ found by Lori McLeod Wilke August 2004 / Writings of Angus McDonald found at http://home.att.net/~hbridges/ mcdonskye.htm accessed by Lori McLeod Wilke

9) Frank MCDONALD b. aft 1860 1860 Pike County Alabama Census ftp://ftp.us-census.org/pub/usgenweb/ found by Lori McLeod Wilke August 2004 / Writings of Angus McDonald found at http://home.att.net/~hbridges/ mcdonskye.htm accessed by Lori McLeod Wilke

10) Florella MCDONALD b. aft 1860 1860 Pike County Alabama Census ftp://ftp.us-census.org/pub/usgenweb/ found by Lori McLeod Wilke August 2004 / Writings of Angus McDonald found at http://home.att.net/~hbridges/ mcdonskye.htm accessed by Lori McLeod Wilke

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