Angus Mc Kay

Angus McKay, farmer, section 28, Hersey Township, is the proprietor of 200 acres of land where his homestead is located, on which he settled in March, 1882. The farm was in a wild condition with the exception of a small "slashing." He was born Sept. 1, 1854, in Oxford, Ontario Co., Ont., and is the son of William and Christina (Graham) McKay. His father was a soldier in the British Army and belonged to the 93d Highlanders, and after his removal from Scotland, his native country, to the Dominion of Canada, he was appointed a militia Captain. He died Jan. 4, 1868, in East Zorra, Oxford Co., Ont., at the age of 75 years. The mother is a native of Scotland and resides on the homestead in Ontario.

Mr. McKay was educated in the common schools of Canada, and was reared on a farm. After reaching his majority he managed a portion of his father's farm, which had been divided into shares. In March, 1882, he sold his interest and came to Hersey Township. He has cleared and otherwise improved 32 acres of his farm. He is a Republican in political sentiment and action. His marriage took place Jan. 16, 1878, to Anna McKay, and they are now the parents of two children, - Agnes M., born May 18, 1880, and George A., June 4, 1882. Mrs. McKay was born Sept. 19, 1856, in Oxford Co., Ont. Her parents, Alexander and Dorothy (McDonald) McKay, were residents of West Zorra, where the father died Feb. 4, 1881; the demise of the mother occurred in May, 1863. They had five sons and six daughters, all of whom are living.

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