Donald McKay (politician)
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Donald McKay (January 13, 1836 – January 2, 1895[1]) was a merchant and political figure in Prince Edward Island. He represented 2nd Queens in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 1876 to 1886 and 1890 to 1893 as a Conservative member.
He was born in New London, Prince Edward Island, the son of Donald McKay, a Scottish immigrant. McKay married Jane Matheson. He was a justice of the peace, a commissioner for Small Debt Court and a member of the board of Railway Commissioners.
He was defeated when he ran for reelection in 1886 and 1893. McKay died in Oyster Bed Bridge at the age of 58.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Weeks, Blair (2002). Minding the House: A Biographical Guide to Prince Edward Island MLAs. Acorn Press. ISBN 1-894838-01-7.