Description Calvin MacKay

Written on back:

Calivn MacKay, Scotsburn Station, Pictou Co. N.S.

Picture belonged to Marguerite Anna MacKay Sutherland of Patterson Street, Pictou.

Marguerites father was George Calivn MacKay, born 24 August 1875 to George John MacKay and Christy Sutherland MacKay, Poplar Hill, Pictou County. 

G John MacKay was born about 1835 and his wife Christy about 1841.  Their children were: Annabell, John David, Williamina Johanna, David William, Daniel Alexander, A Jessie, D Angus and George Calvin.

Marguerites mother was Margaret Nina Wilson, born 20 May 1873 to William Wilson and Martha Langille Wilson of Louisville, Pictou County. 

George Calivn MacKay and Margaret Nina Wilson were married in River John 15 October 1902 by Rev. G L Gordon. They lived on Palmerston Street in Pictou. 

*information from Pictou County Census 1871, 1881 and 1891 and Nova Scotia Historical Vital Stats.


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