Legislator Details
Image Description:
William McKay portrait from Nimmo p.88
William McKay portrait from Nimmo p.88
William McKay Jr.
AKA:
Number of sessions served 5
Gender: Male
Age at election: 48
Vital Records Information:
Birth
Date: 9/9/1840
City: Ayrshire
County:
Country: Scotland
Death
Date: 9/12/2022
City: Caro
County: Tuscola
Country: United States
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 2/15/2022
City: Caro
County: Tuscola
Country: United States
Cemetery: Indianfields Township Cemetery
Marital Information:
Married Mary A. Mackie 1/1/1863 in Romeo, MI; children: Lloyd Garrison Mckay, Elizabeth Estelle (McKay) Day, Robert C. McKay, Mary Nell McKay, Don W. McKay, James M. McKay, Hettie Jean (McKay) Ealy, Minnie M. McKay
Number of Children: 8
Background
Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer, sheriff, banker
Race: Caucasian or White
Education:
Biographical Sketch:
Attended school in Kilmarnock, Scotland. Emigrated to the US in April of 1854 and moved to Almont in Lapeer Co., MI where he worked as a laborer on a farm. Moved to Dayton twp in Tuscola Co. in 1876 and followed the business of farming. Elected supervisor six consecutive terms beginning in 1877. Elected sheriff in 1882 for 2 terms. He was a prohibition candidate for the Republicans.
Notable Facts:
Sessions Served:
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Banks and Corporations , Industrial Home for Girls , Roads and Bridges , School for the Blind , State Lands
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Caro
County of Residence Tuscola
District: 21
District Description: Counties of Lapeer and Tuscola
Date Elected: 11/6/1906
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1907
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Chair of the Committees on Banks and Corporations; and School for the Blind
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Apportionment , Game Laws , Insurance , Michigan Asylum for the Insane
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Caro
County of Residence Tuscola
District: Tuscola
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/8/1904
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1905
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: See Notes
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Unknown
Notes: Chair of the Committee on Insurance
Elected to the state senate for the 44th session.
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Insurance , Railroads , Supplies and Expenditures
Postions Held:
City of Residence: East Dayton
County of Residence Tuscola
District: Tuscola 2
District Description:
Date Elected: 11/6/1900
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1901
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Single
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Federal Relations , Fisheries and Game, Supplies and Expenditures
Postions Held:
City of Residence: Caro
County of Residence Tuscola
District: Tuscola 2
District Description: See district map in Michigan Manual 1899 between pages 448 and 449
Date Elected: 11/8/1898
Date Sworn In: 1/4/1899
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected
Maritial Status: Single
Notes:
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Public Lands , Roads and Bridges , Upper Peninsula Prison
Postions Held:
City of Residence: East Dayton
County of Residence Tuscola
District: Tuscola 2
District Description: Townships of Almer, Columbia, Dayton, Elkland, Ellington, Elmwood, Fremont, Indian Fields, Kingston, Koylton, Novesta and Wells
Date Elected: 11/6/1888
Date Sworn In: 1/2/1889
Date Left Office:
Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed
Maritial Status: Married
Notes: