About George Prevost McKay
Lived 1840 – 1924 (aged 84). George Prevost McKay was a Canadian politician.
George Prevost McKay (February 7, 1840 – August 22, 1924) was an Ontario businessman and political figure. He represented Simcoe South in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Conservative member from 1883 to 1886.
McKay was born in West Gwillinbury Township, Simcoe County, Upper Canada in 1840, the son of D. Grant McKay, who came to Upper Canada from New Brunswick. He married Susie Douse and opened one of the first stores in Lefroy. He also served as reeve for Innisfil Township. In 1883, he moved to Toronto, where he worked for the Credit-Foncier Loan Company. He died there in 1924.
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Who was George Prevost McKay?
Canadian politician (1840-1924)
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George Prevost McKay was born on 7 February 1840 in Simcoe County, Ontario, Upper Canada.
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George Prevost McKay died on 22 August 1924 in Toronto.
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George Prevost McKay was a politician.
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George Prevost McKay was Canadian.
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