Eachann (Hector) Mackay, 2nd of Skerray

HECTOR MACKAY OF SKERRAY

Hector Mackay of Skerray had sasine of Skerray on 7 March 16799,on a precept of clare constat as heir to his deceased brother John. He m. Barbara, dau. of Captain William Mackay of Borley, who had
sasine in life-rent of Skerray, 22nd February, 1686, issue six children :

• i. Donald, of whom follows.
• ii. John of Clashneach, factor for the 3rd Lord Reay, and a largedealer. He m. Catherine, dau of William Mackay of StrathanMelness (See Aberach Mackays), and had known issue four
• iii., iv. Angus, " third lawful son," tacksman of Kinloch ; and
• George.

The daus. were : —

• Barbara, m. John Munro, Skinit; and
• Ann, m. Angus Mackay of Rennivie (See BlGHOUSE MACKAYS).

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THE BOOK OF MACKAY BY ANGUS MACKAY, M.A. (St. Andrews University) Minister at Westerdale, Caithness EDINBURGH : NORMAN MACLEOD, -25 GEORGE IV. BRIDGE CANADA : EDWARD MACKAY, ST. PETER'S MANSE, MADOC, ONT. M DCCCC VI

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THE STRATIIY BRANCH OF MACKAYS.

Hector Mackay of Skerray, who succeeded his father, John of Skerray, married Barbara, second daughter of Captain William Mackay of Borley issue four sons,

• 1st, Donald of Skerray ;
• 2nd, John of Clashneach ;
• 3d, Angus ;
• 4th, George ; and
• a daughter, Ann, married to Angus Mackay of Renevy : issue, William of Renevq;
• and a daughter married to James Mackay, late of Skerray, of whom before, and afterwards, in the Kirtonly branch.

Pg 572 .HISTORY THE HOUSE AND CLAN MACKAY,BY ROBERT MACKAY, 1829

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