John Mackay, of Kirtomy

IVc. John Mackay of Borgie, served heir tohbis cousin [and sister-in-law] in the wadset of Borgie, 10th February, 1739 (Chancery Record).

He m. first, a dau. of Provost Fraser, Inverness, and,

secondly, Jane, dau. of Donald Mackay of Farr (See Sandwood Mackays). To his second wife be gave sasine in life-rent " of one half of the town and lands of Borgieniore, shoaling and arable lands of Polruskane, with power to her to take possession of and dwell in the bouse of Borgie at the first term of Whitsunday after his death."

He d. in 1750 leaving two sons:—

• Donald, of whom follows; and
• Captain James of the Earl of Sutherland's regiment of 1760, who resided in Thurso, but afterwards went to London, where he m.
• leaving issue.

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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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John Mackay of Kirtorny married Elieabeth, daughter of James Sinclair of Lybster : issue, three sons and six daughters : the sons were

John, who succeeded to Kirtomy

The second John Mackay of Kirtomy married a daughter of Provost Fraser of Inverness : issue, but died young.

He married, 2dly, Jane, daughter of Donald Mackay of Farr ; issue,

• Donald of Borgy, and
• Captain James, who lived some years in Thurso, and died lately in London

Pg. 573 HISTORY OF THE HOUSE AND CLAN OF MACKAY