1879 Jun 6. Born Newington, Edinburgh
1881 census living at 14 Moncrieff Terr, Edinburgh with his parents David and Helen McKay (he is given as born Edinburgh).
1891 census
1917 Dec 19. Gazetted Croix de Guerre (France)
1919 Feb 3. Died Suicide
Buried Old Church Cemetery, Queenstown, County Cork, Ireland. Father: David C/o Mr A Fowler 32, Balcarres St, Morningside, Edinburgh