McKay, James

Production date
1885-1889
1880-1889
Description
A letter about James McKay, former lighthouse keeper at Cape Egmont. Includes copies of photographs, information on McKay's service history and a copy of his service register.

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Production date
1885-1889
1880-1889
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  Part 1

1) A letter from Margaret Strawbridge (nee McKay) re her grandfather James McKay, who was the lighthouse keeper at Cape Egmont 1887 - 89. Dated 4th May 1995

2) Photo of an oil painting of James McKay

3) Photo of Ellen Corrie McKay (nee Poulter) holding her granddaughter Linda McKay.

4) Typescript sheet showing James McKay's service as a lighthouse keeper. Source not known

5) Photocopy of the Service Register re James McKay's service as a Lighthouse keeper. (source unknown - could be National Archives)

Accession number
ARC2002-1016
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