George R. McKay (c. 1817March 21, 1890) was a

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politician.

Early life

McKay was born in about 1817 in Caledonia, New York. In 1852, McKay moved to Marengo, Michigan, where bought a farm to live on.

Career

On November 8, 1864, McKay was elected to the

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where he represented the

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2nd district from January 4, 1865 to December 31, 1866. McKay was an influential member of the Grange. McKay was a Republican until 1872, when he became a

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Personal life

McKay was widowed upon his wife's death in 1879.

Later life and death

At some point, McKay moved to

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and

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. He moved back to Marengo, Michigan in 1888. McKay died in Marengo on March 21, 1890.

References

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