George R. McKay
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George R. McKay | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the Calhoun County 2nd district | |
| In office January 1, 1865 – December 31, 1866 | |
| Preceded by | Abner Pratt |
| Succeeded by | Harvey Randall |
| Personal details | |
| Born | c. 1817 |
| Died | March 21, 1890 (aged 72–73) |
| Party | Republican (before 1872) Democratic (After 1872) |
George R. McKay (c. 1817 – March 21, 1890) was a Michigan politician.
McKay was born in about 1817 in Caledonia, New York. In 1852, McKay moved to Marengo, Michigan, where bought a farm to live on.[1][2]
Career
On November 8, 1864, McKay was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives where he represented the Calhoun County 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 Democrat.[1]
