McKay Clan Holds
Annual Reunion

     On Sunday, October 8, at the Country Club Rooms in Front Royal, 97 members of the McKay family gathered for their annual reunion. John Rust, of Fairfax, presided. The family stems from Robert McKay, who helped to settle the Shenandoah Valley in 1732.
     Prizes were given to the oldest and youngest present and Dearing McKay of Washington, D.C., donated a combination swing and play-pen for the use of the very young in attendance.
     Mr. Rust was given a vote of thanks for securing the erection of a marker at the site of the original McKay settlement at Nineveh.
     It was announced that Hunter McKay is contributing a large amount of geneological data concerning the McKay family to the University of Virginia.
     Mrs. Lucy McKay Ray was the speaker of the occasion, and she discussed old wills, deeds and marriage ceremonies, dating back to 1760.
     Officers were elected for the ensuing year as follows: President, Mrs. Lucy McKay, of Severna Park, Md.; vice president, John Rust, of Fairfax; secretary and treasurer, Mrs. Elizabeth W. Mc Kay, of Luray, and assistant secretary - treasurer, Mrs, Margaret Brown, of Bedford.

McKay Reunion

     To honor their ancestors and to renew associations once again ninety-seven members of the McKay family gathered for their annual reunion in the Front Royal Country Club Rooms on Sunday, October 8, 1951.
     After greetings were exchanged and a bountiful repast had been consumed, the meeting was called to order by President, John Rust, of Fairfax.
     Each member responded to Roll Call with a short resumee of his line of ancestry stemming from the original Robert McKay, who with Joist Hite, was so instrumental in settling in the year 1732, the Shenandoah Valley on the western side of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
     Prizes were distributed to both the older set and the younger folk. Mr. Deering McKay, of Washington, D. C., generously donated to the very young crowd, a combination swing and play-pen.
     Officers were elected for the ensuing year as follows: President, Mrs. Lucy McKay, of Severna PArk, Md.; Vice-President, Mr. John Rust, of Fairfax, Va.; Secretary and Treasurer, Mrs. Elizabeth W. McKay, of Luray, and Mrs. Margaret Brown, of Bedford, Va., Assistant Secretary and Treasurer.
     With the conclusion of the business session, the meeting was turned over to the speaker of the day, Mrs. Lucy McKay Ray.
     Mrs. Ray gave a most interesting, informal talk on Old Wills and Deeds which she had collected during the year. Her pertinent remarks added greatly to the occasion, as she brought in anecdotes connected with the writing of the family documents. Also read, were marriage ceremonies, one of the quaintest being that of the Quaker Faith when Jane Ridgway and Andrew McKay were united in the Holy Bond of matrimony, unmistakably united, the Quakers being as they were in the year of 1760.
     It was planned to incorporate the Wills, Deeds and Wedding Ceremonies in a book separate and distinct from the four volumes which the clan historian, Hunter B. McKay of Boston, Mass., has compiled on the history of the McKay family.
     It was learned that Mr. Hunter McKay has agreed to donate his vast amount of genealogical data to the University of Virginia, for the convenience and reference of the McKay descendants, and in the interest of the State of Virginia.
     A vote of thanks was tendered President John Rust for his untiring efforts on behalf of the McKay Clan and the erection of the State marker on the highway at Nineveh, Virginia, where the first McKay, Robert, settled in 1732. (See Webmaster's note #1.)
     Appreciation was expressed to both Mrs. Lucy McKay Ray for her fine work, and to Mr. Deering McKay for his continued encouragement and zeal. (See Webmaster's note #2.)
     Hearty thanks went to Mrs. Isabelle McKay Brockman for her loyalty and efficiency as Secretary and Treasurer to the food and table arrangement committee; and to all others who, by their interest and work, have made the family gatherings occasions to be remembered with such pleasure.
     Following further discussion of family matters and the decision reached to meet again, in October 1952, the meeting was adjourned. But . . .
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
And ne'er brought to mind?
Not while there breathes the name,
          McKay---
The Scotch are a clannish kind.

Webmaster's note #1:
As stated elsewhere in this website the house being mentioned here is the Robert Mackay Jr. house, not the Robert Mackay Sr. house. The sign is slightly incorrect in its reference to Robert Sr. concerning this particular house. MLM

Webmaster's note #2:
His name should be spelled as 'Dearing' not 'Deering'. MLM

McKay Reunion

     To honor their ancestors and to renew associations once again, ninety seven members of the McKay family gathered for their an- nual reunion in the Front Royal Country Club Rooms on Sunday. October 8, 1951.
     After greetings were exchanged and a bountiful repast had been consumed, the meeting was called to order by President, John Rust, of Fairfax.
     Each member responded to Roll Call with a short resumee of his line of ancestry stemming from the original Robert McKay, who with Joist Hite, was so instrumental in settling in the year 1732, the Shenandoah Valley on the western side of the Blue Ridge Mountains.
     Prizes were distributed to both the older set and the younger folk. Mr. Deering McKay, of Washington, D. C., generously donated to the very young crowd, a combination swing and play-pen.
     Officers were elected for the ensuing year as follows: President, Mrs. Lucy McKay, of Severna Park, Md.; Vice President, Mr. John Rust, of Fairfax, Va.; Secretary and Treasurer, Mrs. Elizabeth W. McKay, of Luray, and Mrs. Margaret Brown, of Bedford, Va., Assistant Secretary and Treasurer.
     With the conclusion of the business session, the meeting was turned over to the speaker of the day, Mrs. Lucy McKay Ray.

     Mrs. Ray gave a most interesting, informal talk on Old Wills and Deeds which she had collected during the year. Her pertinent remarks added greatly to the occasion, as she brought in anecdotes connected with the writing of the family documents. Also read, were marriage ceremonies, one of the quaintest being that of the Quaker Faith when Jane Ridgway and Andrew McKay were united in the Holy Bond of matrimony, unmistakably united, the Quakers being as they were in the year of 1760.

     It was planned to incorporate the Wills, Deeds and Wedding Ceremonies in a book separate and distinct from the four volumes which the clan historian. Hunter B. McKay of Boston. Mass., has compiled on the history of the McKay family.

     It was learned that Mr. Hunter McKay has agreed to donate his vast amount of geneological data to the University of Virginia, for the convenience and reference of the McKay descendents, and in the interest of the State of Virginia.
     A vote of thanks was tendered President John Rust for his untiring efforts on behalf of the McKay Clan and the erection of the State marker on the highway at Nineveh, Virginia, where the first McKay, Robert, settled in 1732.
Appreciation was expressed to both Mrs. Lucy McKay Ray for her fine work, and to Mr. Deering McKay for his continued encouragement and zeal.
     Hearty thanks went to Mrs. Isabelle McKay Brockman for her loyalty and efficiency as Secretary and Treasurer to the food and table arrangement committee; and to all others who, by their interest and work, have made the family gatherings occasions to be remembered with such pleasure.
     Following further discussion of family matters and the decision reached to meet again, in Oct- 1952, the meeting was adjourned.
But . . .
Should auld acquaintance be
     forgot
And ne'er brought to mind?
Not while there breathes the
     name, McKay---
The Scotch are a clannish kind!

PLANS FOR MCKAY FAMILY
REUNION ARE BEING MADE

     A meeting of the program committee and officers of the McKay clan in order to complete plans for the McKay reunion which is to be held at the Front Royal Country Club on Sunday, October 7, was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dearing McKay in Alexandria on Tuesday, August 21. Those attending the meeting were Senator John Rust, Capt. and Mrs. Marshall Gore, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Mill ner, Mr. and Mrs. Hale Golden and Mr. and Mrs. Albert O. Brockman.

McKay Clan Maps
Plans For Reunion ______
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     A meeting of the program committee and officers of the McKay Clan, in order to complete plans for the McKay reunion which is to be held at the Front Royal Country Club on Sunday, October 7, was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Dearing McKay, Alexandria, on Tuesday, August 21.
     Those attending the meeting were Senator John Rust, Capt. and Mrs. Marshall Gore, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Millner, Mr. and Mrs. Hale Golden and Mr. and Mrs. Albert O. Brockman.