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<DIV><FONT size=2>Carma,</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>Hi, Found this at: <A href="http://www.gencircles.com/">www.gencircles.com</A> When it opens / Please write in your family's name: <U>Charles Richard McKay.</U></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2></FONT> <FONT size=1>2 hits on this site.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2><STRONG>Husband:</STRONG> Charles McKay Sr.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2><STRONG>Birth:</STRONG> 8 Feb. 1808 in Brandon House, Rupert's Land (Man)</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2><STRONG>Death:</STRONG> 28 Feb. 1873 in Glencoe, Washington County, Oregon</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2><STRONG>Sex:</STRONG> M</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2><STRONG>Marriage: </STRONG>2 Oct. 1827 in Red River Settlement Hudson Bay Company Terr. Canada</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2><STRONG>Father:</STRONG> John Richard McKay b. 1753 in Clyne or Brora, Sutherlandshire, Scotland </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2><STRONG>Mother:</STRONG> Mary Favell b. About: 1775 in Henley House, Rupert's Land</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=1> [more family history for both parents at: <A href="http://www.gencircles.com">w<FONT size=2>ww.gencircles.com</A></FONT> </FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2><STRONG>Individual: Notes:</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>Born on Assiniboin River 1808.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>Mother died when he was about 2 years old and his father shortly thereafter.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>Arrived in Oregon Territory October 1842.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>Voted with Joe Meek at Champoeg pushing affiliation with the United States.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>10 Oct 1845 took oath of office as one of the three captains of the miltia.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>For more see: CHILDREN OF THE FUR TRADE by John C. Jackson.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2><STRONG>Wife:</STRONG> Letitia Bird</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2><STRONG>Death:</STRONG> Feb. 16 1897</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2><STRONG>Sex:</STRONG> F</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2><STRONG>Father:</STRONG> James C. Bird b. 1775 in Action, Middlesex, England</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2><STRONG>Mother:</STRONG> Elizabeth (Montour) b. 1789 in Canada</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2><STRONG>Baptism:</STRONG> 13 May 1821 St. Johns Anglican Church, Man, by John West</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2><STRONG>Marriage Ending in Status:</STRONG> Death of one Spouse</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2><STRONG>Children: </STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2> Marie McKay................b. 1831</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2> Elizabeth McKay...........b. 1835</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2> Mary McKay.................b. 1839 in Canada</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2> Isabelle McKay.............b. 1833 in Canada</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2> Charles Richard McKay. b. 1829 in Canada</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2><STRONG>Notes:</STRONG></FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2><STRONG>Letitia Bird</STRONG> McKay: Educated at Red river Academy.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>She could trace her a remarkable lineage that included roots in the Cree, Shawnee, Oneida, Iroguois and Algonquin tribes, through her mother.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>She was a midwife and nurse and foster mother of as many as twenty two orphans and foundlings. She raised her granddaughter Maria Isabelle Brooks.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>When she died, she was the last survivor of the overland colonist of: 1841.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>for more read: CHILDREN OF THE FUR TRADE by John C. Jackson.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>She was Christened 13 May 1821</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2>Children also all baptised at St. Johns Ang. Church Copy of marriage certificate # 130; performed by David Jones, Chaplain of the Hudson Bay Co. 2 day October 1827 witness by James Bird and Robert Sandison(his mark). Copy mailed Nov. 16, 1981 in hands on complier.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2>When you go to: <A href="http://www.gencircles.com/">www.gencircles.com</A> there is a lot more family history.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2><FONT size=3> </FONT>Also.. In Scappoose Columbia County, Oregon, Our first pioneer here was: Thomas McKay. As you first drive into Scappoose you will see a big totem pole off to your left and a Historical marker board that reads about: Thomas McKay and how he was involved with: Fort Vancouver & Hudson Bay Co. He is also related through marriage to: Dr John McLoughlin / also called (The Father of Oregon) His last days he lived in: Oregon City, Oregon with his native American Wife: Marguerite. Nancy</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV style="BACKGROUND: #e4e4e4; FONT: 10pt arial; font-color: black"><B>From:</B> <A title=CarmaMcKay@aol.com href="mailto:CarmaMcKay@aol.com">CarmaMcKay@aol.com</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>To:</B> <A title=or-roots@sosinet.sos.state.or.us href="mailto:or-roots@sosinet.sos.state.or.us">or-roots@sosinet.sos.state.or.us</A> </DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Sent:</B> Tuesday, June 08, 2004 11:41 PM</DIV>
<DIV style="FONT: 10pt arial"><B>Subject:</B> [or-roots] Charles Richard McKay & Letitia Bird</DIV>
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<DIV>Hello Everyone,</DIV>
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<DIV>I'm a newbie to the list and am wondering if any of you might be related. My ggg-grandparents left the Red River Settlement in Canada and went to Oregon in 1841. Their names were Charles Richard McKay (b. Feb 8, 1808) and Letitia Bird (Feb 10, 1810). They are both buried at the Harrison Cemetery in North Plains about 20 miles west of Portland.</DIV>
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<DIV>Oregon history about this family is somewhat different from the Canadian research that I've done. I'll be happy to share it if it turns out that anyone is interested.</DIV>
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<DIV>Take care,</DIV>
<DIV>Carma McKay</DIV></DIV>
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