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Thomas McKay, born (Glasgow?) Lanarkshire 1873/4, died Woolwich, London 1942. He married Dublin-born Esther (Essy) McCarthy, served in the 15th Hussars and had children named Mary, Thomas, John, Margaret and Eileen.
Any information, hints or guidance that will enable me to find his birth and marriage and his own ancestry, will be very gratefully receives as at the moment I have hit a brick wall. Thank you.

If he married in Scotland you would need ScotlandsPeople for record


1911 England Census
about Thomas McKay
Name: Thomas McKay
Age in 1911: 38
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1873
Relation to Head: Head
Gender: Male
Birth Place: Scotland, Lanark, Scotland
Civil parish: Plumstead
County/Island: London
Country: England
Street Address: 40 Hargor Road, Plumstead, Kent
Marital Status: Married
Occupation: LABOURER GOVERNMENT
Registration district: Woolwich
Registration District Number: 30
Sub-registration district: Plumstead West
ED, institution, or vessel: 11
Piece: 2893
Household Members: Name Age
Thomas McKay 38
Esther McKay 34
Thomas McKay 12
Mary McKay 7
John McKay 5
Eileen McKay 1
James Somerville 32


According to the census, they have been married 14 years

Is this him? It says hes born Ireland?


British Army WWI Pension Records 1914-1920
Name: Thomas Mckay
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1870
Age at enlistment: 22
Birth Parish: Fintona
Birth County: Tyrone
Document Year: 1892
Regimental Number: 3102
Regiment Name: 15th Hussars
Number of images: 8

Yes, this is him. His wife and children are mentioned on the document

He married in Ireland


Ireland, Civil Registration Marriages Index, 1845-1958
Name: Thomas M'Kay
Date of Registration: Jan-Feb-Mar >>>>1897 Jan 15th 1897
Registration district: Dublin South >>St Marys
Volume: 2
Page Number: 667
FHL Film Number: 101258

Spouse Esther Carthy

Wit: Ellen Courtney & Arthur Samuel Hicks?

You're too quick for me Gins.

Gai :-D

Looking at the info Gins found he had the following children

Thomas born 13/05/1898 Aldershot died 06/06/1898 Aldershot
Mary Elizabeth b 05/08/03 Woolwich
John b 30/04/05 Woolwich
Eileen b 11/04/08 Wollwich

Thanks for all the quick responses. I have Thomas McKay and his descendents pretty well covered from 1901 onwards. It is the earlier period and in particular any information that takes me back to his parents that I am seeking.
The 1911 census puts his birthplace as 'Lanarkshire' (not 'Lanark' - that's another kettle of genes) which accords with other information I have. However, the information on the marriage in Ireland to 'Esther Carthy' is I believe spot on. Grannie is recorded elsewhere variously as Esther and Essy McCarthy and also as 'MacKay' at one point. Given that she probably could not write, perhaps she did not know the difference?

Gins, will you point me towards where you found the marriage record as I have been unable to track it down online?

Thanks for all the help.
Barry

I got his marriage from Ancestry.co.uk and pulled the full details from his WW! Army record, same site

If you get the marriage certificate it should give you his fathers details, you can send for it here


http://www.groireland.ie/apply_for_a_cert.htm

I think it was John that died on 23rd April 1902? Thomas is on the 1911 census

Edit: Oh dear, Im not sure after looking again!

Gins, I can certainly say that John survived until 1981 as he was my Father! Thank you very much for the information supplied; I should at last be able to get somewhere.
Regards,
Barry