Robert MCKAY and Harriet Gibson GRIEVE

[bobbit4447]

Hi Guys.. I'm new to this, my first post.
I too am looking for the history of a Robert McKay my GG G/father .
He is listed as the father of Jemima Eliza (my G G/Mother) married Christchurch New Zealand 10 May 1894
Jemima's mother is Harriet McKay (nee Grieves ) who I have found on the passenger list "RAMSEY"
arrived NZ 1870, aged 19
I have found a Robert McKay on the passenger list "Brothers Pride" arrived NZ 1863 with wife Elizabeth & son Walter in Christchurch in 1863
It would all fit if Robert left Elizabeth and remarried Harriet ....maybe I can make a link, the dates fit.

Anyway probably not your Robert, but if see a connection please let me know ..a long shot I know.
Bob
 

[Lucy2]

Hi Bob

  ... and welcome to RootsChat.   

Mmm ... probably this is a different Robert McKAY in this particular thread, but will have a look to see if we can find any information for your man of the same name.

  ~  Lu

[spades]

Hi Bob, and welcome.

Robert MACKAY married Harriet G. GRIEVE in 1871.

Any idea what the 'G' was for?

It might be best to split off your post and subsequent replies from this topic and create a new one if that's OK with you. It will mean a more focused response to your search.

I'll wait for you to reply first though.

Spades

[bobbit4447]

Thanks Spades
I have a transcript of Jemima's marriage certificate of 10 nay 1894 issued in NZ
Jemima's  mother's maiden name listed as Harriet Gibson McKay (nee Grieves)
I will split the search as you suggested.
 
Cheers
Bob

[spades]

Topic split and new topic moved to the New Zealand Board.

Moderator

[Janette]

A death for Harriett

1930/5753 McKay  Harriett Gibson  80Y

Cheers Janette

[spades]

Hi again Bob,

The name Robert MCKAY is common enough to suggest that the man of that name on the 1863 sailing of the Brother's Pride may be a different individual. Unless you are quite sure it's him I think you should look further afield for the moment.

At what port did the Ramsey arrive in 1870?

Do you know where in New Zealand Robert and Harriet married in 1871? And do you have their Intention to Marry Notice?

Do you know what country Robert hailed from? From the name he could be either Scottish or English.

Does the 1894 marriage certificate provide any more information about him beyond his name? His occupation, for instance?

Spades

[Janette]

The marriage for Robert and Harriet

1871/5781 Harriet Gibson  Grieve to Robert  MacKay 

They are MacKay in that

Cheers Janette

[Janette]

Their children

1872/28693 McKay  Jemima Eliza Hutchins / Harriet Gibson/ Robert
1876/1504 McKay  Ann / Harriet Gibson/ Robert
1878/15236 McKay  Allan/  Harriet/ Gibson Robert
1880/11113 McKay  Philip Alexander / Harriet Gibson/ Robert 
1882/12207 McKay  Henry Gibson / Harriet Gibson/ Robert
1884/15302 McKay  Janet / Harriet Gibson/ Robert
1886/12541 McKay  Isabel Marion / Harriet Gibson/ Robert
1887/14420 McKay  Harriett Rubina / Harriett Gibson/ Robert
1889/14052 McKay  Mary / Harriet Gibson /Robert
1891/11040 McKay  Alexander/  Harriet Gibson/ Robert

Cheers Janette