For all the Mackays...

**macwilkin** · 28th June 07, 12:45 PM

...or even those who love a good story, here is one for you:

http://www.jamesmackay.us/

James Mackay was a Scottish fur-trader who mapped the Missouri River in the service of the Spanish Crown in the late 1700's, along with his assistant, a Welsman named Evans. He also served as the Commandant of the St. Charles District in Spanish Missouri.

His story is very similar to fellow Scot Alexander Mackeznie, whose expedition to the Pacific in 1793 paved the way for those "latecomers", Lewis & Clark! (only kidding!) :mrgreen:

The author of this book spoke at the Missouri Tartan Day festivities in St. Charles a couple of years ago, but I didn't get a chance to hear her talk.

Enjoy!

Todd

**CactusJack** · 28th June 07, 01:55 PM

Thanks for passing that along,An interesting read

**macwilkin** · 28th June 07, 01:57 PM

Originally Posted by CactusJack

Thanks for passing that along,An interesting read

Right up in your "neck o' the woods", too! :mrgreen:

Cheers,

Todd

**CactusJack** · 28th June 07, 02:02 PM

Originally Posted by cajunscot

Right up in your "neck o' the woods", too! :mrgreen:

Cheers,

Todd

You bet

, I'll Have to do more reading on it I have always been kind of a history buff

**macwilkin** · 28th June 07, 02:07 PM

Originally Posted by CactusJack

You bet

, I'll Have to do more reading on it I have always been kind of a history buff

Ask, and ye shall receive:

http://www.museum.state.il.us/exhibi...es_mackay.html

http://www.museum.state.il.us/exhibi...evans_map.html

http://illumination.missouri.edu/spr04/mac1.htm

Cheers,

Todd

**CactusJack** · 28th June 07, 02:36 PM

Thank you kind sir, I shall read to my hearts content, Will be going to the St Charles Historical Soceity while on vacation next week doing a family history search, Hope to be able to squeeze them in as well

**MACKAY** · 29th June 07, 05:09 AM

Awsome - Thanks for posting!

**Ayin McFye** · 29th June 07, 08:24 AM

Here's another tidbit for the Mackay's and Mackey's. Check out Frank Mackey and the Keltic Cowboys. They are a local band here in Arizona, but they've been around for 10+ years. You can go on ITUNES and look them up if you're looking to support one of your own. They are an awesome Irish band, and one of their songs, "Kiss my Irish ***" has been #1 multiple times for most downloaded song. Cheers and Enjoy!