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Facts and Events
Census Place: At Peatmoss with his parents
Occupation: Plumber
Was a yachtsman and a Parish Councillor. See Obituary. Died of cerebral haemorrhage. Informant Hugh Mackay, son-in-law, Sibrel Rd, Golspie. According to Dina Gunn he was blind when old and had 2 glass eyes. He used to stand at the doorway of his house hoping passers by would speak to him.
He bought the house in Gower St from his cousin Williamina Mackay in 1909 so that William & Jane could live in half of it. (I have a copy of the deed). He also owned Granny's house in Rosslyn St before she lived in it and it was a boarding house run by Miss Fogo.When William was invalided out of the army he let it to William & Jane as they needed a larger house and could run it as the Temperance Hotel.
Andrew also owned the Aultririe croft in 1915 and let it to John & Catherine Mackay. Dina Gunn's husband bought it in 1961 from Andrew's daughter Sally.
Andrew Mackay
Northern Times
Death 27 Sep 1934
At Alt-Sagart, Golspie on 25 inst Andrew Mackay age 75. Funeral today Thursday to Golspie Churchyard at 2pm.
Obituary
The death of Mr Andrew Mackay, Golspie, ex-councillor & sportsman
Widespread regret was expressed when it was learned that Mr Andrew Mackay, Alt-Sagart, Golspie had passed away on Tuesday forenoon. Deceased, who was 75 years of age was a native of the parish of Clyne.
After an active and useful life, Mr Mackay was patient and cheerful in an affliction which overtook him several years ago. It was only recently however that he was laid aside by an illness in which anxiety was expressed for his recovery and from which he ultimately died.
Industrious and hardworking the late Mr Mackay came to Golspie as a Master Plumber many years ago. He identified himself with anything that was for the betterment of the community, especially in the years during which he was Parish Councillor.
In pre-territorial days he took a keen interest in the Artillery Co in which he was Lieutenant. As a member of the Golspie Curling and Bowling clubs he took a lively interest in their welfare and was a keen player. As a yachtsman he took a delight in having his craft well rigged when in pre-war days races for the Little Ferry Cup were in vogue. Two of his better known yachts were the 'White Wings' and 'Josephine' both of which are still to the fore.
Besides being a parish councillor he was a representative on the County Council and on the Bonar Bridge Poor House Committee prior to the coming into force of District Councils. He was a Freemason and a member of the Fountain Road Church of Scotland and his seat was seldom ever vacant at divine worship when good health did not fail him.
Mr Mackay was a highly esteemed member of the community. Outspoken, he never failed to express his own views and invariably these met with general approval, especially in matters which cropped up in Parish Council and other meetings. A kindly taskmaster and a good citizen, Mr Mackay's familiar figure will be much missed in a community he loved so well.
Deep sympathy is extended to his 2 daughters, one of whom is in the US, and other relatives in their bereavement.
The funeral takes place to Golspie Churchyard today, Thursday, at 2pm.
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Certificate (1).
- ↑ MI.
- (see notes).
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