David C. Kay: Waterloo Region Generations

Generation: 1

David C. Kay was born 1 Aug 1858, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada (son of John Kay and Margaret Cavan); died Yes, date unknown.

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Eby ID Number: Waterloo-99837
Residence: 1861, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
Residence: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
Occupation: 1881, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Watch Maker
Immigration: 1882, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States
Occupation: 1914, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States; watch maker

Notes:

DAVID C. KAY, born Galt, Ont Aug 31 1858 son of John and Mary (Cavan) Kay. Educated in public schools and collegiate institute, Galt . m. in Detroit 1896 Belle Delamater; 2 children Edwin D. and Katherine M. Bergan in Jewelery store of his father in Galt 1875; came to Detroit 1882 with G.A.Strengson (jewelers) for two years; with Roehm and Wright 1884-1898. Connected with Delamater Hardward Co. since 1898. Republican; Residence 931 2 NS Ave.

The Book of Detroiters, Albert Nelson Marquis 1914

David — Belle Delamater. Belle was born Abt 1862, Of, Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Generation: 2

John Kay was born 1820, , Scotland; died 1901, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States.

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Eby ID Number: Waterloo-99835
Occupation: 1861, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Watchmaker
Residence: 1861, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
Occupation: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Watchmaker
Residence: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian
Occupation: 1881, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Watch Maker

Notes:

John Kay, Watchmaker and Jeweller, Main Street - A little over half a century ago the inhabitants of Galt thought more about what they could get to eat, and how best to be sheltered from the rain and snow, as also what warm and strong clothing they could get to wear, than they did about the luxuries of life; but these days have passed away, and from out the primeval forest a town has arisen - the Manchester of Canada. For its size, there is no town or city in the Dominion that equals Galt for prosperity or the thrift of its people. Now they can afford to invest in watches and jewellery and other luxuries, and on this account there are several first-class stores in this line, principal among which is that conducted by Mr. John Kay, which is located on Main Street. This well-known house was established 30 years ago in a comparatively small way; but as the town grew it grew with it, its business increasing year by year, until now a large trade is conducted in both town and country. The stock carried is handsome and well selected, consisting of gold and silver watches and chains, clocks, wedding and keeper rings, brooches, and all other articles usually to be found in a first-class jewellery store. Watch repairing is made a specialty. Employment is given to three able assistants. The premises occupied are 20x40 feet in dimensions, and are tastefully fitted up, well displaying the elegant stock carried. Mr. Kay is a native of Scotland, but has resided in Galt since his early days. He is well identified with public matters, and is held in the highest regard in the community.

Industries of Canada, historical and commercial sketches, Hamilton and environs: its prominent places and people: representative merchants and manufacturers: its improvements, progress and enterprise (1886)

John — Margaret Cavan. Margaret (daughter of James Cavan and Margaret Torrence) was born 12 Jun 1826, Inch, , Wigtown, Scotland; was christened 2 Jul 1826, Inch, , Wigtown, Scotland; died 1908, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet]

Margaret Cavan was born 12 Jun 1826, Inch, , Wigtown, Scotland; was christened 2 Jul 1826, Inch, , Wigtown, Scotland (daughter of James Cavan and Margaret Torrence); died 1908, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States.

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Name: Margaret Kay
Eby ID Number: Waterloo-99836
Residence: 1861, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; Free Church
Residence: 1871, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; C. Presbyterian

Children:

John Kay was born 17 Feb 1850, Stranraer, Wigtown, Scotland; died Yes, date unknown.
Duncan Kay was born 1852, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
James Kay was born 1855, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
1. David C. Kay was born 1 Aug 1858, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
Grace D. Kay was born 1862, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
Robert Kay was born 1864, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
William M. Kay was born 1866, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
Peter Kay was born 1867, , Ontario, Canada; died Yes, date unknown.
Charles Douglas Kay was born 5 Aug 1869, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada; died 21 Sep 1869, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

Generation: 3

James Cavan was born 1788, Kirkmaiden, , Wigtown, Scotland; died , Paris, Brant County, Ontario, Canada.

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Eby ID Number: Waterloo-167645

James — Margaret Torrence. Margaret was born 1799, , Ayrshire, Scotland; died 4 Jul 1878, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet]

Margaret Torrence was born 1799, , Ayrshire, Scotland; died 4 Jul 1878, Galt (Cambridge), Waterloo Region, Ontario, Canada.

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Name: Margaret Cavan
Eby ID Number: Waterloo-167642

Children:

3. Margaret Cavan was born 12 Jun 1826, Inch, , Wigtown, Scotland; was christened 2 Jul 1826, Inch, , Wigtown, Scotland; died 1908, Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States.