Mackay, Donald (1840-1912)
Item
Title
Mackay, Donald (1840-1912)
Description
Donald MacKay was a philanthropist and mayor of Englewood. He served in the Civil War. He relocated to Englewood in 1867. He was the president of the Citizens' National Bank and the director of the Merchants' National Bank and the Harriman National Bank. He was elected to office from 1906 to 1910. He donated the land for Mackay Park. Mackay was also on the board of trustees of the First Presbyterian Church and a member of the Elks club.
He married Jennie Wise. He had three children, Malcolm S., Duncan, and Jennie L.
He married Jennie Wise. He had three children, Malcolm S., Duncan, and Jennie L.
Source
"Englewood's Foremost Citizen Passes Away." The Jersey Journal, 1 Mar. 1912, p.13.
"Many At Funeral of Donald Mackay." The Morning Call, 4 Mar. 1912, p.6.
"Donald Mackay Dies Suddenly." Passaic Daily News, 1 Mar. 1912, p.4.
Birth Date
1840-12
Birthplace
Stanwich, Connecticut, USA
Death Date
1912-02-29
Source of File Attached
"Englewood's Foremost Citizen Passes Away." The Jersey Journal, 1 Mar. 1912, p.13.
Collection
Citation
“Mackay, Donald (1840-1912),” Englewood Makes History, accessed September 11, 2024, https://englewoodmakeshistory.org/items/show/544.
