Matthew McKay (politician)

Matthew McKay (6 October 1858 – 14 February 1937) was a Liberal party member of the House of Commons of Canada. He was born in West Gwillimbury Township, Ontario and became a dentist, dental surgeon and schoolteacher.

For the Australian football player, see Matt McKay.
Matthew McKay
Member of Parliament
for Renfrew North
In office
December 1921 – October 1925
Preceded byHerbert John Mackie
Succeeded byIra Delbert Cotnam
Member of Parliament
for Renfrew North
In office
October 1935 – February 1937
Preceded byIra Delbert Cotnam
Succeeded byRalph Warren
Personal details
Born(1858-10-06)6 October 1858
West Gwillimbury Township, Canada West
Died14 February 1937(1937-02-14) (aged 78)
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Political partyLiberal
Spouse(s)Dennison
m. 10 May 1888[1]
Professiondentist/dental surgeon, teacher

McKay attended high school at Bradford, Whitby Collegiate Institute, Normal School in Toronto and Queen's University in Kingston (Bachelor of Arts) and the Royal College of Dental Surgeons in Toronto.[1]

McKay was a councillor of Pembroke, Ontario for five years and once served as the community's mayor.

He was first elected to Parliament at the Renfrew North riding in the 1921 general election. After serving one term, he was defeated by Ira Delbert Cotnam of the Conservative party in the 1925 election. After unsuccessful attempts to unseat Cotnam in 1926 and 1930, McKay returned to the House of Commons by defeating Cotnam in the 1935 election. McKay died at an Ottawa hospital on 14 February 1937 from influenza and pneumonia before completing his term in the 18th Canadian Parliament. He was survived by a wife, two daughters and a son.[2]

References
  1. Normandin, A.L. (1936). Canadian Parliamentary Guide.
  2. "North Renfrew M.P. / Influenza Victim". Toronto Star. 15 February 1937. p. 21.
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