My g-g grandmother was Jessie Kay. She came from Coatbridge I was told, but surely she came from Lanarkshire county. I am unsure of her d.o.b. but think it somewhere between 1860-1875. She married Alexander Mill and they had 12 children:
James, killed in WW1
george
Alexander, emigrated to Las Vegas
Jessie, b 1884, d 1963
elizabeth
isabella
lillian
cecilia b 1882 (my g-grandmother)
jeannie (died in childbirth)
margaret, lived in Boness, Scotland

If anyone sees a possible connection, please e-mail me georgej@execulink.com

Heather Johnson St Marys Ontario Canada

My Kay line is Alfred Kay,my mother's father. She was born in Coatbridge in 1907. Seeking any threads, too. EMW

Ellen,

I would love to know of any connections, I have since discovered that Jessie kay's Parents were George Kay and Sarah (nee) Causlin. George was a baker. The only sibling I can find when I search the LDS website is a brother, James b. 1861 in Hamilton. Jessie was born in 1858 in Hamilton. I know that they did live in Coatbridge, according to my grandmother. When I searched your Alfred, this is what I found:
Alfred Ernest KAY
Sex: M

Event(s):
Birth: 1 Jun 1869
Central District, Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland

Parents:
Father: James KAY
Mother: Jessie SLOSS


isnt it interesting that James Kay pops up again? and Jessie? Hmmmm ....I am really hoping there is a connection. Let me know what you think, maybe we can do some brainstorming.

Best,
Heather

You have given me hope of learning more about my Kays. I was told by a now deceased cousin that the family was wealthy. Unfortuately, my grandfather Kay was taken by his mother to South Africa, and I only have whatever I can learn from others. I will continue to look, and retain your info to be in touch if I learn more. I am thrilled with your contribution.Thanks, Ellen

Heather, I note George Kay was a baker from Hamilton and I am wondering if there is any relationship to my family:
James Kay (occ. Saddler) m. Agnes Steel, 13 Feb. 1857, Blantyre, Lanark. Children:
ALEXANDER KAY, (OCC. BAKER), b. 17 July 1858, Hamilton
Robert Kay (occ. printer compositor) b. 8 Apr. 1860, Hamilton
Margaret Kay, b. 5 July 1862, Hamilton
John Kay, b. 1866, Hamilton
Agnes Kay, b. 10 Mar. 1867, Hamilton
Helen Moffat Kay, b. 28 Feb. 1870, Hamilton
Jane Kay, b. 22 July 1874
Regards
Mairead

Hi Heather:
I wonder if there is any connection between your George (occ. baker) and the following family:
James Kay, (occ. saddler) m. Agnes Steel, 13 Feb 1857, Blantyre. Children:
ALEXANDER KAY (OCCUPATION BAKER), b. 17 July 1858, Hamilton, Lanarkshire
Robert Kay, (occ. printer compositor) b. 8 Apr. 1860, Hamilton
Margaret Kay, b. 5 July 1862, Hamilton
John Kay, b. 1866, Hamilton
Agnes Kay, b. 1867, Hamilton
Helen Moffat Kay, b. 28 Feb. 1870, Hamilton
Jane Kay, b. 22 July 1874, Stirling
Regards
Mairead

Might she have had a brother William?

Hi Heather,
I tried emailing you at the address you provided but it bounced back. Your great great grandmother Jessie Kay and my great grandmother Jeannie Kay were sisters. You and I share ancestors in George Kay and Sarah Causlin (Couslin, Cowslem, McAuslind, McAuslan...there are several spellings for that family). Jeannie died in 1959. I had a great aunt Jessie, likely named after your gg grandmother. I'm in Toronto so if you get this it would be good to get in touch. I have also been in touch with a fellow who is related to another brother in that family, David.
cheers
Andy Hillhouse