John
Lyons McKay, son of the late John and Jane Hill McKay, died
at his home near Hadley on November 29 at 10:30 P.M. after a long
illness. He was born July 26,1862, near Stoneboro. He was a noted
farmer and thresherman and was married 7/3/1884 to Emma Jane Supplee of
Coolsrping. To them were born seven children, six surviving: Floyd S. of
Greenville, LeRoy H. of Hubbard, Ohio, Mrs. Grover Smith and Mrs. Ernest
Heckman of Fredonia, Mrs. Walter Foust and Denton McKay of Hadley.
Services were conducted from his home Friday afternoon with Rev. J.D.
Davis of Sheakleyville officiating. Interment was in the Fredonia
cemetery.
Mercer Dispatch, Friday, December 9, 1927.
Submitted by Deb Logan