The Cyclopedia of New Zealand [Wellington Provincial District]
McKay, Robert
McKay, Robert, Farmer, Koukopuranga Farm, Dreyerton. Born in 1844 in Scotland, where he was educated, Mr. McKay came to Port Chalmers in 1867 by the ship “William Davy.” After working some years as a shepherd he went to Wellington, becoming manager for the late Mr. George Hunter, of Island Bay, eight years later. He settled in the Wairarapa, acquiring the present farm, on which he has resided for many years. Mr. McKay is married and has five children. He is in local matters interested as a member of the Caledonian Society, and of the Masterton Agricultural and Pastoral Society.
Photo by D. Wilton, Masterton.
Mr. R. McKay.