Murdoch / Eliza / Leah / Hugh/ Jannet or Jessie McKay
I am trying to find out about Jessie McKay who married my ancestor James McPherson in Aberdeen, Scotland, 1857. Witness was Hugh McKay ( possibly her brother), her parents were Murdoch McKay a soldier and Eliza Elliot, both deceased. All of the census records list her as being born in Barbados, West Indies. I have searched the military records and found a Jannet McKay ( Jannet and Jessie can be interchangeable in Scotland), who was born in 1834 and baptized by the military chaplin. Her father is listed as Murdock McKay a private in the 93rd regiment of Highlanders. Mother is listed as Leah (which makes me wonder if it's them) I would love to confirm if it's them and if so, what happened to them. Thanks!