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James McKay Sr. | |
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| 6th Mayor of Tampa | |
| In office February 12, 1859 – February 1, 1860 | |
| Preceded by | Madison Post |
| Succeeded by | John P. Crichton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 17, 1808 Thurso, Scotland |
| Died | November 11, 1876 (aged 68) Tampa, Florida |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Relations | James McKay Jr. (son), Donald Brenham McKay (grandson) |
| Occupation | Cattleman, ship captain |
James McKay Sr. (May 17, 1808 – November 11, 1876) was a cattleman, ship captain, and the sixth mayor of Tampa, Florida. McKay is memorialized with a bronze bust on the Tampa Riverwalk, along with other historical figures prominent in the History of Tampa.[1]
- ^ Riverwalk honors history Archived 2011-05-07 at the Wayback Machine March 7, 2012 Tampa Bay Times