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MCKAY, Hayden Matthews

City: Memphis

MCKAY, Hayden Matthews, lawyer; born in Carroll Co. Miss., July 18, 1862; son of John H. and Carrie E. (Matthews) MCKAY; father’s occupation, physician; received literary education at Ky. University and studied law at University of Va. and University of Miss., graduated from University of Miss., B. L. degree, June 27, 1888; admitted to bar in early life; married Catherine SIMS April 30, 1908; member of I. O. O. F., Elks, Chickasaw Club, Country Club, Business Men’s Club and Jockey Club; Democrat; member of State Senate 56th and 57th general assemblies of Tenn.; author of commission government charter bill for Memphis; lawyer and attorney for American B. & L. Association; member of Christian church.

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