Margaret Mackay

1802-1887

Born: 1802, Hedgefield, Inverness, Scotland.

Died: January 5, 1887, Cheltenham, England.

Margaret was the only daughter of Captain Robert of Mackay of Hedgefield. In 1820, she married Major William Mackay of the 68th Light Infantry, a distinguished officer who died in 1845. Her works include:

• Thoughts Redeemed; or Lays of Leisure Hours, 1854

Hymns:

1. Asleep in Jesus