Other Events and Attributes:

• Residence: 1958, Tuckahoe, Westchester, New York

George married Elizabeth Brown WHEAT on 3 Jul 1950. Elizabeth (daughter of Fred Alfred WHEAT and Esther BROWN) was born on 21 Sep 1926 in Moravia, Cayuga, New York; died on 23 Aug 1974 in Springfield, Hampden, Massachusetts; was buried in Indian Mound Cemetery, Moravia, Cayuga, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

HOUSTON, Tex. – George F. "Rick" MacKay, a 1975 graduate of Moravia High School, was recently awarded a Gulf Dealer Scholarship. The award entitles him to a four-year scholarship at any domestic accredited college or university in a course of study leading to a baccalaureate degree. MacKay, son of George F. and the late Elizabeth W. MacKay of 36 Congress St., Moravia, N.Y., was presented his scholarship certificate by Lee Maciacius, Gulf’s area manager for marketing, at a luncheon at the Hilton Hotel in Syracuse. Guests included Dr. Anthony Beaudry, superintendent of schools; the winner’s grandmother, Mrs. Esther Wheat; aunt Mrs. Judy Watson, and his father. MacKay plans to attend Amherst College in Massachusetts and will major in geology. MacKay was active in the high school band, the school chorus, student government, golf team, and drama club. He was president of the National Honor Society, a recipient of a state regent’s scholarship, was chosen as a delegate to Boys’ State at Morrisville College. He also was valedictorian of his graduating class. Gulf Dealer Scholarships are awarded annually by Gulf Oil Foundation to children of Gulf’s dealers, distributors, and jobbers. Recipients are selected by an independent scholarship committee of educators on the basis of test scores, high school records, extra Same Benefits For Female, Male Veterans (Source: The Post-Standard from Syracuse, New York, July 17, 1975)

Family/Spouse: Marie. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]