George Prevost McKay (February 7, 1840 – August 22, 1924) was an Ontario businessman and political figure. He represented Simcoe South in the Legislative Assembly of Ontario as a Conservative member from 1883 to 1886.

George Prevost McKay
Ontario MPP
In office
1883–1886
Preceded byWilliam James Parkhill
Succeeded byRiding abolished
ConstituencySimcoe South
Personal details
Born(1840-02-07)February 7, 1840
West Gwillinbury Township, Simcoe County, Upper Canada
DiedAugust 22, 1924(1924-08-22) (aged 84)
Toronto, Ontario
Political partyConservative
SpouseSusie Douse
OccupationBusinessman

McKay was born in West Gwillinbury Township, Simcoe County, Upper Canada in 1840, the son of D. Grant McKay, who came to Upper Canada from New Brunswick. He married Susie Douse and opened one of the first stores in Lefroy. He also served as reeve for Innisfil Township. In 1883, he moved to Toronto, where he worked for the Credit-Foncier Loan Company. He died there in 1924.

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