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     David was born on 15 May 1978. He is the son of William Alan Nay and Deanne Dickinson.

     Elizabeth was born in 1848 at New Cumnock Parish, Ayrshire, Scotland. She was the daughter of Alexander McNay (Nay) and Elizabeth Rae. She married John Johnston. She married William Coulter. Elizabeth died 19 May 1925 at 22 Broomfield Gardens, Stranraer, Stranraer Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland. The Death Registration indicates that Elizabeth was the widow of John Johnston, Police Inspector and William Coulthart, carpenter. She was 77 years old and her parents were Alexander Nay, crofter (deceased) and Elizabeth Rae (deceased). She died of cerebral apoplexy and the informant was John Porter, her son-in-law.²

     Elizabeth was born circa 1884 at Wigtown, Wigtown Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland. She was the daughter of Robert Nay and Margaret Kirk. She married William Hay Johnston on 20 April 1922 at The Manse, Lewis Street, Stranraer, Stranraer Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland. The Marriage Registration states that William's usual residence was 4 Thistle Street, Stranraer and that Elizabeth's was Laurelbank, Sun Street, Leswalt, Stranraer. Robert was a contractor (bachelor) and Elizabeth was a housemaid (spinster)..² Elizabeth died 22 June 1944 at Garrick Hospital, Stranraer, Stranraer Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland. Her death certificate stated that her parents were Robert Nay, farmer (deceased) and Margaret Kirk (deceased). The cause of death was a motor accident with a compound fracture of both legs, shock and hemorrhage. The informant was William Nay, her brother who resided at Wilmar, Stoneykirk Road, Stranraer.³

     Gertrude was born in 1919. She was the daughter of Alexander Nay and Anna Cates. She married Kenneth Hoffman in 1942. She married Dan Scheerens. Gertrude died an unknown date .

     Holiday was born on 8 July 1971. She is the daughter of Robert Nay III and Elaine Macari.

     James was born in 1851 at Penninghame Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland. He was the son of Alexander McNay (Nay) and Elizabeth Rae. He was christened on 28 July 1851, at Penninghame, Penninghame Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland.¹ He married Elizabeth Smith in 1874.² James died 1928.²

     James was born in 1915. He was the son of Alexander Nay and Anna Cates. James died in 1915.

     Jane was born on 25 May 1889 at Torhousemuir Croft, Wigtown, Wigtown Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland.² She was the daughter of Robert Nay and Margaret Kirk. She married Donald McKinnon. Jane died 1974.

     Janet was born on 15 August 1855 at Challork, Penninghame Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland.² She was the daughter of Alexander McNay (Nay) and Elizabeth Rae.

     John was born in 1845 at Kirkinner Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland.¹ He was the son of Alexander McNay (Nay) and Elizabeth Rae. He was christened on 5 March 1846, at Kirkinner Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland.² John died an unknown date .

     John was born on 1 June 1896 at Auchland Croft, Wigtown, Wigtownshire, Scotland.² He was the son of Robert Nay and Margaret Kirk. John died 15 January 1961 at Stranraer, Stranraer Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland, at age 64.³
     John was unmarried in 1961.

     Lillian was born in January 1898 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA. She was the daughter of William Nay and Louise (Unknown Surname).

     Margaret was born on 25 September 1891 at Torhousemuir Croft, Wigtown, Wigtown Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland.² She was the daughter of Robert Nay and Margaret Kirk. She married (Unknown Given Name) Rennie. Margaret died 28 November 1966 at Stranraer, Stranraer Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland, at age 75.³

     Margaret was born on 15 November 1869 at Torhousemuir Croft, Wigtown, Wigtown Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland. She was the daughter of James Nelson and Elizabeth Nay. She married John Porter on 25 December 1894 at Torhousemuir, Wigtown, Wigtown Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland. According to the Marriage Registration, John Porter was a coach driver (bachelor) whose usual residence was Stranraer. His father was John Porter, farm servant (deceased) and his mother was Janet McAlhaker?). Maggie Nay was a domestic servant (spinster) of Wigtown. Her parents were James nelson, local merchant (reported father) and Elizabeth Nay, domestic servant..² Margaret died 16 July 1939 at 22 Broomfield Gardens, Stranraer, Stranraer Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland, at age 69. The Death Registration states that her mother was Elizabeth Nay (afterwards married to William Coulter, carpenter) and indicates that the cause of death was carcenoma of the stomach. The informant was William Porter, her son who resided at 21 Broomfield Gardens, Stranraer.³

     Mary was born circa 1857 at Penninghame Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland. She was the daughter of Alexander McNay (Nay) and Elizabeth Rae. Mary died an unknown date .

     Robert was born in 1859 at Torhousemuir Croft, Wigtown, Wigtown Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland. He was the son of Alexander McNay (Nay) and Elizabeth Rae. He married Margaret Kirk on 18 January 1884 at Wigtownshire, Scotland. Robert died on 20 June 1942 at East Ringuinea Farm, Sandhead, Wigtownshire, Scotland. His death certificate stated that his parents were Alexander Nay and Elizabeth Rae. The cause of death was coronary thrombosis. The informant was William Nay, his son who resided at Wilmar, Stoneykirk Road, Stranraer.²

Obituary of Robert Nay
The Late Mr. R. Nay - Ringuinea, Sandhead


The death took place on Saturday of a well known Wigtownshire farmer in the person of Robert Nay, East Ringuinea, Sandhead, at the age of 82 years. Mr. Nay, who had been tenant of the farm of East Ringuinea for 33 years, was well known in farming circles in the Shire, and in his younger days he was a prominent horse-trainer and breeder of Clydesdales. His horses carried off many prizes in the showyard for a long period of years. At Stranraer and Ardwell shows his geldings had a long list of successes. Few knew more about Clydesdales than Mr. Nay, and he was frequently in demand as a judge at agricultural shows. It is noteworthy that he was the first person to bring the Cawdor Cup to Wigtownshire. The award was won by horses shown by him for the late Mr. A. B. Matthews. Mr. Nay is survived by his family of five sons and three daughters. His wife predeceased him by some years ago. The funeral took place at Stoneykirk Cemetery on Tuesday.

He was buried in June 1942 at Stoneykirk Cemetery, Wigtown, Wigtown Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland.
     He was a hourse breaker in 1884 at Torhousemuir Croft, Wigtown, Wigtown Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland.

     Robert was born on 11 April 1887 at Torhousemuir Croft, Wigtown, Wigtown Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland. (World War I Draft Registration states date of birth to be 9 April 1888 and his US Naturalization record says 8 April 1888).² He was the son of Robert Nay and Margaret Kirk. He married Mary Dow Ray circa 1915. Robert died 27 February 1944 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA, at age 56.
     Robert immigrated to at America in 1905.³ He was found on a passenger list on 9 November 1908 at New York, New York, USA. He arrived on the ship "Caledonia" which departed from Glasgow, Scotland on 31 October 1908. His destination was Chicago, Illinois. He was found on a passenger list on 19 July 1912 arriving at Liverpool, Lancashire, England. He arrived on the ship "Cedric" which departed from New York. His occupation was listed as a blacksmith. He was found on a passenger list on 2 November 1912. He arrived on the ship "Celtic" which departed from Liverpool, England on 24 October 1912. His destination was Chicago, Illinois. He was noted as a "non immigrant alien". He registered for World War I military service on 5 June 1917 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA.⁴ He was a horse shoer in 1920 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA.

     Robert was born on 23 May 1941. He is the son of Robert Nay Jr and Florence K. Hoffman. He married Elaine Macari on 15 October 1966.¹

     Robert was born on 24 November 1969. He is the son of Robert Nay III and Elaine Macari.

     Robert was born on 19 December 1917 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA. He was the son of Robert Nay and Mary Dow Ray. He married Florence K. Hoffman on 24 June 1940.¹ Robert died 23 November 1977 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA, at age 59.

     Thomas was born in 1839 at Kirkcudbright Parish, Kirkcudbrightshire, Scotland. He was the son of Alexander McNay (Nay) and Elizabeth Rae. Thomas died 27 April 1894 at New York, New York County, New York, USA.

     William was born on 30 August 1853 at Penninghame Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland. He was the son of Alexander McNay (Nay) and Elizabeth Rae. He was christened on 12 October 1853, at Penninghame, Penninghame Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland.² Conflicting evidence states that William was born in August 1856 at Scotland. (According to the 1900 Census). He married Louise (Unknown Surname) circa 1897 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA. William died circa 1915 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA.
     William immigrated to America in 1890. He was a according to the 1900 U.S. Census, a liveryman in 1900 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA.

     William was born on 27 January 1899 at Auchland Croft, Wigtown, Wigtownshire, Scotland.² He was the son of Robert Nay and Margaret Kirk. He married Marion Mackinnon on 31 August 1932 at 9 London Road, Stranraer, Stranraer Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland. The Marriage Registration stated that William was employed as an inkeeper and that his usual residence was 58 George Street, Stanraer. Marion was employed as a nurse and her usual residence was Husabost, Glendale, Skye. Marion's parents were John MacKinnon, railway foreman (deceased) and her mother was Effie Campbell (deceased)..³ William died 27 September 1978 at Stranraer, Stranraer Parish, Wigtownshire, Scotland, at age 79.⁴

     William was born on 7 July 1945. He is the son of Robert Nay Jr and Florence K. Hoffman. He married Deanne Dickinson on 21 October 1967.¹

     William was born on 13 August 1968. He is the son of William Alan Nay and Deanne Dickinson.

     Gretchen Neisius was the daughter of Nicholas Neisius and Maria Anna Peifer. Gretchen died an unknown date .

     Mary was born on 9 June 1861 at Paris, Île-de-France, France. She was the daughter of Nicholas Neisius and Maria Anna Peifer. She married Albert Schmitt on 4 November 1880 at Belle Plaine, Scott County, Minnesota, USA. Mary died 31 August 1934 at Belle Plaine, Scott County, Minnesota, USA, at age 73. Heart attack.² She was buried on 3 September 1934 at Belle Plaine, Scott County, Minnesota, USA.

Obituary of Mary Neisius

Belle Plaine Herald, September 6, 1934


DIED SUDDENLY IN HEART ATTACK DEATH OF MRS. ALBERT SCHMITT MOST UNEXPECTED.

Mrs. Albert Schmitt, a resident of this community for 61 years, died on Friday noon, August 31. The end came with startling unexpectedness, a heart attack, and word of her sudden passing was a grievous shock to all. She was 73 years old.

Mrs. Schmitt was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas Neisius of Paris, She was born in Paris June 9, 1861. When she was twelve years old she came to this country, coming direct to this community. Here she grew to womanhood and married Albert Schmitt, and Belle Plaine has been her home ever since.

She leaves her sorrowing husband and four children; namely, Mrs. Nic Verkinnes of St. Cloud, Mrs. Constant Schmitt of Carver, Jake and Lawrence Schmitt of Belle Plaine. Two children, Bertha and Theresa, preceded her to the grave. There are 19 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.

The funeral was held Monday morning with services at Sts. Peter and Paul's church, Rev. Father Godfrey, officiating, and burial was in the parish cemetery, The St. Ann Benevolent Society of which she was a member, attended in a body and met the funeral procession at the church. Six grandsons acted as pallbearers, Chris, Urban, Gerald and Raymond Schmitt, Earl Verkinnes and Bernard Rohweder.

All the members of her immediate family were here for the funeral and others from a distance were; Lena Schmitt, Venerable Sister Bernal, Mrs. Anna Rohweder, Mrs. W. E. Weyand, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Albrecht, daughter Marcella and son Joe, and Mr. and Mrs, A. J. Skarloid and son Billie, of St. Paul. Fred Rohweder of Minneapolis, Mr. and Mrs. George Morisette and Grandma Morisette, Mrs. Spence, Mr. And Mrs. Milton Norman and children, Mrs. Mae Working and daughter Valeria, and Mr. and Mrs. Schaffer of Henderson; Miss Elsie Gravell of St. Peter, Mrs. Verkinnes of Melrose, Mr. and Mrs. Fiola, Mrs. Bisehoff and Mrs. Nau and son James of St. Cloud; Mr. and Mrs. Chris Schmitt and Mr. and Mrs. Reissnor Nelson of Jordan, Mr. and Mrs. Matt Abel and son of Shakopee, Mr. and Mrs. Nick Radermacher and son of Chaska, and Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester Benz of Carver.


     Mary immigrated to America in 1877.³

     Nicholas was born on 14 March 1808 at Taha, Prussia. He married Maria Anna Peifer. Nicholas died 22 January 1884 at Belle Plaine, Scott County, Minnesota, USA, at age 75.

     Mary was born on 19 March 1922 at Rogers, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA. She married Richard Eugene (Bud) Setzler on 28 July 1945 at Osseo, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA.

     Alex was born on 15 March 1880 at Sweden.² He married Ines L. Gordon on 18 July 1903.¹ Alex died 26 May 1971 at age 91. He was buried in 1971 at Forest Lawn Cemetery, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA.