Outside Politics
Mackay represented Lloyds in Nelson. He joined the volunteer forces and had the rank of captain. He farmed in Wakapuaka just north of Nelson until his death. He named his farm Drumduan.
Mackay's first wife was Anne Mackay. She died in 1860, and Mackay married again. He died in 1875, and both he and his first wife are buried at St Andrew's Church in Wakapuaka. The church no longer exists, and the church yard was designated an historic site by Waimea District Council in 1975.
Their son, also James Mackay (1831–1912), was active in land purchase negotiations with Māori.
Read more about this topic: James Mackay (New Zealand Politician)
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