Wives and Children
Thomas McKay had at least three wives during his life. His first wife was Timmee, a Chinook woman, daughter of Chief Concomly. McKay's second wife was an Umatilla woman about whom little is known. His third wife was Isabelle Montour. He had six sons and two daughters altogether.
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