Jeweler; born, Stranraer, Scotland, Feb. 17, 1850; son of John and Margaret (Cavan) Kay; came to Canada, 1851; educated in public schools of Galt, Ont., Can.; married at Jackson, Mich., 1879, Miss Carrie Garlick. Lived in New York City, 1870-74; was connected with jewelry business in Indianapolis, 1874-81, and was manager of one of the large jewelry stores; came to Detroit, 1881, and became manager jewelry firm of Roehm & Wright; one of the organizers and vice president Wright, Kay & Co., 1886-1907; withdrew from the firm, in spring of 1907, and organized firm of John Kay & Co., jewelers, of which he is president and his son is secretary and treasurer. Member Detroit Board of Commerce. Republican. Presbyterian. Mason (32o), Knight Templar, Shriner. Clubs: Detroit Boat, Curling. Recreation: Collecting postage stamps. Office: Majestic Bldg. Residence: Pasadena Apts.

Source: The Book of Detroiters Edited by Albert Nelson Marquis 1908

Born, Galt, Ont., Aug. 31, 1858; son of John and Margaret (Cavan) Kay; educated in public schools and collegiate institute, Galt; married at Detroit, 1896, Belle Delamater. Has been connected with Freeman, Delamater & Co., wholesale hardware, cutlery, iron and steel since 1898, and has been secretary and treasurer of the company since February, 1904. Protestant. Club: Commercial. Recreations: Baseball, boating and other outdoor diversions. Office: 10 Woodward Av. Residence: 577 Fourth Av.

Source: The Book of Detroiters Edited by Albert Nelson Marquis 1908