Daniel Mc Kay
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(October 16, 1814-October 9, 1889) Born in Maine. Came to Texas in 1834 with Sterling C. Robertson's Colony. Settled near Nashville. Participated in Battle of San Jacinto (Co. H, 1st Regt.) during the Texas War for Independence, 1836. In 1845 he married Jane Bryant, daughter of Benjamin Bryant. The latter was a government Indian agent and a San Jacinto veteran.
Lived at "Bryant's Station" fort until moving onto land grant in Bell County in 1853. Served in the Confederacy during Civil War (1861-65). Recorded - 1971
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