George Mackay of Skibo was a Scottish lawyer, soldier and politician. He fought for the British Government during the Jacobite rising of 1745 and was later a Member of Parliament.
Occupation
politician
Position held
member of the 11th Parliament of Great Britain, member of the 10th Parliament of Great Britain
Born
1715
Died
June 25, 1782
Overview
George Mackay of Skibo (c. 1715 – 25 June 1782) was a Scottish lawyer, soldier and politician. He fought for the British Government during the Jacobite rising of 1745 and was later a Member of Parliament.
Early life
Mackay was a younger son of George Mackay, 3rd Lord Reay and his third wife Mary Dowell.
He was educated at the University of Aberdeen and became an advocate in 1737.
Jacobite rising of 1745
