Alexander McKay (1841–1917) was an educator in Nova Scotia who was instrumental in supporting the

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, the

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and education in Nova Scotia. He is not to be confused with Alexander Howard MacKay (1848–1929), also a Nova Scotia educator.

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1841 births 1917 deaths Canadian educators {{Canada-bio-stub