James McKay Sr.

James McKay Sr.
6th Mayor of Tampa
In office
February 12, 1859 – February 1, 1860
Preceded byMadison Post
Succeeded byJohn P. Crichton
Personal details
Born(1808-05-17)May 17, 1808
DiedNovember 11, 1876(1876-11-11) (aged 68)
PartyDemocratic
RelationsJames McKay Jr. (son),
Donald Brenham McKay (grandson)
OccupationCattleman, ship captain
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James McKay Sr. (May 17, 1808 – November 11, 1876) was an American cattleman, ship captain, and the sixth mayor of Tampa, Florida. McKay is memorialized with a bronze bust on the Tampa Riverwalk, along with other historical figures prominent in the History of Tampa.