George Leslie Mackay
PROFILE

 

Type Brief Introduction
Name George Leslie Mackay
Gender Male
Born 1844/3/21 at Embro, Zorra Township, Oxford County, Ontario, Canada
Passed away 1901/06/02 (at the age of 57 years old) at Tamsui due to throat cancer
Identity and Titles ● Husband of Tiu Chhang-Min（Married in May of 1878）
● Son of George Mackay and Helen Sutherland
● 2 daughters and 1 son: Mary Ellen Mackay, Bella Katherine Mackay Koa, George William Mackay
     Dr.George Leslie Mackay was born in Canada, he was the fourth son and the youngest of all six kids. He had already decided to be a missionary when he was only 10 years old and had been determined and dedicated ever since. To fulfill his calling and destiny of spreading the gospel, he attended Christian college and Theology seminary to strengthen his knowledge and courage.

     From a historical point of view, he obviously succeeded. Not only was he a legendary historical figure, but he was also a missionary that followed God’s calling and transformed the culture in Taiwan. There are more in-depth writings about the works of Dr. Mackay uploaded in the “History Recap” section. 　　
　　
     Unfortunately, Dr.Mackay passed away shortly after. God’s faithful servant dedicated his whole life to Taiwan, helping countless lives and leaving neverending influences.
 
     Now, Dr.Mackay is resting in the Mackay cemetery inside the Tamkang High School campus. His spirit, love, and passion will forever stay with the people of Tamsui and aspire to the next generations. No one will love Taiwan more than the “Beard Missionary”.　　 　　

Chronology of events

Years Brief Introduction
1844 Born in Zola, OxfordShire, Ontario, Canada.
1870 Returned to Canada after graduating from university.
1871 At the end of December, he debuted on the stage at Takao.
1872 Arrived in Hobe in March.
1878 Married To Ms. Tiu Chhang-min.
1880 The eldest daughter Mary Ellen Mackay was born / Hobe Mackay Hospital was completed.
1881 The second daughter, Bella Catherine Mackay Koa, was born/left Taiwan for Canada.
1882 Return to Taiwan.
1884 The eldest son George William Mackay was born.
1901 Tamsui Girls' SchooI Opens. Mackay was illness died in Tamsui.

The Legendary Life