Alexander M. Mackay (1849-1890) was a pioneer engineer-missionary to Uganda.
            Arrived in Zanzibar in 1876; he reached Uganda in 1878. Built 230
            miles of road to Uganda from the coast. Translated Matthew's Gospel
            into Luganda. Died in 1890 having spent fourteen years in Africa
            without once returning home to native Scotland.Born Oct. 13, 1849 in Rhynie, Aberdeenshire, Scotland — Died Feb. 8, 1890 in Usambiro, Uganda.  |