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James “Uncle Honey” McLay

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James “Uncle Honey” McLay

Birth
Scotland
Death
20 Apr 1909 (aged 85)
Wisconsin, USA
Burial
Cambridge, Jefferson County, Wisconsin, USA Add to Map
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James McLay was the uncle of three Davidson brothers, who founded Harley-Davidson motorcycles. In 1904, he had a successful bee farmer and loaned his nephews, William, Walter, and Arthur, money to build a larger factory, thus he became known as "Uncle Honey."
He is now mentioned in a Famous bio, see 8590472.
James McLay was the uncle of three Davidson brothers, who founded Harley-Davidson motorcycles. In 1904, he had a successful bee farmer and loaned his nephews, William, Walter, and Arthur, money to build a larger factory, thus he became known as "Uncle Honey."
He is now mentioned in a Famous bio, see 8590472.

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Native of Campsie Scotland

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  • Created by: Bob
  • Added: Jun 6, 2013
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/111894339/james-mclay: accessed ), memorial page for James “Uncle Honey” McLay (16 Mar 1824–20 Apr 1909), Find a Grave Memorial ID 111894339, citing Lake Ripley Cemetery, Cambridge, Jefferson County, Wisconsin, USA; Maintained by Bob (contributor 47155955).