General Notes

John Green Kays Mother's Maiden name was GREEN, so not the daughter of Susannah Flood.  He may belong to another family (as never named John Green on the UK census records).

In 1851, John Kay was living at 10 Slater Fields, Great Bolton.

In 1876, John Green Kay is listed in the Post Office Directory as a Cork Cutter at 73 Pike's Lane.

In 1881, Married, and living in 73 Pikes Lane, Great Bolton.

The family emigrated to Birkenhead, Auckland, New Zealand about 1882.  John G Kay was a fruitgrower.  Councillor John G. Kay was well known as a member of the Birkenhead Borough Council, and was repeatedly elected by the ratepayers on account of his public spirit and valuable services.

Shortly after his arrival he went to Birkenhead, Auckland, where he quickly discerned the natural suitability of the soil for the successful growth of fruit, and immediately set up as an orchardist. His untiring energy and practical knowledge of fruit growing have made him supremely successful in business.  A memorial park was named after him.

Was at Birkenhead, Auckland at the time of his daughters Elizabeth's marriage in 1901.

In 1917, his son Robert recorded his next-of-kin as J.G. Kay (father), Birkdale, Auckland, New Zealand.

There is a memorial and park to remember him at Verrans corner, Birkdale, Auckland.