Archibald McVannel

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Cass City Chronicle
Cass City, Michigan, Friday, Nov. 2, 1906
Vol. 1, No. 23, Page 1

Archibald McVannel died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Jane Leitch, on Garfield avenue last Thursday, October 25, after an illness of two years. His home is in West Lorne, Ont., and two years ago her and his wife came to visit their daughter, when he was stricken with the illness from which he never recovered sufficiently to return home. His sufferings have been intense all the time.

He was born in Scotland, June 18, 1815, and in the year 1848 took up his residence near Dutton, Ont., having been married in 1843 (sic) to Miss Mary McMillan, who survives him. Six children are living, three sons, Duncan, Daniel and Peter, all three of this place; and three daughters, Mrs. Jane Leitch, of this place; Mrs. T. H. Sloan, of Wascada, Manitoba; and Mrs. John Templeton, of West Lorne, Ont,; the last two mentioned being unable to attend the funeral. He also has one sister, Mrs. Hyndman residing near Dutton, Ont.

The funeral took place at the residence Saturday afternoon, Rev. E. H. Bradfield officiating and the burial was made in Elkland Cemetery. Deceased was a member of the Canada Presbyterian church and an earnest Christian man.

The relatives from out of town who attended were Mr. and Mrs. S. McGeachy of Imlay City; John Templeton and D. McMillan of West Lorne, Ont.

(Transcribed by Melinda McLemore Strong, April 2010)

Archibald married Mary McMillan about 1863 in Ontario, Canada. Mary was born about 1843 in Argyll, Scotland; died on 22 May 1907 in Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Jane McVannell was born on 14 Mar 1864 in Dutton, Ontario, Canada; died on 20 Sep 1947 in Pontiac, Oakland County, Michigan; was buried on 23 Sep 1947 in Elkland Township Cemetery, Cass City, Tuscola County, Michigan.