Re: Colonel Archibald MacDonell
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In reply to:
Colonel Archibald MacDonell
1/31/99
Col. Archibald McDonell is buried in St. Catherine's Cemetery, Metcalfe, Ont. Canada. His epitaph reads, "Sacred to the memory of Col. Archibald McDonell of the 3rd. Battalion Carlton Militia who died Nov. 23, 1853, aged 73 years - His was the first with his family led them into the wilderness of Osgood in March, 1827". He is considered one of the first two to settle in Osgode Township.Both he and William York came from Cornwall (Glengary).Could it be the one and the same?E-mail me at [email protected] have lots more info.Ron