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Neil J. McColl, M.D.

Neil J. McColl, M.D.

Male 1876 - 1948  (71 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Neil J. McColl, M.D. was born on 27 Aug 1876 in Clachan, Elgin Co., Ontario, Canada (son of Duncan D. McColl and Margaret Munro); died on 25 Jul 1948 in Port Huron, St. Clair Co., Michigan, USA.

    Notes:

    Obituary from the Port Huron Times-Herald, 26 Jul 1948:

    Dr. Neil J. McColl, 71, former mayor of Croswell, practicing physician and surgeon 50 years, died Sunday in his home, 1117 Pine Grove Avenue after an illness of five months.

    Dr. McColl, born 27 Aug 1876, in Clachan, Ont., was graduated by the University of Indiana Medical school in 1898. He began practice with his brother, Dr. D. J. McColl, in Elkton, Huron County, Michigan. Dr. McColl was first mayor of Whittemore, Michigan, after the city was incorporated. In 1911 he moved to Croswell where he practiced until 1928.

    He was elected Mayor of that city in 1922, serving two terms. From 1928 to 1930, Dr. McColl lived in California to rest and regain his health. He resumed practice with his brother in Port Huron in 1930.

    He was well known as an inveterate traveler, having been twice around the world. At the time of his election as mayor of Croswell, he took the oath of office in Paris, France. His travel tales were in demand at speaking engagements.

    He and Miss Jennie Hanes, Akron, Ohio, were married in 1900.

    Dr. McColl is survived by his widow; two brothers, Dr. McColl and Hugh A. McColl, Windsor, Ontario, and four nephews and five nieces.

    He was a charter member and first president of the Croswell Rotary Club, life member of the Port Huron Rotary Club, member of Croswell Lodge No. 469, F. & A. M. and member of the First Baptist Church here.

    Funeral services will be conducted at 4 pm Tue in the family home. Rev. Roland M. Traver, pastor of First Baptist church assisted by Rev. E. J. Soell, pastor of St. John's Evangelical and Reformed Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Lakeside Cemetery.

    The remains are in the family home. Dr. W. A. Schafer, Dr. H. O. Brush, Dr. C. F. Thomas, Dr. E. C. Sites, Dr. Donald A. Pollack and George C. Higgins, all of Port Huron, and Dr. H. H. Learmont and Dr. R. K. Hart, both of Croswell will be pallbearers. Members of the St. Clair County Medical society will be honorary pallbearers.

    Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA

    Neil married Jennie Hanes in 1900. Jennie was born about 1878 in Akron, Summit Co., Ohio, USA; died after 1948. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Duncan D. McColl was born about 20 Nov 1840; died on 30 May 1892 in Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan, USA; was buried in 1892 in Aldborough, Elgin Co., Ontario, Canada, (Mclean Cemetery).

    Notes:

    Duncan was the son of duncan and Mary (McColl) McColl.

    References:

    (1) Clan Munro files - Ritter, Donna Lou - Descendants of Neil Munro dated 6
    Oct 1997 - p. 7

    Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA

    Duncan married Margaret Munro in 1862-1868. Margaret (daughter of Duncan Munro and Catherine McCowan) was born on 25 Nov 1847 in Southwold Twp., Elgin Co., Ontario, Canada; died on 16 Mar 1941 in Port Huron, St. Clair Co., Michigan, USA; was buried in 1941 in Aldborough, Elgin Co., Ontario, Canada, (Mclean Cemetery). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Margaret Munro was born on 25 Nov 1847 in Southwold Twp., Elgin Co., Ontario, Canada (daughter of Duncan Munro and Catherine McCowan); died on 16 Mar 1941 in Port Huron, St. Clair Co., Michigan, USA; was buried in 1941 in Aldborough, Elgin Co., Ontario, Canada, (Mclean Cemetery).

    Notes:

    References:

    (1) Clan Munro files - Ritter, Donna Lou - Descendants of Neil Munro dated 6
    Oct 1997 - p. 7

    Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA

    Children:
    1. Hugh A. McColl was born about 1863; died after 1948.
    2. Dugald C. McColl was born about 1865; died in 1892-1948.
    3. Bruce L. McColl was born about 1867; died in 1892-1948.
    4. Duncan J. McColl, M.D. was born on 24 Nov 1868 in Clachan, Elgin Co., Ontario, Canada; died on 25 May 1968 in Port Huron, St. Clair Co., Michigan, USA; was buried in 1968 in Lexington, Sanilac Co., Michigan, USA, (Lexington Cemetery).
    5. 1. Neil J. McColl, M.D. was born on 27 Aug 1876 in Clachan, Elgin Co., Ontario, Canada; died on 25 Jul 1948 in Port Huron, St. Clair Co., Michigan, USA.


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Duncan Munro was born on 18 Aug 1811 in Melford, Kilninver & Kilmelford Par., Argyllshire, Scotland (son of Neil Munro and Agnes McPherson); died on 19 Jul 1889 in Aldborough, Elgin Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1889 in Aldborough, Elgin Co., Ontario, Canada, (Mclean Cemetery).

    Notes:

    Ref: Clan Munro files - Craig, Mary Munro

    Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA

    Duncan married Catherine McCowan before 1835 in , , Ontario, Canada. Catherine was born on 21 May 1816 in Easdale, Argyll & Bute, , Scotland; died on 8 Sep 1866 in , Elgin Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried in Aldborough, Elgin Co., Ontario, Canada, (Mclean Cemetery). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 7.  Catherine McCowan was born on 21 May 1816 in Easdale, Argyll & Bute, , Scotland; died on 8 Sep 1866 in , Elgin Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried in Aldborough, Elgin Co., Ontario, Canada, (Mclean Cemetery).

    Notes:

    Catherine was the daughter of Hugh and Isabel (Grahame) McCowan.

    Ref 1 says Catherine was born in Scotland.

    References:

    (1) Clan Munro files - Munro, Kirk Ian - Ancestor Chart of Kirk Ian Munro -
    received with membership application dated 19 July 1997

    (2) Clan Munro files - Ritter, Donna Lou - Descendants of Neil Munro dated 6
    Oct 1997 - p. 1

    Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA

    (Medical):Two of her son, Neil's children and a sister of Neil's wife died the same day as Catherine.

    Children:
    1. Neil Munro was born on 20 Mar 1835 in St. Thomas, Elgin Co., Ontario, Canada; died on 1 May 1904 in Elk Rapids, Antrim Co., Michigan, USA; was buried in 1904 in Elk Rapids, Whitewater Twp., Antrim Co., Michigan, USA, (Maple Grove Cemetery).
    2. Nancy Munro was born about 9 Mar 1839 in Aldborough, Elgin Co., Ontario, Canada; died on 14 Jul 1879 in , Elgin Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1879 in Aldborough, Elgin Co., Ontario, Canada, (Mclean Cemetery).
    3. Hugh Cowan Munro was born on 30 Jun 1840 in Southwold Twp., Elgin Co., Ontario, Canada; died on 26 Feb 1909 in Choteau, Teton Co., Montana, USA; was buried in 1909 in Choteau, Teton Co., Montana, USA, (Poor Farm).
    4. Duncan Cowan Munro was born about Aug 1840 in Aldborough, Elgin Co., Ontario, Canada; died on 20 Jul 1893 in , Elgin Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1893 in Aldborough, Elgin Co., Ontario, Canada, (Mclean Cemetery).
    5. Colin C. Munro was born on 24 Jul 1845 in Aldborough, Elgin Co., Ontario, Canada; died on 5 Apr 1887 in , Elgin Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1887 in Aldborough, Elgin Co., Ontario, Canada, (Mclean Cemetery).
    6. 3. Margaret Munro was born on 25 Nov 1847 in Southwold Twp., Elgin Co., Ontario, Canada; died on 16 Mar 1941 in Port Huron, St. Clair Co., Michigan, USA; was buried in 1941 in Aldborough, Elgin Co., Ontario, Canada, (Mclean Cemetery).
    7. Alexander C. Munro was born on 3 Mar 1850 in , Elgin Co., Ontario, Canada; died on 21 Jul 1889 in Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan, USA; was buried in 1889 in Aldborough, Elgin Co., Ontario, Canada, (Mclean Cemetery).
    8. Archibald Munro was born about 1852 in , Elgin Co., Ontario, Canada; died in in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, ?.
    9. Daniel Munro was born about 1854 in , Elgin Co., Ontario, Canada; died after 1889.
    10. Isabel Munro was born est 1856 in Aldborough, Elgin Co., Ontario, Canada; died before 1889.
    11. John Munro was born est 1858 in , Elgin Co., Ontario, Canada; died about 1896 in Brooke Twp., Lambton Co., Ontario, Canada.


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  Neil Munro was born about 1772 in , Argylshire, , Scotland (son of Donald Munro and Ann Campbell); died on 4 Dec 1835 in , Elgin Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1835 in Elgin Co., Ontario, Canada, (Fingal Cemetery).

    Notes:

    References:

    (1) Clan Munro files - Ritter, Donna Lou - Descendants of Neil Munro dated 6
    Oct 1997 - p. 1

    Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA

    Neil married Agnes McPherson about 1804 in , Argylshire, , Scotland. Agnes was born about 1785 in , , , Scotland; died on 26 Mar 1855 in , , Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1855 in Elgin Co., Ontario, Canada, (Fingal Cemetery). [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 13.  Agnes McPherson was born about 1785 in , , , Scotland; died on 26 Mar 1855 in , , Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1855 in Elgin Co., Ontario, Canada, (Fingal Cemetery).

    Notes:

    References:

    (1) Clan Munro files - Ritter, Donna Lou - Descendants of Neil Munro dated 6
    Oct 1997 - p. 1

    Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA

    Notes:

    Married:
    "Biographical Sketches of Some Residents of Elgin Co., Ontario--1885" says Neil came to Canada with 7 sons and a daughter.

    Children:
    1. Alex Munro was born about 1805; and died.
    2. John Munro was born in 1807 in Melford, Kilmelford Par., Argyllshire, Scotland; died on 27 Feb 1880 in Southwold Twp., Elgin Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1880 in Elgin Co., Ontario, Canada, (Fingal Cemetery).
    3. 6. Duncan Munro was born on 18 Aug 1811 in Melford, Kilninver & Kilmelford Par., Argyllshire, Scotland; died on 19 Jul 1889 in Aldborough, Elgin Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1889 in Aldborough, Elgin Co., Ontario, Canada, (Mclean Cemetery).
    4. Donald Munro was born in 1811-1814 in , , , Scotland; died on 7 Oct 1888 in Southwold Twp., Elgin Co., Ontario, Canada.
    5. Mary Munro was born on 12 Aug 1814 in Kilninver & Kilmelford Par., Argyllshire, Scotland; died before 1827 in , , , Scotland.
    6. Neil Munro was born on 15 Feb 1817 in Kilninver & Kilmelford Par., Argyllshire, Scotland; died after 1843.
    7. Colin Munro was born on 15 May 1819 in North Knapdale Par., Argyllshire, Scotland; died on 1 Feb 1884 in Buffalo, Erie Co., New York, USA; was buried on 5 Feb 1884 in St. Thomas, Elgin Co., Ontario, Canada, (West Avenue Cemetery).
    8. Archibald Munro was born on 12 Oct 1822 in North Knapdale Par., Argyllshire, Scotland, (Dunans Farm); died on 26 May 1908 in Mosa Twp., Middlesex Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1908 in Alvinston, Lambton Co., Ontario, Canada.
    9. Dougald Munro was born in 1827 in , , , Scotland; died on 2 Feb 1894 in , Elgin Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1894 in Elgin Co., Ontario, Canada, (Fingal Cemetery).
    10. Mary Munro was born about 22 Jan 1829 in , Elgin Co., Ontario, Canada; died on 31 Jul 1883 in Southwold Twp., Elgin Co., Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1883 in Elgin Co., Ontario, Canada, (Fingal Cemetery).