(died 6 Dec. 1947, aged 59), prospector. (Archie McDonald) Born at Apple Hill, GC. Parents: Mr and Mrs Archibald McDonald. He died, “after a lingering illness,” in hospital at St. Boniface, Man. At the time of his death he was described as “one of Manitoba’s oldest and best-known prospectors,” and as “well known in mining circles in Manitoba and north-western Ontario.” It was remembered also at this time that he had accompanied Neil R. (Foghorn) Macdonald “from the Porcupine district in Ontario to open up the Gabriel property in the Rice Lake area of Manitoba, now owned by San Antonio Gold Mines Limited.” It was further remembered at this time that he had been “associated” with the businessman, developer and prospector, Capt. Robert J. Jowsey, who was prominently involved in the staking and operation of God’s Lake Gold Mines in northeastern Manitoba. In his early years in GC, McDonald was active in GC-area athletics. Roman Catholic. He was survived by his widow, whose Christian name was Henriette.

Standard Freeholder 15 Dec. 1947, Glengarry News 19 Dec. 1947 (QF these sources) * Jowsey: see Who’s Who in Canada 1945-46 p. 578