Dictionary of Glengarry Biography

(1894-9 June 1974), physician. (name at christening was Carl Victor, but he changed it to Victor Carl; Carl McCuaig, Victor C. McCuaig, V. Carl McCuaig) Born at Bainsville, in GC. Parents: Duncan D. McCuaig and his wife Catherine McIntosh. He attended Bainsville public school, Williamstown High School, and Queen’s University, where he graduated in medicine 1918. He served in the Canadian Army Medical Corps in France in 1918. After the war he trained at Bellevue Hospital, in New York, as a specialist in otolaryngology. Later, he had a medical practice in New York City (Manhattan), shared over a long time with his brother Dr D. R. MCUAIG. Victor Carl McCuaig was “for many years” (NY Times) director of otolaryngology at St. Luke’s Hospital, New York City. He served as president of the New York Otological Society. Near Bainsville, he maintained a summer cottage on the St. Lawrence. He died at his home in Brookville, Long Island. Presbyterian. Married to Louine Brown. (three children) .

The New York Times 10 June 1974 p. 34 (two items), Glengarry News 27 June 1974 * Queen's University Archives (obituaries, various alumni records) * The McCuaigs of Bainsville (1984?) (includes portraits)