Andrew Gemmel obituary

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Wednesday, December 21, 1898
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GEMMEL.

At his home near Cedar City, of Brights disease, Friday, Dec. 16, 1898, Andrew Gemmel aged 79 years.

He was born in Paisley, Scotland, Oct. 31, 1819. He came with his father's family to Montreal where he as married March 8, 1845, to Miss Phebe Phelps. They came to Austin township in 1857, and have since lived there.

There were eleven children born to them. Five of them survive, Adnrew Gemmel of Cavour, S. D., Mrs. Jerry Ingalls and Mrs. Charles R. Varco of Austin, Mrs. Eaton Officer and Arthur A. Gemmel of Austin township.

Deceased was a man of good education and it was always a pleasure to visit with him. He was a member of Chris Episcopal church of this city. Funeral services were held at Cedar City on Sunday, Rev. D. J. Somerville officiating assisted by Rev. A. Cressey. Interment at Cedar City.