William Henry Gemmell

Background

Gemmell, William Henry was born on November 25, 1866 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. Son of John James and Harriet Amelia (Garvey) Gemmell.

Education

Educated Collegiate Institute, Ottawa, Canada. Bachelor of Laws, University of Minnesota.

Career

Paul, Minnesota, May 10, 1898. Children—Kathleen (Mistress South. West. Hartwell,) John, Robert. Came to the United States, 1889, naturalized citizen, 1895.

President Minnesota & International Railway Company until August 1933, now retired.

Formerly member Canadian Militia. Colonel on staff of Governors Eberhart and Burnquist of Minnesota.

Member District Draft Board, Duluth, World War.

Achievements

• William Henry Gemmell has been listed as a noteworthy railway official by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Tuberculosis communications of Crow Wing-Aitkin Counties. Mason.; Club: Saint Paul Athletic.

Connections

Married Lavinia Austin Lamb, of Saint Children: Kathleen (Mistress South. West. Hartwell,) John, Robert.

Father:

John James Gemmell

Mother:

Harriet Amelia (Garvey) Gemmell

Spouse:

Lavinia Austin Lamb

child:

Kathleen Gemmell (Mistress South. West. Hartwell,) John

child:

Robert Gemmell