Archibald Gemmell, Date of Birth, Date of Death

Archibald Gemmell

Canadian politician

Date of Birth: 26-Sep-1869

Date of Death: 01-Jan-1945

Profession: politician

Nationality: Canada

Zodiac Sign: Libra

Archibald B.
"Archie" Gemmell (September 26, 1869 – January 1, 1945) was a farmer and political figure in Saskatchewan.
He represented Turtleford in the Legislative Assembly of Saskatchewan from 1917 to 1929 as a Liberal. He was born in Richmond, Ontario, the son of Robert Gemmell and Christina McFarlane, and was educated there.
In 1905, Gemmell married Mabel K.
Stewart in Manitoba; he had previously been married to Dorcas McFarlane in Ontario.
They settled in Saskatchewan; the village was later named Mervin after Gemmell's son from his first marriage.
He was a justice of the peace and served as the first postmaster for Mervin, Saskatchewan.
Gemmell retired from politics in 1929 due to a heart condition.
He served as supervisor of the Northern Settlers Re-establishment Branch from 1935 until his death of a heart attack in 1945.