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Note: Samuel Fisher Archibald Memorial Photos Flowers Edit Share Learn about removing the ads from this memorial... Birth: �Ctab�D1772 Death: �Ctab�DMay 15, 1860 Nova Scotia, Canada Samuel Fisher Arhchibald and Oliva (Scott) Archibald had five children, Sarah, born 1798, died unmarried 1842; William born 1800, married Mary Ellis 1821. They had seven sons and three daughters ; Matthew born 1804, married Jane Grant 1838. Their children were Samuel, Donald, George Parker, William, Alexander R., Mary Jane, Sarah, Janet and Peter MacGregor. Inscription: His grave is marked by a plain marble head-stone bearing the inscription� "In memory of Samuel F. Archibald, died May 15th 1860 in the 88th year of his age" Burial: The Old Cemetery - Pioneer Upper Musquodoboit Nova Scotia, Canada Edit Virtual Cemetery info [?] Created by: Gregory Chapman Record added: Dec 08, 2011 Find A Grave Memorial# 81690609 A very few of the more interesting of their children can be mentioned. A daughter Agnes (1770-1851) had a family of fourteen children that was remarkable for the times in that there was not a single death in the famiy till all 14 children were married and had families. A son Ebenezer (1779-1829) had a notable funeral. Miller writes that "the first funeral that was held in Truro (except it might have been at the very early settlement of the place) without the use of spirituous liquor, was the funeral of Ebenezer Archibald, which took place, August 10, 1829". Another son, Alexander (1788-1859), represented Truro in the house of Assembly from 1830 to 1842 and again from 1847 to 1851. He was a farmer, tanner, and a Major of the Militia. Finally, another son, John James (1790-1864), was on the "Committee of Management" of the first Temperance Society of Truro which was formed early in 1831; he perhaps had something to do with his brother's funeral?! Finally, the eldest son, Samuel Fisher Archibald, married Olive Scott, the niece of Mary (Scott) Widsom; see the Scott chapter for more information. Samuel Fisher, the eldest son of Matthew and Janet Archibald, was born in Truro October 3rd, 1772. He was married to Olivia Scott October, 1797. (She was daughter of Joseph Scott, who was Sheriff of the District of Colchester for a considerable length of time.) Mr. Archibald, shortly after he was married, removed to Musquodoboit, where he settled and spent the remainder of his days. He died May 14th, 1860, aged 87 years. The following is taken from the Morning Chronicle: "Died at Musquodoboit on the 14th day of May, 1860, Samuel Fisher Archibald, aged 87 years. Few men have passed through life more creditably than Mr. Archibald. He was distinguished for sound judgement and good sense; he seldom said a foolish word or did a foolish action. His religion was not confined to the merit of dealing fairly with men, but he walked with God,, and like old Simeon, was just and devout. For integrity and truth, he stood at the head of his class, and he was ready to engage in every good work. His house was the temple of hospitality. His usefulness was continued until late in life. His last days were soothed by the prayers of kind friends, and with the presence of his Maker. We hope he has joined that great congregation into which all the people of God will in due time be gathered." Sarah, the eldest daughter of Samuel F. and Olivia Archibald, was born October 24th, 1798. She died unmarried in October 1842, aged 44 years. Miller's Book on Colchester
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