McIntosh, John

JOHN McINTOSH (deceased), late hotel-keeper, Corry, was born near Edinburgh, Scotland, October 20, 1813. When ten years old, he, with his mother, emigrated to this country, his father having preceded them by about four months. He was the youngest in a family of seven, and was partly educated in his native land. After coming to America, he spent a few years in Catskill, and for sixteen summers was engaged in lumbering in the South. He also farmed for twelve or fourteen years. In 1835, Mr. McIntosh located in Sugar Grove, Warren County. remaining there until 1856, when he moved to Concord Township. In 1862, he built the McIntosh House in Corry which he ran until his decease. He was familiarly known as "Uncle John." Our subject married, April 15, 1846, Emeline Freleigh, born May 31, 1828, in Ulster County, N.Y. Three children were born to this union— George D., Alice S. and Yena. Mr. McIntosh was also engaged extensively in auctioneering, attending nearly all the sales. He was a popular hotel-keeper, a kind husband and father, and a useful citizen. He departed this life May 5, 1879, mourned by all. The funeral services were conducted by Revs. B. M. Keer and Crane. His remains were interred in the Sugar Creek Cemetery.