Archibald McIntyre, born August 23, 1835 in Comrie, Scotland and died October 22, 1899 in Montreal, Canada, was a Canadian carpenter, joiner, cabinetmaker, plasterer and businessman of British origin.
Archibald McIntyre was born on August 23, 1835, in Comrie, Scotland. He emigrated to Canada around 1862, and worked thereafter as a carpenter and joiner. Around 1870, he opened a workshop at the corner of Sainte-Catherine and Drummond streets and advertised himself as a general contractor. He employed dozens of carpenters, joiners, and cabinetmakers. Archibald McIntyre died on October 22, 1899, in Montreal, Canada. His funeral was held on October 24, 1899, at his residence at 132 Mackay Street in Montreal. He was buried in Mount Royal Cemetery.
On June 26, 1877, Archibald McIntyre married Margareth Jones Morice. He had eight children: one son, Archibald Jr., and seven daughters, including Mary Appleyard, Catherine, Ellen, Ethel, and Janet. His wife died on March 12, 1899, in Pasadena, California, at the age of 44.
Below is a non-exhaustive list of known achievements of Archibald McIntyre or his company:
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