St. Williams, Ont. March 6.
-- D. A. McCall, one of the best known and most highly respected men in the county of Norfolk, died at his residence, St. Williams, on Monday, February 27, in his 62nd year, after a short illness.
The deceased was a son of the late Major Daniel McCall, and was born in the township of Charlotteville in the year
1831.
At the early age of 13 he began life as clerk in a general store in Vittoria, and in 1853, he opened up business in the same line for himself in he village of St. Williams, afterwards embarking extensively and successfully in the lumber trade, and at the time of his death was an active member of the firm of McCall & Mason lumber dealers and
manufacturers.
For about 16 years he was a member of the township Council, holding the office of reeve or deputy for the greater part of that time, and at one time warden of the
county.
He was noted in life for his spirit of enterprise, his business ability and for his modest and unassuming
demeanor. His friendly advice was ofter sought by those in trouble, and by his wise counsel he frequently assisted in the harmonious settlement of disputes arising between
neighbors.
Another prominent feature in his life was his unswerving loyalty to British institutions and to the Conversative party, of which he was always an active and energetic member, being recognized as a man of influence in his party by Sir John A. Macdonald, from whom he received a private letter, in the late chieftain's handwriting, in 1879, regarding the selection of a candidate for the Legislative
Assembly.
His death is a distinct loss to the Conservative party in this section, as well as to the general
community. His wife and family, consisting of three sons and three daughters, all grown up, survive him, and deeply mourn the loss of a kind husband and
father.
