Biography
MACMILLAN, ANGUS D.. merchant; b. 18 February 1839 in Wood Islands, son of Duncan MacMillan and Mary Shaw; m. 8 March 1871 Clara S. Janes-Cornish, and they had three children, Clara S. (died in infancy), Charlotte F., and Emma J.; Presbyterian; d. 1 January 1884. MacMillan, a Liberal, was elected to the House of Assembly in 1882 for 4th Queens. He died while in office. MacMillan's ancestors emigrated to PEI from Colonsay, Scotland. MacMillan was born in Wood Islands, and was educated at the local school. He resided in Wood Islands until his death on 1 January 1884. Clara MacMillan was born in Labrador in1852 and died 25 February 1883. MacMillan and his family lived in the house of John Cornish of Wood Islands, who was Clara MacMillan's adoptive father.
References
CPG 1883; Elections PEI; Islander 23 June 1871; PARO: MNI-Census 1881; Wood Islands Presbyterian Cemetery Records.