23 Jul 1900 John Gillis
Sudden Death – John Gillis, Hugh’s son, Cape George, dropped dead at that place on Monday, while engaged in hauling in his mackerel nets. There were two boys with him in the boat at the time. Deceased, who suffered from asthma, had complained of the heat, and while hauling in a net, suddenly loosened his hold and fell backward, expiring immediately. Coroner Dr. McKinnon held an inquest resulting in a verdict of death from heart failure. He was about 55 years of age, and leaves a family of two sons, one of whom is out West, and three daughters. His wife died some years ago.