Copyright USGenNet Inc., 2019, All Rights Reserved USGenNet Data Repository Please read USGenNet Data Repository Copyright Statement on this page: Transcribed and submitted by Linda Talbott for the USGenNet Data Repository http://www.us-data.org/ ========================================================================= USGenNet Data Repository NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization. Non-commercial organizations desiring to use this material must obtain the consent of the transcriber prior to use. Individuals desiring to use this material in their own research may do so. ========================================================================= Formatted by USGenNet Data Repository Chief Archivist, Linda Talbott All of the above information must remain when copied or downloaded. =========================================================================== Source: Historical Collections Collections and Researches Made By The Michigan Pioneer and Historical Society Vol. XXVII - 1897 Report of the Memorial Committee: St. Clair County - By Helen W. Farrand [p. 193-194] CUMMINGS SANBORN GEEL - CAPT. CUMMINGS S. GEEL died suddenly at his home on the River road at 10:30 o’clock Wednesday night, February 12, 1896. Mr. Geel was apparently in perfect health on Wednesday. In the evening FRED MANUEL called at the house, spending an hour or so. On leaving Mr. GEEL helped him on with his overcoat and bid him good night. At 9:30 Mr. GEEL retired for the night. At 10:30 he got up and immediately fell over dead. It is believed that neuralgia of the heart caused his death. Captain GEEL was born in Port Huron township on December 6, 1836, and always resided there until his farm was taken into the city by annexation. Capt. GEEL began sailing on the schooner T. G. Scott during his boyhood and followed the lakes for 40 years. In 1865 he was captain of the schooner Union and in 1873 went with the Anchor line, remaining seven years. He also superintended the building of the barge Fred McBriar and sailed her for many years. In the death of Capt. GEEL Port Huron loses an excellent citizen. He leaves a wife, two daughters and three sons. ===========================================================================