ROBERT MCGAVIN (d. 1910)

Robert McGavin who has been seriously ill at his home on the interurban, at
the city limits, was removed to the Holy Family hospital today where he will
receive the best of care. Mr. McGavin has been failing rapidly since the
death of his wife and during the past few weeks his condition has become such
that there is little hope entertained for his recovery.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, February 9, 1910
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Robert McGavin, an old settler of this county, died at Manitowoc Saturday. His
funeral will take place Tuesday afternoon which will be held under the auspices
of Manitowoc I.O.O.F., of which he was a member. Two Rivers Odd Fellows will
also attend the funeral.
The Reporter, Tues., Feb. 15, 1910
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DEATH CLAIMS ROB'T MC GAVIN
Pioneer Who Was One of Best Known in City, Succumbs to Age
Death claimed another of the early pioneers of the city today when Robert McGavin,
after a pilgrimage of eighty-four years, completed his life's journey and passed
to final rest. Mr. McGavin's death occurred at his home on Cleveland Avenue and
was due to a general breaking down due to advanced age. his early death had been
forecast by his condition for several weeks past.
Robert McGavin was one of the best known residents of the city and he was held in
kindly affection by a host of friends. A native of Scotland, Mr. McGavin was born
at Killmarnok on March 24, 1826 and his early life was passed there. In 1852 he
came to Manitowoc County, locating in this city where he engaged as a painter and
followed the trade up to twenty years ago when advancing age led him to retire. Mr.
McGavin was one of the pioneer members of the Odd Fellows Order in the city and
one of the oldest members of the society in the state, having been affiliated with
Chickerming Lodge for forty-eight years. He was active in the work of the lodge in
his earlier days and in later years was a faithful attendant upon all meetings and
retained his interest in the Order to the time of death. The funeral Monday will be
in charge of Chickerming lodge.
Mr. McGavin's wife died three years ago and he never recovered from the shock of her
death, the loss resting heavily upon him. A family of seven children survive, five
daughters and two sons, Mrs. Wm Swain, Washington D.C., Mrs. J. Thomas, Chicago;
Mrs. A. Donaldson and Mrs. Otis Hare, Milwaukee; Mrs. Wm Willott Jr., this city and
William and John McGavin of Chicago. After the death of his wife, Mr. McGavin for a
time visited with his children at Chicago but returned here later and insisted upon
occupying his own home. When he suffered the fatal attack it was the intention to
have him removed to the hospital but physicians advised against the move and he was
tenderly cared there. The funeral will be held from the late home Monday at 2.
Chickerming Lodge will meet Sunday afternoon at Frazier's Hall to arrange for the
service.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Sat., Feb. 12, 1910
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[cause: paralysis]
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BURIED TODAY
The funeral of Robert McGavin was held this afternoon under the auspices of the
Odd Fellow Lodge, interment being at Evergreen cemetery.
Manitowoc Daily Tribune, February 15, 1910 P. 2
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*Note: I believe the following is Robert's brother:
Dr. John D. McGavin of Paris died recently aged 72. The doctor was an older brother of
Robt. McGavin of this city and was celebrated as a physician. He had a very large practice
and that among the wealthiest people of that city of fashion. He was reputed to be very
wealthy and died a bachelor. Mr. Vilas while a resident of Paris kew (sic) the doctor quite
well and says his services were sought by those who were noblemen in the days of the empire.
Manitowoc Pilot, May 18, 1893 P. 4neral of Robert McGavin was held this a