Batavia, Genesee County, NY Batavia paper - probably the Daily March 17, 1897 John McINTOSH of Riga John McINTOSH, for many years a prominent resident of Riga, died suddenly from catarrhal bronchitis on Monday night. He was born in Blairgowrie, Scotland, on November 12, 1831. When a young man he was employed for several years by Peter MacLAREN, uncle of the famous author, the Rev. John WATSON (Ian MacLAREN). When Dr. WATSON was in Rochester not long ago Mr. McINTOSH visited him there by appointment. Mr. McINTOSH came to this country about forty years ago. For a number of years he was janitor at Ingham University in Le Roy. He is survived by his widow and one son, Walter McINTOSH. *************************** Submitted by Joan Falcone Arnold - Jma8763@aol.com Copied from Obit books at Genesee County History Department