 Alexander (Alex) (1880–1965) & Sarah (1890–1974) McDowell, who arrived in 1914, raised their 15 children in the homestead southwest of the west switch (Mile 108.9).The couple retired to Prince George in 1957.Daughter Violet married Arnold John Brandner (1908–68) (Melvin's brother) , but the couple remained only a few years at Aleza Lake.