John MacDonald of Glenaladale
John MacDonald of Glenaladale (September 29, 1742 – December 28, 1810) was a Scottish-born soldier, land owner and colonizer. He played an important role in bringing Scottish settlers to Prince Edward Island, Canada.[1]
The son of Alexander M’Donald of Glenaladale (often spelt Glenalladale), the head of the Glenaladale branch of the
MacDonald came to the settlement himself the following year by way of
He was married twice: first to Isabella Gordon of Wardhouse and then, in 1792, to Margaret MacDonald of Ghernish.[1] His son Donald later served in the Legislative Council of Prince Edward Island.[2]
MacDonald died on his estate at Tracadie in 1810.[1]
In 2012, MacDonald was named a Person of National Historic Significance by the Canadian government.[3]
References
- ^ a b c d e Pigot, F L (1983). "John MacDonald of Glenaladale". In Halpenny, Francess G (ed.). Dictionary of Canadian Biography. Vol. V (1801–1820) (online ed.). University of Toronto Press.
- ^ ISBN 1896182712.
- ^ "Harper Government Designates Captain John MacDonald of Glenaladale as National Historic Person". Government of Canada. 26 November 2012.
Further reading
Prince Edward Island Scottish Settlers Historical Society Inc., Glenalladale Settlers 1772: Scotland to St John's Island (PEI), 2016 Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island,