Hi,
I'm trying to trace the ancestry of (Angus) John MacDonald HEICS (b 1757- d 1830).
He was married to Margaret Stewart/Stuart, who I believe was the daughter of Alexander Stuart, Tacksman of Inverlael.
According to family records, John was born in Lochbroom; joined the army when he was 17; then spent 17 years abroad before returning to Ullapool, having being appointed Controller of Customs in recognition of his distinguished valour against Hyde Ali and Tippo Sahib in India.
His children were:
Thomas MacDonald b. 1791/6 Lochbroom md. 11 Jun 1825 Forres Moray d. 8 Oct 1873 Greenock, Renfrew
+ Jessie Raff b. 1800 (dghtr of Alexander Raff/Ralph & Catherine Eddie md. 3 Apr 1790) d. 17 Nov 1868
Angus MacDonald b. 1799 d. 1825 Boating Accident
Duncan Stuart MacDonald b.c. 1803/11 0 Nov 1885
+ Margaret MacGregor b. 1837 Barvas, Isle of Lewis. (dghtr of William MacGregor & Helen Gillanders)
Ann Macdonald b.c. 1807
+ Murdo Mckenzie md. 17 Mar 1825 Ullapool, Lochbroom (Living St. Vincent at time of marriage)
Jessie/Janet MacDonald b. 1815 d. 1908
+ Robert Cameron 6th of Camuserracht b. 1809 d. 1895 School Master
Family records suggest that he was the son of Angus John MacDonald, Tacksman of Scoraig. Unfortunately, although there was a John MacDonald, Tacksman of Scoraig (b 1766/76 d 1866), the dates don't fit. This John MacDonald was the son of Murdo MacDonald.
(Angus) John MacDonald was buried in the churchyard at Clachan.
I should be grateful for any information.
Mike