Lieutenant-Colonel John Macdonell (Aberchalder)
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Born in Scotland, Macdonell came to New York in 1773. Commissioned ensign in the Royal Highland Emigrants (84th Regiment) in June 1775 and later transferred to Butler's Rangers, Macdonell served with distinction until 1784 when he settled with his clansmen in Charlottenburg Township. He represented Glengarry in the Legislative Assembly (1792-1800) and was chosen first speaker (1792-96). Macdonell served as Lieutenant of Glengarry (1793-1808), commander of the 2nd Battalion Royal Canadian Volunteers (1796-1802), and paymaster of the 10th Royal Veteran Battalion from 1807 until his death.
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The United Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry
The Township of South Glengarry
On the corner of Road 2 and Stonehouse Point Road
just east of Glen Walter across the road from street number 18527
N 45 02.379 W 74 37.166
Recorded June 2009. Check current access before visiting.
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