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Donald Maclean, 5th of Torloisk

d. 1748

Scottish Laird

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About Donald Maclean, 5th of Torloisk

Donald Maclean, 5th Laird of Torloisk was the 5th Laird of Torloisk.

Biography He was a son of John of Tarbert. John of Tarbert was the third son of Hector Maclean, 2nd Laird of Torloisk.

Donald was noted for the urbanity of his manners and the kindness of his disposition. At the Battle of Sheriffmuir, he was Major of the regiment of Sir John Maclean, 4th Baronet, and was commended for his prudent and gallant conduct on that occasion. Hector Maclean, 6th Laird of Torloisk studied law in Edinburgh, Lachlan Maclean of Torloisk, General Allan Maclean of Torloisk, Archibald Maclean of Laggan, Mary, Anna, Alicia, Christiana, Betty, and Elizabeth. Allan, the third son, became a general; Archibald resided at Laggan and never married. Mary and Betty died unmarried; Anna married Donald MacLean, a cadet of the house of Torloisk. Alicia married Lachlan MacQuarrie of Ulva; Christiana married Rev. Alexander Maclean, minister of Kilninan, Mull; Elizabeth first married Lachlan Maclean of Garmony, of the family of Lochbuie, and secondly, to James Park of Jamaica.

Donald died August 20, 1748, and was succeeded by his eldest son, Hector Maclean, 6th Laird of Torloisk.

Ancestors + Donald Maclean, 5th Laird of Torloisk's ancestors in three generations Donald Maclean, 5th Laird of Torloisk Father:John of Tarbert Paternal Grandfather:Hector Maclean, 2nd Laird of Torloisk Paternal Great-Grandfather:Lachlan Og MacLean, 1st Laird of Torloisk Paternal Great-grandmother:Marian, daughter of Sir Duncan Campbell of Achnabreck Paternal Grandmother:Catherine Campbell of Lochnell Paternal Great-Grandfather:John Campbell of Lochnell Paternal Great-Grandmother: Mother: Maternal Grandfather: Maternal Great-Grandfather: Maternal Great-Grandmother: Maternal Grandmother: Maternal Great-grandfather: Maternal Great-Grandmother:

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Laird of Torloisk
Also known as
Donald Maclean, 5th Laird of Torloisk

Frequently asked questions

Who was Donald Maclean, 5th of Torloisk?

Scottish Laird

When did Donald Maclean, 5th of Torloisk die?

Donald Maclean, 5th of Torloisk died on 20 August 1748.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Donald Maclean, 5th of Torloisk

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