John Maclean
Wesleyan pastor among the Indians of the Canadian Northwest
About John Maclean
Lived 1851 – 1928 (aged 76–77). John Maclean was an anthropologist, linguist, missionary, writer, newspaper editor and archivist.
John Maclean (1851–1928), born John McLean, was a Wesleyan Methodist pastor amongst the Indians of the Canadian Northwest, holding pastorates in various towns of western Canada, including Port Arthur, Ontario July 1892-June 1896. He was born 30 October 1851 in Kilmarnock, Scotland, then moved to Canada. He died 7 March 1928 at Winnipeg, Manitoba.
He learned the languages and customs of the Indians. He published: Lone Land lights, (1890); James Evans, Inventor of the Syllabic System of the Cree Language, (1890); The Indians of Canada, (1892); Canadian Savage Folk, (1896); Language and Religion, (1899); Life among the Ojibwa and Cree Indians, (1903); Life of William Black, (1907); Winning the Front Place, (1908).
He edited the Wesleyan (1902–06) and attained several important offices in his denomination.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in John Maclean's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped John Maclean's
Frequently asked questions
Who was John Maclean?
Wesleyan pastor among the Indians of the Canadian Northwest
When was John Maclean born?
John Maclean was born in 1851 in Kilmarnock.
When did John Maclean die?
John Maclean died in 1928 in Winnipeg.
What was John Maclean's occupation?
John Maclean was an anthropologist, linguist, missionary, writer, newspaper editor and archivist.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Maclean (pastor)
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Maclean. https://biography.guide/john-maclean-anthropologist/
MLA: "John Maclean." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-maclean-anthropologist/.
Chicago: "John Maclean." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-maclean-anthropologist/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:18 UTC