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In a land where wood was readily available, he constructed his house of stone - a material and style with which he felt more comfortable. MacDonald could relate to the traditional Scottish design - the type of house unattainable to the majority in the land of his birth, but could be had in New Brunswick for the labour.
1762
| 1762 • Battle of Freiberg: Prince Henry of Prussia, Frederick's brother, defeats the Austrian army of Marshal Serbelloni. |
1777
Age: 15y
militaryAt roughly fifteen or sixteen, he enrolled in the 76th Regiment of the Foot in the Revolutionary War. The regiment was organized by lord Macdonald of Sleat, and known as MacDonald's Highlanders. The regiment saw service in various sections of the colonies, and it is reasonable to assume that MacDonald was present with Lord Cornwallis at his surrender of Yorktown. He was disbanded as a private at twenty one years, on Nov 1 1783. 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1777 • The 2nd edition of Encyclopædia Britannica is published. |
1783
Age: 21y
| 1783 • American Revolutionary War: The Kingdom of Great Britain acknowledges the independence of the United States of America. At this time the Spanish government does not grant diplomatic recognition. |
1790
Age: 28y
| 1790 • Compromise of 1790: Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and Alexander Hamilton come to an agreement: Madison agrees to not be "strenuous" in opposition for the assumption of state debts by the federal government; Hamilton agrees to support the capital site being above the Potomac. |
1791
Age: 29y
occupationTown clerk for the southern middle district. 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1791 • The United States opens diplomatic relations with Portugal. |
1800
Age: 38y
occupationWas Commissioner and Surveyor of Roads for the Bay du Vin district until 1813. In this position he was given the task of laying out and constructing roads. 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1800 • World population approaches the 1 billion milestone which it will attain in 1802. The population distribution by region: |
1803
Sep 21
Age: 41y
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birth of childChristine Annabella McDonald Acadie, New Brunswick, Canada ⇓ 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1803 • Battle of Assaye (India): British-led troops defeat Maratha forces. |
1813
Age: 51y
occupationHe was Overseer of the Poor, Assessor, and Commissioner of Roads until 1825. 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1813 • November 5 – Persia and Russia sign the Treaty of Gulistan of 1813 at the end of the Russo-Persian War by which Persia (Iran) loses all its territories to the north of Aras River to the Russians. |
1817
Age: 55y
occupationTrustee of schools until 1825. 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1817 • U.S. Congress passes law to split the Mississippi Territory, after Mississippi drafts a constitution, creating the Alabama Territory effective in August. |
1834
Dec 11
Age: 73y
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deathNew Brunswick, Canada ⇓ At Bartibog, on Thursday, the 11th instant, after a short but severe illness, lieutenant Colonel Alexander McDonald, in the 72nd year of his age. Mr. McDonald was a native of Argylshire (Scotland), and came to Miramichi in the year 1784. He was universally respected while living, and his memory will be long cherished by his numerous family and friends. - Obituary 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1834 • Andrew Jackson is censured by the Congress of the United States (expunged in 1837). |