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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 Signal Hill: British troops defeat the French. |
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 • American Revolution: The Articles of Confederation are submitted to the states for ratification. |
1783
Age: 21y
| 1783 • Grants of land in Canada to American loyalists are announced. |
1790
Age: 28y
| 1790 • The Convention of Reichenbach is signed between Prussia and Austria. |
1791
Age: 29y
occupationTown clerk for the southern middle district. 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1791 • The Brandenburg Gate in Berlin is finished. |
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 • The Banque de France is founded. |
1803
Sep 21
Age: 41y
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birth of childChristine Annabella McDonald Acadie, New Brunswick, Canada ⇓ 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1803 • Aargau becomes a Swiss canton. |
1813
Age: 51y
occupationHe was Overseer of the Poor, Assessor, and Commissioner of Roads until 1825. 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1813 • War of 1812: Three weeks of British raids on Fort Schlosser, Black Rock and Plattsburgh, New York begin. |
1817
Age: 55y
occupationTrustee of schools until 1825. 1 Source ⇓ |
| 1817 • March 21 - The flag of the Pernambucan Revolt is publicly blessed by the dean of Recife cathedral, Brazil.[http://www.crwflags.com/fotw/flags/br-pe.html Pernambucan Revolution, 1817], From crwflags.com. Retrieved June 30, 2006. |
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 • Greek independence: General Theodoros Kolokotronis is sentenced to death for treason for resisting the rule of Otto of Greece (he is released next year). |