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Re: Ferdinand Donald MacDonell

5genwat — 2012-03-07 20:12:55Z

PS...Thaddeus died in Jacksonville, FL and is buried there in Evergreen Cemetery.

Re: Ferdinand Donald MacDonell

5genwat — 2012-03-07 20:08:31Z

Hi Michael!
Thaddeus was my gg-grandfather with his first wife Susan Jane Vaughan. I have alot of information on this family, like Thaddeus being the 14th of 14 children. Ella's mother was Susan Marion Pelot. She was born 27 Dec 1833 in GA and died 30 May 1908 in Jacksonville, FL. She married Thaddeus, as his second wife, and her 3rd marriage. She was married 1st to Charles Clifford Stewart on 12 Dec 1852 and 2nd to Thaddeus' brother, Donald Roderick on 23 Nov 1861. Charles died 23 May 1857 and Donald died 12 Oct 1863. She married Thaddeus 26 Apr 1872 in Gainesville, Alachua, Florida - by W J McCormick. Susan's parents were John Cooper Pelot and Sarah Ann Crews. She had two children with each of her three husbands.

Thaddeus' (and Donald Roderick's) parents were Ferdinand Donald MacDonell and Sarah Bulia Pelot. Susan Marion Pelot's father, John Cooper Pelot was the nephew of Sarah Bulia (Pelot) MacDonell. The Pelot's and MacDonell's will make your head swim!

If you would like any more information on this side of the family, you can contact me through my profile page.

Happy Hunting!
Mary

Re: Ferdinand Donald MacDonell

mike790_1 — 2012-03-07 19:07:22Z

Hello,
Thaddeus Alfred MacDonell is my great grandfather, by way of my paternal grandmother Ella Belle MacDonell (Adams). I grew up in Jacksonville, FL, and now live in Davis CA. I have been active in Ancestry.com for about the last 4 or 5 months. I don't have much original information about that side of my family, but continue to look.

Cheers,
Michael MacDonell Adams

Re: More MacDonell Information from OTTAWwA

ktayca1 — 2011-10-18 16:00:09Z

Hi Janice
info tidbit for you..
Ann Eliza's maiden name IS Annable. She's probably the daughter of Srgt. John Annable of the RRNY.

The marriage record of Duncan King McDonnell to Agnes Emma Duncan lists both their fathers: Alexander McDonnell and Thomas Dunne.

Alexander McDonnell is the son of Alexander King McDonnell and the father of John King McDonell and was deceased before 1890.

There seems to be a pattern of Duncan King McDonnell's family being protestant and John King McDonell's family being catholic.

and of course, McDonnell=MacDonnell=McDonald=MacDonald

Kim

Re: Ferdinand Donald MacDonell

5genwat — 2011-10-11 15:19:30Z

T A McDonell was my gg-grandfather and S A McDonell was his 2nd wife. I have a copy of their marriage certificate. Thank you for your posting RhondaRay68.
Mary

Re: Ferdinand Donald MacDonell

RhondaRay68 — 2011-10-08 08:42:28Z

Florida Marriages, 1837-1974
Groom's Name: T.A. Mcdonell
Groom's Birth Date:
Groom's Birthplace:
Groom's Age:
Bride's Name: S.A. Mcdonell
Bride's Birth Date:
Bride's Birthplace:
Bride's Age:
Marriage Date: 26 Apr 1872
Marriage Place: Alachua Co., Florida
Groom's Father's Name:
Groom's Mother's Name:
Bride's Father's Name:
Bride's Mother's Name:
Groom's Race:
Groom's Marital Status:
Groom's Previous Wife's Name:
Bride's Race:
Bride's Marital Status:
Bride's Previous Husband's Name:
Indexing Project (Batch) Number: M73562-1
System Origin: Florida-EASy
Source Film Number: 969437
Reference Number: 358

Re: More MacDonell Information from OTTAWwA

JMacDonell62 — 2011-04-24 19:09:08Z

Finally found an old posting of mine under old username ;)
Hello Kinfolk! Was doing a search at the library and came across a marriage certificate for my GGPs, Duncan & Agnes thru Ancestry.com

(GGGF) Alex MACDONELL
(GGGM) Anne E. Annabelle (maiden name unknown)

(GGF) Duncan Angus MACDONELL
(GGM) Agnes Emma DUNN (Parents: Thomas DUNN & Sarah (BURKE)

(GF) James Lyman (b: April 1906, d: 1980ish Toronto)
(GM) Louise LANDRY
(F) Allan Anthony MACDONELL (M) Gwendolyn Allicock
(A) Patricia Elizabeth MACDONELL (b. April 11, 1940ish - )

Great Uncles (GU) brothers of James Lyman I know of:

Thomas Leonard MACDONELL(b: Nov 26,1901, bap:Dec 30 1901 d:) Mary (Lulu) STEVENS (b: Jun 15,1896, d: Aug 11, 1972 a:76)

John Allan MACDONELL (d: June 23,1965 a:65)

Angus MACDONELL (moved out west, no info)

IF anyone has seen these names in their family trees, I would love! love! to hear from you!!

Happy Easter, Peace, Janice

Re: Macdonell's of Glengarry

JMacDonell62 — 2011-02-20 03:44:38Z

Wow.. it's been forever since I last posted on here (2000). I have since learned my great-grandparents, Duncan King MacDONELL & Agnes Emma DUNN = Daughter of Thomas DUNN and Sarah BURKE, in the 1881 consensus).

If anyone heard of any familiarities of the above, please let me know, thanks so much.

Peace

Re: Jane Macdonell b 1841

talmacdonald143 — 2010-12-17 20:52:02Z

Rob,

In the 1852 Census for Lancaster, Glengarry there is the following family:

9 McDonell, Angus Farmer G. C.W. Roman Catholic 46 M
10 McDonell, Mary G. C.W. Roman Catholic 33 F
11 McDonell, Angus Labourer G. C.W. Roman Catholic 14 M
12 McDonell, Archibald Labourer G. C.W. Roman Catholic 5 M
13 McDonell, John Labourer G. C.W. Roman Catholic 2 M
14 McDonell, Jane Labourer G. C.W. Roman Catholic 12 F
15 McDonell, Christy Labourer G. C.W. Roman Catholic 9 F

Jane would have been about this age in 1852 and her father is Angus. This may not be yours as I found the marriage of Antoine and Jane as follows:

They were married at Nativity B.V.M in Williamstown 04 Feb 1868 and Jane's parents were Angus and Isabella MacDonald (Not spelled MacDonell)

Col Angus MacDonell was born 1791 and died 01 June 1842.

The parent of Angus were Allan Ban and Henrietta MacDonell.

Angus was first married to a Mary Watson and on 21 Aug 1831 in Alexandria they had a daughter Henrietta Ann.

Angus and Isabella had a daughter Mary Sarah 16 Jan 1831 in Alexandria.

Allan Ban and Henrietta had a daughter Janet born 1776 and died 29 June 1849 at 73 years at Lanc 6 Lot 30. She was married to Alexander MacDonell and also to Alexander MacDonald son of Angus son of Alexander.

There is an Allan MacDonell Esquire died 13 Dec 1826 St. Raphael's born Nislagan, Scotland 1748. Present Lieutenant Angus MacDonell, Donald MacDonell, Esquire and Doctor Dunlop and a great many attendants. This "may" be your Allan Ban.

21 July 1842 - 2/6 paid for a Mass requested by Janet MacDonell from Kingston nian Allain bhain (dau of Fair Allan) for her 2 sisters Bell and Magdelain, 1 brother Col. Angus and for her father and mother Allan Ban and Henriette MacDonell, nian fir a chdara, and for her daughter Flory MacDonell, the wife of Duncan MacDonell.

Col Angus MacDonald 23 July 1840 gave to the church 3 wheat, 3-3/4 peas, 4-3/4 oats and 1/4 barely.

Allan MacDonell died 04 Sept 1868 Alexandria son of Col. Angus MacDonell at ? age years.

If you search the Morman site there you will find the Col. and Isabella and a list of seven children. There is other information there but some of it does not agree with some of the above so check it out before using it.

Tal

Re: Jane Macdonell b 1841

vedderrd — 2010-12-16 22:51:40Z

Hi, thks for your reply. Jane was my great grandmother. I am able to find much on Antoine Marc de Bellefeuille, however very little on Jane MacDonell,ie Parents, death etc. Thks for your info....Rob

Re: Jane Macdonell b 1841

talmacdonald143 — 2010-12-16 21:50:18Z

There is just one item in The Genealogy of Clan Donald as follows:

Jane MacDonell UEL was born 06 July 1841. She married Antoine Eust. DeBellefeuille in Feb 1868. Antoine was the son of Antoine DeBellefeuille and Margaret MacGillis. From the Cornwall Freeholder; Miss Jane MacDonell, daughter of Colonel Angus MacDonell of Brockville married at Williamstown, St. Mary's by Rev. McCarthy pp to E.A DeBellefeuille, Esquire of St. Eustache.

Tal

Re: MacDonell from East Ontario

ralenover — 2010-12-12 22:42:36Z

Oh my gosh, you took this line back to the 1700's! I am so grateful to you. Thank you, thank you. Ruth

Re: MacDonell from East Ontario

talmacdonald143 — 2010-12-12 13:43:14Z

Other information that I noticed you may want.

Alexander was the son of Alexander of Alexander of Angus Ban, of Duncan and of Hugh.

John MacRae was the son of Jen (John) married to Catherine who was the son of Alister (Alexander).

Flora was born 1786 and died 09 Jan 1861

Alexander was born 1770 and died 13 Jan 1856 at 86 years.

Re: MacDonell from East Ontario

ralenover — 2010-12-12 01:58:10Z

Thanks for the update. I did get the wedding of John and Flora. I am so grateful for all the info on John MacDonell after so many years of knowing almost nothing about Uncle Mac. I am so happy to finally know something about him and his family. Thanks again.

Re: MacDonell from East Ontario

talmacdonald143 — 2010-12-11 00:16:29Z

Ruth,

I forgot to mention that this census was of the Township of Lancaster in Glengarry County. I found a marriage of a William MacDonald son of Alexander MacDonald and Anne MacDonald from Lot-11, 8th Lancaster of St. Raphael's Parish to a Catherine MacRae daughter of John MacRae and Flora MacDonald from Lot -12, 9th Lancaster at St. Finnan's Church in Alexandria 24th November 1874. Present were William Bathurst and Margaret MacRae. John S. O'Connor p.p.

There is also the wedding of John MacRae and Flora MacDonald in 1838 if you want this.

Tal

Re: MacDonell from East Ontario

ralenover — 2010-12-10 22:19:47Z

You know, I should have been smarter and realized that they could have spelled it wrong, they sound so much alike. I am so thrilled to have this information. I have searched for John, or Uncle Mac as I knew him for years. This is wonderful, thanks for the census. Ruth

Re: MacDonell from East Ontario

talmacdonald143 — 2010-12-10 21:55:02Z

Ruth,

Yes, John's father was William. See following 1901 Census for Glengarry Ontario. They spelled his name as McDonald rather than MacDonell as it should have been.

4 123 McDonald William M Head M Dec 12 1849 51
Links
5 123 McDonald Catherine F Wife M Apr 1845 55
Links
6 123 McDonald John A M Son S Oct 6 1875 25

7 123 McDonald Flora A F Daughter S Sep 9 1877 23
Links
8 123 McDonald Mary F Daughter S Jun 26 1881 19

9 123 McDonald John D M Son S Mar 2 1884 17
Links
10 123 McDonald William M Son S Dec 15 1885 15
Links

Tal

MacDonell from East Ontario

ralenover — 2010-11-27 15:38:48Z

I am looking for the parents/family of John Duncan MacDonell born 2 March 1884 in East Ontario. He immigrated to the US in 1905 and married Susan Louise McWilliams and settled in Chicago, IL. It is possible that he father's name was William but I have no actual data to prove that. I do know that John Duncan MacDonell came from a Catholic family. Any help would be deeply appreciated. Ruth in FL

Jane Macdonell b 1841

vedderrd — 2010-10-15 01:56:27Z

looking for info on Jane Macdonell b 1841 married Antoine Marc Levebvre de Bellefeuille 1868 in Williamstown Ont. Lived in St Eustache Quebec. Her parents were Angus and Isabella Macdonell.

Re: History of the MacDonells

nydegger88 — 2010-09-30 04:20:41Z

Some of us are merely researching our ancestors without any previous experience or knowledge and have no idea what history or culture they were apart of until we know who they are. Which happens to be their names and dates. If that is so bizarre, we apologize. And if you are still alarmed, I suggest that you post a little of this insight you aparently have on the Glengarry people's history.

Afterall, names and dates are the starting point and their story is what makes researching worthwhile.

Re: Ferdinand Donald MacDonell

5genwat — 2010-02-20 15:18:10Z

Hello
I don't have anyone by that name in my tree, but that doesn't mean they don't belong. Can you give me a little more info to work with besides names? Like, birthdate, birth place, etc. And, why you think that Donald John would be related to Ferdinand? I'll be glad to help you if I can...even if it's another Mc/MacDonell family.
Mary

Re: Ferdinand Donald MacDonell

McDonell_LindaLou — 2010-02-20 05:31:37Z

Hi my g grandfather was Donald John Mcdonell,my father was Matthew Edward Mcdonell,other than my own two sons I do not know of any history of my McDonell Heritage Please any assistance would be Greatly appreciated.
lindagorgerat@hotmail.com

Re: William MACDONELL

McDonell_LindaLou — 2010-02-20 05:03:06Z

My Grandfather was Donald John McDonell
If that's the same;
He married Ada
their children were Duncan Hugh,Matthew Edward,Bobby,
patsy,Peggy and Ethel.
My father was Matthew Edward, and my first Son is Matthew Edward.Hope this helps.

Re: M(a)cDonell/M(a)cDonald & M(a)cMillan

McDonell_LindaLou — 2010-02-20 04:56:11Z

Couldn't agree more!

Lewis McDonald Westchester NY Inverness Strathspey 1709-77

TropiConsul — 2010-02-15 17:53:25Z

I am looking for the ancestors of Lewis McDonald born 1709 in Inverness-shire. He emigrated to New York and became a wealthy farmer in Bedford township, Westchester county. His grave marker is inscribed: "Sacred to the memory of COL LEWIS MCDONALD ESQ and Sarah [Rumsey] his wife being a native of North Britain borne at Strathspey 1709 and departed this life 24 July 1777. He was a fervent Anglican. Throughout the first half of the eighteenth century, the Church struggled along with support of an English institution called the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel in Foreign Parts. In 1744 Lewis McDonald petitioned the Society for assistance in building a church and obtaining a minister.
His name may have been spelled MacDonald, MacDonell, or MacDonnell elsewhere.

Re: Macdonell's of Glengarry

nydegger88 — 2010-01-12 20:57:13Z

I was happy to see your post. I am trying to connect the dots of who's who in my family tree based on a will I have that names my great grandmother as his great grand niece.

The will is that of John Alexander Macdonell of the town of alexandria in the county of glengarry, Esquiure, Barrister-at-law.

I saw Miles Macdonell, Lord Selkirks Governor of Assiniboia and his father "spanish John" named in the will too.

My great grandmother was Mary Mcphee and her mother was Mary Catherine Mcdonald, daughter of Duncan Alex Macdonald and Georgina Henriette MacDonell. Thanks!!

John MacDonell m Mary McDonald early 1800s

AlaskaMacGirl — 2009-09-27 16:49:41Z

Seeking information on the ancestors of the John MacDonell and wife Mary McDonald, both were possibly born c1780s Inverness-Shire Scotland. Daughter Catherine MacDonell prob b 1815-1820 Inverness-Shire, Scotland, m. Kenneth R. MacDonald early 1840s Scotland, and they migrated to Canada mid to late 1840s. Children born in this marriage: Isabel b. 1847 Scotland, d. Jun 1856, Glengarry Co. Ont. Canada; John Kenneth b. between 1840 and 1847 Scotland, d. Brantford, Brant Co. Ont, Canada; Nancy b. 1849 Scotland or Canada d. bef. 1851 probably Lancaster, Glengarry Co., Ont., Canada; Nancy b. 1851 prob. Lancaster, Glengarry Co., Ont., Canada; Angus b. 1851 d. Ont. Canada; Donald b. c1856 prob Lancaster, Glengarry Co., Ont., Canada; d1865 age 9 yrs., Lancaster, Glengarry Co. Canada; Alexander b. 1852 Lancaster, Glengarry Co. Canada. Youngest four [4] children were baptized at St. Raphaels RC, Lancaster, Glengarry, Ont. Canada. Any information or research suggestions for both John MacDonell and his wife Mary McDonald, and their children, will be appreciated. Thank you.

Re: mcdonell!s in sc. ga.

cmcdonell192 — 2009-06-27 04:00:30Z

Sorry to have been absent for several years, but am back. Hope you get this. It could well be that your Roderick is bro. of Alexander, Peter, and Donald (Fernando). Reason: Alexander had a son named Daniel and daughter named Catherine (I think - doing this off the top of my head), both of whom moved west, eventually landing in Alabama. Daniel could have been living in Talbott Co. then, perhaps; or maybe Daniel was a family name, and Roderick had a son named Daniel, also. At least Daniel isn't as common a MacDonell name as Donald or Alexander! In fact, that's the only Daniel I know of in that time frame.
Again, I hope you get this; I'd like to discuss w/you. My email: cmcdonell@tampabay.rr.com
Durward McDonell

Re: Ferdinand Donald MacDonell

cmcdonell192 — 2009-06-27 03:06:15Z

Hey there! I started this thread back in the last century, then life handed me other things to deal with. But I'm back, and very interested in your old handwritten family tree, esp. if it shows anything before William and Margery MacDonell - that's been the brick wall forever. I also have family tree info for my line of Florida MacDonell/McDonells. Love to hear from you!
Durward McDonell
Tampa

Re: Ferdinand Donald MacDonell

DOLLYD11 — 2009-03-22 16:31:20Z

re your post... My dad had a cousin from Alexander Harrison McDonell line and I do have old family tree from 40s of 50 with that line up to that point I also was a McDonell
Check Nassau County 1830 Cencus and you will note Ferdinand Donald McDonell (note signature Mc not Mac) was census taker .
His son John Francis McDonell born 1821 was my ggrandfather. I will try to locate the old family tree and try to copy it ... it was reverse copy with black with white print.. Hand written. If you send E Mail to DollyD1@aol.com will make copy and send to any interested.
Alexander Harrison McDonell was brother to my G Grandfather
yes only one great ... Joseph Sealy McDonell was my Grandfather and Davis Jackson McDonell born 1896 was my father.

Parentage translation

MadelynBell — 2007-10-06 14:59:07Z

Please help - from -
The First 50 Years at St. Raphael's 1804-1854, by Duncan MacDonald lists the marriage as follows:
MacDonell, Angus MacDonell, MacDonh, MacDonig of Indian lands married on 1 Sept 1832 MacDonell, Janet MacDonell, Dhomb, MacAlsadair, MacGheleasp of the 9th conc

What does this mean?

Thank you
Madelyn Bell

Re: Ferdinand Donald MacDonell

5genwat — 2007-01-11 23:00:45Z

Hello All MacDonell's
I'm very interested in all information for Ferdinand Donald MacDonell and Alexander Harrison MacDonell. I believe that I'm related to these people through my gg-grandfather, Thaddeus Alfred MacDonell (b. 07 Feb 1831, Amelia Island, FL and d. 05 Mar 1901, Jacksonville, FL). He would've been Alexander's brother and Ferdinand's son. He married twice, Janie Vaughn abt 1860 and Susan Marion Pelot abt 1870. Susan was also married to Thaddeus' brother, Donald Roderick MacDonell (b. 13 Mar 1823, Amelia Island and d. ?, possibly Alachua Co., Gainesville, FL).
Thanks for all.
Mary

John MacDonell ~ Banished to America in 1652

BasketLady420 — 2005-11-25 08:32:38Z

MacDonell, John
Royalist soldier captured at Worcester. Transported on the "John and Sarah" master John Greene, from Gravesend to Boston, 13 May 1652.
(NER)

I am not related to this family, I am just passing on this information, which comes from a book titled " Scots Banished to the American Plantations" 1650-1775 by David Dobson. Genealogical Publishing Co., Inc. 1983. pg. 110.
Joyce

Re: Rod MacDonell 1773

ClannDhomhnuill — 2005-11-22 20:53:28Z

Uilleam,

Lisa's inquries were regarding the McConnell family in Pennsylvania of the 1790s, who were Anglo-Saxon Protestants, probably of Galloway or Isle of Mann paternal ancestry.

They had no connection to Catholic ethnic Gaels like the MacDonells of the Pearl in 1773, despite the confusing similarity in surnames.

Clann Dhòmhnuill
Board Admin

McConnells???

LMcConnell — 2005-11-22 20:47:32Z

I am looking for my family and am stuck in 1790 or 1784 with the birth of a Roderick or Rodney McConnell. He states his birth as Pa. I am wondering ( since I can't find his family) if he changed his name from MacDonell. I have found info on a Roderick Macdonell who came to Canada in 1773.I am wondering if it fits. COuld any of your Macdonells ( the cousins or clan who came at the time of your guys) be related to me?? Do you know if any of them went to PA and on to Virginia and ohio???ANy info would be great...please say it rings a bell!!!! I am hitting a wall with this one!!!

MacConnell

2005-11-22 20:47:32Z

Hi Lisa, Sorry, Im am not in a position to assist here. Regards, Bobby.

Re: McConnells???

ClannDhomhnuill — 2005-11-22 20:47:32Z

Thank you for your question. With regard to your MacConnells, it is impossible that they would be connected with the MacDonells of Glengarry. All of those on the 1773 exodus stayed in Canada. Where your MacConnells would have come from is Antrim or Kintyre, once territory of the MacDonalds or MacDonnells of Clan Iain Mhor. Many of this branch of Clan Donald ended up in Pennsylvania.

MacConnell can be a rendering of the Gaelic name Mac Dhòmhnuill - the "Dh" is Gaelic almost sounding like a "G", and turning into MacGonnell or MacConnell.

Clann Dhòmhnuill
Board Administrator

Rod Macdonell 1773

2005-11-22 20:47:32Z

Lisa: I only now have come upon your note re Rod Macdonell. You mentioned in your posting of Mar 24, 2001 that you had some information. Would you be willing to share that? I am looking for a Rod Macdonell of thet era, s/o Angus of Allan. He may have arrived from Scotland to NY about 1773, aboard the Pearl, then emigrated to Ontario - Glengarry County. Any clues?
Thanks.

M(a)cDonell/M(a)cDonald & M(a)cMillan

luscombe1939 — 2005-09-12 00:26:53Z

Looking for descendants of Angus M(a)cDonell/M(a)cDonald married to Catherine M(a)cMillan. Married Lochiel Township, Glengarry, Ontario in 1882. Known children are Sarah Catherine, Alexander Wilfred, Julia, Ita Rose, Theresa, Hilda Marcella, Josephine Estell. It appears they left Glengarry, Ontario in 1880's. Sarah married a Maurice Duffy, Julia married a Daniel DeVany and Josephine Estelle married Amadeo Mattioli.

Paul

Re: M(a)cDonell/M(a)cDonald & M(a)cMillan

luscombe1939 — 2005-09-12 00:26:53Z

Hi and good afternoon.

Thank you for your response on the above.

If you need any assistance in the Glengarry, Stormont, Prescott area of Eastern Ontario feel free to ask.

Again thank you.

Paul.

Re: M(a)cDonell/M(a)cDonald & M(a)cMillan

luscombe1939 — 2005-09-12 00:26:53Z

Hi and thank you for your interest.

Yes I have a very active interest in Glengarry. My wife's family goes back to 1790 in Glengarry on mother's side (McKinnon) and 1802 on her father's side (McDonald/McDonell).

I'm just starting to go to the Internet looking for many of the relatives who left Glengarry for the US in the late 1800's. I have spent considerable time in the last few years updating several old family trees that were researched extensively in the 1970's but missing many pertinent things such as dates etc- still have work to do locally.During the last few years have monitored the Glengarry web site and have picked up several long missing relatives.

Again thank you.

Paul.

Re: M(a)cDonell/M(a)cDonald & M(a)cMillan

luscombe1939 — 2005-09-12 00:26:53Z

Hi and good afternoon Clarence.

Sorry about long delay in responding to your message. I have had computer problems which took about 5 weeks to isolate and then replacing keyboard and mouse. The malfunction cut me off internet every time I tried to hook up.

However will send you some background on Estelle who married Amadeo Mattoli. Will go direct and use your email address as I believe its is:

lundquis@sytekcommunications.com

Will gladly share any information with you.

Again I apologize for the delay.

Have a good day.

Paul.
luscombe@glen-net.ca

Re: M(a)cDonell/M(a)cDonald & M(a)cMillan

ClannDhomhnuill — 2005-08-24 22:16:28Z

Clarence,

Don't shout in messages.

Clann Dhòmhnuill
Board Admin

Re: M(a)cDonell/M(a)cDonald & M(a)cMillan

lundquis67 — 2005-06-25 00:57:09Z

MY UNCLE WAS AMADEO MATTIOLI WHO WAS MARRIED TO ESTELLE MCDONNEL. THEY HAD 2 ADOPTED CHILDREN.

Alphonse MacDonnell

2005-05-26 21:25:02Z

My grandfather Alphonse MacDonnell came from Scotland- (Rock & Raven clan) & began his family here in Canada. Not sure, WHY he came over to Canada.

I have only heard that we have a castle somewhere ????

He died in 1920.

This is a very short note, as I am just beginning my search.

Re: Macdonell Family

2005-03-20 04:35:02Z

Hi I am the fifth Roderick MacDonell. I would like some information on my history once you get it all figured out. I dont have much time to look anything up. I am currently in the army and am going to korea in may. so if you dont mind, I would like you to send me whatever you have. by the way I was born in december 8th 1983, and I have a sister Kristin. Thanks for your time.

Re: More MacDonell Information from OTTAWA

ClannDhomhnuill — 2005-01-31 20:57:44Z

Are you aware of what branch of the people of Glengarry your lineage stems from?

Would you like a list of books relating to the subject?

Clann Dhòmhnuill
Board Administrator

1853 Pogrom of Knoydart

ClannDhomhnuill — 2005-01-25 10:38:49Z

In early 1853, after suffering death and disease from the great hunger, the last people of Glengarry and Knoydart were "served with summonses of removal" - meaning they were to be forced out of their homes. They had no choice in the matter. They were to be forcibly moved to Australia, but for unkown reasons Upper Canada was chosen for them instead, where they would join their Glengarry brethren in the county of that name. The historian Norman MacDonald writes of this pogrom on page 166 in his history of the MacDonells of Glengarry, "The Clan Ranald of Knoydart and Glengarry";

"A ... ship by the name Sillery was provided at the Isle [of] Ornsay, in the Isle of Skye to recieve them. Scenes of the most heartrending description ensued. A few families, mainly cottars, who refused to go ... watched helplessly as their homes were burnt to the ground and their meagre belongings thrown out beside them. No mercy was shown and whole families were left exposed to the weather without any kind of shelter whatever. Sheep were considered more profitable than people ... [and not everyone] survived the rigour of a desperate voyage across the Atlantic."

Clann Dhòmhnuill
Board Administrator

Re: M(a)cDonell/M(a)cDonald & M(a)cMillan

ClannDhomhnuill — 2005-01-23 07:54:49Z

Paul, thank you for your contribution to my board.

I must ask you - are you aware or in any way interested in the history of the people of Glengarry? We are inheritors to a history, heritage, culture and identity that is craved and envied by people in many countries.

The question must be asked - why does anyone really care about dull names and dates alone, that without an understanding of the history and culture involved, have almost no meaning or tangible resonance?

Clann Dhòmhnuill
Board Administrator

History of the MacDonells

ClannDhomhnuill — 2005-01-22 22:12:38Z

I find it frankly alarming and bizarre that there are loads of messages about names and dates, but apparently no one here who has posted has any idea as to the history of the people of Glengarry.

What is the point at all of knowing you are descended from X MacDonell, without any idea of the history involved or the culture they were/are part of?

Clann Dhòmhnuill
Board Administrator