Lieutenant-Colonel John Macdonell
(Aberchalder)
— c. 1750-1809 —
Born in Scotland, Macdonell came to New York in 1773. Commissioned ensign in the Royal Highland Emigrants (84th Regiment) in June 1775 and later transferred to Butler's Rangers, Macdonell served with distinction until 1784 when he settled with his clansmen in Charlottenburg Township. He represented Glengarry in the Legislative Assembly (1792–1800) and was chosen the first speaker (1792–96). Macdonell served as Lieutenant of Glengarry (1793–1808), commander of the 2nd Battalion Royal Canadian Volunteers (1796–1802), and paymaster of the 10th Royal Veteran Battalion from 1807 until his death.
Erected 1923 by Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1750.
Location. 45° 2.367′ N, 74° 37.157′ W. Marker is in Cornwall, Ontario, in Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry United Counties. Marker is at the intersection of County Highway 2 and Stonehouse Point Road, on the right when traveling east on County Highway 2. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Cornwall ON K6H 5R5, Canada. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Inverarden (approx. 4.1 kilometers away); "Cariboo" Cameron (approx. 4.4 kilometers away); The Stone House (approx. 5 kilometers away); Captain Samuel Anderson (approx. 5.3 kilometers away); The French Presence in Cornwall (approx. 7.6 kilometers away); Co-Cathedral of the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary (approx. 7.7 kilometers away); The Glengarry Fencibles (approx. 8 kilometers away); Blueway Trail (approx. 8.2 kilometers away in the U.S.). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Cornwall.
Also see . . . Parks Canada - Glengarry House National Historic Site. (Submitted on May 22, 2017, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec.)
Credits. This page was last revised on January 1, 2020. It was originally submitted on May 22, 2017, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec. This page has been viewed 261 times since then and 16 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 22, 2017, by Kevin Craft of Bedford, Quebec. 3. submitted on April 19, 2018, by Allen C. Browne of Silver Spring, Maryland.