Mcleod Donald 1779-1879 Born In Scotland Educated At Aberdeen
University for the church, but entered the navy, 1803, and the army,
1808. Served in the Peninsula under Sir John Moore, and in Canada during
War of 1812-1814; wounded at the battles of Chrystler's Farm and Lundy's
Lane. Returned to Europe and fought at the battle of Waterloo. Came to
Canada, 1816; opened a classical school at Prescott; began publication
of the Grenville Gazette. Took part in the Rebellion of 1837, as a
major-general in the insurgent army. Fled to the United States; arrested
and tried at Detroit, but acquitted. Settled at Cleveland, Ohio, where
he died. =Index=: (William Lyon Mackenzie era) Occupies Point Pelee Island, 430. =Bib.=:
History of the Canadian Insurrection. For biog., see Dent, Upper
Canadian Rebellion.