Chiefs of Clan MacDonell of Glengarry facts for kids
The Clan MacDonell of Glengarry is a famous Scottish Highland clan, which is like a large family group. They are part of an even bigger family called the Clan Donald. For a long time, the leaders, known as clan chiefs, lived in Strome Castle. Later, they moved to Invergarry Castle. Today, the chief of the Clan MacDonell of Glengarry is Patrick MacDonell. He is the 24th chief of this clan.
Leaders of Clan MacDonell of Glengarry
This section lists the chiefs who have led the Clan MacDonell of Glengarry. These chiefs are descendants of the early leaders of Clan Ranald and the larger Clan Donald.
| Name | Years as Chief | Key Facts |
|---|---|---|
| Ranald of the Isles, 1st chief | 1380–1386 | He was the first chief of both Clan MacDonell of Glengarry and Clan Ranald. |
| Donald MacRanald, 2nd chief | 1386–1420 | He was the second son of Ranald of the Isles. |
| John MacDonald, 3rd chief | 1420 – ? | Not much is known about his time as chief. |
| Alexander of the Woods, 4th chief | ? – 1460 | He was known as "Alexander of the Woods." |
| John Ranaldsoune, 5th chief | 1460–1501 | He was killed by Fraser of Lovat after being invited to a meeting. |
| Alexander Ranaldson, 6th chief | 1501–1560 | He fought in the Battle of the Shirts against Clan Fraser in 1544. |
| Angus Mac Alasdair, 7th chief | 1560–1574 | He was known as "Aonghas Aluinn." |
| Donald Mac Angus, 8th chief | 1574–1645 | He led the clan for many years. |
| Alexander Aneas, 9th chief | 1645–1680 | He fought in important battles like the Battle of Inverlochy (1645) and the Battle of Auldearn. |
| Ranald MacDonell, 10th chief | 1680–1705 | He was a cousin of the previous chief. |
| Alasdair Dubh, 11th chief | 1705–1721 | He fought in the Battle of Killiecrankie in 1689 and the Battle of Sheriffmuir in 1715. |
| John, 12th chief | 1721–1754 | He fought in the Battle of Prestonpans in 1745. |
| Alexander, 13th chief | 1754–1761 | He was also known as "Alasdair Ruadh." |
| Duncan, 14th chief | 1761–1788 | He became chief after his uncle. His third son was a famous general, Sir James MacDonell. |
| Alexander Ranaldson, 15th chief | 1788–1828 | He was known as "Alasdair Fiadhaich." |
| Aneas Ranaldson, 16th chief | 1828–1851 | He led the clan in the mid-1800s. |
| Alexander Ranaldson, 17th chief | 1851–1862 | He passed away and was buried in Dunedin, New Zealand. |
| Charles Ranaldson, 18th chief | 1862–1868 | He became chief after his younger brother. |
| Aneas Ranald, 19th chief | d. 1868 | He was recognized as chief after his death. |
| Aneas Ranald Wesdrop, 20th chief | 1868–1901 | He led the clan into the 20th century. |
| Aneas Ranald, 21st chief | 1901–1941 | He was chief during the early 1900s. |
| Aneas Ranald Donald, 22nd chief | 1941–1999 | He was chief for a very long time, through most of the 20th century. |
| Aeneas Ranald Euan MacDonell, 23rd chief | 1999–2021 | He was succeeded by his brother. |
| (Colin) Patrick MacDonell, 24th chief | 2021- | He is the current chief of the Clan MacDonell of Glengarry. |
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