Chiefs of Clan MacDonell of Glengarry facts for kids
The Scottish Highland Clan MacDonell of Glengarry is a special part of the larger Clan Donald. Think of it like a big family with many branches! The leaders, called clan chiefs, of the Clan MacDonell of Glengarry first lived at 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 in their long history.
Meet the Chiefs of Clan MacDonell of Glengarry
This is a list of the important leaders, or chiefs, who have guided the Clan MacDonell of Glengarry. They are all descendants of the very first chiefs of Clan Ranald and the powerful Clan Donald.
| Name | Years as Chief | Interesting Facts |
|---|---|---|
| Ranald of the Isles, 1st chief.
(Raghnall nan Eilein) |
1380–1386 | He was the first chief for both Clan MacDonell of Glengarry and Clan Ranald. |
| Donald MacRanald, 2nd chief.
(Dòmhnall Mac Raghnuill) |
1386–1420 | He was the second son of Ranald of the Isles. |
| John MacDonald, 3rd chief.
(Iain Mac Dòmhnaill Mhic Raghnuill) |
1420 – ? | Not much is known about his time as chief. |
| Alexander of the Woods, 4th chief
(Alasdair na Coille) |
? – 1460 | He married Mary, a daughter of Hector MacLean of Duart. |
| John Ranaldsoune, 5th chief.
(Iain Mac Alasdair Mhic Dhòmhnuill) |
1460–1501 | He was killed by Fraser of Lovat after being invited to a meeting. |
| Alexander Ranaldson, 6th chief.
(Alasdair Mac Iain Mhic Alasdair) |
1501–1560 | He fought in the famous Battle of the Shirts in 1544 against Clan Fraser. |
| Angus Mac Alasdair, 7th chief
(Aonghas Aluinn) |
1560–1574 | He married three times, connecting his family to other important clans. |
| Donald Mac Angus, 8th chief
(Dòmhnall Mac Aonghais) |
1574–1645 | He also married twice, strengthening clan ties. |
| Alexander Aneas, 9th chief
(Aonghas Mac Alasdair Dheirg) |
1645–1680 | He fought in several important battles, including the Battle of Inverlochy (1645). |
| Ranald MacDonell, 10th chief. | 1680–1705 | He was a cousin of the previous chief. |
| Alasdair Dubh, 11th chief.
(Alasdair Dubh Ghlinne Garraidh) |
1705–1721 | He fought in the Battle of Killiecrankie in 1689 and the Battle of Sheriffmuir in 1715. |
| John, 12th chief.
(Iain Mac Alasdair Dubh) |
1721–1754 | He fought in the Battle of Prestonpans in 1745. |
| Alexander, 13th chief.
(Alasdair Ruadh Mac Dòmhnuill) |
1754–1761 | He was succeeded by his nephew. |
| Duncan, 14th chief.
(Donnchadh Mac Aonghais) |
1761–1788 | His third son became a famous general, Sir James MacDonell. |
| Alexander Ranaldson, 15th chief.
(Alasdair Fiadhaich) |
1788–1828 | He married Rebecca, daughter of Sir William Forbes. |
| Aneas Ranaldson, 16th chief.
(Aonghas Mac Raghnuill) |
1828–1851 | He married a daughter of Rt. Rev William Beneet. |
| Alexander Ranaldson, 17th chief.
(Alasdair Mac Raghnuill) |
1851–1862 | He passed away and was buried in Dunedin, New Zealand. |
| Charles Ranaldson, 18th chief.
(Tearlach Mac Raghnuill) |
1862–1868 | He was the younger brother of the previous chief. |
| Aneas Ranald, 19th chief.
(Aonghas Raghnall) |
d. 1868 | He was recognized as chief after his death. |
| Aneas Ranald Wesdrop, 20th chief.
(Aonghas Raghnall Westdrop) |
1868–1901 | He married Cathrine, daughter of Henry Herris Creed. |
| Aneas Ranald, 21st chief.
(Aonghas Raghnall) |
1901–1941 | He married Dorah Edith. |
| Aneas Ranald Donald, 22nd chief.
(Aonghas Raghnall Dòmhnall) |
1941–1999 | He led the clan for many years. |
| 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. |
