Angus McDonald (United States Army major)
| Angus McDonald | |
|---|---|
| Born |
December 30, 1769 "Glengarry" near Winchester, Colony of Virginia |
| Died | October 14, 1814 (aged 44) Batavia, New York, United States |
| Allegiance |
 United States
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| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | 12th Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | War of 1812 |
| Spouse(s) | Mary McGuire |
| Relations | Mary McGuire (spouse) Angus McDonald (father) Angus William McDonald (son) Marshall McDonald (grandson) |
| Other work | Military officer, landowner, and planter |
Angus McDonald (December 30, 1769 – October 14, 1814) was an American military officer, landowner, and planter in the U.S. state of Virginia. McDonald served as a military officer during the War of 1812 following his appointment by United States President James Madison. McDonald was the son of Virginia military officer and frontiersman Colonel Angus McDonald and the father of Colonel Angus William McDonald, a commander in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
Angus McDonald was born on December 30, 1769 at "Glengarry" near Winchester, Frederick County in the Colony of Virginia. He was the third child and second-eldest son of prominent Virginia militiaman, frontiersman, and landowner Angus McDonald and his wife, Anna Thompson McDonald. McDonald was of Scottish descent through his father, and of English and Dutch descent through his mother. McDonald was raised on his father's plantation, "Glengarry," and upon reaching adulthood, he resided on his own farm which was in close proximity to "Glengarry." Even though McDonald was primarily a farmer, he engaged in a number of other business and leisure pursuits. Following his father's sudden death in 1778, McDonald received "Glengarry" which consisted of 466 acres (1.89 km2) in addition to two houses and lots in Winchester. McDonald and his brother John also received 2,000 acres (8.1 km2) in Kentucky to be divided between them.
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