Sir Fitzroy Jeffreys Grafton Maclean, 8th Baronet
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Sir Fitzroy Jeffreys Grafton Maclean, 8th Baronet of Morvern
(c.1770 – July 5, 1847) 24th Clan Chief of Clan Maclean
from 1818 to 1847. He succeeded his half brother, Sir Hector Maclean, 7th Baronet
, when Hector died in 1818 without an heir.
. Both Hector and Fitzroy were the sons of Donald Maclean of Brolas
who was married first to Mary Dickson, and later to Margaret Wall(?). Fitzroy is the son from the second marriage. Donald Maclean was the great grandson of Donald MacLean, 1st Laird of Brolas
through Brolas' son Hector.
On September 24, 1787, he obtained his commission as ensign in the twenty-ninth regiment, and rapidly rose to the rank of General, passing through the following grades: Lieutenant, June 19, 1788; Captain, July 15, 1793 ; Major, March, 1795; Lieutenant-Colonel, November 18, 1795; Colonel, September 25, 1803; Major-General, July 25. 1810; Lieutenant- General, June 4, 1814; General, January 10, 1837. In 1793, he was at the capture of the island of Tobago and in the attack on Martinique. In 1803. he was appointed commandant of the Batavians, who were received into the British service on the surrender of the Dutch West India colonies. In the expedition for the capture of Surinam, he commanded the advanced corps of the army. In 1805, he was at the capture of the Danish islands of St. Thomas and St. John, the government of which was conferred upon him in 1808, and continued as such until 1815. His administration of the affairs of those islands, his impartial conduct, mild sway, and kind disposition, were such as to endear him to all classes of the inhabitants, and when he took his departure, it was amidst the universal regret of the people. For his gallant behavior at the capture of the island of Gaudaloupe, in 1810, he received and was permitted to wear a medal. In June, 1815, he returned to Europe, after passing, with very little interval, a period of twenty-eight years on active service in the hot climate of the West Indies. On his return he resided chiefly in London. In 1814, he married the widow of John Bishop of Barbados, the only child of Charles Kidd, and by her had several children, all of whom died in childhood except Sir Charles Fitzroy Maclean, 9th Baronet and Donald Maclean. His wife died in 1832, he married, September 17, 1838, Frances, widow of Henry Campion, of Sussex county. Sir Fitzroy J. G. MacLean died July 5, 1847.
Maclean Baronets
There have been two Baronetcies created for persons with the surname Maclean, one in the Baronetage of Nova Scotia and one in the Baronetage of the United Kingdom...
(c.1770 – July 5, 1847) 24th Clan Chief of Clan Maclean
Clan MacLean
Clan Maclean is a Highland Scottish clan. They are one of the oldest clans in the Highlands and owned large tracts of land in Argyll as well as the Inner Hebrides. Many early MacLeans became famous for their honour, strength and courage in battle. They were involved in many clan skirmishes with...
from 1818 to 1847. He succeeded his half brother, Sir Hector Maclean, 7th Baronet
Sir Hector Maclean, 7th Baronet
Sir Hector Maclean, 7th Baronet of Morvern was the 23rd Clan Chief of Clan Maclean who died before he had any children, and the title passed to his half brother.-Biography:...
, when Hector died in 1818 without an heir.
Biography
He was the half brother of Sir Hector Maclean, 7th BaronetSir Hector Maclean, 7th Baronet
Sir Hector Maclean, 7th Baronet of Morvern was the 23rd Clan Chief of Clan Maclean who died before he had any children, and the title passed to his half brother.-Biography:...
. Both Hector and Fitzroy were the sons of Donald Maclean of Brolas
Donald Maclean of Brolas
Donald Maclean of Brolas was the father of Sir Hector Maclean, 7th Baronet and Sir Fitzroy Jeffreys Grafton Maclean, 8th Baronet...
who was married first to Mary Dickson, and later to Margaret Wall(?). Fitzroy is the son from the second marriage. Donald Maclean was the great grandson of Donald MacLean, 1st Laird of Brolas
Donald Maclean, 1st Laird of Brolas
Donald MacLean, 1st Laird of Brolas , was a Scottish Laird of Clan MacLean who fought in the battle of Battle of Inverkeithing. He was the first Laird of Brolas.-Early years:...
through Brolas' son Hector.
On September 24, 1787, he obtained his commission as ensign in the twenty-ninth regiment, and rapidly rose to the rank of General, passing through the following grades: Lieutenant, June 19, 1788; Captain, July 15, 1793 ; Major, March, 1795; Lieutenant-Colonel, November 18, 1795; Colonel, September 25, 1803; Major-General, July 25. 1810; Lieutenant- General, June 4, 1814; General, January 10, 1837. In 1793, he was at the capture of the island of Tobago and in the attack on Martinique. In 1803. he was appointed commandant of the Batavians, who were received into the British service on the surrender of the Dutch West India colonies. In the expedition for the capture of Surinam, he commanded the advanced corps of the army. In 1805, he was at the capture of the Danish islands of St. Thomas and St. John, the government of which was conferred upon him in 1808, and continued as such until 1815. His administration of the affairs of those islands, his impartial conduct, mild sway, and kind disposition, were such as to endear him to all classes of the inhabitants, and when he took his departure, it was amidst the universal regret of the people. For his gallant behavior at the capture of the island of Gaudaloupe, in 1810, he received and was permitted to wear a medal. In June, 1815, he returned to Europe, after passing, with very little interval, a period of twenty-eight years on active service in the hot climate of the West Indies. On his return he resided chiefly in London. In 1814, he married the widow of John Bishop of Barbados, the only child of Charles Kidd, and by her had several children, all of whom died in childhood except Sir Charles Fitzroy Maclean, 9th Baronet and Donald Maclean. His wife died in 1832, he married, September 17, 1838, Frances, widow of Henry Campion, of Sussex county. Sir Fitzroy J. G. MacLean died July 5, 1847.
Ancestors
| Sir Fitzroy Jeffreys Grafton Maclean, 8th Baronet | Father: Donald Maclean of Brolas Donald Maclean of Brolas Donald Maclean of Brolas was the father of Sir Hector Maclean, 7th Baronet and Sir Fitzroy Jeffreys Grafton Maclean, 8th Baronet... |
Paternal Grandfather: John Maclean of Brolas |
Paternal Great-Grandfather: Hector Og Maclean of Brolas Hector Og Maclean of Brolas Hector Og Maclean of Brolas was the son of Donald Maclean, 1st Laird of Brolas.-Biography:He married Janet, daughter of MacNeil of Barra, and had a son, John Maclean of Brolas who married Finovia of Garmony. John Maclean of Brolas then had as his son, Donald Maclean of Brolas who married and had... |
| Paternal Great-grandmother: Janet Macneil of Barra |
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| Paternal Grandmother: Finovia of Garmony |
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| Mother: Margaret Wall of Clonea Castle Clonea Castle Clonea Castle is in Clonea parish, Ireland roughly two and a half miles east of Dungarvan. Muriel Bowen was born at Clonea Castle.... |
Maternal Grandfather: James Wall of Clonea Castle Clonea Castle Clonea Castle is in Clonea parish, Ireland roughly two and a half miles east of Dungarvan. Muriel Bowen was born at Clonea Castle.... |
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