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Ranald MacDonald

Birthdate:
Birthplace: Milton, South Uist, Scotland
Death: after 1742
Largie, Argyll, Scotland (firearm accident)
Immediate Family:

Son of Ranald MacDonald and Marion Margaret MacDonald, of Griminish
Brother of Angus MacDonald, 3rd of Milton and Flora MacDonald
Half brother of James MacDonald and Annabella (of Camuscross) MacDonald, 5th GGM

Managed by: John William Jarrett
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About Ranald MacDonald

Flora was the only daughter of the family, but she had two brothers. The elder, Ranald, was a very promising youth, who appeared to inherit no small portion of his reverend grandfather's activity and strength. He on one occasion paid a visit to his relatives at Largie, where the gallant youth lost his life by the bursting of a blood vessel. It is said that he strained himself by rowing a boat against an adverse wind, and this caused his death, to the deep regret of a numerous circle of relatives and friends.

"Life of Flora Macdonald and her adventures with Prince Charles" pg 27
https://digital.nls.uk/histories-of-scottish-families/archive/94926...

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Ranald MacDonald's Timeline

1721
1721
Milton, South Uist, Scotland
1742
1742
Age 21
Largie, Argyll, Scotland