Brief Life History of Alexander
When Alexander MacDonald was born after 1373, in Ross-shire, Scotland, United Kingdom, his father, Donald MacDonald 8th Lord of the Isles, was 8639 and his mother, Mariota Leslie, was 8636. He married Elizabeth Seton in 1425, in Clackmannanshire, Scotland, United Kingdom. They were the parents of at least 3 sons and 4 daughters. In 1439, his occupation is listed as justicar of scotland. He died on 8 May 1449, in his hometown, and was buried in Fortrose Cathedral, Fortrose, Ross and Cromarty, Scotland, United Kingdom.
Photos and Memories (15)
Do you know Alexander? Do you have a story about him that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account
Family Time Line
Sources (11)
- Alexander MacDonald of Islay, "Find A Grave Index"
- Ancestry Family Trees
- UK and Ireland, Find A Grave Index, 1300s-Current
Spouse and Children
Children (7)
+2 More Children
Parents and Siblings
Name Meaning
Scottish: see McDonald .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
Possible Related NamesStory Highlight
Alexander of Islay, Earl of Ross Scottish nobleman and Lord of the Isles (Wikipedia)
Reign: 1423/1437-1449 Predecessor: Domhnall of Islay Successor: John of Islay Died: 1449, Dingwall Buried: Fortrose Cathedral, Fortrose Noble family: Clann Domhnaill (Clann Somhairle) Issue: John of …
Discover Even More
As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.