Donald McLeod (1778-ca. 1808/14), (painting).

Donald McLeod (1778-ca. 1808/14), (painting).

Waldo & Jewett, painter.

Donald McLeod (1778-ca. 1808/14), (painting).

24 1/2 x 29 in.

Seated portrait of Donald McLeod in a dark coat with a shawl collar, a stiff white shirt, and a white bow tie.

Portrait male -- McLeod, Donald -- Bust

Ethnic -- Scottish

Dewey, George B., 1005 First Street, Meadville, Pennsylvania 16335

Formerly in the collection of Dewey, Lyman Henry, 1708 North Monroe, Little Rock, Arkansas 72207

Donald McLeod, the younger brother of Rev. Alexander McLeod, was born on Jan. 18, 1778 on Isle of Mull in Scotland. He was the son of Rev. Neil McLeod of St. Kilda, Isle of Mull, Scotland. He immigrated to the U.S., but returned to Scotland. He entered the army and rose to the rank of Colonel. He was killed in Portugal during the Peninsular War of 1808-1814.

National Society of Colonial Dames, Arkansas, 1980.

Crawford, Sybil F., 2003.

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