DEATH A WATERLOO VETERAN —
The death of Ronald MacDonald, which took place at his residence Hutcheon Street, Aberdeen, the ripe age of 89 years, has caused a blank the ranks of the Aberdeen Highlanders, more especially as he was one of the few remaining those who led the victory on the memorable field of Waterloo. The deceased, who was the father of our respected citizen Bailie MacDonald, was born in Fort-Augustus in 1793. He joined the 42d Highlanders in 1810, and served through the Peninsular War and was present Waterloo, where he was was severely wounded in the head by a spent bullet. After being confined in hospital in Brussels for three months he rejoined his regiment in Paris, when several of his comrades were nearly taking to their heels seeing marching up to their camp, they having concluded that he was among the dead left at Waterloo. He often told this incident, as well other camp and battle experiences with much humour, and, notwithstanding the hardships of a soldier's life, he seemed to have enjoyed it, and to the last took pleasure in going over his experiences in camp. In 1816 he was, on account of his Waterloo injury, relieved from further active service, retiring with a pension, which lie enjoyed to the close of his life. After leaving the army he settled at Woodside, and was there employed for a long time as overseer of Woodside Works, until he retired, about thirty years ago. Mr MacDonald was fine specimen of a genuine old Highlander, with that quiet unassuming humour, which made his company exceedingly pleasant and enjoyable.
Dundee Courier - Saturday 11 March 1882, p2
NOTE: Spellings as per newspaper report
The death of Ronald MacDonald, which took place at his residence Hutcheon Street, Aberdeen, the ripe age of 89 years, has caused a blank the ranks of the Aberdeen Highlanders, more especially as he was one of the few remaining those who led the victory on the memorable field of Waterloo. The deceased, who was the father of our respected citizen Bailie MacDonald, was born in Fort-Augustus in 1793. He joined the 42d Highlanders in 1810, and served through the Peninsular War and was present Waterloo, where he was was severely wounded in the head by a spent bullet. After being confined in hospital in Brussels for three months he rejoined his regiment in Paris, when several of his comrades were nearly taking to their heels seeing marching up to their camp, they having concluded that he was among the dead left at Waterloo. He often told this incident, as well other camp and battle experiences with much humour, and, notwithstanding the hardships of a soldier's life, he seemed to have enjoyed it, and to the last took pleasure in going over his experiences in camp. In 1816 he was, on account of his Waterloo injury, relieved from further active service, retiring with a pension, which lie enjoyed to the close of his life. After leaving the army he settled at Woodside, and was there employed for a long time as overseer of Woodside Works, until he retired, about thirty years ago. Mr MacDonald was fine specimen of a genuine old Highlander, with that quiet unassuming humour, which made his company exceedingly pleasant and enjoyable.
Dundee Courier - Saturday 11 March 1882, p2
NOTE: Spellings as per newspaper report
DEATH A WATERLOO VETERAN —
The death of Ronald MacDonald, which took place at his residence Hutcheon Street, Aberdeen, the ripe age of 89 years, has caused a blank the ranks of the Aberdeen Highlanders, more especially as he was one of the few remaining those who led the victory on the memorable field of Waterloo. The deceased, who was the father of our respected citizen Bailie MacDonald, was born in Fort-Augustus in 1793. He joined the 42d Highlanders in 1810, and served through the Peninsular War and was present Waterloo, where he was was severely wounded in the head by a spent bullet. After being confined in hospital in Brussels for three months he rejoined his regiment in Paris, when several of his comrades were nearly taking to their heels seeing marching up to their camp, they having concluded that he was among the dead left at Waterloo. He often told this incident, as well other camp and battle experiences with much humour, and, notwithstanding the hardships of a soldier's life, he seemed to have enjoyed it, and to the last took pleasure in going over his experiences in camp. In 1816 he was, on account of his Waterloo injury, relieved from further active service, retiring with a pension, which lie enjoyed to the close of his life. After leaving the army he settled at Woodside, and was there employed for a long time as overseer of Woodside Works, until he retired, about thirty years ago. Mr MacDonald was fine specimen of a genuine old Highlander, with that quiet unassuming humour, which made his company exceedingly pleasant and enjoyable.
Dundee Courier - Saturday 11 March 1882, p2
NOTE: Spellings as per newspaper report
The death of Ronald MacDonald, which took place at his residence Hutcheon Street, Aberdeen, the ripe age of 89 years, has caused a blank the ranks of the Aberdeen Highlanders, more especially as he was one of the few remaining those who led the victory on the memorable field of Waterloo. The deceased, who was the father of our respected citizen Bailie MacDonald, was born in Fort-Augustus in 1793. He joined the 42d Highlanders in 1810, and served through the Peninsular War and was present Waterloo, where he was was severely wounded in the head by a spent bullet. After being confined in hospital in Brussels for three months he rejoined his regiment in Paris, when several of his comrades were nearly taking to their heels seeing marching up to their camp, they having concluded that he was among the dead left at Waterloo. He often told this incident, as well other camp and battle experiences with much humour, and, notwithstanding the hardships of a soldier's life, he seemed to have enjoyed it, and to the last took pleasure in going over his experiences in camp. In 1816 he was, on account of his Waterloo injury, relieved from further active service, retiring with a pension, which lie enjoyed to the close of his life. After leaving the army he settled at Woodside, and was there employed for a long time as overseer of Woodside Works, until he retired, about thirty years ago. Mr MacDonald was fine specimen of a genuine old Highlander, with that quiet unassuming humour, which made his company exceedingly pleasant and enjoyable.
Dundee Courier - Saturday 11 March 1882, p2
NOTE: Spellings as per newspaper report
Inscription
This Stone marks the burial ground of RONALD McDONALD late of the 42d Highlanders In memory of 5 of his Children who died in infancy. Also his spouse MARGARET MONRO who died 10th Nov 1832 aged 38.
And his second wife, ELIZABETH CLARK, died 28 Aug. 1864 aged 73 yrs.
The said RONALD McDONALD died 8 Mar 1882 aged 89 yrs.
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