Alexander McDonald (Royal Marines officer)
Alexander McDonald (c. 1745 – 21 December 1821) was a Royal Marine who came to Australia in the First Fleet[1]. In 1792 he was granted land in present day Ermington by Governor Arthur Phillip[1], thus making him among the first land owners in the colony[2].
References
- ^ a b McDonald's Farm House's entry in the Australian Heritage Database
- ^ The 20th Century Heritage Society of NSW: Our Lady Queen of Peace, Gladesville - Early Development in the Gladesville area
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http://localhistory.kingston.vic.gov.au/htm/article/499.htm