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]
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- ^ a b "McDonalds Farm House, 15-17 Honor St, Ermington, NSW, Australia". Australian Heritage Database, Commonwealth of Australia. Retrieved 13 February 2017.
- ^ The 20th Century Heritage Society of NSW: Our Lady Queen of Peace, Gladesville - Early Development in the Gladesville area
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- 1740s births
- 1821 deaths
- Royal Marines officers
- History of New South Wales