Historical and genealogical account of the Clan Maclean

350 BIOGRAPHICAL AND
Jannette, married to Hector Maclean of
Kinlochaline. Hector of Torloisk was suc-
ceeded by his eldest son,
Lachlan, 3d Maclean of Torloisk, reputed
one of the most gallant and accomplished
gentlemen of his day. He was associated with
Brolas in the management of -the estates of
Duart during Sir John's minority, and by
his judicious and spirited conduct, did
much to retrieve the embarrassed affairs of
the chief. He was married to Barbara,
daughter of Alexander brother of Sir James
Macdonald of Slaite, by whom he had two
sons and one daughter ; Hector, who died
young ; Alexander, who succeeded to the
estate ; and Jannette, who was married to
Campbell of Inverawe.
Alexander, 4th Maclean of Torloisk, em-
braced the profession of arms in early years,
and served in the Spanish wars as captain
in the Scotch Guards. During his short
military career he gave many proofs of dis-
tinguished gallantry. He died of a severe
wound received in battle, and dying without
issue, was succeeded by his cousin-german,
the son of John Maclean of Tarbert, who
was married to Catherine, daughter of
Campbell of Coniguish, by whom he had
two sons and one daughter ; viz. Donald