Historical and genealogical account of the Clan Maclean

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for this work a detailed account of the dis-
tinguished members of this family in succession
from its founder to the present representative ;
my best endeavours have been used, but without
the success I hoped for ; I am therefore unable
to say more of the Macleans of Lochbuy than
that through a long line of honourable and
highly respected names, — Hectors, Lachlans,
Johns, and Murdochs, — the family always has
held a high position among the branches of
the powerful house of Maclean.
The late Murdoch Maclaine, Laird of
Lochbuy, a man whose memory is much and
deservedly respected, was for some years in the
army, and served with honour as captain in the
Royal Highland Emigrant Regiment during the
American war. On his retirement he married
Jane, sister of the late Sir John Campbell of
Airds and Ardnamurchan, bart, by whom he
left the following issue ; viz.,
1. Murdoch, his successor.
2. John, a lieutenant in the 73d regiment; a most
promising young officer, whose gallant and
honourable conduct rendered him a special fa-
vourite with all military men of his acquaintance.
He was for some years aide-de-camp to his near
relation General Macquarie while governor of
New South Wales. Shortly after the removal
of his regiment from that colony to Ceylon an