Donald Norman (Macleod) MacLeod of Talisker (1847 - 1914)

Born 10 Jun 1847 in Moorabool, Victoria, Australia

Ancestors

Husband of Charlotte Harriet (Bussell) Macleod — married 24 Feb 1879 in Busselton, Western Australia, Australia

Descendants

Died 25 Oct 1914 at age 67 in Perth, Western Australia, Australia

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Biography

DONALD NORMAN MACLEOD (Macleod-1814)

PARENTS. John Norman Macleod & Agnes (Paterson) Macleod

BIRTH. 10 Jun 1847, Moorabool, Victoria, Australia

BIRTH. VIC BDM Birth Reg: #8866/1848

Family name MACLEOD

Given names Donald Norman

Event Birth

Father's name MACLEOD John Norman

Mother's maiden name Agnes (Paterson)

Place of birth MOORABOOL

MARRIAGE. 24 Feb 1879, Busselton, Western Australia, Australia

MARRIAGE. 24 Feb 1879, Charlotte Harriet Bussell, daughter of Alfred Pickmore Bussell & Ellen (Heppingstone) Bussell

MARRIAGE. WA BDM Marriage Reg: #4655/1879

Family name Bussell

Given names Charlotte Harriet

Family name of Spouse Mcleod

Given names of Spouse Donald Norman

Place of marriage Busselton

MARRIAGE. 24 Feb 1879

Name: Donald Norman Mcleod

Spouse's Name: Charl Harriet Bussell

Event Date: 24 Feb 1879

Event Place: Busselton, Western Australia, Australia

Father's Name: John Norm Mcleod

Spouse's Father's Name: Alf Pickmore Bussell

Marital Status: Single

Spouse's Marital Status: Single

MARRIAGE NOTICE. McLEOD—BUSSELL.—At Busselton Church, 24th February, by the Rev, H. W. Brown, M.A., Donald Norman McLeod, J.P., Chiretta, North District, second son of John Norman McLeod, Esq., J.P., of Portland, Victoria, to Charlotte Harriet, fourth daughter of Alfred Pickmore Bussell, Esq., J.P., of Wallcliffe, The Vasse, Western Australia.

Children (among others):

(1) Norman Alfred Macleod, b. 1880, d. 26 Jun 1896

(2) Hugh Vernon Macleod, b. 23 Jan 1882, d. 24 Sep 1955, m. 3 Dec 1919, Elsie Wilhelmina Laura Landquest, daughter of Adel Edward Landquest & Phoebe Martha (McMillin) Landquest

(3) Ellen Agnes Norma Macleod, b. 4 Oct 1883, d. 24 Dec 1961, m (1). 31 Oct 1904, John Whitecross Lyall, son of James Lyall & Helen (Whitecross) Lyall, m (2). 28 Feb 1928, Frederick Philip Strickland, son of Frederick Philip Strickland & Sarah Ann (Moseley) Strickland

(4) Donald Guy Macleod, b. 4 Oct 1885, d. 17 Sep 1955, m. 19 Jan 1914, Dorothy Lucille Farrar, daughter of George Edward Farrar & Agnes Lucille (Hay) Farrar

(5) Minna Grace Breadalbane Macleod, b. 28 May 1887, Portland, d. 23 Apr 1968, m (1). 4 Feb 1907, Duncan Davis Mcrae, son of Farquhar Mcrae & Frances Eleanor (Davis) Mcrae , m (2). 1919, George Arthur Eastaugh, son of George Eastaugh & Jane (Males) Eastaugh

(6) Alexander John Macleod, b. 12 May 1889, d. 8 Apr 1934

(7) Catherine Constance Jessie Macleod, b. 29 May 1891, d. 24 Aug 1919, m. 1915, William Hebden Farrar, son of George Edward Farrar & Agnes Lucille (Hay) Farrar

(8) Julius Farquhar Wallace Macleod, b. 25 May 1893, d. 20 Nov 1974, m. 18 Apr 1922, Barbara Darley Irwin, daughter of William Arthur Irwin & Kate Isabel (Way) Irwin

(9) Philomena Corianne Thelma/Thelma Philomena Corianne Macleod, b. 3 Dec 1894, d. 1980, m (1). 4 Mar 1919, Gordon Adye Douglas, son of Adye Douglas & Ida (Richards) Douglas, div. 1933, m (2). 1934, Arthur Parkinson, son of Walter Arthur Parkinson & Clara (Martyn) Parkinson

(10) Alistair Fergus Macleod, b. 29 Feb 1896, d. 10 Aug 1964, m. 1923, Melba May Urquhart, daughter of William Alexander James Urquhart & Sarah Ann Rebecca (Cross) Urquhart

(11) Sheila Bryan Macleod, b. 24 Dec 1898, d. 18 Jul 1952, m. 5 Aug 1920, Roy Gilbert Braham, son of David Braham & Rose Heinz (Cohen) Braham

(12) Minilya Mercia Grant (Macleod) Farrar, b. 14 Nov 1901, d. 12 Jan 1978, m. 1922, William Hebden Farrar, son of George Edward Farrar & Agnes Lucille (Hay) Farrar

DEATH. 25 Oct 1914, Perth, Western Australia, Australia

DEATH. WA BDM Death Reg: #614/1914

Family name Macleod

Family name Donald N

Place of death Perth

DEATH NOTICE. MACLEOD.—On October 25, 1914, at 3 Barrack-street, Perth, Donald Norman, pastoralist, of Minilya Station, Gascoyne, and of Talisker, Williams, the beloved husband of Charlotte Harriett MacLeod. Aged 67 years.

BURIAL. KARRAKATTA CEMETERY

MACLEOD DONALD NORMAN

Age 67 years

Place of residence WILLIAMS

Date of Death 25/10/1914

Area or Denomination CONGREGATIONAL

Section BA

Gravesite 0005

BURIAL. Karrakatta Cemetery, Railway Rd., Karrakatta, City of Nedlands, Western Australia, Australia

Donald Norman MacLeod

Born: 10 Jun 1847

Died: 25 Oct 1914

OBITUARY. MR. D. N. MacLEOD. SUDDEN DEATH IN PERTH. AN INTERESTING PERSONALITY. In the Weld Club, Perth, on Sunday morning the death occurred of Mr. Donald Norman MacLeod, one of the pioneers of the Roebourne district and owner of Minilya station, at the age of 66 years. The burial took place next day. The lamented death of Mr. MacLeod removes from our midst one of the most interesting and forceful personalities in the North-west. He was a rare man, original enough to be held eccentric by those who knew him little, but with the gift to leave his mark deeply upon the public undertakings with which he became associated. His enthusiasm for the aborigines during the early years of his residence on Minilya station was typical of his warm benevolent nature—and we do not underrate Mrs. MacLeod's earnest part in that attempt to brighten the lot of the natives within their boundaries. That this experience of the problem led to a modification of their work, owing to the impossibility of coping with the matter beyond their boundaries that alone could guarantee success with their subjects, in no way detracts from our admiration for the way in which the "black burden" was boldly shouldered by them. Mr. MacLeod had the characteristic Scottish broadmindedness in relation to religious bodies, and displayed it by his generous financial assistance of the Presentation nuns, and his breezy toleration of other men's opinions. As a pastoralist, he was of much value to the district, for an unusual percentage of his income went back into the land in the way of improvements, with the result that the homestead is one of the most attractive in the Carnarvon hinterland, and the outbuildings, fencing, bores, and wells very creditable to the management. The MacLeod's were noted for their hospitality, both on the station and during the long period of their residence in Skye cottage, Carnarvon. As a public man Mr. MacLeod gave to this town twelve months of useful service as mayor; and in Victoria was for some time member for the Portland district, representing farming folk with a vigorous advocacy that would have placed him in the front rank of politics had he elected to remain in that walk of life. It is characteristic of him that when asked why he left politics, he is reported to have replied: "I heard I was to be returned unopposed and I would not take the seat without a fight." As a private citizen, he was always kindly, thoughtful, and full of concern for his friends, though quite unsparing where he judged injustice done him or his acquaintances. His rugged kindly face will be missed here, and his memory will be cherished by the many warm friends and admirers he made during his sojourn in the Gascoyne district.

(1924). ABOUT A WILL. THE MACLEOD ESTATE ANNUITIES TO DAUGHTERS. The matter of the annuities to be paid to the five daughters of the late Donald Norman MacLeod, of Minilya Station, Carnarvon, was brought before Mr. Justice Draper in the Supreme Court on Monday last. It was desired to increase the amount payable to the daughters of the testator, and permission to do so was sought. Mr. H. B. Jackson represented the W.A. Trustees Co., and Mr. D. G. MacLeod, the co-trustee. Mr. Ross M' Donald represented the testator's widow, Mrs. C. H. MacLeod, and two of the testator's daughters, Mrs. Lyall and Mrs. Eastaugh. Mr. McGerloff was for Messrs. Alexander J. MacLeod and Julius F. W. MacLeod, sons of the testator, and Mr. M. Kott was for Messrs. Hugh V. MacLeod and Alister Fergus MacLeod, sons of the testator. The will was dated December 11, 1909, and a codicil was dated May 6, 1911. The testator died on October 25, 1914, leaving five daughters and five sons. The codicil provided for the payment of annuities to the widow of £500 and to the daughters, and these had been fixed at £150 for Mrs. Lyall and £100 to each of the others. It was sought to increase the annuities to £300 for Mrs. Lyall and £175 for each of the other daughters. The question as to whether the trustees have an absolute discretion regarding the amount of the annuities to be paid, and whether the Court might determine them, was also submitted for decision. The daughters of the testator concerned are Ellen Agnes Norma Lyall, of Cannington; Minna Grace Breadalbane Eastaugh, of Geraldton; Thelma Philomena Corrain Douglas, of Tasmania; Sheila Bryan Braham, of Melbourne; and Minilya Mercia Grant Farrar, of Geraldton. Delivering judgment to-day, Mr. Justice Draper stated that absolute discretion was not vested in the trustees, excepting as regards the payment of an annuity of £500 to the widow of the testator. It was not for the Court, he said, to take upon itself the obligations of trustees, and he declined to determine the amount of the annuities to be paid to the daughters. The parties were all of age, and they were probably well acquainted with each other's pecuniary circumstances. They should be able to come to some arrangement which would obviate any further application to the Courts. His Honor ordered that the costs of the application be paid by the estate.

Death of Spouse: 11 Aug 1926, Majestic Hotel, Perth, Western Australia, Australia

Sources

• Birth: VIC BDM Birth Reg: #8866/1848

• Marriage: WA BDM Marriage Reg: #4655/1879 and https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XTZM-J2K

• Marriage Notice: The Inquirer and Commercial News (Perth, WA : 1855 - 1901) Wed 12 Mar 1879, Page 2: http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/65956160

• Death: WA BDM Death Reg: #614/1914

• Death Notice: The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954) Mon 26 Oct 1914, Page 1: https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/28572166

• Burial: http://www2.mcb.wa.gov.au/NameSearch/details.php?id=KB00015181 and https://billiongraves.com/grave/person/27579361

• Obituary: Northern Times (Carnarvon, WA : 1905 - 1954) Sat 31 Oct 1914, Page 3: https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/75106714

• (1924). ABOUT A WILL. THE MACLEOD ESTATE ANNUITIES TO DAUGHTERS: The Daily News (Perth, WA : 1882 - 1950) Fri 16 May 1924, Page 10: https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/84249052

• Macleod, Bruce, The Macleods of Talisker, Self-published, Sydney 1980s
• The Macleods. The Genealogy of a Clan, by Associated Clan Macleod Societies, Edinburgh, Second Edition 1990, Section 4 The MacLeods of Raasay