The Pavilion, summer residence of S. H. Pell. Built in 1826 by
William F. Pell, Esq]
_John Campbell of Duneavis._
John Campbell, of Duneaves, Perthshire, was originally a private in
the Black Watch. In 1743, he was presented, with Gregor McGregor,
to George II, as a specimen of the Highland soldier and performed
at St. James the broadsword exercise and that of the Lochaber axe,
before his Majesty and a number of General officers. Each got a
gratuity of a guinea, which they gave to the porter at the gate of
the palace as they passed out. Mr. Campbell obtained an Ensigncy in
1745 for his bravery at the battle of Fontenoy; was promoted to be
Captain-Lieutenant, 16th February, 1756, and landed in New York the
following June. He was among the few resolute men who forced their
way into the work at Ticonderoga, on the 8th of July, where he was
killed.
_John Campbell of Glendaruel._
John Campbell of Glendaruel, born in 1721, was appointed Ensign
of the 42nd Regt. of Foot 25th Sept., 1745; Lieutenant 16th May,
1748; Captain Lieut. 2nd July 1759; and Captain 20th July 1760;
Captain 27th or Inniskilling Regiment of Foot 25th March 1762;
Major Supt. of Indian Affairs in the Province of Quebec 2nd July,
1773; Lieut. Col. of Indian Affairs 29th August 1777; and Colonel
16th Nov. 1790.
He married Marianna St. Lucan (date not given) and died Montreal,
23rd June 1795.
“In the course of a long and meritorious service with his Regiment,
the 42nd Highlanders, in all its campaigns from the Rebellion in
1745 to the attack on Ticonderoga, where he was wounded on the 8th
July, 1758, and the conquest of Canada, Martinique, and Havanna.
He subsequently served in the expedition commanded by General
Burgoyne, at the head of a number of Indians, and was distinguished
for his spirited conduct as an officer, adorned by that elegance
and politeness which mark the accomplished gentleman and his
virtues in private life endeared him to his family and companions.
His remains were attended to the grave in a manner suitable to
his rank. Not only by a very numerous assembly of citizens of all
ranks, but by a large body of Indian warriors, whose very decent
behavior evinced the sincerity with which they partook of the
universal regret occasioned by the loss of so very respectable a
member of society.”
Major Sir Duncan Campbell of Barcaldine, Bart. C. V. O.
_John Campbell of Strachur._
John Campbell of Strachur, in the Highlands of Scotland, entered
the Army in June, 1745, as Lieutenant of Loudon’s Highlanders;
served through the Scotch Rebellion; made the Campaign in Flanders,
1747, and was promoted to a company on the 1st October of that
year. At the peace of 1748, he went on Half-Pay and so remained
until the 9th April, 1756, when he was appointed to the 42nd
Highlanders previous to the embarcation of that Regiment for
America. He was wounded in the attack on Ticonderoga in 1758, and
was appointed by General Amherst Major of the 17th Foot on the 11th
July, 1759; was promoted to be Lieutenant-Colonel in the Army, 1st
February, 1762 and commanded his Regiment in the expedition that
year against Martinico and Havana. On the 1st May, 1773, he became
Lieutenant-Colonel of the 57th or West Middlesex Foot, returned
to America in 1776 with his Regiment at the breaking out of the
Revolution; was appointed Maj. General 19th February, 1779, Colonel
of his Regiment 2d November, 1780, and commanded the British Forces
in West Florida, where after a gallant though ineffectual defence
he was obliged to surrender Pensacola to the Spaniards 10th May,
1781. He became Lieutenant-General 28th September, 1787; General in
the Army, 26th January, 1797, and died in the fore part of 1806.
Brown, IV., 155, 159.
Stewart’s Sketches of the Highlanders, I, 295, 306, 359, 370;
II, 5, app. iii; Knox Journal, I, 373; II, 401; Beatson’s
Naval and Mil. Mem. V, 50, 226-233; VI, 274-280; Army Lists.
Wilson’s Orderly Book, page 94.
_Moses Campbell._
A native of Scotland, joined the 42nd Regt. and was promoted
Sergeant.
Served with this Regiment throughout the war of French and Indians
in America of 1756-63, discharged at the reduction, and settled
with his family on a portion of Maj. Allan Campbell’s (same Regt.)
grant of land, situated on the south (bank) side of Lake Champlain,
between Crown Point (about 5 miles above the point) and Ticonderoga.
Also served (possibly in the Royal Highland Emigrants, bounty 50s
rendezvous Lake Champlain, 1775) in the War of Independence of
1775, (for which his property was confiscated, including boats.)
He died in active (British) service on the 18th Feb. 1781.
His widow, Elizabeth, and seven children claimed 366 pounds for
losses, allowed 80 pounds.
N. B. On behalf of her son, Alexander, (aged 21 years), 50 pounds,
who complained that one of the rebels was now living in his house,
Feb. 1783.
_Gordon Graham._
Gordon Graham of Drainie in the Highlands of Scotland, was
appointed ensign in the 43rd Highlanders in Oct. 25, 1739, and
was made lieutenant June 24, 1743. He served in Flanders and
shared in the defeat at Fontenoy in 1745, after which the Regiment
returned home. In 1747 he made another campaign in Flanders. On
August 7, 1747, he was appointed captain. In 1749 the number of
the regiment was changed to the 42d and Mr. Graham obtained a
company in it 3d June, 1752, came to America in 1756, was at the
surrender of Fort William Henry under Colonel Munro in 1757, and
was wounded at Ticonderoga in 1758. The Major of the Regiment
having been killed on that occasion Captain Graham succeeded to the
vacancy, July 17th, 1758, and made the campaign of 1759 and 1760
under Amherst. He next served in the West Indies in the expedition
against Martinique and July 9, 1762, became Lieutenant Colonel of
the Regiment, which returned to New York, and in the year 1763,
proceeded to the relief of Fort Pitt, defeating the Indians on the
way in the Battle of Bushy Run. In December, 1770, he retired after
31 years of service in the Regiment. As his name does not appear in
the army list of 1771 it is presumed that he died at this time.
Brown’s Highland Clans IV, 139, 159. Beatson’s Naval and Mil.
Mem. II, 530. Wilson’s Orderly Book, p. 14.
_John Graham._
John Graham was the brother of Thomas; entered the 42nd regiment as
Ensign and was promoted to a Lieutenancy 25th January, 1776; was
wounded at Ticonderoga 1758; became Captain in February, 1762, and
was again wounded at Bushy Run in 1763; shortly after which his
company having been disbanded, he went on half pay. He rejoined
the regiment 25th December, 1765, and is dropped in 1772, having
attained the rank of field officer.
Stewart I, 359, Army Lists. N. Y. Col. Manuscripts, p. 729,
Vol. 10.
[Illustration: Grave of Jane McCrea, Union Cemetery, between Hudson
Falls and Fort Edward Major Duncan Campbell is now buried in this
lot.]
_Thomas Graham._
Thomas Graham, or Graeme, of Duchay, entered the 43rd, or Black
Watch, as Ensign June 30, 1741; was promoted to a Lieutenancy
August 6, 1746, and obtained a company February 15, 1756, shortly
before the regiment, then the 42nd, came to America. He served in
the several Campaigns on the northern lakes; was wounded at
Ticonderoga in 1758; was again wounded at the battle of Bushy Run,
near Pittsburg, in 1763; served in the subsequent campaigns against
the Indians, and embarked for Ireland in 1767. He succeeded Major
Reid 31st March, 1770, and became Lieutenant-Colonel 12th December
following. He retired from the army December, 1771, after 30 years
of service.
Army Lists. Stewart. N. Y. Colonial Manuscripts, p. 729, Vol.
10.
_Francis Grant._
Francis Grant, son of the Laird of Grant, and brother of Sir
Ludovick Grant, of Grant, Scotland, was received from half-pay
in Loudon’s Regiment and was made ensign in the Black Watch Oct.
25, 1739. Nov. 5, 1739, he was made lieutenant; June 18, 1743,
captain; and Oct. 3, 1745, he became major. A vacancy occurring
in the lieutenant-colonelcy, in December, 1755, the men of the
Regiment subscribed a sum of money among themselves to purchase the
step for him, but it was not required; he had already obtained his
promotion. He accompanied the Regiment to America in 1756 and was
present at the bloody battle of Ticonderoga, July 8, 1758, where he
was wounded. In the following year he accompanied Amherst on his
expedition, and in 1760 was in command of the van of the Army from
Oswego to Montreal. In 1761 he commanded the Army sent to the south
to chastise the Cherokees. He served as Brigadier-General in the
expedition against Martinico in 1762, and on the 19th of February
of that year became colonel in the army. On July 9, 1762, after
twenty-three years of service in the Black Watch Regiment, he was
removed and appointed to the command of the 90th Light Infantry.
In August, 1762, he commanded the 4th Brigade at the siege of
Havana and went on half pay at the peace of 1763. In November,
1768, he became colonel of the 63rd; Major-General in 1770; and
Lieutenant-General in 1777. He died at the beginning of 1782 (Army
Lists).
Lieut.-Gen. Grant’s daughter was married to the Hon. and Rt. Rev.
George Murray, fourth son of the Duke of Athol, and Bishop of St.
David’s.
Brown’s Highland Clans, IV, 155.
Knox’s Journal, II, 404, 410, 465.
Beatson N. and M., Mem. III, 363, 359.
Debrett’s Peerage. Wilson’s Orderly Book, p. 3.
_James Grant._
James Grant, appointed Ensign, Nov. 20, 1746; Lieutenant, Jan. 22,
1756; Captain, Dec. 26, 1760; removed Aug. 13, 1762, after 16 years
of service in the Regiment and was made Fort-Major Limerick. Died
in 1778. He was wounded at Ticonderoga.
Stewart of Garth, Appendix.
_William Grant._
William Grant, appointed Ensign, Oct. 1, 1745; Lieutenant, May 22,
1746; Captain, July 23, 1758; Major, Dec. 5, 1777; retired August,
1778, after 33 years of service with rank of Brevet Lieut.-Colonel.
He was wounded at the battle of Ticonderoga.
Stewart of Garth, Appendix.
_James Gray._
James Gray was taken from the Half-pay list and appointed
Lieutenant in the 42nd Royal Highlanders 30th January, 1756. His
name is omitted in the Army List of 1765.
Stewart’s Highlanders. Wilson’s Orderly Book, page 83.
_Robert Gray._
Robert Gray, appointed Ensign, June 6, 1745; Lieutenant, June 9,
1747; Captain, July 22, 1758. He was wounded at Ticonderoga. Aug.
2, 1759, after 14 years of service in the Regiment, he was promoted
to the 55th Regiment. He died in 1771 with rank of Lieut.-Colonel.
Stewart of Garth, Appendix.
_Alexander McIntosh._
Alexander McIntosh was taken from half pay in 1756 and appointed
Lieutenant in the 42nd. He was wounded at Ticonderoga, 1758, and
again at Martinico in 1762, and was promoted to a company 24th July
of the same year. He went on half pay in 1763 and was not again
called on active service until 25th December, 1770, when he was
appointed to the 10th regiment then serving in America. Captain
McIntosh was killed at the storming of Fort Washington, 16th
November, 1776.
Army Lists. Beatson’s Naval and Military Memoirs. N. Y.
Colonial Manuscripts, p. 729, Vol. 10.
_Norman McLeod._
Norman McLeod entered the army as ensign of the 42d January 1756,
and was promoted to Lieutenancy in the 69th in June 1761. At the
peace of 1763 he elected to remain in this country and received
3,000 acres of land and retired on half pay. Sometime later he was
appointed Commissioner at Niagara under Sir William Johnson. At the
breaking out of the War of the Revolution he offered his services
to Governor Martin of North Carolina. Later he was captured and was
a prisoner for about five years.
Wm. M. McBean, Secy. St. Andrew’s Society of the State of New
York.
_John MacNeil._
John MacNeil was appointed ensign, Aug. 6, 1742, Lieutenant Oct.
10, 1745; Captain, Dec. 16, 1752; Major, July 9, 1762. He died
at the siege of Havana in 1762 after 20 years of service in the
Regiment.
Stewart of Garth, Appendix.
_David Milne._
David Mill, or Milne, received a commission as Lieutenant in this
Corps 19th July, 1757; was wounded at Ticonderoga in 1758, and
again at Martinique in 1762; retired from the army at the peace of
1763.
N. Y. Colonial Manuscripts, p. 729, Vol. 10.
_James Murray._
James Murray, second son of Lord George Murray, by his marriage
with Amelia Murray, heiress of Strowan and Glencarse, and grandson
of the first Duke of Atholl, was born at Tullibardine on the
19th of March, 1734, and it is interesting to know that Lord John
Murray, who was destined in after years to be his colonel, was
called upon to be his godfather. A commission as Lieutenant in the
Saxon Grenadier Guards was obtained for him in 1749, and he joined
his regiment in 1751. He served against the forces of Frederick
the Great until the Saxon Army capitulated at Pirna on the Elbe in
October, 1756. He was released on parole and returned to Scotland
in 1757 and on the nomination of his uncle, James Duke of Atholl,
was given a captain’s commission in the Black Watch and was placed
in command of one of the three additional companies then being
raised for service in America. He reached New York in April, 1758,
and commanded Captain Reid’s company in the unsuccessful attack on
Ticonderoga--his own company having been left in garrison at Fort
Edward. He was wounded but was soon able to return to duty and took
part in the successful expedition of 1759 to Lake Champlain. Toward
the close of that year he was given command--by Lord John Murray’s
desire--of the Grenadier Company of the newly-raised 2nd Battalion,
and with this battalion he served in the advance on Montreal in
1760 and in the capture of Martinique in 1762. He was wounded here
and invalided home and was on sick leave for more than six years.
He rejoined the Black Watch in 1768 and in 1769 was appointed
Captain-lieutenant in the 3rd Foot Guards, obtaining his promotion
as Captain and Lieutenant-colonel the following year. In 1772 he
was elected member of Parliament for Perthshire, a position which
he held for twenty-two years. He was appointed Governor of Upnor
Castle in 1775 and Fort William in 1780, but these were merely
nominal posts and did not interfere with his other duties. In 1776
he bought Strowan (originally the property of his mother), from his
nephew, the fourth Duke of Atholl.
On the outbreak of the War of Independence, Col. Murray offered
to raise a regiment of Highlanders for service in America, but
this offer was refused, and in March, 1777, he was sent out to
join the brigade of Guards under General Howe in New Jersey. He
was with Lord Cornwallis at Quibbletown and presumably took part
in the actions at Brandywine and Germantown in 1777. He spent the
following winter in quarters at Philadelphia, and left America in
the summer of 1778 and joined the Atholl Highlanders in Ireland
in September of that year, of which regiment he was given the
command. This regiment remained in Ireland during the war, at the
conclusion of which it was disbanded. James Murray was appointed
Lieutenant-colonel-commandant of the 78th Highlanders in 1783, but
as he was already a general officer he never did any duty with this
regiment. After 1783 General Murray resided a good deal at Strowan;
in 1786 he was promoted full Colonel of the 78th (by that time the
72nd), and in 1793 he was made Lieutenant-general. In March, 1794,
he felt himself obliged to resign his seat in Parliament owing to
ill health and a few days later--on the 19th of March--he died in
London and was buried in St. Margaret’s, Westminster.
Of Lord George Murray’s three sons, General James seems to have
been the one who most resembled his father. He had inherited the
Jacobite General’s sympathetic knowledge of Highland character,
something of his pride, and the same affectionate disposition. And
that he had at least a share of his father’s determination, and
presence of mind is shown by two anecdotes which have been handed
down with regard to him. One of these refers to his earlier days,
and is to the effect that, having been attacked by a highwayman one
night that he was driving over a heath near London, he leant out of
the window of the chaise, “groped in the dark for the ears of his
assailant’s horse,” and with the brief but expressive exclamation.
“Thereut’s-” fired a shot which ended the highwayman’s career. The
other relates that during the Gordon Riots of 1780 Colonel James
Murray was seated next Lord George Gordon in the House of Commons
at the very moment at which the mob threatened to break into the
House. Colonel Murray with a soldier’s instinct drew his sword,
pointed it at Lord George, and notwithstanding that he was his
cousin, declared his intention of running him through the body if
a single one of the rioters should enter. His promptness saved the
situation, but he had committed a breach of the privileges of the
House and was ordered to apologize on bended knee to the Speaker.
Colonel Murray made the required amende, but on rising from his
knee took out his handkerchief and dusted it, remarking, “Damned
Dirty House this; sooner it’s cleaned out the better.”
Army Lists: Brown’s Highl. Clans, IV, 159, 300, 304, 306.
Wilson’s Orderly Book, p. 67. Military History of Perthshire,
p. 411-413.
Stewart of Garth gives the following in regard to General
Murray’s wound, received at the capture of Martinique; (page
126, Vol. 10.)
“The musket ball entered his left side, under the lower rib,
passed up through the left lobe of the lung, (as ascertained
after his death) crossed his chest, and mounting up to his
right shoulder, lodged under the scapula. His case being
considered desperate, the only object of the surgeon was to
make his situation as easy as possible for, the few hours
they supposed he had to live; but, to the great surprise
of all, he was on his legs in a few weeks, and, before he
reached England, was quite recovered, or at least his health
and appetite were restored. He was never afterwards, however,
able to lie down; and during the thirty-two years of his
subsequent life, he slept in an upright posture, supported in
his bed by pillows.”
_Lord John Murray._
Lord John Murray, born on the 14th of April, 1711, was the eldest
son of John, first Duke of Atholl, by his second wife, the Hon.
Mary Ross, and half-brother to John, Marquess of Tullibardine, and
Lord George Murray. He became an ensign in the 3rd Foot Guards
(now the Scots Guards) in 1727, and a captain in the same regiment
in 1738. Immediately after the mutiny of the regiment in 1743 he
applied for the colonelcy in the 42nd or Black Watch, but he did
not obtain the appointment he so greatly desired until two years
later. In July, 1743, he was appointed first aide-de-camp to George
II and was in attendance on the King in Germany at the close of
the Dettingen campaign, but returned to England without having
taken part in any engagements. In April 1745, when at last gazetted
colonel of the Black Watch, he proceeded to join his regiment in
Flanders, but arrived too late for Fontenoy. He distinguished
himself, however, during the subsequent retreat of the British army
to Brussels, by his defence of a pass which the French attacked
by night. For this service he was publicly thanked by the Duke
of Cumberland. In 1745 he returned home with his regiment but in
1747 he was in the Netherlands taking part in the attempted relief
of Hulst. After the surrender of the town by the Dutch Governor,
Lord John commanded the rear-guard in the retreat to Welsharden,
and shortly afterwards, having been ordered to take part in the
defence of Bergen-op-Zoom, he was placed in command of the British
troops in the lines there. At the close of operations he received a
message of approbation from the King.
[Illustration: From “A Military History of Perthshire”