Norman MacLeod of MacLeod was born on 18 July 1812 at Dunvegan, Skye.[2] He was the son of John Norman MacLeod of MacLeod (1788–1835),[3] 24th Chief of Clan MacLeod and his wife Anne Stephenson (−1861).[4] He was educated at Harrow and then went abroad to Paris and Vienna. In 1835, Norman's father died and he subsequently succeeded to the chiefship of Clan MacLeod.[2]
Norman attempted many costly improvements at Dunvegan Castle, as well as unsuccessful ventures in farming, and greatly encumbered the clan's estates and thus ruined himself.[2][better source needed]
During the enthusiasm for the Volunteer movement following an invasion scare in 1859, a group from the South Kensington Museum, headed by Norman, approached the War Office with an offer to raise two companies from the engineering and allied professions. The proposal was accepted in January 1860 and enlistment of the 1st Middlesex Engineers began on 6 February, creating the first Engineer Volunteer Corps. Norman was appointed Captain in command, Major a year later, and then Lieutenant-Colonel as the unit rapidly grew beyond its initial two companies. Norman relinquished command in 1871 and was appointed Honorary Colonel of the corps.[5][6]
Family life
In 1837, Norman married the Hon. Louisa Barbara St. John (1818–1880), only daughter of the 14th Baron St John of Bletso. In this first marriage, Norman had a daughter and four sons. His daughter, Louisa Cecilia Macleod, later married John Moyer Heathcote, an English barrister and real tennis player. In 1881, he married, secondly, Hanna, daughter of Baron von Ettingshausen (Austria). Norman had no children in his second marriage.[2]
Norman died in Paris, France, on 5 February 1895, and was buried at Duirinish Church at Dunvegan.[2]
Succession of the chiefship after his death
Norman's eldest son, Norman Magnus MacLeod of MacLeod (1839–1929), succeeded him as 26th Chief of Clan MacLeod. The 26th Chief later died without male issue.[7] Norman's second eldest son, Torquil Olave (1841–1857) had earlier died without issue, as well.[8] The 26th Chief of Clan MacLeod was, therefore, succeeded by Norman's third son, Sir Reginald MacLeod of MacLeod (1847–1935), as the 27th Chief of Clan MacLeod. Sir Reginald also had no sons, but two daughters. After Sir Reginald's death, he was succeeded by his eldest daughter DameFlora MacLeod of MacLeod (1878–1976), 28th Chief of Clan MacLeod and second female chief of the clan.[9][10]
I and IV azure a castle triple towered and embattled argent masoned sable windowed and porched gules and II and III gules three legs in armour proper garnished and spurred Or flexed and conjoined in triangle at the upper part of the thigh.
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Upon a torse Or and azure, A bull's head cabossed sable horned Or between two flags gules staves sable, the mantling azure double Or.
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Two lions reguardant gules armed and langued azure each holding a dagger proper.
^Major D.K. Edwards, A History of the 1st Middlesex Volunteer Engineers (101 (London) Engineer Regiment, TA) 1860–1967, London, 1967, pp. 6–15, Appendix F.
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^"Torquil Olave MACLEOD". macleodgenealogy.org. Retrieved 27 August 2009.
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^"Dame Flora MACLEOD (XXVIII Chief)". macleodgenealogy.org. Retrieved 27 August 2009.
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For other people with the same name see Norman Macleod Norman MacLeod of MacLeod 18 July 1812 5 February 1895 was the 25th Chief of Clan MacLeod Norman MacLeod of MacLeodBorn 1812 07 18 18 July 1812Dunvegan Skye ScotlandDied5 February 1895 1895 02 05 aged 82 Paris FranceTitleThe 25th Chief of Clan MacLeodPredecessorJohn Norman MacLeod father SuccessorNorman Magnus MacLeod of MacLeod son SpousesLouisa Barbara St John m 1837 wbr Hanna von Ettingshausen m 1881 wbr 1 Children5 Contents 1 Biography 2 Family life 3 Succession of the chiefship after his death 4 Coat of arms 5 Ancestry 6 ReferencesBiography EditNorman MacLeod of MacLeod was born on 18 July 1812 at Dunvegan Skye 2 He was the son of John Norman MacLeod of MacLeod 1788 1835 3 24th Chief of Clan MacLeod and his wife Anne Stephenson 1861 4 He was educated at Harrow and then went abroad to Paris and Vienna In 1835 Norman s father died and he subsequently succeeded to the chiefship of Clan MacLeod 2 Norman attempted many costly improvements at Dunvegan Castle as well as unsuccessful ventures in farming and greatly encumbered the clan s estates and thus ruined himself 2 better source needed During the enthusiasm for the Volunteer movement following an invasion scare in 1859 a group from the South Kensington Museum headed by Norman approached the War Office with an offer to raise two companies from the engineering and allied professions The proposal was accepted in January 1860 and enlistment of the 1st Middlesex Engineers began on 6 February creating the first Engineer Volunteer Corps Norman was appointed Captain in command Major a year later and then Lieutenant Colonel as the unit rapidly grew beyond its initial two companies Norman relinquished command in 1871 and was appointed Honorary Colonel of the corps 5 6 Family life EditIn 1837 Norman married the Hon Louisa Barbara St John 1818 1880 only daughter of the 14th Baron St John of Bletso In this first marriage Norman had a daughter and four sons His daughter Louisa Cecilia Macleod later married John Moyer Heathcote an English barrister and real tennis player In 1881 he married secondly Hanna daughter of Baron von Ettingshausen Austria Norman had no children in his second marriage 2 Norman died in Paris France on 5 February 1895 and was buried at Duirinish Church at Dunvegan 2 Succession of the chiefship after his death EditNorman s eldest son Norman Magnus MacLeod of MacLeod 1839 1929 succeeded him as 26th Chief of Clan MacLeod The 26th Chief later died without male issue 7 Norman s second eldest son Torquil Olave 1841 1857 had earlier died without issue as well 8 The 26th Chief of Clan MacLeod was therefore succeeded by Norman s third son Sir Reginald MacLeod of MacLeod 1847 1935 as the 27th Chief of Clan MacLeod Sir Reginald also had no sons but two daughters After Sir Reginald s death he was succeeded by his eldest daughter Dame Flora MacLeod of MacLeod 1878 1976 28th Chief of Clan MacLeod and second female chief of the clan 9 10 Coat of arms EditHis coat of arms is described citation needed thus Shield I and IV azure a castle triple towered and embattled argent masoned sable windowed and porched gules and II and III gules three legs in armour proper garnished and spurred Or flexed and conjoined in triangle at the upper part of the thigh Crest and mantle Upon a torse Or and azure A bull s head cabossed sable horned Or between two flags gules staves sable the mantling azure double Or Supporters Two lions reguardant gules armed and langued azure each holding a dagger proper Ancestry EditAncestors of Norman MacLeod of MacLeod16 Norman MacLeod 22nd of MacLeod8 John MacLeod of MacLeod younger17 Janet Macdonald4 Maj Gen Norman MacLeod 23rd of MacLeod18 Alexander Brodie 19th of Brodie MP9 Amelia Brodie19 Mary Sleigh2 John Norman MacLeod 24th of MacLeod MP20 10 Stackhouse MC21 5 Sarah Stackhouse22 11 23 1 Norman MacLeod 25th of MacLeod24 12 25 6 John Stephenson of Kent26 13 27 3 Anne Stephenson28 14 29 7 30 15 31 References Edit Norman MacLeod 25th of Macleod GENI Retrieved 21 January 2021 a b c d e Norman MACLEOD XXV Chief macleodgenealogy org Retrieved 27 August 2009 John Norman MACLEOD XXIV Chief macleodgenealogy org Archived from the original on 27 July 2011 Retrieved 27 August 2009 Anne STEPHENSON macleodgenealogy org Retrieved 27 August 2009 Army List Major D K Edwards A History of the 1st Middlesex Volunteer Engineers 101 London Engineer Regiment TA 1860 1967 London 1967 pp 6 15 Appendix F Norman Magnus MACLEOD XXVI Chief macleodgenealogy org Archived from the original on 27 July 2011 Retrieved 27 August 2009 Torquil Olave MACLEOD macleodgenealogy org Retrieved 27 August 2009 Sir Reginald MACLEOD XXVII Chief macleodgenealogy org Archived from the original on 27 July 2011 Retrieved 27 August 2009 Dame Flora MACLEOD XXVIII Chief macleodgenealogy org Retrieved 27 August 2009 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Norman MacLeod of MacLeod amp oldid 1113476614, wikipedia, 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