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Forfarian, thanks for that. I found that same reference a few days ago, so that confirms what I thought I found...or didn't find. Much of what I've found so far was pieced together initially through local histories on the Canadian side, the Selkirk Papers, and confirmed by Upper Canada land records, land surveys, maps, and census when they began decades later.
I've scanned though, not quite every page, Selkirk's and his managers' various letters, journals, etc. for information. Found quite a bit of relevant history, but only three references as to possible origins for the Angus McDonald and family. Better than nothing I suppose. I'm waiting on some documents from Library and Archives Canada, but they will likely only confirm what I already have. Many historians have tracked over the same terrain so I may just be repeating their work. It might be too much to hope for a record of Selkirk's recruiters detailing where they went when recruiting for these settlers. I'll start a post on this as it might elicit some resources I haven't found or considered yet.

Hello Debbie,
I found this thread and joined RootsChat yesterday. This is a shot in the dark, but I am trying to find information on an Angus McDonald (b. abt 1760) and family. I have searched ScotlandsPeople, FindMyPast, MyHeritage, Ancestry, etc., but there is nothing on any member of this family. I read somewhere that the Sleat records prior to 1815 were destroyed which might explain the why. They may have been from Argyllshire, but after doing significant historical digging I think they likely came from Isleornsay, Skye before emigrating to Upper Canada in 1804. In any case, as you indicated you may have some records on people of the area, and perhaps McDonalds, I thought I would give it a try. If this is a no go then I’ll start a new thread.
Angus’ wife is Nancy McLaughlin(b.1764) and sons: Allan(1786), John(1788), Donald(1789), Archibald(1791), Hector(1800), and Neil(1802). I descend from Neil.
Many Thanks,
Adam on V.I.