Duncan McLean was born January 20, 1868 in Renton, Scotland. His father James Henderson McLean (1840-1906), a dye works laborer, and mother Jane Paterson (1841-1494) were both from Renton. In addition to Duncan they had the following children: Jane Wardrop McLean (1866-1947), James Paterson McLean (1869-1902), Isabella McLean (1872-1959), John McPhee McLean (1874-1949), Andrew Wardrop Steele McLean (1878-1864), and Janet Campbell Murray McLean (b. 1881).
In the late 19th century Renton became a center of football excellence. Renton FC was a driving force in the creation of the Scottish Football Association and played in the first competitive game in Scotland. Duncan McLean was a defender for Renton before joining Everton FC in 1890. He was on the championship team with Everton in 1890-91. When Everton decided to leave their home at Anfield, McLean was one of only two players who stayed behind to form Liverpool FC, founded by John Houlding in 1892. McLean was a tough fullback for the first season at Liverpool, scoring six times in 86 games. He left Liverpool in 1895 to join St. Bernard's in Edinburgh, where he ended his career. For more on Duncan McLean and the founding of Liverpool FC, see Team of All the Macs, by Alan Wilson. Skipton: Vertical, 2011. https://www.lfchistory.net/Players/Player/Profile/746.
Duncan McLean returned to Renton and married Kate Fox in 1894. They had five children: James McLean (b. 1895), Mary McLean (b. 1897), George Fox McLean (1898-1968), Duncan McLean (b. 1901), and William McLean. Following his football career, Duncan became a laborer at the Turkey Red dye works, where his father worked before him. Following the death of his wife Kate in 1907, he married Jane Kelso of Renton in 1908. He passed away November 17, 1941 at 20 Lennox Street, Renton. He was 73.
In the late 19th century Renton became a center of football excellence. Renton FC was a driving force in the creation of the Scottish Football Association and played in the first competitive game in Scotland. Duncan McLean was a defender for Renton before joining Everton FC in 1890. He was on the championship team with Everton in 1890-91. When Everton decided to leave their home at Anfield, McLean was one of only two players who stayed behind to form Liverpool FC, founded by John Houlding in 1892. McLean was a tough fullback for the first season at Liverpool, scoring six times in 86 games. He left Liverpool in 1895 to join St. Bernard's in Edinburgh, where he ended his career. For more on Duncan McLean and the founding of Liverpool FC, see Team of All the Macs, by Alan Wilson. Skipton: Vertical, 2011. https://www.lfchistory.net/Players/Player/Profile/746.
Duncan McLean returned to Renton and married Kate Fox in 1894. They had five children: James McLean (b. 1895), Mary McLean (b. 1897), George Fox McLean (1898-1968), Duncan McLean (b. 1901), and William McLean. Following his football career, Duncan became a laborer at the Turkey Red dye works, where his father worked before him. Following the death of his wife Kate in 1907, he married Jane Kelso of Renton in 1908. He passed away November 17, 1941 at 20 Lennox Street, Renton. He was 73.
Duncan McLean was born January 20, 1868 in Renton, Scotland. His father James Henderson McLean (1840-1906), a dye works laborer, and mother Jane Paterson (1841-1494) were both from Renton. In addition to Duncan they had the following children: Jane Wardrop McLean (1866-1947), James Paterson McLean (1869-1902), Isabella McLean (1872-1959), John McPhee McLean (1874-1949), Andrew Wardrop Steele McLean (1878-1864), and Janet Campbell Murray McLean (b. 1881).
In the late 19th century Renton became a center of football excellence. Renton FC was a driving force in the creation of the Scottish Football Association and played in the first competitive game in Scotland. Duncan McLean was a defender for Renton before joining Everton FC in 1890. He was on the championship team with Everton in 1890-91. When Everton decided to leave their home at Anfield, McLean was one of only two players who stayed behind to form Liverpool FC, founded by John Houlding in 1892. McLean was a tough fullback for the first season at Liverpool, scoring six times in 86 games. He left Liverpool in 1895 to join St. Bernard's in Edinburgh, where he ended his career. For more on Duncan McLean and the founding of Liverpool FC, see Team of All the Macs, by Alan Wilson. Skipton: Vertical, 2011. https://www.lfchistory.net/Players/Player/Profile/746.
Duncan McLean returned to Renton and married Kate Fox in 1894. They had five children: James McLean (b. 1895), Mary McLean (b. 1897), George Fox McLean (1898-1968), Duncan McLean (b. 1901), and William McLean. Following his football career, Duncan became a laborer at the Turkey Red dye works, where his father worked before him. Following the death of his wife Kate in 1907, he married Jane Kelso of Renton in 1908. He passed away November 17, 1941 at 20 Lennox Street, Renton. He was 73.
In the late 19th century Renton became a center of football excellence. Renton FC was a driving force in the creation of the Scottish Football Association and played in the first competitive game in Scotland. Duncan McLean was a defender for Renton before joining Everton FC in 1890. He was on the championship team with Everton in 1890-91. When Everton decided to leave their home at Anfield, McLean was one of only two players who stayed behind to form Liverpool FC, founded by John Houlding in 1892. McLean was a tough fullback for the first season at Liverpool, scoring six times in 86 games. He left Liverpool in 1895 to join St. Bernard's in Edinburgh, where he ended his career. For more on Duncan McLean and the founding of Liverpool FC, see Team of All the Macs, by Alan Wilson. Skipton: Vertical, 2011. https://www.lfchistory.net/Players/Player/Profile/746.
Duncan McLean returned to Renton and married Kate Fox in 1894. They had five children: James McLean (b. 1895), Mary McLean (b. 1897), George Fox McLean (1898-1968), Duncan McLean (b. 1901), and William McLean. Following his football career, Duncan became a laborer at the Turkey Red dye works, where his father worked before him. Following the death of his wife Kate in 1907, he married Jane Kelso of Renton in 1908. He passed away November 17, 1941 at 20 Lennox Street, Renton. He was 73.
Inscription
Erected by James McLean in memory of his wife Jane Paterson McLean who died 30th Oct 1894 aged 54 years. Also three of their family who died in infancy. The above James McLean died 15th Jan 1906 aged 64 years. Their daughter in law Kate Fox, died 24th Dec 1907 aged 39 years. Also their son Duncan died 17th Nov 1941 aged 73 years. Husband of the above Kate Fox.
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The grave stone is difficult to locate and today is covered in moss. The graveyard is derelict.
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