Alexander Monro, of Auchinbowie

Notes:

Alexander Munro of Achinbowie married the daughter of Sir Robert Stewart of Dillicoutrie. Sir Robert was the brother of the Earl of Bute.

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - L/49

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - L/48

"Major George Munro of Achinbowie married Margaret daughter to Robert Bruce of Achinbowie by whom he had Alexander and George a Lieut. in Montagues Regiment."

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - L/49

"Alexander Munro of Achinbowie married Anne daughter to Sir Robert Stewart of Dillicoutrie brother to the Earle of bute by whom he has George Robert Alexander Hugh Cecile Margaret and Mary."

"Alexander of Auchinbowie d 12 Oct 1742;...4 drs."

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The following is a transcription of RW "Billy" Munro's genealogy notes:

[Alexander Monro] «i»Third son of Alexander Monro, of Auchinbowie (d. 1742) and Anne Stewart; baptized 10 August 1724; writer in Edinburgh; died unmarried 15 February 1750, when next of kin was sister [sic] Cecil.

Munro Tree (L/49). Inglis 8, 50. (not in Mackenzie 311). Inglis in Miscellanea Genealogica et Heraldica (1920) p. 14. Edinburgh Testaments 16 November 1750.
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«i»Alexander Monro of Auchinbowie, elder son of Col George Monro of Auchinbowie (d. c. 1721) & Margaret Bruce; Burgess & G.B. Glasgow, 1716; inherited Auchinbowie 1720; Commissary of Stirling, 1721; elder of St. Ninian's, 1722; granted trust deed for estate, 1733; suc. 1738 to Riddoch or Reidheugh, near Bearcrofts; d. 12 Oct 1742, having m. 1719 Anne Stewart (d. Edinburgh 1763), with issue - George (1721-93), Robert (1722-43), Alexander (1724-50), Heugh (b. 1729), John (fl 1755), dr. Cecil (1719-1786), Margaret (b. 1723, d. young), Grissell (b. 1726, d. young).

Munro Tree L/49; MHM p. 311; John A. Inglis, The Monros of Auchinbowie, pp. 8, 48-51; . Inglis in Misc. Gen & Her (1920), pp. 13-14; D. Robertson, House of Lords Appeals, pp. 387-91; R.E. Wright-St. Clair, Doctors Monro, pp. 5, 59; Scots Magazine (1763) 527; Scottish Peerage ii 296 s v. Bute; Glasgow Burgess Roll (16 Feb 1716); National Library of Scotland Saltoun Papers, MS 16579 fols 79-82.
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(R. W. Munro's genealogy notes)
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Birth:
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Alexander married Anne Stewart in 1719. Anne was born about 1689; died in 1763 in Edinburgh, , Midlothian, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Cecil Monro was born in 1719; died in 1786.
2. George Munro was born in 1721; died in 1793.
3. Robert Munro was born in 1722; died in 1743 in Dettingen.
4. Margaret Munro was born in 1723.
5. Alexander Munro was born in 1724; was christened on 10 Aug 1724; died on 15 Feb 1750.
6. Grissell Munro was born in 1726.
7. Hugh Munro was born in 1729; and died.
8. John Munro was born about 1731; and died.
9. Mary Munro was born est 1733; and died.

Notes:

Lieutenant Colonel George Munro of Bearcrofts, later of Auchinbowie. His wife was from Achinbowie.

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) L/48

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - L/47

"Sir Alexander of Bearcrofts,...d 4 Jan 1704 having had George, Archibald, Alexander, John and 5 drs."

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - L/48

"Major George Munro of Achinbowie married Margaret daughter to Robert Bruce of Achinbowie by whom he had Alexander and George a Lieut. in Montagues Regiment."

"Major George of Bearcrofts later of Auchinbowie became Lt-Col and d c. 1721; son George..."

Ref: "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
311-312

VI. GEORGE MONRO, second of Bearcrofts, who entered the Army, and acquired the rank of Major in an infantry regiment. He married Margaret, daughter of an heiress of Robert Bruce of Auchenbowie. In the garden at that mansion there is an old sun-dial with a carving of the arms of Monro and Bruce quartered, and having the initials G.M. M.B. cut upon it. They had issue--

1. Alexander, who seems to have died before his father.

2. George, who succeeded his father.

He married secondly, Ann, daughter of Sir Robert Stewart of Tilliecoultry, a Lord of Session, and uncle of Sir james, first Earl of Bute, with issue--

3. Robert.

4. Albert.

5. Hugh.

6. Cecil.

7. Margaret; and 8, Mary.

We are not at all clear about these marriages, and think there must have been another head of the house which is here missed out.

He died about 1760, when he was succeeded by his eldest son, VII. GEORGE MONRO,...

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The following is a transcription of RW "Billy" Munro's genealogy notes:

[Sir Alexander Munro of Bearcrofts] «i»Third son of Reverend George Monro, Suddie (Black Isle) (died circa 1642) and Mary Primrose; in 1668 "Engagement" fought at Worcester as Major in Royalist Army 1651; bought Bearcrofts Stirlingshire in1657; Commissary of Stirlingshire 1661; Advocate 1662; Commissioner of Supply for Stirlingshire 1661,1667,1678,1689,1690,1696; NP 26 March, 1669;Clerk of Session 1669-1676;implicated in Rye House plot 1683; imprisoned in Edinburgh Tolbooth November 1683 to September 1684; took test and readmitted advocate 1685; Solicitor General March- May, 1689;Commissioner for Stirlingshire in Scots parliment June1690 to January, 1704; knighted 1695 or 1696; died 4 January, 1704, having married Lillias Easton, with issue - George( died circa 1721), Archibald (Born 1666, died circa 1697), Alexander born 1667, twin, died young), John (1670-1740). Margaret( born 1664) ,Mary (born 1667 twin, died young), Lillias, Jean (married William Semple) and Mary (1676-1706)

Munro Tree L/47; Not in Shaw;s "Knights", Leven & Melville Papers (Bannatyne Club) 153, 245; Parliamentary Papers iii 152-3; R. Woodrow "Sufferings" iv 53; History MSS new series vii 272; Darien Papers (1849) page 393; Calendar of State papers (Domestic) (1694-5) 446, (1696) 121, (1698) 57; Riley (King William & the Scottish Politicians 30/a (1697) 80; RW Munro article in Clan Munro Magazine xviii 24-29; 3RPC ix 173, 178; Acts of the Parliaments of Scotland vii 93, 506-J.P. 1683, 544,viii 226, ix 23 (Solicitor General) ; 71, 140, x 29,Commisioner of Supply; Mackenzie 91, 310-311; Dr. Donald Munro's Memoirs in Professor Alex's "Works" (1781); J.A. Inglis Miscellanea Genealogica et Heraldica 10-36; R.E.Wright -St. Clair Drs Monro pp2-4; Edith E.B. Thompson " Parliament of Scotland" 1690-1702 page 24; Culloden Papers 22; Scottish RecordsOffice NP 2/10 (26 march, 1689)i 224,228,248 (? & 153); Edinburgh University Journal (Summer 1954) xvii 80; McGill ii 1180.«/i»
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The following is a transcription of RW "Billy" Munro's genealogy notes:

«i»Alexander Monro of Auchinbowie elder son of Col George Monro of Auchinbowie (d. c. 1721) & Margaret Bruce; Burgess & G.B. Glasgow, 1716; inherited Auchinbowie 1720; Commissary of Stirling, 1721; elder of St. Ninian's, 1722; granted trust deed for estate, 1733; suc. 1738 to Riddoch or Reidheugh, near Bearcrofts; d. 12 Oct 1742, having m. 1719 Anne Stewart (d. Edinburgh 1763), with issue - George (1721-93), Robert (1722-43), Alexander (1724-50), Heugh (b. 1729), John (fl 1755), dr. Cecil (1719-1786), Margaret (b. 1723, d. young), Grissell (b. 1726, d. young).

Munro Tree L/49; MHM p. 311; John A. Inglis, The Monros of Auchinbowie, pp. 8, 48-51; . Inglis in Misc. Gen & Her (1920), pp. 13-14; D. Robertson, House of Lords Appeals, pp. 387-91; R.E. Wright-St. Clair, Doctors Monro, pp. 5, 59; Scots Magazine (1763) 527; Scottish Peerage ii 296 s v. Bute; Glasgow Burgess Roll (16 Feb 1716); National Library of Scotland Saltoun Papers, MS 16579 fols 79-82.«/i»
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Birth:
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George married Margaret Bruce. Margaret was born about 1664; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - L/48

"Major George Munro of Achinbowie married Margaret daughter to Robert Bruce of Achinbowie by whom he had Alexander and George a Lieut. in Montagues Regiment."

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The following is a transcription of RW "Billy" Munro's genealogy notes:

«i»Alexander Monro of Auchinbowie elder son of Col George Monro of Auchinbowie (d. c. 1721) & Margaret Bruce; Burgess & G.B. Glasgow, 1716; inherited Auchinbowie 1720; Commissary of Stirling, 1721; elder of St. Ninian's, 1722; granted trust deed for estate, 1733; suc. 1738 to Riddoch or Reidheugh, near Bearcrofts; d. 12 Oct 1742, having m. 1719 Anne Stewart (d. Edinburgh 1763), with issue - George (1721-93), Robert (1722-43), Alexander (1724-50), Heugh (b. 1729), John (fl 1755), dr. Cecil (1719-1786), Margaret (b. 1723, d. young), Grissell (b. 1726, d. young).

Munro Tree L/49; MHM p. 311; John A. Inglis, The Monros of Auchinbowie, pp. 8, 48-51; . Inglis in Misc. Gen & Her (1920), pp. 13-14; D. Robertson, House of Lords Appeals, pp. 387-91; R.E. Wright-St. Clair, Doctors Monro, pp. 5, 59; Scots Magazine (1763) 527; Scottish Peerage ii 296 s v. Bute; Glasgow Burgess Roll (16 Feb 1716); National Library of Scotland Saltoun Papers, MS 16579 fols 79-82.«/i»
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Birth:
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Notes:

Sir Alexander Munro of Bearcrofts served as a Major in a Regiment of Foot in Ireland. He fought at the Battle of Worcester and was captured there, but later escaped from prison.

He was advocate and clerk of session and served as Commissioner of Supply for Sterlingshire. He sat in Scots Parliament as commissioner for shire. His arms are recorded in the Lyon Register.

His wife was Lilias Eastoun of Couston. In addition to the sons that are listed, they had 5 daughters.

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) - L/47 & Q/41

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - L/43

"Mr George Munro [? Henry] Primroses daughter /illegible/ by whom he had Mr George Lieutenant Collonel David and Mr Alexander Munro and daughters."

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - L/47

"Sir Alexander Munro was Commissar of Stirline Major of Foot in Ireland."

"Sir Alexander of Bearcrofts, advocate and clerk of session, Commissioner of Supply for Stirlingshire, sat is Scots Parliament as commissioner for shire, arms recorded in Lyon Reg, m Lilias dr of John Eastoun of Couston, and d 4 Jan 1704 having had George, Archibald, Alexander, John and 5 drs."

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Q/41

"...For Munros at Worcester see RSM's Lexington Munroes v, vi and add Major Alexander L/47 who was captured but later escaped from prison (Memorial to Prince of Orange for Alex Monro of Barecrofts, and Life of Prof Alexander L/51 in his Works)."

Ref: "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
310-311

V. SIR ALEXANDER MONRO, first of Bearcrofts, who adopted the Army as his profession and served for some time as Major in an infantry regiment in Ireland. He was knighted for his distinguished services in the army, and appointed Commissioner of Stirling. About the same time he purchased the estate of Bearcrofts in that county. He on the 26th of February, 1662, had been admitted a member of the Scottish Bar, at which, in conjunction with Duncan Forbes, III. of Culloden, he exercised considerable influence in mitigating the penalties inflicted upon many of the Scottish nobility and gentry for the part taken by them in the Rebellion of 1688. In the reign of King William, Sir Alexander served as one of the Commissioners for the "Plantation of Kirks," the Duke of Argyll being President, and was M.P. for the County of Stirling from 1690 to 1702.

Sir Alexander married, with issue, among several other sons and daughters--

1. George, his heir and successor.

2. John, I. of Achenbowie, of whom presently.

He died in 1702, when he was succeeded by his eldest son, VI. GEORGE MONRO,...

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Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - p. vi

Sir Alexander was an advocate or barrister.

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The following is a transcription of RW "Billy" Munro's genealogy notes:

[Sir Alexander Munro of Bearcrofts] «i»Third son of Reverend George Monro, Suddie (Black Isle) (died circa 1642) and Mary Primrose; in 1668 "Engagement" fought at Worcester as Major in Royalist Army 1651; bought Bearcrofts Stirlingshire in1657; Commissary of Stirlingshire 1661; Advocate 1662; Commissioner of Supply for Stirlingshire 1661,1667,1678,1689,1690,1696; NP 26 March, 1669;Clerk of Session 1669-1676;implicated in Rye House plot 1683; imprisoned in Edinburgh Tolbooth November 1683 to September 1684; took test and readmitted advocate 1685; Solicitor General March- May, 1689;Commissioner for Stirlingshire in Scots parliment June1690 to January, 1704; knighted 1695 or 1696; died 4 January, 1704, having married Lillias Easton, with issue - George( died circa 1721), Archibald (Born 1666, died circa 1697), Alexander born 1667, twin, died young), John (1670-1740). Margaret( born 1664) ,Mary (born 1667 twin, died young), Lillias, Jean (married William Semple) and Mary (1676-1706)

Munro Tree L/47; Not in Shaw;s "Knights", Leven & Melville Papers (Bannatyne Club) 153, 245; Parliamentary Papers iii 152-3; R. Woodrow "Sufferings" iv 53; History MSS new series vii 272; Darien Papers (1849) page 393; Calendar of State papers (Domestic) (1694-5) 446, (1696) 121, (1698) 57; Riley (King William & the Scottish Politicians 30/a (1697) 80; RW Munro article in Clan Munro Magazine xviii 24-29; 3RPC ix 173, 178; Acts of the Parliaments of Scotland vii 93, 506-J.P. 1683, 544,viii 226, ix 23 (Solicitor General) ; 71, 140, x 29,Commisioner of Supply; Mackenzie 91, 310-311; Dr. Donald Munro's Memoirs in Professor Alex's "Works" (1781); J.A. Inglis Miscellanea Genealogica et Heraldica 10-36; R.E.Wright -St. Clair Drs Monro pp2-4; Edith E.B. Thompson " Parliament of Scotland" 1690-1702 page 24; Culloden Papers 22; Scottish RecordsOffice NP 2/10 (26 march, 1689)i 224,228,248 (? & 153); Edinburgh University Journal (Summer 1954) xvii 80; McGill ii 1180.«/i»
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Died:
Bearcrofts

Alexander married Lillias Easton. Lillias was born about 1631; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - L/47

"Sir Alexander of Bearcrofts,...m Lilias dro of John Eastoun of Couston, and d 4 Jan 1704 having had George, Archibald, Alexander, John and 5 drs."

Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA

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The following is a transcription of RW "Billy" Munro's genealogy notes:

[Sir Alexander Munro of Bearcrofts] «i»Third son of Reverend George Monro, Suddie (Black Isle) (died circa 1642) and Mary Primrose; in 1668 "Engagement" fought at Worcester as Major in Royalist Army 1651; bought Bearcrofts Stirlingshire in1657; Commissary of Stirlingshire 1661; Advocate 1662; Commissioner of Supply for Stirlingshire 1661,1667,1678,1689,1690,1696; NP 26 March, 1669;Clerk of Session 1669-1676;implicated in Rye House plot 1683; imprisoned in Edinburgh Tolbooth November 1683 to September 1684; took test and readmitted advocate 1685; Solicitor General March- May, 1689;Commissioner for Stirlingshire in Scots parliment June1690 to January, 1704; knighted 1695 or 1696; died 4 January, 1704, having married Lillias Easton, with issue - George( died circa 1721), Archibald (Born 1666, died circa 1697), Alexander born 1667, twin, died young), John (1670-1740). Margaret( born 1664) ,Mary (born 1667 twin, died young), Lillias, Jean (married William Semple) and Mary (1676-1706)

Munro Tree L/47; Not in Shaw;s "Knights", Leven & Melville Papers (Bannatyne Club) 153, 245; Parliamentary Papers iii 152-3; R. Woodrow "Sufferings" iv 53; History MSS new series vii 272; Darien Papers (1849) page 393; Calendar of State papers (Domestic) (1694-5) 446, (1696) 121, (1698) 57; Riley (King William & the Scottish Politicians 30/a (1697) 80; RW Munro article in Clan Munro Magazine xviii 24-29; 3RPC ix 173, 178; Acts of the Parliaments of Scotland vii 93, 506-J.P. 1683, 544,viii 226, ix 23 (Solicitor General) ; 71, 140, x 29,Commisioner of Supply; Mackenzie 91, 310-311; Dr. Donald Munro's Memoirs in Professor Alex's "Works" (1781); J.A. Inglis Miscellanea Genealogica et Heraldica 10-36; R.E.Wright -St. Clair Drs Monro pp2-4; Edith E.B. Thompson " Parliament of Scotland" 1690-1702 page 24; Culloden Papers 22; Scottish RecordsOffice NP 2/10 (26 march, 1689)i 224,228,248 (? & 153); Edinburgh University Journal (Summer 1954) xvii 80; McGill ii 1180.«/i»
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Birth:
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Notes:

George was minister of Suddie. His wife's first name may have been Christian or Mary. They also had at least one other daughter in addition to the children that are listed.

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) L/43

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - L/42

"Mr George Munro Chancellor of Ross married a Gentlewoman surnamed Levingston by whom he had George."

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - L/43

"Mr George Munro [? Henry] Primroses daughter /illegible/ by whom he had Mr George Lieutenant Collonel David and Mr Alexander Munro and daughters."

"George min of Suddie; his wife may be Christian (Mackenzie and Inglis say Mary); she was niece of James Primrose clerk to Privy Council."

Ref: "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
309

II. George Monro, to whom James VI. in 1586 granted for seven years the Chaplainry of Clyne--now Mountgerald--"for his support in sustenying him at the sculis." He succeeded his father as minister of Suddie, to which charge he was appointed during his father's life in 1614. On the 21st of October, 1634, he was a member of the Court of High Commission, and five years later of the General Assembly of 1639.

Having acquired the estate of Pitlundie, County of Ross, either by purchase or inheritance, he married Mary Primrose, with issue--

1. George, his heir and successor in Pitlundie, and in the Suddie charge.

2. Alexander, of Bearcrofts, who ultimately succeeded as representative of the family...

The Rev. George Monro died in April, 1642, and was succeeded by his eldest son, III. George Monro,...

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The following is a transcription of RW "Billy" Munro's genealogy notes:

[Sir Alexander Munro of Bearcrofts] «i»Third son of Reverend George Monro, Suddie (Black Isle) (died circa 1642) and Mary Primrose; in 1668 "Engagement" fought at Worcester as Major in Royalist Army 1651; bought Bearcrofts Stirlingshire in1657; Commissary of Stirlingshire 1661; Advocate 1662; Commissioner of Supply for Stirlingshire 1661,1667,1678,1689,1690,1696; NP 26 March, 1669;Clerk of Session 1669-1676;implicated in Rye House plot 1683; imprisoned in Edinburgh Tolbooth November 1683 to September 1684; took test and readmitted advocate 1685; Solicitor General March- May, 1689;Commissioner for Stirlingshire in Scots parliment June1690 to January, 1704; knighted 1695 or 1696; died 4 January, 1704, having married Lillias Easton, with issue - George( died circa 1721), Archibald (Born 1666, died circa 1697), Alexander born 1667, twin, died young), John (1670-1740). Margaret( born 1664) ,Mary (born 1667 twin, died young), Lillias, Jean (married William Semple) and Mary (1676-1706)

Munro Tree L/47; Not in Shaw;s "Knights", Leven & Melville Papers (Bannatyne Club) 153, 245; Parliamentary Papers iii 152-3; R. Woodrow "Sufferings" iv 53; History MSS new series vii 272; Darien Papers (1849) page 393; Calendar of State papers (Domestic) (1694-5) 446, (1696) 121, (1698) 57; Riley (King William & the Scottish Politicians 30/a (1697) 80; RW Munro article in Clan Munro Magazine xviii 24-29; 3RPC ix 173, 178; Acts of the Parliaments of Scotland vii 93, 506-J.P. 1683, 544,viii 226, ix 23 (Solicitor General) ; 71, 140, x 29,Commisioner of Supply; Mackenzie 91, 310-311; Dr. Donald Munro's Memoirs in Professor Alex's "Works" (1781); J.A. Inglis Miscellanea Genealogica et Heraldica 10-36; R.E.Wright -St. Clair Drs Monro pp2-4; Edith E.B. Thompson " Parliament of Scotland" 1690-1702 page 24; Culloden Papers 22; Scottish RecordsOffice NP 2/10 (26 march, 1689)i 224,228,248 (? & 153); Edinburgh University Journal (Summer 1954) xvii 80; McGill ii 1180.«/i»
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Birth:
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George married Mary Primrose in Suddie, , , Scotland. Mary was born est 1587; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - L/43

"Mr George Munro [? Henry] Primroses daughter /illegible/ by whom he had Mr George Lieutenant Collonel David and Mr Alexander Munro and daughters."

"George min of Suddie; his wife may be Christian (Mackenzie and Inglis say Mary); she was niece of James Primrose clerk to Privy Council."

Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA