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Clan Munro USA
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 1800 - 1867 (67 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 2
| 2. | William Hector Monro, Of Edmondsham was born est 1742 in Of, Edmondsham, Dorsetshire (son of George Munro, Of Bearcrofts and Jane MacComish); died in 1821 in Bath. Notes:
William had a distinguished military career beginning on 30 Jul 1778 when he joined the 51st Regiment of Foot as an Ensign. He rose steadily through the ranks serving with distinction at Minorca and in the campaigns in Flanders.
As a Captain, he exchanged into the 42nd Royal Highlanders, Black Watch, on 8 Sep 1789, and continued his steady rise in rank. On 1 Jan 1801, he was made Brevet Colonel. As Brigadier-General, he served on the Staff in Ireland and Great Britain.
In March 1804, he received the appointment of Inspecting Field Officer of Volunteers. Upon his promotion to Major-General on 25 Apr 1808, he was placed on the Staff of the West Indies and took command of Barbadoes, Surinam, and other places in that area. He also served as Governor of Trinidad.
He was made Lieutenant-General on 4 Jun 1813, and in 1816 was appointed D.L. for Dorsetshire.
References:
(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
312, 332, 334
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
William married Philadelphia Bower in 1796. Philadelphia was born est 1770; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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| 3. | Philadelphia Bower was born est 1770; and died. Notes:
Philadelphia was heiress of Edmondsham, Dorsetshire.
References:
(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
332
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
Children:
- Hector William Bower Monro, of Edmondsham was born on 1 Dec 1796 in Of, Edmondsham, Dorsetshire; died on 20 Mar 1842 in Ewell Castle, Surrey.
- 1. Philadelphia Jane Caroline Monro was born on 19 Mar 1800 in Bandon, Ireland; died on 26 Mar 1867.
- Harriet Ann Monro was born on 23 Aug 1801 in Tullow, Carlow, Leinster, Ireland; died in 1802.
- Sophia Anne Elizabeth Monro was born on 24 Dec 1802 in Bath; died in 1804.
- Augusta Louisa Monro was born on 3 Feb 1804 in Bath; died in Infant.
- Georgina Monro was born on 4 Jun 1805 in Edmondsham; died in 1879.
- Emily Gordon Monro was born on 9 Jun 1806 in Edmondsham; and died.
- Edmond Augustus Monro was born on 10 Mar 1808; died on 2 Oct 1852.
- Barbadoes Beckwith Monro was born on 21 Mar 1809 in Edmondsham, , Dorset, England; died on 27 Feb 1828.
- Flora Bower Monro was born on 5 Mar 1815 in Edmondsham; and died.
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Generation: 3
| 4. | George Munro, Of Bearcrofts was born est 1689 (son of Col. George Monro, of Auchinbowie and Margaret Bruce); died on 3 Nov 1757 in Albany, Albany Co., New York, USA. Notes:
Lieutenant Colonel George Munro served as a Lieutenant in Montague's Regiment and later as a Lieutenant Colonel in Otway's Regiment, he commanded Fort William Henry during the siege by Montcalm. He was unmarried.
Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W Munro - L/48
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."
"...George Lt-Col in Otway's Regt, comd Fort William Henry when besieged by Montcalm, d unm at Albany, NY, 3 Nov 1757."
Ref: "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
312
VII. GEORGE MONRO, fourth of Bearcrofts, who was educated for the medical profession, and was for many years His Majesty's Physician at Minorca. He afterwards took up his residence in Argyle Square, Edinburgh, where he died before 1797, having married Jane, daughter of Andrew MacComish, of Crieff, and relict of Law Robertson, with issue--
1. George, his heir and successor.
2. William, I. of Edmondsham, of whom presently.
Dr George Monro's will is dated in 1793, and by it he leaves 500 pounds to his wife and an annuity of 100 pounts. If she fails to dispose of the 500 pounds "by deed under her hand," his trustees are directed to give 200 pounds to his elder son, George, and the remaining 300 pounds to his younger son, William. He bequeaths legacies to his elder son's family as follows:--To George, 300 pounds; to Harry, 200 pounds; and to Caroline, 200 pounds; "to be paid to them at Whitsunday or martimas after their arrival at the age of twenty-one years, on on their marriage, whichever event may happen first." His widow died at Edinburgh on the 28th of December, 1802.
He was succeeded by his elder son, VIII. GEORGE MONRO
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
George married Jane MacComish. Jane was born est 1700; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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| 5. | Jane MacComish was born est 1700; and died. Notes:
Ref: "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
312
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
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Generation: 4
| 8. | Col. George Monro, of Auchinbowie was born about 1662 (son of Sir Alexander Monro, of Bearcrofts and Lillias Easton); died in 1721. 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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Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
Birth:
Estimate: This birth date is an estimate based on the birth dates of nearest relatives or contemporaries, or based on other clues such as christening date, marriage date, birth order, etc.
George married Margaret Bruce. Margaret was born about 1664; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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| 9. | Margaret Bruce was born about 1664; and died. 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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Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
Birth:
Estimate: This birth date is an estimate based on the birth dates of nearest relatives or contemporaries, or based on other clues such as christening date, marriage date, birth order, etc.
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