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Clan Munro USA
Genealogy Pages
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 1826 - 1848 (21 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 2
| 3. | Henrietta Lewina Tregonwell was born est 1798; and died. Notes:
Henrietta was the daughter of Lewis Dimoke Grosvenor Tregonwell of Anderson and Cranborne, Dorset, and of Ashington, Somerset. Her mother was Henrietta Portman, daughter of Wiliam Portman, of Bryanston, grandfather of Edward Berkley, first Lord Portman.
References:
(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.334
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
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Generation: 3
| 4. | 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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| 5. | 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:
- 2. 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.
- 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: 4
| 8. | 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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| 9. | 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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