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Clan Munro USA
Genealogy Pages
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1815 - Abt 1885 (70 years)
Generation: 1
1. | Alexander Munro was born in 1815 (son of Colin Munro and Margaret Cardyne); died about 9 May 1885. Notes:
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The following is a transcription of RW "Billy" Munro's genealogy notes:
[Alexander Munro] «i»BSt. Cyrus Parish, Kincardine; educated Marischal College (Aberdeen) and Glasgow Normal School; arrived Cape Breton from Scotland, 1839; opened school at Boularderie Island; wife also a qualified teacher (Catherine Weir, born Ardnamurchan, 1814); justice of the Peace«b» «/b»1851, postmaster 1857; col. of militia, collector of customs, inspector of schools for Victoria Co.; died in 71st year shortly before 9 May 1885 (obit in Presbyterian Witness). «b» «/b»
Flora McPherson, "Watchman Against The World". (Rev. N. Mcleod), 81-3, 130. Dalhousie Revis, xxxii 49-58 (!953).
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Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
Died:
Alexander died shortly before 9 May 1885 at the age of 70 (in his 71st year).
Family/Spouse: Catherine Weir. Catherine was born in 1814 in Ardnamurchan, , , Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- Colin Munro was born in 1855; died in 1886.
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Generation: 2
3. | Margaret Cardyne was born about 1785; and died. Notes:
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
Birth:
Estimate: Margaret's birth date is an estimate based on the birth date of her husband, Colin.
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