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Clan Munro USA
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 Abt 1752 - 1778 (~ 26 years)
Generation: 1
| 1. | Capt. Alexander Munro was born about 1752 (son of Sir Alexander Munro, of Novar and Margaret Munro); died on 4 Jul 1778 in Kalpi, , Uttar Pradesh, India. Notes:
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The following is a transcription of RW "Billy" Munro's genealogy notes:
[Sir Alexander Munro] «i»Younger son of Hugh Munro (d. 1756) of Novar Family & Isabella Gordon & brother of General Sir Hector Munro; Consul General of Madrid, knighted 17 March, 1783; Commissioner of Custom Duties for England & Wales 15 Nov., 1786; suceeded Sir Hector died 20 December, 1806 Crown Charter of Achnagall; entailed estates 16 March, 1808; died Ramsgate 26 August, 1810, having married (1) cousin Margret Munro (d.1768), with issue Alexander (Capt. died 1778); (2) at Ripon 17 July, 1791 Margaret Penelope Johnstone (d.1814) with issue Hector Alexander (1792-1811), Hugh Andrew Johnstone (succeeded 1797-1864) & Isabel Margaret (m. 1834 Hon. Henry Alan Butler Johnstone) (1794-1873).
Munro Tree L/72; Makenzie 536-7; Dictionary of National Biography under Sir Hector died 1809 (wrong); Scots Magazine(1770) 168; (1783) 167; (1786) 572; (1810) 719; (1814) 958; Gents Magazine (1770) 144; (1783) i275; (1791) 360; 1792) 204;(1794) ii 956; J. Barron N. Highlands in 19th Century i 5-6. 37; Register of Great Seal of Scotland (Manuscript in SRO) C2-137-96, 20 Dec.1806; SRO reference RT 1/53/243-69-1808 entail; E.T. Coleridge 'Life of T. Coutts' i165,167,172,239,296,300;British Library Add Manuscript 378,378 for 78; Burke's Landed Gentry (1858) memo of services; Book of Dignities 276; W.A. Shaw 'Knights of England' (1906) ii 297; F. Townsend 'Calendar of Knights'(1828) 42; Session Cases (1868-9) 251; Fortrose (1912) 153; Tain Royal Acad, MS mins ii 45,48; 1816 appeal 17,26; Novar Pedigree (1784) 1st Wife; Hodson 'Officers of the Bengal Army' iii 352.
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The following is a transcription of RW "Billy" Munro's genealogy notes:
[Alexander Munro] «i»Son of Sir Alexander Munro of Novar (d. 1810); joined Bengal Army; Lieut. 1st Bn. Bengal Europeans; Captain 1777; while proceeding with escort of 22 Sepoys from Kalpi to join Col. Matthew Leslie's camp, he was cut off by a large body of horse & foot & he & most of his party were killed, 4 July 1778. this was perhaps the son by Sir Alexander's first wife Margaret Munro; they had one son who 'died young', acc. to Novar pedigree (1784).
(not in MHM p. 536 where father's 1st marr. Is omitted]; Macpherson, Soldiering in India, p. 92; Infn from Major Hodson 7/10/46; Hodson, List of Officers of Bengal Army 1758-1834, iii p. 352; Novar pedigree (1784) in College of Heralds, London.
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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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Generation: 2
| 2. | Sir Alexander Munro, of Novar was born in 1727 (son of Hugh Munro, of Novar and Isabel Gordon); died on 26 Aug 1810. Notes:
Sir Alexander served as Consul-general at Madrid and later as Commissioner of Customs in England. He displayed such zeal and ability in the latter position that he was knighted.
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[Sir Alexander Munro] «i»Younger son of Hugh Munro (d. 1756) of Novar Family & Isabella Gordon & brother of General Sir Hector Munro; Consul General of Madrid, knighted 17 March, 1783; Commissioner of Custom Duties for England & Wales 15 Nov., 1786; suceeded Sir Hector died 20 December, 1806 Crown Charter of Achnagall; entailed estates 16 March, 1808; died Ramsgate 26 August, 1810, having married (1) cousin Margret Munro (d.1768), with issue Alexander (Capt. died 1778); (2) at Ripon 17 July, 1791 Margaret Penelope Johnstone (d.1814) with issue Hector Alexander (1792-1811), Hugh Andrew Johnstone (succeeded 1797-1864) & Isabel Margaret (m. 1834 Hon. Henry Alan Butler Johnstone) (1794-1873).
Munro Tree L/72; Makenzie 536-7; Dictionary of National Biography under Sir Hector died 1809 (wrong); Scots Magazine(1770) 168; (1783) 167; (1786) 572; (1810) 719; (1814) 958; Gents Magazine (1770) 144; (1783) i275; (1791) 360; 1792) 204;(1794) ii 956; J. Barron N. Highlands in 19th Century i 5-6. 37; Register of Great Seal of Scotland (Manuscript in SRO) C2-137-96, 20 Dec.1806; SRO reference RT 1/53/243-69-1808 entail; E.T. Coleridge 'Life of T. Coutts' i165,167,172,239,296,300;British Library Add Manuscript 378,378 for 78; Burke's Landed Gentry (1858) memo of services; Book of Dignities 276; W.A. Shaw 'Knights of England' (1906) ii 297; F. Townsend 'Calendar of Knights'(1828) 42; Session Cases (1868-9) 251; Fortrose (1912) 153; Tain Royal Acad, MS mins ii 45,48; 1816 appeal 17,26; Novar Pedigree (1784) 1st Wife; Hodson 'Officers of the Bengal Army' iii 352.
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References:
(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - L/72
(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p. 514, 536
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
Died:
Alexander died at Ramsgate.
Alexander married Margaret Munro. Margaret (daughter of Andrew Munro and Margaret Urquhart) was born est 1733; died in 1768. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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| 3. | Margaret Munro was born est 1733 (daughter of Andrew Munro and Margaret Urquhart); died in 1768. Notes:
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[Sir Alexander Munro] «i»Younger son of Hugh Munro (d. 1756) of Novar Family & Isabella Gordon & brother of General Sir Hector Munro; Consul General of Madrid, knighted 17 March, 1783; Commissioner of Custom Duties for England & Wales 15 Nov., 1786; suceeded Sir Hector died 20 December, 1806 Crown Charter of Achnagall; entailed estates 16 March, 1808; died Ramsgate 26 August, 1810, having married (1) cousin Margret Munro (d.1768), with issue Alexander (Capt. died 1778); (2) at Ripon 17 July, 1791 Margaret Penelope Johnstone (d.1814) with issue Hector Alexander (1792-1811), Hugh Andrew Johnstone (succeeded 1797-1864) & Isabel Margaret (m. 1834 Hon. Henry Alan Butler Johnstone) (1794-1873).
Munro Tree L/72; Makenzie 536-7; Dictionary of National Biography under Sir Hector died 1809 (wrong); Scots Magazine(1770) 168; (1783) 167; (1786) 572; (1810) 719; (1814) 958; Gents Magazine (1770) 144; (1783) i275; (1791) 360; 1792) 204;(1794) ii 956; J. Barron N. Highlands in 19th Century i 5-6. 37; Register of Great Seal of Scotland (Manuscript in SRO) C2-137-96, 20 Dec.1806; SRO reference RT 1/53/243-69-1808 entail; E.T. Coleridge 'Life of T. Coutts' i165,167,172,239,296,300;British Library Add Manuscript 378,378 for 78; Burke's Landed Gentry (1858) memo of services; Book of Dignities 276; W.A. Shaw 'Knights of England' (1906) ii 297; F. Townsend 'Calendar of Knights'(1828) 42; Session Cases (1868-9) 251; Fortrose (1912) 153; Tain Royal Acad, MS mins ii 45,48; 1816 appeal 17,26; Novar Pedigree (1784) 1st Wife; Hodson 'Officers of the Bengal Army' iii 352.
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The following is a transcription of RW "Billy" Munro's genealogy notes:
[Alexander Munro] «i»Son of Sir Alexander Munro of Novar (d. 1810); joined Bengal Army; Lieut. 1st Bn. Bengal Europeans; Captain 1777; while proceeding with escort of 22 Sepoys from Kalpi to join Col. Matthew Leslie's camp, he was cut off by a large body of horse & foot & he & most of his party were killed, 4 July 1778. this was perhaps the son by Sir Alexander's first wife Margaret Munro; they had one son who 'died young', acc. to Novar pedigree (1784).
(not in MHM p. 536 where father's 1st marr. Is omitted]; Macpherson, Soldiering in India, p. 92; Infn from Major Hodson 7/10/46; Hodson, List of Officers of Bengal Army 1758-1834, iii p. 352; Novar pedigree (1784) in College of Heralds, London.
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Margaret is not mentioned in ref. (2).
References:
(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - L/72
(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
511
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
Children:
- 1. Capt. Alexander Munro was born about 1752; died on 4 Jul 1778 in Kalpi, , Uttar Pradesh, India.
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Generation: 3
| 4. | Hugh Munro, of Novar was born in 1682 (son of Hector Munro, Of Novar and Agnes Munro); died in Dec 1756. Notes:
Hugh was a merchant in Clayside on the Mains of Dunrobin, near Golspie. He succeeded to Novar at an advanced age.
Ref. (2) says he died about 1760.
References:
(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - L/72
(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
511, 514-515
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
Hugh married Isabel Gordon. Isabel (daughter of Sir Robert Gordon, Of Embo) was born in 1684; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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| 5. | Isabel Gordon was born in 1684 (daughter of Sir Robert Gordon, Of Embo); and died. Notes:
References:
(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - L/72
(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
514
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
Children:
- Christian Munro was born in 1710; and died.
- Elizabeth Munro was born in 1712; and died.
- Col. Robert Munroe was born on 23 Dec 1716 in , , , Scotland; died on 1 Jul 1804 in Roxbury, Morris Co., New Jersey, USA.
- Gen. Sir Hector Munro, 8th of Novar was born in 1727; died on 20 Dec 1806; was buried in Kiltearn, , Ross-Shire, Scotland.
- 2. Sir Alexander Munro, of Novar was born in 1727; died on 26 Aug 1810.
- Munro was born in 1729; and died.
- Ann Munro was born in 1730; died on 24 Jan 1823.
- Jane Munro was born in 1733; and died.
- Andrew Munro was born in 1735; and died.
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| 6. | Andrew Munro was born about 1706 (son of Hector Munro, Of Novar and Agnes Munro); died in 1781; was buried in Inverness, , Inverness, Scotland. Notes:
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[Andrew Munro]«i» Third son of Hector Munro of Novar (d/ 1733/4) and Agnes Munro; merchant and Bailie of Inverness, mentioned 1725/50; had charge of military chest at Dornoch, escaped March 1746; died c.1781, aged 75, and buried at Inverness, having married Margaret, daughter of George Urquhart of Greenhill, Cromartyshire, with issue - George (Major, 68th Regiment, died 1796) and Margaret (married cousin [Sir]Alexander Munro [of Novar]; another daughter Christian married William Mackintosh, Provost and merchant of Inverness. Son 'Bob' (fl 1765)
Munro Tree (L/72) MacGill 'Old Ross-shire'i321,ii 470-2, 855. Novar Tree (1784); Mackenzie 511; 'Sutherland Book' i421,ii95-9, 242-3, 244, 257-8; James Fergusson, 'John Fergusson', 163-4; 'Letter Book of Bailie John Stewart' Scottish History Society 1915), passim (minor references); Novar entails (1798 and 1808) daughter Christian, AM Mackintosh ' Mackintoshes and Clan Chattan' (1903) 379n.;NASAllan papers numbers 149, 193, 197 (1), 206, 246, 354, 355, 421; NAS Morton manuscripts regarding Swedish El Co.. (1741)«/i»
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Andrew was a merchant and Bailie in Inverness.
References:
(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - L/72
(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
511
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
Andrew married Margaret Urquhart. Margaret (daughter of George Urquhart, of Greenhill) was born est 1708 in Of, Greenhill; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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| 7. | Margaret Urquhart was born est 1708 in Of, Greenhill (daughter of George Urquhart, of Greenhill); and died. Notes:
Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - L/72
"...Andrew merchant in Inverness m Margaret dr of George Urquhart of Greenhill and d 1781 leaving a son Major George 68th Regt in Morpeth who d 1796 and Margaret m cousin Sir Alexander...
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
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Generation: 4
| 8. | Hector Munro, Of Novar was born about 1652 (son of George Munro, III, of Novar and Isabel Munro); died about 1734. Notes:
Hector Munro of Novar was a Commissioner of Supply for Ross in 1698 and 1704. He had a crown charter of Achnagall and other lands. He served as factor or chamberlain on the Sutherland estate.
He was an elder in the Parish Church of Alness for many years, and in 1701, he sat as the ruling elder in the Presbytery of Dingwall.
In Dec 1714, Hector was one of the "considerable persons of the shires of Ross and Sutherland" who signed an address to King George I, imploring his Royal mecy for Simon Lord Lovat on his return from France at the instigation of Major James Fraser of Castleleathers.
References:
(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - L/71, L/72
(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
97, 421, 510
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.
Hector married Agnes Munro in 1679. Agnes (daughter of Hugh Munro, of Teaninich and Florence Munro) was born about 1654; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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| 9. | Agnes Munro was born about 1654 (daughter of Hugh Munro, of Teaninich and Florence Munro); and died. Notes:
Agnes had a precept of sasine in her favor dated 10 Mar 1701, in certain lands granted to her on 15 Feb 1700.
References:
(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - L/72, M/14
(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
421, 510-511
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.
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| 10. | Sir Robert Gordon, Of Embo was born about 1654; and died. Notes:
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.
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| 14. | George Urquhart, of Greenhill was born est 1683; and died. Notes:
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