Williamina Barton Neilson

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

[Alexander Munro] «i»Son of Andrew Munro (d. 1803) and Betty Ross; born (1793), probably at Ordan, Swordale, Creich, Sutherland; became a manufacturer and prospered; with brother John (1791-1837), interested in Gaelic literature; authority on metric system, consulted by Sir George Cornwell Lewis when endeavors were being made to press its adoption on the attention of Parliament; survived brother and gave John Mackenzie particulars for his short account in "Beauties of Gaelic Poetry"; died Millport 14 March 1864, aged 67, having married Christina Ross (died Millport 16 July 1874, aged 73); daughter Elizabeth married Robert Neilson (he died 7 September 1878, aged 53, she died 19 September 1880, aged 50, their daughter Williamina Barton Neilson born 10 October 1867, died 28 October 1891), Son John Ross Munro (fl 1864).

Transactions of Gaelic Society of Inverness, xxvii 105-10 (brother) especially pages 107, 108. Glasgow Necropolis Monument Inscription (Obelisk on square base, "Gamma" section number 73, second tier facing cathedral). Cumbrae parish, Parish Records 552/2.
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The following is a transcription of RW "Billy" Munro's genealogy notes:

[Alexander Munro] «i»Son of Andrew Munro (d. 1803) and Betty Ross; born (1793), probably at Ordan, Swordale, Creich, Sutherland; became a manufacturer and prospered; with brother John (1791-1837), interested in Gaelic literature; authority on metric system, consulted by Sir George Cornwell Lewis when endeavors were being made to press its adoption on the attention of Parliament; survived brother and gave John Mackenzie particulars for his short account in "Beauties of Gaelic Poetry"; died Millport 14 March 1864, aged 67, having married Christina Ross (died Millport 16 July 1874, aged 73); daughter Elizabeth married Robert Neilson (he died 7 September 1878, aged 53, she died 19 September 1880, aged 50, their daughter Williamina Barton Neilson born 10 October 1867, died 28 October 1891), Son John Ross Munro (fl 1864).

Transactions of Gaelic Society of Inverness, xxvii 105-10 (brother) especially pages 107, 108. Glasgow Necropolis Monument Inscription (Obelisk on square base, "Gamma" section number 73, second tier facing cathedral). Cumbrae parish, Parish Records 552/2.
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Robert married Elizabeth Munro. Elizabeth (daughter of Alexander Munro and Christina Ross) was born about 1830; died on 19 Sep 1880. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

[Alexander Munro] «i»Son of Andrew Munro (d. 1803) and Betty Ross; born (1793), probably at Ordan, Swordale, Creich, Sutherland; became a manufacturer and prospered; with brother John (1791-1837), interested in Gaelic literature; authority on metric system, consulted by Sir George Cornwell Lewis when endeavors were being made to press its adoption on the attention of Parliament; survived brother and gave John Mackenzie particulars for his short account in "Beauties of Gaelic Poetry"; died Millport 14 March 1864, aged 67, having married Christina Ross (died Millport 16 July 1874, aged 73); daughter Elizabeth married Robert Neilson (he died 7 September 1878, aged 53, she died 19 September 1880, aged 50, their daughter Williamina Barton Neilson born 10 October 1867, died 28 October 1891), Son John Ross Munro (fl 1864).

Transactions of Gaelic Society of Inverness, xxvii 105-10 (brother) especially pages 107, 108. Glasgow Necropolis Monument Inscription (Obelisk on square base, "Gamma" section number 73, second tier facing cathedral). Cumbrae parish, Parish Records 552/2.
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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:

[Alexander Munro] «i»Son of Andrew Munro (d. 1803) and Betty Ross; born (1793), probably at Ordan, Swordale, Creich, Sutherland; became a manufacturer and prospered; with brother John (1791-1837), interested in Gaelic literature; authority on metric system, consulted by Sir George Cornwell Lewis when endeavors were being made to press its adoption on the attention of Parliament; survived brother and gave John Mackenzie particulars for his short account in "Beauties of Gaelic Poetry"; died Millport 14 March 1864, aged 67, having married Christina Ross (died Millport 16 July 1874, aged 73); daughter Elizabeth married Robert Neilson (he died 7 September 1878, aged 53, she died 19 September 1880, aged 50, their daughter Williamina Barton Neilson born 10 October 1867, died 28 October 1891), Son John Ross Munro (fl 1864).

Transactions of Gaelic Society of Inverness, xxvii 105-10 (brother) especially pages 107, 108. Glasgow Necropolis Monument Inscription (Obelisk on square base, "Gamma" section number 73, second tier facing cathedral). Cumbrae parish, Parish Records 552/2.
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Birth:
Alexander was born "probably at Ordan, Swordale, Creich, Sutherland".

Died:
"Millport, Isle of Cumbria, Scotland"

Error alert: The reference says Alexander died at age 67 but the birth and death dates given in the reference indicate that he died at agel 71.

Alexander married Christina Ross. Christina was born about 1801; died on 16 Jul 1874 in Millport, , , Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

[Alexander Munro] «i»Son of Andrew Munro (d. 1803) and Betty Ross; born (1793), probably at Ordan, Swordale, Creich, Sutherland; became a manufacturer and prospered; with brother John (1791-1837), interested in Gaelic literature; authority on metric system, consulted by Sir George Cornwell Lewis when endeavors were being made to press its adoption on the attention of Parliament; survived brother and gave John Mackenzie particulars for his short account in "Beauties of Gaelic Poetry"; died Millport 14 March 1864, aged 67, having married Christina Ross (died Millport 16 July 1874, aged 73); daughter Elizabeth married Robert Neilson (he died 7 September 1878, aged 53, she died 19 September 1880, aged 50, their daughter Williamina Barton Neilson born 10 October 1867, died 28 October 1891), Son John Ross Munro (fl 1864).

Transactions of Gaelic Society of Inverness, xxvii 105-10 (brother) especially pages 107, 108. Glasgow Necropolis Monument Inscription (Obelisk on square base, "Gamma" section number 73, second tier facing cathedral). Cumbrae parish, Parish Records 552/2.
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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:

[Alexander Munro] «i»Son of Andrew Munro (d. 1803) and Betty Ross; born (1793), probably at Ordan, Swordale, Creich, Sutherland; became a manufacturer and prospered; with brother John (1791-1837), interested in Gaelic literature; authority on metric system, consulted by Sir George Cornwell Lewis when endeavors were being made to press its adoption on the attention of Parliament; survived brother and gave John Mackenzie particulars for his short account in "Beauties of Gaelic Poetry"; died Millport 14 March 1864, aged 67, having married Christina Ross (died Millport 16 July 1874, aged 73); daughter Elizabeth married Robert Neilson (he died 7 September 1878, aged 53, she died 19 September 1880, aged 50, their daughter Williamina Barton Neilson born 10 October 1867, died 28 October 1891), Son John Ross Munro (fl 1864).

Transactions of Gaelic Society of Inverness, xxvii 105-10 (brother) especially pages 107, 108. Glasgow Necropolis Monument Inscription (Obelisk on square base, "Gamma" section number 73, second tier facing cathedral). Cumbrae parish, Parish Records 552/2.
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The following is a transcription of RW Munro's genealogy notes:

[Alexander Munro] «i»Smith; lived at Ordan in Swordale, Creich parish, Sutherland; known as 'an gobhann more'; father of Andrew (c.1766-1803); may be same as Alexander in Swordale, on record 1782. Alexander m. Margaret Hood with issue - Alexander, Andrew (see above), Hector (d.1835), John, Sarah, & Helen. was younger brother of George & Hugh.

«u»Trans Gaelic Society of Inverness«/u», vol. xvii, pp. 105-10 (grandson John); «u»Munros . . . In New Zealand«/u», p. 10.
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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.

Andrew married Betty Ross. Betty was born about 1768; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

[Alexander Munro] «i»Son of Andrew Munro (d. 1803) and Betty Ross; born (1793), probably at Ordan, Swordale, Creich, Sutherland; became a manufacturer and prospered; with brother John (1791-1837), interested in Gaelic literature; authority on metric system, consulted by Sir George Cornwell Lewis when endeavors were being made to press its adoption on the attention of Parliament; survived brother and gave John Mackenzie particulars for his short account in "Beauties of Gaelic Poetry"; died Millport 14 March 1864, aged 67, having married Christina Ross (died Millport 16 July 1874, aged 73); daughter Elizabeth married Robert Neilson (he died 7 September 1878, aged 53, she died 19 September 1880, aged 50, their daughter Williamina Barton Neilson born 10 October 1867, died 28 October 1891), Son John Ross Munro (fl 1864).

Transactions of Gaelic Society of Inverness, xxvii 105-10 (brother) especially pages 107, 108. Glasgow Necropolis Monument Inscription (Obelisk on square base, "Gamma" section number 73, second tier facing cathedral). Cumbrae parish, Parish Records 552/2.
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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.