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Clan Munro USA
Genealogy Pages
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 Abt 1774 - 1834 (~ 60 years)
Generation: 1
| 1. | Alexander Munro was born about 1774; died on 19 Jan 1834 in Stepney, , , Scotland. Notes:
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The following is a transcription of RW "Billy" Munro's genealogy notes:
[Alexander Munro] «i»an ingenious & skillful mechanic', promoted from Sgt. to Sub-Lieut. in Royal Sappers & Miners (later Royal Engineers fm 1856), 1 June 1811; invented an engine for nipping lead shot, as inspector of ordnance stores, made improvements in mechanical & intrenching tools; constructed a life-ladder used with success at fires, a mortar-mill, etc, & while at Chatham invented many useful tools, implements, & apparatus; d. Stepney 19 Jan 1834.
T.W.J. Connolly, «u»History of Royal Sappers & Miners«/u», (RE) 2nd edn (1857) I, pp. 185-6 & note, II, p. 554; Army List (1815), p. 554.
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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
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