Duncan Munro

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Duncan's birth certificate in the Inverary, Scotland Old Parish Records, reads as follows:

"[Duncan] lawful son to Neil Munro, fisherman, Clenary, and Elizabeth McKellar, his spouse, was born 10th March, and baptized 7th June 1838."

He is listed as a scholar (attending school) on 31 Mar 1851 (age 14).

Duncan and Isobel's marriage certificate reads as follows:

"On June 28th, 1867. at 3, Clifton Place, Glasgow, After Banns according to the Forms of the United Presbyterian Church; DUNCAN MUNRO (Joiner, Journeyman - bachelor), aged 25, of 49, Dean Street, Glasgow; son of Neil Munro (Tailor, Journeyman - deceased) and Elizabeth Munro m/s McKellar [marriage to] ISOBEL M.AUCKLAND (Domestic Servant - spinster), aged 20, of 14, Balmano Street, Glasgow; daughter of George Auckland (Innkeeper - deceased), and Elizabeth Auckland m/s Donald. Minister: Joseph Brown Witnesses: Duncan Munro, Jane S. Williamson."

An entry in the Glasgow, Scotland census for 3 Apr 1871 reads as follows:

"106, West Street, Glasgow. April 3rd 1871 Duncan Munro (Head), Married ,30, House Carpenter b. Inverary Isobel " (Wife), " ,25, - b. Stonehaven Neil " (Son) , Unmarried , 3, - b. Glasgow William D. " ( " ) , " , 1, - b. Glasgow Eliza Auckland (Mother-in-law)
, Widow ,49, Lady's Nurse b. Stonehaven"

On 6 Oct 1891, Duncan, Isobel and their children became U.S. citizens. One reference says Isobel was born in Fairhaven, Scotland.

They lived at 80 Elm St., Astoria, Long Island, New York.

Duncan died of Brights disease at the age of 65 years.

Ref: Clan Munro files - Munro, Arthur Alexander, Jr.

Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA

Duncan married Isobel Milne Auckland on 28 Jun 1861 in Glasgow, , Lanark, Scotland. Isobel was born on 10 Nov 1847 in Stonehaven, , Kincardine, Scotland; died on 26 Dec 1933 in Astoria, Long Island, New York, USA; was buried in St. Michaels Cem, Queens, New York. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Neil Munro was born about 1868 in Glasgow, , Lanark, Scotland; died on 9 Oct 1924.
2. William Donald Munro was born on 23 Feb 1870 in Glasgow, , Lanark, Scotland; died on 11 Oct 1935; was buried in St. Michaels Cem, Queens, New York.
3. George E. Munro was born on 28 Feb 1872 in Glasgow, , Lanark, Scotland; died on 25 Jun 1912.
4. Archibald Munro was born on 26 Jun 1877 in , , , Scotland; died in 1959.
5. Duncan Allan Munro was born on 21 May 1879 in Glasgow, , Lanark, Scotland; died on 5 Feb 1941.
6. Elizabeth Munro was born on 4 Nov 1882 in , , , USA; died in 1970-1971; was buried in Woodlawn Cem., Bronx, New York.
7. Harry Munro was born on 24 Sep 1885 in , , , Scotland; was buried in St. Charles Cem..
8. Charles Eldon (Charlie) Munro was born on 4 Jun 1889 in , , , USA; died in 1977.

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Neil's birth certificate in the Inverary, Scotland Old Parish Records reads as follows:

"[Neil]. lawful son to Archd. Munro, in Auchendrum, and Mary McVicar, his spouse, was Born 17th of January, and Baptized 20 January, 1809 years."

He lived in Inverary, Scotland for 14 years. His occupation is listed as tailor and journeyman on the marriage certificate of his son, Duncan, in 1867.

An entry in the 1851 census of Inverery, Scotland reads as follows:

"Inverary [no address specified] March 31st 1851 Neil Munro (Head), Married , 42, Labourer b. Thornfield, Argyllshire Elizabeth " (Wife), " , 44, Labourer's wife b. Minard Archibald " (Son) ,Unmarried, 14, Scholar b. Clenary Duncan " (Son) , " , 12, " b. " Elizabeth " (Dau.), " , 10, " b. " Mary " (Dau.), " , 7, " b. Inverery Peter " (Son) , " , 3, at home b. " "

His wife, Elizabeth's (or Betty), occupation is listed in 1851 as labourer's wife.

Neil's death certificate reads as follows:

"On November 7th 1855, 12:30pm, at Inverary, NEIL MUNRO (Labourer, married to Betty McKellar), died aged 47 years. Born: Clenary, 14 years in this district. Issue: 1. Archibald 19 years, 2. Duncan 17 years, 3. Betsy* 15 years, 4. Mary 12 years, 5. John (deceased at 4 months in 1847), 6. Peter 8 years. Parents: Archibald Munro, (Tailor - deceased), and Mary Munro m/s McVicar (deceased). Cause: Pleuro Pneumonia, 23 days, as certified by James Brack, Physician who saw deceased on 7th November 1855. Buried: Kilmallie Churchyard. Informant: Betty Munro, wife, present."

*Elizabeth

A standing sandstone marker in Kilmalieu & Inverary burial ground reads as follows:

"Erected by the family / in affectionate remembrance of their father, Neil Munro, who died 11th November 1855, 47 years."

Ref: Clan Munro files - Munro, Arthur Alexander, Jr.

Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA

Neil married Elizabeth McKellar. Elizabeth was born about 1807 in Minard, Argyllshire, Glassery, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA

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He worked as a tailor.

His proclamation of marriage from the Inverary Old Parish Records reads as follows:

"Archibald Munro & Mary McVicar, both in this parish, gave in their names in order for proclamation of marriage, 15th February 1800 years, & was married the 20th at Inverary."

Archibald died before 1855.

Ref: Clan Munro files - Munro, Arthur Alexander, Jr.

Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA

Archibald married Mary McVicar on 20 Feb 1800 in Inveraray, , Argyll, Scotland. Mary was born about 1777; died before 1855. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA

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