Neil Munro

Notes:

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

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

1. Archibald Munro was born about 1836 in Clenary, , , Scotland; and died.
2. Duncan Munro was born on 10 Mar 1838 in Inveraray, , Argyll, Scotland; was christened on 7 Jun 1838; died on 3 Sep 1905; was buried in St. Michaels Cem, Queens, New York.
3. Elizabeth Munro was born on 1 Jul 1840 in Clenary, , , Scotland; and died.
4. Mary Munro was born about 1842 in Inveraray, , Argyll, Scotland; was christened on 8 Dec 1842; and died.
5. John Munro was born about 1847; died in 1847.
6. Peter Munro was born about 1848 in Inveraray, , Argyll, Scotland; and died.

Notes:

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]

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 or contemporaries, or based on other clues such as christening date, marriage date, birth order, etc.