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Bethia Johnston

Bethia Johnston

Female Abt 1674 - Yes, date unknown

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  • Name Bethia Johnston 
    Born Abt 1674 
    • 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.
    Gender Female 
    Died Yes, date unknown 
    Person ID I10474  Munro
    Last Modified 15 Jul 2009 

    Family Alexander Munro,   b. Abt 1672,   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Married 9 Dec 1696  [1
    Children 
    +1. Daniel Munro,   b. 1697,   d. Feb 1764  (Age 67 years)
     2. Robert Munro,   b. 1700,   d. Yes, date unknown
     3. Isabel Munro,   b. 1702,   d. Yes, date unknown
     4. Rachel Munro,   b. Abt 1710,   d. Yes, date unknown
     5. Alexander Munro,   b. 1727,   d. 1729  (Age 2 years)
     6. John Munro,   b. 1732,   d. Yes, date unknown
    Last Modified 15 Jul 2009 
    Family ID F3788  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - L/26

      "...William [137] is said by Mackenzie to be father of Daniel merchant in Glasgow whose son Alexander (1731-1809) was father of Sir Thomas governor of Madras; but records show that Alexander's father was Daniel, baptd 2 Dec 1697, son of Alexander Munro and Bethia Johnston, tailor in Glasgow, burgh treasurer, bailie and deacon convener who d Feb 1764."

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

      [Alexander Munro] «i»? Culcraggie family; tailor in Glasgow. Admitted burgess and guild brother in right of wife, 22 April 1697; married Bethia Johnstone, 9 December, 1696; father of Daniel (1697-1764); Robert (1700-__); Isabel(1702- __);Alex (1727x29); John (1732-__);Rachel married William McFarlane); Isabel (baptised 1702); son Daniel had son Alexander (1731-1809) father of Sir Thomas 1st Bart.

      Glasgow High Kirk Parish RecordsI (Glasgow City Archives Office, 1969) Marriage; Glasgow Burgess Roll 22 April, 1697; 18 August, 1727-son Daniel; 20 September, 1732-son John
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      Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA [1]

  • Sources 
    1. [S668] RW Munro's Genealogy Database, Robert William Munro, (The collected genealogy notes of RW Munro, Hon. Historian of Clan Munro (Association) edited by Dr. Jean Munro, transcribed by Charles C. Munroe, III and others. Transcription completed Jan 2009. Original card file is kept at the "Storehouse of Foulis" near Foulis Castle in Scotland.), card 172 (Reliability: 3).