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Clan Munro USA
Genealogy Pages
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 Abt 1716 - Yes, date unknown
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| Name |
Alexander Munro [1] |
| Suffix |
of Kiltearn |
| Born |
Abt 1716 |
- 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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| Gender |
Male |
| Died |
Yes, date unknown |
| Person ID |
I10883 |
Munro |
| Last Modified |
2 Sep 2009 |
| Family |
Magdalen Munro, b. Est 1715, d. 1795 (Age ~ 80 years) |
| Married |
Abt 1734 [1] |
- In 1734 Alexander and Magdalen contracted to marry. [1]
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| Children |
| | 1. Hugh Munro, b. Abt 1735, d. Yes, date unknown |
| | 2. Margaret Munro, b. Abt 1737, d. Yes, date unknown |
| | 3. Ann Munro, b. Abt 1739, d. Yes, date unknown |
| | 4. James Munro, b. Abt 1741, d. Yes, date unknown |
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| Last Modified |
2 Sep 2009 |
| Family ID |
F3923 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
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| Notes |
- Alexander of Kiltearn seems to have sold the Kiltearn estate to Sir Harry Munro of Foulis. Alexander and Magdalen had other children besides those listed.
Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) - P/3
Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - P/3
"...Hugh min of Tain had charter of lands of Kiltearn 1708 and d 16 May 1744 (FW 308, Fasti vii 71, viii 669), twice married...second to Christian eldest dr of John Ross of Achnacloich (FW 365) by whom he had Alexander of Kiltearn, Robert, John, Andrew, Hugh, Duncan and 5 drs. (Fasti viii 699); Alexander seems to have sold Kiltearn estate to Sir Harry Munro of Foulis (Court of Session Papers, defenders' proof in Mary S. Munro v. George & Charles Munro, Feb 1834, p 47), and m Magdalen Munro (FW 367)..."
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The following is a transcription of RW Munro's genealogy notes:
«i»Alexander Munro of Kiltearn Eldest son of Rev. Hugh Munro, Tain (d. 1744) & [?Christina ?Ross] suc. father as owner of Kiltearn (1756 valuation £132 ), described as 'of Kiltearn' in 1740, 1743, 1761; disponed Kiltearn to Sir Harry Munro of Foulis; late of Kiltearn, now landwaiter at Leith in 1762-7; appointed 21 July 1761, & took up duty at Leith 10 Oct; resigned post 1774; lived at Dub Row, Leith, & in 1776/7 'Directory' Robert Munro is also given with same occupation & address. m. Magdalen Munro (contract 1734, survived husband), son Hugh (on record 1778, in Grenada 1793); drs. Magaret, Ann, & yst James [sic] m. 1786 Alexander Paterson, writer in Edinburgh.
Munro Tree (P/3) - father; [Mackenzie, p. 37 - Alexander omitted]; «u»Fasti«/u», vol vii, p. 71 and vol viii, p. 669; Foulis Writs Nos. 359, 362, 365, 367, 368, 382, 384, 386; Williamson's «u»Edinburgh Directory«/u», 1773/4-1776/7; Edinburgh Evening News 13 Sep , 1950; Information from HM Customs & Excise Oct 1950; Foulis Case vii 47; Summons dated 8 July 1778 - son Hugh; Kiltearn Old Parish Registers (witness to marriage 1744); Services of Heirs 1820/29 - drs.; Edinburgh Marriage Register (SRS) - dr. James; Abridged Sasines, Ross-shire, 1 & 15 July 1793; Timperlay's «u»Directoy of Landownership«/u», p 301.
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Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA [1]
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- [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 185 (Reliability: 3).
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