Daniel Munro

1730 - 1806  (76 years)

• Name	Daniel Munro  [1, 2]
  Born	1730	, , , Scotland   [3]
  Gender	Male
  Died	20 Dec 1806	Round Bay, , Nova Scotia, Canada
  Person ID	I23416	Munro
  Last Modified	30 May 2012

  
  

  Family	Mary Polly Boyle,   b. 1745, Basking Ridge, Somerset Co., New Jersey, USA ,   d. Est 1817, Round Bay, , Nova Scotia, Canada  (Age 72 years)
  Married	Bef 1766	, , New Jersey, USA   [3]
  Children	+ 1. William Munro,   b. Est 1766, , Albany Co., New York, USA ,   d. 6 Aug 1843, Round Bay, , Nova Scotia, Canada  (Age ~ 77 years) + 2. Susannah Munro,   b. Jan 1768, , Albany Co., New York, USA ,   d. Est 1851  (Age ~ 82 years)   3. John Munro,   b. Est 1770, , Albany Co., New York, USA ,   d. 1827, , , Nova Scotia, Canada  (Age ~ 57 years) + 4. Solomon Munro,   b. 22 Feb 1772, , Albany Co., New York, USA ,   d. 12 Jan 1845, London, Middlesex Co., Ontario, Canada  (Age 72 years)
  Last Modified	30 May 2012
  Family ID	F8141	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  ********** «i»The search for records of Daniel Munro's ancestry is yet to be taken. Statutory vital records for Scotland started on January 1, 1855, and the earliest census is for 1841. This greatly limits records available for those who emigrated before this period. Old Parochial Registers, kept by the minister of the church or the clerk of session, vary greatly in their legibility and availability. Microfilms of these registers are available at the New Register House in Edinburgh, Scotland Daniel served with the 77 Regiment.Foot during the French and Indian war of 1755-1763. Highland Scott Regiment 77 Daniel Munro served in this war and because he saved the life of an Officer of King George III of Great Britain, France and Ireland, King George gave a Grant, Ratify and confirm unto our loving subject Daniel Munro 200 acres of land along the Hudson river. Why he did not make use of the Grant of 200 acres along the Hudson river instead of moving to Nova Scotia, we do not know. This was the story passed down through the family. The facts are shown below. Daniel Munro , Elizabeth Town, New Jersey, was a soldier under Col Montgomery in the 77th Regiment for seven years in the French and Indian War. Archibald Montgomery was the son of the Earl of Eglinton. The 77th was formed by Col. Montgomery at Stirling, Scotland in 1757, and then sailed to the new world. There were no acts of bravery recorded in the archives of the 77th. Any soldier, who elected to stay in the new world received a grant of land commiserate with his rank at the time of discharge, which was in 1763. In 1777, Daniel was frequently fined and imprisoned more than a week. The following is a transcript of one of his arrests. "Whereas it appears to the Committee from the Representation of some of the district committees and sundry Letters and Depositions that the Persons herein after named, are notoriously disaffected to the Cause & Rights of America And whereas this Committee conceive it inconsistent with the Duty they owe to the Public to permit the said Persons to go at large or remain within the said County, Therefore Resolved that they be sent under Guard to the Committee of the Convention of the State of New York appointed for inquiring into detecting and defeating all Conspiracies formed in the said State against the Liberties of America Resolved that the Chairman be directed to write a Letter to William Duer Esq. Chairman of the said Committee enclosing Copy of the foregoing Resolutions-- Ordered that the Secretary furnish the Chairman with Copy of the foregoing Resolutions-- Names of the Persons to be sent under Guard to the above Committee--" (sine 22 names, including Daniel Munro.) In 1780, he got to British lines and served until the peace as laborer in a wood and salvage yard. He joined other loyalists and sailed to Port Roseway in Nova Scotia, Canada after the defeat of the English in the revolutionary war. He listed his occupation as carpenter. In his Loyalist Claim memorial, Daniel said he had 200 acres in New York, cattle, etc. In a note of confiscated land of Loyalists in New York it is shown that Daniel Munro, Yeoman, came from Hosack, Albany County, New York. The Loyalist Grants show that Daniel received a town lot "L" #12 in South Division and also a water lot "C" #86 in North Division. In the 1791 poll tax list it shows Daniel is shown as a mariner. This might explain why he also received a water lot. In 1794 he is Living on the 50 acre grant, Lot #45 he received near Round Bay as a retired farmer. He owned two horses and was assessed one pound two pence. Clan Munro of Foulis Castle, Scotland The earliest Chief of this Clan, in Gaelic "Clann Rothaich" was Hugh Munro of Foulis, who died in 1126. The name appears to be territorial in origin and the lands of the main branch always to have been on the north or the Cromarty Firth. These Munros were followers of the earlier Earls of Ross. Robert de Monro (1341-1372) was the first Chief by Charter. In the early 15th century, a fierce feud broke out with the Mackintoshes, in which the Munros were generally successful. In 1632, the Clan mustered no less than a thousand armed men at the funeral of Lord Lovat, their neighbour and ally. In general, the Munros have distinguished themselves in military careers, one of their best-known soldiers being Sir Hector Munro of The Black Watch. Foulis Castle is the seat of Munro of Foulis. Badge-Club Moss. Source: From the Mormon Library: S. 11 Oct 1966 S.G. Page 3602 Batch Serial Sheet EO126 A471056- 0104 In 1910, there was a Daniel Munro Family Reunion in Michigan. Sir Hector Munro of Scotland was invited to attend and sent the following telegram to Daniel in 1910 from Sir Hector Munro: " Station: Foulis. Foulis Castle, Telegrams: Evanton. 1 1/2 Miles. Evanton, N.B. Sir Hector Munro presents his complements to Daniel Munro & thanks him for the very kind invitation to the "Munro Family Reunion" at his home at Chesaning, Michigan. Sir H. Munro would have been delighted to Form one of the party, but distance prevents him being present - He will however not forget the gathering of the Clan on the 18«sup»th«/sup». I will drink long life & happiness to all that attended the interesting function.--- August 4th 1910" More About Daniel Munro: Military service: Bet. 1757 - 1763, French and Indian War «/i» (E-mail from Donald Praast - 22 May 2012) ********** Ref: Clan Munro files - Perez, Armando Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA

  
  

• Sources

  [S386] Clan Munro files - Munroe, Charles C., III, Charles C. Munroe, III, Descendants of Daniel Munro - 21 Sep 2005 (Reliability: 3). [S840] Clan Munro e-files - Praast, Donald, Donald Praast, E-mail from Donald Praast - 22 May 2012 (Reliability: 3). [S293] Clan Munro files - Munro, Thomas Nye, Thomas Nye Munro, Descendants of Donald Munro - p. 1 (Reliability: 3).