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Catherine Weir

Catherine Weir

Female 1814 - Yes, date unknown

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  • Name Catherine Weir  [1
    Born 1814  Ardnamurchan, , , Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2
    Gender Female 
    Died Yes, date unknown 
    Person ID I53105  Munro
    Last Modified 5 May 2009 

    Family Alexander Munro,   b. 1815,   d. Abt 9 May 1885  (Age 70 years) 
    Children 
    +1. Colin Munro,   b. 1855,   d. 1886  (Age 31 years)
    Last Modified 20 Jan 2009 
    Family ID F18040  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
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      The following is a transcription of RW "Billy" Munro's genealogy notes:

      [Alexander Munro] «i»BSt. Cyrus Parish, Kincardine; educated Marischal College (Aberdeen) and Glasgow Normal School; arrived Cape Breton from Scotland, 1839; opened school at Boularderie Island; wife also a qualified teacher (Catherine Weir, born Ardnamurchan, 1814); justice of the Peace«b» «/b»1851, postmaster 1857; col. of militia, collector of customs, inspector of schools for Victoria Co.; died in 71st year shortly before 9 May 1885 (obit in Presbyterian Witness). «b» «/b»

      Flora McPherson, "Watchman Against The World". (Rev. N. Mcleod), 81-3, 130. Dalhousie Revis, xxxii 49-58 (!953).
      «/i»**********

      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 97 (Reliability: 3).

    2. [S415] Clan Munro files - Sneed, Jane Weir, Jane Weir Sneed, Membership application for Jane Weir Sneed dated 11 Jul 2005 (Reliability: 3).