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William Munro

William Munro

Male Abt 1702 - 1778  (~ 76 years)

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  • Name William Munro  [1
    Born Abt 1702 
    • 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 Male 
    Died 1778  [1
    Person ID I59759  Munro
    Last Modified 3 Jun 2009 

    Family Margaret Spens,   b. Abt 1704,   d. 1750  (Age ~ 46 years) 
    Children 
     1. Alexander Munro,   b. Abt 1727,   d. 22 Jun 1777  (Age ~ 50 years)
    Last Modified 3 Jun 2009 
    Family ID F20761  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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

      [Alexander Munro] «i»son of William Munro, tacksman of Delnies (d. 1778) & Margaret Spens (d. 1750); 'preacher of the Gospel', d. 22 June 1777; tutor to Sir Hugh Munro of Foulis (1763-1848) when a boy at Foulis for two or three years; went with Sir Harry & son Hugh to Edinburgh & remained with them till he was taken ill, when he was sent back to Ross-shire by Sir Harry & died 'early in harvest' 1777; prob. the 'Mr. Alexander Munro student of Divinity at Arduilzie' named in Dingwall Presby 28 Feb & 10 July 1776, witnessed the Foulis entail 28 June 1776, & perhaps the 'preacher of the Gospel' who d. 22 June 1777.

      Alness Monument Inscription; Foulis Case v 55; Reg. of Tailzies vol 21 fol 218; Presbytery of Dingwall Minutes, vol 8, pp. 28,34 (NAS ref CH 2/92/8).
      «/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 140 (Reliability: 3).
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