Clan Munro USA
 Genealogy Pages

Alvan Munroe

Alvan Munroe

Male 1795 - 1820  (24 years)

Personal Information    |    Notes    |    Sources    |    All

  • Name Alvan Munroe  [1
    Born 2 Jan 1795 
    Gender Male 
    Died 1820  New Orleans, Orleans Par., Louisiana, USA Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I8948  Munro
    Last Modified 11 Jul 2010 

    Father Isaac Munroe,   b. 1768,   d. 12 Apr 1806, Arlington, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, USA Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 38 years) 
    Mother Abigail Richardson,   b. Abt 1764,   d. 3 Mar 1809  (Age ~ 45 years) 
    Family ID F3325  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • **********
      [Alvan Munroe]«i» b. 2 Jan 1795; fought in battle of North Point, described by captain as 'among the bravest of the brave.'

      Mackenzie p. 598«/i».

      (R. W. Munro's genealogy notes)
      **********

      Alvan was a soldier in the war of 1812. He fought bravely for his country at the battle of North Point in 1814. Captain Stewart, who was his commanding officer, spoke of him often as "among the bravest of the brave".

      Ref: Lexington Munroes, 2nd ed. 14-12-25

      Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA

  • 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 338 (Reliability: 3).
      1