Sir Alexander Monro, of Bearcrofts

Notes:

Sir Alexander Munro of Bearcrofts served as a Major in a Regiment of Foot in Ireland. He fought at the Battle of Worcester and was captured there, but later escaped from prison.

He was advocate and clerk of session and served as Commissioner of Supply for Sterlingshire. He sat in Scots Parliament as commissioner for shire. His arms are recorded in the Lyon Register.

His wife was Lilias Eastoun of Couston. In addition to the sons that are listed, they had 5 daughters.

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) - L/47 & Q/41

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - L/43

"Mr George Munro [? Henry] Primroses daughter /illegible/ by whom he had Mr George Lieutenant Collonel David and Mr Alexander Munro and daughters."

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - L/47

"Sir Alexander Munro was Commissar of Stirline Major of Foot in Ireland."

"Sir Alexander of Bearcrofts, advocate and clerk of session, Commissioner of Supply for Stirlingshire, sat is Scots Parliament as commissioner for shire, arms recorded in Lyon Reg, m Lilias dr of John Eastoun of Couston, and d 4 Jan 1704 having had George, Archibald, Alexander, John and 5 drs."

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Q/41

"...For Munros at Worcester see RSM's Lexington Munroes v, vi and add Major Alexander L/47 who was captured but later escaped from prison (Memorial to Prince of Orange for Alex Monro of Barecrofts, and Life of Prof Alexander L/51 in his Works)."

Ref: "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
310-311

V. SIR ALEXANDER MONRO, first of Bearcrofts, who adopted the Army as his profession and served for some time as Major in an infantry regiment in Ireland. He was knighted for his distinguished services in the army, and appointed Commissioner of Stirling. About the same time he purchased the estate of Bearcrofts in that county. He on the 26th of February, 1662, had been admitted a member of the Scottish Bar, at which, in conjunction with Duncan Forbes, III. of Culloden, he exercised considerable influence in mitigating the penalties inflicted upon many of the Scottish nobility and gentry for the part taken by them in the Rebellion of 1688. In the reign of King William, Sir Alexander served as one of the Commissioners for the "Plantation of Kirks," the Duke of Argyll being President, and was M.P. for the County of Stirling from 1690 to 1702.

Sir Alexander married, with issue, among several other sons and daughters--

1. George, his heir and successor.

2. John, I. of Achenbowie, of whom presently.

He died in 1702, when he was succeeded by his eldest son, VI. GEORGE MONRO,...

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Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - p. vi

Sir Alexander was an advocate or barrister.

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

[Sir Alexander Munro of Bearcrofts] «i»Third son of Reverend George Monro, Suddie (Black Isle) (died circa 1642) and Mary Primrose; in 1668 "Engagement" fought at Worcester as Major in Royalist Army 1651; bought Bearcrofts Stirlingshire in1657; Commissary of Stirlingshire 1661; Advocate 1662; Commissioner of Supply for Stirlingshire 1661,1667,1678,1689,1690,1696; NP 26 March, 1669;Clerk of Session 1669-1676;implicated in Rye House plot 1683; imprisoned in Edinburgh Tolbooth November 1683 to September 1684; took test and readmitted advocate 1685; Solicitor General March- May, 1689;Commissioner for Stirlingshire in Scots parliment June1690 to January, 1704; knighted 1695 or 1696; died 4 January, 1704, having married Lillias Easton, with issue - George( died circa 1721), Archibald (Born 1666, died circa 1697), Alexander born 1667, twin, died young), John (1670-1740). Margaret( born 1664) ,Mary (born 1667 twin, died young), Lillias, Jean (married William Semple) and Mary (1676-1706)

Munro Tree L/47; Not in Shaw;s "Knights", Leven & Melville Papers (Bannatyne Club) 153, 245; Parliamentary Papers iii 152-3; R. Woodrow "Sufferings" iv 53; History MSS new series vii 272; Darien Papers (1849) page 393; Calendar of State papers (Domestic) (1694-5) 446, (1696) 121, (1698) 57; Riley (King William & the Scottish Politicians 30/a (1697) 80; RW Munro article in Clan Munro Magazine xviii 24-29; 3RPC ix 173, 178; Acts of the Parliaments of Scotland vii 93, 506-J.P. 1683, 544,viii 226, ix 23 (Solicitor General) ; 71, 140, x 29,Commisioner of Supply; Mackenzie 91, 310-311; Dr. Donald Munro's Memoirs in Professor Alex's "Works" (1781); J.A. Inglis Miscellanea Genealogica et Heraldica 10-36; R.E.Wright -St. Clair Drs Monro pp2-4; Edith E.B. Thompson " Parliament of Scotland" 1690-1702 page 24; Culloden Papers 22; Scottish RecordsOffice NP 2/10 (26 march, 1689)i 224,228,248 (? & 153); Edinburgh University Journal (Summer 1954) xvii 80; McGill ii 1180.«/i»
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Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA

Died:
Bearcrofts

Family/Spouse: Lillias Easton. Lillias was born about 1631; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lieutenant Colonel George Munro of Bearcrofts, later of Auchinbowie. His wife was from Achinbowie.

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) L/48

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - L/47

"Sir Alexander of Bearcrofts,...d 4 Jan 1704 having had George, Archibald, Alexander, John and 5 drs."

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - L/48

"Major George Munro of Achinbowie married Margaret daughter to Robert Bruce of Achinbowie by whom he had Alexander and George a Lieut. in Montagues Regiment."

"Major George of Bearcrofts later of Auchinbowie became Lt-Col and d c. 1721; son George..."

Ref: "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
311-312

VI. GEORGE MONRO, second of Bearcrofts, who entered the Army, and acquired the rank of Major in an infantry regiment. He married Margaret, daughter of an heiress of Robert Bruce of Auchenbowie. In the garden at that mansion there is an old sun-dial with a carving of the arms of Monro and Bruce quartered, and having the initials G.M. M.B. cut upon it. They had issue--

1. Alexander, who seems to have died before his father.

2. George, who succeeded his father.

He married secondly, Ann, daughter of Sir Robert Stewart of Tilliecoultry, a Lord of Session, and uncle of Sir james, first Earl of Bute, with issue--

3. Robert.

4. Albert.

5. Hugh.

6. Cecil.

7. Margaret; and 8, Mary.

We are not at all clear about these marriages, and think there must have been another head of the house which is here missed out.

He died about 1760, when he was succeeded by his eldest son, VII. GEORGE MONRO,...

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

[Sir Alexander Munro of Bearcrofts] «i»Third son of Reverend George Monro, Suddie (Black Isle) (died circa 1642) and Mary Primrose; in 1668 "Engagement" fought at Worcester as Major in Royalist Army 1651; bought Bearcrofts Stirlingshire in1657; Commissary of Stirlingshire 1661; Advocate 1662; Commissioner of Supply for Stirlingshire 1661,1667,1678,1689,1690,1696; NP 26 March, 1669;Clerk of Session 1669-1676;implicated in Rye House plot 1683; imprisoned in Edinburgh Tolbooth November 1683 to September 1684; took test and readmitted advocate 1685; Solicitor General March- May, 1689;Commissioner for Stirlingshire in Scots parliment June1690 to January, 1704; knighted 1695 or 1696; died 4 January, 1704, having married Lillias Easton, with issue - George( died circa 1721), Archibald (Born 1666, died circa 1697), Alexander born 1667, twin, died young), John (1670-1740). Margaret( born 1664) ,Mary (born 1667 twin, died young), Lillias, Jean (married William Semple) and Mary (1676-1706)

Munro Tree L/47; Not in Shaw;s "Knights", Leven & Melville Papers (Bannatyne Club) 153, 245; Parliamentary Papers iii 152-3; R. Woodrow "Sufferings" iv 53; History MSS new series vii 272; Darien Papers (1849) page 393; Calendar of State papers (Domestic) (1694-5) 446, (1696) 121, (1698) 57; Riley (King William & the Scottish Politicians 30/a (1697) 80; RW Munro article in Clan Munro Magazine xviii 24-29; 3RPC ix 173, 178; Acts of the Parliaments of Scotland vii 93, 506-J.P. 1683, 544,viii 226, ix 23 (Solicitor General) ; 71, 140, x 29,Commisioner of Supply; Mackenzie 91, 310-311; Dr. Donald Munro's Memoirs in Professor Alex's "Works" (1781); J.A. Inglis Miscellanea Genealogica et Heraldica 10-36; R.E.Wright -St. Clair Drs Monro pp2-4; Edith E.B. Thompson " Parliament of Scotland" 1690-1702 page 24; Culloden Papers 22; Scottish RecordsOffice NP 2/10 (26 march, 1689)i 224,228,248 (? & 153); Edinburgh University Journal (Summer 1954) xvii 80; McGill ii 1180.«/i»
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The following is a transcription of RW "Billy" Munro's genealogy notes:

«i»Alexander Monro of Auchinbowie elder son of Col George Monro of Auchinbowie (d. c. 1721) & Margaret Bruce; Burgess & G.B. Glasgow, 1716; inherited Auchinbowie 1720; Commissary of Stirling, 1721; elder of St. Ninian's, 1722; granted trust deed for estate, 1733; suc. 1738 to Riddoch or Reidheugh, near Bearcrofts; d. 12 Oct 1742, having m. 1719 Anne Stewart (d. Edinburgh 1763), with issue - George (1721-93), Robert (1722-43), Alexander (1724-50), Heugh (b. 1729), John (fl 1755), dr. Cecil (1719-1786), Margaret (b. 1723, d. young), Grissell (b. 1726, d. young).

Munro Tree L/49; MHM p. 311; John A. Inglis, The Monros of Auchinbowie, pp. 8, 48-51; . Inglis in Misc. Gen & Her (1920), pp. 13-14; D. Robertson, House of Lords Appeals, pp. 387-91; R.E. Wright-St. Clair, Doctors Monro, pp. 5, 59; Scots Magazine (1763) 527; Scottish Peerage ii 296 s v. Bute; Glasgow Burgess Roll (16 Feb 1716); National Library of Scotland Saltoun Papers, MS 16579 fols 79-82.«/i»
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Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA

Birth:
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.

Family/Spouse: Margaret Bruce. Margaret was born about 1664; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Ann Stewart. Ann was born est 1664; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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

[Sir Alexander Munro of Bearcrofts] «i»Third son of Reverend George Monro, Suddie (Black Isle) (died circa 1642) and Mary Primrose; in 1668 "Engagement" fought at Worcester as Major in Royalist Army 1651; bought Bearcrofts Stirlingshire in1657; Commissary of Stirlingshire 1661; Advocate 1662; Commissioner of Supply for Stirlingshire 1661,1667,1678,1689,1690,1696; NP 26 March, 1669;Clerk of Session 1669-1676;implicated in Rye House plot 1683; imprisoned in Edinburgh Tolbooth November 1683 to September 1684; took test and readmitted advocate 1685; Solicitor General March- May, 1689;Commissioner for Stirlingshire in Scots parliment June1690 to January, 1704; knighted 1695 or 1696; died 4 January, 1704, having married Lillias Easton, with issue - George( died circa 1721), Archibald (Born 1666, died circa 1697), Alexander born 1667, twin, died young), John (1670-1740). Margaret( born 1664) ,Mary (born 1667 twin, died young), Lillias, Jean (married William Semple) and Mary (1676-1706)

Munro Tree L/47; Not in Shaw;s "Knights", Leven & Melville Papers (Bannatyne Club) 153, 245; Parliamentary Papers iii 152-3; R. Woodrow "Sufferings" iv 53; History MSS new series vii 272; Darien Papers (1849) page 393; Calendar of State papers (Domestic) (1694-5) 446, (1696) 121, (1698) 57; Riley (King William & the Scottish Politicians 30/a (1697) 80; RW Munro article in Clan Munro Magazine xviii 24-29; 3RPC ix 173, 178; Acts of the Parliaments of Scotland vii 93, 506-J.P. 1683, 544,viii 226, ix 23 (Solicitor General) ; 71, 140, x 29,Commisioner of Supply; Mackenzie 91, 310-311; Dr. Donald Munro's Memoirs in Professor Alex's "Works" (1781); J.A. Inglis Miscellanea Genealogica et Heraldica 10-36; R.E.Wright -St. Clair Drs Monro pp2-4; Edith E.B. Thompson " Parliament of Scotland" 1690-1702 page 24; Culloden Papers 22; Scottish RecordsOffice NP 2/10 (26 march, 1689)i 224,228,248 (? & 153); Edinburgh University Journal (Summer 1954) xvii 80; McGill ii 1180.«/i»
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Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA

Birth:
Bearcrofts

Notes:

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) L/47

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - L/47

"Sir Alexander of Bearcrofts,...d 4 Jan 1704 having had George, Archibald, Alexander, John and 5 drs."

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

[Sir Alexander Munro of Bearcrofts] «i»Third son of Reverend George Monro, Suddie (Black Isle) (died circa 1642) and Mary Primrose; in 1668 "Engagement" fought at Worcester as Major in Royalist Army 1651; bought Bearcrofts Stirlingshire in1657; Commissary of Stirlingshire 1661; Advocate 1662; Commissioner of Supply for Stirlingshire 1661,1667,1678,1689,1690,1696; NP 26 March, 1669;Clerk of Session 1669-1676;implicated in Rye House plot 1683; imprisoned in Edinburgh Tolbooth November 1683 to September 1684; took test and readmitted advocate 1685; Solicitor General March- May, 1689;Commissioner for Stirlingshire in Scots parliment June1690 to January, 1704; knighted 1695 or 1696; died 4 January, 1704, having married Lillias Easton, with issue - George( died circa 1721), Archibald (Born 1666, died circa 1697), Alexander born 1667, twin, died young), John (1670-1740). Margaret( born 1664) ,Mary (born 1667 twin, died young), Lillias, Jean (married William Semple) and Mary (1676-1706)

Munro Tree L/47; Not in Shaw;s "Knights", Leven & Melville Papers (Bannatyne Club) 153, 245; Parliamentary Papers iii 152-3; R. Woodrow "Sufferings" iv 53; History MSS new series vii 272; Darien Papers (1849) page 393; Calendar of State papers (Domestic) (1694-5) 446, (1696) 121, (1698) 57; Riley (King William & the Scottish Politicians 30/a (1697) 80; RW Munro article in Clan Munro Magazine xviii 24-29; 3RPC ix 173, 178; Acts of the Parliaments of Scotland vii 93, 506-J.P. 1683, 544,viii 226, ix 23 (Solicitor General) ; 71, 140, x 29,Commisioner of Supply; Mackenzie 91, 310-311; Dr. Donald Munro's Memoirs in Professor Alex's "Works" (1781); J.A. Inglis Miscellanea Genealogica et Heraldica 10-36; R.E.Wright -St. Clair Drs Monro pp2-4; Edith E.B. Thompson " Parliament of Scotland" 1690-1702 page 24; Culloden Papers 22; Scottish RecordsOffice NP 2/10 (26 march, 1689)i 224,228,248 (? & 153); Edinburgh University Journal (Summer 1954) xvii 80; McGill ii 1180.«/i»
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Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA

Birth:
Bearcrofts

Notes:

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) L/47

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - L/47

"Sir Alexander of Bearcrofts,...d 4 Jan 1704 having had George, Archibald, Alexander, John and 5 drs."

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

[Sir Alexander Munro of Bearcrofts] «i»Third son of Reverend George Monro, Suddie (Black Isle) (died circa 1642) and Mary Primrose; in 1668 "Engagement" fought at Worcester as Major in Royalist Army 1651; bought Bearcrofts Stirlingshire in1657; Commissary of Stirlingshire 1661; Advocate 1662; Commissioner of Supply for Stirlingshire 1661,1667,1678,1689,1690,1696; NP 26 March, 1669;Clerk of Session 1669-1676;implicated in Rye House plot 1683; imprisoned in Edinburgh Tolbooth November 1683 to September 1684; took test and readmitted advocate 1685; Solicitor General March- May, 1689;Commissioner for Stirlingshire in Scots parliment June1690 to January, 1704; knighted 1695 or 1696; died 4 January, 1704, having married Lillias Easton, with issue - George( died circa 1721), Archibald (Born 1666, died circa 1697), Alexander born 1667, twin, died young), John (1670-1740). Margaret( born 1664) ,Mary (born 1667 twin, died young), Lillias, Jean (married William Semple) and Mary (1676-1706)

Munro Tree L/47; Not in Shaw;s "Knights", Leven & Melville Papers (Bannatyne Club) 153, 245; Parliamentary Papers iii 152-3; R. Woodrow "Sufferings" iv 53; History MSS new series vii 272; Darien Papers (1849) page 393; Calendar of State papers (Domestic) (1694-5) 446, (1696) 121, (1698) 57; Riley (King William & the Scottish Politicians 30/a (1697) 80; RW Munro article in Clan Munro Magazine xviii 24-29; 3RPC ix 173, 178; Acts of the Parliaments of Scotland vii 93, 506-J.P. 1683, 544,viii 226, ix 23 (Solicitor General) ; 71, 140, x 29,Commisioner of Supply; Mackenzie 91, 310-311; Dr. Donald Munro's Memoirs in Professor Alex's "Works" (1781); J.A. Inglis Miscellanea Genealogica et Heraldica 10-36; R.E.Wright -St. Clair Drs Monro pp2-4; Edith E.B. Thompson " Parliament of Scotland" 1690-1702 page 24; Culloden Papers 22; Scottish RecordsOffice NP 2/10 (26 march, 1689)i 224,228,248 (? & 153); Edinburgh University Journal (Summer 1954) xvii 80; McGill ii 1180.«/i»
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Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA

Birth:
Bearcrofts

Died:
Alexander was a twin. He died young.

Notes:

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

[Sir Alexander Munro of Bearcrofts] «i»Third son of Reverend George Monro, Suddie (Black Isle) (died circa 1642) and Mary Primrose; in 1668 "Engagement" fought at Worcester as Major in Royalist Army 1651; bought Bearcrofts Stirlingshire in1657; Commissary of Stirlingshire 1661; Advocate 1662; Commissioner of Supply for Stirlingshire 1661,1667,1678,1689,1690,1696; NP 26 March, 1669;Clerk of Session 1669-1676;implicated in Rye House plot 1683; imprisoned in Edinburgh Tolbooth November 1683 to September 1684; took test and readmitted advocate 1685; Solicitor General March- May, 1689;Commissioner for Stirlingshire in Scots parliment June1690 to January, 1704; knighted 1695 or 1696; died 4 January, 1704, having married Lillias Easton, with issue - George( died circa 1721), Archibald (Born 1666, died circa 1697), Alexander born 1667, twin, died young), John (1670-1740). Margaret( born 1664) ,Mary (born 1667 twin, died young), Lillias, Jean (married William Semple) and Mary (1676-1706)

Munro Tree L/47; Not in Shaw;s "Knights", Leven & Melville Papers (Bannatyne Club) 153, 245; Parliamentary Papers iii 152-3; R. Woodrow "Sufferings" iv 53; History MSS new series vii 272; Darien Papers (1849) page 393; Calendar of State papers (Domestic) (1694-5) 446, (1696) 121, (1698) 57; Riley (King William & the Scottish Politicians 30/a (1697) 80; RW Munro article in Clan Munro Magazine xviii 24-29; 3RPC ix 173, 178; Acts of the Parliaments of Scotland vii 93, 506-J.P. 1683, 544,viii 226, ix 23 (Solicitor General) ; 71, 140, x 29,Commisioner of Supply; Mackenzie 91, 310-311; Dr. Donald Munro's Memoirs in Professor Alex's "Works" (1781); J.A. Inglis Miscellanea Genealogica et Heraldica 10-36; R.E.Wright -St. Clair Drs Monro pp2-4; Edith E.B. Thompson " Parliament of Scotland" 1690-1702 page 24; Culloden Papers 22; Scottish RecordsOffice NP 2/10 (26 march, 1689)i 224,228,248 (? & 153); Edinburgh University Journal (Summer 1954) xvii 80; McGill ii 1180.«/i»
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Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA

Birth:
Bearcrofts

Died:
Bearcrofts

Mary was a twin. One reference says she died young.

Notes:

John was an army surgeon who served in the Regiments of Kenmure, Hill and Belasyse. He studied at Leyden and was a founder of Edinburgh medical school.

His second wife was the widow of William Main.

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - L/50

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - L/47

"Sir Alexander of Bearcrofts,...d 4 Jan 1704 having had George, Archibald, Alexander, John and 5 drs."

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - L/50

"This was John, army surgeon, served in Kenmure's, Hill's and Belasyse's Regts, studied at Leyden, a founder of Edinburgh medical school, m Jean Forbes and had son Alexander, then Margaret Cichton widow of William Main, and d 1740."

Ref: "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
314

I. JOHN MONRO, second son of Sir Alexander Monro, I. of Bearcrofts, and V. in direct descent from George Monro, IV. of Milntown, was the founder of this family. John studied for the medical profession, and served with much distinction as a surgeon in the army of William III. in Flanders. On his retirement from the service, he settled in Edinburgh, where he soon acquired an extensive and lucrative practice. In conjunction with his more distinguished son, and other eminent members of the Medical Faculty, he was one of the founders of that great medical school at Edinburgh for the regular teaching of the different branches of physic and surgery. The Doctor's protrait hangs in the Surgeon's hall, Edinburgh. He died in 1737.

He married his cousin Jean, daughter of James Forbes, Caithness, second son of Duncan Forbes, I. of Culloden, with issue--one son, II. ALEXANDER MONRO,...

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

[Sir Alexander Munro of Bearcrofts] «i»Third son of Reverend George Monro, Suddie (Black Isle) (died circa 1642) and Mary Primrose; in 1668 "Engagement" fought at Worcester as Major in Royalist Army 1651; bought Bearcrofts Stirlingshire in1657; Commissary of Stirlingshire 1661; Advocate 1662; Commissioner of Supply for Stirlingshire 1661,1667,1678,1689,1690,1696; NP 26 March, 1669;Clerk of Session 1669-1676;implicated in Rye House plot 1683; imprisoned in Edinburgh Tolbooth November 1683 to September 1684; took test and readmitted advocate 1685; Solicitor General March- May, 1689;Commissioner for Stirlingshire in Scots parliment June1690 to January, 1704; knighted 1695 or 1696; died 4 January, 1704, having married Lillias Easton, with issue - George( died circa 1721), Archibald (Born 1666, died circa 1697), Alexander born 1667, twin, died young), John (1670-1740). Margaret( born 1664) ,Mary (born 1667 twin, died young), Lillias, Jean (married William Semple) and Mary (1676-1706)

Munro Tree L/47; Not in Shaw;s "Knights", Leven & Melville Papers (Bannatyne Club) 153, 245; Parliamentary Papers iii 152-3; R. Woodrow "Sufferings" iv 53; History MSS new series vii 272; Darien Papers (1849) page 393; Calendar of State papers (Domestic) (1694-5) 446, (1696) 121, (1698) 57; Riley (King William & the Scottish Politicians 30/a (1697) 80; RW Munro article in Clan Munro Magazine xviii 24-29; 3RPC ix 173, 178; Acts of the Parliaments of Scotland vii 93, 506-J.P. 1683, 544,viii 226, ix 23 (Solicitor General) ; 71, 140, x 29,Commisioner of Supply; Mackenzie 91, 310-311; Dr. Donald Munro's Memoirs in Professor Alex's "Works" (1781); J.A. Inglis Miscellanea Genealogica et Heraldica 10-36; R.E.Wright -St. Clair Drs Monro pp2-4; Edith E.B. Thompson " Parliament of Scotland" 1690-1702 page 24; Culloden Papers 22; Scottish RecordsOffice NP 2/10 (26 march, 1689)i 224,228,248 (? & 153); Edinburgh University Journal (Summer 1954) xvii 80; McGill ii 1180.«/i»
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The following is a transcription of RW "Billy" Munro's genealogy notes:

[Alexander Munro] «i»Son of and only surving child of John Monro, Surgeon (1670-1740) and Jean Forbes.

Munro Tree L/51 (blank). Mackenzie 314-18. Inglis 8, 57-77. J.P. Munroe 38 (1860), See index p. 306. R. Kerr, Memoirs of Wm. Smellie (1811) vol. ii. Allan Papers # 157. Gents Magazine (1767) 383; Scots Magazine (1767) 390. CMM iv 9. R.E. Wright - St. Clair "Doctors Munro" pp. 27-58. Edin Testaments, 28 Oct 1767. Scots Mag (1757) 614. Glagow Burgess Roll 25 Sep 1725. E. M. Underwood "Boerhaave's Men" passim. E. Peacock, Leyden Graduates (1883) p. 69«/i».
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Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA

Birth:
Bearcrofts

Family/Spouse: Jean Forbes. Jean was born about 1674; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Margaret Crichton. Margaret was born about 1647; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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

[Sir Alexander Munro of Bearcrofts] «i»Third son of Reverend George Monro, Suddie (Black Isle) (died circa 1642) and Mary Primrose; in 1668 "Engagement" fought at Worcester as Major in Royalist Army 1651; bought Bearcrofts Stirlingshire in1657; Commissary of Stirlingshire 1661; Advocate 1662; Commissioner of Supply for Stirlingshire 1661,1667,1678,1689,1690,1696; NP 26 March, 1669;Clerk of Session 1669-1676;implicated in Rye House plot 1683; imprisoned in Edinburgh Tolbooth November 1683 to September 1684; took test and readmitted advocate 1685; Solicitor General March- May, 1689;Commissioner for Stirlingshire in Scots parliment June1690 to January, 1704; knighted 1695 or 1696; died 4 January, 1704, having married Lillias Easton, with issue - George( died circa 1721), Archibald (Born 1666, died circa 1697), Alexander born 1667, twin, died young), John (1670-1740). Margaret( born 1664) ,Mary (born 1667 twin, died young), Lillias, Jean (married William Semple) and Mary (1676-1706)

Munro Tree L/47; Not in Shaw;s "Knights", Leven & Melville Papers (Bannatyne Club) 153, 245; Parliamentary Papers iii 152-3; R. Woodrow "Sufferings" iv 53; History MSS new series vii 272; Darien Papers (1849) page 393; Calendar of State papers (Domestic) (1694-5) 446, (1696) 121, (1698) 57; Riley (King William & the Scottish Politicians 30/a (1697) 80; RW Munro article in Clan Munro Magazine xviii 24-29; 3RPC ix 173, 178; Acts of the Parliaments of Scotland vii 93, 506-J.P. 1683, 544,viii 226, ix 23 (Solicitor General) ; 71, 140, x 29,Commisioner of Supply; Mackenzie 91, 310-311; Dr. Donald Munro's Memoirs in Professor Alex's "Works" (1781); J.A. Inglis Miscellanea Genealogica et Heraldica 10-36; R.E.Wright -St. Clair Drs Monro pp2-4; Edith E.B. Thompson " Parliament of Scotland" 1690-1702 page 24; Culloden Papers 22; Scottish RecordsOffice NP 2/10 (26 march, 1689)i 224,228,248 (? & 153); Edinburgh University Journal (Summer 1954) xvii 80; McGill ii 1180.«/i»
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Family/Spouse: William Semple. William was born about 1670; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

[Sir Alexander Munro of Bearcrofts] «i»Third son of Reverend George Monro, Suddie (Black Isle) (died circa 1642) and Mary Primrose; in 1668 "Engagement" fought at Worcester as Major in Royalist Army 1651; bought Bearcrofts Stirlingshire in1657; Commissary of Stirlingshire 1661; Advocate 1662; Commissioner of Supply for Stirlingshire 1661,1667,1678,1689,1690,1696; NP 26 March, 1669;Clerk of Session 1669-1676;implicated in Rye House plot 1683; imprisoned in Edinburgh Tolbooth November 1683 to September 1684; took test and readmitted advocate 1685; Solicitor General March- May, 1689;Commissioner for Stirlingshire in Scots parliment June1690 to January, 1704; knighted 1695 or 1696; died 4 January, 1704, having married Lillias Easton, with issue - George( died circa 1721), Archibald (Born 1666, died circa 1697), Alexander born 1667, twin, died young), John (1670-1740). Margaret( born 1664) ,Mary (born 1667 twin, died young), Lillias, Jean (married William Semple) and Mary (1676-1706)

Munro Tree L/47; Not in Shaw;s "Knights", Leven & Melville Papers (Bannatyne Club) 153, 245; Parliamentary Papers iii 152-3; R. Woodrow "Sufferings" iv 53; History MSS new series vii 272; Darien Papers (1849) page 393; Calendar of State papers (Domestic) (1694-5) 446, (1696) 121, (1698) 57; Riley (King William & the Scottish Politicians 30/a (1697) 80; RW Munro article in Clan Munro Magazine xviii 24-29; 3RPC ix 173, 178; Acts of the Parliaments of Scotland vii 93, 506-J.P. 1683, 544,viii 226, ix 23 (Solicitor General) ; 71, 140, x 29,Commisioner of Supply; Mackenzie 91, 310-311; Dr. Donald Munro's Memoirs in Professor Alex's "Works" (1781); J.A. Inglis Miscellanea Genealogica et Heraldica 10-36; R.E.Wright -St. Clair Drs Monro pp2-4; Edith E.B. Thompson " Parliament of Scotland" 1690-1702 page 24; Culloden Papers 22; Scottish RecordsOffice NP 2/10 (26 march, 1689)i 224,228,248 (? & 153); Edinburgh University Journal (Summer 1954) xvii 80; McGill ii 1180.«/i»
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The following is a transcription of RW "Billy" Munro's genealogy notes:

[Sir Alexander Munro of Bearcrofts] «i»Third son of Reverend George Monro, Suddie (Black Isle) (died circa 1642) and Mary Primrose; in 1668 "Engagement" fought at Worcester as Major in Royalist Army 1651; bought Bearcrofts Stirlingshire in1657; Commissary of Stirlingshire 1661; Advocate 1662; Commissioner of Supply for Stirlingshire 1661,1667,1678,1689,1690,1696; NP 26 March, 1669;Clerk of Session 1669-1676;implicated in Rye House plot 1683; imprisoned in Edinburgh Tolbooth November 1683 to September 1684; took test and readmitted advocate 1685; Solicitor General March- May, 1689;Commissioner for Stirlingshire in Scots parliment June1690 to January, 1704; knighted 1695 or 1696; died 4 January, 1704, having married Lillias Easton, with issue - George( died circa 1721), Archibald (Born 1666, died circa 1697), Alexander born 1667, twin, died young), John (1670-1740). Margaret( born 1664) ,Mary (born 1667 twin, died young), Lillias, Jean (married William Semple) and Mary (1676-1706)

Munro Tree L/47; Not in Shaw;s "Knights", Leven & Melville Papers (Bannatyne Club) 153, 245; Parliamentary Papers iii 152-3; R. Woodrow "Sufferings" iv 53; History MSS new series vii 272; Darien Papers (1849) page 393; Calendar of State papers (Domestic) (1694-5) 446, (1696) 121, (1698) 57; Riley (King William & the Scottish Politicians 30/a (1697) 80; RW Munro article in Clan Munro Magazine xviii 24-29; 3RPC ix 173, 178; Acts of the Parliaments of Scotland vii 93, 506-J.P. 1683, 544,viii 226, ix 23 (Solicitor General) ; 71, 140, x 29,Commisioner of Supply; Mackenzie 91, 310-311; Dr. Donald Munro's Memoirs in Professor Alex's "Works" (1781); J.A. Inglis Miscellanea Genealogica et Heraldica 10-36; R.E.Wright -St. Clair Drs Monro pp2-4; Edith E.B. Thompson " Parliament of Scotland" 1690-1702 page 24; Culloden Papers 22; Scottish RecordsOffice NP 2/10 (26 march, 1689)i 224,228,248 (? & 153); Edinburgh University Journal (Summer 1954) xvii 80; McGill ii 1180.«/i»
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Notes:

Alexander Munro of Achinbowie married the daughter of Sir Robert Stewart of Dillicoutrie. Sir Robert was the brother of the Earl of Bute.

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - L/49

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - L/48

"Major George Munro of Achinbowie married Margaret daughter to Robert Bruce of Achinbowie by whom he had Alexander and George a Lieut. in Montagues Regiment."

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - L/49

"Alexander Munro of Achinbowie married Anne daughter to Sir Robert Stewart of Dillicoutrie brother to the Earle of bute by whom he has George Robert Alexander Hugh Cecile Margaret and Mary."

"Alexander of Auchinbowie d 12 Oct 1742;...4 drs."

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

[Alexander Monro] «i»Third son of Alexander Monro, of Auchinbowie (d. 1742) and Anne Stewart; baptized 10 August 1724; writer in Edinburgh; died unmarried 15 February 1750, when next of kin was sister [sic] Cecil.

Munro Tree (L/49). Inglis 8, 50. (not in Mackenzie 311). Inglis in Miscellanea Genealogica et Heraldica (1920) p. 14. Edinburgh Testaments 16 November 1750.
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«i»Alexander Monro of Auchinbowie, elder son of Col George Monro of Auchinbowie (d. c. 1721) & Margaret Bruce; Burgess & G.B. Glasgow, 1716; inherited Auchinbowie 1720; Commissary of Stirling, 1721; elder of St. Ninian's, 1722; granted trust deed for estate, 1733; suc. 1738 to Riddoch or Reidheugh, near Bearcrofts; d. 12 Oct 1742, having m. 1719 Anne Stewart (d. Edinburgh 1763), with issue - George (1721-93), Robert (1722-43), Alexander (1724-50), Heugh (b. 1729), John (fl 1755), dr. Cecil (1719-1786), Margaret (b. 1723, d. young), Grissell (b. 1726, d. young).

Munro Tree L/49; MHM p. 311; John A. Inglis, The Monros of Auchinbowie, pp. 8, 48-51; . Inglis in Misc. Gen & Her (1920), pp. 13-14; D. Robertson, House of Lords Appeals, pp. 387-91; R.E. Wright-St. Clair, Doctors Monro, pp. 5, 59; Scots Magazine (1763) 527; Scottish Peerage ii 296 s v. Bute; Glasgow Burgess Roll (16 Feb 1716); National Library of Scotland Saltoun Papers, MS 16579 fols 79-82.
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Alexander married Anne Stewart in 1719. Anne was born about 1689; died in 1763 in Edinburgh, , Midlothian, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lieutenant Colonel George Munro served as a Lieutenant in Montague's Regiment and later as a Lieutenant Colonel in Otway's Regiment, he commanded Fort William Henry during the siege by Montcalm. He was unmarried.

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W Munro - L/48

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - L/48

"Major George Munro of Achinbowie married Margaret daughter to Robert Bruce of Achinbowie by whom he had Alexander and George a Lieut. in Montagues Regiment."

"...George Lt-Col in Otway's Regt, comd Fort William Henry when besieged by Montcalm, d unm at Albany, NY, 3 Nov 1757."

Ref: "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
312

VII. GEORGE MONRO, fourth of Bearcrofts, who was educated for the medical profession, and was for many years His Majesty's Physician at Minorca. He afterwards took up his residence in Argyle Square, Edinburgh, where he died before 1797, having married Jane, daughter of Andrew MacComish, of Crieff, and relict of Law Robertson, with issue--

1. George, his heir and successor.

2. William, I. of Edmondsham, of whom presently.

Dr George Monro's will is dated in 1793, and by it he leaves 500 pounds to his wife and an annuity of 100 pounts. If she fails to dispose of the 500 pounds "by deed under her hand," his trustees are directed to give 200 pounds to his elder son, George, and the remaining 300 pounds to his younger son, William. He bequeaths legacies to his elder son's family as follows:--To George, 300 pounds; to Harry, 200 pounds; and to Caroline, 200 pounds; "to be paid to them at Whitsunday or martimas after their arrival at the age of twenty-one years, on on their marriage, whichever event may happen first." His widow died at Edinburgh on the 28th of December, 1802.

He was succeeded by his elder son, VIII. GEORGE MONRO

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Family/Spouse: Jane MacComish. Jane was born est 1700; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
311

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Ref: "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
311

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Ref: "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
311

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Ref: "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
311

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311

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311

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Alexander was the first professor of anatomy at Edinburgh from 1720. His wife was daughter of Sir Donald Macdonald of Sleat. He and Isabella had three daughters in addition to the two sons who are listed.

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) L/51

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - L/50

"...m Jean Forbes and had son Alexander..."

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - L/51

"This was Alexander, first professor of anatomy in Edinburgh from 1720, m Isabella dr of Sir Donald of Sleat, and d 10 Jly 1767, leaving sons John (suc to Auchinbowie), Dr Donald, Alexander (professor secundus), and 3 drs."

Ref: "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
314-318

II. ALEXANDER MONRO, who was born in London on the 19th of September, 1697. He was educated at Edinburgh, and received the best education which that city was able to afford. He was afterwards sent by his father to London, where he attended the anatomical lectures of Dr Chalmers, and subsequently pursued his studies in Paris, and under the celebrated Boerhave, at Leyden.

Returning to Edinburgh in the autumn of 1719, he was appointed Professor of Anatomy. In 1720, on the advice of his father, he delivered a series of public lectures on Anatomy; and Dr Alston, who had accompanied him to Leyden in 1716, also on the suggestion of Dr Alxander Monro's father, began a series of lectures on Materia Medica and botany. His father communicated to the physicians and surgeons of Edinburgh, as already indicated, a plan for having the different branches of physic and surgery regularly taught at Edinburgh; and by their interest Professorships of Anatomy and Medicine were instituted in the University of that city. To complete his scheme, subscriptions were solicited for the establishment of a hospital, and considerable sums were received, chiefly through the exertions of Lord Provost Drummond of Edinburgh, and Dr Alexander Monro, who wrote a powerful pamphlet pointing out the great advantages of such an institution. The result was the founding of the Royal Infirmary, Lord Provost Drummond and Dr Alexander Monro being appointed a committee to superintend its erection; and on it being opened, the latter delivered a series of clinical lectures in it for the benefit of the students. Thus was commenced at Edinburgh that regular course of instruction which obtained for the Medical School of that city the reputation of being the best in the world.

Dr Monro was elected in 1721 the first Professor of Anatomy in the College of Edinburgh, but he was not received into the University until 1725, when he was inducted along with the celebrated mathematician Colin Maclaurin. He held the Professorship for 34 years, and was a F.R.C.P.E. and F.R.S.G.E. In 1726 appeared his "Osteology, or Treatise on the Anatomy of the Bones," which, during his life, passed through no fewer than eight editions, and was translated into several foreign languages. In the later editions he added a concise description of the Nerves, and of the Lacteal sac and Thoracic Duct. A society having been established at Edinburgh by the Professors and other practitioners of the city, for the collection of papers on professional subjects, Dr Alexander Monro was appointed secretary, and under his active superintendence six volumes of "Medical Essays" were soon published, the first of which appeared in 1732. Of the papers in this collection many of the most valuable were written by Dr Monro, dealing with anatomical, physiological, and practical subjects. When the society afterwards extended its membership to gentlemen eminent in literature, philosophical as well as medical papers were received. Dr Alexander Monro was appointed one of the Vice-Presidents, and furnished several valuable contributions to the two volumes, entitled "Essays--Physical and Literary," of its Memoirs, published by the Society. In 1759 he resigned the anatomical chair to his yhoungest son, Dr Alexander Monro Secundus, so styled to distinguish him from his father, who was always designated Primus, but the father still continued his clinical lectures at the Infirmary.

He published in all fifty-two works on medical science, among which are -- "Osteology, or a Treatise on the Anatomy of the Bones," 1726; "Essay on Comparative Anatomy," 1744; "Essay on the Art of Injecting the Vessels of Animals," 1731; "Essay on the Articulation, Muscles, and Luxation of the Lower Jaw," 1731; "Improvements in Performing the Operation of the Paracentesis, or Tapping of the Belly," 1731; "Observations--Anatomical and Physiological, wherein Dr Hunter's Claim to some Discoveries is examined," 1758; "Account of the Inoculation of Smallpox in Scotland," 1765; "Remarks on Chalybeate Waters," 1731; "Histories of the Cure of Lymphatics Opened in Wounds," 1736; "Histories of Succesful Indulgence of Bad Habits in Patients," 1736; and "Proofs of the Contiguity of the Lungs and the Pleura," 1756.

A collected edition of his works, including several essays left in manuscript, was published by his third son, Dr Alexander (Secundus), at Edinburgh, in 1781, with a life written by his second son, Dr Donald Monro, prefixed.

He married on the 7th of October, 1725, Isabella, third daughter of Sir Donald Macdonald, eleventh Baron, and fourth Baronet of Sleat, known among the Highlanders as "Domhnull a' Chogaidh," or "Donald of the Wars," because of the conspicuous part he took at Killiecrankie under Dundee, and afterwards under the Earl of Mar in the Rising of 1715, for which he was attainted, with issue, who arrived at maturity--

1. John, his heir and successor...

Dr Alexander Monro, "Primus", died on the 10th of July, 1767; his widow surviving him until the 10th of December, 1774. He was succeeded by his eldest son, III. John Monro...

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[Alexander Monro II] «i»Third & youngest son of Professor Alexander Monro (primus) 1697-1767, was born Edinburgh 10 or 20 May, 1733; as "secundus" admitted conjunct professor of Anatomy with father 1754; MD Edinburgh 1755, took over work of professorship 1758-1759 and discharged it unaided for 40 years. His son Alexander(tertius) becoming colleague in 1798, resigned 1808, bought Craiglockhart 1773 & Cockburn 1783, mentioned in Foulis entail, 1776; died 2 October, 1817, having married 1762 Katherine Inglis with issue Alexander (tertius) & David (1776-1843

Dictionary of National Biography, Inglis pp 89-110; Mackenzie pp 322-328, 144 entail; Murray Annals of Colinton; J. Grego, "Rowlanson the Caricaturist" I 124; RW Innes Smith "English Spaking Students of Medicine at the University of Leyden' (1932), p 162; J P Munroe 38-39; RE Wright St. Clair "Doctors Monro' pp 69-95; Scots Magazine (1762) 507; Gents Magazine 1988 i 493, 1754; A. Wight "Present State of Husbandry in Scotland", III (ii) 452; Highland Society of Scotland, 'Prize Essays of Scotland (2nd edition 1812), I (ii) plxxiii
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Alexander married Isabella MacDonald on 7 Oct 1725. Isabella was born about 1699; died on 10 Dec 1774. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) L/49

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - L/49

"Alexander Munro of Achinbowie married Anne daughter to Sir Robert Stewart of Dillicoutrie brother to the Earle of bute by whom he has George Robert Alexander Hugh Cecile Margaret and Mary."

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

[Alexander Monro] «i»Third son of Alexander Monro, of Auchinbowie (d. 1742) and Anne Stewart; baptized 10 August 1724; writer in Edinburgh; died unmarried 15 February 1750, when next of kin was sister [sic] Cecil.

Munro Tree (L/49). Inglis 8, 50. (not in Mackenzie 311). Inglis in Miscellanea Genealogica et Heraldica (1920) p. 14. Edinburgh Testaments 16 November 1750.
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The following is a transcription of RW "Billy" Munro's genealogy notes:

«i»Alexander Monro of Auchinbowie elder son of Col George Monro of Auchinbowie (d. c. 1721) & Margaret Bruce; Burgess & G.B. Glasgow, 1716; inherited Auchinbowie 1720; Commissary of Stirling, 1721; elder of St. Ninian's, 1722; granted trust deed for estate, 1733; suc. 1738 to Riddoch or Reidheugh, near Bearcrofts; d. 12 Oct 1742, having m. 1719 Anne Stewart (d. Edinburgh 1763), with issue - George (1721-93), Robert (1722-43), Alexander (1724-50), Heugh (b. 1729), John (fl 1755), dr. Cecil (1719-1786), Margaret (b. 1723, d. young), Grissell (b. 1726, d. young).

Munro Tree L/49; MHM p. 311; John A. Inglis, The Monros of Auchinbowie, pp. 8, 48-51; . Inglis in Misc. Gen & Her (1920), pp. 13-14; D. Robertson, House of Lords Appeals, pp. 387-91; R.E. Wright-St. Clair, Doctors Monro, pp. 5, 59; Scots Magazine (1763) 527; Scottish Peerage ii 296 s v. Bute; Glasgow Burgess Roll (16 Feb 1716); National Library of Scotland Saltoun Papers, MS 16579 fols 79-82.«/i»
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Notes:

George Munro of Auchinbowie was commissary of Sterlingshire and an army surgeon.

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) L/49

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - L/49

Alexander Munro of Achinbowie married Anne daughter to Sir Robert Stewart of Dillicoutrie brother to the Earle of bute by whom he has George Robert Alexander Hugh Cecile Margaret and Mary.

...George of Auchinbowie, commissary of Stirlingshire, army surgeon, d 1793;...

Ref: "History of the Munros" by A. Mackenzie - p. 144

...Dr George Munro, eldest lawful son of the deceased Alexander Munro, sometime of Auchinbuy...

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«i»Alexander Monro of Auchinbowie elder son of Col George Monro of Auchinbowie (d. c. 1721) & Margaret Bruce; Burgess & G.B. Glasgow, 1716; inherited Auchinbowie 1720; Commissary of Stirling, 1721; elder of St. Ninian's, 1722; granted trust deed for estate, 1733; suc. 1738 to Riddoch or Reidheugh, near Bearcrofts; d. 12 Oct 1742, having m. 1719 Anne Stewart (d. Edinburgh 1763), with issue - George (1721-93), Robert (1722-43), Alexander (1724-50), Heugh (b. 1729), John (fl 1755), dr. Cecil (1719-1786), Margaret (b. 1723, d. young), Grissell (b. 1726, d. young).

Munro Tree L/49; MHM p. 311; John A. Inglis, The Monros of Auchinbowie, pp. 8, 48-51; . Inglis in Misc. Gen & Her (1920), pp. 13-14; D. Robertson, House of Lords Appeals, pp. 387-91; R.E. Wright-St. Clair, Doctors Monro, pp. 5, 59; Scots Magazine (1763) 527; Scottish Peerage ii 296 s v. Bute; Glasgow Burgess Roll (16 Feb 1716); National Library of Scotland Saltoun Papers, MS 16579 fols 79-82.«/i»
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Notes:

Robert served as a Lieutenant in Duroure's Regiment. He was killed at Dettingen in 1743.

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) L/49

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - L/49

"Alexander Munro of Achinbowie married Anne daughter to Sir Robert Stewart of Dillicoutrie brother to the Earle of bute by whom he has George Robert Alexander Hugh Cecile Margaret and Mary."

"...Robert, Lt in Duroure's Regt, k Dettingen 1734;..."

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Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) L/49

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - L/49

"Alexander Munro of Achinbowie married Anne daughter to Sir Robert Stewart of Dillicoutrie brother to the Earle of bute by whom he has George Robert Alexander Hugh Cecile Margaret and Mary."

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

«i»Alexander Monro of Auchinbowie elder son of Col George Monro of Auchinbowie (d. c. 1721) & Margaret Bruce; Burgess & G.B. Glasgow, 1716; inherited Auchinbowie 1720; Commissary of Stirling, 1721; elder of St. Ninian's, 1722; granted trust deed for estate, 1733; suc. 1738 to Riddoch or Reidheugh, near Bearcrofts; d. 12 Oct 1742, having m. 1719 Anne Stewart (d. Edinburgh 1763), with issue - George (1721-93), Robert (1722-43), Alexander (1724-50), Heugh (b. 1729), John (fl 1755), dr. Cecil (1719-1786), Margaret (b. 1723, d. young), Grissell (b. 1726, d. young).

Munro Tree L/49; MHM p. 311; John A. Inglis, The Monros of Auchinbowie, pp. 8, 48-51; . Inglis in Misc. Gen & Her (1920), pp. 13-14; D. Robertson, House of Lords Appeals, pp. 387-91; R.E. Wright-St. Clair, Doctors Monro, pp. 5, 59; Scots Magazine (1763) 527; Scottish Peerage ii 296 s v. Bute; Glasgow Burgess Roll (16 Feb 1716); National Library of Scotland Saltoun Papers, MS 16579 fols 79-82.«/i»
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Died:
Margaret died young.

Notes:

Alexander was a writer in Edinburgh.

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) L/49

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - L/49

"Alexander Munro of Achinbowie married Anne daughter to Sir Robert Stewart of Dillicoutrie brother to the Earle of bute by whom he has George Robert Alexander Hugh Cecile Margaret and Mary."

"...Alexander, writer in Edinburgh, d 15 Feb 1750;...

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

[Alexander Monro] «i»Third son of Alexander Monro, of Auchinbowie (d. 1742) and Anne Stewart; baptized 10 August 1724; writer in Edinburgh; died unmarried 15 February 1750, when next of kin was sister [sic] Cecil.

Munro Tree (L/49). Inglis 8, 50. (not in Mackenzie 311). Inglis in Miscellanea Genealogica et Heraldica (1920) p. 14. Edinburgh Testaments 16 November 1750.
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The following is a transcription of RW "Billy" Munro's genealogy notes:

«i»Alexander Monro of Auchinbowie elder son of Col George Monro of Auchinbowie (d. c. 1721) & Margaret Bruce; Burgess & G.B. Glasgow, 1716; inherited Auchinbowie 1720; Commissary of Stirling, 1721; elder of St. Ninian's, 1722; granted trust deed for estate, 1733; suc. 1738 to Riddoch or Reidheugh, near Bearcrofts; d. 12 Oct 1742, having m. 1719 Anne Stewart (d. Edinburgh 1763), with issue - George (1721-93), Robert (1722-43), Alexander (1724-50), Heugh (b. 1729), John (fl 1755), dr. Cecil (1719-1786), Margaret (b. 1723, d. young), Grissell (b. 1726, d. young).

Munro Tree L/49; MHM p. 311; John A. Inglis, The Monros of Auchinbowie, pp. 8, 48-51; . Inglis in Misc. Gen & Her (1920), pp. 13-14; D. Robertson, House of Lords Appeals, pp. 387-91; R.E. Wright-St. Clair, Doctors Monro, pp. 5, 59; Scots Magazine (1763) 527; Scottish Peerage ii 296 s v. Bute; Glasgow Burgess Roll (16 Feb 1716); National Library of Scotland Saltoun Papers, MS 16579 fols 79-82.«/i»
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Notes:

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) L/49

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Died:
Grissell died young.

Notes:

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) L/49

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - L/49

"Alexander Munro of Achinbowie married Anne daughter to Sir Robert Stewart of Dillicoutrie brother to the Earle of bute by whom he has George Robert Alexander Hugh Cecile Margaret and Mary."

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

«i»Alexander Monro of Auchinbowie elder son of Col George Monro of Auchinbowie (d. c. 1721) & Margaret Bruce; Burgess & G.B. Glasgow, 1716; inherited Auchinbowie 1720; Commissary of Stirling, 1721; elder of St. Ninian's, 1722; granted trust deed for estate, 1733; suc. 1738 to Riddoch or Reidheugh, near Bearcrofts; d. 12 Oct 1742, having m. 1719 Anne Stewart (d. Edinburgh 1763), with issue - George (1721-93), Robert (1722-43), Alexander (1724-50), Heugh (b. 1729), John (fl 1755), dr. Cecil (1719-1786), Margaret (b. 1723, d. young), Grissell (b. 1726, d. young).

Munro Tree L/49; MHM p. 311; John A. Inglis, The Monros of Auchinbowie, pp. 8, 48-51; . Inglis in Misc. Gen & Her (1920), pp. 13-14; D. Robertson, House of Lords Appeals, pp. 387-91; R.E. Wright-St. Clair, Doctors Monro, pp. 5, 59; Scots Magazine (1763) 527; Scottish Peerage ii 296 s v. Bute; Glasgow Burgess Roll (16 Feb 1716); National Library of Scotland Saltoun Papers, MS 16579 fols 79-82.«/i»
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Notes:

John was apprenticed to his cousin, Professor Alexander Monro.

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) L/49

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - L/49

"...John, apprenticed to cousin Prof Alex Monro;..."

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

«i»Alexander Monro of Auchinbowie elder son of Col George Monro of Auchinbowie (d. c. 1721) & Margaret Bruce; Burgess & G.B. Glasgow, 1716; inherited Auchinbowie 1720; Commissary of Stirling, 1721; elder of St. Ninian's, 1722; granted trust deed for estate, 1733; suc. 1738 to Riddoch or Reidheugh, near Bearcrofts; d. 12 Oct 1742, having m. 1719 Anne Stewart (d. Edinburgh 1763), with issue - George (1721-93), Robert (1722-43), Alexander (1724-50), Heugh (b. 1729), John (fl 1755), dr. Cecil (1719-1786), Margaret (b. 1723, d. young), Grissell (b. 1726, d. young).

Munro Tree L/49; MHM p. 311; John A. Inglis, The Monros of Auchinbowie, pp. 8, 48-51; . Inglis in Misc. Gen & Her (1920), pp. 13-14; D. Robertson, House of Lords Appeals, pp. 387-91; R.E. Wright-St. Clair, Doctors Monro, pp. 5, 59; Scots Magazine (1763) 527; Scottish Peerage ii 296 s v. Bute; Glasgow Burgess Roll (16 Feb 1716); National Library of Scotland Saltoun Papers, MS 16579 fols 79-82.«/i»
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Birth:
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.

Notes:

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - L/49

"Alexander Munro of Achinbowie married Anne daughter to Sir Robert Stewart of Dillicoutrie brother to the Earle of bute by whom he has George Robert Alexander Hugh Cecile Margaret and Mary."

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Notes:

Ref: "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
312

VIII. GEORGE MONRO, fifth of Bearcrofts, who entered the Army, and served for some time as Major in the 41st Regiment of Foot. He married Elizabeth Aylmer, with issue--

1. George, his heir and usccessor.

2. Harry, who ultimately succeeded his brother George in the representation of the family.

3. Caroline, who died unmarried.

He died about 1820, when he was succeeded by his elder son, IX. GEORGE MONRO,...

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Family/Spouse: Elizabeth Aylmer. Elizabeth was born est 1745; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

William had a distinguished military career beginning on 30 Jul 1778 when he joined the 51st Regiment of Foot as an Ensign. He rose steadily through the ranks serving with distinction at Minorca and in the campaigns in Flanders.

As a Captain, he exchanged into the 42nd Royal Highlanders, Black Watch, on 8 Sep 1789, and continued his steady rise in rank. On 1 Jan 1801, he was made Brevet Colonel. As Brigadier-General, he served on the Staff in Ireland and Great Britain.

In March 1804, he received the appointment of Inspecting Field Officer of Volunteers. Upon his promotion to Major-General on 25 Apr 1808, he was placed on the Staff of the West Indies and took command of Barbadoes, Surinam, and other places in that area. He also served as Governor of Trinidad.

He was made Lieutenant-General on 4 Jun 1813, and in 1816 was appointed D.L. for Dorsetshire.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
312, 332, 334

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William married Philadelphia Bower in 1796. Philadelphia was born est 1770; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

John succeeded to Auchinbowie.

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) L/51

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - L/51

"This was Alexander, first professor of anatomy in Edinburgh from 1720, m Isabella dr of Sir Donald of Sleat, and d 10 Jly 1767, leaving sons John (suc to Auchinbowie), Dr Donald, Alexander (professor secundus), and 3 drs."

Ref: "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
318-319

III. JOHN MONRO, who studied for the legal profession and became an eminent member of the Scottish Bar. He married Sophia, eldest daughter of Archibald Inglis of Auchindinny, Midlothian, with issue--

1. Jane, her father's heir...

John Monro, III. of Auchenbowie, was succeeded in that estate by his eldest daughter, IV. JANE MONROE...

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Birth:
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.

Family/Spouse: Sophia Inglis. Sophia was born about 1728; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Dr. Donald Munro.

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - L/51

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - L/51

"This was Alexander, first professor of anatomy in Edinburgh from 1720, m Isabella dr of Sir Donald of Sleat, and d 10 Jly 1767, leaving sons John (suc to Auchinbowie), Dr Donald, Alexander (professor secundus), and 3 drs."

Ref: "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
317

2. Donald, born in Edinburgh in 1731. He also studied for the medical profession, and settled as a physician in London, where he attained an eminent position, became a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians; was senior physician to the army, and to St George's Hospital. Like his father, Dr Donald Monro was the author of several medical works, among which are:--"Thesis de Hydrope," 1753; "Dissection of a Woman with Child, and Remarks on Grand Ulteri," 1754; "An Essay on the Dropsy, and its Different Species," 1755; "An Account of some Neutral Salts," 1767; "On the Effects of the Quassia Root in some Fevers," 1768; "A Treatise on Mineral Waters," 1770; "Cases of Aneurism; with Remarks," 1771; "An Account of a Pure Native Crystallized Natron, or Fossil Alkaline Salt, found in the Country of Tripoli in Barbary," 1771; "A Treatise on the Sulphureous Mineral Waters of Castle Leod and Fairburn, in Ross-shire, and of the Salt Purging Waters of Pitcaithly in Perthshire," 1772; "A Treatise on the State of the Intestines in Old Dysenteries," 1772; "Uncommon Cases--Violent Scurvy--Venereal Disorders--Obstinate Intermittent Fevers--Tumour in the Brain--Hydrocephalus--Ossifications in the Mysentery," 1772; "On the Use of Mercury in Consumptive Disorders," 1772; "Praelectiones Medicae ex Cronii Instituto, etc., it Oratio Haveii, etc.,: 1775; "Observations on the Means of Preserving the Health of soldiers and of Conducting Military Hospitals," 1780; "A Treatise on Medical and Pharmaceutical Chemistry, and the Materia Medica," 1788; and "Of the Method of Making the Otto of Roses as it is prepared in the East Indies," 1790. He died in July, 1802, aged 71 years, having married a German lady-in-Waiting to Queen Charlotte, Consort of George II., with issue--an only daughter,...

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Dr. Monro succeeded his father as Professor of Anatomy at the University of Edinnnboro, holding the position for forty-four years. He was a founder of the Royal Society there, and worte many medical treatises of standard authority, which were translated into foreign languages, giving him a European reputation. He discovered, or identified a crevice in the brain that is still called the Foramen of Monro. His son, Dr. Alexander Monro, tertius enjoyed refering to "me fayther's hole in the haid."

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

[Alexander Monro II] «i»Third & youngest son of Professor Alexander Monro (primus) 1697-1767, was born Edinburgh 10 or 20 May, 1733; as "secundus" admitted conjunct professor of Anatomy with father 1754; MD Edinburgh 1755, took over work of professorship 1758-1759 and discharged it unaided for 40 years. His son Alexander(tertius) becoming colleague in 1798, resigned 1808, bought Craiglockhart 1773 & Cockburn 1783, mentioned in Foulis entail, 1776; died 2 October, 1817, having married 1762 Katherine Inglis with issue Alexander (tertius) & David (1776-1843

Dictionary of National Biography, Inglis pp 89-110; Mackenzie pp 322-328, 144 entail; Murray Annals of Colinton; J. Grego, "Rowlanson the Caricaturist" I 124; RW Innes Smith "English Spaking Students of Medicine at the University of Leyden' (1932), p 162; J P Munroe 38-39; RE Wright St. Clair "Doctors Monro' pp 69-95; Scots Magazine (1762) 507; Gents Magazine 1988 i 493, 1754; A. Wight "Present State of Husbandry in Scotland", III (ii) 452; Highland Society of Scotland, 'Prize Essays of Scotland (2nd edition 1812), I (ii) plxxiii
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The following is a transcription of RW "Billy" Munro's genealogy notes:

[Alexander Monro] «i»Eldest son of Prof. Alexander Monro (1733-1817, Secundus), was born Edinburgh 5 November 1773; M.D. Edinburgh University 1797; conjunct. Prof. of Anatomy with father from 1798, in sole charge (as Tertius) from 1808 until his own retirement in 1846, when the family's 126 years reign ended; a voluminous writer; built mansion-house 1823 at Craiglockhart, where he died 10 March 1859; married (1st) 1800 Maria Agnes Carmichael-Smyth, with issue - Alexander (b. 1803), James (b. 1806), Henry (b. 1810), David (b. 1813, d. 1877), Wm. (b. 1815), Charles (b. 1818) and six daughters; (2nd) 1836) Jessie or Janet Hunter without issue. daughter Catherine (1804-50) married Sir James Stewart of Allanbank, Bart. (d. 1849)

Inglis, pp. 111-9, 126-31. Mackenzie, pp. 328-31. D.N.B. Crombies "Modern Athenians" (1882 edn.), pp. 175-6, portrait opp. p. 175. J.P. Munroe 39. CMA ii 22. E. Swann "Christopher North", 158-9. R.E. Wright St. Clair "Doctors Munro" pp. 96-117. C.J. Smith "History S. Edinburgh" ii 324. St. John's Episc. (Edin.) M1-dr-Catherine. W.F. Skene "Family of Skene" 143 - dr Georgina. F. Boase Modern English Biography" ii 926. Highland Society of Scotland Prize essays (1807) iii 628. «/i»
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Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - L/51

Ref: "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
p. 322-324

Ref: "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
319

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Ref: "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
327-328

The Highlander reference says Alexander was born 22 May 1733.

Ref: "The Highlander" - May/Jun 1997 - p. 26

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Buried:
Grey-Friar's Church

Alexander married Katherine Inglis in 1762. Katherine was born about 1735; died in 1803. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
318

4. Margaret, who married James John Philps, of Greenlaw, Judge of the High Court of Admiralty in Scotland, without issue.

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Birth:
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Family/Spouse: James John Philps. James was born est 1733; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]