Agnes Munro

Notes:

Agnes had a precept of sasine in her favor dated 10 Mar 1701, in certain lands granted to her on 15 Feb 1700.

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - L/72, M/14

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
421, 510-511

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.

Agnes married Hector Munro, Of Novar in 1679. Hector (son of George Munro, III, of Novar and Isabel Munro) was born about 1652; died about 1734. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

John was an elder in the Alness Church.

He was one of the "considerable persons" of Ross and Sutherland who signed a letter to King George I in Dec 1714, imploring his Royal mercy for Simon Lord Lovat on his return from France at the instigation of Major James Fraser of Castleleathers.

He took an active part in the preliminary proceedings for filling up the vacancy caused in the parish by the death of Rev. Daniel Mackilliean on 22 Jun 1724. When a dispute arose between John and Captain George Munro of Culcairn on the one had and the rest of the church over who should be the next minister, John took the keys to the church and refused to open the door. The new minister, Rev. James Fraser, was ordained in the church yard while John and George attempted to disrupt the meeting by talking to each other during the ordination. Fraser remained minister and did a good job.

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - L/72, L/73

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
97, 511-514

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: Anne Brodie. Anne (daughter of George Brodie, Of Brodie) was born about 1682; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Hugh was a merchant in Clayside on the Mains of Dunrobin, near Golspie. He succeeded to Novar at an advanced age.

Ref. (2) says he died about 1760.

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - L/72

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
511, 514-515

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

Family/Spouse: Isabel Gordon. Isabel (daughter of Sir Robert Gordon, Of Embo) was born in 1684; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - L/72

"...George d 1697."

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Notes:

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[Andrew Munro]«i» Third son of Hector Munro of Novar (d/ 1733/4) and Agnes Munro; merchant and Bailie of Inverness, mentioned 1725/50; had charge of military chest at Dornoch, escaped March 1746; died c.1781, aged 75, and buried at Inverness, having married Margaret, daughter of George Urquhart of Greenhill, Cromartyshire, with issue - George (Major, 68th Regiment, died 1796) and Margaret (married cousin [Sir]Alexander Munro [of Novar]; another daughter Christian married William Mackintosh, Provost and merchant of Inverness. Son 'Bob' (fl 1765)

Munro Tree (L/72) MacGill 'Old Ross-shire'i321,ii 470-2, 855. Novar Tree (1784); Mackenzie 511; 'Sutherland Book' i421,ii95-9, 242-3, 244, 257-8; James Fergusson, 'John Fergusson', 163-4; 'Letter Book of Bailie John Stewart' Scottish History Society 1915), passim (minor references); Novar entails (1798 and 1808) daughter Christian, AM Mackintosh ' Mackintoshes and Clan Chattan' (1903) 379n.;NASAllan papers numbers 149, 193, 197 (1), 206, 246, 354, 355, 421; NAS Morton manuscripts regarding Swedish El Co.. (1741)«/i»

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Andrew was a merchant and Bailie in Inverness.

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - L/72

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
511

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

Family/Spouse: Margaret Urquhart. Margaret (daughter of George Urquhart, of Greenhill) was born est 1708 in Of, Greenhill; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

George was Ensign in Loudoun's Highlanders.

Ref. (1) says that in 1745 when George was a young man, he passed the Novar estate to his cousin, Sir Hector, but ref (2) says the estate went to his uncle, Hugh, upon George's death at age 63.

George is described as "an honest man and a sincere friend." He was not married.

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - L/73

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
514

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.

Notes:

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - L/72

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
514

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

Family/Spouse: Col. George Hay, Of Warriston. George was born about 1708; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
515

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

Notes:

Robert's position as a child of Hugh Munro of Novar has not been proven but is suspected by the Charles Munroe reference.

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«i»1) Robert Monro of Flanders, New Jersey was referred to in family legend as "That Old Tory" and "Colonel".

2) He is reputed to have fought in the "French and Indian Wars" for the British.

3) His son James came over with the family. If my great grandmother's information is correct that would have been in 1781 while the Revolutionary War was still active. Robert possibly being called back into service.

4) The New York Munroes have connections to John and Doctor Robert who went to and settled in "Upper Canada" in the Simcoe area as Loyalists.

5) Robert, Sr. also is reputed to have fled to Canada for awhile but returned to settle in Flanders, New Jersey.

6) The supposed discrepancy concerning his date of death is explained by his tombstone which clearly indicates he died 1 July, 1804 and not 28 June, 1803. Apparently Robert suffered a stroke and the doctor informed the family that there was no hope of recovery; therefore an inventory of his goods, which normally occurs after death, was made in June of 1803 leading to the mistaken assumption that this was the date of his death. «/i»

(Email from Charles C. Munroe, III - 5 Jun 2011)
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Robert served as a Judge in Flanders, New Jersey.

Ref: Clan Munro files - Munroe, Charles Cady, III

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Family/Spouse: Mary Wilson. Mary was born about 1718; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The Duchess of Gordon happened to be travelling alone in a sparsely populated part of Sutherlandshire and found herself in an unprotected position because her postillion had gotten drunk. Although Hector was quite young at the time, he offered to take the place of her drunk coachman and conducted her safely to her destination. For his gallantry, the Duchess used her influence to procure a Lieutenant's commission for Hector in the 34th Regiment.

In 1754, he was ordered to Badenoch with three squadrons of Dragoons to apprehend all disaffected persons in that district, especially the notorious John Dubh Cameron, better known as "Sergeant Mor." Cameron was apprehended when a pretended friend, a farmer at Dunan, in Rannoch, offered him a place to sleep and then sent for Hector. Cameron was sent to Perth and executed, but the betrayer was so severely condemned and boycotted that he had to flee the country.

In 1759, the 89th Regiment was raised and Hector received the appointment of Second Major. In December 1760 the regiment embarked for the East Indies and arrived at Bombay in November 1761, after being stationed for some time in various parts of India.

Hector was despatched with a strong contingent to reinforce the army then serving under Major Carnac at Patna, where he arrived in May 1764. When he arrived, he found large numbers of Carnac's army in open mutiny, the Sepoys and in some cases, the Europeans deserting to the enemy and threatening to carry away their officers. The men were demanding higher pay.

Hector immediately detached a body of reliable troops to pursue a whole battalion of Sepoys who were defecting with their weapons. The mutineers were overtaken at night when they were asleep and were all taken prisoner. Hector ordered their officers to select twenty-four of the ring leaders and held a field court-martial. When the twenty-four were found guilty and sentenced to death, Hector began executing them by tieing them to the guns and blowing them away.

After four executions, the Sepoy battalions threatened to stop the executions so Hector formed up the battalions, ordered them to ground arms and had the Europeans train their guns loaded with grapeshot at them, until the executions were completed.

On 15 Sep 1764, Hector and his forces began advancing toward Soane, where the enemy had dug in. The battle was joined on 23 Oct and lasted about three hours when the enemy began to retire, blowing up their powder magazines as they left.

This victory in this battle of Buxar was one of the most important up that time in the history of the British arms in India. Hector's opposition numbered five times his own. The enemy casualties included 6000 dead while Major Munro's forces suffered the loss of two officers and four soldiers killed.

The next day, the Emperor asked for terms and Hector was authorized to conclude an agreement. A peace agreement was soon made. Hector received the personal thanks of the President and Council of Calcutta in a letter that read in part: "The signal victory you gained so as at one blow utterly to defeat the designs of the enemy against these provinces, is an event which does so much honour to yourself, sir, in particular, and to all the officers and men under your command...as call upon us to return you our sincere thanks." Hector was at once promoted to Lieutenant Colonel, and received 13,000 pounds.

General Sir Hector Munro of Novar was a general and Knight of the Bath. In 1781, he captured Negapatam, a Madras town in India. He later caused a replica of the Gates of Negapatam to be built atop Fyrish Hill behind Novar. The project was used to provide work for the unemployed (at a time when the Government made no provision for them) as they were too proud to accept money for nothing.

Hector left Oude in about 1765. In 1774, he was promoted to Major General and in 1777, he was appointed Commander of the Forces with a seat in the Council of Madras, but he was not given the power to make any further advancement. In 1778 he was knighted for his eminent services.

In Jul 1778, it became known in Bengal that war had broken out between Great Britain and France, and it was resolved to take possession of the whole of the French settlements in India. The minor places were easy to take over, and Chaudernagore, with the factories at Masulipatam, and Caracal, surrendered without resistance.

The most important immediate goal was to capture Pondicherry, and Hector was sent to lay siege to it. His forces were posted on an elevated ground called the Red Hills on 8 Aug 1778 and after a long and gallant defense by the garrison and its commander, M. Bellecombe, Pondicherry surrendered and the fortifications were demolished to the ground.

In the next campaign, which was against Conjeveram, General Sir Hector Munro made some strategic errors which resulted in the loss of the valliant Colonel Baillie and his entire force, and lost an opportunity to totally defeat the enemy under Hyder. Instead, Hector made his retreat to Chingleput and then on to the Mount.

The British army was reinforced as much as possible and sent out under General Sir Eyre Coote to engage the enemy. The battle was joined at Porto Novo where the the British army of less than 8000 men faced Hyder's army which consisted of 25 battalions of infantry, about 40,000 horse and over 100,000 match-lock men, peons and polygars with 47 pieces of cannon.

On 1 Jul 1781, the first British line, led by Sir Hector moved forward to the attack, and after a well contested engagement of eight hours, Hyder's army was forced to retreat in disorder. The 73rd Regiment was on the right of Munro's line and led all the attacks. The enemy losses were very heavy, but the British losses did not exceed 400 men and not one officer of rank was killed or wounded.

The next engagement with Hyder took place near Perambencum, where Colonel Baillie had been so utterly defeated the year before. On 27 Aug, General Coote began the attack sending General Sir Hector in command of the first line. During the course of the battle, Hector pointed out a way to get a small advantage, but General Coote angrily retorted, "You talk to me, sir, when you should be doing your duty."

Hector was so affronted by this that he refused to issue any orders as his line advanced, putting the whole battle in peril. However, the British finally won the day, but with more losses than usual. Hector retired from Coote's army as soon as possible after this incident.

After recperating for a time he was ordered to attack Negapatuam. However, he had personality clash with Mr. Sadlier, a member of the Select committee, and Sir Hector refused to serve in any capacity which would bring him in contact with Mr. Sadlier. The President consented to that stipulation, and Sir Hector proceeded to the attack.

On 30 Oct the battle began and on 12 Nov Negapatuam surrendered 6551 prisoners, a number considerably greater than that of the whole besieging army. A large quantity of war supplies was also captured. With the fall of Negapatuam, all of the Dutch settlements on the Coromandel coast fell into the hands of the British, and Hyder's forces immediately began to evacuate the forts which they had occupied in the kingdom of Tanjore.

Major General Sir Hector Munro returned to Scotland early in 1782. After a residence of some five years on his ancestral estate, he was appointed Colonel of the 42nd Highlanders, the Black Watch, on 6 Jun 1787. He took command of the regiment when it arrived at Portsmouth in October 1789.

In 1792, Hector attempted to convert a large portion of his estate in the northern part of the parish of Alness into a "sheep walk". A group of people assembled to resist this idea, but Sir Hector, who was Colonel of the 42nd Highlanders stationed at Fort George, ordered certain companies of the regiment to Novar where they dispersed the people and took some of the ringleaders prisoner. The prisoners were tried at the Justiciary Court in Inverness and sentenced to transportation for life. However, the prisoners escaped and were protected by the local people and were not recaptured.

In 1793, Hector was promoted to Lieutenant General and was made a K. B. He retired from the army in 1798 with the rank of full General. He had served with the Black Watch for nineteen years.

Some of his duties in the later years of his military service included inspecting and embodying newly raised regiments. He embodied the 97th regiment in 1794 at Elgin. The same year he embodied the 92nd Gordon Highlanders, and the Rothesay and Caithness Highlanders.

He represented the Inverness District of Burghs in Parliament without a break from 1768 to 1802, and was Provost of Fortrose from 1767 to 1776. He was again elected to that post in 1805, but died during that term of office.

While in India, Hector amassed a large fortune which he used to improve Novar and to purchase neighboring properties. Among those bought by him were Muirtown in Morayshire, Culcairn, and Wester Teaninich in the parishes of Kiltearn and Alness, and Culrain in the parish of Kincardine.

He had a monument built at the summit of the hill of Fyrish and paid local workers to carry the building material up the 1000 foot hill. The purpose of this project was to give work to the working people on his estate and the neighborhood.

In 1791, Sir Hector helped pay for the erection of the Inverness Steeple and presented the town with a clock for the steeple. A full length portrait of him was hung in the Inverness Town Hall.

Sir Hector was not married, but he fathered three children out of wedlock.

His tombstone in the Kiltearn Churchyard reads:

"Sir Hector Munro of Novar, Knight of the Bath, and Colonel of the 12 Regiment. Died the 2nd of December, 1805. (This date is wrong.) Aged 79. He was endowed by nature with a robust and handsome person. And chose a military profession in which, by merit, he arrived at the highest perferment, being commander of the small army that subdued the Itzier Souja Dowla, in the glorious battle of Baxan on the 23rd October, 1764. This fortunate event and the other victories he obtained, while Commander-in-chief in Madras, are on the record in the history of Great Britain. Adherence to the King's Administration for 31 years in Parliament endeared him to his Sovereign. And he exerted his influence with disinterested zeal in behalf of many officers afterwards promoted to affluence and importance. His filial piety, fraternal affection, and private charities to widows and orphans have no parallel among his contemporaries. May those who live about his domain, with the noble mansion he erected, follow for ages the benevolent virtues of the illustrious, beloved, and honoured man who raised his family of Novar to an opulent fortune. To posterity this tribute of his worth is dedicated by his brother, Sir Alexander Munro. In domino Deo superavet."

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[Alexander Munro] «i»Natural son of General Sir Hector Munro of Novar and Katherine ---; baptized Kinloss, Morayshire, 26 July 1787; B. 1787; educated Fortrose; Ensign (? Cadet) Bombay Army; unmarried; died u.p. Bombay 12 November 1804, being devoured by a shark (but there were apparently enough remains to bury.

RWMunro memo on "Children of Gen. Sir Hector Munro of Novar" (11/1/89). Mackenzie p. 535. V.C.P. Hodson, "Bengal Army", iii 352; and his Munro information - Hodson list, no. 26 (7/10/46) and letter (18/1/55). Bombay Army list. East India Register (1806) - probably per Hodson. Novar entail (1798). P. Dow's "Lords Appeals", i 439-40 - death November 1804 at Bombay. Signet Library SP 521/6, petitions by Sir Ronald C. Ferguson (18 September 1818) p. 4 - death November 1804.

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Ref: "The Highland Clans" by Moncreiffe & Hicks - p. 159

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - L/72

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
514-536

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

Family/Spouse: Unknown. Unknown was born about 1729; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Katherine. Katherine was born about 1729; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Sir Alexander served as Consul-general at Madrid and later as Commissioner of Customs in England. He displayed such zeal and ability in the latter position that he was knighted.

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[Sir Alexander Munro] «i»Younger son of Hugh Munro (d. 1756) of Novar Family & Isabella Gordon & brother of General Sir Hector Munro; Consul General of Madrid, knighted 17 March, 1783; Commissioner of Custom Duties for England & Wales 15 Nov., 1786; suceeded Sir Hector died 20 December, 1806 Crown Charter of Achnagall; entailed estates 16 March, 1808; died Ramsgate 26 August, 1810, having married (1) cousin Margret Munro (d.1768), with issue Alexander (Capt. died 1778); (2) at Ripon 17 July, 1791 Margaret Penelope Johnstone (d.1814) with issue Hector Alexander (1792-1811), Hugh Andrew Johnstone (succeeded 1797-1864) & Isabel Margaret (m. 1834 Hon. Henry Alan Butler Johnstone) (1794-1873).

Munro Tree L/72; Makenzie 536-7; Dictionary of National Biography under Sir Hector died 1809 (wrong); Scots Magazine(1770) 168; (1783) 167; (1786) 572; (1810) 719; (1814) 958; Gents Magazine (1770) 144; (1783) i275; (1791) 360; 1792) 204;(1794) ii 956; J. Barron N. Highlands in 19th Century i 5-6. 37; Register of Great Seal of Scotland (Manuscript in SRO) C2-137-96, 20 Dec.1806; SRO reference RT 1/53/243-69-1808 entail; E.T. Coleridge 'Life of T. Coutts' i165,167,172,239,296,300;British Library Add Manuscript 378,378 for 78; Burke's Landed Gentry (1858) memo of services; Book of Dignities 276; W.A. Shaw 'Knights of England' (1906) ii 297; F. Townsend 'Calendar of Knights'(1828) 42; Session Cases (1868-9) 251; Fortrose (1912) 153; Tain Royal Acad, MS mins ii 45,48; 1816 appeal 17,26; Novar Pedigree (1784) 1st Wife; Hodson 'Officers of the Bengal Army' iii 352.

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References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - L/72

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p. 514, 536

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

Died:
Alexander died at Ramsgate.

Family/Spouse: Margaret Munro. Margaret (daughter of Andrew Munro and Margaret Urquhart) was born est 1733; died in 1768. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alexander married Margaret Penelope Johnstone on 17 Jul 1791. Margaret was born about 1731; died in 1814. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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Notes:

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - L/72

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
514-515

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

Ann married George Watson on 9 Jul 1993. George was born est 1728; died on 5 Feb 1798. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - L/72

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
515

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

Family/Spouse: Alexander Shaw. Alexander was born est 1731 in Of, Inverness, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jane married Farquhar Douglas on 1 Jul 1765. Farquhar was born about 1731 in Of, Katewell, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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Family/Spouse: Mary Urquart. Mary was born about 1737; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Major George Munro was of the 68th Regiment in Morpeth. He is not mentioned in ref. (2).

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - L/72

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
511

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

Notes:

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[Sir Alexander Munro] «i»Younger son of Hugh Munro (d. 1756) of Novar Family & Isabella Gordon & brother of General Sir Hector Munro; Consul General of Madrid, knighted 17 March, 1783; Commissioner of Custom Duties for England & Wales 15 Nov., 1786; suceeded Sir Hector died 20 December, 1806 Crown Charter of Achnagall; entailed estates 16 March, 1808; died Ramsgate 26 August, 1810, having married (1) cousin Margret Munro (d.1768), with issue Alexander (Capt. died 1778); (2) at Ripon 17 July, 1791 Margaret Penelope Johnstone (d.1814) with issue Hector Alexander (1792-1811), Hugh Andrew Johnstone (succeeded 1797-1864) & Isabel Margaret (m. 1834 Hon. Henry Alan Butler Johnstone) (1794-1873).

Munro Tree L/72; Makenzie 536-7; Dictionary of National Biography under Sir Hector died 1809 (wrong); Scots Magazine(1770) 168; (1783) 167; (1786) 572; (1810) 719; (1814) 958; Gents Magazine (1770) 144; (1783) i275; (1791) 360; 1792) 204;(1794) ii 956; J. Barron N. Highlands in 19th Century i 5-6. 37; Register of Great Seal of Scotland (Manuscript in SRO) C2-137-96, 20 Dec.1806; SRO reference RT 1/53/243-69-1808 entail; E.T. Coleridge 'Life of T. Coutts' i165,167,172,239,296,300;British Library Add Manuscript 378,378 for 78; Burke's Landed Gentry (1858) memo of services; Book of Dignities 276; W.A. Shaw 'Knights of England' (1906) ii 297; F. Townsend 'Calendar of Knights'(1828) 42; Session Cases (1868-9) 251; Fortrose (1912) 153; Tain Royal Acad, MS mins ii 45,48; 1816 appeal 17,26; Novar Pedigree (1784) 1st Wife; Hodson 'Officers of the Bengal Army' iii 352.
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The following is a transcription of RW "Billy" Munro's genealogy notes:

[Alexander Munro] «i»Son of Sir Alexander Munro of Novar (d. 1810); joined Bengal Army; Lieut. 1st Bn. Bengal Europeans; Captain 1777; while proceeding with escort of 22 Sepoys from Kalpi to join Col. Matthew Leslie's camp, he was cut off by a large body of horse & foot & he & most of his party were killed, 4 July 1778. this was perhaps the son by Sir Alexander's first wife Margaret Munro; they had one son who 'died young', acc. to Novar pedigree (1784).

(not in MHM p. 536 where father's 1st marr. Is omitted]; Macpherson, Soldiering in India, p. 92; Infn from Major Hodson 7/10/46; Hodson, List of Officers of Bengal Army 1758-1834, iii p. 352; Novar pedigree (1784) in College of Heralds, London.

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Margaret is not mentioned in ref. (2).

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - L/72

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
511

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

Family/Spouse: Sir Alexander Munro, of Novar. Alexander (son of Hugh Munro, of Novar and Isabel Gordon) was born in 1727; died on 26 Aug 1810. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

This daughter is not mentioned in ref. (1).

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - L/72

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
511

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

Family/Spouse: William Mackintosh. William was born est 1733 in Of, Inverness, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Error alert: There is no proof that James Munro (b. est 1739) and Christian Morison (b. est 1741) were the parents of James Munroe (b. 1764).

James went to America from Scotland in about 1781 with his parents and their family.

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James married Christian Morison on 30 Aug 1763 in Kinloss, , Moray, Scotland. Christian was born est 1741; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Hught was born out of wedlock. He served as Lieutenant and for a time Deputy Barrack Master of North Britain. He was killed by a tiger on Sangor Island in India.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p. 535

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

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

Notes:

Jane was born out of wedlock.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p. 535, 538

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

Family/Spouse: Col. Sir Ronald Crawford Ferguson, of Raith. Ronald was born est 1768; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Alexander was born out of wedlock. He was devoured by a shark in India. He was not married.

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

[Alexander Munro] «i»Natural son of General Sir Hector Munro of Novar and Katherine ---; baptized Kinloss, Morayshire, 26 July 1787; B. 1787; educated Fortrose; Ensign (? Cadet) Bombay Army; unmarried; died u.p. Bombay 12 November 1804, being devoured by a shark (but there were apparently enough remains to bury.

RWMunro memo on "Children of Gen. Sir Hector Munro of Novar" (11/1/89). Mackenzie p. 535. V.C.P. Hodson, "Bengal Army", iii 352; and his Munro information - Hodson list, no. 26 (7/10/46) and letter (18/1/55). Bombay Army list. East India Register (1806) - probably per Hodson. Novar entail (1798). P. Dow's "Lords Appeals", i 439-40 - death November 1804 at Bombay. Signet Library SP 521/6, petitions by Sir Ronald C. Ferguson (18 September 1818) p. 4 - death November 1804.«/i»
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References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p. 535

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(Medical):See attached sources.

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

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

[Sir Alexander Munro] «i»Younger son of Hugh Munro (d. 1756) of Novar Family & Isabella Gordon & brother of General Sir Hector Munro; Consul General of Madrid, knighted 17 March, 1783; Commissioner of Custom Duties for England & Wales 15 Nov., 1786; suceeded Sir Hector died 20 December, 1806 Crown Charter of Achnagall; entailed estates 16 March, 1808; died Ramsgate 26 August, 1810, having married (1) cousin Margret Munro (d.1768), with issue Alexander (Capt. died 1778); (2) at Ripon 17 July, 1791 Margaret Penelope Johnstone (d.1814) with issue Hector Alexander (1792-1811), Hugh Andrew Johnstone (succeeded 1797-1864) & Isabel Margaret (m. 1834 Hon. Henry Alan Butler Johnstone) (1794-1873).

Munro Tree L/72; Makenzie 536-7; Dictionary of National Biography under Sir Hector died 1809 (wrong); Scots Magazine(1770) 168; (1783) 167; (1786) 572; (1810) 719; (1814) 958; Gents Magazine (1770) 144; (1783) i275; (1791) 360; 1792) 204;(1794) ii 956; J. Barron N. Highlands in 19th Century i 5-6. 37; Register of Great Seal of Scotland (Manuscript in SRO) C2-137-96, 20 Dec.1806; SRO reference RT 1/53/243-69-1808 entail; E.T. Coleridge 'Life of T. Coutts' i165,167,172,239,296,300;British Library Add Manuscript 378,378 for 78; Burke's Landed Gentry (1858) memo of services; Book of Dignities 276; W.A. Shaw 'Knights of England' (1906) ii 297; F. Townsend 'Calendar of Knights'(1828) 42; Session Cases (1868-9) 251; Fortrose (1912) 153; Tain Royal Acad, MS mins ii 45,48; 1816 appeal 17,26; Novar Pedigree (1784) 1st Wife; Hodson 'Officers of the Bengal Army' iii 352.
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The following is a transcription of RW "Billy" Munro's genealogy notes:

[Alexander Munro] «i»Son of Sir Alexander Munro of Novar (d. 1810); joined Bengal Army; Lieut. 1st Bn. Bengal Europeans; Captain 1777; while proceeding with escort of 22 Sepoys from Kalpi to join Col. Matthew Leslie's camp, he was cut off by a large body of horse & foot & he & most of his party were killed, 4 July 1778. this was perhaps the son by Sir Alexander's first wife Margaret Munro; they had one son who 'died young', acc. to Novar pedigree (1784).

(not in MHM p. 536 where father's 1st marr. Is omitted]; Macpherson, Soldiering in India, p. 92; Infn from Major Hodson 7/10/46; Hodson, List of Officers of Bengal Army 1758-1834, iii p. 352; Novar pedigree (1784) in College of Heralds, London.
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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.

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

[Sir Alexander Munro] «i»Younger son of Hugh Munro (d. 1756) of Novar Family & Isabella Gordon & brother of General Sir Hector Munro; Consul General of Madrid, knighted 17 March, 1783; Commissioner of Custom Duties for England & Wales 15 Nov., 1786; suceeded Sir Hector died 20 December, 1806 Crown Charter of Achnagall; entailed estates 16 March, 1808; died Ramsgate 26 August, 1810, having married (1) cousin Margret Munro (d.1768), with issue Alexander (Capt. died 1778); (2) at Ripon 17 July, 1791 Margaret Penelope Johnstone (d.1814) with issue Hector Alexander (1792-1811), Hugh Andrew Johnstone (succeeded 1797-1864) & Isabel Margaret (m. 1834 Hon. Henry Alan Butler Johnstone) (1794-1873).

Munro Tree L/72; Makenzie 536-7; Dictionary of National Biography under Sir Hector died 1809 (wrong); Scots Magazine(1770) 168; (1783) 167; (1786) 572; (1810) 719; (1814) 958; Gents Magazine (1770) 144; (1783) i275; (1791) 360; 1792) 204;(1794) ii 956; J. Barron N. Highlands in 19th Century i 5-6. 37; Register of Great Seal of Scotland (Manuscript in SRO) C2-137-96, 20 Dec.1806; SRO reference RT 1/53/243-69-1808 entail; E.T. Coleridge 'Life of T. Coutts' i165,167,172,239,296,300;British Library Add Manuscript 378,378 for 78; Burke's Landed Gentry (1858) memo of services; Book of Dignities 276; W.A. Shaw 'Knights of England' (1906) ii 297; F. Townsend 'Calendar of Knights'(1828) 42; Session Cases (1868-9) 251; Fortrose (1912) 153; Tain Royal Acad, MS mins ii 45,48; 1816 appeal 17,26; Novar Pedigree (1784) 1st Wife; Hodson 'Officers of the Bengal Army' iii 352.
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The following is a transcription of RW "Billy" Munro's genealogy notes:

[Sir Alexander Munro] «i»Younger son of Hugh Munro (d. 1756) of Novar Family & Isabella Gordon & brother of General Sir Hector Munro; Consul General of Madrid, knighted 17 March, 1783; Commissioner of Custom Duties for England & Wales 15 Nov., 1786; suceeded Sir Hector died 20 December, 1806 Crown Charter of Achnagall; entailed estates 16 March, 1808; died Ramsgate 26 August, 1810, having married (1) cousin Margret Munro (d.1768), with issue Alexander (Capt. died 1778); (2) at Ripon 17 July, 1791 Margaret Penelope Johnstone (d.1814) with issue Hector Alexander (1792-1811), Hugh Andrew Johnstone (succeeded 1797-1864) & Isabel Margaret (m. 1834 Hon. Henry Alan Butler Johnstone) (1794-1873).

Munro Tree L/72; Makenzie 536-7; Dictionary of National Biography under Sir Hector died 1809 (wrong); Scots Magazine(1770) 168; (1783) 167; (1786) 572; (1810) 719; (1814) 958; Gents Magazine (1770) 144; (1783) i275; (1791) 360; 1792) 204;(1794) ii 956; J. Barron N. Highlands in 19th Century i 5-6. 37; Register of Great Seal of Scotland (Manuscript in SRO) C2-137-96, 20 Dec.1806; SRO reference RT 1/53/243-69-1808 entail; E.T. Coleridge 'Life of T. Coutts' i165,167,172,239,296,300;British Library Add Manuscript 378,378 for 78; Burke's Landed Gentry (1858) memo of services; Book of Dignities 276; W.A. Shaw 'Knights of England' (1906) ii 297; F. Townsend 'Calendar of Knights'(1828) 42; Session Cases (1868-9) 251; Fortrose (1912) 153; Tain Royal Acad, MS mins ii 45,48; 1816 appeal 17,26; Novar Pedigree (1784) 1st Wife; Hodson 'Officers of the Bengal Army' iii 352.
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References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p. 536

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Isabella married Hon. Henry Alan Butler Johnstone on 14 May 1834. Henry was born about 1792; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Hugh was passionately devoted to the cultivation and encouragement of the fine arts. He spent a good deal of his time painting and he accumulated in London a costly collection of fine paintings by other artists which became well known in the fine art world as the Novar Collection.

Hugh was never married, but he left several illegitimate children. It is said that he lived "a sensuous life."

Ref. (1), p. 537 says his successor inherited portions of Novar in 1864, but p. 538 says he died in 1868.

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[Sir Alexander Munro] «i»Younger son of Hugh Munro (d. 1756) of Novar Family & Isabella Gordon & brother of General Sir Hector Munro; Consul General of Madrid, knighted 17 March, 1783; Commissioner of Custom Duties for England & Wales 15 Nov., 1786; suceeded Sir Hector died 20 December, 1806 Crown Charter of Achnagall; entailed estates 16 March, 1808; died Ramsgate 26 August, 1810, having married (1) cousin Margret Munro (d.1768), with issue Alexander (Capt. died 1778); (2) at Ripon 17 July, 1791 Margaret Penelope Johnstone (d.1814) with issue Hector Alexander (1792-1811), Hugh Andrew Johnstone (succeeded 1797-1864) & Isabel Margaret (m. 1834 Hon. Henry Alan Butler Johnstone) (1794-1873).

Munro Tree L/72; Makenzie 536-7; Dictionary of National Biography under Sir Hector died 1809 (wrong); Scots Magazine(1770) 168; (1783) 167; (1786) 572; (1810) 719; (1814) 958; Gents Magazine (1770) 144; (1783) i275; (1791) 360; 1792) 204;(1794) ii 956; J. Barron N. Highlands in 19th Century i 5-6. 37; Register of Great Seal of Scotland (Manuscript in SRO) C2-137-96, 20 Dec.1806; SRO reference RT 1/53/243-69-1808 entail; E.T. Coleridge 'Life of T. Coutts' i165,167,172,239,296,300;British Library Add Manuscript 378,378 for 78; Burke's Landed Gentry (1858) memo of services; Book of Dignities 276; W.A. Shaw 'Knights of England' (1906) ii 297; F. Townsend 'Calendar of Knights'(1828) 42; Session Cases (1868-9) 251; Fortrose (1912) 153; Tain Royal Acad, MS mins ii 45,48; 1816 appeal 17,26; Novar Pedigree (1784) 1st Wife; Hodson 'Officers of the Bengal Army' iii 352.
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«i»Hugh Andrew Johnstone Munro of Novar (13 February 1797 - 22 November 1864) was a Scottish art collector.

H.A.J. Munro of Novar was born in London, the nephew of Hector Munro, 8th of Novar, and the son of Sir Alexander Munro (d. 1809). On his father's death in 1809 he became the head of the Munros of Novar and succeeded to the estate of Novar House in Ross-shire. He entered Christ Church, Oxford as a gentleman commoner in 1814 and left three years later with no degree. Munro remained unmarried; among his several illegitimate children was Hugh Andrew Johnstone Munro (b. 1819), the classical scholar.

Munro was one of the most important patrons of J. M. W. Turner, as well as being the painter's close friend and (in 1836) traveling companion. He commissioned Turner's paintings Venice from the Porch of Madonna della Salute (1837) and The Lake of Zug (1843), neither of which pleased him. He gave The Lake of Zug to John Ruskin, his rival as a collector of Turner, who records, "Mr. Munro thought the Zug too blue and let me have it." On another occasion, Munro traded Fluelen: Morning Looking Towards the Lake (1845), another watercolor Swiss subject he had commissioned, for Storm in the St. Gotthard Pass: The First Bridge Above Altdorf (1845), which Ruskin had commissioned but disliked. Turner appointed him one of his executors in 1849. Curiously, a very distant kinsman of Munro's, Dr. Thomas Monro , had been one of the earliest supporters of the young Turner and, according to Ruskin, had exercised a significant influence on his art.

Munro also collected works by the Old Masters and by other contemporary British artists such as Richard Parkes Bonington, John Constable, and Sir David Wilkie, amassing a collection of some 2,500 works by the time of his death. Auctions of the collection were held at Christie's between 1860 and 1878.«/i»

(Wikipedia - "Hugh Andrew Johnstone Munro of Novar" - 16 Jan 2011)
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References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p. 536-538

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

Family/Spouse: Penelope Forbes. Penelope was born est 1799; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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