Hugh Munro, of Fyrish

Notes:

Hugh Munro of Fyres.

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) - Q/3 & Q/4

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/6, Q/3, Q/4

...dr Isobel m Hugh of Fyrish.

John Munro of Fyres married Helen daughter to Hugh Munro of Teaninich by whom he had Hugh Major David Munro slain in France without succession and John.

Hugh Munro of Fyres married Isobel daughter to Robert Munro of Balconie by whom he had John Hector David Mr Alexander George and Hugh Munros.

Ref: "History of the Munros" by A. Mackenzie - p. 69

On the 10th of March, 1592-93, Alexander Irving, heir apparent of Drum, becomes cautioner for Mr Hector Munro of Fowlis for 3000 merks that the tenants of the Earldom of Ross and Lordship of Ardmanach shall be harmless of him and his clan, Mr Hector himself, Hector Munro of Assint, and Hugh Munro portioner of Fyrish, becoming surities in relief of Irving.

As oldest son suceeded to estates of Fyrish in Kildermorie. Married Isobel Munro, daughter of Robert Munro of Balconie with issue of several daughters and six sons:

JOHN - heir and sucessor; died 1692 without male issue.
HECTOR
DAVID - suceeded brother John to Fyrish estates; died 1704 without issue.
REV. ALEXANDER - suceeded brother David as representative of Fyrish line, but
WITHOUT FYRISH ESTATES. Noted clergyman; Principal of Univ. of
Edinburgh; first of Fyrish line to spell name MONRO.
GEORGE
HUGH * - of Tullochue in Kildermorie; progenitor of Munros of Knockancuirn and
Linlair

Ref: Clan Munro files - Munro, Henry Dallas - GEDCOM file HMUNRO.GED dated 9
Oct 1996

Ref (1) p. 457 calls him Hugh Munro of Fyrish, Contullich, and Kildermorie.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
417, 432-433, 457

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

[Alexander Monro] «i»Fourth son of Hugh Munro of Fyrish (died circa 1668) and Isobel Munro.

Munro Tree Q/7 Family of Wemyss ed Fraser ii 253-4, iii 140; J.P.Lawson, History of Scottish Episcopal Church (1843), 35,65,72-8,111-119,157,159,160-3; J.B. Craven "Scots Worthies" 1560-1688" 134-137; "Proceedings of Estates 1689-90" ii 284; Inverness & Dingwall; Presbytery Records 131; Mackenzie 433-437; Clan Munro magazine May, 1951 page 27; C. Dalton Scots Army (1909) pages xii,70-71; Writs No.291 (David Munro tutor of Fyrish 1696; Edinburgh P.D. Thomson "Parliament of Scotland"1890-1902; Dictionary of Annonyms and Pseudonyms in English Literature page 165,i 16,19, 43, 121,370-374,ii 173, iii 75, 278, 319; iv 59, 415; v 345; Scots History Society Miscellany volume v, (1933), pages 198-209; Fasti, v 34,96.120, vii 428, viii 435.
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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.

Died:
Fyrish

Family/Spouse: Isobell Munro. Isobell (daughter of Robert Munro, Of Balconie and Isobel Munro) was born about 1619; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

John Munro of Fyres was Commissioner of Supply for Ross in 1685, 1689 & 1690.

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Q/4, Q/5 & R/20

Hugh Munro of Fyres married Isobel daughter to Robert Munro of Balconie by whom he had John Hector David Mr Alexander George and Hugh Munros.

John Munro of Fyres married Christane daughter to Collonel John Munro of Obsdale pitcalnies relict by whom he had Catherine married to Hector Munro of Daan to whom she had no succession.

John of Fyrish was Commissioner of Supply for Ross 1685, 1689, 1690 (APS viii 470, ix 74, 146), and d Dec 1692 (Heirs 24 May 1714); for Hector of Daan see M/50.

BIO:Eldest son of Hugh of Fyrish; suceeded to Fyrish estates in 1668. Married Christian, second daughter of Colonel John Munro of Obsdale with issue of one daughter, Catherine who married Hector Munro of Daan without issue. Upon death in 1692 his estates went to his younger brother DAVID.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
433
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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: Christian Munro. Christian (daughter of Col. John Munro, II of Obsdale and Catherine Gordon) was born about 1624; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Q/4

"Hugh Munro of Fyres married Isobel daughter to Robert Munro of Balconie by whom he had John Hector David Mr Alexander George and Hugh Munros."

"Hugh's son Hector had a son George..."

Ref 1 is in error on p 433 where it says that Hector died young and unmarried. He was married and had a son, George.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
433

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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: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

David Munro of Fyres was Commissioner of Supply for Ross. He was Tutor of Fyrish and the lands of Fyrish were apprised to him from his nephew, George.

David and Catherine had no succession.

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) - Q/4 & Q/6

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Q/4

"Hugh Munro of Fyres married Isobel daughter to Robert Munro of Balconie by whom he had John Hector David Mr Alexander George and Hugh Munros."

"Hugh's son Hector had a son George, for whom his uncle David Q/6 was Tutor, who served in Col George Benson's troop of Royal Regt of Dragoons (Heirs 24 May 1714, Invss Sassines), and from whom lands of Fyrish were apprised in favour of David 1695 (SRO Reg of Decreets, Mackenzie ix 500)."

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Q/6

"David Munro of Fyres married Catherine daughter to Alexander Munro of Daan but had no succession by her."

"David Tutor of Fyrish and Commissioner of supply for Ross (FW 291, APS ix 376), for whom the lands were apprised from his nephew George, d 1704 (Invss Sasines)."

Married Catherine, daughter of Alexander II of Daan without issue. David was the last of this line to own the Fyrish lands. On his death the representation of the family went to his next younger brother, the noted clergyman Rev. Alexander MONRO, Principal of University of Edinburgh.

Ref: Clan Munro files - Munro, Henry Dallas - GEDCOM file HMUNRO.GED dated 9
Oct 1996

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
384, 433

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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: Catherine Munro. Catherine (daughter of Alexander Munro, of Daan and Margaret Forrester) was born about 1648; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Doctor Alexander Munro served successively as minister at Dunfermline, Kinglasse and Wemyss, Professor of Divinity at St. Andrews, Principal of the University of Edinburgh, and minister of the High Kirk of Edinburgh. He retired in 1690.

His arms are recorded in the Lyon Register.

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) - Q/4 & Q/7

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Q/4

"Hugh Munro of Fyres married Isobel daughter to Robert Munro of Balconie by whom he had John Hector David Mr Alexander George and Hugh Munros."

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Q/7

"Doctor Alexander Munro principal Colledge of Edinburgh."

"Dr. Alexander was successively min at Dunfermline, Kinglassie and Wemyss, Prof of Divinity at St Andrews, and Principal of the University and min of the High Kirk of Edinburgh, arms recorded in Lyon Register, deposed 1690 and died 1698 (SHS Misc v 198-209); he m 1673 Anna Logan (d 1674) & 1676 Marion Collace (ib 209); children included Dr James (1680-1752) physician to Bethlem Hospital, London, through whom the family was carried on (Mackenzie 437, CMM iii 27-31)."

The fourth son of Hugh of Fyrish and Kildermorie was born in 1648 and was the first of the family to spell his name as MONRO. He was awarded a degree of M.A. from the Church at St. Mary's College, St. Andrews in 1669; was ordained in Holy Orders in 1673; made D.D. by his Alma Mater in 1682. Appointed Principal of University of Edinburgh in 1685 and served until 1689 when he resigned over differences in the monarchial sucession of William and Mary as he was an avowed follower of the Stuarts. He removed to London in 1691 and died in 1698 at age 50.

Rev. Alexander was twice married and father of nine children, although only two children - a son James and daughter, Elizabeth - survived to adulthood. James - born at Wemyss in 1680 - carried on the representation of the family. He was the renown Dr. James Monro, founder of a line of famous Monro physicians and other distinguished professional men.
Ref: Clan Munro files - Munro, Henry Dallas - GEDCOM file HMUNRO.GED dated 9
Oct 1996

Alexander became the representative of the family upon the death of his three elder brothers, who died without sons, although Alexander does not appear to have succeeded to the hereditary property of Fyrish.

Alexander studied for the Church at St. Salvator's College, St. Andrews, where he graduated M.A. in 1664. In 1665, when only seventeen years old, he was persuaded by a relative, Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Munro, to go abroad with him. He entered Lord Dumbarton's Regiment and accompanied it to France, where he was on active military duty for two and a half years. He then returned to Scotland and resumed his former studies for the Church at St. Mary's College, St. Andrews, and took his degree of M.A. in 1669.

At some point in his life, Alexander began writing his surname "Monro."

He entered into Holy Orders, and was ordained in 1673. On 7 Apr 1673, he was admitted to the second charge of the town and parish of Dunfermline. He was transferred to Kinglassie, county Fife, on 26 Mar 1676, and then to Wemyss on 26 Apr 1678 where he was presented by the Town Council of Edinburgh.

He received his D.D. in Feb 1682 and before Mar 1683, he resigned his charge at Wemyss because he had been nominated by Archbishop Sharp, the Chancellor, to the Professorship of Divinity at St. Mary's, which had changed its name to New College, St. Andrews. Alexander had been serving as Principal of the university 1682-1683.

On 9 Dec 1685, Alexander was appointed Principal of the University of Edinburgh, and on the same day he was nominated by the Town council to the Second or Collegiate Charge of the High Church of that city, to which he was inducted on 30 Dec 1685. Dr. Monro was to receive 2000 merks as Principal of Edinburgh University and 1600 merks as incumbent of the High Church, later renamed St. Giles.

A lengthy biography of Alexander can be found in ref 1.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
433-437

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

[Alexander Monro] «i»Fourth son of Hugh Munro of Fyrish (died circa 1668) and Isobel Munro.

Munro Tree Q/7 Family of Wemyss ed Fraser ii 253-4, iii 140; J.P.Lawson, History of Scottish Episcopal Church (1843), 35,65,72-8,111-119,157,159,160-3; J.B. Craven "Scots Worthies" 1560-1688" 134-137; "Proceedings of Estates 1689-90" ii 284; Inverness & Dingwall; Presbytery Records 131; Mackenzie 433-437; Clan Munro magazine May, 1951 page 27; C. Dalton Scots Army (1909) pages xii,70-71; Writs No.291 (David Munro tutor of Fyrish 1696; Edinburgh P.D. Thomson "Parliament of Scotland"1890-1902; Dictionary of Annonyms and Pseudonyms in English Literature page 165,i 16,19, 43, 121,370-374,ii 173, iii 75, 278, 319; iv 59, 415; v 345; Scots History Society Miscellany volume v, (1933), pages 198-209; Fasti, v 34,96.120, vii 428, viii 435.
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Birth:
Fyrish

Alexander married Anna Logan on 6 May 1673. Anna was born about 1650; died on 16 May 1674. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alexander married Marion Collace on 11 Apr 1676 in Inverkeithing, Scotland. Marion was born about 1650; died about 1715 in Prob., London, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Q/4

"Hugh Munro of Fyres married Isobel daughter to Robert Munro of Balconie by whom he had John Hector David Mr Alexander George and Hugh Munros."

George was not married.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
433

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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:

Hugh received from his father, the lands of Tullochue in Kildermorie.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
433, 457, 459, 494

(2) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - p. R/38, Q/4,
Q/8

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Birth:
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Family/Spouse: Margaret Munro. Margaret (daughter of George Munro) was born est 1654 in Of, Inver; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Elizabeth Munro. Elizabeth (daughter of Colonel John Munro, II of Limlair and Janet Gray) was born est 1637 in Of, Limlaire, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) - Q/5 & M/50

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

"Hector of Daan married Katherine daughter to John Munro of Fyres but dyed without Succession and was interred at Eddertown 1722."

Catherine and Hector had no children

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
384, 433

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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: Hector Munro, of Daan. Hector (son of Alexander Munro, of Daan and Murray) was born about 1637; was buried in 1722 in Edderton, , Ross and Cromarty, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

George's Tutor was his uncle David. George served in Col George Benson's troop of the Royal Regiment of Dragoons. The lands of Fyrish were apprised from George in 1695 in favor of his uncle, David.

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Q/4

"Hugh's son Hector had a son George, for whom his uncle David Q/6 was Tutor, who served in Col George Benson's troop of Royal Regt of Dragoons (Heirs 24 May 1714, Invss Sassines), and from whom lands of Fyrish were apprised in favour of David 1695 (SRO Reg of Decreets, Mackenzie ix 500)."

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Notes:

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
436

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Notes:

Ref: Clan Munro files - Munro, Henry Dallas - GEDCOM file HMUNRO.GED dated 9
Oct 1996

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
436

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Family/Spouse: George Papley. George was born est 1675; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

David may have died young.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
436

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Notes:

Dr. James Munro was physician to Bethlem Hospital in London.

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) - Q/7

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Q/7

"...children included Dr James (1680-1752) physician to Bethlem Hospital, London, through whom the family was carried on (Mackenzie 437, CMM iii 27-31)."

Ref: Clan Munro files - Munro, Henry Dallas - GEDCOM file HMUNRO.GED dated 9
Oct 1996

There is some biographical information on Dr. James Monro, F.R.C.P. in ref 1.

James' will is dated 11 Mar 1747.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
436-437, 440

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James married Elizabeth Hay on 22 Feb 1707 in Knightsbridge Ch, London, England. Elizabeth was born about 1682; died on 20 Nov 1753. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Margaret may have died young before 1690.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
436

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Notes:

Catherine may have died young before 1690.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
436

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Notes:

Christian may have died young before 1690.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
436

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Notes:

Marion may have died young before 1690.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
436

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Notes:

Helen may have died young before 1690.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
436

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Notes:

Robert served as a sergeant in the regiment of foot commanded by Captain George Munro of Culcairn.

During the battle of Glenshiel, Captain George Munro of Culcairn was badly wounded in the thigh. The enemy, posted on the declivity of the hill, kept on firing at him after he fell.

George's servant, a Munro clansman, was faithfully watching him. When George realised that the enemy was determined to kill him, he told his servant to get out of danger because he could be of no further service to him. He requested him to tell his father, the Blind Baron, and his family that he had done his duty.

The faithful Highlander burst into tears and asked his master how he thought he could leave him in that condition, and what would they think of him at home if he did? He refused to leave, and shielded George with his own body to keep him from further injury.

Upon seeing the situation, Sergeant Robert Munro swore upon his dirk that he would rescue his Captain. He took a small party and dislodged the assailants who were firing at George.

Robert had no surviving sons and was succeeded in the representation of the Tullochue family, but not in the estate, by his eldest surviving brother, George Munro, tacksman of Fyrish.

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/9

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
457, 459, 494

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Family/Spouse: Christian Munro. Christian (daughter of John Munro and Margaret Munro) was born about 1676; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

John was a tenant of the farm of Dalmore, Alness.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
457

(2) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - p. Q/10

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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: Helen Robertson. Helen was born est 1679 in Of, Balconie, Scotland; died on 5 Apr 1753. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

George Munro, tacksman of Fyrish, was the ancestor of the Munros of Knockancuirn.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
457, 459

(2) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - p. Q/11

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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: Ann Munro. Ann (daughter of Donald Munro, II of Lealty and Helen Simpson) was born about 1680; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Hugh married the daughter of George Robertson in Balconie.

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) - Q/12

Married Jean Robertson, daughter of George Robertson, Balconie with issue of six sons:

GEORGE - died young
JOHN - to Edinburgh
GILBERT - died young
ROBERT - died young
CATHERINE - died young
JAMES
MARGARET
HUGH - Capt. in Col. Montgomery's Regiment; to America in 1756;
known in Canada as "Hugh of Edwardsburgh"

Ref: Clan Munro files - Munro, Henry Dallas - GEDCOM file HMUNRO.GED dated 9
Oct 1996

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Birth:
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Family/Spouse: Jean Robertson. Jean was born est 1683; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Christiana (or Christian) married her kinsman, Hugh Munro of Milnton of Katewell family. See history of their son, Capt. Hon. John Munro, "birth brieve."

References:

(1) Clan Munro files - Munro, Henry Dallas - GEDCOM file HMUNRO.GED dated 9
Oct 1996

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
459

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Birth:
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Christiana married Hugh Munro about 1725 in , , Ross and Cromarty, Scotland. Hugh (son of William Munro and Janet Munro, of Milntown of Katewell) was born est 1678 in , , Ross and Cromarty, Scotland; died in in , , , Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Elizabeth was not married.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
440

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Notes:

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
440

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Marion married Robert Pott on 30 Dec 1742 in Beckenham. Robert was born est 1708; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Anne died yourn.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
440

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Notes:

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
440

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Notes:

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
440

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Notes:

Dr. John Monro, F.R.C.P. was educated at Merchant Tailors' School from 1731 to 1733, at which time he was elected a scholar of St. John's College, Oxford. He received his B.A. from Oxford on 13 May 1737 and his M.A. on 11 Jul 1740. He became a Fellow of the College and in Apr 1741, he was nominated as one of the Radcliffe Travelling Fellows, on which University foundation he continued until 1751.

He received his B.M. on 10 Dec 1743 and entered the University of Leyden on 10 Mar 1745. He visited Paris, Italy, and Germany, and during his absence, he received his M.D. from Oxford on 27 Jun 1747, having migrated from St. John's to University College.

On 24 Jul 1751, he was appointed Joint-Physician of Bethlehem and Bridewell Hospital in London, as an assistant to his father, whose health was declining. When his father died the following year, he was appointed his successor.

John and his first wife, Elizabeth Culling, were married by John's brother, Rev. Thomas Monro, B.D.

John was a Candidate of the College of Physicians on 25 Jun 1752, and a Fellow on 25 Jun 1753. He was Censor in 1754, 1759, 1763, 1768, 1778, and 1785, and delivered the Harveian Lecture in 1757. His only published writings were his "Harveian Oration," delivered in 1757 and a pamphlet entitled "Remarks on Dr. Battie's Treatise on Madness," a feeling tribute to his father's memory.

He restricted the practice of his profession almost exclusively to insanity, in the treatment of which he was considered to have attained a greater eminence and success than any of his contemporaries.

In Jan 1783, he had an attack of paralysis, after which he gradually retired from his practice.

He lived for a long time at 53 Bedford Square, but in the beginning of 1791, he took up residence at Hadley, Near Barnet, County Middlesex, where he died.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
437, 440-443

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John married Elizabeth Culling Smith on 17 Nov 1753 in St. Michael's Ch, Cornhill. Elizabeth was born est 1717; died on 7 Nov 1802. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Biographical information appears in ref 1.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
437, 440

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Thomas married Ellen Soresby on 2 Aug 1755 in Hadley, Middlesex Co.. Ellen was born est 1718 in Of, Chesterfield, Derbyshire; died in Apr 1762 in London, , Greater London, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married Mary Taylor on 5 May 1763 in St. Bartholomew'. Mary was born est 1740; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
440

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Notes:

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
440

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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: James Randolph. James was born est 1719; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
440

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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:

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
457

(2) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - p. Q/10

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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: Catherine Gordon. Catherine was born about 1721; died on 15 Nov 1808 in Of, Inverness, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
457

(2) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - p. Q/10

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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:

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
457

(2) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - p. Q/10

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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 (1) says David died 24 May 1757. Ref (2) says he died in 1751. It is thought that the latter date is more correct.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
457

(2) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - p. Q/10

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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:

John "Ian Mor" Munro moved away from Fyrish, and became tenant of the combined farms of Torbhuidh, Achleach, Teachait, and later of Knockancuirn, all on the Foulis estate.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
460, 462

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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.

John married Helen Simpson on 8 Jan 1728. Helen was born est 1705 in Of, Ballnaloch, Ferintosh, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Donald entered the army and fought in the American Revolutionary War. After the war, he returned to Scotland

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
459-460

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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: Helen Ross. Helen was born est 1717; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
457

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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.

Died:
George died young.

Notes:

John resided and held property in Edinburgh.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
457

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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:

Gilbert died young.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
457

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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:

Robert died young.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
457

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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:

Catherine died young.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
457

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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:

Hugh left Scotland and went to America as a Sergeant in Montgomery's 77th Highland Regiment in 1757. He was Sergeant Major when the regiment was reduced in 1764. After serving with Montgomery's Highlanders at Fort Pitt, the Ohio, Ticonderoga, Crown Point, Lake Champlain, Fort Live, Montreal, Dominica, Martinique, Havana and against the Indians in 1763, he was dicharged with land warrants. He settled first in St. Haik and later at Queensborogh Patent in New York Province where he erected Dutch and English sawmills.

After the American Revolutionary War broke out, he brought 15 men with him and joined General Burgoyne's Army at Skeenesborogh in 1777. The group formed the BAtteaux Corps and Hugh was appointed their captain. Their's was the dangerous job of ferrying supplies on the shallow Hudson River.

He fought with Major Ebenezer Jessup for a time and was then transferred to Major McAlpine's unit. After McAlpine's death, Hugh found himself saddled with the debts that McAlpine had incurred in order to supply his men with necessities.

At Saratoga, Hugh personally provisioned his corps. During the escape from Saratoga to Canada, Hugh was wounded, and upon his return to Quebec, he was faced with his debts. He was unable to collect the amount from McAlpine's estate, and spent many of his years in Lower Canada petitioning the Governor for compensation. This may have been why he was given the rights to land on the Galops Rapids.

His wife and five children were left in New York during the war and were "persecuted from place to place" until all died except his son, Hugh. After the war, Hugh and many other United Empire Loyalists fled to Upper Canada where they settled in Edwardsburg.

Hugh saw the possibilities of water power inherent in the Galops Rapids and by 1790, had settled on Point Cardinal. For some time it was known as Munro's Point. It was here that he built the first saw and grist mill which was operating as early as 1794. The market for timber was wide open at that time and rafts of lumber were floated down the river to Montreal for use in that area and for shipment overseas.

Altogether, Hugh ultimately owned over 3,000 acres of land in Edwardsburg and Oxford Townships. He was frequently called Hugh Munro of Edwardsburg.

Hugh or his son built a stone house in about 1800. It passed through several owners until it became the Benson Homestead and finally the Cardinal High School. The home was built much like a fort with narrow windows and walls two feet thick. This fort-like structure was probably built with the idea in mind that the Americans might cross the river at any time to harass the Loyalists, which, in fact, they did in 1812.

References:

(1) "The Munro Eagle" - number 27 - summer 1997-1998 - p. 28

(2) Clan Munro files - Munro, Henry Dallas - GEDCOM file HMUNRO.GED dated 9
Oct 1996 which quotes from "A History of Cardinal", a booklet commissioned
by the Council of Cardinal, Canada - F.B. Byers, Chairman - (May 1967) (3) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
457-458

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Hugh married Mary Thorpe about 1764 in Amboy ?, , American Colony. Mary was born about 1740 in Of, Amboy, USA; died about 1778. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
457

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Notes:

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
457

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Notes:

BIO:In the "Birth Brief" stating the pedigree of John Munro it is stated "he is the youngest but only surviving son", so therefore had at least one older brother.

Ref: Clan Munro files - Munro, Henry Dallas - GEDCOM file HMUNRO.GED dated 9
Oct 1996

Notes:

John was born near Foulis Castle, on an adjacent Munro estate in Ross-shire, Scotland, and spent his childhood there. His birth date is accepted as 1728, although sources have stated 1731.

When war broke out between the French and British in the American Colonies in 1755, a call was put out for soldiers to expand the 48th foot, and John joined this regiment where Munro's had served before with distinction. Some sources have stated that he was a "Subaltern", but in documentation by his own hand, he states he was a Sergeant in the 48th. Some references list him as a Major in the 48th, but this is an error which probably originated from the fact that he later was a Captain in the King's Royal Regiment of New York during the American Revolution.

He was posted with the 48th to the American Colonies in 1756 for the French-Indian wars, and arrived in America on 8 Jun 1756. He was stationed at the fort in Albany.

John was well educated and had moved in the upper levels of the social circles in Scotland. He was soon well acquainted and became a confederate and military companion of Sir William Johnson, kin of the DeLancey family, and became a member of the aristocratic level of the English and Dutch social community.

On 12 Apr 1758, he may have married Jane Caldwell, of the socially prominent Caldwell and Van Courtlandt families. Although no marriage record has been found, there exists a marriage bond for a couple with these names bearing a signature comparable to the same John Munro. However, on his subsequent marriage to Mary Brouwer in 1760, John is not listed as a widower, so it is doubtful that the marriage actually took place.

John was active throughout the French-Indian campaigns and served with Sir William Johnson in some campaigns. He was present with his Regiment at the capitulation of Quebec. He obtained an early discharge from the Army in 1760, and settled on Crown land grants on the Hudson River in New York Province. His grants and purchases totaled almost 15,000 acres.

On 5 Apr 1760, he married Mary (or Maria) Brower (also called Maritje Talbot Gilbert Bruere). She was the daughter of Cornelius and Cornelia (Barlieyt) Brower (or Brouwer) of Schenectady, New York. At this time, John was engaged in the mercantile business in Schenectady and became rather affluent. Before the American Revolutionary War, he moved to Albany and went into business there. While he lived in Albany, he was an elder and trustee in the Scottish Presbyterian Church.

In 1767, he built a home on the east side of the Hudson River in Shaftsbury and named his estate Fowlis. His business continued to expand until it included grain and lumber mills, a nail factory and other enterprises. He was active in political and social circles and was appointed Magistrate and Justice of the Peace of the New Hampshire holdings, a controversial area claimed by both New York and New Hampshire. Intolerant of raids conducted by The Green Mountain Boys, John became embroiled in a protracted struggle with Ethan Allen and his New Hampshire supporters for ownership of the same land.

Tensions grew as the American Revolutionary War drew closer, and John, who was known for his unswerving loyalty to the crown, was soon marked by the local Patriots. When the New Hampshire contingent seized the opportunity to discredit him, he went to New York to meet with General McLean, his old military commander, who enrolled him as a Captain in the new Royal Highland Emigrants 84th Regiment, which was being raised from Loyalists in New York, many of them previous British troops. Later McLean cited him as being the first to report for duty.

McLean commissioned him to return to Vermont and raise a company of Loyalist recruits and to provide intelligence and information on rebel troops, supplies, provisions, arms etc. He used his own money to finance his operations, depleting his farm stores to equip and support the troops he raised. He had several adventures while delivering dispatches and escorting British dignitaries through the rebel lines between New York and the British forts around Quebec and Montreal.

Eventually John was seized and imprisoned for 18 months for his Loyalist acts. He was offered freedom if he would accept a commission as Lieutenant Colonel in the American Army, but he refused. He was one of the first Loyalists imprisoned at the Fleet Prison at Esopus. Eventually he was rescued from captivity by his compatriots. Once free, he resumed his Loyalist activities meeting with General Tryon on board the British warship Dutchess of Gordon, where he received 100 pounds with which to pay his recruits and a dispatch to take to the Bishop of Quebec.

On his return from Canada, he was recaptured. This time he was sentenced to be hung and narrowly escaped that fate by rescue and flight to the British lines.

John joined General Burgoyne in the New York campaign, but realizing that he is about to be defeated, Burgoyne sent John and other well known Loyalists to Canada to avert their being captured by the Americans.

Reporting to the British Army at Quebec, he found that the Royal Highland Emigrant commissions were all filled. Instead, he received a commission as Captain in Sir John Johnson's new King's Royal Regiment of New York. Now wearing his red British Uniform as a captain of the first battalion, he officially joined the American Revolutionary War. Eventually he enlisted his oldest son, Hugh, and an Ensign, then Lieutenant in his battalion, and his three other sons as privates.

During John's imprisonment and flight Mary remained at the Bennington estate and she and her children became prisoners or hostages of the Patriot Cause. They were allowed to stay in the house and keep two milk cows to provide for the children, but they soon found themselves in dire straights as the Munro estate was picked clean by vindictive neighbors. In desperation, Mary wrote the following letter to John in Montreal:

Mr dear John

I hope when you receive these few lines they may find you in good health. Your Dear Children are all well, as for myself I am in a poor state of health and very much distresst. I must leave my house in a very short time, and God knows where I shall get a place to put my head on, for my own relations are my greatest enemys, the mills they have had a long time in their possession -- likewaise all your tenants houses and lands -- They have distressed me beyond expression. I have scarcly a mouthful of bread for myself or Childer for heavens sake my dear Mr. Munro send me some relief by the first safe hand. Is there no possibility of your sending for us, if their is no method fallen upon we shall perish, for you can have no idea of our sufferings here, let me once more entreat you to try every method to save your family - my heart is so full it is ready to break -- Adew my Dearest John May God Almighty bless and preserve and protect you, that we may live to see each other is the constant prayers of Your affectionate tho afflicted wife
Mary Munro P.S. The Childer send their love to you

[Public Archives of Canada
MG 21, Vol B214, Pg 35]

In 1778, after receiving this letter, Captain Munro wrote to British authorities and Governor Clinton pleading with them to intervene with the American Generals to allow his wife and children to move to Canada as she and their seven children hadn't enough to eat. His plea was successful and Mary left Shaftsbury using money she got from selling some silver plate that she had hidden from her persecutes. She went first to Schenectady but relatives there refused to shelter or help her. She was finally aided by a friend or relative and made her way to Lake Champlain over the roads and Indian trails. There she was provided transportation by boat to Crown point and Fort St. John. John met her there and took her to Montreal where he obtained quarters for the family. In 1784, at the close of hostilities, she was established at L'Assumption.

Although the seven children seemed to survive this adventure with little effect, Mary became very ill. She eventually recovered, but she suffered from the debilitating effects of these years for the remainder of her life.

Mary was widowed in 1800 and died in Upper Canada, at another manor house and estate called Fowlis, on 12 Apr 1815, aged 76 years, 6 months and 3 days.

John was mustered out of the military at half pay in 1781, but John Johnson requested that he help with Land Claims for displaced Loyalists, and he spent three years in England lobbying for settlements for these claimants as well as for himself before returning to Ontario with no success and virtually penniless.

In 1784 he accepted Land Grants in the Lunenburg, Upper Canada area, settled by his compatriots from the First Battalion, and was instrumental in settling the Matilda township (later Dundas County). He built a home and established mills and other enterprises.

LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF THE HONORABLE JOHN MUNRO, ESQUIRE Filed 16 Dec 1800 (Surrogate Court Records of Stormont, Dundas & Glengarry, Wills 1800-1821, Microfilm Reel 862340, Ontario Archives)

"I give and bequeath to my loving wife MARY MUNRO during her natural life my dwelling house with so much of the furniture as will be necessary for her comfort and support, together with so much of the live cattle as she might have question for, that in any case any of my sons should marry, and that she might wish to remove that then and in that case the other house on the farm shall be repaired and made comfortable and warm, that she shall be supported from the income of the property under the direction of the Executors as shall be hereafter named in this my will, that in case it should so happen that either of my sons or daughters should leave her under this protection, she is to have the same allowance from the estate as if she were living by herself, in order to compensate them for their support, I further will, that twelve hundred acres that I have located in her own name shall be within her own right to will to whom she pleases at her death. It is also my will that each of my children shall enjoy twelve hundred acres to each, that is to say, to HARRY 1200 acres, to JOHN 1200 acres, to WILLIAM 1200 acres, to CHRISTINA 1200 acres, to CHARLOTTE 1200 acres, to CORNELIA 1200 acres, which I have located for them, and shall do my duty to have the same granted in their own names, with respect to my Military Lands. It is my will that no part should be disposed of, unless necessity requires it to pay my debts, until such time as land will become of full value.

To my three grandchildren I give and bequeath the twelve hundred acres granted to me by the Government for giving up my claim to the township, that is to say, to Hugh's SON four hundred acres, to JOHN MOUNT four hundred acres, and to Cornelius' Son JOHN four hundred acres, to be equally divided between them. The remaining rest of my property to be divided between my three sons HENRY,WILLIAM and JOHN, reserving to my son HENRY the money he has advanced for the payment of land purchased from his brother HUGH. That in case I shall not be able to obtain some lands for my son Hugh's children, HENRY, JOHN and WILLIAM will give a fourth part of the undivided remains to his children, when the property is divided, but in case I shall be able to get lands for himself or his children and in that case the remainder of any property is vested in Henry, John and William and to their heirs and assigns forever.

I beg and pray that my children shall agree amongst themselves and it is my will in case of any dispute in settling among themselves it shall be finally settled by my Executors and not be any mean go to court and that the settlement made by the Executors shall be binding and finally settled.

I further will and authorize my Executors to make sale and dispose of so much of my property as will be necessary to pay my debts which may be honestly due upon the Estate after my decease if it cannot be otherwise discharged. I struggle hard and shall so long as God is pleased to spare me in this life to clear my Estate of incumbrance that whatever remains may be of service to my dear family.

I bequeath to my son CORNELIUS my sword and I hope he will think I have done by him as well as the rest of his brothers, they are all equally beloved by their poor old father, and if I should err in any way in this my will its not with a design to favor one more than the other, that they will be friendly and kind to one another and that they will never see one another in distress without giving relief to each other, and they will be prudent, careful, and industrious to make the best use of what may remain of the Estate after all debts is paid. I do appoint my loving Nephew HUGH MUNRO, ESQ., Doctor PHILLIP MOUNT, Malcolm McMartin, Esq., my Cousin HUGH MUNRO, Esq., THOMAS FRASER, Esq., and my son HENRY MUNRO or any three of them, to be my Executors, giving these full power and authority and anything to do all lawful deeds and acts, the same as I would do in my lifetime.

For the use and benefit of my poor family I further will that my son HENRY, DR. PHILIP MOUNT shall be trustees to oversee and regulate all and everything belonging to my Estate to prevent waste or mismanagement in carrying this my will on to Execution and last of all I give all my loving family my blessing, praying that God may bless and prosper them in this life and in the life to come.

In witness whereof I hereunder set my hand seal at the fourteenth day of April in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred.
(s) John Munro
Signed, sealed and published and delivered by the Testator JOHN MUNRO as and for his last will and testament in presence of each other have hereto subscribed our names respectively as witnesses: (s) Rev. F.C.L.Broeffle, br T. Fraser, CORNs Munro"

LETTER FROM JOHN MUNRO TO CHILDREN (Accompanies Will) "My dear children and friends, my Executors in which I have every confidence to do all for the best. I request that you will bear all your Mother's unfortunate temper with patience as I have done and that she might have what will be sufficient to keep her comfortable during her lifetime. I should have appointed her Executrix, but being sensible of her disposition, I conceived it dangerous to the interest of all the family as her rashness of temper might lead her to what she afterwards would be sorry for, injurious to herself or her children.

I request that my silver watch will be delivered to my son WILLIAM, and my miniature picture be given to my son HUGH, being my oldest ... any clothing I may have to my son JOHN. I further request of all my children to let John have the best part in making the decision in consideration of him staying with his father and mother to carry on the business, and be good to him, for he is little acquainted with the world and the nature of mankind to guard against every advantage which may be taken of him, which is indeed my reason for not giving him more power.

Be kind and friendly to one another upon all occasions and should it so happen that the one is more successful than another let him give his assistance to him who may be in want, resoluting that all blessings is from the Hand of Providence.

I shall leave a list of what I may be indebted at the time of making this my last will and testament as near as I can recollect.

God grant you his blessing which is the prayer and will be while.
(s) John Munro"

The family erected a stone at his original burial site which was later flooded by the St. Lawrence Seaway Project. It stated "The Honorable John Munro, Esq. one of his Majesty's Legislative Council of Upper Canada, Formerly Captain in the King's late Royal Regiment of New York who died 27th of October, 1800 age 72 years."

The Munro burial marker stones were relocated at the Riverside Heights U.E.L. Memorial Cemetery with Honors in 1968. Also included in the new burial plot, surrounded with an ornate wrought iron fence, was the grave site of his wife Mary with the following inscription: "Here lies the remains of Mary Brewer (sic) relict of the late Hon. John Munro who departed this life the 12 April AD 1815 age 76 years. This humble monument is erected to her revered memory by her affectionate daughter Charlotte Munro de Lotbinere." The spelling of her name varies in references, however, the error in spelling here occurred when the old original markers were refaced and a copy of the old inscription was engraved on the new marble back in preparation for the UEL Memorial.

Ref: Clan Munro files - Munro, James Donald
Stroud, Anna Margaret

References:

(1) "The Munro Beacon" - Spring/Summer 1996 - Vol. 22, No. 2 - p. 5

(3) "The Munro Eagle" - number 27 - summer 1997-1998 - p. 29-30

Ref: "The Monroe Book" by Dr. Joan S. Guilford - New York Unconnected Monroes

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

Died:
John died at Dickinson's Landind.

Buried:
John's original burial site was flooded by the St. Lawrence Seaway Project. In 1968, the marker stones were moved to the Riverside Heights U.E.L. Memorial Cemetery.

John married Mary Brower on 5 Apr 1760 in Schenectady, Schenectady Co., New York, USA. Mary was born on 9 Oct 1738 in Schenectady, Schenectady Co., New York, USA; was christened on 14 Oct 1738 in Schenectady, Schenectady Co., New York, USA; died on 12 Apr 1815 in Morrisburg, , Ontario, Canada; was buried in 1968 in Riverside Heights, , Ontario, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mrs. Munro was married first in Britain to Donald Munro, a British officer. After she was widowed, she and her son were brought to America under the charge of a second Donald Munro who was also a British officer in the same regiment as her first husband. She and this second Donald Munro were later married.

Ref: Clan Munro files - Munro, James Donald

!In the Memoir of Sarah Harriet Munro Fitton a note is made of John Munro's

"brother" (actually brother-in-law) Donald, who came to America with the 60th Regiment for the Revolutionary War and married a sister of John Munro "who had come to America in his protection" (1774 ) accompanied by her young son, Hugh Munro and a daughter. She was then a widow; her previous husband having been a "brother officer" of Donald's.

"Donald Munro born c. 1740; married 27 July 1774 at New York City 1st Presbyterian Church Margaret Munro, widow of another Donald who died in England, a British officer. She was brought to America with a son Hugh by this Donald who married her. He was of the same Regt. as her deceased husband. Son Hugh became Judge Munro of Bathurst, New Brunswick, Canada." THE MONROE BOOK by Joan Guilford, 1993 Genealogy Pub.;Franklin, NC; Pg 574.

In the passenger listing of the Brig St. Peter, on transporting Loyalist settlers to Paspebiac, Qaspe' Peninsula, Quebec in 1784 were listed:"Donald Munro with wife and 1 daughter (age 13); Hugh Munro, single."

When Donald Munro signed his will (written 1814, shortly before death) he designated as his "sole surviving heir" Hugh Munro, his "step-son". There is no mention of either wife or daughter, so they must have preceeded him in death.

Although "the sister of John Munro" is mentioned in several references pertaining to Loyalists and the Revolutionary War, none of them list her by christian name.

Ref: Clan Munro files - Munro, Henry Dallas - GEDCOM file HMUNRO.GED dated 9
Oct 1996

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

Family/Spouse: Donald Munro. Donald (son of Hugh Munro and Christiana Munro) was born in 1720-1746 in , , , Scotland; died before 1770. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Margaret married Donald Munro about 1768 in , , New York, USA. Donald was born about 1725 in , , Ross and Cromarty, Scotland; died about 1814 in St. Peters, Glouchester Co., New Brunswick, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Donald Munro was a British officer. After his death, his wife and son were taken to America under the charge of another British officer from her husband's regiment who was also named Donald Munro. She later married this second Donald Munro.

Ref: Clan Munro files - Munro, James Donald

This unidentified Munro was an officer in the British Army; married to the "sister of John Munro"; a "fellow officer of John and Donald Munro"; he was the father of the child, Hugh Munro, who came to America with his mother who married Donald Munro. He died prior to 1770 or the French and Indian War.

Donald Munro was a British officer. After his death, his wife and son were taken to America under the charge of another British officer from her husband's regiment who was also named Donald Munro. She later married this second Donald Munro.

Ref: Clan Munro files - Munro, Henry Dallas - GEDCOM file HMUNRO.GED dated 9
Oct 1996

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

Family/Spouse: Margaret Munro. Margaret (daughter of Hugh Munro and Christiana Munro) was born about 1730 in , , Ross and Cromarty, Scotland; died in in Gaspe, Quebec, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]