George Munro, II of Katewell

Notes:

George is on record both as 'George Monro Georgeson in Katwell' and as 'of Katewell'.

The Loehr reference says George's mother was Janet Frazer (b. 1526 in Ross and Cromarty, Scotland and d. Rossa and Cromerty, Scotland).

Ref. (1) p. 78, calls George a "natural son" meaning that he was born out of wedlock.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
78, 349, 480

(2) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - M/5, Q/45, Q/46

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.

Died:
Katewell

Family/Spouse: Catherine MacKenzie. Catherine (daughter of Hector MacKenzie, Iv Of Fairborne) was born about 1556; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Euphemia Munro. Euphemia (daughter of John Mor Munro, of Pittonachy and Margaret Munro) was born est 1575; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Agnes Munro. Agnes (daughter of Hugh Munro, of Balconie and Euphemia Monro) was born about 1579; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Hector was the 'young man Hector Catvalls sonne' who was fatally wounded at Nuremberg in Aug 1632.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
480

(2) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/46

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.

Notes:

Catherine was married and had children.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
480

(2) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/46

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.

Notes:

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(The following is from R. W. Munro's genealogy notes - card 398)
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Andrew Munro, yr. of Katewell Son of George Munro of Katewell & Euphemia Munro; named in charter of Katewell to father by Robert Munro of Foulis, 21 May 1617, as lawful first-born son by that marriage; d. by August 1635, when next brother David was his heir, probably died before father, not found on record as 'of Katewell'.

Munro Tree (Q/46); Mackenzie p. 480; Foulis Writs 163, 196; Munros of Katewell, by RWM (1983), note 8.«/i»
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Andrew died before his father. He was not married.

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/46

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
480

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

Notes:

David married his second cousin, Agnes Munro. He appears as portioner of Katewell in 1641, so his estate may have been divided in his lifetime.

Error alert: Mackenzie has David as the son of Euphemia Munro. Boggs has David as the son of Catherine Mackenzie.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
392, 480
(2) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/46, Q/47

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

«i»Alexander Munro of Katewell fl 1687/8 Son of David Munro of Katewell & Agnes Munro; described as David's eldest lawful son 15 Jan 1687, date of charter by Sir John Munro of Foulis under which Alexander was given Sasine of 2-1/2 oxgate lands of Katewell (David had been called 'portioner of Katewell' 1641); as Alexander of Katewell gave disposition of 2-1/2 oxgate lands of Katewell to George Dallas of St. Martins, W.S., 8 Sep 1688; MacKenzie says Alexander was tenant of Teachait & had at least 2 sons - George (Teachait & Kellaig) & John (d. 1724).

Munro Tree Q/47; Mackenzie, 480, 481; Foulis Writs nos. 276, 277, 279; Register of Deeds 1687 - National Archives of Scotland, ref RD 67/252 ; RWM, The Munros of Katewell (1983) note 17.«/i»
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Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA

Birth:
Katewell

Died:
"Westmoreland, Virginia"

David married Agnes Munro in 1620 in Evanton, , Ross and Cromarty, Scotland. Agnes (daughter of Rev. Alexander Munro and Janet Cumming) was born in 1599 in Durness, , Sutherland, Scotland; died in in , , Ross and Cromarty, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Florence and Murdo had children.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
480

(2) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/46

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

Family/Spouse: Murdo MacKenzie. Murdo was born about 1586; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref. (2) does not mention Ann.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
480

(2) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/39, Q/46

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

Notes:

Ref. (2) places Agnes as a daughter of George and his second wife, Euphemia. It appears that ref. (2) has combined Agnes and her half sister, Ann, into one person, although other explanations are possible.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
480

(2) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/46

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: Hugh Munro, Of Mid-Swordale. Hugh (son of William Munro, of Mid-Swordale and Euphemia Ross, of Achnacloich) was born about 1578 in Of, Mid-Swordale, Scotland; died in in , , , Germany. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

It appears that during George's lifetime, the lands of Katewell passed into the possession of Sir Harry Munro of Foulis.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
480-481
(2) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/47

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.

Notes:

Rev. John Monroe studied for the ministry in England and migrated to Virginia in about 1650. For several years, he was minister of St. John's parish, Pomunkie, King and Queen County, Virginia (probably Pomunkey Neck, between the Pomunkey and Mattapony Rivers.)

He witnessed a disposition by his brother Alexander Munro of Katewell in 1688.

John married, Christian the daughter of Commissar Blaire. The supposed birth dates of Christian and John's two sons may be in error or Christian may not have been their mother.

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The following is from Mackenzie's "History of the Munros of Fowlis" - p. 31

John studied for the Church and emigrated to America, his brother Andrew being there before him, where for several years [he served as] minister of Pomunkie, Virginie. He married there, with issue - several children, whose descendants, according to the late Alexander Ross, lived and are still numerous in the United States. Probably one of his sons was the Rev. Andrew Monro, minister of the Established Church, Virginia, on record in 1696, and named after his uncle, Major Andrew. A Rev. John Monro, appears as a rector in Northumberland County, Virginia, in 1692."
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References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
481

(2) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/47, Q/48

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

John married Christian Blair in , , Virginia, USA. Christian was born in 1658; died on 23 Sep 1725; was buried in Williamsburg, Williamsburg (City), Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Some researchers believe that this is a composite of two people, one Andrew who came to Maryland about 1642 and a second Andrew who was taken prisoner at the battle of Preston in 1648 and banished to Virginia. This belief is based mainly on the fact that the "earlier" Andrew was illiterate and unable to sign his name, but the "later" Andrew was literate. There is no definitive proof one way or the other, since he may have simply become literate.

George H. S. King has argued quite convincingly that there were two distinct men named Andrew Munro/Monroe. (Clan Munro Magazine - #6 - 1959-60) King believed that the earlier Andrew immigrated to Maryland in 1637 and ultimately became the ancestor of President James Monroe. His ancestry is completely unknown. King says that the second Andrew was a minister and was the son of David Munro of Katewell and his wife Agnes Munro, but this Andrew was not the ancestor of President Monroe. There is great controversy about these two versions of history. In this database, we show David of Katewell and Agnes Munro as ancestors of President Monroe, but that assumption is very weak and definitely not proven.

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«i»Said to be son of David Munro (Katewell family) settled St. Mary's County, Maryland, USA 1641, Northumberland County, Virginia 1650; b. Scotland; d. Westmoreland County, Virginia, USA 1668; m. Elizabeth (traditionally Alexander), with issue - Andrew (1661-1714), George, William (1666-1737, ancestor of President James Monroe), Elizabeth (m. Bunch Roe), Susan or Susannah (m. George Weedon), & Mary (d. December, 1661).

Munro Tree Q/47 note; Mackenzie pp. 480-1 - dismissed by G.H.S. King in Clan Munro Magazine vi 14-18 (1959/60 issue); Northrup 351; Note by Mrs. deVolt (1957); D. Dodson, Scots on the Chesapeake (1992), p. 113.«/i»

(R. W. Munro's genealogy notes)
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The following is from the "William and Mary College Quarterly Historical Magazine" - Vol. XIII #4 - Oct 1933 - The Monroe Family - p. 231-241:

In the "Life of James Monroe" by his son-in-law, Samuel Lawrence Gouverneur of New York State, it is stated that Andrew Monroe, ancestor of President Monroe, was an officer in King Charles' Army.

The following is quoted in part from Lund Washington (1767-1853), who married Susannah Monroe Grayson, grand-daughter of Captain Benjamin Grayson and Susannah Monroe, his wife, and who was for years on intimate terms with members of the Monroe family: - "Andrew Monroe emigrated from Scotland to America in 1650, he belonged to an ancient highland clan and was Captain in the service of Charles I. He received a grant of land on the borders of Monroe creek (so called after the family) about one mile below Bluff Point and about four miles from Pope's Creek (where Washington was born) on the Potomac in Northumberland County. In the time of Charles II he returned to Scotland and induced others of his family to emigrate and another extensive grant of land in the same quarter was made to him by the corwn."

We quote the following from Mr. James D. Evans, a descendant of the Monroe family, and an ardent student of genealogy: - "The identity and derivation of the immigrant, the 1st Andrew Monroe, has not, I think, been settled by the assumption that he was indubitably the Major Andrew Monroe, 3rd son of David Munro of Scotland who participated in the Battle of Preston and being taken prisoner by the English (1648) was banished to Virginia. The article which appears in the William and Mary Quarterly, written by Mr. Edward S. Lewis of St. Louis, which attempts to substantiate the identity is by no means conclusive. It presents nohting more than an interesting conjecture but no evidence except identity of name. There is very positive proof that Andrew Monroe who appeared in Virginia and Westmoreland County in 1650 and patented lands in 1652 on what later became known as Monroe's Creek, and who can be none other than the first of the Monroes who for generations remained in unbroken line in that vicinity, came there from St. Mary's County, Maryland, and was the same as is traceable in the Maryland Archives back to 1642 in the same place. He appears there to have been assessed 50 lbs. of tobacco in Jul 1642 to support the war against the Susquehanna Indians (Maryland Assembly Proceedings V. 2-30/2 Entry book #53) and again as a freeholder represented in the Assembly by Capt. Thomas Cornwallis on 22 Aug 1642 (Maryland Archives Acts of Assembly V. I-165). On 6 Apr 1648 Andrew Monroe signed with his mark as witness a deed of gift from Burgess Thomas Sturman to his son John Sturman to all his cattle and his shallop 'now in Maryland.' (Lb. 362). On 2 Apr 1648 Andrew Munrowe of Appomattox in Virginia (a point on the Potomac across the river from St. Mary's, Maryland) made a bill of sale for a heifer 2 years old to Thomas Sturman which was witnessed by John Sturman (Lb-383).

"it is likely, if not certain, that Andrew Monroe went to Virginia from Maryland in 1647, with Thomas Youell and Thomas Sturman. These two men originally settled in Kent Isle in the Chesapeake - first claimed by Colonel William Clayburn of the Virginia Council who settled it in 1634 or earlier but was in 1638 dispossessed by Lord Calvert. They made an affidavit to the effect 20 May 1640, when they removed to St. Mary's, the seat of government. Thomas Sturman was successively Burgess from St. Michael's and St. Mary's. In 1645 Thomas Sturman, his son John, and Thomas Youell joined Richard Ingle in a revolt against Leonard Calvert, deputy-governor, and were condemned as rebels, a price put on their heads and their property confiscated. They fled to Virginia across the Potomac. Amnesty was later decreed to such as should sue for pardon and Thomas and John Sturman accepted it and made their oaths of allegiance. Thomas Youell apparently never complied and remained in Virginia where he patented lands and lived the rest of his life. In 1647/8 Thomas Sturman and Andrew Monroe left St. Mary's and settled near Youell in Westmoreland county. John Sturman later also crossed into Virginia where he married Elizabeth, daughter of Patrick and Dorcas Spence, the sister of Eleanor Spence, who married Andrew the 2nd, son of Andrew, the immigrant. Patrick Spence the second married Penelope, daughter of Thomas Youell."

The following is taken from the History and Register of the Colonial Dames of Virginia, page 497, and is basis for Colonial Dame Claim: - "Andrew Monroe of Maryland born in Scotland in _____ and died in Virginia 1668. Resided in Virginia and Maryland 1642-1668. Member of the Maryland Association, 1642. Captain of a ship under Cuthbert Fenwick."

In the preceding paragraphs we have tried to give as much evidence as possible in regard to the identity and derivation of the immigrant Monroe. In brief, it will be noted that there are two schools of thought among most Monroe genealogists - (1) those that think him to be the son of David and Agnes (Munro) Munro of Scotland, fought in the Battle of Preston with rank of Major, 1648, was banished and came to Virginia where he settled; (2) those that think him to be of undetermined derivation, first appearing in St. Mary's county, Maryland, in 1642, and later, about 1647/8, moving across the Potomac River to Westmoreland county, Virginia, where he settled and died.

However, it is the opinion of the writers that these two Andrew Monres are identical; that is, that Andrew Monroe, the third son of David Munro of Katewell and Agnes Munro, his wife, came first to America about 1642 and settled in St. Mary's County, Maryland, where he lived and we find record of him, moving about 1647 to Virginia and living at Appomattox, Westmoreland County, until about Apr 1648, when (as intimated in the quotation from Lund Washington) he returned to Scotland, fought in the Battle of Preston with the rank of Major on 17 Aug 1648, where he was taken prisoner and banished to Virginia - again settling in Westmoreland county where he died in 1668.

Andrew received his first grant of land 8 Jun 1650 in Northumberland County, Virginia, and was later (1652) granted land in Westmoreland County, Virginia. In 1659/1660 he was made a member of the Westmoreland Commission. In Jul 1661 he was elected to the vestry of Appomattox Parish, Westmoreland County. He began to write the name Munroe and it finally attained its present form, Monroe. He married Elizabeth, who is said to have been a daughter of Colonel John Alexander, who died in 1677, but we have found no documentary evidence that would definitely establish her surname. Andrew Monroe died in Westmoreland County in 1668. His widow, Elizabeth Monroe, married second before 30 Jul 1679, George Horner, and third before 23 Feb 1686-1687, Edward Mountjoy of Westmoreland County.
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Lund Washington wrote that Andrew Monroe came from the Scottish Highlands and received a land-grant on Monroe Creek, in Northumberland, in 1650. He was Captain in the service of Charles 1st. He returned to Scotland in the time of Charles 2nd and encouraged other of the family to emigrate and received another grant of land from the Crown. Lund Washington knew the descendants of all the people of whom he wrote. After all, his mother-in-law, Susanna Monroe Grayson, was the daughter of Col. Andrew Monroe and the grand-daughter of the original Andrew Monroe.

Andrew learned to write and gradually changed the name from Munroe to Monroe (this, according to George Harrison Sanford King in his article "The Monroe Family"). King states that the Maryland Andrew Monroe and the Virginia Andrew Monroe are one and the same. He references MacKenzie's book as one of his sources. King was regarded as the expert on the Monroes. He did the genealogies for the Jamestowne Society and Order of the First Families of Virginia.

In the article "The Maryland Ancestry of James Monroe" in Maryland Genealogies Vol. II by Monroe Johnson, Johnson quotes Pres. Daniel C. Gilman of Johns Hopkins University and the original biographer of James Monroe, that Andrew came to Maryland in 1637 and settled on Kent Island. He left Maryland after Ingle's revolt and settled in Westmoreland County.

It is believed that Andrew first came to America about 1642 and settled in St. Mary's County, Maryland. In Jul 1642, he was assessed 50 lbs. of tobacco to support the war against the Susquehanna Indians. On 24 Feb 1647 he was defendant in a suit of Mrs. Mary Brent in which he was decreed to pay her 400 lbs. of tobacco. He was a member of the Maryland Association, in 1642, and captain of a ship under Cuthbert Fenwick, general agent for Lord Baltimore, and he was known as a "mariner."

When Richard Ingle declared for the Parliament, Andrew took sides against Lord Baltimore's government, and like Nathaniel Pope, ancestor of President Washington, Dr. Thomas Gerrard and other leading Marylanders, he fled over the Potomac to a settlement under the Virginia authority. He lived at Appomattox, Westmoreland County until about Apr 1648, when he returned to Scotland.

He fought with the rank of Major under his distinguished relative, General Sir George Munro I of Newmore at the battle of Preston on 17 Aug 1648 with the forces of King Charles I. He was taken prisoner there and banished to Virginia. Andrew managed to effect his escape and settled in Northumberland County, Virginia, where he had several grants of land made to him, the first extending to 200 acres, designated as one of the "Head Rights" being dated 8 Jun 1650. He received a grant of land on the borders of Monroe Creek (so called after the family) about one mile below Bluff Point and about four miles from Pope's Creek (where Washington was born) on the Potomac in Northumberland County. In the time of Charles II he returned to Scotland and induced others of his family to emigrate and another extensive grant of land in the same quarter was made to him by the crown.

In 1652, he had settled in Westmoreland County, Virginia. In this same year he signed an oath promising to be faithful to the Commonwealth of England. This implies that he must have been a suspected Loyalist to the Crown, otherwise his oath would not have been required. By 11 Apr 1652, he was serving as Commissioner of the Council of the State for the Common Wealth of England.

In 1659/60 he was made a Member of the Westmoreland Commission. In July 1661 he was elected to the Vestry of Appomattox Parish, Westmoreland County. He began to write the name Munroe and it finally attained its present form, Monroe.

On 26 Oct 1666, he received 920 acres of land in Westmoreland County, Virginia for transporting 6 persons.

Andrew and Elizabeth married in 1652 according to one reference, but another says they were married before 1650. Elizabeth is said to be a daughter of Colonel John Alexander, but this surname has not been proven. After Andrew's death she married, before 30 Jul 1679, (2) George Horner and, before 23 Feb 1686/7, (3) Edward Mountjoy of Westmoreland County.

Error alert: The Cochran reference says that Andrew married Eleanor Spence, but it is believed that Eleanor was the wife of Andrew's son, Andrew.

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The following is from Mackenzie's "History of the Munros of Fowlis" - p. 480-481:

«i»Andrew, who under his distinguished relative, General Sir George Munro, I. of Newmore, fought, with the rank of Major, at the battle of Preston, on 17 Aug 1648, was taken prisoner there, and banished to Virginia, America. Andrew managed to effect his escape and settled in Northumberland County, Virginia, where he had several grants of land made to him, the first extending to 200 acres, disignated as one of the "Head Rights," being dated 8 Jun 1650. He married, and had issue, from whom, it is believed, President James Monroe of the United States of America was descended.
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The following is from the documents of Reta Malan Loehr:

«i»Andrew Munro immigrated to America in his early teens first settling in Maryland, possibly on Kent Island. In the late 1640's he was listed on the freeman's proxies of Capt. Thomas Cornwalleys, a Catholic. But he eventually was linked to the notorious Ingle's revolt and took refuge across the Potomac in Northumberland County which later became Westmoreland. The Virginia Land Patent Books showed that on 8 Jun 1650, Andrew Monroe received from Sir William Berkeley a patent for 200 acres in Northumberland County. This patent was for the transportation of four persons.

He later was among the ninety-seven settlers who signed the Oath of Allegiance to Cromwell's "Commonwealth of England as established without King or House of Lords, 11 Apr 1652" He then on 24 Nov. 1652 received another patent for 440 acres in Northumberland County for the transportation of nine persons. This patent was renewed on 18 Mar 1662. In 1652, Monroe married Elizabeth, daughter of John Alexander. They had at least five children. In Feb. 1663 he received another patent for 350 acres for the transportation of seven persons and by this time, having over 990 acres of productive land growing tobacco and corn.

By 1661 he was considered one of the leading planters of his parish because on 3 July 1661 he was selected as a member of the vestry of Apomatocks Parish, which later became Washington parish. His exact date of death is unknown but on 28 April 1668, Elizabeth, relict of Andrew Monroe, made a deed of gift to her daughters, Elizabeth an Susanna, of "a pair of heifers marked with the mark of Andrew Monroe....all her children, Elizabeth, Susanna, Andrew, George and William to have a mare foal... when either Elizabeth or Susanna shall be married the the cattle shall be equally divided between them" (recorded 28 Apr 1668, Westmoreland County Records, 1668;23, 23a).
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Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Q/47
"Journey From Ross-shire" by James Harrison Monroe - p. 5
Clan Munro files - Stroud, Anna Mary
- Eggleston, Sam Daniel, Jr.
- Johnson, Monroe - James Monroe ancestors
- "William & Mary Quarterly" - 1933
- Guilford, Dr. Joan S.
- Boyer, Wallace R. - descendants of Hector Munro 13th

"David Munro of Catwall married Agnes daughter to Mr Alexander Munro Minister of Durness by whom he had George Mr Andrew Alexander Robert and Hector who died without succession Mr John and a daughter Janet married to Hugh Boggie in Fortrose."

"...Alexander Munro of Katewell is on record 1687/8 (FW 277, 279). The singling out of Mr John Q/48 in this MS suggests that all David's elder sons may have d without succession, but Mackenzie restricted this phrase to Hector and named Andrew as possible ancestor of USA President James Monroe (which may have been too readily accepted, in absence of any more likely identification, see CMM vi 14-18 and RWM in RSM's Lexington Munroes p. v)."

Ref: Clan Munro files - Monroe, Richard Walter - "Virginia Descendants of
Andrew Monroe" by Anne Monroe Wintzer - p. 33

Ref (1) says that Andrew was the son of Andrew Munro of Daan [12329].

Ref (2) says that Andrew's father was "William Monroe born in Scotland 1625 came to America 1651 located in Mass. Came as Captain on Lord Baltimore's ship."

References:

(1) Clan Munro files - Redden, Virginia R. - "The Monroe Family of Virginia" -
compiled by Nancy E. Harris - Jul 1988 - p. 7, 14

(2) Clan Munro files - Roder, Mary Margaret Ball - Pedigree chart for Andrew
Augustine Monroe compiled by Rebekah B. McBride - dated 12 Oct 1977 - #B16

(3) Clan Munro files - Cataluna, Esther R. - The Ancestry of Esther Cataluna -
dated 7 jan 1998 - p. 1

(4) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
480-481

(5) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/47

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

Birth:
Katewell

Andrew married Elizabeth Alexander in 1658 in , Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA. Elizabeth (daughter of Col. John Alexander and Elizabeth Graham) was born in 1640 in , Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA; died in 1690 in , Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
481

(2) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/47

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

Notes:

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
481

(2) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/47

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.

Notes:

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
481

(2) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/47

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: Hugh Boggie. Hugh was born about 1629 in Of, Fortrose, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Alexander was a tenant of Teachait.

Error alert: There is a problem with the dates given in Mackenzie. Alexander's mother was born in 1599, and Alexander had a son born in 1724. This leaves 125 years to be covered by two generations, which is possible, but a bit unlikely. I've given Alexander an estimated birthdate of 1648 which would mean his mother was 49 when he was born and Alexander was 76 when his son, John was born.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
480-481

(2) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/47

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

«i»Alexander Munro of Katewell fl 1687/8 Son of David Munro of Katewell & Agnes Munro; described as David's eldest lawful son 15 Jan 1687, date of charter by Sir John Munro of Foulis under which Alexander was given Sasine of 2-1/2 oxgate lands of Katewell (David had been called 'portioner of Katewell' 1641); as Alexander of Katewell gave disposition of 2-1/2 oxgate lands of Katewell to George Dallas of St. Martins, W.S., 8 Sep 1688; MacKenzie says Alexander was tenant of Teachait & had at least 2 sons - George (Teachait & Kellaig) & John (d. 1724).

Munro Tree Q/47; Mackenzie, 480, 481; Foulis Writs nos. 276, 277, 279; Register of Deeds 1687 - National Archives of Scotland, ref RD 67/252 ; RWM, The Munros of Katewell (1983) note 17.«/i»
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Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA

Birth:
Estimate: This birth date is an estimate based on the birth dates of nearest relatives or contemporaries, or based on other clues such as christening date, marriage date, birth order, etc.

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

Notes:

George went with his father and his Chief, the Black Baron of Fowlis to the German wars in 1626. He died there.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
466, 480

(2) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/39, Q/40

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

Notes:

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[Andrew Monro] «i»? Katewell family? Virginia records state that c. 1690 Mr. Andrew Monro became rector of St. Luke's Church, Newport parish, Isle of Wight co.; d. intestate in Isle of Wight co. 1719, having m. Sarah (Smith) Pitt (d. 1725), widow of Robert Pitt, leaving issue. ? was this 'Mr. Andrew', named in 'Munro Tree' of 1736 as second son of David Munro of Katewell?

?Munro Tree Q/47; Clan Munro Magazine vi 17;Mackenzie p. 481 - places him differently in family tree; 'Munros of Katewell' MS (RWM 1983) note 21 - & see note 16.«/i»

(R. W. Munro's genealogy notes)
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The following is from "William and Mary College Quarterly Historical Magazine" - Vol. XIII #4 - Oct 1933 - The Monroe Family - p. 231-241:

Rev. Andrew born 1660, resided in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. He married Sarah Smith, whose will in on record in that county dated 31 May 1725. She was the daughter of Arthur Smith of that county who mentions her in his will of 1697, and the widow of Robert Pitt of Newport Parish, Isle of Wight county. Rev. Andrew and Sarah (Smith) Monroe had four children, named in her will of 1725.
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Rev. Andrew Monro was Rector of Upper Parish, Isle of Wight County, Virginia 1700-1719.

He may have come to Virginia with his brother, John about 1690, after they both completed their educations as clerics in England. They were of the Church of England.

In 1693 his household included Peter, a seven-year-old Indian boy who was a slave or a foundling.

Andrew was minister of Established Church, Virginia, on record in 1696, and was named after his uncle, Major Andrew.

He was buried under the aisle of the "Old Brick Church" (now called St. Luke's) near Smithfield, Virginia.

His wife was the daughter of Colonel Arthur Smith (or Smyth) of Isle of Wight County, Virginia, and the widow of Robert Pitt of Newport Parish, Isle of Wight County, Virginia. One reference says they married in about 1672, but that seems a bit early.
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Error alert: The Boggs reference says Andrew was a son of David Munro III of Katewell. Most references say Andrew was David's grandson.

Ref: Clan Munro files - Stroud, Margaret
- Hood, Kathleen Benedict
- Boyer, Wallace R. - descendants of Hector Munro 13th

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
481

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

Buried:
Saint Luke's Church

Andrew married Sarah Smith before 1697 in , Isle Of Wight Co, Virginia, USA. Sarah (daughter of Arthur Smith) was born about 1662 in , Isle Of Wight Co, Virginia, USA; died in 1725 in , Isle Of Wight Co, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Rev. John Monro may have gone to Virginia with his brother, Andrew, about 1690 after they both completed their educations as clerics in England. They were of the Church of England.

In 1692, he served as Rector of Hunger's Church near Eastville, Northampton County, Virginia. In 1702, he was Rector of St. John's Parish in King William County.

He may have been a minister in Pomunkie Neck.

One reference says his wife was Mary Blair, daughter of John Blair.

The death date given for John is the same as that for his wife, Christian. There may be an error there. Also, the Boyer reference says that John's wife was Christian Blair. Since that is the same name as his mother, there may be an error here, too.

Error alert: The Boggs reference says John was a son of David Munro III of Katewell. Most references say John was David's grandson.

Ref: Clan Munro files - Stroud, Margaret
- Guilford, Dr. Joan S.
- Boyer, Wallace R. - descendants of Hector Munro 13th

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

Family/Spouse: Christian. Christian was born about 1665; died on 23 Sep 1725; was buried in Williamsburg, Williamsburg (City), Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: Clan Munro files - Cones, Mona
- Williams, Irmalee - Descendants of George Munro

References:

(1) Clan Munro files - Redden, Virginia R. - Descendancy Chart of "Andy I"
- received 17 Oct 1997 - p. 1

(2) Clan Munro files - Redden, Virginia R. - Descendancy chart for Andrew
Monroe (ca. 1615-1668) - signed with initials "MDH" and dated 18 Sep 1987

(3) Clan Munro files - Redden, Virginia R. - e-mail message dated 27 Oct 1997
- p. 5

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

Family/Spouse: George Weedon. George was born about 1651; died on 29 Mar 1704 in , Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: John Beard. John was born about 1651; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Elizabeth's husband was Bunce (or Bunch) Roe (or Wroe), the son of Henry. The Boyer reference says Elizabeth's husband was Thomas Arrington, but other references say Thomas Arrington was the husband of Elizabeth [3543].

Ref: Clan Munro files - Cones, Mona
- Stroud, Anna Margaret
- Guilford, Dr. Joan S.
- Boyer, Wallace R. - descendants of Hector Munro 13th

References:

(1) Clan Munro files - Redden, Virginia R. - e-mail message dated 27 Oct 1997
- p. 5

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

Elizabeth married Bunch Roe on 30 Jul 1675 in , Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA. Bunch (son of Henry Wroe) was born about 1654; died in 1699 in , , Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: Clan Munro files - Cones, Mona

References:

(1) Clan Munro files - Redden, Virginia R. - e-mail message dated 27 Oct 1997
- p. 5

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

Notes:

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[Capt. Andrew Monroe] «i»Son of Andrew Monroe (d. 1668) & Elizabeth (?Alexander); Westmoreland County, Virginia, U.S.A.; Captain in Militia, J.P.; m (1) Eleanor Spence, with issue - Andrew (d. 1769/70), Spence (d. 1725/6), Elizabeth (m. John Arrington), & Susanna (m.[1] Charles Tyler, [2] William Newton, [3] Benjamin Grayson)(d. November 1752), & m. (2) 1707 Mrs. Sarah Elliott - no children.

Northrup 351; Notes by Mrs. de Volt (1957).
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(R. W. Munro's genealogy notes)
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Andrew lived in Westmoreland County, Virginia. He was a Capt. (one reference says Major) in the Scots Army and a Judge or Justice of the Peace. He owned large estates and numerous slaves. In 1705, he made a deed for 3 acres to John Hore, part of a tract patented by his father in 1652.

Andrew was married three times, but only had children by his second wife, Eleanor Spence (or Spens).

His first wife may have been the daughter of Thomas Bowcock, Sr., of Westmoreland County, and Jane Bowcock. She was the sister of Margaret Bowcock, who married her husband's brother, William Monroe. Her mother, Jane Bowcock, married (2) Thomas White after the death of Thomas Bowcock. She had no children.

His second wife, Eleanor, was the daughter of Lt. Patrick Spence (1633-1684) and Dorcas, his wife. Dorcas married (2) John Jordon, who died 1696. Dorcas died in 1708, leaving a will in which she mentions her daughter, Eleanor Monroe and other members of the Monroe family. Eleanor's first husband was James Bowcock.

Andrew's third wife, Sarah Foxhall, was the daughter of John and Martha Foxhall of Pope's Creek, Westmoreland County, Virginia, and the widow of John Elliott. Sarah's granddaughter, Martha Sturman [3725], by her daughter, Sarah Elliott, married Jordon Weedon [3724], the nephew of Andrew, her second husband. (Follow that if you can.)

When Sarah's first husband, John Elliott, died in 1708, she was left with four minor children. She had no issue by her second husband, Andrew Monroe.

Andrew's will is dated 30 Dec 1713 and proved 26 May 1714. The Johnson reference says he died Nov 1735.

Error alert: The Cochran reference says Andrew married Christine Tyler, but it is believed that Christine married another person named Andrew Monroe. The same reference lists Spencer Monroe (who married Elizabeth Jones) as one of Andrew's children. Elizabeth Jones actually married Spence Monroe who was the son of the Andrew Monroe who actually did marry Christian Tyler.

Ref: Clan Munro files - Cones, Mona
- Stroud, Anna Margaret
- Monroe, Thomas Guy, III
- Eggleston, Sam Daniel, Jr.
- Johnson, Monroe
- James Monroe ancestors
- Guilford, Dr. Joan S.
- Boyer, Wallace R. - descendants of Hector Munro 13th

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

Andrew married Eleanor Spence in 1678 in , Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA. Eleanor (daughter of Lt. Patrick Spence and Dorcas Youell) was born in 1664 in , Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA; died in 1708 in , Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Andrew married Eleanor Bowcock before 1685. Eleanor (daughter of Thomas Bowcock and Jane) was born about 1663; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Andrew married Sarah Foxhall in 1707. Sarah (daughter of John Foxhall and Martha) was born about 1660; died about 1739. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: Clan Munro files - Williams, Irmalee - Descendants of George Munro

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.

Notes:

Some references say that George was not married. It is not certain that this is the George who was married to Dorothy Cager and lived in St. Mary's County, Maryland. The Charles C. Munroe, III reference says George was the "ancestor of Thomas Monroe who married Jane Watson".

Ref 1 says he died young. Ref 2 says he was born about 1654 probably in Westmoreland County, Virginia, that he died young and questions his marriage to Dorothy Cager. There is obviously some confusion here.

Ref: Clan Munro files - Cones, Mona
- Stroud, Anna Margaret
- Guilford, Dr. Joan S.
- Williams, Irmalee - Descendants of George Munro

References:

(1) Clan Munro files - Redden, Virginia R. - Descendancy chart for Andrew
Monroe (ca. 1615-1668) - signed with initials "MDH" and dated 18 Sep 1987

(2) Clan Munro files - Redden, Virginia R. - e-mail message dated 27 Oct 1997
- p. 5

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

Family/Spouse: Dorothy Cager. Dorothy was born about 1665; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

William was the "godchild of Willford". He is not mentioned in his father's will. The name "Gent" may just mean "gentleman" and could have been added as part of his name in error.

William's will, dated 1737, was found in Westmoreland County, Virginia Wills 1654-1800 - p. 102. It mentions four sons, three daughters and several grandchildren.

30 Mar 1737 - Recorded in Westmoreland County, Virginia
26 Apr 1737 - Proved

William left a plantation located in King George County, Virginia to his son, Thomas. Also mentioned are: grandson Spence and his brother Andrew Munroe; granddaughter Jane Munroe; son George; grandson George son of William Munroe; grandson Daniel Payne; Jeane Payne; daughters Sarah Stone and Mary Stone; grandsons William Payne and William Stone; son Andrew Munroe's children Spence, Andrew and Jeane; son William executor.

Ref: Clan Munro files - Bolton, James, Jr.
- Chambers, John
- Cones, Mona
- DiZerega, Thomas
- Elder, Charlotte
- Monroe, Douglas Eugene
- Guilford, Dr. Joan S.
- Johnson, Monroe - William Monroe notes
- Boyer, Wallace R. - descendants of Hector Munro 13th
- Petersen, Charles - Letter 2 Feb 1996
"Journey From Ross-shire" by James Harrison Monroe - p. 8

Ref: Clan Munro files - Monroe, Richard Walter - "Virginia Descendants of
Andrew Monroe" by Anne Monroe Wintzer - p. 33

Ref (1) says William was the eldest son.

References:

(1) Clan Munro files - Roder, Mary Margaret Ball - Pedigree chart for Andrew
Augustine Monroe compiled by Rebekah B. McBride - dated 12 Oct 1977 - #8

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

Family/Spouse: Jemima. Jemima was born about 1668; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Margaret Bowcock in 1689 in Westmoreland, Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA. Margaret (daughter of Thomas Bowcock and Jane) was born in 1670 in , Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA; died in 1695 in , , Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

William married Susanna White in 1710. Susanna was born about 1668; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

George was a farmer at Teachait and Kellaig, Scotland.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
481

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

«i»Alexander Munro of Katewell fl 1687/8 Son of David Munro of Katewell & Agnes Munro; described as David's eldest lawful son 15 Jan 1687, date of charter by Sir John Munro of Foulis under which Alexander was given Sasine of 2-1/2 oxgate lands of Katewell (David had been called 'portioner of Katewell' 1641); as Alexander of Katewell gave disposition of 2-1/2 oxgate lands of Katewell to George Dallas of St. Martins, W.S., 8 Sep 1688; MacKenzie says Alexander was tenant of Teachait & had at least 2 sons - George (Teachait & Kellaig) & John (d. 1724).

Munro Tree Q/47; Mackenzie, 480, 481; Foulis Writs nos. 276, 277, 279; Register of Deeds 1687 - National Archives of Scotland, ref RD 67/252 ; RWM, The Munros of Katewell (1983) note 17.«/i»
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The following is a transcription of RW Munro's genealogy notes:

[Alexander Munro] «i»Second son of George Munro, Teachait & Pellaig (of Katewell branch) & _____ Munro.

Mackenzie 682
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Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA

Birth:
Estimate: This birth date is an estimate based on the birth dates of nearest relatives or contemporaries, or based on other clues such as christening date, marriage date, birth order, etc.

Family/Spouse: Munro. (daughter of George Munro) was born about 1675; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Error alert: Mackenzie says John was born in 1724 and RW Munro says he died in 1724. The latter is the more likely.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
481

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