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Clan Munro USA
Genealogy Pages
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 Abt 1815 - 1870 (~ 55 years)
Generation: 1
| 1. |  Duncan Munro Bethune, Of Ivybank was born about 1815 in Of, Ivybank, Nairn, Scotland; died on 18 Sep 1870; was buried in Nairn, , Nairn, Scotland. Notes:
Duncan served as Lieutenant Colonel, 1st Battalion 9th Foot. He joined the regiment in 1834 when it was under orders for India. He served with it throughout the Afghan War of 1845, and was present at the storming of the Khyber Pass, and at the battle of Istalef.
He was on the staff of General Sir John MacCaskill, at the battle of Moodkee on 18 Dec 1845 when General MacCaskill was killed. Duncan was also present at the battle of Ferozesham on 1 Dec 1845, and at the battle of Labroan on 9 Feb 1846.
He later served in the Crimea, before Sebastopol. For his many distinguished services, he received the Order of the Medijih with several medals and clasps.
References:
(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
501
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: Frances Makeeth. Frances was born about 1817 in Of, London, England, United Kingdom; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Family/Spouse: Jane Knight. Jane was born about 1817 in Of, Farnham, England, United Kingdom; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Generation: 2
| 2. | Duncan Norfolk Bethune  (1.Duncan1) was born about 1837; and died. Notes:
References:
(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
501
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.
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