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Clan Munro USA
Genealogy Pages
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 Abt 1720 - Yes, date unknown
Generation: 1
| 1. |  Alexander Monro was born about 1720; and died. Notes:
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The following is a transcription of RW Munro's genealogy notes:
[Alexander Monro] «i»described as 'Piper to the Pretender'; Prince Charlie had 32 pipers of his own, besides those belonging to the clans with him. There is a portrait captioned 'Alexander Monro piper to ye Pr----c'.
«u»Mulgrave's Obituary Before 1800«/u» (ed Sir G.J. Armytage), vol iv (1900), p. 217- authority given simply as MS.; Seton & Grant, «u»The Pipes of War«/u» (1920), p. 16; Lt. N. Douglas, «u»The Kilt«/u» (1914) - portrait opposite p. 17 - caption of D.M. Watt's copy; 'Weekly Scotsman' 4/xi /48 - portrait reproduced; Ross-shire Journal 6/xi/48.
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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.
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