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55151	George died at sea off the coast of Havana, Cuba. Ref: "Lexington, Mass. Munroes", 2nd ed. by R. S. Munroe - 13-41-25 Clan Munro files - Yard, Prof. F. L. Dixon Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA	Monro, George (I8719)
55152	George died at sea. Ref: Lexington Munroes, 2nd ed. 11-10/5-4/10	Munroe, George (I8593)
55153	George died at the age of 90 years and 8 months. Until 4 months before his death, he was in good health and continued to drive his camper and go fishing. Ref: Clan Munro files - Mann, Esther Monroe	Monroe, George Henry (I22805)
55154	George died at the age of two years. Ref: Lexington Munroes, 2nd ed. 1/12-18-44	Monroe, George (I10144)
55155	George died at the Battle Of Halidon Hill.	Munro, George VII of Foulis (I10)
55156	George died at the residence of James Morton, Kingston Brewery and Distillery, in Toronto, Ontario, Canads. Ref: Clan Munro files - Stroud, Anna Margaret Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA	Munroe, George (I6222)
55157	George died before 1841.	Munro, George Frederick (I28841)
55158	George died in 1882 at age 42.	Munro, George (I59567)
55159	George died in childhood. References: (1) "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Mass. Munroes", 2nd ed. by R. S. Munroe - Florence, Massachusetts (1986) - 11-10/5-42-32 - p. 332 Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA	Munroe, George (I38323)
55160	George died in infancy.	Monroe, George Edward (I45087)
55161	George died of a "watery head". Ref: "The Monroe Book" by Dr. Joan S. Guilford - Alexander of Bridgewater - 4ii Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA	Munroe, George Henry (I18316)
55162	George died of a heart attack. References: (1) "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Mass. Munroes" by R. S. Munroe, 2nd ed. - Florence, Massachusetts (1986) - 13-87-13/1-6 - p. 368 ----- Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA	Monroe, George Frank (I28476)
55163	George died when he was 17 years old. References: (1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p. 412 Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA	Munro, George (I35843)
55164	George died young as a result of persecution that his mother and siblings endured as United Empire Loyalists living in the American Colonies during the American Revolutionary War. References: (1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p. 458 (2) 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	Munro, George (I29980)
55165	George died young. Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) - M/53 Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/53 "Alexr. of Ardullie married Jean daughter to Major Wm. Cockburn of Stonniflet by whom he had George who dyed young Hugh and a daughter Isobell who dyed young." References: (1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p. 398 ******** The following is a transcription of RW "Billy" Munro's genealogy notes: «i»Alexander Munro of Ardullie d. 1691 Eldest son of Robert Munro of Ardullie & Isabella Ross; suc. father, & had charter of Ardullie 19 Dec 1684; educ. Edinburgh, writer, one of the 'under clerks or assistant clerk of session; subscribed test 1681; burgess of Edinburgh 1688; clerk to the Council of War from 1689 to death in Feb 1691 (nominated by Gen Hugh MacKay, a Commissioner of Supply for Ross-shire 1689); m. Jean or Jane Cockburn (who survived him) with issue - George (d. young), Hugh (Suc.), Isabella (d. inf.), 'Alex M, tutor of Ardullie' 1698 prob error for brother James (tutor 1703, 1704) Munro Tree M/53; Mackenzie 397-9; Chronological & Genealogical Account of the Ancient & Honorable Family of Foulis, Inverness (1805) p. 30; Foulis Writs nos. 282, 283 [293 - as tutor]; 3 Register of the Privy Council of Scotland, vii 804; xiii 105, 518; xiv 313; xv 494; xvi 391, 477; Roll of Edinburgh Burgesses 1406-1700 (Scottish Record Society) 356; Services of Heirs (1710/19); Commissariot Record of Edinburgh: Register of Testaments - 7 Apr 1691; Reg. Mag. Sig. , vol. 69, fol 67 - MS; National Library of Scotland MSS 1393/ (1788/87, 95-6) - See bro James; Records of Cockburn Family (1913) p. 144; W. McGill, Old Ross-shire and Scotland, vol i, no 263 & p. 402; Lord Fountainhall Historical Notices II Tax; NMRS Photograph RC/813 - Monogram Stones at Ardullie (AM - 1C); W. McGill, Old Ross-shire and Scotland, I 85 for dr. Christian - ? error for Alex of Killichoan.«/i» ******** Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA	Munro, George (I11893)
55166	George died young. Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) - M/80 Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/80 "Alexr. of Teanard married Catherine daughter to Mr William Ross of Sandwick by whom he had a son George who dyed young and Christane married John Munro of Miltown." Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/81 "Farquhar was Tutor of Teanaird 1703 probably for nephew George (Tean. list)..." References: (1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p. 402 ********** The following is a transcription of RW Munro's genealogy notes: «i»Alexander Monro, younger of Teanaird fl1666/82 Eldest son of William Monro of Teanaird & Catherine Munro of Foulis; on record 1666, 1674, 1682; said to have suc. father in Teanaird, but not found on record as such; m. 1680 Isobel Ross, & had issue - George (d. young), Christian (m. John Munro of Milton of Katewell). May have predeceased father, as brother Farquhar was 'tutor of Teanaird' in 1703 - prob. to nephew George. thus 'Earls of Ross'; Munro Tree says Catherine. Munro Tree M/80 - wife Catherine [& 60 for dr]; Mackenzie,p. 401 - wife Isobel; Mackintosh Muniments, no. 501; Foulis Writs no. 255; Fasti, Medii Aevi, ed. D.E.R. Watt, vii 56; F.N. Reid, «u»Earls of Ross«/u», p. 28 - wife Isobel from Shandwick pedigree; NAS «u»Register of Sasines for Inverness, Ross & Cromarty, Sutherland«/u» 2 Nov 1682 - per D. Gordon.«/i» ********** Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA	Munro, George (I12027)
55167	George died young.	Munro, George (I11846)
55168	George died young.	Munro, George (I11893)
55169	George died young.	Munro, George (I12027)
55170	George died young.	Munro, George (I30845)
55171	George died young.	Munro, George (I35866)
55172	George died young.	Monroe, George Washington (I41012)
55173	George drowned in the harbor of Monevideo from on board US ship Plymouth. Ref: Clan Munfo files - Munro, Ronald Geyer	Munroe, George Washington (I23183)
55174	George emigrated to Bermuda. Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA	Munro, George (I62190)
55175	George enlisted in the army when he was 15 years old. He served as a private in the 104th Ohio Infantry of General Sherman's army during the American Civil War. He later joined the Boston, Massachusetts police force and rose to the rank of sergeant. References: (1) "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Mass. Munroes", 2nd ed. by R. S. Munroe - Florence, Massachusetts (1986) - 11-10/5-42-3 - p. 332 ----- Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA	Munroe, George (I27222)
55176	George enlisted in the Union Army at the same time as his brother David, and their service was the same throughout. He composed music, mainly for quartet singing, which was very sweet and harmonious. About 1932 Reinold Werrenrath produced one of his pieces on the radio announcing it as by "George M. Monroe--a splendid example of close harmony." After the war, about 1882, he went to Florida on a hunting trip. There he contracted malaria and died. His brother David went to Florida and brought the body home. Ref: Lexington Munroes, 2nd ed. 1/12-35-10/1	Monroe, George Myron (I10268)
55177	George entered the army and was a Captain in the 85th Light Infantry. Having accompanied his regiment to Jamaica, he died there unmarried, in 1821, having only survived his father for one year. He was succeeded in the family estates by his sister, Catherine. References: (1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie (1898) - p. 163-164	Munro, George Ross Of Culcairn (I28645)
55178	George entered the church and became Minister of Rosemarkie before 4 Oct 1642. He received an augmentation of his stipend on 22 Feb 1665. George Munro was served heir to his father on 26 Jul 1649, receiving the manse, house, and croft of Suddie, which used to belong to the Chancellor of Ross. He also inherited the lands of Pitlundie. King James VI gave him, for life, the Chaplainry of St. Laurence, called the Chaplainry of Elgin in the Cathedral of Moray, for his support and entertainment at the schools. On 28 Aug 1666, he was present along with John Paterson, Bishop of Ross, at a meeting of the Presbytery of Dingwall, as one of the assessors from the Presbytery of Chanonry. He eventually became the last Chancellor of the Diocese of Ross, apparently succeeding his grandfather. He had arms recorded in the Lyon Register. George died before 21 Sep 1686. References: (1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - L/43, L/44 (2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p. 309-310, 493 Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA	Munro, George Of Pitlundie (I10522)
55179	George entered the Church and on 22 Mar 1703, he was ordered by the General Assembly to be sent to Ross-shire. He received his licence from the Presbytery of Edinburgh in 1704, and was appointed by the following Assembly, on 24 Mar 1704 to go to Sutherland, where he continued until 1706. At that time, he was appointed to the church and parish of Nigg, Easter Ross. On 13 Sep 1716, he attended a meeting of the Presbytery of Dingwall held at Tain. At a meeting of the Presbytery held at Dingwall on 12 Feb 1717, George was recommended to be transferred to the church and parish of Gairloch, but the letter of presentation did not carry the Crown stamp, and the transfer was never completed. On 1 May 1718, a meeting of the Presbytery arranged to help George get his church repaired. On 17 Feb 1726, he appears as "Mr George Munro of Culcraggie, minister of Nigg," when he attended at Alness church and voted as a heritor for the appointment of Mr. James Fraser as minister of Alness. He had a new church built in 1727. The valued rental of Culcraggie in Jan 1728 was 83 pounds Scots. References: (1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - L/20, L/25 (2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p. 364-366, 508 Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA	Munro, George Of Culcraggie (I6099)
55180	George entered the Royal Navy at an early age, and was killed in action in 1812. References: (1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p. 444 ----- Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA	Monro, George (I37659)
55181	George entered the United States Army in 1917, and was killed in France during World War I. He was the first soldier from South Haven, Michigan to be killed in the war, so the American Legion Post there is named after him. References: (1) "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Mass. Munroes" by R. S. Munroe, 2nd ed. - Florence, Massachusetts (1986) - 13-8/11-82-21 - p. 387-388 ----- Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA	Monroe, George Smith (I39273)
55182	George fought at the Battle of Worcester. Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/24 "Robert married at Nurremberge Daniel [-----s] daughter and had George William Benedict and [? Eliza]." References: (1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p. 347 Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA	Munro, George (I10902)
55183	George graduated from Harvard College in 1874 and from Harvard Medical School in 1897. He also attended Phillips Andover Academy in Andover, Massachusetts and Sachville, New Brunswick, Canada. He served as chairman of the Republican Town Committee of Ashfield, Massachusetts and was elected to the state legislature in 1900, serving there for many years. He also served for a time as medical examiner. He was a member of the Ashfield, Massachusetts Congregational Church, the Masons, and the Franklin County Medical Society. He was interested in wild flowers and birds. Dr. Fessenden was well informed and well read. He kept up to date on all the new medical treatments and, in some areas, he was ahead of his time. The Ashfield Historical Society kept Dr. Fessenden's sleigh and sleigh robe on display for some time. References: (1) "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Mass. Munroes", 2nd ed. by R. S. Munroe - Florence, Massachusetts (1986) - 13-31-29-2 - p 340 ----- Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA	Fessenden, George Russell (I27464)
55184	George graduated from St. John's College in 1872. He became associated with his father in the merchantile business in Annapolis and pursued that career for the rest of his life. He lived in Southern Pines, North Carolina, for many years. He had been brought up in the Methodist faith, but during his residence in Southern Pines, he affiliated with Emmanuel Episcopal Church there and served as a delegate to two conventions of the Diocese of North Carolina. He is described as a dapper little man, very slight, who always wore silk gloves. As a boy, Frank A. Munroe, Jr., remembered his Uncle George (perhaps mistakenly) as something of a "black sheep" and that he had been married and divorced at some time before he married Dinah "Nina" E. McKee. George died in the hospital in Fayetteville, North Carolina. References: (1) Clan Munro files - Munroe, Frank A., Jr. - The Munroes of Annapolis - undated - 5.i., and note 7	Munroe, George Walter (I28779)
55185	George graduated from the University of California with an A.B. degree. References: (1) Clan Munro library - "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Massachusetts Munroes", 2nd edition, by R. S. Munroe, (1986) - 13-34-67-2 Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA	Cobb, George Downes (I29093)
55186	George graduated from the University of Washington and became a teacher. Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA	Munro, George H. (I62410)
55187	George grew up a bold, powerful, fearless man, playing a conspicuous part in the history and feuds of his time. He entered the army at an early age and accompanied his famous uncle, Colonel Robert Munro, to the German wars, in which he very rapidly and highly distinguished himself. When the war between Sweden and Austria broke out in 1629, George tendered his services to Gustavus Adolphus under whom he subsequently served with marked distinction. At the battle of Lutzen, on 6 Nov 1632, where Gustavus Adolphus was killed, George of Newmore commanded the left wing of the Swedish army. It is worth noting that this battle was the only one in which Gustavus engaged the enemy without having the mass of his Scottish troops along with him. But although he fell, the Swedish army was victorious, for Wallenstein and his Imperialists were totally defeated and forced to retreat to the mountains of Bohemia. After the death of Gustavus, jealousy on the part of George Munro and the other officers of the Swedish army prevented that unanimity among the Generals which is so necessary for successfully carrying out any military campaign. At the battle of Nordlingen, the disastrous effects of this were painfully exemplified, for the petty differences on the part of those in command led to no properly defined plan of attack having been arranged, and the result was that, after a desperate struggle, the Imperialists gained a complete victory of the the combined army of Scots and Swedes. George was so disgusted with the state of matters which prevailed that he resigned his commission and returned home. A family legend says that after George returned home, he sent for Walter Innes, a sincere Christian residing at Inchnadown, who was much given to prayer. George asked him what he had been doing on a certain date which he named. Walter at first could not remember, but after some consideration, he said that he was engaged all that day in his barn praying to God to protect Newmore in the battlefield. "I thought you were so engaged, my good man," said Newmore, "as all through that day, in whatever direction I turned in giving the command and directing the battle I saw you as it were in person before me shielding me from danger, and thank God he has answered your prayers, and I have returned home safe and unhurt." In 1641, George accompanied his uncle, Colonel (soon after General) Robert Munro, to Ireland, where he also attained the rank of Colonel. In 1644, Colonel Robert was recalled to Scotland with a considerable part of the Scottish army to oppose the victorious progress of the Great Montrose. During his absence, the command of the army in Ireland was given to George, whose principles inclined him to favour the Royalists. He subsequently joined them, and became a stout opponent of the Presbyterian party both in Ireland and Scotland. In Jan 1645, the Scottish forces in Ireland suffered greatly from want of provisions, and Colonel George Munro was dispatched to Edinburgh to inform the Scottish Parliament of their needs. He told them that if they weren't speedily resupplied, they would have to abandon Ireland. He returned to Ireland, but not in time to take part in the battle of Benburb, where General Robert Munro was severely defeated by O'Neil. In 1648, Colonel George Munro was appointed Major-General by King Charles I and sent to Scotland with 1200 horse and 2100 foot to assist the Duke of Hamilton. The progress of the force under his command across the channel was greatly impeded by two warships sent by the Parliament of England to guard the passage, and 300 of his men were taken captive. After a detention of two days, the men were liberated. They all duly arrived in safety on the coast of Ayr, and at once marched for Carlisle to join the Duke. The whole army under Hamilton proceeded to Preston, where they were met by Cromwell, and in the sanguinary battle which followed on 17 Aug 1648, they were completely defeated and their commander, the Duke of Hamilton, taken prisoner at Uttoxeter. The result of this disaster to the Scottish army was fatal to the supporters of King Charles, secured the ascendancy of the Covenanters, and brought the second Civil War to a close. It accelerated the overthrow of the monarchy, and laid the foundation of dissensions in Scotland which afterwards rendered it an easy prey for Oliver Cromwell. After the defeat at Preston, George retreated into Scotland, where he committed great and reckless excesses, and aroused the utmost repugnance and alarm. Because of this he was forced to leave the country. He went to Holland to visit the exiled King Charles II, who bestowed the honor of knighthood upon George. He accepted a new commission from his Majesty and returned to Ireland at the head of a party of Scottish Highlanders. Once in Ireland, a body of Irish confederates was immediately placed under his command. With this force of Roman Catholics under his command, he marched from Connaught to Derry, and joined in the famous siege of Derry. On 7 jun 1649, he went to Coleraine, besieged the town and captured it. A small local force was assembled to resist him, and they sent a message asking him what were his intentions. General Sir George Munro replied that he had no object in view but to restore lawful authority and to oppose sectaries. He would not molest any persons who did not oppose him, and who were not known as enemies to authority. This satisfied the local force and they returned to their homes. Major-General Sir George Munro was authorized by Lord Montgomery of Ards to demand immediate possission of the town of Carrickfergus and its castle, which were held by Major Edmund Ellis. After George was joined by Montgomery, the castle garrison found it impossible to successfully defend themselves and surrendered. On 4 Jul 1649, the town and castle were transferred to the Royalist Party and the notorious Dalzell of Binns, was appointed Governor. Sir George returned to Coleraine, of which he had been appointed Governor. He sent letters to some of the Presbyterian ministers summoning them to appear there before him, and informing them that if they refused, he would pursue them, because he was told that their preaching tended to prejudice the King's interest. He told them that if they pledged themselves not to meddle in state affairs, he would not molest them. The ministers declined to pledge or to appear before Sir George, and many of them fled to Scotland. On 17 Jul 1649, Sir George left Coleraine for Derry, where he joined the besiegers with considerable reinforcements of horse and foot, and twelve pieces of field ordnance. Derry was the last stronghold in Ulster which held out against the Royalists, and the attack and blockade which had been maintained with varied success, were now pushed forward with increased vigor. To cut off the communication of the city with the sea, the besiegers built a fort at the Knock of Ember, near the narrowest part of the river between Culmore Castle and the town, to which in honor of his Majesty, they gave the name of Fort Charles. No sooner was it completed than Colonel Coote, who so bravely defended the city, directed Captain Keyser, the commander of a Parliamentary frigate stationed in the Lough, to proceed with a hundred musketeers to attack and demolish it. The fort was well manned and mounted with eleven pieces of ordnance, and the attackers were repulsed by General Sir George's force. On 26 Jul, Lord Montgomery joined General Munro with a considerable force. He sent Colonel Coote a copy of his commission from King Charles II and summoned him to surrender the city to his Majesty's army. The summons went unheeded and was followed on the 28th by a smart attack upon the town. Several of the garrison were killed, but Montgomery and Sir George were repulsed with considerable loss. They were ultimately compelled to abandon the siege, and George retired to Coleraine. The Royalists, without any support from the Presbyterians, were very insecure in the garrisons of Coleraine and Carrickfergus. On 15 Aug 1649, Cromwell appeared in Ireland, and by his vigorous and successful prosecution of the war speedily rendered the arms of the English Commonwealth triumphant throughout the whole island. Sir George was soon forced by Colonel Coote to evacuate Coleraine and retire to Carrickfergus. From there he sent a party under Colonel John Hamilton to rescue the town of Antrim. He himself followed, setting fire to that town and to Lisnegarvey. On 6 Dec, Coote and Colonel Venables met Sir George and Montgomery in battle on the plain of Lisnegarvey, at a place called Lisnestrain, not far from Lisburn, a town also burned by General Munro. The infantry was under the command of Lords Montgomery and Clanbrassie, and the cavalry under Sir George. A severe and determined engagement took place in which the Royalists were completely defeated and totally dispersed. Many of the officers and about 1000 men having been killed. Sir George fled towards the river Blackwater, and saved himself by swimming across, escaping to Charlemont, and then to Enniskillen. Colonels Coote and Venables then marched to Carrickfergus and compelled Dalzell to capitulate and deliver up the town and castle on 13 Dec. In Apr 1650, Colonel Coote obtained possession of Enniskillen from George, who, despairing of relief, surrendered the town and castle on favorable terms for himself and those under him, most of whom accompanied him back to Scotland. In 1653, war broke out between England and Holland. In Paris, the exiled King Charles judged it a favorable opportunity to take up arms against Cromwell's Government. The king commissioned General Middleton as Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Forces in Scotland, superseding the Earl of Glencairn, who was at that time on his march through Moray, ravaging the lands of all who refused to join him. Sir George joined Middleton and in Jan 1654, they landed in Caithness. Middleton ordered Glencairn to join him at Dornoch, where his Lordship arrived in Mar 1654. Although Glencairn was deeply mortified at having to resign his command to Middleton, he resolved to put the best face on it. The appointment of Middleton was also resented by Glencairn's men, who were greatly attached to him, and their commander's treatment created considerable irritation. Having assumed command, Middleton ordered a review of Glencairn's forces in order to inspect them. As might be expected among irregular troops hastily gathered together, there were many defects in themselves as well as in their armor, which Middleton's officers were not slow to detect and openly comment upon, much to the annoyance of Glencairn and his officers. After the review, the Earl invited Middleton and all the principal officers to dine with him at his headquarters, at Kettle, four miles west of Dornoch. After having entertained them to the best of everything the place could afford, he turned to Middleton and said, "You see, my Lord, what a gallant army I and these noble gentlemen with me have raised out of nothing. They have hazarded their lives and fortunes to serve his Majesty. Your Excellency ought, therefore, to give them all the encouragement you can." Irritated by the tone of this speech, Sir George Munro, who had been appointed Lord Middleton's Lieutenant-General, and who probably regarded the rank and file of the "gallant army" with all the contempt wich a veteran of the line entertains for volunteers and holiday soldiers, jumped up and with an oath exclaimed, "My Lord, the men you speak of are no other than a pack of thieves and robbers. In a short time I will show you other sort of men." This offensive remark threw the company into a tumult. The proud chiefs who followed Glencairn could not brook such a gross affront. There was quite a contention for the honor of defending Glencairn, each rising with his hand on his sword, and demanding the statement to be withdrawn and apologised for. Glencairn turned to Sir George and exclaimed with heat, "You are a base liar, for they are neither thieves nor robbers, but much better than you could raise." Middleton then found it necessary to interfere, and commanded them both, on their allegiance, to keep the peace and, addressing them said, "My Lord, and you Sir George, this is not the way to do the King service, to fall out among yourselves, therefore I will have you both be friends." He filled a glass with wine, turned to the Earl and said, "My Lord Glencairn, I think you did the gravest wrong in calling Sir George a liar. You shall drink to him, and he shall pledge you." Glencairn, feeling the truth of Middleton's remarks was willing to overlook the insult to himself, and without hesitation drank to Sir George, who, however, did not respond in an equally cordial manner, but in an imperious and haughty air muttered some words which were inaudible. The matter was allowed to pass, and Glencairn appeared to have recovered from his annoyance. Later in the evening, after Middleton had left, Colonel Alexander Munro, Sir George's brother, appeared at the gate and desired an audience with Glencairn. The Earl welcomed him cordially and invited him to join the festivities. After a time, Alexander said that he was sent by his brother with a challenge to fight a duel, and asked him to name the time and place of meeting. It was arranged that Glencairn and Sir George whould meet early next morning half way between Dornoch and his quarters. The arrangements were kept secret from everyone but the principals and their seconds, Alexander Munro and John White, the Earl's valet. It was arranged to fight the duel on horseback, with one pistol each, and broadswords to be used if necessary. They fired simultaneously, without any effect, and drawing their swords attacked each other with concentrated fury. After a few passes, Sir George was wounded in the bridle-hand, which caused him to lose control of his horse, and so he asked the Earl's permission to finish the duel on foot. Glencairn instantly dismounted, exclaiming. "Ye carle, I will let you know that I am a match for you either on foot or on horseback." He soon proved this was no idle boast, for in a few minutes Sir George was severely wounded on his forehead, which bled so profusely that he was quite blinded. Still Glencairn was not satisfied and made a lunge with the intention of running his antagonist through the body, but John White interposed, and with a quick movement seized the Earl's hand and pushed the sword upwards, saying, "That is enough, my Lord. You have got the better of him." Glencairn was so enraged that he turned on his second and gave him a severe blow across the shoulders for daring to interfere. However, he did not resume the duel. Sir George was quite helpless, and it was with great difficulty that his brother brought him back to Dornoch. When Middleton heard of the affair, he was exceedingly angry, and sent Captain Campbell with a guard to arrest the Earl, whom he deprived of his sword and made prisoner on parole. The duel caused much contention among the officers and men of the regiment as to who was to blame. Hot words on the subject passed between Captain Livingstone, who maintained that Sir George acted properly, and a gentleman named Lindsay, who insisted that he had not. Another challenge was issued and the two parties met on the links of Dornoch to fight another duel. Lindsay was a superior swordsman and ran Livingstone through the heart at the first thrust. Lindsay was at once arrested, tried and condemned by Middleton to be shot at the Cross of Dornoch. The sentence was duly carried out the same day, although Glencairn, supported by other officers, made every effort to save him. The evident partiality shown to Sir George naturally proved exceedingly mortifying to Glencairn, and he withdrew from the regiment. Sir George and he never became reconciled. Couped up among the mountains by strong parties which Monk posted at Inverness, Perth, and other gates of the Highlands, General Middleton marched backwards and forwards through Ross and Inverness, cautiously followed by General Morgan. On 26 Jul 1652, Middleton's forces were surprised by his pursuer in a defile near Lochgarry. Middleton was routed and the King's army retreated in confusion. there was no great slaughter, as night came on soon after they were engaged. Every man shifted for himself and went where he best liked. Such was the inglorious end of "the gallant army of worthy gentlemen." Sir George was not held in high esteem by General Middleton or by Captain John Gwyn, who wrote a defamatory poem about him. These feelings were no doubt prompted by Sir George's vaccillating proclivities in changing sides so often, and by his unfortunate duel with Glencairn. In 1661, Sir George was elected member of Parliament for Ross-shire and continued to represent that constituency until 1663. He represented the county of Sutherland from 1669 until 1674 when he became a member of the Privy Council. He was again returned fro Ross-shire in 1685, but gave it up in 1686. He was finally elected for the same county in 1689, and continued to represent it in the House of Commons until his death in 1693. On 7 Jan 1669, the Lords of the Privy Council granted a commission of fire and sword to Sir George Munro and others against William Sinclair of Dunbeath and his confederates for invading the lands of Lord Reay. Sir George, however, declined to act, and a new commission to the same effect was granted to John Campbell, younger of Glenorchy. Although Sir George has not been well treated by certain historical writers, there are several indications that he was not such a villian. In about 1678, Christina Ross, widow of Andrew Fearn of Pitcalnie, was left with twelve children. She was cruelly persecuted by her parish curate for harboring the Rev. Thomas Ross, and allowing him to preach in her house. The curate finally got a warrant from the Privy Council authorizing a military officer to seize all her goods, attach the rents from her small estate, and imprison her. She fled with her eldest son, then twelve years old. The rest of her children were taken charge of by Sir George Munro, Sir John Munro of Foulis and others. During the persecuting period, Sir George was appointed to suppress conventicles and non-conformity in Easter Ross. John Paterson, Bishop of Ross, had spies all over the district who reported to him all conventicles held or about to be held. The Bishop continually gave Sir George instructions to disperse the meetings and capture the leaders. Sir George's heart was not in the work and according to tradition, whenever he received instructions from Bishop Paterson, he would call his dog to his side and speak to him when he knew that Lady Munro, a sincere friend of the Covenanters, was within hearing, but not in his presence. He would tell the dog that he had been instructed to go and disperse a conventicle at ________. Of course, Lady Munro would send a warning and Sir George would find no meeting and report so to the Bishop, giving his Lordship at the same time a bit of his mind for sending him on such a fool's errand. On 30 Dec 1684, at Edinburgh, the Privy council commissioned Sir George and the Earls of Erroll and Kintore "to prosecute all persons guilty of Church disorders and other crimes in all the bounds betwixt Spey and Ness, including Strathspey and Abernethie". In other words, they were to stamp out non-conformity. There are several stories which indicate that Sir George did not have much of a stomach for the cruelties that he was expected to carry out in the name of religion and he used a number of clever ruses to save defendants from time to time. Sir George held vast lands in his estate. His properties included Newmore and Culcairn in the parish of Roskeen, Gildermorie in Alness, Kinrive and Strathrory in Kilmuir Easter, culrain in Kincardine, Rosehall and the fishings of the Shin in Sutherlandshire. He bought Newmore from his uncle Robert in 1646. Carbisdale and other lands were detached from the Foulis Barony and created into the new Barony of Culrain for Sir George in 1670. He eventually changed sides again and became a rigid Presbyterian at the Revolution, and became an elder in Rosskeen Church under the ministry of the Rev. William Mackenzie. His name appears on the Commission of Assembly in 1690 for settling the affairs of the Church north of the Tay. George's first wife was his cousin, Anne, the daughter of his paternal uncle, Major General Robert Munro of Obsdale. She died in 1647. In 1649 he married Christian Hamilton, the only daughter of Sir Frederick Hamilton of Manner. Her brother, Gustavus, was the first Viscount Boyne. She was a descendant of Mary, eldest daughter of King James II of Scotland. Christian was a very pious woman and was a sincere friend of the Covenanters and ejected ministers, and a consistent opponent of the Episcopal hierarchy. George died at his home and was buried at Roskeen. She was on friendly terms with Brodie of Brodie, and a frequent visitor at Brodie Castle. She survived her husband and continued to live in Newmore Castle. She died soon after 1700 and was buried within the Newmore Chapel in the churchyard of Rosskeen. References: (1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - L/32, R/4, R/6, R/13, V (2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p. 176-195, 296, 495 Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA	Munro, Gen. Sir George KCB of Culrain & Newmore (I3629)
55188	George had no children. References: (1) "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Mass. Munroes" by R. S. Munroe, 2nd ed. - Florence, Massachusetts (1986) - 13-53-27-51 - p. 358 ----- Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA	Munroe, George Kneeland (I38857)
55189	George Hay (or Hays) was the celebrated lawyer who prosecuted Aaron Burr for treason while U.S. District Attorney for Virginia (1803-1816). He later became a judge. Eliza was his second wife. A grandson by his first wife was Charles Hay, who became the Chief Clerk of the U.S. Navy. References: (1) Clan Munro files - Redden, Virginia R. - "The Monroe Family of Virginia" - compiled by Nancy E. Harris - Jul 1988 - p. 14 Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA	Hay, Judge George (I1643)
55190	George Hinde was a merchant agent in Jamaica for the firm of Augustus and Boyd of London.	Hinde, George (I66147)
55191	George is a descendant of Hezekiah Meroth who was head of a family that changed their surname to Munroe. He moved to Seattle, Washington. Ref: "The Monroe Book" by Dr. Joan S. Guilford - Hezekiah of Dorchester - 26	Munroe, George Russell (I18674)
55192	George is a descendant of Hezekiah Meroth who was head of a family that changed their surname to Munroe. Ref: "The Monroe Book" by Dr. Joan S. Guilford - Hezekiah of Dorchester - 26 Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA	Munroe, George (I18675)
55193	At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	Living (I4670)
55194	George is found on the 1871 census of Pictou county, Nova Scotia. He is listed in the household of Mr. Munroe [6706] in Albion Mines. He was of Scotch origin and belonged to the Church of Scotland. Ref: Clan Munro files - Munroe, James William Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA	Munroe, George (I6711)
55195	George is listed as age 1 on the 1870 census of Prince William County, Virginia, as age 9 on the 1880 census, as age 31 on the 1900 census, and as age 41 on the 1910 census. He was never married. References: (1) Clan Munro files - Redden, Virginia R. - e-mail message dated 4 Nov 1997 - p. 5 ----- Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA	Tyler, George G. (I36253)
55196	George is listed as age 19 on the 1850 census of Loudoun County, Virginia, and as age 29 on the 1860 census of Prince William County, Virginia, and as age 39 on the 1870 chensus of Prince William County, Virginia, and as age 69 on the 1900 census of Prince William County. References: (1) Clan Munro files - Redden, Virginia R. - e-mail message dated 4 Nov 1997 - p. 3 ----- Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA	Tyler, George B. (I36168)
55197	George is listed as age 53 on the 1850 census of Prince William County, Virginia. References: (1) Clan Munro files - Redden, Virginia R. - e-mail message dated 4 Nov 1997 - p. 3 ----- Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA	Tyler, George G. (I36154)
55198	George is listed on an 1857 directory for Ontario, Canada as living at Wellington Place, Toronto, Ontario. Ref: Clan Munro files - Stroud, Anna Margaret Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA	Munroe, George (I6180)
55199	George is listed on an 1857 directory of Ontario, Canada as a baker & grocer in Shannonville, Ontario. Ref: Clan Munro files - Stroud, Anna Margaret Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA	Munroe, George (I6179)
55200	George is listed on an 1857 directory of Ontario, Canada as a blacksmith in Iroquois, Ontario. Ref: Clan Munro files - Stroud, Anna Margaret Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA	Munroe, George (I6178)