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59601	John was a merchant in Alness. References: (1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p. 413 Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA	Munro, John (I35876)
59602	John was a merchant. Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA	Munro, John (I64803)
59603	John was a millwright. He oved to the Airddistrict of Inverness-shire and later took a lease of Reelick Meal and Saw Mills. After settling there for a time, he moved to Achnagairn, where he died. References: (1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p. 460 Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA	Munro, John (I38002)
59604	John was a minister in King William County, Virginia Ref: Clan Munro files - Hood, Kathleen Benedict Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA	Monroe, John (I22955)
59605	John was a painter and draftsman. His personal estate was valued at $400 in the 1870 census of the 6th Ward. He served in the American Civil War from 16 Sep 1862 to 13 Jul 1863 as a Private in Capt. William A. James' Company E, 11th Regiment, Rhode Island Volunteers. He lived at 29 Spring St., and 59 Lester St. in Providence, Rhode Island. He was married in the High Street Baptist Church, Providence, Rhode Island, by the Rev. George R. Darrow. He died at 35 Central Street in Providence. Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA	Ghirardini, John Henery (I229)
59606	John was a physician in Fairfield, Iowa. He went from Henry County in 1850 to Clarke County in 1860. Ref: Clan Munro files - Mann, Esther	Monroe, John (I22868)
59607	John was a printer in Cambridge, Massachusetts. References: (1) "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Mass. Munroes", 2nd ed. by R. S. Munroe - Florence, Massachusetts (1986) - 14-11-67 - p. 255-256 ----- Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA	Munroe, John Hancock (I8922)
59608	John was a private banker in Paris, France. He founded the house of John Munroe and Company, Bankers. He and his wife lived in Paris. Reference (1) gives three different dates for John's birth - 10 Apr 1809, 1810, 10 Apr 1811. References: (1) Clan Munro library - "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Massachusetts Munroes", 2nd edition, by R. S. Munroe, (1986) - 13-53-27 Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA	Munroe, John (I1170)
59609	John was a private in a Massachusetts Unit during the Revolutionary War. He served from Athol, Massachusetts from 30 Nov 1776 to 14 May 1780. He was born on an island in Passamaquoddy Bay, Massachusetts. His father died before he was one year old and his mother moved to Truro and gave him to one James Lombard. His mother also died in John's infancy. Lombard was a seafaring man and moved to Athol in 1767 where John lived with him and served as his substitute in some campaigns. References: (1) "The Monroe Book" - by Dr. Joan Guilford - 1993 - p. 587 (2) Clan Munro files - Parmelee, Gordon Edwards, III - Membership application dated 27 Mar 1999 Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA	Monroe, John (I4666)
59610	John was a servant in Culcairn. Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA	Munro, John (I58925)
59611	John was a Shaker. Ref: "The Monroe Book" by Dr. Joan S. Guilford - Mass. Unconnected Monroes	Monroe, John (I14116)
59612	John was a soldier and was killed in battle. Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) L/11 Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - L/6 "...and after her [Marion McCulloch] decease he married Margaret daughter to Dunber Dean of Murray by whom he had Hector John Helen Janet Christane and Isobell..." Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - L/11 "Hector and John there is no account to be given of them being soldiers and killed in Battle." Ref: "History of the Munros" by A. Mackenzie - 1898 - p. 287 7. John "of whom there is no account to be given of, their being soldiers, and killed in battle." Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA	Munro, John (I10432)
59613	John was a soldier in the 73rd Regiment of Foot, known as the MacLeod's Highlanders. He was known as 'Bangalore Munro' from having hoisted British colors on the ramparts and behaved with great bravery at the storming of that Indian fortress. After ten years of hectic soldiering in the battles and sieges of the Mysore wars, he was promoted to Lieutenant in one of the Royal Garrison Battalions. He was declared unfit for further service in the field because he had lost the use of his left arm due to a cannon shot. He left the military and settled in the Easter Ross burgh of Tain where he was elected to the town council and became a magistrate. He had very high hopes for a military career for his son, Alexander, who was a Lieutenant in the Blues (a cavalry unit). When he heard that his son had lost his commission because of a duel, he was "struck with paralysis and the fine old soldier's grey hairs were driven to the grave with sorrow". Ref: "The Highlander" - May/Jun 87 - p. 59-63 Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA	Munro, Bailie John (I16472)
59614	John was a successful trader and left his family well provided for in New York City. References: (1) Clan Munro files - Roder, Mary Margaret Ball - short undated biography which accompanied Mary Roder's membership application - author unknown Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA	Monroe, John (I36674)
59615	John was a teacher who taught in Castle Rock, Washington and in Portland, Oregon. He built a fortune buying raw lumber acreage and he owned the water system for the town of Castle Rock. He would drive to Castle Rock after school on Friday nights and attend to the water business then return to teach during the week. After his retirement, he lived in Castle Rock. The Farlow reference says he died in 1958. Ref: Clan Munro files - Farlow, Donna References: (1) "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Mass. Munroes" by R. S. Munroe, 2nd ed. - Florence, Massachusetts (1986) - 13-87-13/5-6 - p. 374 ----- Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA	Kalmbach, John Emanual (I22481)
59616	John was a tenant at Achany, Scotland. References: (1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p. 483 Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA	Ross, John (I38844)
59617	John was a tenant in Bogliach.	Munro, John (I58924)
59618	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 Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA	Munro, John (I12229)
59619	John was a watch-maker (clock and watch repair) and was the first on Cape Cod. His patrons were from Falmouth to Provincetown. He first introduced the tall mahogany eight day clocks made by his brothers, Nathaniel, Daniel, and William. Many were still in existence around Barnstable in 1900. He was responsible for the organization of the Barnstable Savings Bank and was elected its treasurer, a position he held for forty years. When he resigned from the bank its deposits amounted to one and a half million dollars. His wife was from Barnstable, Massachusetts. Ref: "Lexington, Mass. Munroes", 2nd ed. by R. S. Munroe - 15-21-5	Munroe, John (I7878)
59620	John was a weaver and was employed as a tenant. Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA	Munro, John (I61631)
59621	John was a wheelwright. Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA	McLeod, John (I62619)
59622	John was a writer at Madras. Ref: Clan Munro files - Stroud, Anna Margaret John was a Writer in Madras. He was killed in an expedition against a native Indian Prince. He was 22 years old and unmarried. References: (1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p. 366 Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA	Munro, John (I6106)
59623	John was a writer in Edinburgh. Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - L/96 "John Munro of Meikle Allan married /blank/ Manson in Dornochs daughter by whom he had John Donald and David and severall daughters." "(scored through in original) John of Wester Meikle Allan m 1682 Anna eldest dr of John Macleod of Milntoune by whom he had David who d young and an eldest surviving son John; he contracted debts and transferred lands to others." Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - L/97 "John Munro writer in Edinburgh." "(scored through in original, but...easily legible). Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA	Munro, John (I10738)
59624	John was a writer who in 1589 had Taychatt and other lands from Hector Munro of Foulis for legal services to the family. He died intestate. Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) - M/72 Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/72 "...Hector...also had dr Catherine who m John Munro writer who had Taychatt and other lands 1591 from Hector Munro of Foulis for legal services to the family but d intestate (FW 132, 136, 155)..." Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA	Munro, John (I11992)
59625	John was a yeoman. Ref: "The Monroe Book" by Dr. Joan S. Guilford - Mass. Unconnected Monroes Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA	Monroe, John (I14123)
59626	John was adopted and his surname was changed to Babcock. Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA	Wicks, John Wesley (I60632)
59627	At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	Living (I27055)
59628	At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	Living (I46986)
59629	John was adopted. References: (1) Clan Munro files - Rohe, Paul H. - letter dated 2 Mar 1997 Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA	Holloway, John Monroe Jr. (I32549)
59630	John was age 25 at the 1841 census but died in 1857 at the age of 46.	Munro, John (I64557)
59631	John was always known as John W. Fawcertt. Ref: "Lexington, Mass. Munroes", 2nd ed. by R. S. Munroe - 18-16-33 Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA	Fassett, John (I9299)
59632	John was an agricultural laborer.	Munro, John (I64557)
59633	John was an army surgeon who served in the Regiments of Kenmure, Hill and Belasyse. He studied at Leyden and was a founder of Edinburgh medical school. His second wife was the widow of William Main. Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - L/50 Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - L/47 "Sir Alexander of Bearcrofts,...d 4 Jan 1704 having had George, Archibald, Alexander, John and 5 drs." Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - L/50 "This was John, army surgeon, served in Kenmure's, Hill's and Belasyse's Regts, studied at Leyden, a founder of Edinburgh medical school, m Jean Forbes and had son Alexander, then Margaret Cichton widow of William Main, and d 1740." Ref: "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p. 314 I. JOHN MONRO, second son of Sir Alexander Monro, I. of Bearcrofts, and V. in direct descent from George Monro, IV. of Milntown, was the founder of this family. John studied for the medical profession, and served with much distinction as a surgeon in the army of William III. in Flanders. On his retirement from the service, he settled in Edinburgh, where he soon acquired an extensive and lucrative practice. In conjunction with his more distinguished son, and other eminent members of the Medical Faculty, he was one of the founders of that great medical school at Edinburgh for the regular teaching of the different branches of physic and surgery. The Doctor's protrait hangs in the Surgeon's hall, Edinburgh. He died in 1737. He married his cousin Jean, daughter of James Forbes, Caithness, second son of Duncan Forbes, I. of Culloden, with issue--one son, II. ALEXANDER MONRO,... ******** The following is a transcription of RW "Billy" Munro's genealogy notes: [Sir Alexander Munro of Bearcrofts] «i»Third son of Reverend George Monro, Suddie (Black Isle) (died circa 1642) and Mary Primrose; in 1668 "Engagement" fought at Worcester as Major in Royalist Army 1651; bought Bearcrofts Stirlingshire in1657; Commissary of Stirlingshire 1661; Advocate 1662; Commissioner of Supply for Stirlingshire 1661,1667,1678,1689,1690,1696; NP 26 March, 1669;Clerk of Session 1669-1676;implicated in Rye House plot 1683; imprisoned in Edinburgh Tolbooth November 1683 to September 1684; took test and readmitted advocate 1685; Solicitor General March- May, 1689;Commissioner for Stirlingshire in Scots parliment June1690 to January, 1704; knighted 1695 or 1696; died 4 January, 1704, having married Lillias Easton, with issue - George( died circa 1721), Archibald (Born 1666, died circa 1697), Alexander born 1667, twin, died young), John (1670-1740). Margaret( born 1664) ,Mary (born 1667 twin, died young), Lillias, Jean (married William Semple) and Mary (1676-1706) Munro Tree L/47; Not in Shaw;s "Knights", Leven & Melville Papers (Bannatyne Club) 153, 245; Parliamentary Papers iii 152-3; R. Woodrow "Sufferings" iv 53; History MSS new series vii 272; Darien Papers (1849) page 393; Calendar of State papers (Domestic) (1694-5) 446, (1696) 121, (1698) 57; Riley (King William & the Scottish Politicians 30/a (1697) 80; RW Munro article in Clan Munro Magazine xviii 24-29; 3RPC ix 173, 178; Acts of the Parliaments of Scotland vii 93, 506-J.P. 1683, 544,viii 226, ix 23 (Solicitor General) ; 71, 140, x 29,Commisioner of Supply; Mackenzie 91, 310-311; Dr. Donald Munro's Memoirs in Professor Alex's "Works" (1781); J.A. Inglis Miscellanea Genealogica et Heraldica 10-36; R.E.Wright -St. Clair Drs Monro pp2-4; Edith E.B. Thompson " Parliament of Scotland" 1690-1702 page 24; Culloden Papers 22; Scottish RecordsOffice NP 2/10 (26 march, 1689)i 224,228,248 (? & 153); Edinburgh University Journal (Summer 1954) xvii 80; McGill ii 1180.«/i» ****** ****** The following is a transcription of RW "Billy" Munro's genealogy notes: [Alexander Munro] «i»Son of and only surving child of John Monro, Surgeon (1670-1740) and Jean Forbes. Munro Tree L/51 (blank). Mackenzie 314-18. Inglis 8, 57-77. J.P. Munroe 38 (1860), See index p. 306. R. Kerr, Memoirs of Wm. Smellie (1811) vol. ii. Allan Papers # 157. Gents Magazine (1767) 383; Scots Magazine (1767) 390. CMM iv 9. R.E. Wright - St. Clair "Doctors Munro" pp. 27-58. Edin Testaments, 28 Oct 1767. Scots Mag (1757) 614. Glagow Burgess Roll 25 Sep 1725. E. M. Underwood "Boerhaave's Men" passim. E. Peacock, Leyden Graduates (1883) p. 69«/i». ******** Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA	Monro, Dr. John (I10532)
59634	John was an early settler of Venango County, Pennsylvania. He built a sawmill on Pithole Creek. Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA	Lytle, John (I61807)
59635	John was an elder in the Alness Church. He was one of the "considerable persons" of Ross and Sutherland who signed a letter to King George I in Dec 1714, imploring his Royal mercy for Simon Lord Lovat on his return from France at the instigation of Major James Fraser of Castleleathers. He took an active part in the preliminary proceedings for filling up the vacancy caused in the parish by the death of Rev. Daniel Mackilliean on 22 Jun 1724. When a dispute arose between John and Captain George Munro of Culcairn on the one had and the rest of the church over who should be the next minister, John took the keys to the church and refused to open the door. The new minister, Rev. James Fraser, was ordained in the church yard while John and George attempted to disrupt the meeting by talking to each other during the ordination. Fraser remained minister and did a good job. References: (1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - L/72, L/73 (2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p. 97, 511-514 Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA	Munro, John Of Novar (I10624)
59636	John was apprenticed to his cousin, Professor Alexander Monro. Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) L/49 Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - L/49 "...John, apprenticed to cousin Prof Alex Monro;..." ******** The following is a transcription of RW "Billy" Munro's genealogy notes: «i»Alexander Monro of Auchinbowie elder son of Col George Monro of Auchinbowie (d. c. 1721) & Margaret Bruce; Burgess & G.B. Glasgow, 1716; inherited Auchinbowie 1720; Commissary of Stirling, 1721; elder of St. Ninian's, 1722; granted trust deed for estate, 1733; suc. 1738 to Riddoch or Reidheugh, near Bearcrofts; d. 12 Oct 1742, having m. 1719 Anne Stewart (d. Edinburgh 1763), with issue - George (1721-93), Robert (1722-43), Alexander (1724-50), Heugh (b. 1729), John (fl 1755), dr. Cecil (1719-1786), Margaret (b. 1723, d. young), Grissell (b. 1726, d. young). Munro Tree L/49; MHM p. 311; John A. Inglis, The Monros of Auchinbowie, pp. 8, 48-51; . Inglis in Misc. Gen & Her (1920), pp. 13-14; D. Robertson, House of Lords Appeals, pp. 387-91; R.E. Wright-St. Clair, Doctors Monro, pp. 5, 59; Scots Magazine (1763) 527; Scottish Peerage ii 296 s v. Bute; Glasgow Burgess Roll (16 Feb 1716); National Library of Scotland Saltoun Papers, MS 16579 fols 79-82.«/i» ******** Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA	Munro, John (I10542)
59637	John was Baillie of Tain. He married the daughter of Walter Ross of Balamuchie. Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/9 "Hugh of Teaninich his 2d son married Euffem daughter to Andrew Munro of Culinald by whom he had robert Andrew and John Munro Bailyie of Tayne." Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/19 "John Bailzie of Tayne married Catherine daughter to Walter Ross of Balamuchie and had John Hugh and Andrew." John settled in Tain and served for several years as Bailie there. References: (1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p. 417 Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA	Munro, John (I10845)
59638	John was Ballie of Tain. Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) M/20 Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/19 "John Bailzie of Tayne married Catherine daughter to Walter Ross of Balamuchie and had John Hugh and Andrew." Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/20 "John Yr Bailzie of Tayne married Christane daughter to /illegible/ by whom he had John Hugh [? and Andrew]." John served as a Bailie of Tain. References: (1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p. 417 Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA	Munro, John (I10886)
59639	John was baptised at St. Michaels Church, Bristol, Rhode Island. His gravestone says he died on 15 Oct 1897 age 72 years, 9 months, 14 days placing his birthdate on 1 Jan 1825. Other references say he was born about 1817. Since he was christened on 24 Dec 1819, the earlier date is used here, but there could be two people confused here. On 15 Jan 1847, in Bristol, Rhode Island, John and Charlotte registered their intentions to marry. Ref: "The Monroe Book" by Dr. Joan S. Guilford - RI Unconnected Monroes Clan Munro files - Munro, Ronald Geyer	Monroe, John Wing (I14765)
59640	John was baptized at the Church of Christ by Rev. John Sparhawk, Pastor.	Bragg, John (I64113)
59641	At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	Living (I19723)
59642	At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld.	Living (I19724)
59643	John was baptized in the Urquhart Parish (Black Isle).	Munro, John (I64531)
59644	John was born after the death of his father. He was christened by Mr. Walkins, Methodist Minister, in the church on the corner of Love and Spain Street, third municipality. He married the daughter of Henry and Martha (Charlotte) Schroeder. It is said that he helped design Fort Mass on Ship Island in Gulfport, Mississippi. His wife was said to be a lady in waiting to the Queen in Great Britain, but went to the U.S. when she was 16. She was a "daughter of Edinburgh" and received a "bounty from the King." Ref: Clan Munro files - Mills, Donald J. - William Ward Mills pedigree chart - John Munro family record	Munro, John Jr. (I27371)
59645	John was born at 9 Broad Wynd in Leith, Scotland. In 1881, John was 4 years old and living with his parents at 144 Leith Walk in Leith, Scotland. The 1891 census shows him age 14 and still living in the same place. References: (1) Clan Munro files - Bratt, James Munro - Scots Ancestry Research Society report compiled by Mrs. Margaret W. McDowell - Edinburgh, Scotland 2 May 1969	Munro, John (I32888)
59646	John was born at Belle Air, his father's home.	Grayson, Capt. John Robinson Wagoner Usn (I19629)
59647	John was born at Newry or at "Moneyslane - Drumgooland".	Munro, John (I24238)
59648	John was born at or near "Red House".	Payne, John (I262)
59649	John was born at Rubna an Dunain, Isle of Skye, Scotland.	Macaskill, John (I44989)
59650	John was born at St. Vigeans, Arbroath, Scotland.	Monro, John Stewart (I47330)