A seaman Munro aboard the Alexandra

[Alberta exile]

hi
I have a relative Robert Munro b.1845 who married Barbara Wilson b.1848 in February of 1868.
In the 1881 census he was listed as seaman aboard Alexandra Monkwearmouth shore Durham.
He is merchant marine and I was wondering what kind of ship Alexandra was and if anybody had any extra info
Thanks
Ian

[Johan]

Hello
I have just seen your posting.  I am  related to Robert Munro and Barbara Wilson via their son Francis George Munro born about 1870 in Portsoy. Robert and Barbara had at least 9 children. Robert was born in Cullen, Banffshire.  The family were living at Virginia Street, Aberdeen for a number of years. Robert died in 1916 at Commerce Street, Aberdeen.  His occupation then was given as a night watchman.  Barbara died at the same address in 1927.

I wonder if the Alexander could have been a coal ship.  As Durham was a coal mining area.

I would be interested to know which of Robert and Barbara's children you are descended from.

[Alberta exile]

Hi Johan
Robert and Barbara had William C Munro b.1874
He married Grace Robertson b. 1876
At Waverley Hall, St Paul Street, Aberdeen December 18th 1896
I am a Robertson on my mothers side.
I have no other Munro information, so any thing would help
Ian

[Johan]

Hello Ian

Robert and Barbara's other children were:
Mary Ann born either 1869 or 1871
Francis George b. approx 1870 Known as Frank
Robert b. 1871
William 1873
John 1876
James 1878
Barbara 1882
Johan 1885
Jane 1887
These dates  are approximate

Barbara the elders parents were given as George Wilson and Helen Watson.  Robert and Barbara married in Aberdeen on 3/2/1868.  He was living at 46 Virginia Street and was a merchant seaman aged 22.  Barbara was aged 20 and living at 32 Windy Wynd, Aberdeen.

Roberts father was also named Robert and was born about 1808 in Grange nr Deskford Banffshire.  His father was William a Crofter and his mother was Isobel Addison.

Robert was married twice.  His first wife was Catherine Thompson, they married in 1826 at Fordyce, which also includes Portsoy.  They had at least 2 children Janet born in 1827 and Margaret born in 1832.  Catherine died and Robert married Jane Grant in 1836 at Fordyce. Her father's name was John Grant, possibly from Elgin, Morayshire.

At some stage the family moved to Cullen, Banffshire. Their children were:

Isobel 1837
John 1839
Barbara 1842
Robert 1844
Ann 1847
Mary 1849
Jane Mason 1853

They were all born at Cullen.  The youngest William was born in 1857 at Shorehead, Portsoy.
Robert died aged 78 in 1886 at Low Street Portsoy.  Jane died in 1901 aged 80 at Church Street, Portsoy.


Regards
Johan

[Johan]

Hello Ian

I seemed to be running out of space with my reply.

Regarding Grace Robertson marrying William Munro.  My ancestor Francis George Munro married Isabella Robertson on 7/12/1888. Isabella lived at 12 Justice Lane, Aberdeen and Francis lived at Albion Street.  I haven't looked into whether Isabella and Grace are related yet.  Isabella's father was George who was born about 1838 in Ayrshire.

Regards
Johan

[MonicaL]

I can't easily see Francis' birth on IGI, but these are some of the other children. IGI tails off for Scotland around 1874ish:

1. MARY ANNE MUNRO Birth: 28 AUG 1869 Fordyce, Banff
2. ROBERT MUNRO Birth: 20 SEP 1871 Fordyce, Banff
3. WILLIAM COOPER MUNRO Birth: 28 SEP 1873 Saint Nicholas, Aberdeen

Monica 

[Johan]

Hello Monica

Thanks for your reply. I have just checked the census and  Francis was born approx 1868 and living in Portsoy with his mother and sister Mary Ann.  Robert is on another census and is away at sea. His surname is spelt Monro on the 1871 census.
Regards
Johan

[Alberta exile]

Hi Johan
Thanks for all that information
With regards to Isabella Robertson, Grace did have a sister Isabella she was born around 1858 which would make her around 30 at the time of her wedding.
Justice lane does not ring any bells as my Robertsons were mainly in the Gallowgate, McKays Court.
Isabella has to be one of the most popular girls names in my group of Robertsons[It's my Mums name too]
Your Isabella could easily be a cousin because Graces' father James had two brothers John b. 1826  and William b. 1823 and the Robertsons did like their Isabellas.

[MonicaL]

This looks like Francis' birth entry, probably born just before parents married, from IGI:

FRANCIS GEORGE MUNRO WILSON Birth:10 NOV 1867 Fordyce, Banff
Parents: BARBARA WILSON

Monica