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Mary Ethel Munro

Female 1889 - 1957  (68 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Mary Ethel Munro was born on 8 Feb 1889 in Perth, , Western Australia, Australia (daughter of James Peter Munro and Margaret Harris); died on 21 Jun 1957 in Fremantle, , Western Australia, Australia; was buried on 24 Jun 1957 in Fremantle, , Western Australia, Australia.

    Family/Spouse: Read. (son of George Read and Alice Matilda Hammond) and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. Mabelle Gwendoline Munro was born on 3 Jun 1907 in Dalkeith, , Western Australia, Australia; died on 13 Oct 1996 in Perth, , Western Australia, Australia.

    Mary married Samuel Joseph Waters in 1909. Samuel was born about 1881; died on 23 Sep 1964 in Hamilton Hill, , Western Australia, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. Joseph Francis Ryan Waters was born on 6 Nov 1909; died on 7 Oct 1992 in Applecross, , Western Australia, Australia.
    2. John E. Waters was born in 1911; and died.
    3. William Alfred Waters was born in 1914; died on 3 Mar 1994 in Shoalwater Bay, Western Australia.
    4. Thomas Bernard Waters was born on 14 Dec 1916; died on 19 Jan 1974 in Coolbellup, Perth, Western Australia, Australia.
    5. Harold George Waters was born in 1918; died on 29 Dec 1933 in East Fremantle, , Western Australia, Australia.
    6. Ronald Charles Waters was born in 1920; died on 14 Dec 1987 in Palmyra, , Western Australia, Australia.
    7. Jean Mary Waters was born in 1923; died on 13 Nov 2016 in Willagee, , Western Australia, Australia; was cremated on 23 Nov 2016 in Fremantle, , Western Australia, Australia.

    Family/Spouse: Jesse George Read. Jesse (son of George Read and Alice Matilda Hammond) was born on 6 Jul 1878 in Perth, , Western Australia, Australia; was christened on 3 Aug 1879 in Perth, Western Australia, Australia; died on 16 Dec 1954 in Canning, , Western Australia, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  James Peter Munro was born in 1848 in Woolwich, , Kent, England (son of Archibald Munro and Sarah Dawson); died on 9 May 1893 in Fremantle, , Western Australia, Australia.

    Notes:

    (Medical):YESTERDAY afternoon a middle-aged man named James Munro dropped down dead on board the lighter Florence at the Fremantle jetty. Munro was engaged on the lighter, sending up slings of railway material. He was observed to stagger and after trying to regain his balance he fell on the deck of the lighter. Death ensued in two or three minutes, and the body of the deceased was taken to the morgue. Munro leaves a wife and a family. It is stated that he has suffered from heart disease for some time.

    James married Margaret Harris on 8 Nov 1885 in Perth, , Western Australia, Australia. Margaret (daughter of John Harris and Ann Dunn) was born on 19 Feb 1859 in Fremantle, , Western Australia, Australia; died on 28 Jun 1937 in East Fremantle, , Western Australia, Australia; was buried on 30 Jun 1937 in Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Margaret Harris was born on 19 Feb 1859 in Fremantle, , Western Australia, Australia (daughter of John Harris and Ann Dunn); died on 28 Jun 1937 in East Fremantle, , Western Australia, Australia; was buried on 30 Jun 1937 in Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia, Australia.

    Notes:

    Margaret and Eliza were twins

    Children:
    1. May Mabel Munro was born on 28 Feb 1886 in Perth, , Western Australia, Australia; died on 13 Sep 1962 in Fremantle, , Western Australia, Australia.
    2. 1. Mary Ethel Munro was born on 8 Feb 1889 in Perth, , Western Australia, Australia; died on 21 Jun 1957 in Fremantle, , Western Australia, Australia; was buried on 24 Jun 1957 in Fremantle, , Western Australia, Australia.
    3. William Archibald Munro was born on 20 Jan 1892 in Perth, , Western Australia, Australia; died on 21 Apr 1892 in Perth, , Western Australia, Australia.
    4. Eena Mena Munro was born on 28 Feb 1893 in Perth, , Western Australia, Australia; died on 26 Dec 1893 in Perth, , Western Australia, Australia.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Archibald Munro was born in 1817 in Oban, , Argyll, Scotland (son of Peter Munro); died on 22 Apr 1865 in Fremantle, , Western Australia, Australia.

    Notes:

    Archibald Munro posted to York Station 26.1.1852. Then to 32 Mile Albany Road, his working pay 2s pd. (GD1536. 31.5.1858). He reported he had been without salt pork at No 2 Albany Road since 31.8.1858. Had allowed prisoners additional quantities of flour and tea for their dinner. His working pay increased to 2s 6d pd. (GD1576. 15.9.1858). A prisoner strayed away from camp on the evening of 5.11.1858. A party of Aboriginal trackers were sent out the following morning; owing to nature of ground they were unsuccessful in tracking him. IW. (GD1834. 24.12.1859). Withdrawn from Champion Bay. (CSF43. 24.6.1861). Discharged from Royal Engineers on 21.12.1861..copy of his discharge papers:- corps of royal engineers. this is to certify,that NO.616 sapper archibald munro born in the parish of ardehatten in or near the town of OBAN in the county of Argyle was enlisted at glasgow for the R L Sappers of MIners on the 9 feb.1842 at the age of 24 8/12 years.that he served in the army for 19 years and 315 days.he is discharged in consequence at a full discharge to settle in west australia colonies with 12 months pay and right of registry of defence pension at 604m of age of 6d per C R Engineers 1363/31.dated at fremantle wa 21 dec 1861.character, conduct good in possession of one good conduct badge.corpral.says in his notes that in 1864 he owned "swan 20 acres".
    A carpenter by trade he was recomended to take charge of party erecting the jetty at Bunbury. (CompGen 28.1.1864). To report himself for Warder's exam. (CSR 546/1. 30.1.1864). AW. 4.2.1864. Exertion money 4d pd fm 1.8.1864. He was sick on 13.9.1864 the 2nd time for same illness, "I fear his state of health is such that he never will be able permanently to resume his duties"

    (Research):22 Sep ? 1817

    Archibald married Sarah Dawson on 12 Sep 1844 in Woolwich, , Kent, England. Sarah (daughter of Benjamin Dawson and Flora Anderson) was born on 23 Aug 1827 in Woolwich, , Kent, England; died on 30 Jan 1885. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Sarah Dawson was born on 23 Aug 1827 in Woolwich, , Kent, England (daughter of Benjamin Dawson and Flora Anderson); died on 30 Jan 1885.

    Notes:

    Sarah Munro, Widow granted 5s pwk from Compassionate Fund for 3 months. (GD2878. 7.5.1865). This payment extended to 31.5.1865, in consideration of Mrs Munro having a baby at the breast and therefore unable to do much for her support

    Children:
    1. Rebecca Munro was born on 4 Jan 1846 in Gibraltar, , , Gibraltar; was christened on 9 Mar 1846 in Gibraltar, , , Gibraltar; and died.
    2. 2. James Peter Munro was born in 1848 in Woolwich, , Kent, England; died on 9 May 1893 in Fremantle, , Western Australia, Australia.
    3. David Munro was born in 1851 in Woolwich, , Kent, England; died on 17 Feb 1902 in Perth, , Western Australia, Australia; was buried on 19 Feb 1902 in Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia, Australia.
    4. Charles Munro was born on 12 May 1853 in York, , Western Australia, Australia; died on 20 May 1853 in York, , Western Australia, Australia.
    5. Rebecca Munro was born on 23 Jun 1854 in Fremantle, , Western Australia, Australia; and died.
    6. Flora Munro was born on 8 Jun 1856 in Fremantle, , Western Australia, Australia; was christened on 13 Jul 1856 in Fremantle, , Western Australia, Australia; died on 29 Jun 1857 in Fremantle, , Western Australia, Australia.
    7. Archibald Munro was born on 12 Apr 1858 in Fremantle, , Western Australia, Australia; and died.
    8. Edward Munro was born on 5 Jun 1861 in Geraldton, Geraldton, , Western Australia, Australia; died on 5 Nov 1933 in East Fremantle, , Western Australia, Australia; was buried on 7 Nov 1933 in Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia, Australia.
    9. William Munro was born on 1 Sep 1863 in Perth, , Western Australia, Australia; was christened on 5 Oct 1863 in Perth Wesley, Perth, Western Australia; died on 7 Oct 1863 in Perth, , Western Australia, Australia; was buried on 8 Oct 1863 in Perth, , Western Australia, Australia.
    10. John Munro was born on 12 Jan 1865 in Fremantle, , Western Australia, Australia; died on 23 Jun 1865 in Fremantle, , Western Australia, Australia.

  3. 6.  John Harris was born about 1812; died on 11 Nov 1870.

    Notes:

    Arrived per MERMAID 13 May 1851,enrolled pensioner guard. He was formerly a private in the 5th regiment. In 1852 he was considered unbalanced and treated at the Asylum. Owned Perth Town lot 1857.

    John married Ann Dunn on 3 Apr 1849 in Cathedral, Manchester, , Lancashire, England. Ann (daughter of William Dunn) was born in 1827 in Dublin, Dublin, Leinster, Ireland; died on 21 Aug 1901 in Perth, , Western Australia, Australia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Ann Dunn was born in 1827 in Dublin, Dublin, Leinster, Ireland (daughter of William Dunn); died on 21 Aug 1901 in Perth, , Western Australia, Australia.

    Notes:

    From the West Australian Newspaper 3 September 1901.
    PERTH FEMALE HOME.
    From the report dealing with the Perth Female Home. it is gathered that the number of inmates on August 31 was 42, as against 46 for the previous month. Seven individuals were admitted to the
    Home, one re-admitted and nine discharged and three deatns were recorded. The inmates who died were Sarah Wall, 63: Lilly Paterson, 39: and Ann Wetherall, 85.

    Children:
    1. Ann Harris was born on 10 Nov 1852 in Fremantle, , Western Australia, Australia; and died.
    2. Frances Harris was born in 1854; and died.
    3. John Cooper Harris was born on 3 Apr 1857; was christened on 24 Oct 1858 in Fremantle, , Western Australia, Australia; died on 9 Nov 1907 in Western Australia, Australia; was buried in Karrakatta, , West Australia, Australia.
    4. Eliza Harris was born on 19 Feb 1859 in Fremantle, , Western Australia, Australia; and died.
    5. 3. Margaret Harris was born on 19 Feb 1859 in Fremantle, , Western Australia, Australia; died on 28 Jun 1937 in East Fremantle, , Western Australia, Australia; was buried on 30 Jun 1937 in Karrakatta Cemetery, Karrakatta, Western Australia, Australia.
    6. Caroline Harris was born on 5 Apr 1861; died on 4 Aug 1915 in Fremantle, , Western Australia, Australia; was buried on 6 Aug 1915 in Fremantle, , Western Australia, Australia.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Peter Munro was born in Glasgow, Lanark, Scotland, United Kingdom; and died.
    Children:
    1. 4. Archibald Munro was born in 1817 in Oban, , Argyll, Scotland; died on 22 Apr 1865 in Fremantle, , Western Australia, Australia.

  2. 10.  Benjamin Dawson was born on 11 Aug 1785 in Brechin, , Angus, Scotland; was christened on 14 Aug 1785 in Brechin, , Angus, Scotland (son of John Dawson and Jean Purras); died on 30 Oct 1841 in Woolwich, , Kent, England; was buried on 5 Nov 1841 in Woolwich, , Kent, England.

    Notes:

    (Medical):See attached sources.

    Benjamin married Flora Anderson on 28 Sep 1804 in Arbroath, , Angus, Scotland. Flora (daughter of John Anderson and Marion Crichton) was born on 6 May 1786 in Arbroath, , Angus, Scotland; was christened on 7 May 1786 in Arbroath, , Angus, Scotland; died on 7 Jul 1859 in Plumstead, , Kent, England; was buried on 12 Jul 1859 in Woolwich, , Kent, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 11.  Flora Anderson was born on 6 May 1786 in Arbroath, , Angus, Scotland; was christened on 7 May 1786 in Arbroath, , Angus, Scotland (daughter of John Anderson and Marion Crichton); died on 7 Jul 1859 in Plumstead, , Kent, England; was buried on 12 Jul 1859 in Woolwich, , Kent, England.

    Notes:

    (Medical):See attached sources.

    Children:
    1. Betty Dawson was born on 17 Jul 1805 in Woolwich, , Kent, England; was christened on 28 Jul 1805 in Scots Church, Woolwich, Kent, England; died on 25 Jul 1806.
    2. John Dawson was born on 30 May 1807; was christened on 14 Jun 1807 in Scots Church, Woolwich, Kent, England; died on 31 Aug 1810.
    3. Peter Dawson was born on 14 Mar 1809; was christened on 7 Apr 1809 in Scots Church, Woolwich, Kent, England; and died.
    4. David Dawson was born on 26 Mar 1811 in Woolwich, , Kent, England; was christened on 7 Apr 1811 in Scots Church, Woolwich, Kent, England; died in 1881; was buried on 16 Dec 1881 in Keyingham, Yorkshire, England.
    5. Jane Dawson was born on 22 Mar 1813; was christened on 4 Apr 1813 in Scots Church, Woolwich, Kent, England; was buried on 15 Apr 1882 in Woolwich, , Kent, England.
    6. Hannah Armitage Dawson was born on 26 Apr 1815; was christened on 14 May 1815 in Scots Church, Woolwich, Kent, England; died on 14 Mar 1817; was buried on 16 Mar 1817 in Woolwich, , Kent, England.
    7. William Dawson was born on 2 May 1817 in Woolwich, , Kent, England; was christened on 25 May 1817 in Scots Church, Woolwich, Kent, England; died on 8 Dec 1903 in Portsmouth, , Hampshire, England.
    8. Mary Dawson was born on 22 Mar 1819 in Kent, England, United Kingdom; died on 29 Jun 1823 in Woolwich, , Kent, England; was buried on 5 Jul 1823 in Woolwich, , Kent, England.
    9. Christian Moffat Dawson was born on 16 Jun 1821; died on 9 Jul 1823; was buried on 12 Jul 1823 in Woolwich, , Kent, England.
    10. Martha Dawson was born on 27 Aug 1823; died on 22 Aug 1872 in Montreal, , Qu.
    11. Rebecca Dawson was born on 25 Oct 1825 in Kent, England, United Kingdom; died in 1906 in Woolwich, , Kent, England; was buried on 7 Nov 1906 in Greenwich, , Kent, England.
    12. 5. Sarah Dawson was born on 23 Aug 1827 in Woolwich, , Kent, England; died on 30 Jan 1885.

  4. 14.  William Dunn and died.
    Children:
    1. 7. Ann Dunn was born in 1827 in Dublin, Dublin, Leinster, Ireland; died on 21 Aug 1901 in Perth, , Western Australia, Australia.


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