Henry Munro (loyalist) facts for kids

Henry Munro (born 1730 – died 1801) was a religious leader who served in the British Army. He later became a missionary, teaching about Christianity to the Mohawk people in the 1700s.

Early Life and Education

Henry Munro was born in Dingwall, Scotland, in 1730. His father was Robert Munro, a doctor, and his mother was Anne Munro. His family was well-known in Scotland.

When he was sixteen, Henry's parents passed away. He then went to the University of Edinburgh where he earned two university degrees. After his studies, he focused on religious topics and became a minister in the Church of Scotland in 1757.

Serving in the Army and as a Missionary

During the Seven Years' War, Henry Munro traveled to America. He served as a minister for the 77th Highlander Regiment, a British army group. He was with the soldiers in different places like Charleston, South Carolina, Philadelphia, and at forts like Fort Duquesne and Fort Ticonderoga. He also went with the regiment to Canada and the West Indies. In 1762, he returned to the Province of New York as a regular citizen.

In the 1760s, Henry's religious beliefs changed, and he decided to join the Church of England. He went to England to become an Anglican minister in 1765. After this, he came back to America and started a religious mission in Westchester County, New York. In 1768, he moved to Albany to become the main minister at St. Peter's Church. Here, he became very important to the Mohawk people, sharing his faith with them.

Later Years and Family

Henry Munro supported the British during the American Revolution. Because of his loyalty to Britain, he was put in prison. However, he managed to escape and left America in 1778, returning to Scotland. In 1782, he received an honorary doctorate degree from the University of St Andrews. He retired from his work and later suffered from paralysis in 1791. Henry Munro passed away in Edinburgh, Scotland, on May 30, 1801.

Henry Munro was married three times and had two children. His first wife died in 1760, leaving him with a baby daughter named Elizabeth Munro (born 1759). Elizabeth later married Donald Fisher in 1776.

Around 1763, he married a woman named Miss Stockton from Princeton, New Jersey. She passed away a year later after giving birth to their son.

In 1766, he married Eva Jay. Her younger brother was John Jay, who became a very important person in American history. John Jay was one of the Founding Fathers and later became the first Chief Justice of the United States. Henry and Eva had one son together:

• Peter Jay Munro (1767–1833), who also became a lawyer.