Three Munro sisters from Inverness, born c.1880

[Gateaux23]

I'm trying, without much success, to find out what happened to the three daughters of Alexander Munro (1845–1927) and Mary MacLeod (c.1848–1896).

They were: Isabella (b. 1878), Christina (b.1880) and Mary (b.1881). The birth years are calculated from census, so might not be precise. My grandmother referred to them as the "Belles of Invernes".

The 1891 census records them with the family at Roan Cottage, Muirtown Locks, Inverness. The 1901 census shows Isabella, and younger brother, at home with her father, now a widower, at "Canal Bank Trane Cottage", Inverness. After this, I've lost all trace.

All I have really is their names and this rather nice photograph:

[Rosinish]

Just wondering if you have Alexanders' DC, where did he die & who was the informant?

Annie

[Gateaux23]

Unfortunately I don't have that record at present. I learned his date of death (31st December 1927) from his gravestone at Tomnahurich Cemetery, from a photograph taken by my mother.

[Rosinish]

Could be worth a look as a daughter (possibly married) may have been the informant but of course it's a chance you take in the hope of additional info. & also knowing the exact address he died at may help as the VRs (Valuation Rolls) go up to 1930?

Annie

[Rosinish]

I learned his date of death (31st December 1927) from his gravestone at Tomnahurich Cemetery,

Just in case you're unaware this will be indexed in 1928!

Annie

[Treetotal]

Hi and welcome to RootsChat....what a beautiful photo taken most likely mid to late 1890s.
Carol

[Rosinish]

Hi and welcome to RootsChat....what a beautiful photo taken most likely mid to late 1890s.
Carol

Oops, Sorry, Welcome from me too (just noticed)!

Yes, it's a lovely pic indeed, no wonder they were named 'Belles'  & would look lovely with a wee bit of colour don't you think TT?

Annie

[Rosinish]

.The 1891 census records them with the family at Roan Cottage, Muirtown Locks, Inverness. The 1901 census shows Isabella, and younger brother, at home with her father, now a widower, at "Canal Bank Trane Cottage", Inverness.

Just wondering if 'Trane Cottage' was from a transcription as it may be an error of 'Roan'? which may also be a shortened version of 'Rowan' depending on how it was pronounced?

Annie

[Gateaux23]

Hi.

Yes, "Trane" was from a transcription.

I never had much joy searching for that, so could well be an error.