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Clan Munro USA
Genealogy Pages
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 Est 1590 - 1665 (~ 75 years)
Generation: 1
| 1. | Neil Munro, II of Findon was born est 1590 (son of Hector Munro, I of Findon and Ann Munro); died in Nov 1665. Notes:
References:
(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - L/71, L/77,
L/78
(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
510
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
Neil married Jean MacKenzie on 5 Feb 1627. Jean was born est 1600; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- Hugh Munro, III of Findon was born about 1627; died in Aug 1693 in Of, Kinglochglass, Scotland.
- Hector Munro was born est 1628; and died.
- Isabel Munro was born about 1629; and died.
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Generation: 2
| 2. | Hector Munro, I of Findon was born est 1578 in Findon, , Kincardine, Scotland (son of John Mor Munro, of Pittonachy and Margaret Munro); died before 1627. Notes:
References:
(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - L/53, L/77
(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
392, 503
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
Hector married Ann Munro. Ann (daughter of Hector Munro, I Of Milntown Of Katewell and Margaret Gollen) was born est 1567; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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| 3. | Ann Munro was born est 1567 (daughter of Hector Munro, I Of Milntown Of Katewell and Margaret Gollen); and died. Notes:
Anne (ref 1) or Agnes (ref 2) Munro.
References:
(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - L/77
(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
1-4, 392
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
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Generation: 3
| 4. | John Mor Munro, of Pittonachy was born est 1540 (son of George Monro, of Milntown & Dochcarty); died in 1599. Notes:
Ref. (3) says John's mother was Janet Fraser, his father's wife. But refs. (1) & (2) say that John was born out of wedlock and his mother's name is is not known. It is believed that the latter version is correct.
Pittonachy or Pittonachty was later renamed Rosehaugh.
References:
(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - L/4, L/53, M/3
(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
277, 503
(3) Clan Munro files - Hall, Barry Earl - Ahnentafel Chart - dated 19 Aug 1997
- p. 1
The following is a transcription of RW "Billy" Munro's genealogy notes:
«i»Natural son of John Mor Munro of Pittonachy but not in Mackenzie 504.
Munro Tree L/53; not in Mackenzie (504).«/i»
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
John married Margaret Munro. Margaret (daughter of John Moir Munro, III of Coul and Agnes Vass) was born est 1541; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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| 5. | Margaret Munro was born est 1541 (daughter of John Moir Munro, III of Coul and Agnes Vass); and died. Notes:
References:
(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - L/3, L/53
(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
347, 503
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
Children:
- Euphemia Munro was born est 1575; and died.
- John Munro, Of Pittonachy was born about 1577 in Of, Pittonachy, Ross & Cromarty, Scotland; and died.
- 2. Hector Munro, I of Findon was born est 1578 in Findon, , Kincardine, Scotland; died before 1627.
- David Munro was born about 1579 in Of, Kemback; died in 1645 in Of, Kilconquhar, Fife.
- Andrew Munro, I of Novar was born about 1583; died on 23 Jul 1633.
- George Munro was born about 1587 in Of, Ardcharnich, Lochbroom, Scotland; and died.
- Neil Munro was born est 1589 in Of, Swordale, Scotland; and died.
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| 6. | Hector Munro, I Of Milntown Of Katewell was born about 1544 in Of, Miltown, Of, Katewell (son of Hugh Munro, of Ferrytown, of Obsdale and Anne Morrison); died in 1620. Notes:
Hector and Margaret may have had three other daughters besides the children listed.
References:
(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - M/54
(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
390
(3) Clan Munro files - Redden, Virginia R. - Ancestry of James Monroe,
President of the United States
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
Birth:
Estimate: This birth date is an estimate based on the birth dates of nearest relatives or contemporaries, or based on other clues such as christening date, marriage date, birth order, etc.
Hector married Margaret Gollen. Margaret (daughter of John Baillie) was born about 1549; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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| 7. | Margaret Gollen was born about 1549 (daughter of John Baillie); and died. Notes:
Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/54
"Hector of Miltown of Catwell married Gollen Bailzie of Rosmarkies daughter Margaret by whom he had Robert Hugh John Mr Alexr. Wm. George Farquhar Hector Andrew Donald and [? five] daughters."
Margaret Gollan - not Margaret Baille as defined in Mackenzie's MUNRO FAMILY book. Note by Munro Historian R.W. Munro, Edinburgh, Scotland, 1993.
Ref: Clan Munro files - Munro, Henry Dallas - GEDCOM file HMUNRO.GED dated 9
Oct 1996
Margaret was not the daughter of John Baillie as stated in ref 2 p. 390 and in ref 3. John was a descendant of Sir William Wallace, the famous Scottish patriot.
Hector and Margaret may have had three other daughters besides the children listed.
References:
(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - M/54
(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
390
(3) Clan Munro files - Redden, Virginia R. - Ancestry of James Monroe,
President of the United States
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
Birth:
Estimate: This birth date is an estimate based on the birth dates of nearest relatives or contemporaries, or based on other clues such as christening date, marriage date, birth order, etc.
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Generation: 4
| 8. | George Monro, of Milntown & Dochcarty was born about 1522 (son of Andrew Beg Munro, of Milntown and Euffem Dunbar); died on 28 Nov 1576 in , , Ross and Cromarty, Scotland; was buried in Kilmuir Easter, , Ross And Cromarty, Scotland. Notes:
George Monro served as Chamberlain of Ross.
Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - p. iii-iv, L/3, L/4
Clan Munro files - Stroud, Anna Margaret
Ref: "History of the Munros" by A. Mackenzie - p. 46, 274-277
References:
(1) Clan Munro files - Hall, Barry Earl - Ahnentafel Chart - dated 19 Aug 1997
- p. 2
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
Died:
Milntown Castle
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| 10. | John Moir Munro, III of Coul was born about 1501 in , , , Scotland (son of Mr. John Munro, II of Coul and Margaret McKenzie, of Strathconon); died about 1600 in , , , Scotland. Notes:
John Moir Munro of Balcony married Agnes (or Katherine), the daughter of John and Elizabeth Vass of Loch Sline. He is also on record as John Munro of Urquhart. One reference calls him the 3rd earl of Coul and 2nd of Balconie.
Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/3
Clan Munro files - Andrews, Arlene
Larkin, Katherine Anne
Farlow, Donna
Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734) by R. W. Munro - M/2
"Mr John Munro of Balcony and Coul married Mcby of Strathchonnins daughter Margaret by whom he had John Hugh William Andrew David and Donald."
Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734) by R. W. Munro - M/3
"John Moir Munro of Balcony married Vaus of Loch Sline his daughter by whom he had John Hugh the first of Teaninich Mr Robert Munro vicar of Urquhart and Minister of Kiltearn who dyed 1610 Ferquhar Munro of Aldy David and two daughters one married John Munro of Pittonachly."
"John of Balcony also on record as John Munro of Urquhart with wife Agnes Waus or Vass 1572; son Robert vicar of Urquhart and minister of Kiltearn had son Hector and dr Margaret m John of Fyrish."
References:
(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
343, 347
Mackenzie p. 559 and the Andrews reference say John was the son of Hugh Munro I of Coul, but Mackenzie p. 342-343 says he was the grandson of Hugh.
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
Birth:
Estimate: John's birth date is an estimate based on the birth date of his father.
John married Agnes Vass. Agnes (daughter of John Vass, of Cromarty and Elizabeth Urquahart) was born about 1501 in , , , Scotland; died about 1600 in , , , Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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| 11. | Agnes Vass was born about 1501 in , , , Scotland (daughter of John Vass, of Cromarty and Elizabeth Urquahart); died about 1600 in , , , Scotland. Notes:
Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/3
"John Moir Munro of Balcony married Vaus of Loch Sline his daughter by whom he had John Hugh the first of Teaninich Mr Robert Munro vicar of Urquhart and Minister of Kiltearn who dyed 1610 Ferquhar Munro of Aldy David and two daughters one married John Munro of Pittonachly."
"John of Balcony also on record as John Munro of Urquhart with wife Agnes Waus or Vass 1572; son Robert vicar of Urquhart and minister of Kiltearn had son Hector and dr Margaret m John of Fyrish."
References:
(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
344
Agnes (or Catharine) was the daughter of John Vass of Lochshin.
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
Birth:
Estimate: Agnes' birth date is an estimate based on the birth date of her husband, John.
Children:
- John Munro, Of Balconie was born about 1521 in Of, Balcony, Scotland; died in Oct 1597 in Of, Urquhart.
- Hugh Munro, Of Teaninich was born about 1523 in Of, Teaninich; and died.
- Farquar Munro, of Aldie was born about 1527; died about 1618 in , , Ross and Cromarty, Scotland.
- David Munro was born about 1529; died in 1614 in Of, Roskeen, Scotland.
- Catherine Munro was born about 1531; and died.
- 5. Margaret Munro was born est 1541; and died.
- Robert Munro was born est 1545 in Of, Urquhart; died in 1610 in Of, Kiltearn.
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| 12. | Hugh Munro, of Ferrytown, of Obsdale was born about 1507 (son of Alexander Munro, of Kiltearn and Janet McLean); and died. Notes:
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The following is a transcription of RW Munro's genealogy notes:
[Alexander Munro] «i»Fourth son of Hugh Munro of Coul (fl 1492), & first by second wife Jane Cattanach; founder of Munros of Kiltearn, or 'Sliochd Alastair Mhic Uistean'; m. Janet, daughter of Farquhar Maclean of Dochgarroch line (?Bishop of the Isles ), with issue - Donald (High Dean of the Isles, fl 1526/1575). Hugh (Ferrytown of Obsdale). Alexander (Ardullie, fl 1547), John (succeeded to south half of Kiltearn), Farquhar (Teanoird), & William (Nether Culcraggie).. Brother-german of Donald (fl 1534-1546), Robert (fl 1539) & George.
Munro Tree M/38; Mackenzie 342, 377-379; Chron. Acc. 27, 28; Ross-shire Journal, 5 January 1951.
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The following is a transcription of RW Munro's genealogy notes:
[Alexander Munro] «i»Eldest son of Hugh Munro of Ferrytown of Obsdale & Anna 'Pyper' or Morrison; settled in Inveran, Sutherland; m. Rose Munro, Assynt, with issue - Donald (killed in German wars).
Allan Tree (M/41); Mackenzie 382, 470; Chron Acc. 28
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Hugh and his five brothers were known as "Sliochd Alasdair mhic Huistain." He lived at Ferritown of Obsdale, later known as Dalmore.
References:
(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - M/40
(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
382
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
Birth:
Estimate: This birth date is an estimate based on the birth dates of nearest relatives or contemporaries, or based on other clues such as christening date, marriage date, birth order, etc.
Hugh married Anne Morrison. Anne was born about 1520; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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| 13. | Anne Morrison was born about 1520; and died. Notes:
Anne was the daughter of Evan Morrison, a piper in Lewis.
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The following is a transcription of RW Munro's genealogy notes:
[Alexander Munro] «i»Eldest son of Hugh Munro of Ferrytown of Obsdale & Anna 'Pyper' or Morrison; settled in Inveran, Sutherland; m. Rose Munro, Assynt, with issue - Donald (killed in German wars).
Allan Tree (M/41); Mackenzie 382, 470; Chron Acc. 28
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References:
(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - M/40
(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
382
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
Birth:
Estimate: This birth date is an estimate based on the birth dates of nearest relatives or contemporaries, or based on other clues such as christening date, marriage date, birth order, etc.
Children:
- Alexander Munro was born about 1541; and died.
- Rev. William Munro was born about 1542; and died.
- 6. Hector Munro, I Of Milntown Of Katewell was born about 1544 in Of, Miltown, Of, Katewell; died in 1620.
- Hugh Munro was born about 1546 in Of, Kincraig, Scotland; and died.
- Robert Munro was born about 1548; and died.
- Donald Munro was born about 1550 in Of, Obsdale, Scotland; and died.
- John Munro was born about 1552; died in 1570 in Ness, Of, Chanonry, Scotland.
- Farquhar Munro was born about 1554; and died.
- Andrew Munro was born about 1556; and died.
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| 14. | John Baillie was born about 1526 (son of William Baillie); and died. Notes:
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
Birth:
Clan Munro files - Arnold, Wylie Hall, Jr.
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