Hugh Munro, Of Erribol

Notes:

Hugh Munro of Eriboll married the daughter of Hugh McKy of Scoury. He was Commissioner of Supply for Sutherland in 1685, 1689 and 1690.

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/30

"Hector Munro of Eriboll married Elizabeth daughter to Thomas Fraser of Strui by whom he had Hugh William Donald and Hector his eldest daughter married John John /sic/ McKy of Skerra."

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/31

"Hugh Munro of Eriboll married Euffem daughter to Hugh McKy of Scoury by whom he had John Robert George Donald and Hugh."

"Hugh of Erriboll, Commissioner of supply for Sutherland 1685, 1689, 1690; son Robert said to be Captain who m 1703 Christian dr of Hugh Fraser of Eskadale and was father of John min of South Uist and then Eddrachillis d 1755."

In Feb 1668, Hugh's brother-in-law, William Mackay, was on his way to Orkney when he was seized at Dunnet by the Earl of Caithness. He was carried to Thurso and imprisoned in a loathsome dungeon where he was confined for some time and barbarously treated. He was ultamately released and sent home in an open boat, but on the day after his arrival, he died from the effects of his treatment.

In March 1668, William Sinclair of Dunbeath, a cousin of the Earl of Caithness, invaded Lord Reay's country and kidnapped Hugh, his brother William, and his uncle William of Rosehall. He took them to Caithness and imprisoned them in Castle Sinclair, in pits and foul dungeons, where he left them confined for several weeks.

As Hugh's brother-in-law, Hector was on the way to Edinburgh the following August, he was waylaid and assassinated in Aberdeenshire by William Sinclair of Dunbeath and John Sinclair of Murkle, who were cousins of the Earl of Caithness.

In Dec 1668, Hugh Munro, John Lord Reay, and John, Earl of Sutherland lodged a complaint against the Earl of Caithness before the Court of Justiciary. The complaint cited the murder of William and Hector Mackay, and the invasion and kidnapping.

To meet this complaint, the Earl of Caithness raised a counter action against the complainers, alleging several crimes extending back as far as 1649. In both actions, the respective parties were summoned to appear in Court the same day on 10 Dec 1668.

It was found that the complaint lodged by the Earl of Caithness was based on false information and was abandonded. The other complaint was settled by a compromise agreeable to both.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
351-353

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.

Family/Spouse: Euphemia MacKay. Euphemia (daughter of Hugh MacKay, Of Scourie and Ann Corbet) was born about 1643; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. John Munro, of Rogart was born about 1680; died in 1755.
2. Captain Robert Munro, of Erribol was born about 1682; died in 1755.
3. George Munro was born about 1684; and died.
4. Donald Munro was born about 1686; and died.
5. Hugh Munro was born est 1688; died in 1773.

Notes:

Hector Munro of Eriboll married the daughter of Thomas Fraser of Strui.

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/29

"Hector Munro of pitfuire married Janet daughter of Neil McKy of Auchness by whom he had Hector William and severall daughters that married in Strathnaver..."

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/30

"Hector Munro of Eriboll married Elizabeth daughter to Thomas Fraser of Strui by whom he had Hugh William Donald and Hector his eldest daughter married John John /sic/ McKy of Skerra."

"Hector of Erriboll's son William also lived in Sutherland, said to be at Mussal."

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p. 351

Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA

Birth:
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Hector married Elizabeth Fraser. Elizabeth was born about 1621; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/30

"Hector Munro of Eriboll married Elizabeth daughter to Thomas Fraser of Strui by whom he had Hugh William Donald and Hector his eldest daughter married John John /sic/ McKy of Skerra."

Elizabeth was the daughter of Thomas Fraser III of Struy and Elizabeth (Dunbar)

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
351

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.

Notes:

Hector Munro of Pitfure's first wife was the daughter of Neil McKy of Auchness. In addition to the children listed, they had several daughters who "married in Strathnaver."

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/28

"George Munro of Linset married Innes of Culorssies daughter by whom he had Hector William John and Charles from whom the Laird of Fowlis redeemed the wadset of Linsetmore."

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/29

"Hector Munro of pitfuire married Janet daughter of Neil McKy of Auchness by whom he had Hector William and severall daughters that married in Strathnaver 2 after her death he married a daughter of Hector Munro of Findon by whom he had a son George."

"Hector of Pitfure's second wife was Margaret dr of Hector of Findon, who later m Ronald son of Angus McRonald of Ulladaill; Hecotr's son William lived at Rossal in Sutherland."

Hector purchased the lands of Pitfure in Rogart Parish. He later sold Pitfure and purchased Erribol in Durness parish.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
350-351

Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA

Birth:
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Hector married Janet MacKay. Janet (daughter of Neil MacKay, Of Achness and Janet Munro) was born about 1596; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/29

"Hector Munro of pitfuire married Janet daughter of Neil McKy of Auchness by whom he had Hector William and severall daughters that married in Strathnaver..."

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
351

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.

Notes:

George Munro of Linset (or Linside) married the daughter of Innes of Calrossie.

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) M/28

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/27

"Ferquhard of Linsetmore married Margaret daughter to David Prontach merchant in Dornoch by whom he had sons George Robert and Hugh."

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/28

"George Munro of Linset married Innes of Culorssies daughter by whom he had Hector William John and Charles from whom the Laird of Fowlis redeemed the wadset of Linsetmore."

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Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - p. iv

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
350

Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA

George married Jane Innes. Jane was born about 1553; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/28

"George Munro of Linset married Innes of Culorssies daughter by whom he had Hector William John and Charles from whom the Laird of Fowlis redeemed the wadset of Linsetmore."

Jane was the daughter of Alexander Innes of Calrossie.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
350

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.

Notes:

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Q/1

"Hector Munro of Contulich and Kildermory married a daughter of Hector Roy McKenzie of Gairloch by her he had William John George and Hugh and a daughter Janet that married McKay of Auchness."

Neil was the second son of the Clan-Abrach branch of the Mackays.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
351, 432

Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA

Birth:
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Neil married Janet Munro. Janet (daughter of Hector Munro, I Of Fyrish, Contullich and Unknown) was born about 1573; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Janet married McKay of Auchness.

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) - Q/1

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Q/1

"Hector Munro of Contulich and Kildermory married a daughter of Hector Roy McKenzie of Gairloch by her he had William John George and Hugh and a daughter Janet that married McKay of Auchness."

Janet and Neil had at least four sons and one daughter.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
351, 432

Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA