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Janet McLean

Janet McLean

Female Abt 1482 - Yes, date unknown

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Janet McLean was born about 1482 (daughter of Ferquhar McLean, of Dochgarroch); and died.

    Notes:

    Janet was the daughter of Farquhar Maclean of Dochgarroch (ref 2) or Ferquhar McLean of Davochgerrie.

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    The following is a transcription of RW "Billy" Munro's genealogy notes:

    «i»Alexander Munro of Ardullie fl 1547/78 Third son of Alexander Munro of Kiltearn & Janet Maclean; received few charter of Ardullie from Robert Munro of Foulis 1547; said to have been 'banner-bearer to his Chief' in 1547 (Pinkie, 10 Sep 47); fl 1549; m. ------ with issue - Hugh (suc.) & Donald. 'agnamed Crechan' (Chronological & Genealogical Account of the Ancient & Honorable Family of Foulis, Inverness 1805) or 'Ni Cruich' (Munro Tree), but Mackenzie 396 says this was his grandson Alexander. On record 1549 as 'Alex Munro of Ardulle' (Foulis Writs no. 16), also 1552 (Reg. Mag. Sig. ), & prob. also in 1560, 1578, but son Hugh 'of Ardullie' 1581.

    Munro Tree M/68; Mackenzie pp. 379, 396; Martine per Chronological & Genealogical Account of the Ancient & Honorable Family of Foulis, Inverness 1805, pp. 19, 28, & Macfarlane's Gen Coll i 38; Ross-shire Journal 5 Jan 1951; Writs nos. 75, 255, no. 16 - should be 1549 (not 1409); Reg. Mag. Sig. iv no. 750 - confirmation of charter by Robert Munro of Foulis 20 Jan 1551/2 at Ardersier (AM of A witness).
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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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    References:

    (1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - M/38

    (2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
    377

    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: Alexander Munro, of Kiltearn. Alexander (son of Hugh Munro, I of Coul and Jane Cattanach) was born about 1481; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. Donald Munro was born about 1505; died about 1580 in Kiltearn, , Ross-Shire, Scotland; was buried in Kiltearn, , Ross-Shire, Scotland.
    2. Hugh Munro, of Ferrytown, of Obsdale was born about 1507; and died.
    3. Alexander Crechan Munro, of Ardullie was born about 1509; and died.
    4. John Munro, of Kiltearn was born about 1511 in Of, Kiltearn; and died.
    5. Farquhar Munro, of Teanoird was born about 1513.
    6. William Munro, of Nether Culcraggie was born about 1515 in Of, Culcragie; and died.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Ferquhar McLean, of Dochgarroch was born about 1457; and died.

    Notes:

    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:
    1. 1. Janet McLean was born about 1482; and died.