Robert Munro, Of Coul

Notes:

Robert Munro of Coul was minister of Kiltearn, Farr and Thurso, Scotland. Later he lived in Strathnaver.

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/42, M/43, R/39

Mr William Munro parson of Cullicudden his 2 son married Isobel sister to David Thorntown of Balgonie by whom he had Mr Robert Mr Hector Alexander Hugh of Ardullie and a daughter Christane married to Andrew Munro of Limlair tutor of Fowlis.

Mr Robert Munro of Coul minister of Kiltearn married Elizabeth daughter to Robert Laird of Fowlis by whom he had Major Hector Major John and two daughters one married to Scourys broyr. the other to Dunbar merchant at Inverness.

Robert min of Kiltearn and 'thereafter in Strathnaver', min of Farr d 1663;...son Major John m Marie Sinclair.

His [Robert mor's] daughters...Elizabeth married Mr Robert Munro Minister of Coul.

Drs of Robert mor of Foulis:...Elizabeth m Robert of Coul M/43 min of Thurso.

Ref: "History of the Munros" by A. Mackenzie - p. 57

12. Elizabeth, who married Robert Munro of Coul (eldest son of the Rev. William Munro of Cullicudden), successively minister of Kiltearn in Ross-shire, and Farr in Sutherlandshire. He was presented to Kiltearn by James VI. on the 6th of May, 1605, and to Farr in 1616. A sketch of him will be found in the account of the family of Coul.

Robert served as minister of Kiltearn 1649-1652 and then became minister of Farr in Sutherland.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
344, 385

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

Family/Spouse: Elizabeth Munro. Elizabeth (daughter of Robert Mor Munro, XV of Foulis and Catherine Ross, of Balnagown) was born est 1568; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Hector Munro, Of Coul was born est 1598 in Of, Coul, Scotland; and died.
2. John Munro was born est 1600; and died.
3. Margaret Munro was born est 1602; and died.
4. Elizabeth Munro was born est 1605; and died.

Notes:

William followed the example of his uncle, the Archdeacon, and joined the Presbyterian Church of Scotland.

In various documents he is called "Mr. William, Parson of Cullicudden" and "William Monro, Hucheonson," or Hugh's son. He served as Reader at Cullicudden 1574-1578 with a stipend of 20 merks and the kirklands of that parish. He was also Reader at Rosskeen and Nonikiln, with 20 merks of stipend.

The position of Reader was then a new office, and consisted only in reading the Scroptures without the power of administering the Sacraments. The position was abolished by the General Assembly of 1581.

William was presented to the parsonage of Cullicudden by King James VI, on 1 Dec 1581, on the death of his predecessor, Rev. David Dunbar. He continued in that office until 1607 or 1614. He was also a Canon in the Cathedral of Ross.

Cullicudden and the ancient parish of Kirkmichael were later joined to form the parish of Resolis.

William died before 1614.

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

[Alexander Munro] «i»Third son of Reverend William Munro, Cullicudden (of Ferrytown of Obsdale branch) & Isabel Thornton; (died unmarried, according to Mackenzie).

Munro tree M/42. Mackenzie 385; Chronical Account. 29; Fasti vii 21.
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References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - M/42

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
383, 385

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.

William married Isabel Thornton. Isabel was born about 1544; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Isobel was the sister of David Thorntown of Balgony.

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

[Alexander Munro] «i»Third son of Reverend William Munro, Cullicudden (of Ferrytown of Obsdale branch) & Isabel Thornton; (died unmarried, according to Mackenzie).

Munro tree M/42. Mackenzie 385; Chronical Account. 29; Fasti vii 21.
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References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - M/42

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
383

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:

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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:
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Hugh married Anne Morrison. Anne was born about 1520; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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.

Notes:

Alexander Munro of Kiltearn married the daughter of Ferquhar McLean of Davochgerrie. His six sons were known as "Sliochd Alasdair mhic Huistain."

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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

Alexander married Janet McLean. Janet (daughter of Ferquhar McLean, of Dochgarroch) was born about 1482; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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.