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William Munro

Male Est 1669 - Yes, date unknown

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  William Munro was born est 1669 (son of Andrew Munro, Of Coul and Christine Munro); and died.

    Notes:

    William the Bookseller.

    Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/45

    "Mr Andrew Munro of Coul minister of Thurso married Christane daughter to John Munro of Culcragie by whom he had Dr John Mr Robert George and William the Bookseller."

    "Andrew of Coul min of Thurso had arms recorded in Lyon Register, d Dec 1693;...sons Dr John of Coul, director of Darien Company, d Aug 1705, William the bookseller m Isobel Gerrard, also dr Janet m Hugh Corse min at Bower."

    William was a bookseller. Ref 1 says he died unmarried, but "The Munro Tree (1734)" names his wife.

    References:

    (1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
    387

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

    Family/Spouse: Isobel Gerrard. Isobel was born about 1671; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Andrew Munro, Of Coul was born about 1628 in Of, Coul (son of Hector Munro, Of Coul and Isobel Ross); died in Dec 1693 in Of, Thurso.

    Notes:

    Andrew Munro of Coul was minister of Thurso. He had arms recorded in the Lyon Register.

    Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) - L/19 and M/45

    Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - L/19

    "John Munro of Culcragie married Margaret daughter to Muire Burges of Kirkcaldie by whom he had Mr Andrew Robert Mr William and Christane married to Mr Andrew Munro of Coul and Catherine married to Mr John McGilligan."

    Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/44

    "Major Hector Munro of Coul married Isobell daughter to Andrew Ross of Belintore by whom he had Mr Andrew Captaine Robert Mr John Wm. and a daughter married to David Munro."

    Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/45

    "Mr Andrew Munro of Coul minister of Thurso married Christane daughter to John Munro of Culcragie by whom he had Dr John Mr Robert George and William the Bookseller."

    "Andrew of Coul min of Thurso had arms recorded in Lyon Register, d Dec 1693;...sons Dr John of Coul, director of Darien Company, d Aug 1705, William the bookseller m Isobel Gerrard, also dr Janet m Hugh Corse min at Bower."

    Rev. Andrew Munro was minister of Thurso and proprietor of Coul.

    Andrew studied for the Church at King's College and the University of Aberdeen, where he graduated with an M.A. degree in 1650. He was ordained and admitted as minister of Thurso on 4 Nov 1655. He was deposed in 1681 for refusing to take the Test Oath, but was reinstated by Act of Parliament on 25 Apr 1690.

    In 1659, Andrew contracted to marry Christina, daughter of Mr. John Munro, minister of Alness and on 10 Jul 1662, the contract was registered in the Books of the Sheriffdom of Ross. However, the marriage did not take place because of "the sudden death of the lady or some other important cause." Instead, Andrew married Christian, daughter of John Munro of Culcraggie in the same year.

    References:

    (1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
    386-388

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

    Andrew married Christine Munro in 1662. Christine (daughter of John Munro, I of Culcraggie and Margaret Muire) was born about 1630; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Christine Munro was born about 1630 (daughter of John Munro, I of Culcraggie and Margaret Muire); and died.

    Notes:

    Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) L/19

    Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - L/19

    "John Munro of Culcragie married Margaret daughter to Muire Burges of Kirkcaldie by whom he had Mr Andrew Robert Mr William and Christane married to Mr Andrew Munro of Coul and Catherine married to Mr John McGilligan."

    Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/45

    "Mr Andrew Munro of Coul minister of Thurso married Christane daughter to John Munro of Culcragie by whom he had Dr John Mr Robert George and William the Bookseller."

    Christine (or Christane) Munro

    References:

    (1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
    360, 387

    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. Dr. John Munro, of Coul was born est 1663; died in Aug 1705.
    2. Isobel Munro was born est 1664; and died.
    3. Robert Munro, of Coul was born est 1665; died in Mar 1696.
    4. George Munro was born est 1667.
    5. 1. William Munro was born est 1669; and died.
    6. Janet Munro was born est 1671; and died.
    7. Mary Munro was born est 1673; and died.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Hector Munro, Of Coul was born est 1598 in Of, Coul, Scotland (son of Robert Munro, Of Coul and Elizabeth Munro); and died.

    Notes:

    Major Hector Munro of Coul served in Mackay's Regiment in Germany. He was wounded at Oldenberg in 1627 and was involved in the Engagement of 1648 and the Worcester campaign.

    At Oldenberg in 1627, after being wounded in the foot, Hector was ordered to go to the rear for treatment. He replied that "it was not time, till he had emptied his Bandaliers against his enemies." Before he had accomplished his object, he was shot in the other foot. He had to be assisted to the rear by some of his comrades, but he would not permit them to retire too far with him, for fear that it damage their military reputations. (Mackenzie p. 212)

    His wife was Isobell Ross, daughter of Andrew Ross of Belintore.

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

    "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."

    Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/44

    "Major Hector Munro of Coul married Isobell daughter to Andrew Ross of Belintore by whom he had Mr Andrew Captaine Robert Mr John Wm. and a daughter married to David Munro."

    "Major Hector served in Mackay's Regt in Germany, wounded Oldenberg 1627, involved in Engagement of 1648 and Worcester campaign; youngers sons not accounted for; John said to have suc. grandfather as min of Farr, but Mackenzie 386 perhaps confuses him with John min of Reay."

    References:

    (1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
    386

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

    Hector married Isobel Ross. Isobel was born est 1600; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Isobel Ross was born est 1600; and died.

    Notes:

    Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/44

    "Major Hector Munro of Coul married Isobell daughter to Andrew Ross of Belintore by whom he had Mr Andrew Captaine Robert Mr John Wm. and a daughter married to David Munro."

    Isobel (or Isobella) was the daughter of Andrew Ross of Balintore.

    References:

    (1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
    386

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

    Children:
    1. 2. Andrew Munro, Of Coul was born about 1628 in Of, Coul; died in Dec 1693 in Of, Thurso.
    2. Robert Munro was born about 1630; and died.
    3. John Munro was born about 1632 in Of, Farr; and died.
    4. William Munro was born about 1634; and died.
    5. Isobella Munro was born about 1636; and died.
    6. Christian Munro was born about 1636; and died.

  3. 6.  John Munro, I of Culcraggie was born about 1598 (son of Andrew Munro, I of Kincraig); died about 15 Feb 1655.

    Notes:

    John was born out of wedlock, but was legitimized in 1625. He was made Burgess of Edinburgh in 1620. He purchased Culcraggie from his cousin and was then known as John Munro, 1st of Culcraggie.

    His wife was the daughter of Muire, Burgess of Kirkcaldie.

    Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) L/19
    Clan Munro files - Stroud, Anna Margaret

    Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - L/14

    "Andrew Munro of Kincraige married one Mrs Gray by whom he had Andrew and William he had also a natural son John Munro Burgess of Edinburgh afterwards of Culcragie."

    Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - L/19

    "John Munro of Culcragie married Margaret daughter to Muire Burges of Kirkcaldie by whom he had Mr Andrew Robert Mr William and Christane married to Mr Andrew Munro of Coul and Catherine married to Mr John McGilligan."

    "John made burgess 1620, legitimated 1625. Mackenzie names his wife's father 'Munro of Baladie' - an obvious misreading; ... entry hard to decipher at end but may be 'McGilligin of Alnes', i.e. min of Fodderty who had property in Alness."

    Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/37

    "Hector Munro of Culcragie was Lieut. to a foot company under Sir George Munro in Germany and returning thence sold of Culcragie to John Munro Burges of Edinburgh."

    John was made Burgess of Edinburgh in 1620. He was an illegitimate son of Andrew Munro of Kincraige, but was legitimated in 1625.

    John was called "Burgess of Edinburgh" when he purchased the estate of Culcraggie and an army commission from his distant cousin, Hector Munro. At that time, the estate included Culmellachie, Culcraggie and Acharn. John also purchased other lands contiguous to his property.

    Ref. (1) says John married Margaret, daughter of Andrew Munro of Balaldie. R.W. Munro says this is incorrect.

    John died before 15 Feb 1655.

    References:

    (1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
    360

    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.

    John married Margaret Muire. Margaret was born about 1600; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Margaret Muire was born about 1600; and died.

    Notes:

    Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - L/19

    "John Munro of Culcragie married Margaret daughter to Muire Burges of Kirkcaldie by whom he had Mr Andrew Robert Mr William and Christane married to Mr Andrew Munro of Coul and Catherine married to Mr John McGilligan."

    "Mackenzie names his wife's father 'Munro of Baladie' - an obvious misreading;"

    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. Andrew Munro was born est 1621 in Of, Edinburgh; was christened on 19 Apr 1621; died in 1645 in Perth, , Perth, Scotland.
    2. William Munro, Of Culcraggie was born about 1622 in Of, Culcraggie; died about 29 Jan 1702.
    3. Robert Munro was born about 1626; and died.
    4. 3. Christine Munro was born about 1630; and died.
    5. Catherine Munro was born about 1632; and died.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Robert Munro, Of Coul was born about 1573 in Of, Coul, Of, Thurso; was christened in in Of, Kiltearn, Ross-Shire (son of Rev. William Munro and Isabel Thornton); died in 1663 in Of, Strathnaver, Sutherlandshire; was buried in Of, Farr, Sutherlandshire, Scotland.

    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

    Robert married 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]


  2. 9.  Elizabeth Munro was born est 1568 (daughter of Robert Mor Munro, XV of Foulis and Catherine Ross, of Balnagown); and died.

    Notes:

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

    Robert Moir Munro Baron of Fowlis married Margaret daughter to Ogilvie of Finlater by whom he had 2 sons and 3 daughters 2d he married Catherin daughter to Alexander Ross of Balnagown and had 3 sons 4 daughters.

    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.

    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)

    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

    Children:
    1. 4. 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.

  3. 12.  Andrew Munro, I of Kincraig was born est 1573 (son of Andrew Monro, of Milntown & Dochcouty and Catherine Urquhart); and died.

    Notes:

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    (The following is from R. W. Munro's genealogy notes.)

    «i»Andrew Monro of Kincraig, second son of Andrew Monro of Milntown & Dochcouty (d.1611) & Catherine Urquhart; first of Kincraig; m. Elizabeth, Mrs. Gray, with issue - Andrew (suc. Kincraig), William (LtCol), & John (bought Culcraggie) - (natural son legitimized 1625). 'Andrew Monro of Kincraig' on record 20 May 1636 - perhaps son. 'A.M. senior of Kincraig' in 1625. John M. of Kincraig, fl 1625, was this Andrew's 3rd son.

    Munro Tree L/14; Mackenzie p. 284; Celtic Magazine, x 231-2; Mackintosh Muniments, no. 357; Reg. Mag. Sig. 14 June 1625 - son John; Inverness PRS, vol. iii, pp. 8, 296 - per Index I (wife Elizabeth or Elspeth, called Craig in Index I or Munro); P. Gray, Skibo, p. 34 - wife (no husband mentioned). «/i»
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    Andrew Munro of Kincraige married Elizabeth (or Elspeth) Gray.

    Ref: "The Munroe Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - L/5, L/14
    Clan Munro files - Stroud, Anna Margaret
    "History of the Munros" (1898) by A. Mackenzie - p. 284

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

    Children:
    1. 6. John Munro, I of Culcraggie was born about 1598; died about 15 Feb 1655.