Albert Munro, of Coul Esq.

Notes:

Albert Munro of Coul was a writer in Edinburgh. He served as treasurer of Heriot's Hospital and director of SPCK. He sold his estate which was formerly known as Culmalachie.

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) - M/47

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/46

"Mr Robert Munro of Coul succeeded his father and brothers /sic/ and married Anne daughter to Albert Gladstones Merchant in Edinburgh by whom he had Albert and Christane."

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/47

"Mr Albert Munro of Coul."

"Albert of Coul, writer in Edinburgh, treas. of Heriot's Hospital, director SPCK, sold estate formerly known as Culmalachie, d unm 22 Jly 1772."

Albert served as an elder in the Alness Church and was one of the five heritors of that parish who voted for the appointment of the Rev. James Fraser to succeed the Rev. Daniel Mackillican, who died 22 Jun 1724.

Albert frequently represented the Presbytery of Dingwall as one of its commissioners at the General Assembly 1727-1743. He took a deep interest in the welfare of his native parish, and was instrumental, along with Captain George Munro, of Culrain, and Hugh Munro, of Teaninich in getting the church repaired in 1738 and the manse in 1744.

He lived most of his life in Edinburgh, and was an elder in the Tolbooth Church there. He sold the estate of Coul to Hugh Munro of Teaninich and died unmarried.

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

[Albert Munro of Coul]«i» Only son of Robert Munro of Coul (d. 1696) and Ann Gladstone; suc. Father (or uncle); writer; Assembly comm. Munro??? 1727…1743, 1752, Albert Munro of Coul Esq. d. unmarried Edinburgh 20 or 22 Jul 1772, having lived there most of his life and being an elder from 1727 in the Tolbooth Church there; served heir to uncle Dr. John of Coul in 1/4 of lands of Culcraigie 1764; the last direct male of his family, sold estate of Coul to Hugh Munro of Teaninich (1756 valuation L254-10-0) (d. 1767) whose brother James of Teaninich arranged payment of Albert's legacy of L100 for poor of Inverness; treasurer to Herot's??? Hospital, Edinburgh, 1748-58. See Halbert Munro.

Munro Tree M/47. D. Wimberley, "Hospitals of Inverness", 100, 108, 109, 110, 118, 136. Wm. Brown, "Tolbooth Church", (1867) p.81. M.S. "Extracts from Pastorals" (E.P.L.), 227-8. Disctionary of Anonyms & Psuedonyms English Literature, ii, 172. Annals of General Assembly, 1739-52 (1838), pp. 18, 230, 352, 354, 358. Mackenzie, pp. 388-91. Scots magazine(1772), p. 399. Gentlemens magazine (1772), p. 391. Book of The Old Edinburgh Club, vol. xii (1923), 13. Edinburgh Baptismal Register. Edinburgh Poll Tax Returns for 1694 (See Rec. Soc. 1951), 24. Foulis Writs nos. 347, 366, 370, 375. Celtic Magazine x 505. Inverness Kirk Session Records (ed. Alex Whitehall) 249. Mackienzie ii no. 1065. Allen Papers nos. 180, 193, 197(1), 201, 206, 345, 425, 430, 433. Service of Heirs (1760/69), 1772. Signet Library Session Papers. 12/32, 40/64, 54/24, p. 355. W. Steven, "History of Herot's Hospital" ed. Beven, Clan Munro Magazine.xi 42, 46; xxiii 36. "Compassion to Gladstone's Land" (NTS) 14, 23.«/i»
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References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
388-389

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

Notes:

Robert Munro of Coul, advocate 1694, succeeded his father and brothers. His wife, Anne, was the daughter of Albert Gladstones, merchant in Edinburgh.

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."

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/46

"Mr Robert Munro of Coul succeeded his father and brothers /sic/ and married Anne daughter to Albert Gladstones Merchant in Edinburgh by whom he had Albert and Christane."

"Robert of Coul, advocate 1694, d Mch 1696; known as Culmalachie; dr Christian m James Innes min of Mertoun."


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

Robert was an advocate or barrister. Ref 1 says he died before 11 Jan 1726.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
387-388

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

Robert married Anne Gladstone. Anne was born about 1667; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/46

"Mr Robert Munro of Coul succeeded his father and brothers /sic/ and married Anne daughter to Albert Gladstones Merchant in Edinburgh by whom he had Albert and Christane."

Anne was the daughter of Albert Gladstone, merchant of Edinburgh.

References:

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

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

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]

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.

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]

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

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]

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.