Robert Munro

Notes:

Dr. Robert Munro was a physician and surgeon in Jamaica.

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/62

"John of Milton of Katewell was father of Dr Robert, physician and surgeon in Jamaica."

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
395

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

Notes:

John Munro of Milton of Katewell.

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/61

"Robert m and had son John; Mackenzie 394-5 differs."

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/62

"John of Milton of Katewell was father of Dr Robert, physician and surgeon in Jamaica."

"The Munro Tree" says his name was John, ref 1 says Donald. He lived all his life at Boginturee.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
395

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

Notes:

Robert Munro of Milntown of Katewell.

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/60

"John of Miltown of Catwall by a daughter of Teanards had Robert."

"John m first Christian dr of Alexander of Teanord and as well as Robert had Hugh and Christian, and second Ann Bethune of Culnaskeath widow of John Bain min of Dingwall."

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/61

"Robert his son younger of Milntown of Catwall."

"Robert m and had son John; Mackenzie 394-5 differs."

Removed to Jamaica.

Ref: Clan Munro files - Munro, Henry Dallas - GEDCOM file HMUNRO.GED dated 9
Oct 1996

Robert was better known as "Rob-Mor-Rhi-fhearchar." It appears that his father had sold or alienated the estate of Milntown of Katewell, and Robert used this name because he lived at Rhi-fhearchar in the vicinity of Loch Glass.

He was a tall, well-built, powerful man, capable of great endurance, famed for his ready resource in trying difficulties. There are many stories giving account of his bravery and feats of strength.

One such story tells of his encounter with a bullock on one of the slopes of Ben Wyvis. The animal had been turned out to the hills to graze, and left there so long that it became quite wild. When the time came to bring it home, Robert sent one of his men for it. The man returned home, informing his master that the beast had become so wild that whenever he went near it, it charged him, so that he was obliged to show it a clean pair of heels.

Next day another man was sent, but he fared no better. The third day, Robert himself started on the same errand, taking a stout cudgel with him. Towards evening he was seen slowly wending his way homewards astride the bullock's back. When he arrived he nimbly leaped off, saying, "You cowardly fellows, it is the quietest animal I ever came across." the men replied, "That is very strange. It charged us so furiously as to make us fly." "So it did me," replied Robert, "but it discovered that it was of no use. When I saw it coming on to charge me, I prepared to receive it, and when it came up to me I caught it by the horns, turned round its neck, and laid it on its side. Before it had time to recover from its surprise I was astride its back. When it got up it turned round to go up the hill. I gave it a blow on the side of the nose with my cudgel. It turned round the other way. I shifted the stick to the other hand, and gave it a blow on that side. It then understood that it had its master on its back and at once decided to obey him."

Robert moved from Rhi-fhearchar to Boginturee, where he died at an advanced age.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
393-394

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

Robert married Isabella Munro. Isabella (daughter of Farquhar Munro, of Teanoird and Janet Munro) was born about 1690; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/81

"Ferquhard Munro of Teanard married Janet daughter to Robert Munro of Ardullie by whom he had Wm. Hector and Hugh Catherine Isobell Margaret and Christan."

Isabella (or Isobel) Munro

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
403

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

Notes:

The second wife of John Munro of Miltown of Katewell was Ann Bethune of Culnaskeath, widow of John Bain, minister of Dingwall.

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) M/59 & M/60

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/59

"Janet his eldest daughter on her Brother Hughs death married Wm. son to Mr John Munro Minister of Alnes by whom she had John and Anne."

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/60

"John of Miltown of Catwall by a daughter of Teanards had Robert."

"John m first Christian dr of Alexander of Teanord and as well as Robert had Hugh and Christian, and second Ann Bethune of Culnaskeath widow of John Bain min of Dingwall."

Name appears frequently in Session records of Kiltearn and presbytery records of Dingwall, In 1725 appointed with Colonel Robert Munro of Foulis, George Munro of Linlair and David Bethune of Culnaskea to attend meeting of Synod of Ross and Sutherland. Married (1) only daughter of Alexander Munro of Teanoird. She died before 21 June 1723 and he married (2) Ann Bethune of Cilnaskea, widow of Rev. John Bain, minister of Dingwall.

Ref: Clan Munro files - Munro, Henry Dallas - GEDCOM file HMUNRO.GED dated 9
Oct 1996

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

John's name frequently appears in the Session records of Kiltearn, and in the Presbytery records of Dingwall. On 20 Feb 1710, the Session appointed him an "informer" to report to them regarding the behavior of the people in his district.

On 7 Sep 1725, he was appointed, along with Colonel Robert Munro of Fowlis, George Munro of Limlair, and David Bethune of Culnaskea, to attend the next meeting of the Synod of Ross and Sutherland, and prosecute a call given by the parishioners of Kiltearn to the Rev. John Balfour, minister of Logie-Easter.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
393, 402

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

«i»Alexander Monro, younger of Teanaird fl1666/82 Eldest son of William Monro of Teanaird & Catherine Munro of Foulis; on record 1666, 1674, 1682; said to have suc. father in Teanaird, but not found on record as such; m. 1680 *Isobel Ross, & had issue - George (d. young), Christian (m. John Munro of Milton of Katewell). May have predeceased father, as brother Farquhar was 'tutor of Teanaird' in 1703 - prob. to nephew George. *thus 'Earls of Ross'; Munro Tree says Catherine.

Munro Tree M/80 - wife Catherine [& 60 for dr]; Mackenzie,p. 401 - wife Isobel; Mackintosh Muniments, no. 501; Foulis Writs no. 255; Fasti, Medii Aevi, ed. D.E.R. Watt, vii 56; F.N. Reid, «u»Earls of Ross«/u», p. 28 - wife Isobel from Shandwick pedigree; NAS «u»Register of Sasines for Inverness, Ross & Cromarty, Sutherland«/u» 2 Nov 1682 - per D. Gordon.«/i»
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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 Christian Munro before 1708. Christian (daughter of Alexander Munro, of Teanoird and Catherine Ross) was born about 1683; died about 1724. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) - M/80

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/60

"John of Miltown of Catwall by a daughter of Teanards had Robert."

"John m first Christian dr of Alexander of Teanord and as well as Robert had Hugh and Christian, and second Ann Bethune of Culnaskeath widow of John Bain min of Dingwall."

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/80

"Alexr. of Teanard married Catherine daughter to Mr William Ross of Sandwick by whom he had a son George who dyed young and Christane married John Munro of Miltown."

Daughter of Alexander Munro V of Teanoird.

Ref: Clan Munro files - Munro, Henry Dallas - GEDCOM file HMUNRO.GED dated 9
Oct 1996

Christian died before 21 Jun 1723.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
393, 402

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

«i»Alexander Monro, younger of Teanaird fl1666/82 Eldest son of William Monro of Teanaird & Catherine Munro of Foulis; on record 1666, 1674, 1682; said to have suc. father in Teanaird, but not found on record as such; m. 1680 *Isobel Ross, & had issue - George (d. young), Christian (m. John Munro of Milton of Katewell). May have predeceased father, as brother Farquhar was 'tutor of Teanaird' in 1703 - prob. to nephew George. *thus 'Earls of Ross'; Munro Tree says Catherine.

Munro Tree M/80 - wife Catherine [& 60 for dr]; Mackenzie,p. 401 - wife Isobel; Mackintosh Muniments, no. 501; Foulis Writs no. 255; Fasti, Medii Aevi, ed. D.E.R. Watt, vii 56; F.N. Reid, «u»Earls of Ross«/u», p. 28 - wife Isobel from Shandwick pedigree; NAS «u»Register of Sasines for Inverness, Ross & Cromarty, Sutherland«/u» 2 Nov 1682 - per D. Gordon.«/i»
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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:

Farquhar Munro of Teanard was Tutor of Teanard in 1703, probably for his nephew, George.

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/52, M/79, M/81 & U/3

Robert of Ardullie married Isobell daughter to Alexr. Ross of pitkery by whom he had Alexr. James Hugh Andrew in Coul litster and Robert and a daughter Janet married to Teanard.

...dr Janet m Farquhar of Teanaird...

William of Teanard married Katherine daughter to Collonel Sir Hector Munro of ffowlis by whom he had Alexr. fferqr Mr Hector &c. and a daughter Margaret married John of Achany.

Ferquhard Munro of Teanard married Janet daughter to Robert Munro of Ardullie by whom he had Wm. Hector and Hugh Catherine Isobell Margaret and Christan.

Farquhar was Tutor of Teanaird 1703 probably for nephew George (Tean. list); dr Catherine m Robert Douglas in Katewell (FW 338).

Katherine his 3d daughter married William Munro of Teanard by whom she had Alexander Ferquhard Mr Hector John Donald George and a daughter Margaret married to Munro of Achany.

Ref: "History of the Munros" by A. Mackenzie - p. 97

Sir Robert, his son Robert Munro, "yr. of Fowlis, Member of Parliament"; George Munro of Culrain, George Munro of Culcairn, Andrew Munro of Westertown, George Munro of Newmore, Hugh Munro of Teaninich, Hector Munro of Novar, John Munro, yr. of Novar, Alexander Munro of Kilchoan, Farquhar Munro of Teanoird, Hugh Munro of Ardullie, and Hugh Munro of Kiltearn, are among "the considerable persons of the shires of Ross and Sutherland," who signed an address to George I. in December, 1714, imploring his Royal mercy for Simon Lord Lovat on his return from France at the instigation of Major James Fraser of Castleleathers.

Farquhar took much interest in the affairs of his native parish. His name appears frequently in the session records of Kiltearn and the Presbytery records of Dingwall. On 15 Mar 1708, the Session delivered the mortcloth of the parish into his custody, with directions to keep an account of those who used it outside the parish, and to collect the dues. This was apparently no easy task, and on 22 Jan 1710, the Session made the following entry: "The Session considering there is so much owing of the product of the mortcloth as may relieve the straits of the Godly poor within the parish, it's appointed that the clerk draw a precept upon Teanaird, Collector of the Mortcloth dues, for supplying the needs of the poor foresaid."

Farquhar died before 26 may 1721.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
398, 402-403

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.

Farquhar married Janet Munro. Janet (daughter of Robert Munro, VII of Ardullie and Isabella Ross) was born est 1649; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/52

"Robert of Ardullie married Isobell daughter to Alexr. Ross of pitkery by whom he had Alexr. James Hugh Andrew in Coul litster and Robert and a daughter Janet married to Teanard."

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/81

"Ferquhard Munro of Teanard married Janet daughter to Robert Munro of Ardullie by whom he had Wm. Hector and Hugh Catherine Isobell Margaret and Christan."

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
398, 403

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