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Clan Munro USA
Genealogy Pages
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 Abt 1608 - 1698 (~ 90 years)
Generation: 1
| 1. | Hugh Munro was born about 1608 (son of Rev. Alexander Munro and Janet Cumming); died in 1698 in Of, Durness, Scotland. Notes:
Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/63
Hugh studied philosophy at the University of Aberdeen for a year. On 22 Dec 1653, he was admitted to the Gaelic bursary by the Presbytery of Dingwall. He received his M.A. degree in 1657.
On 20 Jan 1663, Hugh succeeded his father as minister of Durness, having been appointed by the Presbytery of Caithness.
He died in 1698, after 36 years of service in Durness.
References:
(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
391-392
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- Isabella Munro was born est 1655; and died.
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Generation: 2
| 2. | Rev. Alexander Munro was born about 1579 (son of Hector Munro, I Of Milntown Of Katewell and Margaret Gollen); died in 1653. Notes:
Rev. Alexander Munro was minister of Durness from 1620 to 1653. One reference gives his death date as 1643.
Alexander's wife, Janet Cummings (or Cumming) was the daughter of James Cumming and Margaret (Fraser) Cumming. Margaret was the daughter of Hugh Fraser, 5th Lord Lovat and a descendant of English and Scottish royalty including Robert II King of Scots, James IV King of Scots, King Edward III of England and King Henry VII of England.
Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/54 & M/63
Clan Munro files - Chambers, John
- Cones, Mona
- Stroud, Anna Margaret - Royal Descents of Pres. Monroe
- Guilford, Dr. Joan S.
Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/54
"Hector of Miltown of Catwell married Gollen Bailzie of Rosmarkies daughter Margaret by whom he had Robert Hugh John Mr Alexr. Wm. George Farquhar Hector Andrew Donald and [? five] daughters."
Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/63
"Mr Alexr. Minister of Durness by Janet Cuming had Mr John Donald Hector Mr Hugh Munro."
"Alexander min of Durness d 1643, son Donald identified as schoolmaster of Alness 1650...dr Agnes."
Minister of Durness from 1620 to 1653. Translated the Psalms into Gaelic and turned other portions of Bible into rhyme which were known as "Sandy Munro's verses."
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. vi
Alexander, the 'poet preacher' of Durness in Sutherland whose Gaelic translations of Bible passages were long remembered as 'Sandy Munro's verses', had taught in Strathnaver.
Alexander served as minister of Durness 1620-1633. It is said that when Alexander began his ministry, that the people were almost heathens, but that he had great success in reforming them.
He translated large sections of the Bible into Gaelic including the four Gospels and most of the Psalms. He also turned many Bible verses into rhyme, which became known as Sandy Munro's verses. He also composed several original Gaelic poems.
He died before 22 Dec 1653.
References:
(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
391
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.
Alexander married Janet Cumming. Janet (daughter of James Cummings and Margaret Fraser) was born about 1581; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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| 3. | Janet Cumming was born about 1581 (daughter of James Cummings and Margaret Fraser); and died. Notes:
Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/63
"Mr Alexr. Minister of Durness by Janet Cuming had Mr John Donald Hector Mr Hugh Munro."
Janet was the daughter of James and Margaret (Fraser) Cumming and a descendant of King Henry VII of England and Elizabeth of York, the daughter of King Edward IV of England.
References:
(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
391
(2) Clan Munro files - Redden, Virginia R. - Ancestry of James Monroe,
President of the United States
(3) Clan Munro files - Redden, Virginia R. - "The Monroe Family of Virginia" -
compiled by Nancy E. Harris - Jul 1988 - p. 6
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.
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Generation: 3
| 4. | Hector Munro, I Of Milntown Of Katewell was born about 1544 in Of, Miltown, Of, Katewell (son of Hugh Munro, of Ferrytown, of Obsdale and Anne Morrison); died in 1620. Notes:
Hector and Margaret may have had three other daughters besides the children listed.
References:
(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - M/54
(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
390
(3) Clan Munro files - Redden, Virginia R. - Ancestry of James Monroe,
President of the United States
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.
Hector married Margaret Gollen. Margaret (daughter of John Baillie) was born about 1549; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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| 5. | Margaret Gollen was born about 1549 (daughter of John Baillie); and died. Notes:
Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/54
"Hector of Miltown of Catwell married Gollen Bailzie of Rosmarkies daughter Margaret by whom he had Robert Hugh John Mr Alexr. Wm. George Farquhar Hector Andrew Donald and [? five] daughters."
Margaret Gollan - not Margaret Baille as defined in Mackenzie's MUNRO FAMILY book. Note by Munro Historian R.W. Munro, Edinburgh, Scotland, 1993.
Ref: Clan Munro files - Munro, Henry Dallas - GEDCOM file HMUNRO.GED dated 9
Oct 1996
Margaret was not the daughter of John Baillie as stated in ref 2 p. 390 and in ref 3. John was a descendant of Sir William Wallace, the famous Scottish patriot.
Hector and Margaret may have had three other daughters besides the children listed.
References:
(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - M/54
(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
390
(3) Clan Munro files - Redden, Virginia R. - Ancestry of James Monroe,
President of the United States
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.
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| 7. | Margaret Fraser was born about 1563 (daughter of Hugh Fraser, 6th Earl Of Lovat and Lady Elizabeth Stewart); 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.
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Generation: 4
| 8. | Hugh Munro, of Ferrytown, of Obsdale was born about 1507 (son of Alexander Munro, of Kiltearn and Janet McLean); and died. 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:
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.
Hugh married Anne Morrison. Anne was born about 1520; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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| 9. | Anne Morrison was born about 1520; and died. 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.
Children:
- Alexander Munro was born about 1541; and died.
- Rev. William Munro was born about 1542; and died.
- 4. Hector Munro, I Of Milntown Of Katewell was born about 1544 in Of, Miltown, Of, Katewell; died in 1620.
- Hugh Munro was born about 1546 in Of, Kincraig, Scotland; and died.
- Robert Munro was born about 1548; and died.
- Donald Munro was born about 1550 in Of, Obsdale, Scotland; and died.
- John Munro was born about 1552; died in 1570 in Ness, Of, Chanonry, Scotland.
- Farquhar Munro was born about 1554; and died.
- Andrew Munro was born about 1556; and died.
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| 10. | John Baillie was born about 1526 (son of William Baillie); and died. Notes:
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
Birth:
Clan Munro files - Arnold, Wylie Hall, Jr.
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| 15. | Lady Elizabeth Stewart was born about 1547 (daughter of John Stewart and Lady Elizabeth Gordon); 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.
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