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Clan Munro USA
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 Est 1580 - Yes, date unknown
Generation: 1
Generation: 2
| 2. | Hector Munro, Of Kiltearn was born about 1549 in Of, Kiltearn, Scotland (son of John Munro, of Kiltearn and Christian Urquhart); died about 1620. Notes:
References:
(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - M/72
(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
380
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 Sutherland. Margaret was born est 1551; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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| 3. | Margaret Sutherland was born est 1551; and died. Notes:
Margaret was the daughter of John Sutherland of Balblair (or Ballavarde).
In 1589, she was named in witchcraft allegations.
References:
(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - M/72
(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p. 380
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
Children:
- William Munro, Of Kiltearn was born about 1574 in Of, Kiltearn, Scotland; died about 1666.
- Robert Munro was born about 1576; died in 1631 in Wittenberg, , Baden-Württemberg, Germany; was buried in Wittenberg, , Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
- Catherine Munro was born about 1578; and died.
- 1. Janet Munro was born est 1580; and died.
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Generation: 3
| 4. | John Munro, of Kiltearn was born about 1511 in Of, Kiltearn (son of Alexander Munro, of Kiltearn and Janet McLean); and died. Notes:
John Munro of Kiltearn and his five brothers were known as "Sliochd Alasdair mhic Huistain."
Although John was the fourth son, for some family reason, he succeeded his father and inherited the Kiltearn estate.
He was portioner of Kiltearn having the south or nether half while his brother, Farquhar had the north or upper half.
Robert Munro, fifteenth Baron of Foulis, "disposed in feu and for service the lands of Kiltearn" to John.
John died near the end of the 16th century.
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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/71
(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
379-380
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 Urquhart. Christian was born est 1513; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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| 5. | Christian Urquhart was born est 1513; and died. Notes:
Christian was the daughter of Thomas Urquhart of Ferrytown, parish of Resolis.
References:
(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - M/71
(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p. 380
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
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Generation: 4
| 8. | Alexander Munro, of Kiltearn was born about 1481 (son of Hugh Munro, I of Coul and Jane Cattanach); and died. 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]
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| 9. | Janet McLean was born about 1482 (daughter of Ferquhar McLean, of Dochgarroch); and died. 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.
Children:
- Donald Munro was born about 1505; died about 1580 in Kiltearn, , Ross-Shire, Scotland; was buried in Kiltearn, , Ross-Shire, Scotland.
- Hugh Munro, of Ferrytown, of Obsdale was born about 1507; and died.
- Alexander Crechan Munro, of Ardullie was born about 1509; and died.
- 4. John Munro, of Kiltearn was born about 1511 in Of, Kiltearn; and died.
- Farquhar Munro, of Teanoird was born about 1513.
- William Munro, of Nether Culcraggie was born about 1515 in Of, Culcragie; and died.
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