David Munro

Notes:

Ref (1) calls his name David and ref (2) says Donald.

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/41

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
466

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Birth:
Assynt

Notes:

Error alert: Some researchers says George was the son of Hugh Munro of Assynt instead of his grandson.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
466

(2) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/38, Q/41

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Birth:
George was born at Assynt.

George married Marjory Ross. Marjory (daughter of Hugh Ross) was born est 1615 in , , Sutherland, Scotland; died about 1648 in , , , Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
466

(2) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/41

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Birth:
Margory was born at Assynt.

Notes:

William Munro of Mid-Swordale was also known as "of Clynes." In 1590, he purchased the lands of Meikle and Little Clyne from Hector Munro of Foulis for "great sums of money." He also received a fourth of Swordell from his brother, Hector, in 1610.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
465-466

(2) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/18, Q/38

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Birth:
"Mid-Swordale, Kiltearn Par., Scotland"

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.

William married Euphemia Ross, of Achnacloich. Euphemia (daughter of Hugh Ross, I of Achnacloich and Isabel Munro) was born about 1565 in Rosskeen, , Ross and Cromarty, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Euphemia (or Euffem) was the daughter of Hugh Ross of Achnacloich.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
466

(2) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/38

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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.

Achnacloich

Died:
Euphemia died after 1615.

Notes:

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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 Hugh Munro was the first of Assynt. He received the lands of Assynt and Inchcoulter, now Balconie, on the north bank of the Allt-Grand, parish of Alness from John Leslie, bishop of Ross. The grant was confirmed by King James VI on 19 Mar 1580. He also had a grant of other lands in Ross-shire. In 1552, Queen Mary granted him the non-entry and other dues of half the "lands of Ferrincosque in Brachat," lying between the rivers Shin and Cassley, namely the half of Inveran, with the half of the mill, multures, and fishing, the half respectively of Linside, Alltbeg, and Achness, with the half of the fishing lying in Queen Mary's hands since "the redemption and lowsing tharof maid be Thomas Dingwall of Kildun, furth of the handis of George Munro of Dochcarty."

In 1577, King James VI granted to Hugh and his wife, a Crown charter of half the lands of the Intown of Easter Aird, in the parish of Fearn, "occupied by Hugh Munro, and alienated in heritage to him and his wife by James Dunbar of Tarbat." In 1584, Hugh bought from George Ross, X of Balnagowan, the lands of Strath-Oykel, Inverchassly, Glenminck, and the wood of Scatwell, "with Lounillodoch, Cromlie, the salmon fishing of the Halfapolmorall, Stronroschir, with the salmon fishing," all in Strath-Oykel and Strathcarron.

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The following is from «u»The Monroe Book«/u» p. 6:

«i»Hugh, third son of Robert, called Hugh of Assynt, married Christane, daughter of Robert Munro of Carbsdale, ancestry not provided but obviously a cousin.
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References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
42, 465

(2) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q, Q/18

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

Birth:
Foulis Castle

Died:
Assynt

Buried:
Hugh was buried at Chancery of Ross.

Hugh married Christian Munro. Christian (daughter of Robert Munro, of Carbisdale) was born about 1528 in Bonar Bridge, , Ross and Cromarty, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The identity of Christian's (or Christane's) father is in doubt. Ref (1) says her father was Hector Munro of Carbisdale. Ref (2) says her father was Robert Munro of Carbisdale, who was the son of Hector Munro of Carbisdale.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
350

(2) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - M/26, Q/18

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Birth:
"Carbisdale, Kincardine, Cromarty, Scotland, (later renamed Culrain)"

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:

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - L/4

"George Munro of Miltown and Davochgartie married Fraser of Phopachies daughter by whom he had ... 3 daughters Janet Lady Pulrossie 2 Lady Culbockie and the 3d. Lady Achnacloich..."

"...and drs Janet m John Murray and Spanyiedaill and Pulrossie, Margaret m Hugh Fraser of Culbokie and Guisachan, and Isabel m Hugh Ross of Achnacloich."

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Hugh married Isabel Munro. Isabel (daughter of George Monro, of Milntown & Dochcarty and Janet Fraser, of Phopachy) was born est 1543; died on 24 Dec 1594. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Isabel's husband was Hugh Ross of Achnacloich. She was Lady Achnacloich III.

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - L/4

"George Munro of Miltown and Davochgartie married Fraser of Phopachies daughter by whom he had ... 3 daughters Janet Lady Pulrossie 2 Lady Culbockie and the 3d. Lady Achnacloich..."

"...and drs Janet m John Murray and Spanyiedaill and Pulrossie, Margaret m Hugh Fraser of Culbokie and Guisachan, and Isabel m Hugh Ross of Achnacloich."

Ref: "History of the Munros" by A. Mackenzie (1898) - p. 277

Isabel, who married Hugh Ross, II. of Achnacloich, parish of Rosskeen, with issue. She died on the 24th of December, 1594, her husband surviving her until the 10th of September, 1621.

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