Rev George Munro

Notes:

George studied for the ministry at the University, and King's College in Aberdeen where he obtained his M.A. degree in 1767, the same year as his brother Hugh. He was licensed on 28 Sep 1770 by the Presbytery of Uist and ordained by the same body in 1771. He was then sent as a missionary to Benbecula.

In Feb 1773, he was presented by King George III to the parish of South Uist, and admitted there on 2 Apr.

The Presbytery suspended him on 11 Apr 1780, but the sentence of suspension was removed on 16 Dec 1781.

On 28 Apr 1818, he was appointed to serve as one of his Majesty's Justices of the Peace, a post he held until his death in 1832. He was 90 years old.

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

[Alexander Munro] «i»Son of Rev. George Munro, min. of South Uist (1743-1832, of Erriboll branch) and Marion Macdonald; Ensign 1st Foot (Royal Scots) 6 Oct 1815; h.p. 25 March 1816 on reduction of 4th Bn; granted permission to live in West Indies 28 July 1817 (W.O.25.3232); Ensign 26th Foot 31 May 1826; Lieut. 16th Foot 26 Apr 1828; Capt 1 July 1841; Major 21 Apr 1854; Lt Colonel 18 Apr 1856; remained on full pay as Major 16th Foot; d. unm. at 57 North Hanover Street, Edinburgh, 20 Apr 1863, & buried Greyfriars churchyard in ground belonging to mother's family (M's of Boisdale).

MHM p. 355; Fasti new edition, vii p. 196; McCance card index of R.S. officers (SUSM library); Army List (1826) - commission '4' Oct 1815; Hart's Army List (1860) p. 55 - " 6 Oct; Scotsman 21 Apr 1863; James Brown, Greyfriars Epitaphs, (1867), p. 141; MacLeod Genealogy, ii , p. 105.
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References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
354-355

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

George married Marion MacDonald on 28 Nov 1778. Marion was born about 1744; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Lt Col Alexander Munro was born about 1779; died on 20 Apr 1863 in Edinburgh, , Midlothian, Scotland; was buried in Edinburgh, , Midlothian, Scotland.
2. Angus Munro was born about 1781; and died.
3. Marion Munro was born est 1783; and died.

Notes:

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/31

"...son Robert said to be Captain who m 1703 Christian dr of Hugh Fraser of Eskadale and was father of John min of South Uist and then Eddrachillis d 1755."

John studied for the Church at the University, and at King's College, Aberdeen, where he graduated M.A. in 1728. He served for a time as chaplain in the family of George Lord Reay. After receiving his license from the Presbytery of Tongue on 8 Aug 1732, he was ordained and admitted as minister of South Uist on 14 Jan 1737.

South Uist was predominantly Catholic having some 100 Protestants in a population of about 1300 adults. His position there for nearly eight years was anything but pleasant.

On receiving a call to Edderachilles on 7 Mar 1743, from the Presbytery of Tongue, he at once accepted and was inducted there on 21 Jun. He found the work there much more congenial. His stipend was 800 marks Scots. He served there for 19 years until his death in 1755.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
354

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

John married Christina MacLeod. Christina was born about 1711; died on 9 Mar 1795 in Waterstein, Isle Of Skye, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Christina was the daughter of William Macleod of Oze and Waterstein in the Isle of Skye. She was the widow of the Rev. Kenneth Bethune, minister of Kilmuir, Skye.

After John died, Christina returned to live on the Isle of Skye.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
354

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:

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/31

"Hugh Munro of Eriboll married Euffem daughter to Hugh McKy of Scoury by whom he had John Robert George Donald and Hugh."

"...son Robert said to be Captain who m 1703 Christian dr of Hugh Fraser of Eskadale and was father of John min of South Uist and then Eddrachillis d 1755."

Robert joined the army and attained the rank of Captain in Dumbarton's Regiment, later called the Royal Regiment of 1st Foot of the British line. At the same time, his uncle, General Hugh Mackay of Scourie was also a Captain in the same regiment.

In 1672, King Charles II, lent the regiment to King Louis of France, and Robert took part in the expedition against the United Provinces. Captain Mackay disapproved of King Louis' goals and resigned his commission. He then entered the service of the States-General, and was appointed Captain in the Scottish Dutch Brigade. His nephew, Robert of Erribol accompanied him.

In 1685, the Brigade was called home to assist in quelling Monmouth's rebellion, on which occasion Captain Mackay was created a Major-General and appointed a member of the Scottish Privy Council. General Mackay and Captain Robert Munro were subsequently engaged in Scotland and Ireland, fighting for William, Prince of Orange.

After retiring from the army, Robert was married and raised a large family of sons. All of his sons except his heir, John, went abroad.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p. 353-354

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.

Robert married Christian Fraser in 1703. Christian was born about 1686; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/31

"...son Robert said to be Captain who m 1703 Christian dr of Hugh Fraser of Eskadale and was father of John min of South Uist and then Eddrachillis d 1755."

Christian was the daughter of Hugh Fraser of Aigas.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
353-354

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:

Hugh Munro of Eriboll married the daughter of Hugh McKy of Scoury. He was Commissioner of Supply for Sutherland in 1685, 1689 and 1690.

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/30

"Hector Munro of Eriboll married Elizabeth daughter to Thomas Fraser of Strui by whom he had Hugh William Donald and Hector his eldest daughter married John John /sic/ McKy of Skerra."

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/31

"Hugh Munro of Eriboll married Euffem daughter to Hugh McKy of Scoury by whom he had John Robert George Donald and Hugh."

"Hugh of Erriboll, Commissioner of supply for Sutherland 1685, 1689, 1690; son Robert said to be Captain who m 1703 Christian dr of Hugh Fraser of Eskadale and was father of John min of South Uist and then Eddrachillis d 1755."

In Feb 1668, Hugh's brother-in-law, William Mackay, was on his way to Orkney when he was seized at Dunnet by the Earl of Caithness. He was carried to Thurso and imprisoned in a loathsome dungeon where he was confined for some time and barbarously treated. He was ultamately released and sent home in an open boat, but on the day after his arrival, he died from the effects of his treatment.

In March 1668, William Sinclair of Dunbeath, a cousin of the Earl of Caithness, invaded Lord Reay's country and kidnapped Hugh, his brother William, and his uncle William of Rosehall. He took them to Caithness and imprisoned them in Castle Sinclair, in pits and foul dungeons, where he left them confined for several weeks.

As Hugh's brother-in-law, Hector was on the way to Edinburgh the following August, he was waylaid and assassinated in Aberdeenshire by William Sinclair of Dunbeath and John Sinclair of Murkle, who were cousins of the Earl of Caithness.

In Dec 1668, Hugh Munro, John Lord Reay, and John, Earl of Sutherland lodged a complaint against the Earl of Caithness before the Court of Justiciary. The complaint cited the murder of William and Hector Mackay, and the invasion and kidnapping.

To meet this complaint, the Earl of Caithness raised a counter action against the complainers, alleging several crimes extending back as far as 1649. In both actions, the respective parties were summoned to appear in Court the same day on 10 Dec 1668.

It was found that the complaint lodged by the Earl of Caithness was based on false information and was abandonded. The other complaint was settled by a compromise agreeable to both.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
351-353

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 Euphemia MacKay. Euphemia (daughter of Hugh MacKay, Of Scourie and Ann Corbet) was born about 1643; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She is called Euphemia (or Euffem) in ref (1) and on p. 353 of ref (2), but p. 469 of ref (2) calls her Elizabeth.

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - M/31

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
353, 469

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.