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Clan Munro USA
Genealogy Pages
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 Abt 1725 - Yes, date unknown
Generation: 1
| 1. | Margaret Morrison was born about 1725 (daughter of John Morrison and Mary MacKenzie); and died. Notes:
References:
(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
408
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.
Family/Spouse: John Blair. John was born about 1723 in Of, Perth, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Generation: 2
| 2. | John Morrison was born about 1701 in Of, Petty, Scotland (son of Rev. John Morrison and Christian Munro); died on 9 Nov 1774 in Prob., Petty, Scotland. Notes:
John served as minister of Petty 1759-1774. He was quite talented as a poet and was called "the Bard."
There was a prevalent belief in Petty and in other parts of the Highlands that Rev. John Morrison was endowed with the gift of prophecy.
References:
(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
408
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
John married Mary MacKenzie on 8 Jul 1766 in Prob., Petty, Scotland. Mary was born about 1736; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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| 3. | Mary MacKenzie was born about 1736; and died. Notes:
Mary was baptized by her husband, John. Later they were married.
References:
(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
408
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. | Rev. John Morrison was born about 1682; died on 1 Jun 1747. Notes:
Rev. John Morrison served successively as minister of Glenelg, Boleskine, Gairloch, and Urray.
References:
(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
408-409
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The following is a transcription of RW "Billy" Munro's genealogy notes:
[Alexander Monro] «i»Son of David Monro of Killichoan & Margaret Mackenzie; on record as 'younger of Killichoan' 1696, 1697, and as 'of Killichoan' 1703, (1708,1710), 1711,1716; m. Janet MacKillican, with issue - John (suc., d. 1769), David, Robert (d. 1746), Christian (m. Rev. John Morrison, cont 1715 & d. 1770), Janet (bap. 3 June 1704), & Margaret. Alexander seems to have died between May 1727 & Feb 1728. On record at eldest son's (John) marriage 1725 as 'elder of Killichoan'; John still 'younger of Killichoan' 24 May 1727, but 'of Killichoan' by Feb 28, 1728; on Teaninich funeral invitatioin list , 1703; took part in Dingwall election riot 1721; town Councillor 1716/19/21.
Munro Tree M/84; RWM, Killichoan memo (1986 typescript) p. 3;MHM pp. 407-9; Foulis Writs nos. 291, 312, 316, (329 & 336 for son John of Killichoan); W. McGill, Old Ross-shire and Scotland, i no 86 - dr Christian, i 607; Fasti vii 49 - dr Christian; Kiltearn Old Parish Register - dr Janet; Inverness Sasines viii 249 (15 Nov 1725); Dingwall Town Council Minutes 20 Oct 1716, 29 Sep 1719, 3 Oct 1721 (in Session Papers [Signet Library Collection] 57/5); NAS Northern Circuit Book, 2 May 1722; [Scottish Historical Review 38/91-2 - Oct 1959]; Northern Chronicle, 31/5/1893 - Teaninich Funeral List; Kiltearn Kirk Session Minutes.
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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 about 1715. Christian (daughter of Alexander Munro, of Killichoan and Janet MacKillican) was born about 1684; died on 18 Mar 1770. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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| 5. | Christian Munro was born about 1684 (daughter of Alexander Munro, of Killichoan and Janet MacKillican); died on 18 Mar 1770. Notes:
Ref: The Munro Book - M/84
Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/84
"Alexr. of Killichoan married Janet daughter to Mr John McGilligin of Alnes by whom he had John David Robert Christane Janet and Margaret."
References:
(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
408-409
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The following is a transcription of RW "Billy" Munro's genealogy notes:
[Alexander Monro] «i»Son of David Monro of Killichoan & Margaret Mackenzie; on record as 'younger of Killichoan' 1696, 1697, and as 'of Killichoan' 1703, (1708,1710), 1711,1716; m. Janet MacKillican, with issue - John (suc., d. 1769), David, Robert (d. 1746), Christian (m. Rev. John Morrison, cont 1715 & d. 1770), Janet (bap. 3 June 1704), & Margaret. Alexander seems to have died between May 1727 & Feb 1728. On record at eldest son's (John) marriage 1725 as 'elder of Killichoan'; John still 'younger of Killichoan' 24 May 1727, but 'of Killichoan' by Feb 28, 1728; on Teaninich funeral invitatioin list , 1703; took part in Dingwall election riot 1721; town Councillor 1716/19/21.
Munro Tree M/84; RWM, Killichoan memo (1986 typescript) p. 3;MHM pp. 407-9; Foulis Writs nos. 291, 312, 316, (329 & 336 for son John of Killichoan); W. McGill, Old Ross-shire and Scotland, i no 86 - dr Christian, i 607; Fasti vii 49 - dr Christian; Kiltearn Old Parish Register - dr Janet; Inverness Sasines viii 249 (15 Nov 1725); Dingwall Town Council Minutes 20 Oct 1716, 29 Sep 1719, 3 Oct 1721 (in Session Papers [Signet Library Collection] 57/5); NAS Northern Circuit Book, 2 May 1722; [Scottish Historical Review 38/91-2 - Oct 1959]; Northern Chronicle, 31/5/1893 - Teaninich Funeral List; Kiltearn Kirk Session Minutes.
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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.
Children:
- 2. John Morrison was born about 1701 in Of, Petty, Scotland; died on 9 Nov 1774 in Prob., Petty, Scotland.
- Norman Morrison was born about 1708; died on 11 Feb 1777 in Prob., Uig, Lewis, Scotland.
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Generation: 4
| 10. | Alexander Munro, of Killichoan was born about 1653 (son of David Munro, of Killichoan and Margaret MacKenzie); died on May 1727-Feb 1728. Notes:
Alexander Munro of Killichoan.
Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) - M/83 & M/84
Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/83, M/84
David of Killichoan married Margaret daughter to Rory McKenzie of ffairburn by whom he had Alexr. John William &c.
Alexr. of Killichoan married Janet daughter to Mr John McGilligin of Alnes by whom he had John David Robert Christane Janet and Margaret.
For McGilligen of Alness see also L/19.
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 Jamor James Fraser of Castleleathers.
Alexander was an elder in the Kiltearn Church for many years. On 14 Jun 1708, the Session instructed him to "deal with the generality of the people of Killichoan absent from church, to attend the ordinances on the Sabbath day, with certification that if they continue in that Godless practice they would be obliged to answer the Session and be censured accordingly." On 20 Feb 1710, he and his uncle, Donald, were appointed to keep the Session informed as to those in their locality who did not regulary attend church.
References:
(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
407, 409
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The following is a transcription of RW "Billy" Munro's genealogy notes:
[Alexander Monro] «i»Son of David Monro of Killichoan & Margaret Mackenzie; on record as 'younger of Killichoan' 1696, 1697, and as 'of Killichoan' 1703, (1708,1710), 1711,1716; m. Janet MacKillican, with issue - John (suc., d. 1769), David, Robert (d. 1746), Christian (m. Rev. John Morrison, cont 1715 & d. 1770), Janet (bap. 3 June 1704), & Margaret. Alexander seems to have died between May 1727 & Feb 1728. On record at eldest son's (John) marriage 1725 as 'elder of Killichoan'; John still 'younger of Killichoan' 24 May 1727, but 'of Killichoan' by Feb 28, 1728; on Teaninich funeral invitatioin list , 1703; took part in Dingwall election riot 1721; town Councillor 1716/19/21.
Munro Tree M/84; RWM, Killichoan memo (1986 typescript) p. 3;MHM pp. 407-9; Foulis Writs nos. 291, 312, 316, (329 & 336 for son John of Killichoan); W. McGill, Old Ross-shire and Scotland, i no 86 - dr Christian, i 607; Fasti vii 49 - dr Christian; Kiltearn Old Parish Register - dr Janet; Inverness Sasines viii 249 (15 Nov 1725); Dingwall Town Council Minutes 20 Oct 1716, 29 Sep 1719, 3 Oct 1721 (in Session Papers [Signet Library Collection] 57/5); NAS Northern Circuit Book, 2 May 1722; [Scottish Historical Review 38/91-2 - Oct 1959]; Northern Chronicle, 31/5/1893 - Teaninich Funeral List; Kiltearn Kirk Session Minutes.
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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.
Alexander married Janet MacKillican. Janet (daughter of John McGilligan, Of Fodderty and Catherine Munro) was born about 1655; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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| 11. | Janet MacKillican was born about 1655 (daughter of John McGilligan, Of Fodderty and Catherine Munro); and died. Notes:
Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) - M/84
Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/84
"Alexr. of Killichoan married Janet daughter to Mr John McGilligin of Alnes by whom he had John David Robert Christane Janet and Margaret."
"For McGilligen of Alness see also L/19."
Janet was the daughter of Rev. John Mackillican, minister of Fodderty, and of Alness.
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The following is a transcription of RW "Billy" Munro's genealogy notes:
[Alexander Monro] «i»Son of David Monro of Killichoan & Margaret Mackenzie; on record as 'younger of Killichoan' 1696, 1697, and as 'of Killichoan' 1703, (1708,1710), 1711,1716; m. Janet MacKillican, with issue - John (suc., d. 1769), David, Robert (d. 1746), Christian (m. Rev. John Morrison, cont 1715 & d. 1770), Janet (bap. 3 June 1704), & Margaret. Alexander seems to have died between May 1727 & Feb 1728. On record at eldest son's (John) marriage 1725 as 'elder of Killichoan'; John still 'younger of Killichoan' 24 May 1727, but 'of Killichoan' by Feb 28, 1728; on Teaninich funeral invitatioin list , 1703; took part in Dingwall election riot 1721; town Councillor 1716/19/21.
Munro Tree M/84; RWM, Killichoan memo (1986 typescript) p. 3;MHM pp. 407-9; Foulis Writs nos. 291, 312, 316, (329 & 336 for son John of Killichoan); W. McGill, Old Ross-shire and Scotland, i no 86 - dr Christian, i 607; Fasti vii 49 - dr Christian; Kiltearn Old Parish Register - dr Janet; Inverness Sasines viii 249 (15 Nov 1725); Dingwall Town Council Minutes 20 Oct 1716, 29 Sep 1719, 3 Oct 1721 (in Session Papers [Signet Library Collection] 57/5); NAS Northern Circuit Book, 2 May 1722; [Scottish Historical Review 38/91-2 - Oct 1959]; Northern Chronicle, 31/5/1893 - Teaninich Funeral List; Kiltearn Kirk Session Minutes.
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References:
(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
407
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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