George Munro, of Culrain

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(The following is from the "Clan Munro Magazine" - NO. 26, 2012 - "Sir Charles Munro - The Ninth Baronet" - by Hector Munro of Foulis)

«i»George, as a minor, had been cheated out of his rightful inheritance, the 15,000 acre Culrain estate, by Sir Hector Munro of Novar who, after actingas a trustee, obtained permission from his fellow trustees to resign and then proceeded to purchase the estate from them, for what was considered the wholly inadequate sum of £5,000 (modern-day equivalent of £500,000), in a blatant breech of faith. Undoubtedly, the young Charles was brought up on tales of this outrage, which must have had a profound influence on the father and the son's actions later in life, when they saw the possibility of succeeding to the greater prize of Foulis Estate and the Chieftainship of the Clan.«/i»
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George of Culraine married the daughter of John Montgomery of Milmount House, Ross (or of Milntown).

George's father had borrowed 5000 pounds from Sir Hector Munro of Novar to pay his debts, and had given a bond on the estate of Culrain. After Charles' death, Sir Hector took possession of Culrain in gross breach of faith towards Charles and his son, George, who was at the time a minor. Thus Sir Hector acquired Culrain for the very inadequate sum of 5000 pounds.

George refused to recognize the sale to Sir Hector Munro of Novar.

George entered the army, and was a Captain in the Fraser Fencibles, raised in 1794 by Colonel James Fraser of Belladrum. George distinguished himself with his regiment in Ireland during the rebellion there.

He retired in 1798 and joined the Ross and Cromarty Rangers, raised in 1799, and placed under the command of Colonel Lewis Mackenzie.

George sold Rhicullen and Rosebank to Mr. Macleay of Newmore, and sold Culcairn in 1818 to Hugh Rose-Ross of Calrossie and Cromarty for 16,500 pounds.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie (1898) - p. 207-209

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

George married Margaret Montgomery in 1792. Margaret was born about 1771; died in 1847. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Mary Munro was born in 1794; died on 1 Nov 1863 in South Lambert, London; was buried in Kensal Cem..
2. Sir Charles Munro, XXVII of Foulis, 9th Baronet was born on 20 May 1795; died on 12 Jul 1886 in Southport, Merseyside, England, United Kingdom; was buried in Southport, Merseyside, England, United Kingdom.
3. John Munro was born in 1796; died in 1846.

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Charles Munro of Culrain married the youngest daughter of Charles Ross of Inverchassley.

When he inherited the Culrain estate, he found it burdened with a debt of nearly 6000 pounds. He was obliged to execute a deed by which he appointed several trustees for the purpose of paying his debts. Among the trustees were Sir Hugh Munro of Foulis and Sir Hector Munro of Novar. Sir Hugh declined to act as a trustee.

In 1778, Charles joined the 71st Regiment, then known as Lord Macleod's Highlanders. He was appointed Lieutenant in the first battalion. He took a very active part in recruiting for the regiment, and it is said that he pressed several men "taking them out of their beds to make up his company."

He accompanied his battalion to Jersey, and thence to Portsmouth, where in Jan 1779, it embarked under the command of Lord Macleod, and arrived in Madras Roads on 20 Jan 1780. The following July, it joined the army under Sir Hector Munro of Novar at St. Thomas Mount, Near Madras.

Lieutenant Charles Munro of Culrain was engaged in all the battles fought against Hyder Ali in the Carnatic. For his services during this campaign, he was promoted to Captain.

He was fatally wounded at the capture of Benares, from where he was removed to St. Thomas' Mount where he died of his wounds in 1782 (ref. (2)) or 1783 (ref. (1)).

Charles had borrowed 5000 pounds from Sir Hector Munro of Novar to pay his debts, and had given a bond on the estate of Culrain. After Charles' death, Sir Hector took possession of Culrain in gross breach of faith towards the Charles and his son, who was at the time a minor.

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro (1978) - R/12

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie (1898) - p. 206-207

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

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Charles married Mary Anne Ross. Mary was born about 1727; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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James inherited the farm, Meikle Daan, as his portion. He married Ann, the daughter of James Graham, Edderton. His wife is said to have been a beautiful woman, but she was in comparatively humble circumstances. The marriage so highly incensed James' two elder brothers that they resolved upon separating them. She was forcibly carried away during the night and shipped to "the then penal settlement of New York", where she remained for many years, unknown to her husband at Daan. In Aug 1737, James' brother, Gustavus made the curious remark: "I hope Katharine Graham is away, as you can oblige me let her not see land till she arrives at Georgia."

The treatment which Ann received natually displeased her relations, and they ultimately applied to the head of their family, Graham of Drynie, in the Black Isle, to call the Munros to account for their conduct toward their relative. The charges against the Munros were investigated.

A notice circulated about the missing woman was seen by her employer. Her husband was informed and "he thereupon petitioned Parliament to have his wife returned to him, with the result, it is said, that a man-of-war was sent to bring her home. The ship arrived in the Cormarty Firth where the heartlessly exiled Mrs. Munro was safely landed at Ballintraid and joyfully welcomed by her devoted husband, after which they lived happily together for many years.

James continued to live at the farm of Daan in the parish of Edderton during the lifetime of his two elder brothers.

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro (1978) - R/10

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie (1898) - p. 203, 205-206

(3) "The Highlander" - Nov/Dec 86 - p. 71-72

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James married Anne Graham. Anne was born about 1702 in Kilmachalmaig, , , Scotland; died in in Kincardine, , Ross and Cromarty, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Birthplace unverified (Kilmachalmaig, Kincardine Parish)

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George received from his father, the estate of Culrain in the parish of Kincardine, and Culcairn in the parish of Rosskeen. He lived in the mansion house of Culcairn.

His first wife was the daughter of Lodovic Dunbar of Grange. His second wife was the daughter of Sir John Cunningham of Enterkin. His third wife was the daughter of Hugh Wallace of Inglistown. He only had children by his first two wives.

George served as Commissioner of Supply for Ross or Sutherland in 1690, 1695 and 1704.

George was one of "the considerable persons of the shires of Ross and Sutherland," who signed an address to King George I in December, 1714, imploring his Royal mercy for Simon Lord Lovat on his return from France at the instigation of Major James Fraser of Castleleathers.

He died in Dec 1725 (ref. (1)) or Dec 1724 (ref. (2)).

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro (1978) - M/82, R/6, R/10

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie (1898) - p. 97, 203

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

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George was buried in the churchyard at Rosskeen.

George married Anne Cunningham in Jul 1697. Anne was born about 1670; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - R/10

"George Munro of Culrain married thrice...2 Anne daughter to Sir John Cunningham of Enterkin mother to Gustavus James Christane Elizabeth Isobell and Helen..."

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