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Clan Munro USA
Genealogy Pages
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 Est 1686 - Yes, date unknown
Generation: 1
| 1. | Elizabeth Munro was born est 1686 (daughter of David Munro and Margaret Munro); and died. Notes:
Ref. (1) does not mention Elizabeth as a member of this family.
References:
(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - L/60
(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
505
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
Family/Spouse: James MacKay, Of Borgy. James was born est 1684 in Of, Borgy, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Generation: 2
| 2. | David Munro was born est 1643 (son of John Munro and Isobel Anderson); died about 1693; was buried in Reay Churchyard, Reay, Scotland. Notes:
David studied at St. Andrews University and was appointed as a colleague and then successor to his father as the minister of Reay. He was admitted to the parish of Reay before 6 Aug 1656.
He received the land of Tubeg from his parents in 1665.
A memorial tablet was built into the wall of the old Church in Reay. It was two feet long and twenty inches wide showing the date, 1691 and the letters "D.M." and "M.M.", his initials and those of his wife. The last sentence on the tablet read, "This ile belongs to Mr David Munro and Margaret Munro."
References:
(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - L/58, L/59
(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
505
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
David married Margaret Munro. Margaret (daughter of Robert Munro and Isabella Munro) was born est 1664; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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| 3. | Margaret Munro was born est 1664 (daughter of Robert Munro and Isabella Munro); and died. Notes:
Ref. (1) does not list Margaret as a daughter in this family.
References:
(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - L/86
(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
505
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
Children:
- John Munro was born est 1684 in Of, Reay, Scotland; died in Jul 1722; was buried in Reay Churchyard, Reay, Scotland.
- 1. Elizabeth Munro was born est 1686; and died.
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Generation: 3
| 4. | John Munro was born about 1606 in Of, Reay, Scotland (son of John Munro, Of Pittonachy and Florentine Ross); died in in Of, Farr, Scotland. Notes:
Jon studied at St. Andrews University and received his M.A. degree there in 1619. He was appointed to the parish of Reay in 1623, and later of Farr. In 1649, he was deposed along with most of the other members of the Presbytery of Caithness for "compliance" with Montrose.
John petioned the Synod on 6 Aug 1656, "to get his mouth open that he might assist his son in preaching." He was restored to his charge.
He owned land of Tubeg but transferred that property to his son, David, in 1665.
References:
(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - L/54, L/58
(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
504-505
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 Isobel Anderson. Isobel was born about 1610; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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| 5. | Isobel Anderson was born about 1610; and died. Notes:
References:
(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - L/58
(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
505
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.
Children:
- 2. David Munro was born est 1643; died about 1693; was buried in Reay Churchyard, Reay, Scotland.
- William Munro was born est 1646; and died.
- Thomas Munro was born est 1648; and died.
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| 6. | Robert Munro was born about 1644 (son of Hector Munro, I of Findon and Helen Urquhart); and died. Notes:
Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - L/77
"...next he married Kinbeachies daughter and had Robert and 2 daughters by her."
Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - L/86
"Robert married Isobell daughter to Mr John Munro Minister of Alness by whom he had Mr John William and a daughter Christane married to the Minister of Reays brother."
"Robert is confused with his nephew in Mackenzie, despite more correct account in Ross..."
Ref. (2) says Robert was the son of Hector Munro of Findon [10562]. Ref. (3) says Robert was the son of Andrew [35724] and Hector's grandson. It is not known which version is correct.
References:
(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - L/77, L/86
(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
391, 505
(3) Clan Munro files - Hall, Barry Earl - Ahnentafel Chart - dated 19 Aug 1997
- p. 1
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 Isabella Munro. Isabella (daughter of Rev John Munro, of Alness and Catherine Abernethy) was born about 1646; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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| 7. | Isabella Munro was born about 1646 (daughter of Rev John Munro, of Alness and Catherine Abernethy); and died. Notes:
Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - L/86
"Robert married Isobell daughter to Mr John Munro Minister of Alness by whom he had Mr John William and a daughter Christane married to the Minister of Reays brother."
Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/64
"...drs Isobel m Robert of Findon family..."
Married Robert, fourth son of of Hector Munro I of Findon.
Ref: Clan Munro files - Munro, Henry Dallas - GEDCOM file HMUNRO.GED dated 9
Oct 1996
Isabella and Robert had children.
References:
(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
391
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: 4
| 8. | John Munro, Of Pittonachy was born about 1577 in Of, Pittonachy, Ross & Cromarty, Scotland (son of John Mor Munro, of Pittonachy and Margaret Munro); and died. Notes:
John Munro younger of Pittonachly acquired the lands of Contulich.
He entered the Church and in 1585 King James VI presented him to the vicarage of Kilmuir Easter to succeed Neil Munro, who was deposed "for non-residence and not serving his cure."
References:
(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - L/53, L/54
(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
503-504
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 Florentine Ross. Florentine was born est 1579 in Of, Cuilich, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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| 9. | Florentine Ross was born est 1579 in Of, Cuilich, Scotland; and died. Notes:
Florentine (or Fingol, or Finguala) Ross was the daughter of Alexander Ross of Cuilich.
References:
(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - L/54
(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
504
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
Children:
- Hugh Munro, Of Achnagart was born about 1602 in Of, Pittonachy, Scotland; died in 1673 in Of, Achnagart, Kincardine Par., Scotland.
- Alexander Munro was born about 1604; and died.
- 4. John Munro was born about 1606 in Of, Reay, Scotland; died in in Of, Farr, Scotland.
- David Munro was born about 1608 in Of, Latheron, Caithness, Scotland; died about 7 Oct 1668 in Of, Lairg, Caithness, Scotland.
- Hector Munro, of Nonikiln was born est 1610 in Of, Nonikiln, Scotland; and died.
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| 12. | Hector Munro, I of Findon was born est 1578 in Findon, , Kincardine, Scotland (son of John Mor Munro, of Pittonachy and Margaret Munro); died before 1627. Notes:
References:
(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - L/53, L/77
(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
392, 503
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
Hector married Helen Urquhart. Helen was born est 1580; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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| 13. | Helen Urquhart was born est 1580; and died. Notes:
Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - L/77
"...next he married Kinbeachies daughter and had Robert and 2 daughters by her."
"...second was Helen dr of Thomas Urquhart of Kinbeachie later m. Alex Duff in Cadboll..."
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
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| 14. | Rev John Munro, of Alness was born about 1604 (son of Rev. Alexander Munro and Janet Cumming); died in 1662. Notes:
John was minister of Alness. His wife was the daughter of William Abernethie.
Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) - M/63 & M/64
Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/63
"Mr Alexr. Minister of Durness by Janet Cuming had Mr John Donald Hector Mr Hugh Munro."
Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/64
"Mr John Minister of Alness by Catherine daughter to Mr Wm. Abernethie had Wm. Mr John Mr Andrew George."
"John min of Alness d 1662; son John was only Regent in St Andrews University not deposed at Revolution 1690; drs Isobel m Robert of Findon family, and Christian."
Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/63
"Mr Alexr. Minister of Durness by Janet Cuming had Mr John Donald Hector Mr Hugh Munro."
"Alexander min of Durness d 1643, son Donald identified as schoolmaster of Alness 1650."
Minister of Alness before 16 July 1649. Talented, fluent speaker.
Ref: Clan Munro files - Munro, Henry Dallas - GEDCOM file HMUNRO.GED dated 9
Oct 1996
John was appointed as minister of Alness before 16 Jul 1649. He possessed considerable native talent, and was a very fluent speaker.
References:
(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
391
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 Catherine Abernethy. Catherine was born about 1605; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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| 15. | Catherine Abernethy was born about 1605; and died. Notes:
Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/64
"Mr John Minister of Alness by Catherine daughter to Mr Wm. Abernethie had Wm. Mr John Mr Andrew George."
References:
(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
391
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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