Hugh Munro

Notes:

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

«i»Alexander Munro of Kiltearn Eldest son of Rev. Hugh Munro, Tain (d. 1744) & [?Christina ?Ross] suc. father as owner of Kiltearn (1756 valuation £132 ), described as 'of Kiltearn' in 1740, 1743, 1761; disponed Kiltearn to Sir Harry Munro of Foulis; late of Kiltearn, now landwaiter at Leith in 1762-7; appointed 21 July 1761, & took up duty at Leith 10 Oct; resigned post 1774; lived at Dub Row, Leith, & in 1776/7 'Directory' Robert Munro is also given with same occupation & address. m. Magdalen Munro (contract 1734, survived husband), son Hugh (on record 1778, in Grenada 1793); drs. Magaret, Ann, & yst James [sic] m. 1786 Alexander Paterson, writer in Edinburgh.

Munro Tree (P/3) - father; [Mackenzie, p. 37 - Alexander omitted]; «u»Fasti«/u», vol vii, p. 71 and vol viii, p. 669; Foulis Writs Nos. 359, 362, 365, 367, 368, 382, 384, 386; Williamson's «u»Edinburgh Directory«/u», 1773/4-1776/7; Edinburgh Evening News 13 Sep , 1950; Information from HM Customs & Excise Oct 1950; Foulis Case vii 47; Summons dated 8 July 1778 - son Hugh; Kiltearn Old Parish Registers (witness to marriage 1744); Services of Heirs 1820/29 - drs.; Edinburgh Marriage Register (SRS) - dr. James; Abridged Sasines, Ross-shire, 1 & 15 July 1793; Timperlay's «u»Directoy of Landownership«/u», p 301.
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Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA

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Notes:

Alexander of Kiltearn seems to have sold the Kiltearn estate to Sir Harry Munro of Foulis. Alexander and Magdalen had other children besides those listed.

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) - P/3

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - P/3

"...Hugh min of Tain had charter of lands of Kiltearn 1708 and d 16 May 1744 (FW 308, Fasti vii 71, viii 669), twice married...second to Christian eldest dr of John Ross of Achnacloich (FW 365) by whom he had Alexander of Kiltearn, Robert, John, Andrew, Hugh, Duncan and 5 drs. (Fasti viii 699); Alexander seems to have sold Kiltearn estate to Sir Harry Munro of Foulis (Court of Session Papers, defenders' proof in Mary S. Munro v. George & Charles Munro, Feb 1834, p 47), and m Magdalen Munro (FW 367)..."

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

«i»Alexander Munro of Kiltearn Eldest son of Rev. Hugh Munro, Tain (d. 1744) & [?Christina ?Ross] suc. father as owner of Kiltearn (1756 valuation £132 ), described as 'of Kiltearn' in 1740, 1743, 1761; disponed Kiltearn to Sir Harry Munro of Foulis; late of Kiltearn, now landwaiter at Leith in 1762-7; appointed 21 July 1761, & took up duty at Leith 10 Oct; resigned post 1774; lived at Dub Row, Leith, & in 1776/7 'Directory' Robert Munro is also given with same occupation & address. m. Magdalen Munro (contract 1734, survived husband), son Hugh (on record 1778, in Grenada 1793); drs. Magaret, Ann, & yst James [sic] m. 1786 Alexander Paterson, writer in Edinburgh.

Munro Tree (P/3) - father; [Mackenzie, p. 37 - Alexander omitted]; «u»Fasti«/u», vol vii, p. 71 and vol viii, p. 669; Foulis Writs Nos. 359, 362, 365, 367, 368, 382, 384, 386; Williamson's «u»Edinburgh Directory«/u», 1773/4-1776/7; Edinburgh Evening News 13 Sep , 1950; Information from HM Customs & Excise Oct 1950; Foulis Case vii 47; Summons dated 8 July 1778 - son Hugh; Kiltearn Old Parish Registers (witness to marriage 1744); Services of Heirs 1820/29 - drs.; Edinburgh Marriage Register (SRS) - dr. James; Abridged Sasines, Ross-shire, 1 & 15 July 1793; Timperlay's «u»Directoy of Landownership«/u», p 301.
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Alexander married Magdalen Munro about 1734. Magdalen (daughter of Hugh Munro, Of Teaninich and Catherine Duff) was born est 1715; died in 1795. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) M/16

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/16

"Hugh of Teaninich married Katherine daughter to Wm. Duff provost of Inverness by whom he had Hugh now of Teaninich James Elizabeth Magdalen married to Kiltearn and Janet."

"Hugh of Teaninich Commissioner of Supply for Ross 1704 (APS xi 151), said to have died 1728 (Mackenzie 422); sons Hugh of Teaninich d unm 29 May 1767 (Scots Mag 334), James of Teaninich Captain R.N. d 31 May 1788; dr Margaret not mentioned M/71-5.""

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - P/3

"...Alexander...m Magdalen Munro (FW 367)..."

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) - P/3

Ref 1 says Magdalen married John Munro of the Kiltearn family and had children.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
422
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The following is a transcription of RW Munro's genealogy notes:

«i»Alexander Munro of Kiltearn Eldest son of Rev. Hugh Munro, Tain (d. 1744) & [?Christina ?Ross] suc. father as owner of Kiltearn (1756 valuation £132 ), described as 'of Kiltearn' in 1740, 1743, 1761; disponed Kiltearn to Sir Harry Munro of Foulis; late of Kiltearn, now landwaiter at Leith in 1762-7; appointed 21 July 1761, & took up duty at Leith 10 Oct; resigned post 1774; lived at Dub Row, Leith, & in 1776/7 'Directory' Robert Munro is also given with same occupation & address. m. Magdalen Munro (contract 1734, survived husband), son Hugh (on record 1778, in Grenada 1793); drs. Magaret, Ann, & yst James [sic] m. 1786 Alexander Paterson, writer in Edinburgh.

Munro Tree (P/3) - father; [Mackenzie, p. 37 - Alexander omitted]; «u»Fasti«/u», vol vii, p. 71 and vol viii, p. 669; Foulis Writs Nos. 359, 362, 365, 367, 368, 382, 384, 386; Williamson's «u»Edinburgh Directory«/u», 1773/4-1776/7; Edinburgh Evening News 13 Sep , 1950; Information from HM Customs & Excise Oct 1950; Foulis Case vii 47; Summons dated 8 July 1778 - son Hugh; Kiltearn Old Parish Registers (witness to marriage 1744); Services of Heirs 1820/29 - drs.; Edinburgh Marriage Register (SRS) - dr. James; Abridged Sasines, Ross-shire, 1 & 15 July 1793; Timperlay's «u»Directoy of Landownership«/u», p 301.
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Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA

Notes:

Married:
In 1734 Alexander and Magdalen contracted to marry.

Notes:

Hugh was minister of Tain. He had a charter of lands of Kiltearn in 1708. His second wife was Christian, the eldest daughter of John Ross of Achnacloich. Hugh and Christian had 6 sons and 5 daughters. One of his sons was preparing for the ministry.

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) - P/3

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/82

"William of Teanard married Jean daughter to Hugh Minister of Tayne."

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - P/3

"...4 Andrew in Teanourd by Margaret daughter to Andrew Fraser had John of /illegible/ Mr Hugh Minister of Tayne Mr Robert Minister of Kincardin."

"...Hugh min of Tain had charter of lands of Kiltearn 1708 and d 16 May 1744 (FW 308, Fasti vii 71, viii 669), twice married, first to Jean Thomson with dr Jean m William of Teanaird M/82 (Macgill i 128), second to Christian eldest dr of John Ross of Achnacloich (FW 365) by whom he had Alexander of Kiltearn, Robert, John, Andrew, Hugh, Duncan and 5 drs. (Fasti viii 699);...

Ref: "History of the Munros" by A. Mackenzie - p. 37

"Andrew in Teanourd," in due course married Margaret, daughter of Andrew Fraser, with issue--1, John; 2, Hugh, who studied at St. Leonard's college, and took his degree of M.A. at the University of St. Andrews, on the 19th of November, 1695. He entered the church, was ordained to Tarbat on the 27th of April, 1699, and translated to Tain on the 14th of June, 1701. He married Christian, daughter of John Ross, fifth of Auchnacloich, (Marriage Contract, dated 19th of April, 1715)...She died on the 1st of January, 1770; her husband having predeceased her on the 16th of May, 1744, aged 69 years, in the 46th year of his ministry. They had issue, four sons and four daughters..."

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Hugh married Christian Ross on 19 Apr 1715. Christian was born about 1685; died on 1 Jan 1770. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - P/3

"...Hugh min of Tain had charter of lands of Kiltearn 1708 and d 16 May 1744 (FW 308, Fasti vii 71, viii 669), twice married...second to Christian eldest dr of John Ross of Achnacloich (FW 365) by whom he had Alexander of Kiltearn, Robert, John, Andrew, Hugh, Duncan and 5 drs. (Fasti viii 699);...

Ref: "History of the Munros" by A. Mackenzie - p. 37

"He [Hugh] married Christian, daughter of John Ross, fifth of Auchnacloich, (Marriage Contract, dated 19th of April, 1715) who after his death raised an action against the Trustees of the Ministers' Widows' Fund before the Lord Ordinary (Milton, Justice-Clerk) for an annuity which they had refused to pay, on the ground that her husband had signified his adherence and subjected himself to the highest rate by a writing of 3rd of April, 1744, and so, prior to the appointment of a collector, which took place on the 18th of May, two days after his death, and which consequently could not be notified to him in terms of the Act, 17th, George II. On taking the advice of the Lords, however, her claim was sustained, and she thus became the first annuitant on that Fund. She died on the 1st of January, 1770; her husband having predeceased her on the 16th of May, 1744, aged 69 years, in the 46th year of his ministry. They had issue, four sons and four daughters..."

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Notes:

Hugh Munro of Teaninich married the daughter of William Duff, the provost of Inverness. He served as Commissioner of Supply for Ross in 1704.

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/15, M/16

Hugh of Teaninich by Elizabeth daughter to Bailzie Fraser of Inverness had Hugh who succeeded Alexr. factor at Lisbon and Andrew.

Hugh yr of Teaninich, Commissioner of Supply for Ross 1690 (APS ix 146), died in father's lifetime (Mackenzie 421); son Alexander d Lisbon 3 Aug 1740 (Edin Tests).

Hugh of Teaninich married Katherine daughter to Wm. Duff provost of Inverness by whom he had Hugh now of Teaninich James Elizabeth Magdalen married to Kiltearn and Janet.

Hugh of Teaninich Commissioner of Supply for Ross 1704 (APS xi 151), said to have died 1728 (Mackenzie 422); sons Hugh of Teaninich d unm 29 May 1767 (Scots Mag 334), James of Teaninich Captain R.N. d 31 May 1788 (ib 310); dr Margaret.

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 Major James Fraser of Castleleathers.

After the death of Hugh's father, his affairs were administered by his grandfather and by Hector Munro of Novar.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
420-422

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Hugh married Catherine Duff. Catherine was born about 1694; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/16

"Hugh of Teaninich married Katherine daughter to Wm. Duff provost of Inverness by whom he had Hugh now of Teaninich James Elizabeth Magdalen married to Kiltearn and Janet."

Catherine was the daughter of William Duff of Drummuir, Provost of Inverness. She received from her father, 9000 merks Scots as her marriage portion.

On 15 May 1729, Catherine, now a widow, granted a sasine in favor of Duncan Simson of Nether Culcraggie of an annual rent of 120 merks from the rents of those lands.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
422

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Andrew Munro in Teanourd married the daughter of Andrew Fraser.

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) - P/3

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - P/3

"...3 John Roy in Teanourd by Jean daughter to Donald had John Donald Hugh Ellen Isabel and Katherine 4 Andrew in Teanourd by Margaret daughter to Andrew Fraser had John of /illegible/ Mr Hugh Minister of Tayne Mr Robert Minister of Kincardin."

Ref: "History of the Munros" by A. Mackenzie - p. 37

"John married Jean, daughter of Donald Munro, with issue--Andrew, Donald, Hugh, Ellen, Isobel, and Catherine, and shortly after his marriage he removed to Teanoird. His eldest son, "Andrew in Teanourd," in due course married Margaret, daughter of Andrew Fraser, with issue..."

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Andrew married Margaret Fearn, of Tarlogie. Margaret was born about 1635; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - P/3

"...4 Andrew in Teanourd by Margaret daughter to Andrew Fraser had John of /illegible/ Mr Hugh Minister of Tayne Mr Robert Minister of Kincardin."

Ref: "History of the Munros" by A. Mackenzie - p. 37

"Andrew in Teanourd," in due course married Margaret, daughter of Andrew Fraser, with issue..."

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Notes:

Hugh Munro younger of Teaninich was Commissioner of Supply for Ross in 1690. His wife was the daughter of Bailzie Fraser of Inverness. He died before his father did, and his son, Hugh succeeded.

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) M/15

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/14, M/15

Hugh of Teaninich by Florence daughter to Hugh Munro of Ardullie he had Hugh and Hector [? and Thomas] Catherine Euffem and Anne.

Hugh of Teaninich by Elizabeth daughter to Bailzie Fraser of Inverness had Hugh who succeeded Alexr. factor at Lisbon and Andrew.

Hugh yr of Teaninich, Commissioner of Supply for Ross 1690, died in father's lifetime; son Alexander d Lisbon 3 Aug 1740.

Hugh died before his father.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
420

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Hugh married Elizabeth Fraser. Elizabeth was born about 1644; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/15

"Hugh of Teaninich by Elizabeth daughter to Bailzie Fraser of Inverness had Hugh who succeeded Alexr. factor at Lisbon and Andrew."

Elizabeth was the daughter of Provost Alexander Fraser of Inverness.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
420

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Birth:
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