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Clan Munro USA
Genealogy Pages
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 1716 - 1804 (87 years)
Generation: 1
| 1. | Col. Robert Munroe was born on 23 Dec 1716 in , , , Scotland (son of Hugh Munro, of Novar and Isabel Gordon); died on 1 Jul 1804 in Roxbury, Morris Co., New Jersey, USA. Notes:
Robert's position as a child of Hugh Munro of Novar has not been proven but is suspected by the Charles Munroe reference.
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«i»1) Robert Monro of Flanders, New Jersey was referred to in family legend as "That Old Tory" and "Colonel".
2) He is reputed to have fought in the "French and Indian Wars" for the British.
3) His son James came over with the family. If my great grandmother's information is correct that would have been in 1781 while the Revolutionary War was still active. Robert possibly being called back into service.
4) The New York Munroes have connections to John and Doctor Robert who went to and settled in "Upper Canada" in the Simcoe area as Loyalists.
5) Robert, Sr. also is reputed to have fled to Canada for awhile but returned to settle in Flanders, New Jersey.
6) The supposed discrepancy concerning his date of death is explained by his tombstone which clearly indicates he died 1 July, 1804 and not 28 June, 1803. Apparently Robert suffered a stroke and the doctor informed the family that there was no hope of recovery; therefore an inventory of his goods, which normally occurs after death, was made in June of 1803 leading to the mistaken assumption that this was the date of his death. «/i»
(Email from Charles C. Munroe, III - 5 Jun 2011)
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Robert served as a Judge in Flanders, New Jersey.
Ref: Clan Munro files - Munroe, Charles Cady, III
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
Family/Spouse: Mary Wilson. Mary was born about 1718; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- James Munroe was born est 1739; and died.
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Generation: 2
| 2. | Hugh Munro, of Novar was born in 1682 (son of Hector Munro, Of Novar and Agnes Munro); died in Dec 1756. Notes:
Hugh was a merchant in Clayside on the Mains of Dunrobin, near Golspie. He succeeded to Novar at an advanced age.
Ref. (2) says he died about 1760.
References:
(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - L/72
(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
511, 514-515
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
Hugh married Isabel Gordon. Isabel (daughter of Sir Robert Gordon, Of Embo) was born in 1684; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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| 3. | Isabel Gordon was born in 1684 (daughter of Sir Robert Gordon, Of Embo); and died. Notes:
References:
(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - L/72
(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
514
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
Children:
- Christian Munro was born in 1710; and died.
- Elizabeth Munro was born in 1712; and died.
- 1. Col. Robert Munroe was born on 23 Dec 1716 in , , , Scotland; died on 1 Jul 1804 in Roxbury, Morris Co., New Jersey, USA.
- Gen. Sir Hector Munro, 8th of Novar was born in 1727; died on 20 Dec 1806; was buried in Kiltearn, , Ross-Shire, Scotland.
- Sir Alexander Munro, of Novar was born in 1727; died on 26 Aug 1810.
- Munro was born in 1729; and died.
- Ann Munro was born in 1730; died on 24 Jan 1823.
- Jane Munro was born in 1733; and died.
- Andrew Munro was born in 1735; and died.
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Generation: 3
| 4. | Hector Munro, Of Novar was born about 1652 (son of George Munro, III, of Novar and Isabel Munro); died about 1734. Notes:
Hector Munro of Novar was a Commissioner of Supply for Ross in 1698 and 1704. He had a crown charter of Achnagall and other lands. He served as factor or chamberlain on the Sutherland estate.
He was an elder in the Parish Church of Alness for many years, and in 1701, he sat as the ruling elder in the Presbytery of Dingwall.
In Dec 1714, Hector was one of the "considerable persons of the shires of Ross and Sutherland" who signed an address to King George I, imploring his Royal mecy for Simon Lord Lovat on his return from France at the instigation of Major James Fraser of Castleleathers.
References:
(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - L/71, L/72
(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
97, 421, 510
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.
Hector married Agnes Munro in 1679. Agnes (daughter of Hugh Munro, of Teaninich and Florence Munro) was born about 1654; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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| 5. | Agnes Munro was born about 1654 (daughter of Hugh Munro, of Teaninich and Florence Munro); and died. Notes:
Agnes had a precept of sasine in her favor dated 10 Mar 1701, in certain lands granted to her on 15 Feb 1700.
References:
(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - L/72, M/14
(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
421, 510-511
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.
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| 6. | Sir Robert Gordon, Of Embo was born about 1654; and died. Notes:
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.
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Generation: 4
| 8. | George Munro, III, of Novar was born about 1622; was christened on 4 Apr 1622 (son of Robert Munro, II of Novar and Helen Munro); died in 1701-1703. Notes:
On 7 Jun 1650, he witnessed a sale at Chanonry.
There is a sasine, dated 8 Jun 1654 to which the Rev. Thomas Ross, minister of Kincardine, is witness, by the Rev. William Ross of Shandwick to George Munro of Novar, of the lands of Kinloch.
References:
(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - L/70, L/71
(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
509-510
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
George married Isabel Munro. Isabel (daughter of Neil Munro, II of Findon and Jean MacKenzie) was born about 1629; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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| 9. | Isabel Munro was born about 1629 (daughter of Neil Munro, II of Findon and Jean MacKenzie); and died. Notes:
References:
(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - L/71, L/78
(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
510
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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| 10. | Hugh Munro, of Teaninich was born about 1604 (son of Andrew Munro and Janet Denune); died in Dec 1703. Notes:
Hugh of Tearivan succeeded his cousin as Laird of Teaninich. He appears to have been a man of much prudence and considerable means, and he added largely to the family possessions.
On 7 Jun 1650 at Chanonry, he sold some goods to James Farquhar, a merchant from Aberdeen.
On 20 Nov 1655, Hugh purchased the lands of Teaninich from his cousin, Hugh, who had gotten into debt and had to sell the estate. On 20 Feb 1660, he added the lands of Milton of Alness by purchasing them from Robert Gray of Arboll for just over 500 pounds. He also purchased other lands in the neighborhood from Farquhar Munro of Teanoird and others.
He did not conform to Episcopacy at first and he was one of the 47 persons in the Northern Counties who were fined for refusing to do so. He paid about 1200 pounds Scots to John Paterson, Bishop of Ross in Feb 1665, but by the end of the year he had taken the oath of allegiance. He soon returned to the Presbyterian fold, however, and became an active elder in the Parish Church of Alness.
According to the valuation roll of 1644, the total rents collected on Hugh's lands was about 440 pounds.
Hugh served as Collector of Customs of Inverness-shire and Commissioner for Supply for Ross in 1667 and 1685.
He lived to a very old age. On 7 Feb 1701, he signed a discharge at Milton of Alness which was witnessed by "Hugh Munro, Younger of Teaninich, my grandchild."
References:
(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - M/13, M/14
(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
416, 418-421, 510
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 Florence Munro. Florence (daughter of Hugh Munro, of Ardullie and Ellen Clunas) was born est 1609; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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| 11. | Florence Munro was born est 1609 (daughter of Hugh Munro, of Ardullie and Ellen Clunas); and died. Notes:
Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/14
"Hugh of Teaninich by Florence daughter to Hugh Munro of Ardullie he had Hugh and Hector [? and Thomas] Catherine Euffem and Anne."
Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/51
"Hugh of Ardullie married Helen daughter to Clunes Bailzie of Cromartie by whom he had Alexr. and John who left no succession Robert William Hector and 4 daughters."
References:
(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
396, 420
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
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