Angus Bethune

Notes:

The Rev. Angus Bethune, A.M., was the eldest son of the Rev. John Bethune, minister of Glenshiel 1730-1781, and his wife, Christian (Macleod) Bethune.

Angus graduated from the University and King's College in Aberdeen on 2 Apr 1764, and went on to study at Edinburgh. He was licensed by the Presbytery of Gairloch on 8 Oct 1766, and ordained to Harris on 23 Aug 1768. He was transferred to Alness on 25 Jul 1771 and admitted on 25 Sep. He got a new church built at Alness in 1780.

For some time, he served as Chaplain of the 71st Foot.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
40, 498

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

Angus married Catherine Munro on 25 Jul 1772. Catherine (daughter of Andrew Munro and Janet Munro) was born est 1752; died in 1794. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Christian Bethune was born about 1773; and died.
2. John Munro Bethune was born about 1775; died in 1821.
3. Hugh Bethune was born about 1777; died in 1828 in Berbice.
4. Janet Bethune was born about 1779; and died.
5. Hector Bethune was born about 1782; died on 31 Dec 1849; was buried in Dingwall Church, Dingwall, Scotland.
6. Rose Bethune was born about 1784; died on 31 Aug 1850.
7. Anne Bethune was born about 1790; and died.
8. Catherine Bethune was born about 1792; and died.

Angus married Janet Munro on 21 Sep 1796. Janet (daughter of Joseph Munro and Barbara Ross) was born est 1749; died on 7 Mar 1846; was buried in Alness Church, Alness, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]