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Clan Munro USA
Genealogy Pages
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 Abt 1700 - Yes, date unknown
Generation: 1
| 1. | Munro was born about 1700 (daughter of John Munro, Of Nonikiln and Janet Munro, of Milntown of Katewell); and died. Notes:
Ref. (1) mentions a daughter named Jean married to Kenneth Munro. Ref. (2) says Kenneth Munro was married to Janet and that there was another daughter named Jean. There is confusion in this area.
References:
(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/24, L/66
(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
393, 507
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: 2
| 2. | John Munro, Of Nonikiln was born about 1640 in Of, Nonikiln, Scotland (son of Hector Munro, of Nonikiln and Jean Munro); died in 1705 in Of, Tearivan, Kiltearn Par., Scotland. Notes:
John Munro of Tearivan and his wife, Janet, had other daughters in addition to those listed.
After 1695, John purchased the lands of Tearivan in the parish of Kiltearn. He was an elder in the Church and took a great interest in the poor of the parish.
John before after 11 Jun 1705.
When he died, he left 500 merks to be distributed among the poor who feared the Lord. A mortcloth was purchased with this money and the dues for its use was distributed to the poor.
He also left 500 merks to "erect an aisle for his burial place" and for enlarging the Kirk.
References:
(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - L/65, L/66,
Y/1
(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
393, 506
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
John married Janet Munro, of Milntown of Katewell. Janet (daughter of Robert Munro, of Milntown of Katewell and Christian Munro) was born est 1640 in Of, Katewell, Ross-Shire, Scotland; died in in , , , Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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| 3. | Janet Munro, of Milntown of Katewell was born est 1640 in Of, Katewell, Ross-Shire, Scotland (daughter of Robert Munro, of Milntown of Katewell and Christian Munro); died in in , , , Scotland. Notes:
Janet inherited the estate of Milntown of Katewell.
References:
(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - p. iv, L/66,
M/58, M/59, M/65
(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
391-392, 506
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
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Generation: 3
| 4. | Hector Munro, of Nonikiln was born est 1610 in Of, Nonikiln, Scotland (son of John Munro, Of Pittonachy and Florentine Ross); and died. Notes:
Hector was portioner of Nonakiln.
References:
(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - L/37, L/54,
L/65
(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
506
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
Hector married Jean Munro. Jean (daughter of George Munro, of Tarlogie and Isobel Innes) was born est 1617; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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| 5. | Jean Munro was born est 1617 (daughter of George Munro, of Tarlogie and Isobel Innes); and died. Notes:
Jean (or Jane) Munro
References:
(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - L/37, L/65
(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
303, 506
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
Children:
- 2. John Munro, Of Nonikiln was born about 1640 in Of, Nonikiln, Scotland; died in 1705 in Of, Tearivan, Kiltearn Par., Scotland.
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| 6. | Robert Munro, of Milntown of Katewell was born about 1596 in Of, Miltown, Of, Katewell (son of Hugh Munro, of Milntown of Katewell and Janet Munro); and died. Notes:
Robert Munro of Miltown of Katewell was portioner of Katewell in 1659.
Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) M/57 & M/58
Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/57
"Hugh of Catwall married Janet daughter to Hector Munro of little Altas by whom he had Hector Robert John Alexander."
Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/58
"Robert of Miltown of Catwell married Christane daughter to Alexr. Minister of Durness & had a Son and /blank/."
"Robert's...son Hugh and drs Janet, Christian, Barbara and Mary -- Christian m Andrew in Wester Fyrish, Barbara m Hugh Munro in Rosehall, Margaret (sic) m David Fearne in Arbo."
Succeeded father in Milnton of Katewell Estates. Robert married his first cousin, Christian Munro, daughter of Alexander Munro, Minister of Durness. Their daughter, Janet Munro, succeeded to the Milton of Katewell Estates after her marriage to her first cousin, William Munro.
Ref: Clan Munro files - Munro, Henry Dallas - GEDCOM file HMUNRO.GED dated 9
Oct 1996
References:
(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
392
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 Christian Munro. Christian (daughter of Rev. Alexander Munro and Janet Cumming) was born about 1601; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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| 7. | Christian Munro was born about 1601 (daughter of Rev. Alexander Munro and Janet Cumming); and died. Notes:
Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/58
"Robert of Miltown of Catwell married Christane daughter to Alexr. Minister of Durness & had a Son and /blank/."
Married (1) John Mackay, eldest son of Murdoch Mackay of Achness. They had one son, William, who was Minister of Dornoch from 1690 to 1694 and of Cromdale from 1694 to 1700. John Mackay died shortly after the death of his son, William, and his widow, Christian, then married Robert Munro III of Milnton of Katewell.
Ref: Clan Munro files - Munro, Henry Dallas - GEDCOM file HMUNRO.GED dated 9
Oct 1996
References:
(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
392-293
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.
- 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.
- 4. Hector Munro, of Nonikiln was born est 1610 in Of, Nonikiln, Scotland; and died.
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| 10. | George Munro, of Tarlogie was born est 1564 in Of, Tarlogie (son of Donald Munro, Of Tarlogie and Christian Ross); died on 8 Mar 1643. Notes:
The wife of George Munro of Tarlogie was the daughter of William Innes of Calrossie. She was the widow of William Ross of Easter Ferne. George and Isobel had two sons who were both named Donald.
Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - L/36, L/37
Donald of Tarlogie married first Janet daughter to Donald Ross of Neonikill by whom he had George and Hugh...
George of Tarlogy married Isobel daughter to William Innes of Tarlogie by whom he had two sons called Donald both writers in Edinburgh.
George of Tarlogie d 8 March 1643; wife was dr of Innes of Calrossie not Tarlogie and relict of William Ross of Easter Ferne; George's drs Helen m Robert of Novar and Jean m Hector of Nonakiln.
Ref: "History of the Munros" by A. Mackenzie - p. 74
At a meeting of the Privy Council held on the 27th of March, 1612, a commission under the Signet is granted to Robert Munro of Fowlis, Alexander Gordon, brother to John Earl of Sutherland, John Munro of Limlair, George Munro of Tarlogie, and Andrew Munro of Novar, to convocate the lieges for the apprehension of two men charged with stealing "a fair dun ox of six year old" from George Munro of Tarrell, and bringing the alleged thieves before the Council to be delivered to the Justice for trial.
Ref: "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie -Inverness (1898) - p.
303-304
II. George Monro, who had a grant in 1574 from James VI., before his brother Hugh had his for seven years "for his education at school" of the Chaplainry of Tarlogie, "vacant by the demission of Master George Monro, who was promoted to the Chancellary of Ross" ("Origines Parochiales Scotia," vol. ii. p. 423.) --his own uncle George Munro, progenitor of the Monros of Allan, and several other well-known families of whom presently. There is a sasine dated the 1st of February, 1632, on a charter by George Munro of Tarlogie to Alexander Ross of Pitkerie, John Ross, burgess of Tain, and Christian Munro, goodwife of Little Tarrell, their mother, of the wester half of Teachamhach. George married Isabel, daughter of William Innes of Calrossie. with issue--...
George must have been dead before 1649, for on the 30th of May, in that year, there is a sasine on a charter by Thomas Ross of Priesthill with consent of Mr David Munro, minister at Tain, and Donald Munro, eldest lawful son of the late George Munro of Tarlogie, to Alexander Gray of Ospisdale of the twon and lands of Tarlogie. He was succeeded by his eldest son, III. Donald Munro,...
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
George married Isobel Innes. Isobel was born est 1572; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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| 11. | Isobel Innes was born est 1572; and died. Notes:
Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - L/37
"George of Tarlogy married Isobel daughter to William Innes of Tarlogie by whom he had two sons called Donald both writers in Edinburgh."
"George of Tarlogie d 8 March 1643; wife was dr of Innes of Calrossie not Tarlogie and relict of William Ross of Easter Ferne; George's drs Helen m Robert of Novar and Jean m Hector of Nonakiln."
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
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| 12. | Hugh Munro, of Milntown of Katewell was born about 1569 in Of, Milntown, Of, Katewell (son of Hector Munro, I Of Milntown Of Katewell and Margaret Gollen); and died. Notes:
Hugh Munro of Milton of Katewell.
Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/54, M/57
Hector of Miltown of Catwell married Gollen Bailzie of Rosmarkies daughter Margaret by whom he had Robert Hugh John Mr Alexr. Wm. George Farquhar Hector Andrew Donald and [? five] daughters.
Hugh of Catwall married Janet daughter to Hector Munro of little Altas by whom he had Hector Robert John Alexander.
Presumably Hugh of Milton of Katewell; Daniel brother of Robert portioner of Katewell 1659 was perhaps another son. On Hector of Little Altas, spouses Elizabeth Mackenzie and Christine Munro, and son John fiar of Little Altas who m Margaret Calder.
Received Milton of Katewell Estates from father Hector; passed them to his son Robert.
Ref: Clan Munro files - Munro, Henry Dallas - GEDCOM file HMUNRO.GED dated 9
Oct 1996
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Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - p. iv
References:
(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
392
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The following is a transcription of RW Munro's genealogy notes:
[Alexander Munro] «i»Fourth son of Hugh Munro of Milntown of Katewell & Janet Munro; 'of whom nothing is known'.
Mackenzie 392
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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 Janet Munro. Janet (daughter of Hector Munro, Of Little Altas and Elizabeth MacKenzie) was born about 1571; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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| 13. | Janet Munro was born about 1571 (daughter of Hector Munro, Of Little Altas and Elizabeth MacKenzie); and died. Notes:
Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/57
"Hugh of Catwall married Janet daughter to Hector Munro of little Altas by whom he had Hector Robert John Alexander."
"Presumably Hugh of Milton of Katewell; Daniel brother of Robert portioner of Katewell 1659 was perhaps another son. On Hector of Little Altas, spouses Elizabeth Mackenzie and Christine Munro, and son John fiar of Little Altas who m Margaret Calder."
[Note: It is not known which of Hector's wives was Janet's mother.]
Daughter of Hector Munro of Little Altas.
Ref: Clan Munro files - Munro, Henry Dallas - GEDCOM file HMUNRO.GED dated 9
Oct 1996
References:
(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
392
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The following is a transcription of RW Munro's genealogy notes:
[Alexander Munro] «i»Fourth son of Hugh Munro of Milntown of Katewell & Janet Munro; 'of whom nothing is known'.
Mackenzie 392
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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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| 14. | Rev. Alexander Munro was born about 1579 (son of Hector Munro, I Of Milntown Of Katewell and Margaret Gollen); died in 1653. Notes:
Rev. Alexander Munro was minister of Durness from 1620 to 1653. One reference gives his death date as 1643.
Alexander's wife, Janet Cummings (or Cumming) was the daughter of James Cumming and Margaret (Fraser) Cumming. Margaret was the daughter of Hugh Fraser, 5th Lord Lovat and a descendant of English and Scottish royalty including Robert II King of Scots, James IV King of Scots, King Edward III of England and King Henry VII of England.
Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/54 & M/63
Clan Munro files - Chambers, John
- Cones, Mona
- Stroud, Anna Margaret - Royal Descents of Pres. Monroe
- Guilford, Dr. Joan S.
Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/54
"Hector of Miltown of Catwell married Gollen Bailzie of Rosmarkies daughter Margaret by whom he had Robert Hugh John Mr Alexr. Wm. George Farquhar Hector Andrew Donald and [? five] daughters."
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...dr Agnes."
Minister of Durness from 1620 to 1653. Translated the Psalms into Gaelic and turned other portions of Bible into rhyme which were known as "Sandy Munro's verses."
Ref: Clan Munro files - Munro, Henry Dallas - GEDCOM file HMUNRO.GED dated 9
Oct 1996
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Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - p. vi
Alexander, the 'poet preacher' of Durness in Sutherland whose Gaelic translations of Bible passages were long remembered as 'Sandy Munro's verses', had taught in Strathnaver.
Alexander served as minister of Durness 1620-1633. It is said that when Alexander began his ministry, that the people were almost heathens, but that he had great success in reforming them.
He translated large sections of the Bible into Gaelic including the four Gospels and most of the Psalms. He also turned many Bible verses into rhyme, which became known as Sandy Munro's verses. He also composed several original Gaelic poems.
He died before 22 Dec 1653.
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.
Alexander married Janet Cumming. Janet (daughter of James Cummings and Margaret Fraser) was born about 1581; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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| 15. | Janet Cumming was born about 1581 (daughter of James Cummings and Margaret Fraser); and died. Notes:
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."
Janet was the daughter of James and Margaret (Fraser) Cumming and a descendant of King Henry VII of England and Elizabeth of York, the daughter of King Edward IV of England.
References:
(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
391
(2) Clan Munro files - Redden, Virginia R. - Ancestry of James Monroe,
President of the United States
(3) Clan Munro files - Redden, Virginia R. - "The Monroe Family of Virginia" -
compiled by Nancy E. Harris - Jul 1988 - p. 6
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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