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Neil Munro, of Swordale

Neil Munro, of Swordale

Male Est 1591 - Yes, date unknown

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  • Name Neil Munro  [1
    Suffix of Swordale 
    Born Est 1591 
    Gender Male 
    Died Yes, date unknown 
    Person ID I10565  Munro
    Last Modified 20 Jun 2011 

    Father John Mor Munro, of Pittonachy,   b. Est 1540,   d. 1599  (Age ~ 59 years) 
    Family ID F3822  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  • Notes 
    • Neil was born out of wedlock. He served as portioner of Swordale. He has numerous descendants.

      Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) L/91

      Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - L/53, L/91

      John Moir Munro of Pittonachly by John Moir Munro of Balconys daughter had John Andrew of Teanovar Hector of Findon David George two naturall sons Neil and Adam.

      Neil portioner of Swordell has a numerous issue after him liveing anno 1734.

      Ref: "History of the Munros" by A. Mackenzie - p. 71-72

      There is a bond by Hector Munro of Fowlis, registered in Edinburgh on the 20th of April, 1599, for 2000 merks, guaranteeing that Farquhar Munro, portioner of Little Kindeace, will not harm William Corbett, burgess of Tain. Hector becomes bound for Hugh Munro of Ardnylie in 4000 merks not to harm William Innes of Calrossie. The bond is subscribed at Fowlis on 27th of May, 1599, before his brother, Andrew Munro, Andrew Munro of Novar, Neill Munro, portioner of Swordale, and Hector Munro of Kilchen. It is registered in Edinburgh on the 2nd of June immediately following.

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

  • Sources 
    1. [S668] RW Munro's Genealogy Database, Robert William Munro, (The collected genealogy notes of RW Munro, Hon. Historian of Clan Munro (Association) edited by Dr. Jean Munro, transcribed by Charles C. Munroe, III and others. Transcription completed Jan 2009. Original card file is kept at the "Storehouse of Foulis" near Foulis Castle in Scotland.), card 383 (Reliability: 3).
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