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Robert Munro, of Milntown, of Alness

Robert Munro, of Milntown, of Alness

Male Abt 1485 - Yes, date unknown

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  • Name Robert Munro  [1
    Suffix of Milntown, of Alness 
    Born Abt 1485  Of, Milton, Of, Alness Find all individuals with events at this location 
    • 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.
    Gender Male 
    Died Yes, date unknown 
    Person ID I10794  Munro
    Last Modified 7 Nov 2009 

    Father Hugh Munro, I of Coul,   b. Abt 1452, , , , Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Abt 1492  (Age ~ 40 years) 
    Mother Jane Cattanach,   b. Abt 1460,   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Married Abt 1480 
    Family ID F3895  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family 1 Elizabeth Dingwall,   b. Est 1497, Of, Kildun, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Children 
     1. John Munro,   b. Est 1528,   d. Yes, date unknown
    +2. Donald Munro, Of Milntown Of A,   b. Est 1530, Of, Miltown, Of, Alness Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     3. Paul Munro,   b. Est 1532,   d. Yes, date unknown
    Last Modified 20 Jan 2009 
    Family ID F4386  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Children 
     1. Donald Du Munro,   b. Abt 1510,   d. Yes, date unknown
    Last Modified 20 Jan 2009 
    Family ID F4387  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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

      [Alexander Munro] «i»Fourth son of Hugh Munro of Coul (fl 1492), & first by second wife Jane Cattanach; founder of Munros of Kiltearn, or 'Sliochd Alastair Mhic Uistean'; m. Janet, daughter of Farquhar Maclean of Dochgarroch line (?Bishop of the Isles ), with issue - Donald (High Dean of the Isles, fl 1526/1575). Hugh (Ferrytown of Obsdale). Alexander (Ardullie, fl 1547), John (succeeded to south half of Kiltearn), Farquhar (Teanoird), & William (Nether Culcraggie).. Brother-german of Donald (fl 1534-1546), Robert (fl 1539) & George.

      Munro Tree M/38; Mackenzie 342, 377-379; Chron. Acc. 27, 28; Ross-shire Journal, 5 January 1951.
      «/i»**********

      Robert Munro of Miltown of Alness married the daughter of Dingwall of Kaldin.

      Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M & M/92

      Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/1

      "Hugh Munro of Coul married thrice...2 next a daughter of Dugal Cattanach of Craignes mother to Alexr. Donald Robert and George...of each of whom came great families."

      "...sons...Robert of Milton of Alness..."

      Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/92

      "Robert Munro of Miltown of Alness married Dingwall of Kildins daughter by whom he had John who died unmarried Donald and Paul he had also a natural son called Donald Du Munro."

      "Robert was son of Hugh M/1."

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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.
      414

      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 267 (Reliability: 3).