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Hugh Munro, of Ferrytown, of Obsdale

Hugh Munro, of Ferrytown, of Obsdale

Male Abt 1507 - Yes, date unknown

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  • Name Hugh Munro  [1, 2
    Suffix of Ferrytown, of Obsdale 
    Born Abt 1507 
    • 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 I10967  Munro
    Last Modified 10 Nov 2009 

    Father Alexander Munro, of Kiltearn,   b. Abt 1481,   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Mother Janet McLean,   b. Abt 1482,   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Family ID F3948  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Anne Morrison,   b. Abt 1520,   d. Yes, date unknown 
    Children 
    +1. Alexander Munro,   b. Abt 1541,   d. Yes, date unknown
    +2. Rev. William Munro,   b. Abt 1542,   d. Yes, date unknown
    +3. Hector Munro, I Of Milntown Of Katewell,   b. Abt 1544, Of, Miltown, Of, Katewell Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 1620  (Age ~ 76 years)
     4. Hugh Munro,   b. Abt 1546, Of, Kincraig, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
    +5. Robert Munro,   b. Abt 1548,   d. Yes, date unknown
    +6. Donald Munro,   b. Abt 1550, Of, Obsdale, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. Yes, date unknown
     7. John Munro,   b. Abt 1552,   d. 1570, Ness, Of, Chanonry, Scotland Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age ~ 18 years)
     8. Farquhar Munro,   b. Abt 1554,   d. Yes, date unknown
     9. Andrew Munro,   b. Abt 1556,   d. Yes, date unknown
    Last Modified 20 Jan 2009 
    Family ID F3949  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»**********
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      The following is a transcription of RW Munro's genealogy notes:

      [Alexander Munro] «i»Eldest son of Hugh Munro of Ferrytown of Obsdale & Anna 'Pyper' or Morrison; settled in Inveran, Sutherland; m. Rose Munro, Assynt, with issue - Donald (killed in German wars).

      Allan Tree (M/41); Mackenzie 382, 470; Chron Acc. 28
      «/i»**********
      Hugh and his five brothers were known as "Sliochd Alasdair mhic Huistain." He lived at Ferritown of Obsdale, later known as Dalmore.

      References:

      (1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - M/40

      (2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
      382

      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).

    2. [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 270 (Reliability: 3).