John Munro, Of Pittonachy

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

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Family/Spouse: Florentine Ross. Florentine was born est 1579 in Of, Cuilich, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Hugh sold Pittonachy or Contulich and bought Achnagart in the parish of Kincardine.

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - L/13, L/54,
L/55

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
287, 504, 508

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Family/Spouse: Janet Munro. Janet (daughter of George Monro, of Milntown & Tarrell and Margaret Dunbar) was born about 1600; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Alexander studied for the ministry at the University of St. Andrews. He was appointed minister of Golspie before 1638, and served as a member of the General Assembly that year.

He was transferred to Dornoch before 12 Aug 1639. On 12 Nov 1641, King Charles I made him a gift of 300 merks yearly. At that time he was serving as a member of the Commission of Assembly. King Charles later granted him 800 merks on conditin that he give 300 merks per year to "upholding the Church," and 200 to the master of the Dornoch Grammar School.

He served for several years as Regent of St. Andrews University.

In 1648, he was deposed for "compliance with Montrose."

He had no children.

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - L/54, L/57

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
504

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Family/Spouse: Ross. was born est 1606 in Of, Balblair, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Jon studied at St. Andrews University and received his M.A. degree there in 1619. He was appointed to the parish of Reay in 1623, and later of Farr. In 1649, he was deposed along with most of the other members of the Presbytery of Caithness for "compliance" with Montrose.

John petioned the Synod on 6 Aug 1656, "to get his mouth open that he might assist his son in preaching." He was restored to his charge.

He owned land of Tubeg but transferred that property to his son, David, in 1665.

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - L/54, L/58

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
504-505

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Family/Spouse: Isobel Anderson. Isobel was born about 1610; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

David entered the Church and became minister of Latheron about 1630. He was deposed in 1649 for subscribing Montrose's "articles."

On 21 Oct 1652 he petitioned the Synod to recommend him to some parish in the diocese of Caithness, which they seem to have done, as he was the minister of the parish of Lairg before 7 May 1663. He died before 7 Oct 1668.

Ref. (2) erroneously calls him John.

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - L/54, L/62

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
506

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Family/Spouse: Sutherland. was born est 1610; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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Family/Spouse: Jean Munro. Jean (daughter of George Munro, of Tarlogie and Isobel Innes) was born est 1617; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

John entered the army and rose to the rank of Captain. He was not married.

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - L/55

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
508

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Notes:

George was not married.

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - L/55

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
508

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Notes:

Hugh was not married.

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - L/55

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
508

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Notes:

Robert Munro of Achnagart served as Commissioner of Supply for Ross in 1695. His wife was from Little Tarrel. They had seven daughters.

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - L/55, L/56

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
508

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Birth:
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Family/Spouse: Katherine Ross. Katherine was born est 1632 in Of, Little Tarrell, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

David studied at St. Andrews University and was appointed as a colleague and then successor to his father as the minister of Reay. He was admitted to the parish of Reay before 6 Aug 1656.

He received the land of Tubeg from his parents in 1665.

A memorial tablet was built into the wall of the old Church in Reay. It was two feet long and twenty inches wide showing the date, 1691 and the letters "D.M." and "M.M.", his initials and those of his wife. The last sentence on the tablet read, "This ile belongs to Mr David Munro and Margaret Munro."

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - L/58, L/59

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
505

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Family/Spouse: Margaret Munro. Margaret (daughter of Robert Munro and Isabella Munro) was born est 1664; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - L/58

"Mr John Munro Minister of Reay married a Gentlewoman surnamed Anderson by whom he had Mr David [? William] and Thomas."

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Notes:

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - L/58

"Mr John Munro Minister of Reay married a Gentlewoman surnamed Anderson by whom he had Mr David [? William] and Thomas."

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Notes:

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - L/62, L/63

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
506

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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

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Family/Spouse: 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]

Notes:

Robert is not mentioned in ref. (1).

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - L/56

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
508

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Robert married Katherine Ross about 2 Dec 1679 in Prob., Inverness, Scotland. Katherine was born est 1657 in Of, Pitcalnie, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - L/25, L/56

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
366, 508

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Family/Spouse: George Munro, Of Culcraggie. George (son of William Munro, Of Culcraggie and Bethia Balsillie) was born est 1655 in Of, Nigg; died on 7 May 1728 in Edinburgh, , Midlothian, Scotland; was buried in Edinburgh, , Midlothian, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - L/56

"Robert of Achnagart married /blank/ daughter to Ross of Little Tarrel by her he has seven daughters."

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Notes:

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - L/56

"Robert of Achnagart married /blank/ daughter to Ross of Little Tarrel by her he has seven daughters."

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Notes:

Ref. (2) calls her Margaret.

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - L/56, L/34

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
474, 508

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Family/Spouse: William Munro, Of Linside. William (son of John Munro, Of Achany and Margaret Munro) was born about 1662 in Of, Linside, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - L/56

"Robert of Achnagart married /blank/ daughter to Ross of Little Tarrel by her he has seven daughters."

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Notes:

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - L/56

"Robert of Achnagart married /blank/ daughter to Ross of Little Tarrel by her he has seven daughters."

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Notes:

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - L/56

"Robert of Achnagart married /blank/ daughter to Ross of Little Tarrel by her he has seven daughters."

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Notes:

John studied at the University of Aberdeen where he received his M.A. degree on 3 Jul 1679. It is said that he intruded into the Church of Reay in that year, but whether he did or not, he was received into Communion by the Edinburgh Committee before 6 Jun 1704 and admitted as the minister of Reay as his father's successor in 1704.

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - L/60

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
505-506

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John married Margaret Barclay in 1710. Margaret was born est 1686; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref. (1) does not mention Elizabeth as a member of this family.

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - L/60

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
505

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Family/Spouse: James MacKay, Of Borgy. James was born est 1684 in Of, Borgy, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Christian (or Christina) and her two younger sisters were left orphans at a young age. Her father died in 1705, when Christian was only nine years old. It is said that the Mackenzies, who knew that she would succeed to a fair fortune for those days, resolved to kidnap her in order to marry her to one of their own relatives when she arrived at a suitable age. The old family nurse placed Christian in a creel, covered her over with cabbages, and walked down one avenue from the house with the creel on her back while the Mackenzies rode up the other.

The faithful nurse in this way got clear away with her charge and found her way to Foulis Castle, where Sir Robert, the twenty-third Baron, received her hospitably, and agreed, on the solicitations of the nurse, to bring up the girl until she arrived at an age to choose a husband for herself. The "Heiress of the Creel" as she was called, ultimately married Sir Robert's son, George.

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - L/66, Y/1

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
161, 507

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Family/Spouse: George Munro, Of Culcairn. George (son of Sir Robert Munro, XXIII of Foulis, 5th Baronet and Jean Forbes) was born on 18 Sep 1685 in Of, Culcairn, Scotland; died on 31 Aug 1746 in Locharkaigside, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref. (1) calls her Jean and ref. (2) calls her Janet. Ref. (2) also has another daughter in this family called Jean. There are probably errors here.

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.
472, 507

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Family/Spouse: Kenneth Munro. Kenneth (son of John Munro, Of Inveran and Lilias McKenzie) was born about 1675 in Of, Inveran, Scotland; died in 1775 in Kiltearn, , Ross-Shire, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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Notes:

Ref. (1) does not mention this daughter.

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

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Family/Spouse: Robert Douglas, Of Katewell. Robert was born about 1700; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]