John Munro, Of Novar

Notes:

John was an elder in the Alness Church.

He was one of the "considerable persons" of Ross and Sutherland who signed a letter to King George I in Dec 1714, imploring his Royal mercy for Simon Lord Lovat on his return from France at the instigation of Major James Fraser of Castleleathers.

He took an active part in the preliminary proceedings for filling up the vacancy caused in the parish by the death of Rev. Daniel Mackilliean on 22 Jun 1724. When a dispute arose between John and Captain George Munro of Culcairn on the one had and the rest of the church over who should be the next minister, John took the keys to the church and refused to open the door. The new minister, Rev. James Fraser, was ordained in the church yard while John and George attempted to disrupt the meeting by talking to each other during the ordination. Fraser remained minister and did a good job.

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - L/72, L/73

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
97, 511-514

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.

Family/Spouse: Anne Brodie. Anne (daughter of George Brodie, Of Brodie) was born about 1682; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

George was Ensign in Loudoun's Highlanders.

Ref. (1) says that in 1745 when George was a young man, he passed the Novar estate to his cousin, Sir Hector, but ref (2) says the estate went to his uncle, Hugh, upon George's death at age 63.

George is described as "an honest man and a sincere friend." He was not married.

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - L/73

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
514

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.