Christian McCulloch, of Plaids

Notes:

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The following is from «u»The Monroe Book«/u»:

«i»The tenth Baron of Foulis was George who married a daughter of McCulloch of Plaids. He was killed in 1452 at the Battle of Beallachnam-Brog as was his eldest son. He married, second, Christian McCulloch by whom he had son Hugh of Coul who succeeded to the Barony.
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Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734) by R. W. Munro - M

"...next he married a daughter of McCulloch of plaids by whom he had John and Hugh he was killed at Belach nabroge 1452."

Ref: "History of the Munros" by A. Mackenzie - p. 21

"He [George] married secondly, Christian, daughter of John MacCulloch of Plaids, on record in 1458 as Bailie of the Girth, or Sanctuary of St. Duthus, Tain, with issue--"

Christian was the daughter of John MacCulloch, I of Plaids, Tain, Ross-shire.

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

Christian married George Munro, X of Foulis about 1445 in , , , Scotland. George (son of Hugh Munro, IX of Foulis and Isabella Keith) was born in 1410 in , , Ross and Cromarty, Scotland; died in 1452 in Lochbroom, , Ross-Shire, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

It is said that John was a child in the cradle when his father was killed at the Battle of Bealach-nam-Broig, but he was probably actually a teenager at the time he succeeded. Since John was still a minor his uncle, John Munro of Milntown served with distinction as Tutor of Foulis until he came of age. He had reached his majority by 20 Mar 1457.

John, the last Earl of Ross, maintained an almost regal state at his castle of Dingwall. In the early years of his rule, John Munro served as Chamberlain to his Lordship. The Munros were vassals of the Earls of Ross and held Ferrindonald from them.

On 10 Jul 1476, King James III forfeited the Earldom of Ross because of the continued turbulence of its possessors, their many acts of treason and persistent rebellions. From that time on, the Munros held their land directly from the Crown. The rental for these lands was to furnish the Sovereign with a snowball from the slopes of Ben Wyvis at midsummer. This was easily accomplished because the snow never completely melts from the hollows and crevices of that noble mountain.

John served as Crown chamberlain of the confiscated estates.

In 1478, he had a Crown charter granting him the lands of Findon in the Earldom of Ormond.

John seems to have died in 1490, and certainly by 5 Jun 1491, and not in 1496 as some references state.

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The following is from «u»The Monroe Book«/u»:

«i»The tenth Baron of Foulis was George who married a daughter of McCulloch of Plaids. He was killed in 1452 at the Battle of Beallachnam-Brog as was his eldest son. He married, second, Christian McCulloch by whom he had son Hugh of Coul who succeeded to the Barony. It is with George that two lines separate to account for William of Lexington through Hugh, George's third son, and to John of Bristol, Rhode Island and Hugh of Long Island, presumed brothers, through John, his second son.

John Munro, second son of George, is considered by the Munros to be the eleventh Baron of Foulis. He was a minor when he inherited the title and was under his uncle John Munro of Milntown who led the Clan at Clachnaharry in 1454. He married a daughter of Knight of Calder and a Crown charter regranted him lands of Findon in the Earldom of Ormond in 1478. He died in 1490 and was succeeded by Sir William, knighted by James IV.
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Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA

Buried:
John was buried at the Chanonry of Ross.

Family/Spouse: Finvola Calder. Finvola (daughter of William Calder) was born in 1433 in , , Ross and Cromarty, Scotland; and died. [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.
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«i»The tenth Baron of Foulis was George who married a daughter of McCulloch of Plaids. He was killed in 1452 at the Battle of Beallachnam-Brog as was his eldest son. He married, second, Christian McCulloch by whom he had son Hugh of Coul who succeeded to the Barony. It is with George that two lines separate to account for William of Lexington through Hugh, George's third son, and to John of Bristol, Rhode Island and Hugh of Long Island, presumed brothers, through John, his second son...

Hugh of Coul ... was on record in 1492...

Hugh Munro of Coul, said to be son of his father's second wife, Christian MacCulloch of Plaids. On record 1492. Said to have married, first, Eva, daughter of Ewen MacLean, of Urquhart and Dochgaroch, by whom his son John; second, Jane, daughter of Dugal Cattanach; third, a daughter of one of the Keiths, Marshals of Scotland.

«/i»("The Monroe Book" - by Dr. J. S. Guilford)«i»
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Error alert: «u»The Munro Book«/u» p. 6 says Hugh of Coul "succeeded to the Barony". I'm not sure what is meant by that statement. Hugh is not recognized as one of the Barons of Foulis.

Ref: Clan Munro files - Andrews, Arlene
Farlow, Donna

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

Ref: "History of the Munros" by A. Mackenzie - p. 21

Hugh's lands were in the parish of Alness.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p. 21, 342

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: Eva MacLean, of Urquhart. Eva (daughter of Ewen MacLean, III of Urquhart and Dochgaroch and MacKay) was born about 1457; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Keith. was born about 1452; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hugh married Jane Cattanach about 1480. Jane (daughter of Dugal Cattanach) was born about 1460; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

William may have been named after his maternal grandfather. He is the only Munro Chief named William.

He may have been knighted by King James IV for his faithful services to the Crown. He appears as Sir William in a local document of 1503, but not in later national records. He was appointed Justiciar within the sheriffdom of Inverness during the early part of the reign of King James IV, and was present at a Court held at Inverness on 11 Feb 1499.

In the execution of his duties as Justiciar, Sir William came into collision with Hector Roy Mackenzie of Gairloch, resulting in the disastrous battle of Druim-a-chait.

Kenneth Mackenzie of Kintail married Margaret, daughter of Macdonald of Isla, by whom he had a son Kenneth. In consequence of a quarrel with her relatives, he sent her away and took as his second wife, Agnes, daughter of Lord Lovat, by whom he had four sons and two daughters. There was no regular marriage ceremony between the two, and had there been, it would have made no difference, as Margaret of Isla, from whom he had not been lawfully divorced was still alive.

Kenneth, the younger, succeeded his father in 1491, but was killed in 1497 in the Torwood by the Laird of Buchanan. He died unmarried and was succeeded by his half-brother, John, eldest son of his father by Agnes Fraser. The great body of the clan, knowing that Agnes was not regularly married, did not look upon John as the legitimate heir. His uncle, Hector Roy Mackenzie, of Gairloch, also objected to John's succession on the ground that he was the illegitimate sone of Lord Lovat's daughter, "with whom his father Kenneth at first did so irregularly and unlawfully cohabit."

Hugh Lord Lovat took up the cause of his nephew, John, and procured from James Stewart, Duke of Ross and Archbishop of St. Andrews, a precept of clare constat in favor of John as heir to the estates. The document is dated "the last day of April, 1500." However, Hector Roy kept possession of the estates and treated them as his own.

Sir William Munro of Foulis, the Duke of Ross' lieutenant for the forfeited Earldom of Ross, was dissatisfied with Hector Roy's conduct and in 1501, resolved to punish him. Sir William was in the habit of doing things with a high hand, and on this occasion, during Hector's absence from home, he and his Sheriff, Alexander Vass, went to Kinellan, where Hector usually resided, held a court at the place, and as a fine, took away the couples of one of Hector's barns to show his power.

When Hector Roy discovered what had taken place during his absence, he became furious and sent a message to Sir William to the effect that if he were a man of courage he would come and take away the couples of the other barn when their owner was at home.

Sir William, highly incensed at this message, determined to accept the challenge. He promptly collected 900 of his followers, including the Dingwalls and the MacCullochs, who were then his dependents. With this force, he set out for Kinellan, where he arrived much sooner than expected by Hector Roy, who hurriedly collected all the men he could in the neighborhood. Mackenzie had no time to advise his Kintail men, nor those at a distance from Kinellan, and was consequently unable to muster more than a hundred and forty men.

With this small force, Hector wisely deemed it imprudent to venture on a regular battle, but decided on a different stratagem. Having supplied his little but resolute band with provisions for twenty hours, he led them secretly during the night to the top of Knock Farrel, a place where Sir William must pass in his march to and from Kinellan.

Early the next morning, Foulis marched past, quite ignorant of Hector's position, as he expected him to be waiting at Kinellan. Sir William was allowed to pass unmolested. On arriving at Kinellan he found the place deserted, and, supposing Hector had fled, he proceeded to demolish the barn, ordered its couples to be carried away, broke all the utensils about the place, and drove away all the cattle as trophies of his visit.

In the evening, he returned, as Hector had conjectured, carring the plunder in front of his party, accompanied by a strong guard, while he placed the rest of his picked men in the rear, fearing that Hector might pursue him, little imagining that he was waiting ahead.

Hector Roy, from the top of the hill, watched them as they rounded the curve where the highway touched the shoulder of the hill. He allowed them to pass him until the rear was within musket shot. He then ordered his men to charge, which they did with such impetuosity that most of the enemy were cut to pieces before they were fully aware of what was happening.

The groans of the dying in the twilight, the uncertainty as well as the unexpectedness of the attack, frightened the survivors so much that they fled in confusion, in spite of every attempt on the part of Sir William, who was in front in charge of the spoil and its guard, to stop them. Those flying in disorder from the rear soon confused those in front, and the result was a complete rout. Hector Mackenzie's men followed the fugitives, killing everyone they overtook, for it was ordered that no quarter should be given to such a number, who might turn around, attack and defeat their pursuers.

In the retreat almost all the men of the Clans Dingwall and MacCulloch, were slain as well as many Munros. A large number of men were killed at one spot on the edge of the hill where Hector Roy's men were armed with claymores and battle axes. Many heads of the slain tumbled down the hill and into a well, where nineteen heads were later counted. For many decades, the well was called "Tobar nan Ceann," or the Fountain of the heads.

This conflict, which was fought in 1501, became known as the Battle of Druim-a-Chait, or the Battle of Cat Ridge.

Sir William is said to have been killed in the prime of life, in 1505, at a place called Achnashellach or Achnaskellach, in Lochaber, by Ewen "MacAlein Mhic Dhomh'uill Duibh" of Lochiel. The raid is described in "Lochiel's Memoirs" as follows:

"Besides the other wars wherein Lochiel was engaged, he had also a ruffle with the Baron of Reay, Chief of the Mackays, a people living many miles north of Lochaber. What the quarrel was I know not, but it drew on an invasion from the Camerons, and that an engagement wherein the Mackays were defeated and the Laird of Fowlis, Chief of the Munros, who assisted them, was killed upon the spot."

In 1502, a Royal commission had been given to the Earl of Huntly, Thomas fourth Lord Lovat, and Sir William Munro of Foulis to "proceed to Lochaber and let the King's lands of Lochaber and Mamore for the space of five years to true men." This is what probably led to the raid and the collision with the Camerons in which Sir William was slain.

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The following is from «u»The Monroe Book«/u» p. 6:

«i»He «/i»[John Munro, XI of Foulis] «i»died in 1490 and was succeeded by Sir William, knighted by James IV, who is said to have married Anna MacLean (Anna, daughter of Laird of McLean) and to have been killed in 1505 in a raid assisting the Chief of the MacKays. He had also been in the unfortunate battle of Druim-a-chat in 1501.
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Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA

Birth:
Fowlis

William married Anne McLean in 1479 in , , , Scotland. Anne (daughter of Lachlan Og MacLean and Catherine Campbell) was born in 1460; died in 1495. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - N

"...Statements that John's son William had brother-german Thomas (Fraser-Mackintosh's Invernessiana 179, Mackenzie 28) are said to be based on a Dunbar/Mackintosh agreement (Family of Innes 125-6 from Hempriggs charters)."

Ref: "History of the Munros" by A. Mackenzie - p. 28

"2. Thomas, described in a document dated the 20th of June, 1499, as "Thomas Munro, brother german to William of Fowis," but there is no further trace of him. (Invernessiana, p. 179.)"

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

Notes:

John Munro of Balcony and Coul lived at Ord of Inverbrene and was named "Waddie" or "a mhadaidh" from having killed a wolf. He took his M.A. in 1498 at Aberdeen University. He was presented to the vicarage of Logy and Urquhart when it was vacant.

His wife was Margaret McKenzie (or McLeay or Mcby), daughter of Mcby of Strathchonnin.

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/2
Clan Munro files - Farlow, Donna

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

"Hugh Munro of Coul married thrice 1 Eve McLean Chieftane of the Shiel Tarlichs daughter mother to John Hector and Andrew...of each of whom came great families."

"Mr John Munro of Balcony and Coul married Mcby of Strathchonnins daughter Margaret by whom he had John Hugh William Andrew David and Donald."

"John was presented to vicarage of Logy and Urquhart i.e. Logie-Urquhart when vacant; wife Margaret called McLeay in Culcairn copy and McKenzie in Teaninich copy.

There is reason to believe that the Munros of Balcony in this MS are identical with the Munros of Urquhart on record from 1556 until kirklands of Balconie were acquired by Hector Munro of Clynes later Sir Hector of Foulis; the John/Hugh/Robert succession in both is significant, and other similarities are noted..."

Ref: "History of the Munros" by A. Mackenzie - p. 33

"In 1551 Queen Mary presented him [William Munro [980]] to the Chaplainry of Saint Monon, on the lands of Balconie, vacant by the death of John Munro, eldest son of Hugh Munro of Coul."

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - p. iv

John was designated during his father's life as Mr John Munro of Balcony. He studied for the Church, and took his M.A. degree at Aberdeen University. In 1498, he was presented with the Vicarage of Logie-Urquhard, which was apparently Logie-Wester and Urquhart in the Black Isle, vacant by the resignation of Sir Dugald Runison.

In 1551, Queen Mary presented William Munro, second son of Sir William Munro, twelfth Baron of Fowlis, to the Chaplainary of Saint Monan, on the lands of Balconie, vacant by the decease of John Munro.

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«i»Their eldest son "Mr." (a title of respect) John obtained a master's degree at Aberdeen University in 1498 and married a MacKenzie of Strathconon. He was a Chaplain of Balcony and living in 1550, but dead by 1551...

John Munro, M. A. (Aberdeen), Chaplain of Balcony, living 1550, dead the following year. Said to have married a daughter of MacKenzie of Strathconon.

«/i»("The Monroe Book" - by Dr. J. S. Guilford)«i»
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References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
343

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

Family/Spouse: Margaret McKenzie, of Strathconon. Margaret was born about 1480; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Hector Munro of Carbisdale was Governor of the Strome Castle in Lochcarron. His second wife was the daughter of the Abbot of Fearn.

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) M/26

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

"Hugh Munro of Coul married thrice 1 Eve McLean Chieftane of the Shiel Tarlichs daughter mother to John Hector and Andrew...of each of whom came great families."

"...sons...Hector of Carbisdale..."

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/26

"Hector Munro of Carbisdale Governour of the Strome Castle in Lochcarron married a daughter of Glengarries by whom he had Ferquhard and after her decease he married the Abbot of Fearns daughter by whom he had Robert he had also two natural sons George and Duncan."

"Hector son of Hugh may be father of Robert of Carbisdale whose dr m Hugh of Assynt."

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - p. iv

Hector was originally of Carbisdale, parish of Kincardine. He served as Captain or Governor of Stome Castle in Lochcarron under Macdonald of Glengarry, who possessed that stronghold. His first wife was the daughter of Alexander Macdonald of Glengarry.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
350

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

Family/Spouse: Margaret MacDonald. Margaret was born about 1480; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Fearn. was born about 1480; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Andrew Munro of Culcraggie married that daughter of Archibald McDonald in Slate.

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

"Hugh Munro of Coul married thrice 1 Eve McLean Chieftane of the Shiel Tarlichs daughter mother to John Hector and Andrew...of each of whom came great families."

"...sons...Andrew of Culcraggie..."

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/34

"Andrew Munro of Culcragie married a daughter of Archibald McDonald in Slate by whom he had Hector Wm. [? in Kincurdie] Hugh and Thomas Burges of Inverness who married Cuthbert of Arterlies daughter by whom he had William Andrew John Alexr. and Thomas."

"Andrew of Culcraggie son of Hugh."

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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.
359

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: Margaret McDonald. Margaret (daughter of Archibald McDonald, in Slate) was born est 1512; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) M/1

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

"Hugh Munro of Coul married thrice...a daughter of Keith Marishall by whom he had a son John of each of whom came great families."

"...John lived at Ord of Inverbrene (? Inverbrekie) and was named 'Waddie' or 'a mhadaidh' from having killed a wolf."

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
342

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

Notes:

Alexander Munro of Kiltearn married the daughter of Ferquhar McLean of Davochgerrie. His six sons were known as "Sliochd Alasdair mhic Huistain."

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The following is a transcription of RW "Billy" Munro's genealogy notes:

«i»Alexander Munro of Ardullie fl 1547/78 Third son of Alexander Munro of Kiltearn & Janet Maclean; received few charter of Ardullie from Robert Munro of Foulis 1547; said to have been 'banner-bearer to his Chief' in 1547 (Pinkie, 10 Sep 47); fl 1549; m. ------ with issue - Hugh (suc.) & Donald. 'agnamed Crechan' (Chronological & Genealogical Account of the Ancient & Honorable Family of Foulis, Inverness 1805) or 'Ni Cruich' (Munro Tree), but Mackenzie 396 says this was his grandson Alexander. On record 1549 as 'Alex Munro of Ardulle' (Foulis Writs no. 16), also 1552 (Reg. Mag. Sig. ), & prob. also in 1560, 1578, but son Hugh 'of Ardullie' 1581.

Munro Tree M/68; Mackenzie pp. 379, 396; Martine per Chronological & Genealogical Account of the Ancient & Honorable Family of Foulis, Inverness 1805, pp. 19, 28, & Macfarlane's Gen Coll i 38; Ross-shire Journal 5 Jan 1951; Writs nos. 75, 255, no. 16 - should be 1549 (not 1409); Reg. Mag. Sig. iv no. 750 - confirmation of charter by Robert Munro of Foulis 20 Jan 1551/2 at Ardersier (AM of A witness).
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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.
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References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - M/38

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
377-

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

Family/Spouse: Janet McLean. Janet (daughter of Ferquhar McLean, of Dochgarroch) was born about 1482; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Donald was provost of the collegiate church at Tain. His wife was the daughter of Norman McLeod, the son of McLeod of Lewis.

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M & M/88

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...Donald provost of Tain..."

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/88

"Donald Munro Provost of Tayne married a daughter of Norman McLeod son to McLeod of Lewis by whom he had George Finlay Hugh and daughters one married to McKenzie of Kilchrist and another to McIntosh of Kellachie."

"Donald son of Hugh M/1 was provost of the collegiate church at Tain (SRS Med. Fasti ed Watt 374) and not of the burgh (Mackenzie 410)."

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Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - p. v

Donald lived in Tain, Scotland and was a merchant there. For a considerable time, he served as Provost of the Collegiate Church there. Ref 1 incorrectly states that he was Provost of the burgh of Tain.

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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.
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References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
410

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: Christian McLeod. Christian was born about 1484 in Of, Lewis, Scotland; and died. [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.
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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

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: Elizabeth Dingwall. Elizabeth was born est 1497 in Of, Kildun, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [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.
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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...on George there is no further information..."

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
342

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.

Notes:

Hector succeeded his father when he was still a child. His estates were managed by some of his relatives until he reached majority in about 1514. At that time, Hector and John Mackenzie of Kintail were temporarily appointed by an act of the Privy Council, Lieutenants of Wester Ross to protect that district from the incursion of Sir Donald Macdonald of Lochalsh, who had proclaimed himself Lord of the Isles.

Donald Macdonald of Lochalsh died before August 1519, and on 2 October 1524, his sister, Margaret Macdonald of the Isles issued a charter granting Hector Munro several pieces of land in Breachatt. These grants were given with the consent of Margaret's husband, Alexander Macdonald of Glengarry and were confirmend by King James V by charter dated at Stirling on 20 Apr 1541.

On 30 Apr 1527, at Inverness, Hector entered into a bond of friendship and mutual defense with the Knight of Cawdor Castle and others. A similar contract was signed by Hector and Hugh, fifth Lord Lovat on 19 Mar 1529.

Hector was married twice, but had children only by his first wife. He also had three illegitimate sons who became heads of large families, and to whom were granted portions of land in Ross-shire.

Hector died at Carbisdale (later called Culrain), in the parish of Kincardine in 1541, when he was about 50 years old. He was buried in the ancestral burying-ground in the Chanonry of Ross.

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The following is from «u»The Monroe Book«/u» p. 6:

«i»William's son Hector had extensive lands confirmed to him as thirteenth Baron by James V a Stirling in 1541 and died in the same year.
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Died:
Carbisdale was later renamed Culrain.

Buried:
Hector was buried at the Chanonry of Ross.

Family/Spouse: Katherine MacKenzie. Katherine (daughter of Sir Kenneth MacKenzie and Agnes Fraser) was born in 1489; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Katherine MacLeod. Katherine was born about 1493; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Catherine Bailzie. Catherine was born about 1482; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

This may be the William who had the chaplainary of Balcony and was vicar of Dingwall.

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) - O

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - O

"Sir William Munro of Fowlis married Anne daughter to the Laird of McLean by whom he had Hector William and Margaret being Justiciary and Lieutenant of Inverness and Earldom of Ross he was killed at Achnaselach by Locheal 1505."

"...Younger son may be William who had chaplainry of Balcony and was vicar of Dingwall (RSS 2 May 1551 & 2 Oct 1565, FW 78, Mackenzie 33, 46)..."

Ref: "History of the Munros" by A. Mackenzie - p. 33, 46

"2. William, who entered the Church. He appears as Vicar of Dingwall between 1561 and 1566, but an Exhorter was nominated as his successor in 1569. In 1551 Queen Mary presented him to the Chaplainry of Saint Monan, on the lands of Balconie, vacant by the death of John Munro, eldest son of Hugh Munro of Coul. Between 1561 and 1566 the Chaplainry of Saint Monan was still held by William Munro, minister of Dingwall, apparently the same William as Queen Mary's presentee of 1551. He died about 1566, certainly before 1569.

In 1563 a charter was granted to Robert, at Fowlis, by his grand-uncle, William Munro, Vicar of Dingwall. (Register of the Great Seal, Lib. xxxii., Nos. 593-594, and Register of the Privy Seal, vol. xxxi., folios 98 and 99.)"

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

Notes:

Margaret married Alexander Mackenzie of Davachmaluach, son of Kenneth of Kintail.

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - O

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - O

"Sir William Munro of Fowlis married Anne daughter to the Laird of McLean by whom he had Hector William and Margaret being Justiciary and Lieutenant of Inverness and Earldom of Ross he was killed at Achnaselach by Locheal 1505."

"...dr Margaret m Alexander Mackenzie of Davachmaluach son of Kenneth of Kintail (Macfarlane's Gen. Colls i 78)."

Ref: "History of the Munros" by A. Mackenzie - p. 33-34, 36

"3. Margaret, who married Alexander Mackenzie, I. of Davochmaluag, with issue--1. Roderick, who succeeded his father; 2, Hector, who was three times married and left many descendants, a large number of whom are represented in the present day; 3, Elizabeth, who married James Fraser, I. of Belladrum, with issue; and 4, another, who married William Ross, I. of Invercharron, who in 1605 received a remission for "being act and part in the murder in June, 1593, of two savages called Gilliechrist MacCondachie and Alexander, his son." By Miss Mackenzie, William Ross had three sons and one daughter--(1) Alexander, his successor,...(2) Hugh Ross; (3) John Ross; (4) Euffom, who married the Rev. Hector Munro, I. of Daan, with issue. William Ross of Invercharron, who is described in the "Kalender of Fearn" as "ane honorable man," died on 13th of October, 1622, and was buried at Kincardine...

Hector's sister was the wife of Alexander Mackenzie, I. of Davochmaluag, second son of Sir Kenneth."

The Bush reference says that Margaret was the same person as Margaret [12477].

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

Family/Spouse: Alexander MacKenzie, IV Of Doch. Alexander was born est 1490 in Strathpeffer, Highlands, , Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

John Moir Munro of Balcony married Agnes (or Katherine), the daughter of John and Elizabeth Vass of Loch Sline. He is also on record as John Munro of Urquhart. One reference calls him the 3rd earl of Coul and 2nd of Balconie.

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/3
Clan Munro files - Andrews, Arlene
Larkin, Katherine Anne
Farlow, Donna

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734) by R. W. Munro - M/2

"Mr John Munro of Balcony and Coul married Mcby of Strathchonnins daughter Margaret by whom he had John Hugh William Andrew David and Donald."

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734) by R. W. Munro - M/3

"John Moir Munro of Balcony married Vaus of Loch Sline his daughter by whom he had John Hugh the first of Teaninich Mr Robert Munro vicar of Urquhart and Minister of Kiltearn who dyed 1610 Ferquhar Munro of Aldy David and two daughters one married John Munro of Pittonachly."

"John of Balcony also on record as John Munro of Urquhart with wife Agnes Waus or Vass 1572; son Robert vicar of Urquhart and minister of Kiltearn had son Hector and dr Margaret m John of Fyrish."

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
343, 347

Mackenzie p. 559 and the Andrews reference say John was the son of Hugh Munro I of Coul, but Mackenzie p. 342-343 says he was the grandson of Hugh.

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

Birth:
Estimate: John's birth date is an estimate based on the birth date of his father.

Family/Spouse: Agnes Vass. Agnes (daughter of John Vass, of Cromarty and Elizabeth Urquahart) was born about 1501 in , , , Scotland; died about 1600 in , , , Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Katherine. Katherine (daughter of John Vass, of Cromarty and Elizabeth Urquahart) was born about 1490; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734) by R. W. Munro - M/2

"Mr John Munro of Balcony and Coul married Mcby of Strathchonnins daughter Margaret by whom he had John Hugh William Andrew David and Donald."

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.

Notes:

It is said that Donald was the first minister in the Highlands to preach the reformed faith after the overthrow of the Catholic Church. This took place in a hamlet called Waterloo between Foulis and Dingwall.

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/2

"Mr John Munro of Balcony and Coul married Mcby of Strathchonnins daughter Margaret by whom he had John Hugh William Andrew David and Donald."

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.

Notes:

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734) by R. W. Munro - M/2

"Mr John Munro of Balcony and Coul married Mcby of Strathchonnins daughter Margaret by whom he had John Hugh William Andrew David and Donald."

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.

Notes:

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734) by R. W. Munro - M/2

"Mr John Munro of Balcony and Coul married Mcby of Strathchonnins daughter Margaret by whom he had John Hugh William Andrew David and Donald."

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.

Notes:

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) M/2

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734) by R. W. Munro - M/2

"Mr John Munro of Balcony and Coul married Mcby of Strathchonnins daughter Margaret by whom he had John Hugh William Andrew David and Donald."

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.

Notes:

Ferquhar (or Farquhard) Munro of Linsetmore married the daughter of David Prontach, a merchant in Dornoch.

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/26

"Hector Munro of Carbisdale Governour of the Strome Castle in Lochcarron married a daughter of Glengarries by whom he had Ferquhard..."

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/27

"Ferquhard of Linsetmore married Margaret daughter to David Prontach merchant in Dornoch by whom he had sons George Robert and Hugh."

Farquhar (or Ferquhard) Munro

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
350

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

Family/Spouse: Margaret Prontach. Margaret was born est 1505; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/26

"...he married the Abbot of Fearns daughter by whom he had Robert..."

"Hector son of Hugh may be father of Robert of Carbisdale whose dr m Hugh of Assynt."

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
350

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.

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

George was born out of wedlock.

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/26

"... he had also two natural sons George and Duncan."

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.

Notes:

Duncan was born out of wedlock.

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/26

"... he had also two natural sons George and Duncan."

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.

Notes:

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

[Alexander Munro] «i»Son of Thomas Munro (Inverness) & Catherine Cuthbert.

Munro tree M/34. Mackenzie 359
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Thomas Munro of Inverness married the daughter of Cuthbert of Arterlies.

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/34

"Andrew Munro of Culcragie married a daughter of Archibald McDonald in Slate by whom he had Hector Wm. [? in Kincurdie] Hugh and Thomas Burges of Inverness who married Cuthbert of Arterlies daughter by whom he had William Andrew John Alexr. and Thomas."

Thomas was a burgess of Inverness.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
359

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: Catherine Cuthbert. Catherine (daughter of Cuthbert, of Arterlie) was born about 1543; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Hector Moir Munro of Culcragie married the daughter of Innes of Cockstown.

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) M/34 & M/35

"Andrew Munro of Culcragie married a daughter of Archibald McDonald in Slate by whom he had Hector Wm. [? in Kincurdie] Hugh and Thomas Burges of Inverness..."

"Hector Moir Munro of Culcragie married Elizabeth daughter to Innes of Cockstown by whom he had John Andrew George Robert who went to the German wars with Fowlis and dyed at Brandenburg and a daughter Margaret married to William Munro of Kiltearn."

"Hector of Culcraggie's son Sgt Robert d Brandenburg Jly 1631..."

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
359

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

Family/Spouse: Elizabeth Innes. Elizabeth (daughter of Innes, of Cockstown) was born est 1567; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

William was from Kincurdie.

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/34

"Andrew Munro of Culcragie married a daughter of Archibald McDonald in Slate by whom he had Hector Wm. [? in Kincurdie] Hugh and Thomas Burges of Inverness..."

William settled in the parish of Kincardine. He was married and had children.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
359

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

Notes:

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/34

"Andrew Munro of Culcragie married a daughter of Archibald McDonald in Slate by whom he had Hector Wm. [? in Kincurdie] Hugh and Thomas Burges of Inverness..."

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
359

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

Notes:

Donald and his five brothers were known as "Sliochd Alasdair mhic Huistain."

He was awarded an M.A. degree, but it is not known from what university. He entered the church and is first heard of professionally as Archdeacon of the Isles, to which office he was nominated in 1549.

In about 1549, Dean Munro made his famous tour of the Isles and wrote his well-known "Description of the Western Isles of Scotland, with genealogies of the Chief Clans of the Isles." His manuscript was subsequently published in Edinburgh in 1744, with reprints in 1805, 1818, and 1884.

He is mentioned in a Register of Ministers, published by the Maitland Club, as "Mr Donald Munro, Commissioner to plant Kirks in Ross, and to assist the Bishop of Caithness in similar planting to begin at Lammas, 1563." He remained in this office of Commissioner to plant kirks for several years, at least until 1574.

On 27 Dec 1563, the General Assembly received a complaint that Donald was "not so apt to teach as his charge required." At that time several ministers were "ordained to take a trial of his gift, and to report to the Assembly."

On 28 Jun 1565, he complained that the Ross-shire ministers were not in residence at their kirks.

In Jul 1570, he was given an assistant because he was "not prompt" in the Gaelic language.

In 1574 he was serving as the minister of Limlair, of Alness, and of Kiltearn, "at a stipend equal to 5 pounds 11 shillings and the church lands."

Tradition records that the Dean lived at Castle Craig, facing Kiltearn, on the south side of Cromerty Firth, which he crossed in a boat on Sundays to preach alternately at his three churches of Kiltearn, Limlair and Alness.

It has been said that Donald may have first been a priest of the Catholic Church, but became a Protestant in middle age because of the influence of his relative and Chief, Robert Munro, fifteenth Baron of Foulis, but this is not consistent with the ecclesiastical offices which he held early in life.

He was Archdean of the Isles, Superintendent of Ross and Minister of Kiltearn. Buchannan called him "Homo pius et Doctus." He died unmarried.

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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.
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References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - M/39

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
377-379

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.

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.
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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
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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

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 Morrison. Anne was born about 1520; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Alexander Munro of Ardulli and his five brothers were known as "Sliochd Alasdair mhic Huistain." Alexander was banner bearer of his chief, Robert Munro of Fowlis at the battle of Pinkie in 1547. Robert Munro and his son, George, were killed in that battle.

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) M/38 & M/68 & Q

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/38

"Alexander Munro of Kiltearn married a daughter of Ferquhar McLean of Davochgerrie by whom he had Mr Donald Hugh Alexr. of Ardulli John of Kiltearn Ferquhar of Teanard William of Culcraigie all considerable families flourishing in several Branches."

"...sons of Alexander son of Hugh Donald, Hugh, Alexander, John, Farquhar, William. This group were known as Sliochd Alasdair mhic Huistain."

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/68

"Alexr. Ni Cruich of Ardully his 6 [sic] son, Banner Bearer to ffowlis in 1547 married and had two sons Hugh and Donald."

"Alexander of Ardullie son of Alexander was agnamed 'Cruchan'."

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Q

"Robert's...banner-bearer was Alexander of Ardullie M/68..."

Ref: "History of the Munros" by A. Mackenzie - p. 41

"The Coul Munro MS. states that Angus Macdonald, VII. of Glengarry, "deponed the patronage of the Chaplainory of Obsdale to Robert Munro, the Laird of Fowlis in the year 1546." It also says that the "said Robert granted a feu charter of the lands of Ardulzie to Alexander Munro in 1547." This Alexander of Ardullie was descended from Hugh Munro, I. of Coul, as will be seen in the account of that fmaily later on."

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The following is a transcription of RW "Billy" Munro's genealogy notes:

«i»Alexander Munro of Ardullie fl 1547/78 Third son of Alexander Munro of Kiltearn & Janet Maclean; received few charter of Ardullie from Robert Munro of Foulis 1547; said to have been 'banner-bearer to his Chief' in 1547 (Pinkie, 10 Sep 47); fl 1549; m. ------ with issue - Hugh (suc.) & Donald. 'agnamed Crechan' (Chronological & Genealogical Account of the Ancient & Honorable Family of Foulis, Inverness 1805) or 'Ni Cruich' (Munro Tree), but Mackenzie 396 says this was his grandson Alexander. On record 1549 as 'Alex Munro of Ardulle' (Foulis Writs no. 16), also 1552 (Reg. Mag. Sig. ), & prob. also in 1560, 1578, but son Hugh 'of Ardullie' 1581.

Munro Tree M/68; Mackenzie pp. 379, 396; Martine per Chronological & Genealogical Account of the Ancient & Honorable Family of Foulis, Inverness 1805, pp. 19, 28, & Macfarlane's Gen Coll i 38; Ross-shire Journal 5 Jan 1951; Writs nos. 75, 255, no. 16 - should be 1549 (not 1409); Reg. Mag. Sig. iv no. 750 - confirmation of charter by Robert Munro of Foulis 20 Jan 1551/2 at Ardersier (AM of A witness).
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The following is a transcription of RW Munro's genealogy notes:

[Alexander Munro] «i»Only son of Hugh Munro of Ardullie (fl 1581/1599). Succeeded father; 'in Obsdale'; sold Ardullie to cousin Hugh (d.1659); m (1) ____ Keith, with issue - Hugh, John; m(2) Agnes Tarrell, with issue - George, Alexander, Robert, Catherine. Sale /purchase of Ardullie was in 1619 (Inverness Sasines). Alexander of Ardullie fl 1560, 1578, 1581 is presumably his grandfather; Mackenzie 306 mistakenly attached the nickname 'Cruachan' to the grandson, whereas it was clearly applied to grandfather in 'Tree' & 'Chron Acc'.

Munro Tree M/70; Mackenzie 396; Chron Acc. 29; Foulis Writs nos 75, 255; Calendar of Fearn (ed R.J.Adam) p.219
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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.
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Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - p. iv

Alexander is said to have served as "Banner-bearer" to Robert Munro, fifteenth Baron of Fowlis, at the battle of Pinkie, in 1547.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
396

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: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

John Munro of Kiltearn and his five brothers were known as "Sliochd Alasdair mhic Huistain."

Although John was the fourth son, for some family reason, he succeeded his father and inherited the Kiltearn estate.

He was portioner of Kiltearn having the south or nether half while his brother, Farquhar had the north or upper half.

Robert Munro, fifteenth Baron of Foulis, "disposed in feu and for service the lands of Kiltearn" to John.

John died near the end of the 16th century.

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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.
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References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - M/71

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
379-380

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: Christian Urquhart. Christian was born est 1513; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Marjorie Simpson. Marjorie was born est 1513; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ferquhar Munro of Teanard and his five brothers were known as "Sliochd Alasdair mhic Huistain." Teanard formed the north or upper half of the lands of Kiltearn and Ferquhar sometimes appears as portioner of Kiltern.

His wife was the daughter of McGillespick, rentaller of Fyrish.

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/38, M/71, M/76

Alexander Munro of Kiltearn married a daughter of Ferquhar McLean of Davochgerrie by whom he had Mr Donald Hugh Alexr. of Ardulli John of Kiltearn Ferquhar of Teanard William of Culcraigie all considerable families flourishing in several Branches.

...sons of Alexander son of Hugh Donald, Hugh, Alexander, John, Farquhar, William. This group were known as Sliochd Alasdair mhic Huistain.

John was portioner of Kiltearn having the south of nether half while brother Farquhar M/76 had north or upper half...

Ferquhar of Teanard his 4 son married Anne daughter to McGillespick Rentaller of ffyrish by whom he had Williamd and Alexander and a daughter fflorence married to Dingwall Bailzie of Dingwall.

Teanaird formed north or uper half of lands of Kiltearn and Farquhar sometimes appears a portioner of Kiltearn (FW 140, 255, 300). Mackenzie 400-1 sometimes confuses this Farquhar with grandson M/78.

Farquha rbought the lands of Milntown of Alness from Robert Gray of Arboll for 4000 Scots merks on 7 Jun 1650. He sold this property on 5 Mar 1666 to Hugh Munro of Teaninich for the same amount.

Hugh was an elder of the Kiltearn Parish.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
400

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

[Alexander Monro] «i»Younger son of Farquhar Monro (of Teanaird family).; witness to contract of 1666. (Mackenzie confuses father with earlier Farquhar, his grandfather.) this may really be Alexander, son of William of T. & elder bro. of Farquhar of T.

[Not in Munro Tree (M/78)] - but see M/80; Mackenzie, 400 - 1666 contract from Teaninich papers prob. refers to next Farquhar (p. 400) - but perhaps the whole thing is a misreading of a document. «/i»
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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.
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Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA

Died:
Error alert: Mackenzie gives Farquhar's death date as about 1670, but this is not likely because his father was born in 1480. It is known that Mackenzie sometimes confuses Farquhar with his grandson who was also named Farquhar.

Family/Spouse: Anne McGillespick. Anne was born about 1518; and died. [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.
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William Munro of Culcraigie and his five brothers were known as "Sliochd Alasdair mhic Huistain."

"Alexander Munro of Kiltearn married a daughter of Ferquhar McLean of Davochgerrie by whom he had Mr Donald Hugh Alexr. of Ardulli John of Kiltearn Ferquhar of Teanard William of Culcraigie all considerable families flourishing in several Branches."

"...sons of Alexander son of Hugh Donald, Hugh, Alexander, John, Farquhar, William. This group were known as Sliochd Alasdair mhic Huistain."

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/38, M/86

"William of Culcraige his 5 son married and had two sons John and Hugh he had a natural son John whos succession are in Creich."

"William was son of Alexander of Kiltearn M/38."

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: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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

[Alexander Munro] «i»Third son of George Munro (representative of Tain branch) & Jane Ross.

Allan tree (M/89); Mackenzie 410.
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George married the daughter of Hugh Moir Ross.

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/88 & M/89

"Donald Munro Provost of Tayne married a daughter of Norman McLeod son to McLeod of Lewis by whom he had George Finlay Hugh and daughters one married to McKenzie of Kilchrist and another to McIntosh of Kellachie."

"George Munro married a daughter of Hugh Moir Ross by whom he had Hugh William Alexander Hector and George Munros."

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
410

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: Jane Ross. Jane was born about 1519; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) - M/88

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/88

"Donald Munro Provost of Tayne married a daughter of Norman McLeod son to McLeod of Lewis by whom he had George Finlay Hugh and daughters one married to McKenzie of Kilchrist and another to McIntosh of Kellachie."

Finlay was married and had children.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
410

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.

Notes:

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) - M/88

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/88

"Donald Munro Provost of Tayne married a daughter of Norman McLeod son to McLeod of Lewis by whom he had George Finlay Hugh and daughters one married to McKenzie of Kilchrist and another to McIntosh of Kellachie."

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
410

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.

Notes:

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/88

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/88

"Donald Munro Provost of Tayne married a daughter of Norman McLeod son to McLeod of Lewis by whom he had George Finlay Hugh and daughters one married to McKenzie of Kilchrist and another to McIntosh of Kellachie."

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
410

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: Roderick McKenzie. Roderick was born about 1521 in Of, Killichrist, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Her husband was McIntosh of Kellachie.

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) - M/88

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/88

"Donald Munro Provost of Tayne married a daughter of Norman McLeod son to McLeod of Lewis by whom he had George Finlay Hugh and daughters one married to McKenzie of Kilchrist and another to McIntosh of Kellachie."

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
410

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: William McIntosh, Of Kyllachy. William was born about 1523 in Of, Kellachie; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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."

John was not married. He died before his father.

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

Notes:

Donald Munro was agnamed Grumach of Miltown of Alness. He married the daughter of Donald McEan in Fowlis.

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/92 & M/93

"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."

"Donald Munro agnamed Grumach of Miltown of Alness married a daughter of Donald McEan in Fowlis by whom he had two sons John and Hugh one of his daughters married John Munro McAndrew in Coul."

"Donald's dr Isobel m John in Coul L/112"

Ref: "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie (1898) - p. 290

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - p. iv

Donald was known locally as "Greannach," or ill-natured.

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

Family/Spouse: Janet Macian. Janet was born about 1545 in Of, Foulis, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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."

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

Notes:

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."

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.