Mr. John Munro, II of Coul

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:

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:
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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:

John Munro of Balcony.

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."

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/4

"John Munro of Balconie married Katherine daughter to Robert Baron of Fowlis slain at Pinkie by whom he had Hugh Mr Robert John and five daughters one of quhich married Urquhart of Davistown another Clunes Bailzie of Cromarty another Simpson of Bannans another Denuine of [? Ken--]."

"John of Urquhart d Oct 1597, will mentions brother Farquhar; sons Robert and John have not been satisfactorily identified, as former can hardly be min of Abertarff who 'married' Simon Fraser and dowager Lady Lovat 1697..."

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/5

"Hugh of Balconie sometime of Urquhart, son of John and father of Robert."

Ref: "History of the Munros" by A. Mackenzie - p. 42

"6. Catherine, who married John Munro, III. of Balconie, with issue, of whom in their proper place."

References:

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

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 Munro. Catherine (daughter of Sir Robert Munro, XIV of Foulis and Margaret Anna Dunbar) was born about 1537; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Hugh Munro the first of Teaninich had a charter from Sir William Keith of Delny, 2 Mar 1588/9.

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."

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/9

"Hugh of Teaninich his 2d son married Euffem daughter to Andrew Munro of Culinald by whom he had Robert Andrew and John Munro Bailyie of Tayne."

"Hugh son of John mor of Balconie had charter as HM 'in Fyries' of lands of Teaninich from Sir william Keith of Delny 2 Mch 1588/9; wife not mentioned in L/101."

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/77

"William Munro of Teanard married Margaret daughter to Hugh Munro of Teaninich by whom he had fferquhard Hugh and a daughter Janet married to John roy in Teanard."

Hugh was first known as Hugh Munro in Fyrish. On 2 Mar 1588, Hugh received a Royal grant of Teaninich from King James VI for good services rendered to the King. A sasine followed on 6 Jun 1589. The name of the estate was later changed to Wester Teaninich.

Hugh died before 29 May 1593.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
344, 416-417

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: Euphemia Munro. Euphemia (daughter of Andrew Munro, of Culnauld and Anne Ross) was born est 1533; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Farquar Munro of Aldie married Catherine, daughter of Walter (or William) McCulloch of Cadboll. They had a decree of separation in 1605. Farquar disponed the estate to his son, Robert, in 1608 reserving liferent. He was still living at Aldie in 1617.

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

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."

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734) by R. W. Munro - M/4

"John of Urquhart d Oct 1597, will mentions brother Farquhar;..."

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734) by R. W. Munro - M/22

"Ferquhar of Aldy married Catherine daughter to Walter McCulloch of Cadboll by her he had John and Robert Commissar of Caithness."

"Farquhar of Aldie, son of John mor of Balcony, and wife Catherine McCulloch (who had a decree of separation 1605) had sons Robert and Hugh; disponed estate to son Robert 1608 reserving liferent and still living at Aldie 1617. Robert commissary of Caithness had spouse Isobel McKenzie."

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«i»Farquhar Munro of Aldie,«/i» [was] «i»Commisar of Caithness, and he married Catherine MacCulloch, daughter of William of Badcall.

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References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
344

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.

Died:
"Ross-shire"

Family/Spouse: Catherine McCulloch. Catherine (daughter of William McCulloch, of Badcall) was born about 1529 in , , , Scotland; died in in , , Ross and Cromarty, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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."

David studied for the Church and was preferred to the perish of Rosskeen by King James VI on 7 Feb 1607.

References:

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

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/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."

References:

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

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: James Fraser, Of Popachy. James was born about 1529 in Of, Popachy, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - L/3, L/53

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
347, 503

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

Family/Spouse: John Mor Munro, of Pittonachy. John (son of George Monro, of Milntown & Dochcarty) was born est 1540; died in 1599. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Robert was vicar of Urquhart and minister of Kiltearn.

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) - M/3 & Q/13

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.

...son Robert vicar of Urquhart and minister of Kiltearn had son Hector and dr Margaret m John of Fyrish.

Robert studied for the Church at the University of Aberdeen. He was presented to his first charge, the Vicarage of Urquhart and Logie-Wester, by Queen Mary in 1560. He is entered as Reader at Lammas, 1569, and became Exhorter in the following November, with the additional charge of Cullicudden. In 1574, the Church of Dingwall was added. In 1589, he was translated to the parish of Kiltearn, to which he was presented in that year by King James VI. On 26 May 1597, he was presented by King James VI to be the Treasurer of the Diocese of Ross.

He married in his old age and had one daughter.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
344, 432

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

Family/Spouse: Elizabeth Munro. Elizabeth (daughter of Robert Mor Munro, XV of Foulis and Catherine Ross, of Balnagown) was born est 1568; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Hugh Munro of Balcony (or of Balconie, of Urquhart, of Coul).

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - 1978 - L/35, M/4, M/5
"History of the Munros" by A. Mackenzie - 1898 - p. 284
Clan Munro files - Eggleston, Sam Daniel, Jr.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
348

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

Family/Spouse: Euphemia Monro. Euphemia (daughter of Andrew Monro, of Milntown & Dochcouty and Catherine Urquhart) was born est 1559; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) M/4

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/4

"John Munro of Balconie married Katherine daughter to Robert Baron of Fowlis slain at Pinkie by whom he had Hugh Mr Robert John and five daughters one of quhich married Urquhart of Davistown another Clunes Bailzie of Cromarty another Simpson of Bannans another Denuine of [? Ken--]."

"John of Urquhart d Oct 1597, will mentions brother Farquhar; sons Robert and John have not been satisfactorily identified, as former can hardly be min of Abertarff who 'married' Simon Fraser and dowager Lady Lovat 1697..."

Robert studied for the ministry, and after passing his secondary trials before the Presbytery of Abertarff, and on 23 Feb 1676, he was recommended by that body for ordination. His ordination took place on 2 Mar and he was admitted to Abertarff on 12 Mar.

Robert is best known as the minister who married Simon Fraser and Lady Amelia Murray, daughter of the Marquis of Atholl, then Dowager Lady Lovat. The marriage was performed "under the most brutal and repulsive circumstances," and Simon was subsequently sentenced to death and his estates forfeited, for Lady Amelia had been forced into the marriage.

Robert died without children and probably unmarried, a few weeks after performing the forced marriage, but nearly a year later, he was named, among others, for his part in the outrage upon the Dowager Lady Lovat. None of the defendants appeared in court, but they all were put to the horn, their moveable goods and gear forfeited and were declared outlaws and fugitives from the law.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
347-348

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.

Died:
Error alert: Mackenzie says Robert died about 1697, but given other dates in this and other references, that date seems much too late.

Notes:

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) M/4

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/4

"John Munro of Balconie married Katherine daughter to Robert Baron of Fowlis slain at Pinkie by whom he had Hugh Mr Robert John and five daughters one of quhich married Urquhart of Davistown another Clunes Bailzie of Cromarty another Simpson of Bannans another Denuine of [? Ken--]."

"John of Urquhart d Oct 1597, will mentions brother Farquhar; sons Robert and John have not been satisfactorily identified, as former can hardly be min of Abertarff who 'married' Simon Fraser and dowager Lady Lovat 1697..."

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
348

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

Birth:
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Notes:

She married Urquhart of Davistown.

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) M/4

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/4

"John Munro of Balconie married Katherine daughter to Robert Baron of Fowlis slain at Pinkie by whom he had Hugh Mr Robert John and five daughters one of quhich married Urquhart of Davistown another Clunes Bailzie of Cromarty another Simpson of Bannans another Denuine of [? Ken--]."

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
348

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

Family/Spouse: Thomas Urquhart, Of Davidston. Thomas was born est 1569 in Of, Davistown; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Her husband was of Cromarty.

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) M/4

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/4

"John Munro of Balconie married Katherine daughter to Robert Baron of Fowlis slain at Pinkie by whom he had Hugh Mr Robert John and five daughters one of quhich married Urquhart of Davistown another Clunes Bailzie of Cromarty another Simpson of Bannans another Denuine of [? Ken--]."

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
348

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

Birth:
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Family/Spouse: Alexander Clunas. Alexander was born about 1571 in Of, Cromarty; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She married Simpson of Bannans.

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) M/4

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/4

"John Munro of Balconie married Katherine daughter to Robert Baron of Fowlis slain at Pinkie by whom he had Hugh Mr Robert John and five daughters one of quhich married Urquhart of Davistown another Clunes Bailzie of Cromarty another Simpson of Bannans another Denuine of [? Ken--]."

Catherine married Donald Simpson of Bannans. They had children.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
348

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: Donald Simpson, Of Bannans. Donald was born est 1573 in Of, Bannans; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She married Denuine of Ken--(?).

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) M/4

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/4

"John Munro of Balconie married Katherine daughter to Robert Baron of Fowlis slain at Pinkie by whom he had Hugh Mr Robert John and five daughters one of quhich married Urquhart of Davistown another Clunes Bailzie of Cromarty another Simpson of Bannans another Denuine of [? Ken--]."

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

Birth:
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Family/Spouse: Denuine. was born about 1575; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) M/4

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/4

"John Munro of Balconie married Katherine daughter to Robert Baron of Fowlis slain at Pinkie by whom he had Hugh Mr Robert John and five daughters one of quhich married Urquhart of Davistown another Clunes Bailzie of Cromarty another Simpson of Bannans another Denuine of [? Ken--]."

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
348

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: Thomas Dingwall, Of Chanonry. Thomas was born about 1577 in Of, Chanonry, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
348

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

Birth:
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Notes:

Robert Munro of Teaninich.

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/9

"Hugh of Teaninich his 2d son married Euffem daughter to Andrew Munro of Culinald by whom he had robert Andrew and John Munro Bailyie of Tayne."

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/10

"Robert of Teaninich married Janet daughter to Hugh Munro of Assint by whom he had Hugh George William and John and his 2d wife had Lieutenant Donald."

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Q/44

"...and the 5 Janet married Robert Munro of Teaninich."

"...for Janet's husband see M/10."

In 1587, King James VI granted to Robert the sum of 30 pounds per year for seven years for his "better education, and virtue, and good letters" at the chaplainry of dunskaith in Nigg, and Arpafeelie in Killearnan.

He had a precept of clare constat of the lands of Teaninich from John Keith of Ravishcraig, dated at Edinburgh 20 Jan 1603, and a sasine dated 19 Aug 1604. He also had a precept of clare constat from John Urquhart of Craigfintry of the lands of Tearivan dated 11 Jan 1608, and a sasine dated 1 May 1608.

By a charter of alienation dated at Tain on 9 Mar 1626, he granted his son, Hugh, the lands of Teaninich.

He died before 1641.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
417

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

Birth:
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Family/Spouse: Janet Munro. Janet (daughter of Hugh Munro, I Of Assynt and Christian Munro) was born est 1546; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Notes:

Andrew's first wife, Denune (or Bethune) was of Pittengarties. His second wife was the daughter of John Forbes of Inverbreakie.

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/9

"Hugh of Teaninich his 2d son married Euffem daughter to Andrew Munro of Culinald by whom he had Robert Andrew and John Munro Bailyie of Tayne."

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/13

"Andrew his 2d son by Denune of [? Pittengarties] daughter by whom he had Hugh and by Anne daughter to John Forbes of Inverbreakie he had Wm. the [? Carpenter] Euffem Janet and Catherine."

"Andrew's wife called Bethune by Mackenzie, but clearly Denune in MS; son William 'the carpenter' is a difficult reading (Mackenzie calls him 'the eminent engineer' but the adjective at least is suspect)."

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
416

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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: Janet Denune. Janet was born about 1565 in Of, Pitgartie, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Anne Forbes. Anne was born about 1552 in Of, Inverbreakie, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

John was Baillie of Tain. He married the daughter of Walter Ross of Balamuchie.

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/9

"Hugh of Teaninich his 2d son married Euffem daughter to Andrew Munro of Culinald by whom he had robert Andrew and John Munro Bailyie of Tayne."

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/19

"John Bailzie of Tayne married Catherine daughter to Walter Ross of Balamuchie and had John Hugh and Andrew."

John settled in Tain and served for several years as Bailie there.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
417

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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 Ross. Catherine was born about 1552 in Of, Balmuchy, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) M/77

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/77

"William Munro of Teanard married Margaret daughter to Hugh Munro of Teaninich by whom he had fferquhard Hugh and a daughter Janet married to John roy in Teanard."

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
400, 417

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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 Munro, of Teanoird. William (son of Farquhar Munro, of Teanoird and Anne McGillespick) was born about 1541; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
417

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:

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
417

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 - Q/3

"John Munro of Fyres married Helen daughter to Hugh Munro of Teaninich by whom he had Hugh Major David Munro slain in France without succession and John."

"John's wife Helen not mentioned in M/9-16; for son David see Invss Sassines."

Daughter of Hugh Munro of Teaninich.

Ref: Clan Munro files - Munro, Henry Dallas - GEDCOM file HMUNRO.GED dated 9
Oct 1996

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
417, 432

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: John Munro, Of Fyrish, Contullich & Kildermorie. John (son of Hector Munro, I Of Fyrish, Contullich and Unknown) was born about 1567 in Of, Fyrish, Contullich, Kildermorie; died about 1640. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/22

"Ferquhar of Aldy married Catherine daughter to Walter McCulloch of Cadboll by her he had John and Robert Commissar of Caithness."

"Farquhar of Aldie, son of John mor of Balcony, and wife Catherine McCulloch (who had a decree of separation 1605) had sons Robert and Hugh; disponed estate to son Robert 1608 reserving liferent and still living at Aldie 1617. Robert commissary of Caithness had spouse Isobel McKenzie."

Robert served as Commissary of Caithness.

In about 1620, George, Earl of Caithness, caused all the standing corn in Sanset to be burned. As a punishment for this malicious mischief, he was requested to resign a portion of the feu-lands of the Bishopric of Sutherland and Caithness to the Bishop of the diocese.

At first he agreed, but later changed his mind tried to get out the punishment. Robert Munro of Aldie, who was the Bishop's factor, was determined to enforce the punishment, but to appease the Earl, he allowed him to retain a part of the lands then occupied by Sir James Sinclair of Durran as the Earl's tenant. But later, Robert obtained a lease of the same lands for Thomas Lindsay, Robert's half-brother.

Sir James Sinclair of Durran was very annoyed at having been deprived of his lands in this way, and upon meeting Thomas Lindsay one day, they quarrelled and fought. Lindsay was mortally wounded in the fight and died a few days later.

After consulting with Sir Robert Gordon, Robert Munro decided to prosecute Sinclair as actor and the Earl of Caithness as instigator of the murder of his half-brother, Thomas Lindsay.

When Sinclair heard of Munro's determination to bring him to justice, he fled to Edinburgh. Robert Munro pursued him, and when he arrived in the capital, he caused Sinclair and the Earl of Caithness to be summoned to appear before the court for the murder of his step-brother. Neither defendant appeared on the appointed day and both were outlawed and denounced as rebels.

Sinclair escaped to London to his kinsman, Sir Andrew Sinclair of Mey. He persuaded Sir Andrew to intercede with King James and ask for a pardon. The King refused the pardon, whereupon Sinclair fled to Denmark to avoid any punishment.

When Robert Munro heard that Sinclair had gone to London, Robert followed. There, in the name of the Bishop of Caithness, he complained to the King relating the oppression and evil deed of Lord Caithness. Robert pointed out that his half-brother had been slain by the Earl's direction, and that he, himself, had narrowly escaped the fury of the Earl, who was outlawed for the murder.

The King wrote to the Scottish Privy Council instructing them to take immediate and vigorous steps to suppress the Earl's oppression and ordered them to give a Commission to Sir Robert Gordon to go into Caithness and apprehend Earl George, or make him leave the country, and to take possession of his houses for his Majesty's use.

Sir Robert very reluctantly accepted the commission, but delayed executing his orders. The Earl of Caithness took advantage of this delay and wrote to the Privy Council maintaining that he was innocent of the murder of Thomas Lindsay, and that the reason he did not obey the summons was because of his great debts. He was afraid to show up in Edinburgh because he creditors would apprehend him and throw him into prison.

On the receipt of the Earl's letter, the council instructed Sir Robert to delay carrying out their order to apprehend the Earl until further investigations could be made. It was eventually found that the Earl was indeed guilty of murder and Sir Robert was told to go ahead and execute his commission.

Sir Robert proceeded to Caithness and in his Majesty's name, took possession of his Lordship's principal castles and strongholds. The Earl quickly fled to Orkney, intending to cross into Norway on his way to Denmark, but he returned to Caithness, where he died in Feb 1643, at the age of 78 years, in comparative obscurity.

Robert Munro died before 6 Nov 1633.

The Andrews reference has confused this Robert Munro with Robert Munro XVIII of Foulis.

Error alert: Some researchers say Robert was the father of William Munroe of Lexington (b. 1625). Others say Robert Munro of Aldie who married Elizabeth Johnson was William's father.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
344-347

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.

Died:
Land records dated 6 Nov 1633 say Robert was deceased.

Family/Spouse: Isobel McKenzie. Isobel was born about 1557; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

John Munro of Aldie married the daughter of William Ross of Loggy. One reference omits this generation entirely.

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/23
Clan Munro files - Larkin, Katherine Anne

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/22

"Ferquhar of Aldy married Catherine daughter to Walter McCulloch of Cadboll by her he had John and Robert Commissar of Caithness."

"Farquhar of Aldie, son of John mor of Balcony, and wife Catherine McCulloch (who had a decree of separation 1605) had sons Robert and Hugh; disponed estate to son Robert 1608 reserving liferent and still living at Aldie 1617. Robert commissary of Caithness had spouse Isobel McKenzie."

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/23

"John of Aldie married a daughter of William Ross of Loggy by whom he had Robert"

"John of Aldie has not been found on record, and Mackenzie 344 may require amendment."

John was Commissary of Caithness.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
344

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

Family/Spouse: Elizabeth Ross. Elizabeth (daughter of William Ross, Of Logie-Easter) was born about 1574; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/46

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
480, 504

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: George Munro, II of Katewell. George (son of George Munro, I of Katewell and Mary Symonds) was born about 1560 in Cromarty, , Ross and Cromarty, Scotland; died in 1614 in Evanton, , Ross and Cromarty, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Notes:

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - L/53, L/77

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
392, 503

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

Family/Spouse: Ann Munro. Ann (daughter of Hector Munro, I Of Milntown Of Katewell and Margaret Gollen) was born est 1567; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Helen Urquhart. Helen was born est 1580; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Dr. David Munro entered the medical profession and was minister of Kemback and then of Kinconquhar in Fife. He and his wife may have had several daughters in addition to the children who are listed.

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - L/53, L/89,
M/75

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
392, 503

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

Family/Spouse: Lumsden. was born about 1581; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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[Andrew Munro] Second son of John mor Munro of Pittonnachy and Margaret(?) Munro; on record 1592 became first of Novar, on record 1599,1608,1616,1617,1624-25, 1630; died 23 July, 1633 , having married Barbara Robertson with issue - Robert, (succeeded, died circa 1649), Hugh (Killichoan) and John. Said to have accompanied Kenneth Mackenzie, 1st Lord Kintail (and later Earl of Seaforth) on many voyages, and was wounded at the seige of Strome Castle circa 1602. Did he get Novar from half brother Neil of Swordale? Crown charter to Andrew Monro fo Tannaver of Carbistill etc including lands of Foulis, 4 April, 1608, in Kings hands through being alienated without his consent - could this be Andrew of Daan, Tutor of Foulis?

Munro Tree L / 69; Novar pedigree (College of Heralds) death date; Mackenzie 71-2,78,170,503,509; Celtic Magazine x 279; Writs 163,147,178 & 120 (for Novar) (135 (son of J of P); Highland Papers (SHS) ii 41,48,; Origines Parochhiales Scotiae ii (ii) 401; Transactions of the Gaelic Society of Inverness xxxvi 197,198,202; Mackenzies' Mackenzies (1894) 203; Ardintoul (Mackenzie) Manuscript page 65 (in Edin Public Library copy); Register of the Great Seal of Scotland 4 April, 1608 (and Foulis writs 147); Old Statistical Account xiii 558 Strome; (new R& C volume xvii 575-6 note); Register of the Privy Council of Scotland iii 507, vi 609, 82, viii 499.

(R. W. Munro's genealogy notes)
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At a meeting of the Privy Council held on 27 Mar 1612, a commission under the Signet was granted to Robert Munro of Fowlis, Alexander Gordon, brother to John Earl of Sutherland, John Munro of Limlair, George Munro of Tarlogie, and Andrew Munro of Novar, to convocate the lieges for the apprehension of two men charged with stealing "a fair dun ox of six year old" from George Munro of Tarrell, and bringing the alleged thieves before the Council to be delivered to the Justice for trial.

He was a member of the assize held in the tolbooth o Inverness on 4 Jun 1616, at which John, seventeenth Earl of Sutherland, was served heir to his father, Earl John. He was also a member of the assize in 1630 when Earl John was served heir to his three predecessors in the Earldom and estates of Sutherland.

On 28 Apr 1624, Robert received a commission under the Signet, along with Sir Donald Mackay of Strathnaver, Sir Alexander Gordon of Netherdale, Andrew Munro of Novar, and others, for the apprehension of several men who were put to the horn at the instance of Hector Munro of Balconie for failing to find caution "to underlie the law" for stealing ten oxen and a cow belonging to the said Hector, together with forty stones of cheese and twenty stones of butter on two different occasions out of his house at Letter.

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - L/53, L/68

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
71-72, 74, 78, 503, 509

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Birth:
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Family/Spouse: Barbara Robertson. Barbara was born about 1584; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

George owned Ardcharnich in Lochbroom. He was not married.

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - L/53

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

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

Birth:
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Notes:

Ref. (1) does not list Neil as a child in this family.

He was a portioner of Swordale and left numerous offspring in 1734.

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - L/53

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

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

Notes:

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

"...Robert vicar of Urquhart and minister of Kiltearn had son Hector..."

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

Notes:

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) - Q/13 & M/3

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

"...Robert vicar of Urquhart and minister of Kiltearn had son Hector and dr Margaret m John of Fyrish."

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Q/13 "John his 3d son married Margaret daughter to Mr Robert Munro Minister of Urquhart by whom he had a daughter he had a naturall son called David."

"...for wife's father see M/3."

Daughter of Robert Munro of Balconie, Minister of Urquhart.

Ref: Clan Munro files - Munro, Henry Dallas - GEDCOM file HMUNRO.GED dated 9
Oct 1996

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
344, 432

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

Family/Spouse: John Munro. John (son of John Munro, Of Fyrish, Contullich & Kildermorie and Helen Munro, Of Teaninich) was born about 1621; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]