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Hugh Munro, of Teaninich

Hugh Munro, of Teaninich

Male Abt 1604 - 1703  (~ 99 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Hugh Munro, of TeaninichHugh Munro, of Teaninich was born about 1604; died in Dec 1703.

    Notes:

    Hugh of Tearivan succeeded his cousin as Laird of Teaninich. He appears to have been a man of much prudence and considerable means, and he added largely to the family possessions.

    On 7 Jun 1650 at Chanonry, he sold some goods to James Farquhar, a merchant from Aberdeen.

    On 20 Nov 1655, Hugh purchased the lands of Teaninich from his cousin, Hugh, who had gotten into debt and had to sell the estate. On 20 Feb 1660, he added the lands of Milton of Alness by purchasing them from Robert Gray of Arboll for just over 500 pounds. He also purchased other lands in the neighborhood from Farquhar Munro of Teanoird and others.

    He did not conform to Episcopacy at first and he was one of the 47 persons in the Northern Counties who were fined for refusing to do so. He paid about 1200 pounds Scots to John Paterson, Bishop of Ross in Feb 1665, but by the end of the year he had taken the oath of allegiance. He soon returned to the Presbyterian fold, however, and became an active elder in the Parish Church of Alness.

    According to the valuation roll of 1644, the total rents collected on Hugh's lands was about 440 pounds.

    Hugh served as Collector of Customs of Inverness-shire and Commissioner for Supply for Ross in 1667 and 1685.

    He lived to a very old age. On 7 Feb 1701, he signed a discharge at Milton of Alness which was witnessed by "Hugh Munro, Younger of Teaninich, my grandchild."

    References:

    (1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - M/13, M/14

    (2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
    416, 418-421, 510

    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: Florence Munro. Florence (daughter of Hugh Munro, of Ardullie and Ellen Clunas) was born est 1609; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Catherine Munro  Descendancy chart to this point was born est 1627; and died.
    2. 3. Hector Munro  Descendancy chart to this point was born est 1629; and died.
    3. 4. John Munro  Descendancy chart to this point was born est 1632; and died.
    4. 5. Thomas Munro  Descendancy chart to this point was born est 1638; and died.
    5. 6. Hugh Munro, yr. of Teaninich  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1642; and died.
    6. 7. Euphemia Munro  Descendancy chart to this point was born est 1648; and died.
    7. 8. Agnes Munro  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1654; and died.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Catherine MunroCatherine Munro Descendancy chart to this point (1.Hugh1) was born est 1627; and died.

    Notes:

    Error alert: It is very hard to estimate Catherine's birth date and make any sense out of it. Catherine was the 4th great granddaughter of Hugh Munro, I of Coul. Her husband, John was the great grandson of the same Hugh Munro, I of Coul, so there is a difference of 3 generations between Catherine and her husband. Expanding the dates as much as possible in John's line and compacting them as much as possible in Catherine's line still leaves nearly 50 years difference in their ages. I'm leaving that age difference as it is until I get more accurate information.

    Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/14

    "Hugh of Teaninich by Florence daughter to Hugh Munro of Ardullie he had Hugh and Hector [? and Thomas] Catherine Euffem and Anne."

    "Hugh of Teaninich, Commissioner of Supply for Ross 1667 & 1685, had Crown charter of lands and d Dec 1703; drs Catherine m John of Culcraggie, Anne m Hector of Novar."

    References:

    (1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
    359, 421

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

    Family/Spouse: John Munro, Of Culcraggie. John (son of Hector Moir Munro, Of Culcraggie and Elizabeth Innes) was born est 1607 in Of, Culcragie, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 9. Andrew Munro  Descendancy chart to this point was born est 1650.
    2. 10. Hector Munro, of Culcraggie  Descendancy chart to this point was born est 1652 in Of, Culcraggie, Scotland; died in in Of, Culmellachie, Scotland.
    3. 11. Donald Munro  Descendancy chart to this point was born est 1654; and died.

  2. 3.  Hector MunroHector Munro Descendancy chart to this point (1.Hugh1) was born est 1629; and died.

    Notes:

    Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/14

    "Hugh of Teaninich by Florence daughter to Hugh Munro of Ardullie he had Hugh and Hector [? and Thomas] Catherine Euffem and Anne."

    In 1683, Hector witnessed an assignation by James Maclean, merchant in Inverness, in favor of Robert Gray of Arboll on which Hector's father was cautioner. He was cast away and lost on the passage to join Dumbarton's regiment in France.

    References:

    (1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
    421

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


  3. 4.  John MunroJohn Munro Descendancy chart to this point (1.Hugh1) was born est 1632; and died.

    Notes:

    References:

    (1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
    421

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


  4. 5.  Thomas MunroThomas Munro Descendancy chart to this point (1.Hugh1) was born est 1638; and died.

    Notes:

    Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/14

    "Hugh of Teaninich by Florence daughter to Hugh Munro of Ardullie he had Hugh and Hector [? and Thomas] Catherine Euffem and Anne."

    References:

    (1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
    421

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


  5. 6.  Hugh Munro, yr. of TeaninichHugh Munro, yr. of Teaninich Descendancy chart to this point (1.Hugh1) was born about 1642; and died.

    Notes:

    Hugh Munro younger of Teaninich was Commissioner of Supply for Ross in 1690. His wife was the daughter of Bailzie Fraser of Inverness. He died before his father did, and his son, Hugh succeeded.

    Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) M/15

    Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/14, M/15

    Hugh of Teaninich by Florence daughter to Hugh Munro of Ardullie he had Hugh and Hector [? and Thomas] Catherine Euffem and Anne.

    Hugh of Teaninich by Elizabeth daughter to Bailzie Fraser of Inverness had Hugh who succeeded Alexr. factor at Lisbon and Andrew.

    Hugh yr of Teaninich, Commissioner of Supply for Ross 1690, died in father's lifetime; son Alexander d Lisbon 3 Aug 1740.

    Hugh died before his father.

    References:

    (1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
    420

    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 Fraser. Elizabeth was born about 1644; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 12. Hugh Munro, Of Teaninich  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1679 in Of, Teaninich, Scotland; died in 1728.
    2. 13. Alexander Munro  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1681; died on 3 Aug 1740 in Lisbon, , Lisboa, Portugal.
    3. 14. Andrew Munro  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1683; died in in Bombay, , Mahåråshtra, India.

  6. 7.  Euphemia MunroEuphemia Munro Descendancy chart to this point (1.Hugh1) was born est 1648; and died.

    Notes:

    Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/14

    "Hugh of Teaninich by Florence daughter to Hugh Munro of Ardullie he had Hugh and Hector [? and Thomas] Catherine Euffem and Anne."

    Euphemia probably was not married.

    References:

    (1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
    421

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


  7. 8.  Agnes MunroAgnes Munro Descendancy chart to this point (1.Hugh1) was born about 1654; and died.

    Notes:

    Agnes had a precept of sasine in her favor dated 10 Mar 1701, in certain lands granted to her on 15 Feb 1700.

    References:

    (1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - L/72, M/14

    (2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
    421, 510-511

    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.

    Agnes married Hector Munro, Of Novar in 1679. Hector (son of George Munro, III, of Novar and Isabel Munro) was born about 1652; died about 1734. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 15. John Munro, Of Novar  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1680; died in 1734-1735.
    2. 16. Hugh Munro, of Novar  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1682; died in Dec 1756.
    3. 17. George Munro  Descendancy chart to this point was born est 1696; died in 1697.
    4. 18. Andrew Munro  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1706; died in 1781; was buried in Inverness, , Inverness, Scotland.


Generation: 3

  1. 9.  Andrew MunroAndrew Munro Descendancy chart to this point (2.Catherine2, 1.Hugh1) was born est 1650.

    Notes:

    Andrew died before his father did.

    Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/36

    "John Munro of Culcragie married Katherine daughter to Hugh Munro of Teaninich by whom he had Andrew who dyed Hector Donald and severall daughters."

    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

    Died:
    Andrew died in infancy.


  2. 10.  Hector Munro, of CulcraggieHector Munro, of Culcraggie Descendancy chart to this point (2.Catherine2, 1.Hugh1) was born est 1652 in Of, Culcraggie, Scotland; died in in Of, Culmellachie, Scotland.

    Notes:

    Hector Munro of Culcragie was a Lieutenant in a foot company under Sir George Munro in Germany. After he returned, he sold Culcragie to John Burges Munro of Edinburgh.

    Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/36

    "John Munro of Culcragie married Katherine daughter to Hugh Munro of Teaninich by whom he had Andrew who dyed Hector Donald and severall daughters."

    Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/37

    Hector Munro of Culcragie was Lieut. to a foot company under Sir George Munro of Newmore in Germany and returning thence sold of Culcragie to John Munro Burges of Edinburgh.

    Hector was wounded at Oldenburg. On his return home, he married Isabella Ross, daughter of the Rev. Robert Ross, minister of Alness. Hector and Isabella had a sasine dated 2 Apr 1633 oin part of the lands of Culmellochie.

    He sold his commission and the estate of Culcraggie to John Munro, "Burgess of Edinburgh," third son of Andrew Munro, I. of Kincraig.

    References:

    (1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
    359-360

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

    Family/Spouse: Isabella Ross. Isabella was born est 1654; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 11.  Donald MunroDonald Munro Descendancy chart to this point (2.Catherine2, 1.Hugh1) was born est 1654; and died.

    Notes:

    Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/36

    "John Munro of Culcragie married Katherine daughter to Hugh Munro of Teaninich by whom he had Andrew who dyed Hector Donald and severall daughters."

    On 17 Jun 1606, Donald was designated "Portioner of Culcraggie" when the lands of Westray were alienated to him by George Ross, apparent heir of Balnagown.

    Donald was not married.

    References:

    (1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
    360

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


  4. 12.  Hugh Munro, Of TeaninichHugh Munro, Of Teaninich Descendancy chart to this point (6.Hugh2, 1.Hugh1) was born about 1679 in Of, Teaninich, Scotland; died in 1728.

    Notes:

    Hugh Munro of Teaninich married the daughter of William Duff, the provost of Inverness. He served as Commissioner of Supply for Ross in 1704.

    Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/15, M/16

    Hugh of Teaninich by Elizabeth daughter to Bailzie Fraser of Inverness had Hugh who succeeded Alexr. factor at Lisbon and Andrew.

    Hugh yr of Teaninich, Commissioner of Supply for Ross 1690 (APS ix 146), died in father's lifetime (Mackenzie 421); son Alexander d Lisbon 3 Aug 1740 (Edin Tests).

    Hugh of Teaninich married Katherine daughter to Wm. Duff provost of Inverness by whom he had Hugh now of Teaninich James Elizabeth Magdalen married to Kiltearn and Janet.

    Hugh of Teaninich Commissioner of Supply for Ross 1704 (APS xi 151), said to have died 1728 (Mackenzie 422); sons Hugh of Teaninich d unm 29 May 1767 (Scots Mag 334), James of Teaninich Captain R.N. d 31 May 1788 (ib 310); dr Margaret.

    Ref: "History of the Munros" by A. Mackenzie - p. 97

    Sir Robert, his son Robert Munro, "yr. of Fowlis, Member of Parliament"; George Munro of Culrain, George Munro of Culcairn, Andrew Munro of Westertown, George Munro of Newmore, Hugh Munro of Teaninich, Hector Munro of Novar, John Munro, yr. of Novar, Alexander Munro of Kilchoan, Farquhar Munro of Teanoird, Hugh Munro of Ardullie, and Hugh Munro of Kiltearn, are among "the considerable persons of the shires of Ross and Sutherland," who signed an address to George I. in December, 1714, imploring his Royal mercy for Simon Lord Lovat on his return from France at the instigation of Major James Fraser of Castleleathers.

    After the death of Hugh's father, his affairs were administered by his grandfather and by Hector Munro of Novar.

    References:

    (1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
    420-422

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

    Family/Spouse: Catherine Duff. Catherine was born about 1694; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 19. Magdalen Munro  Descendancy chart to this point was born est 1715; died in 1795.
    2. 20. Hugh Munro, of Teaninich  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1717; died on 29 May 1767.
    3. 21. James Munro, of Teaninich  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1719; died on 31 May 1788.
    4. 22. Elizabeth Munro  Descendancy chart to this point was born est 1721; died in 1777.
    5. 23. Janet Munro  Descendancy chart to this point was born est 1723; died in 1777.
    6. 24. Margaret Munro  Descendancy chart to this point was born est 1726; and died.

  5. 13.  Alexander MunroAlexander Munro Descendancy chart to this point (6.Hugh2, 1.Hugh1) was born about 1681; died on 3 Aug 1740 in Lisbon, , Lisboa, Portugal.

    Notes:

    Alexander was factor at Lisbon.

    Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/15

    "Hugh of Teaninich by Elizabeth daughter to Bailzie Fraser of Inverness had Hugh who succeeded Alexr. factor at Lisbon and Andrew."

    "Hugh yr of Teaninich, Commissioner of Supply for Ross 1690, died in father's lifetime; son Alexander d Lisbon 3 Aug 1740."

    Alexander was a merchant, trading in Lisbon. When he died there, he left a considerable personal estate. He was not married.
    References:

    (1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
    420

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

    [Alexander Munro] «i»Second son of Hugh Munro, Younger of Teaninich, & Elizabeth Fraser; merchant trading in Lisbon, where he died unmarried, 3 Aug 40, leaving a considerable personal estate, of which the Lisbon inventory was in the Teaninich Charter Chest (also in National Archives of Scotland, Edinburgh Testaments), had a 'large collection' of Scots songs 'supposed now to be lost' one of which was printed in an edition of Scott's 'Minstrelsy of the Scottish Border' from MSS of David Herd (1732-1810). ?Same as Alexander (b. c.1695)

    Munro Tree (M/15) MHM p. 420; Edinburgh Testaments, 13 Aug 1741; Sir Walter Scott, Minstrelsy of Scottish Border, (ed. T. Henderson, 1931), p. 496 (& see 67); for D. Herd, see Miller's Literary History of Scotland, pp. 412, 566-7.
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    Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA


  6. 14.  Andrew MunroAndrew Munro Descendancy chart to this point (6.Hugh2, 1.Hugh1) was born about 1683; died in in Bombay, , Mahåråshtra, India.

    Notes:

    Andrew was factor at Bombay, India.

    Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) M/17

    Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/15

    "Hugh of Teaninich by Elizabeth daughter to Bailzie Fraser of Inverness had Hugh who succeeded Alexr. factor at Lisbon and Andrew."

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    (The following is from the genealogy notes of R. W. Munro.)

    [Andrew Munro] «i»Third son of Hugh Munro, younger of Teaninich, and Elizabeth Fraser; factor at Bombay, where he died probably unmarried, witness for brother, Hugh Munro of Teaninich, Milton of AIness, 23 Dec 1704

    Munro Tree M/17, Mackenzie 420,422«/i»
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    "Hugh yr of Teaninich, Commissioner of Supply for Ross 1690, died in father's lifetime; son Alexander d Lisbon 3 Aug 1740."

    Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/17

    "Andrew was factor at Bombay in the East Indies where he dyed."

    Andrew was a merchant in Bombay. He was not married.

    References:

    (1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
    420

    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.


  7. 15.  John Munro, Of NovarJohn Munro, Of Novar Descendancy chart to this point (8.Agnes2, 1.Hugh1) was born about 1680; died in 1734-1735.

    Notes:

    John was an elder in the Alness Church.

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

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

    References:

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

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

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

    Birth:
    Estimate: This birth date is an estimate based on the birth dates of nearest relatives or contemporaries, or based on other clues such as christening date, marriage date, birth order, etc.

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

    Children:
    1. 25. George Munro, Of Novar  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1700; and died.

  8. 16.  Hugh Munro, of NovarHugh Munro, of Novar Descendancy chart to this point (8.Agnes2, 1.Hugh1) was born in 1682; died in Dec 1756.

    Notes:

    Hugh was a merchant in Clayside on the Mains of Dunrobin, near Golspie. He succeeded to Novar at an advanced age.

    Ref. (2) says he died about 1760.

    References:

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

    (2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
    511, 514-515

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

    Family/Spouse: Isabel Gordon. Isabel (daughter of Sir Robert Gordon, Of Embo) was born in 1684; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 26. Christian Munro  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1710; and died.
    2. 27. Elizabeth Munro  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1712; and died.
    3. 28. Col. Robert Munroe  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Dec 1716 in , , , Scotland; died on 1 Jul 1804 in Roxbury, Morris Co., New Jersey, USA.
    4. 29. Gen. Sir Hector Munro, 8th of Novar  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1727; died on 20 Dec 1806; was buried in Kiltearn, , Ross-Shire, Scotland.
    5. 30. Sir Alexander Munro, of Novar  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1727; died on 26 Aug 1810.
    6. 31. Munro  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1729; and died.
    7. 32. Ann Munro  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1730; died on 24 Jan 1823.
    8. 33. Jane Munro  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1733; and died.
    9. 34. Andrew Munro  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1735; and died.

  9. 17.  George MunroGeorge Munro Descendancy chart to this point (8.Agnes2, 1.Hugh1) was born est 1696; died in 1697.

    Notes:

    Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - L/72

    "...George d 1697."

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


  10. 18.  Andrew MunroAndrew Munro Descendancy chart to this point (8.Agnes2, 1.Hugh1) was born about 1706; died in 1781; was buried in Inverness, , Inverness, Scotland.

    Notes:

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    [Andrew Munro]«i» Third son of Hector Munro of Novar (d/ 1733/4) and Agnes Munro; merchant and Bailie of Inverness, mentioned 1725/50; had charge of military chest at Dornoch, escaped March 1746; died c.1781, aged 75, and buried at Inverness, having married Margaret, daughter of George Urquhart of Greenhill, Cromartyshire, with issue - George (Major, 68th Regiment, died 1796) and Margaret (married cousin [Sir]Alexander Munro [of Novar]; another daughter Christian married William Mackintosh, Provost and merchant of Inverness. Son 'Bob' (fl 1765)

    Munro Tree (L/72) MacGill 'Old Ross-shire'i321,ii 470-2, 855. Novar Tree (1784); Mackenzie 511; 'Sutherland Book' i421,ii95-9, 242-3, 244, 257-8; James Fergusson, 'John Fergusson', 163-4; 'Letter Book of Bailie John Stewart' Scottish History Society 1915), passim (minor references); Novar entails (1798 and 1808) daughter Christian, AM Mackintosh ' Mackintoshes and Clan Chattan' (1903) 379n.;NASAllan papers numbers 149, 193, 197 (1), 206, 246, 354, 355, 421; NAS Morton manuscripts regarding Swedish El Co.. (1741)«/i»

    (R. W. Munro's genealogy notes)
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    Andrew was a merchant and Bailie in Inverness.

    References:

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

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

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

    Family/Spouse: Margaret Urquhart. Margaret (daughter of George Urquhart, of Greenhill) was born est 1708 in Of, Greenhill; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 35. Maj. George Munro  Descendancy chart to this point was born est 1731; died in 1796.
    2. 36. Margaret Munro  Descendancy chart to this point was born est 1733; died in 1768.
    3. 37. Christian Munro  Descendancy chart to this point was born est 1735; and died.


Generation: 4

  1. 19.  Magdalen MunroMagdalen Munro Descendancy chart to this point (12.Hugh3, 6.Hugh2, 1.Hugh1) was born est 1715; died in 1795.

    Notes:

    Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) M/16

    Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/16

    "Hugh of Teaninich married Katherine daughter to Wm. Duff provost of Inverness by whom he had Hugh now of Teaninich James Elizabeth Magdalen married to Kiltearn and Janet."

    "Hugh of Teaninich Commissioner of Supply for Ross 1704 (APS xi 151), said to have died 1728 (Mackenzie 422); sons Hugh of Teaninich d unm 29 May 1767 (Scots Mag 334), James of Teaninich Captain R.N. d 31 May 1788; dr Margaret not mentioned M/71-5.""

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

    "...Alexander...m Magdalen Munro (FW 367)..."

    Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) - P/3

    Ref 1 says Magdalen married John Munro of the Kiltearn family and had children.

    References:

    (1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
    422
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    The following is a transcription of RW Munro's genealogy notes:

    «i»Alexander Munro of Kiltearn Eldest son of Rev. Hugh Munro, Tain (d. 1744) & [?Christina ?Ross] suc. father as owner of Kiltearn (1756 valuation £132 ), described as 'of Kiltearn' in 1740, 1743, 1761; disponed Kiltearn to Sir Harry Munro of Foulis; late of Kiltearn, now landwaiter at Leith in 1762-7; appointed 21 July 1761, & took up duty at Leith 10 Oct; resigned post 1774; lived at Dub Row, Leith, & in 1776/7 'Directory' Robert Munro is also given with same occupation & address. m. Magdalen Munro (contract 1734, survived husband), son Hugh (on record 1778, in Grenada 1793); drs. Magaret, Ann, & yst James [sic] m. 1786 Alexander Paterson, writer in Edinburgh.

    Munro Tree (P/3) - father; [Mackenzie, p. 37 - Alexander omitted]; «u»Fasti«/u», vol vii, p. 71 and vol viii, p. 669; Foulis Writs Nos. 359, 362, 365, 367, 368, 382, 384, 386; Williamson's «u»Edinburgh Directory«/u», 1773/4-1776/7; Edinburgh Evening News 13 Sep , 1950; Information from HM Customs & Excise Oct 1950; Foulis Case vii 47; Summons dated 8 July 1778 - son Hugh; Kiltearn Old Parish Registers (witness to marriage 1744); Services of Heirs 1820/29 - drs.; Edinburgh Marriage Register (SRS) - dr. James; Abridged Sasines, Ross-shire, 1 & 15 July 1793; Timperlay's «u»Directoy of Landownership«/u», p 301.
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    Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA

    Magdalen married Alexander Munro, of Kiltearn about 1734. Alexander (son of Rev Hugh Munro and Christian Ross) was born about 1716; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 38. Hugh Munro  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1735; and died.
    2. 39. Margaret Munro  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1737; and died.
    3. 40. Ann Munro  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1739; and died.
    4. 41. James Munro  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1741; and died.

  2. 20.  Hugh Munro, of TeaninichHugh Munro, of Teaninich Descendancy chart to this point (12.Hugh3, 6.Hugh2, 1.Hugh1) was born about 1717; died on 29 May 1767.

    Notes:

    Hugh Munro of Teaninich was not married.

    Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) M/16

    Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/16

    "Hugh of Teaninich married Katherine daughter to Wm. Duff provost of Inverness by whom he had Hugh now of Teaninich James Elizabeth Magdalen married to Kiltearn and Janet."

    "Hugh of Teaninich Commissioner of Supply for Ross 1704, said to have died 1728; sons Hugh of Teaninich d unm 29 May 1767, James of Teaninich Captain R.N. d 31 May 1788; dr Margaret."

    On 26 Nov 1736, Hugh wrote from Milntown to David Monro of Allan, who was then practicing as a W.S. in Edinburgh, instructing him to get him served heir, and informing him that 30 pounds Scots were payable out of the lands of Milntown, etc. on the entry of every heir, and 23 pounds out of the lands of Teaninich. He said "my great-grandfather outlived my grandfather so that I must enter heir to him, my grandfather never having entered, so that I will have double dues to pay."

    On 29 Aug 1739, he received precept of clare constat from George, third Earl of Cromarty.

    On 13 Mar 1750, an inquest held at Chanonry, declared that he was the legitimate and nearest heir of his mother Katharine Duff. A subsequent inquest held at the Courthouse in Tain on 19 Oct 1764, he was declared to be the legitimate and nearest male heir of his father, Hugh Munro, in all his lands and rents.

    Hugh was not married.

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

    [Albert Munro of Coul]«i» Only son of Robert Munro of Coul (d. 1696) and Ann Gladstone; suc. Father (or uncle); writer; Assembly comm. Munro??? 1727…1743, 1752, Albert Munro of Coul Esq. d. unmarried Edinburgh 20 or 22 Jul 1772, having lived there most of his life and being an elder from 1727 in the Tolbooth Church there; served heir to uncle Dr. John of Coul in 1/4 of lands of Culcraigie 1764; the last direct male of his family, sold estate of Coul to Hugh Munro of Teaninich (1756 valuation L254-10-0) (d. 1767) whose brother James of Teaninich arranged payment of Albert's legacy of L100 for poor of Inverness; treasurer to Herot's??? Hospital, Edinburgh, 1748-58. See Halbert Munro.

    Munro Tree M/47. D. Wimberley, "Hospitals of Inverness", 100, 108, 109, 110, 118, 136. Wm. Brown, "Tolbooth Church", (1867) p.81. M.S. "Extracts from Pastorals" (E.P.L.), 227-8. Disctionary of Anonyms & Psuedonyms English Literature, ii, 172. Annals of General Assembly, 1739-52 (1838), pp. 18, 230, 352, 354, 358. Mackenzie, pp. 388-91. Scots magazine(1772), p. 399. Gentlemens magazine (1772), p. 391. Book of The Old Edinburgh Club, vol. xii (1923), 13. Edinburgh Baptismal Register. Edinburgh Poll Tax Returns for 1694 (See Rec. Soc. 1951), 24. Foulis Writs nos. 347, 366, 370, 375. Celtic Magazine x 505. Inverness Kirk Session Records (ed. Alex Whitehall) 249. Mackienzie ii no. 1065. Allen Papers nos. 180, 193, 197(1), 201, 206, 345, 425, 430, 433. Service of Heirs (1760/69), 1772. Signet Library Session Papers. 12/32, 40/64, 54/24, p. 355. W. Steven, "History of Herot's Hospital" ed. Beven, Clan Munro Magazine.xi 42, 46; xxiii 36. "Compassion to Gladstone's Land" (NTS) 14, 23.«/i»
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    References:

    (1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
    422-423

    ----- 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.


  3. 21.  James Munro, of TeaninichJames Munro, of Teaninich Descendancy chart to this point (12.Hugh3, 6.Hugh2, 1.Hugh1) was born about 1719; died on 31 May 1788.

    Notes:

    James Munro of Teaninich was a Captain in the Royal Navy.

    Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) M/16

    Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/16

    "Hugh of Teaninich married Katherine daughter to Wm. Duff provost of Inverness by whom he had Hugh now of Teaninich James Elizabeth Magdalen married to Kiltearn and Janet."

    "Hugh of Teaninich Commissioner of Supply for Ross 1704, said to have died 1728; sons Hugh of Teaninich d unm 29 May 1767, James of Teaninich Captain R.N. d 31 May 1788; dr Margaret."
    James was a Captain in the Royal Navy. In about 1786, he sold Wester Teaninich, Balachraggan, and Culcraggie to Sir Hector Munro of Novar, reserving the superiority.

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

    [Albert Munro of Coul]«i» Only son of Robert Munro of Coul (d. 1696) and Ann Gladstone; suc. Father (or uncle); writer; Assembly comm. Munro??? 1727…1743, 1752, Albert Munro of Coul Esq. d. unmarried Edinburgh 20 or 22 Jul 1772, having lived there most of his life and being an elder from 1727 in the Tolbooth Church there; served heir to uncle Dr. John of Coul in 1/4 of lands of Culcraigie 1764; the last direct male of his family, sold estate of Coul to Hugh Munro of Teaninich (1756 valuation L254-10-0) (d. 1767) whose brother James of Teaninich arranged payment of Albert's legacy of L100 for poor of Inverness; treasurer to Herot's??? Hospital, Edinburgh, 1748-58. See Halbert Munro.

    Munro Tree M/47. D. Wimberley, "Hospitals of Inverness", 100, 108, 109, 110, 118, 136. Wm. Brown, "Tolbooth Church", (1867) p.81. M.S. "Extracts from Pastorals" (E.P.L.), 227-8. Disctionary of Anonyms & Psuedonyms English Literature, ii, 172. Annals of General Assembly, 1739-52 (1838), pp. 18, 230, 352, 354, 358. Mackenzie, pp. 388-91. Scots magazine(1772), p. 399. Gentlemens magazine (1772), p. 391. Book of The Old Edinburgh Club, vol. xii (1923), 13. Edinburgh Baptismal Register. Edinburgh Poll Tax Returns for 1694 (See Rec. Soc. 1951), 24. Foulis Writs nos. 347, 366, 370, 375. Celtic Magazine x 505. Inverness Kirk Session Records (ed. Alex Whitehall) 249. Mackienzie ii no. 1065. Allen Papers nos. 180, 193, 197(1), 201, 206, 345, 425, 430, 433. Service of Heirs (1760/69), 1772. Signet Library Session Papers. 12/32, 40/64, 54/24, p. 355. W. Steven, "History of Herot's Hospital" ed. Beven, Clan Munro Magazine.xi 42, 46; xxiii 36. "Compassion to Gladstone's Land" (NTS) 14, 23.«/i»
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    References:

    (1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
    422-423

    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.

    James married Margaret MacKenzie in 1768. Margaret was born about 1740; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 42. Hugh Munro, Of Teaninich  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1768 in Of, Teaninich, Scotland; died on 11 May 1846 in Coul Cottage, Alness, Scotland.
    2. 43. Murdoch Munro  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1771 in Of, Ardross, Scotland; died in in Of, Dundonnell, Scotland.
    3. 44. Hector Munro  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1773; died in 1827.
    4. 45. Catherine Munro  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1775; and died.
    5. 46. Gen. John Munro, of Teaninich  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Jun 1778; died on 25 Jan 1858 in Muirtown House, Inverness, Scotland.
    6. 47. Alexa Munro  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1780; and died.
    7. 48. Bathia Munro  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1782; died in Infant.
    8. 49. Alexa Munro  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1784; and died.

  4. 22.  Elizabeth MunroElizabeth Munro Descendancy chart to this point (12.Hugh3, 6.Hugh2, 1.Hugh1) was born est 1721; died in 1777.

    Notes:

    Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/16

    "Hugh of Teaninich married Katherine daughter to Wm. Duff provost of Inverness by whom he had Hugh now of Teaninich James Elizabeth Magdalen married to Kiltearn and Janet."

    Elizabeth was not married.

    References:

    (1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
    422

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


  5. 23.  Janet MunroJanet Munro Descendancy chart to this point (12.Hugh3, 6.Hugh2, 1.Hugh1) was born est 1723; died in 1777.

    Notes:

    Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/16

    "Hugh of Teaninich married Katherine daughter to Wm. Duff provost of Inverness by whom he had Hugh now of Teaninich James Elizabeth Magdalen married to Kiltearn and Janet."

    References:

    (1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
    422

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


  6. 24.  Margaret MunroMargaret Munro Descendancy chart to this point (12.Hugh3, 6.Hugh2, 1.Hugh1) was born est 1726; and died.

    Notes:

    Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) M/16

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


  7. 25.  George Munro, Of NovarGeorge Munro, Of Novar Descendancy chart to this point (15.John3, 8.Agnes2, 1.Hugh1) was born about 1700; and died.

    Notes:

    George was Ensign in Loudoun's Highlanders.

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

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

    References:

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

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

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

    Birth:
    Estimate: This birth date is an estimate based on the birth dates of nearest relatives.


  8. 26.  Christian MunroChristian Munro Descendancy chart to this point (16.Hugh3, 8.Agnes2, 1.Hugh1) was born in 1710; and died.

    Notes:

    References:

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

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

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

    Family/Spouse: Col. George Hay, Of Warriston. George was born about 1708; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  9. 27.  Elizabeth MunroElizabeth Munro Descendancy chart to this point (16.Hugh3, 8.Agnes2, 1.Hugh1) was born in 1712; and died.

    Notes:

    References:

    (1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
    515

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


  10. 28.  Col. Robert MunroeCol. Robert Munroe Descendancy chart to this point (16.Hugh3, 8.Agnes2, 1.Hugh1) was born on 23 Dec 1716 in , , , Scotland; died on 1 Jul 1804 in Roxbury, Morris Co., New Jersey, USA.

    Notes:

    Robert's position as a child of Hugh Munro of Novar has not been proven but is suspected by the Charles Munroe reference.

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    «i»1) Robert Monro of Flanders, New Jersey was referred to in family legend as "That Old Tory" and "Colonel".

    2) He is reputed to have fought in the "French and Indian Wars" for the British.

    3) His son James came over with the family. If my great grandmother's information is correct that would have been in 1781 while the Revolutionary War was still active. Robert possibly being called back into service.

    4) The New York Munroes have connections to John and Doctor Robert who went to and settled in "Upper Canada" in the Simcoe area as Loyalists.

    5) Robert, Sr. also is reputed to have fled to Canada for awhile but returned to settle in Flanders, New Jersey.

    6) The supposed discrepancy concerning his date of death is explained by his tombstone which clearly indicates he died 1 July, 1804 and not 28 June, 1803. Apparently Robert suffered a stroke and the doctor informed the family that there was no hope of recovery; therefore an inventory of his goods, which normally occurs after death, was made in June of 1803 leading to the mistaken assumption that this was the date of his death. «/i»

    (Email from Charles C. Munroe, III - 5 Jun 2011)
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    Robert served as a Judge in Flanders, New Jersey.

    Ref: Clan Munro files - Munroe, Charles Cady, III

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

    Family/Spouse: Mary Wilson. Mary was born about 1718; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 50. James Munroe  Descendancy chart to this point was born est 1739; and died.

  11. 29.  Gen. Sir Hector Munro, 8th of NovarGen. Sir Hector Munro, 8th of Novar Descendancy chart to this point (16.Hugh3, 8.Agnes2, 1.Hugh1) was born in 1727; died on 20 Dec 1806; was buried in Kiltearn, , Ross-Shire, Scotland.

    Notes:

    The Duchess of Gordon happened to be travelling alone in a sparsely populated part of Sutherlandshire and found herself in an unprotected position because her postillion had gotten drunk. Although Hector was quite young at the time, he offered to take the place of her drunk coachman and conducted her safely to her destination. For his gallantry, the Duchess used her influence to procure a Lieutenant's commission for Hector in the 34th Regiment.

    In 1754, he was ordered to Badenoch with three squadrons of Dragoons to apprehend all disaffected persons in that district, especially the notorious John Dubh Cameron, better known as "Sergeant Mor." Cameron was apprehended when a pretended friend, a farmer at Dunan, in Rannoch, offered him a place to sleep and then sent for Hector. Cameron was sent to Perth and executed, but the betrayer was so severely condemned and boycotted that he had to flee the country.

    In 1759, the 89th Regiment was raised and Hector received the appointment of Second Major. In December 1760 the regiment embarked for the East Indies and arrived at Bombay in November 1761, after being stationed for some time in various parts of India.

    Hector was despatched with a strong contingent to reinforce the army then serving under Major Carnac at Patna, where he arrived in May 1764. When he arrived, he found large numbers of Carnac's army in open mutiny, the Sepoys and in some cases, the Europeans deserting to the enemy and threatening to carry away their officers. The men were demanding higher pay.

    Hector immediately detached a body of reliable troops to pursue a whole battalion of Sepoys who were defecting with their weapons. The mutineers were overtaken at night when they were asleep and were all taken prisoner. Hector ordered their officers to select twenty-four of the ring leaders and held a field court-martial. When the twenty-four were found guilty and sentenced to death, Hector began executing them by tieing them to the guns and blowing them away.

    After four executions, the Sepoy battalions threatened to stop the executions so Hector formed up the battalions, ordered them to ground arms and had the Europeans train their guns loaded with grapeshot at them, until the executions were completed.

    On 15 Sep 1764, Hector and his forces began advancing toward Soane, where the enemy had dug in. The battle was joined on 23 Oct and lasted about three hours when the enemy began to retire, blowing up their powder magazines as they left.

    This victory in this battle of Buxar was one of the most important up that time in the history of the British arms in India. Hector's opposition numbered five times his own. The enemy casualties included 6000 dead while Major Munro's forces suffered the loss of two officers and four soldiers killed.

    The next day, the Emperor asked for terms and Hector was authorized to conclude an agreement. A peace agreement was soon made. Hector received the personal thanks of the President and Council of Calcutta in a letter that read in part: "The signal victory you gained so as at one blow utterly to defeat the designs of the enemy against these provinces, is an event which does so much honour to yourself, sir, in particular, and to all the officers and men under your command...as call upon us to return you our sincere thanks." Hector was at once promoted to Lieutenant Colonel, and received 13,000 pounds.

    General Sir Hector Munro of Novar was a general and Knight of the Bath. In 1781, he captured Negapatam, a Madras town in India. He later caused a replica of the Gates of Negapatam to be built atop Fyrish Hill behind Novar. The project was used to provide work for the unemployed (at a time when the Government made no provision for them) as they were too proud to accept money for nothing.

    Hector left Oude in about 1765. In 1774, he was promoted to Major General and in 1777, he was appointed Commander of the Forces with a seat in the Council of Madras, but he was not given the power to make any further advancement. In 1778 he was knighted for his eminent services.

    In Jul 1778, it became known in Bengal that war had broken out between Great Britain and France, and it was resolved to take possession of the whole of the French settlements in India. The minor places were easy to take over, and Chaudernagore, with the factories at Masulipatam, and Caracal, surrendered without resistance.

    The most important immediate goal was to capture Pondicherry, and Hector was sent to lay siege to it. His forces were posted on an elevated ground called the Red Hills on 8 Aug 1778 and after a long and gallant defense by the garrison and its commander, M. Bellecombe, Pondicherry surrendered and the fortifications were demolished to the ground.

    In the next campaign, which was against Conjeveram, General Sir Hector Munro made some strategic errors which resulted in the loss of the valliant Colonel Baillie and his entire force, and lost an opportunity to totally defeat the enemy under Hyder. Instead, Hector made his retreat to Chingleput and then on to the Mount.

    The British army was reinforced as much as possible and sent out under General Sir Eyre Coote to engage the enemy. The battle was joined at Porto Novo where the the British army of less than 8000 men faced Hyder's army which consisted of 25 battalions of infantry, about 40,000 horse and over 100,000 match-lock men, peons and polygars with 47 pieces of cannon.

    On 1 Jul 1781, the first British line, led by Sir Hector moved forward to the attack, and after a well contested engagement of eight hours, Hyder's army was forced to retreat in disorder. The 73rd Regiment was on the right of Munro's line and led all the attacks. The enemy losses were very heavy, but the British losses did not exceed 400 men and not one officer of rank was killed or wounded.

    The next engagement with Hyder took place near Perambencum, where Colonel Baillie had been so utterly defeated the year before. On 27 Aug, General Coote began the attack sending General Sir Hector in command of the first line. During the course of the battle, Hector pointed out a way to get a small advantage, but General Coote angrily retorted, "You talk to me, sir, when you should be doing your duty."

    Hector was so affronted by this that he refused to issue any orders as his line advanced, putting the whole battle in peril. However, the British finally won the day, but with more losses than usual. Hector retired from Coote's army as soon as possible after this incident.

    After recperating for a time he was ordered to attack Negapatuam. However, he had personality clash with Mr. Sadlier, a member of the Select committee, and Sir Hector refused to serve in any capacity which would bring him in contact with Mr. Sadlier. The President consented to that stipulation, and Sir Hector proceeded to the attack.

    On 30 Oct the battle began and on 12 Nov Negapatuam surrendered 6551 prisoners, a number considerably greater than that of the whole besieging army. A large quantity of war supplies was also captured. With the fall of Negapatuam, all of the Dutch settlements on the Coromandel coast fell into the hands of the British, and Hyder's forces immediately began to evacuate the forts which they had occupied in the kingdom of Tanjore.

    Major General Sir Hector Munro returned to Scotland early in 1782. After a residence of some five years on his ancestral estate, he was appointed Colonel of the 42nd Highlanders, the Black Watch, on 6 Jun 1787. He took command of the regiment when it arrived at Portsmouth in October 1789.

    In 1792, Hector attempted to convert a large portion of his estate in the northern part of the parish of Alness into a "sheep walk". A group of people assembled to resist this idea, but Sir Hector, who was Colonel of the 42nd Highlanders stationed at Fort George, ordered certain companies of the regiment to Novar where they dispersed the people and took some of the ringleaders prisoner. The prisoners were tried at the Justiciary Court in Inverness and sentenced to transportation for life. However, the prisoners escaped and were protected by the local people and were not recaptured.

    In 1793, Hector was promoted to Lieutenant General and was made a K. B. He retired from the army in 1798 with the rank of full General. He had served with the Black Watch for nineteen years.

    Some of his duties in the later years of his military service included inspecting and embodying newly raised regiments. He embodied the 97th regiment in 1794 at Elgin. The same year he embodied the 92nd Gordon Highlanders, and the Rothesay and Caithness Highlanders.

    He represented the Inverness District of Burghs in Parliament without a break from 1768 to 1802, and was Provost of Fortrose from 1767 to 1776. He was again elected to that post in 1805, but died during that term of office.

    While in India, Hector amassed a large fortune which he used to improve Novar and to purchase neighboring properties. Among those bought by him were Muirtown in Morayshire, Culcairn, and Wester Teaninich in the parishes of Kiltearn and Alness, and Culrain in the parish of Kincardine.

    He had a monument built at the summit of the hill of Fyrish and paid local workers to carry the building material up the 1000 foot hill. The purpose of this project was to give work to the working people on his estate and the neighborhood.

    In 1791, Sir Hector helped pay for the erection of the Inverness Steeple and presented the town with a clock for the steeple. A full length portrait of him was hung in the Inverness Town Hall.

    Sir Hector was not married, but he fathered three children out of wedlock.

    His tombstone in the Kiltearn Churchyard reads:

    "Sir Hector Munro of Novar, Knight of the Bath, and Colonel of the 12 Regiment. Died the 2nd of December, 1805. (This date is wrong.) Aged 79. He was endowed by nature with a robust and handsome person. And chose a military profession in which, by merit, he arrived at the highest perferment, being commander of the small army that subdued the Itzier Souja Dowla, in the glorious battle of Baxan on the 23rd October, 1764. This fortunate event and the other victories he obtained, while Commander-in-chief in Madras, are on the record in the history of Great Britain. Adherence to the King's Administration for 31 years in Parliament endeared him to his Sovereign. And he exerted his influence with disinterested zeal in behalf of many officers afterwards promoted to affluence and importance. His filial piety, fraternal affection, and private charities to widows and orphans have no parallel among his contemporaries. May those who live about his domain, with the noble mansion he erected, follow for ages the benevolent virtues of the illustrious, beloved, and honoured man who raised his family of Novar to an opulent fortune. To posterity this tribute of his worth is dedicated by his brother, Sir Alexander Munro. In domino Deo superavet."

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    [Alexander Munro] «i»Natural son of General Sir Hector Munro of Novar and Katherine ---; baptized Kinloss, Morayshire, 26 July 1787; B. 1787; educated Fortrose; Ensign (? Cadet) Bombay Army; unmarried; died u.p. Bombay 12 November 1804, being devoured by a shark (but there were apparently enough remains to bury.

    RWMunro memo on "Children of Gen. Sir Hector Munro of Novar" (11/1/89). Mackenzie p. 535. V.C.P. Hodson, "Bengal Army", iii 352; and his Munro information - Hodson list, no. 26 (7/10/46) and letter (18/1/55). Bombay Army list. East India Register (1806) - probably per Hodson. Novar entail (1798). P. Dow's "Lords Appeals", i 439-40 - death November 1804 at Bombay. Signet Library SP 521/6, petitions by Sir Ronald C. Ferguson (18 September 1818) p. 4 - death November 1804.

    «/i»(R. W. Munro's genealogy notes)
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    Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA


    Ref: "The Highland Clans" by Moncreiffe & Hicks - p. 159

    References:

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

    (2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
    514-536

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

    Family/Spouse: Unknown. Unknown was born about 1729; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 51. Hugh Munro  Descendancy chart to this point was born est 1752; died on 22 Dec 1792 in Sangor Island, India.
    2. 52. Jane Munro  Descendancy chart to this point was born est 1770; and died.

    Family/Spouse: Katherine. Katherine was born about 1729; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 53. Alexander Munro  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1787; was christened on 26 Jul 1787 in Kinloss, , Moray, Scotland; died on 12 Nov 1804 in Bombay, , Mahåråshtra, India.

  12. 30.  Sir Alexander Munro, of NovarSir Alexander Munro, of Novar Descendancy chart to this point (16.Hugh3, 8.Agnes2, 1.Hugh1) was born in 1727; died on 26 Aug 1810.

    Notes:

    Sir Alexander served as Consul-general at Madrid and later as Commissioner of Customs in England. He displayed such zeal and ability in the latter position that he was knighted.

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    [Sir Alexander Munro] «i»Younger son of Hugh Munro (d. 1756) of Novar Family & Isabella Gordon & brother of General Sir Hector Munro; Consul General of Madrid, knighted 17 March, 1783; Commissioner of Custom Duties for England & Wales 15 Nov., 1786; suceeded Sir Hector died 20 December, 1806 Crown Charter of Achnagall; entailed estates 16 March, 1808; died Ramsgate 26 August, 1810, having married (1) cousin Margret Munro (d.1768), with issue Alexander (Capt. died 1778); (2) at Ripon 17 July, 1791 Margaret Penelope Johnstone (d.1814) with issue Hector Alexander (1792-1811), Hugh Andrew Johnstone (succeeded 1797-1864) & Isabel Margaret (m. 1834 Hon. Henry Alan Butler Johnstone) (1794-1873).

    Munro Tree L/72; Makenzie 536-7; Dictionary of National Biography under Sir Hector died 1809 (wrong); Scots Magazine(1770) 168; (1783) 167; (1786) 572; (1810) 719; (1814) 958; Gents Magazine (1770) 144; (1783) i275; (1791) 360; 1792) 204;(1794) ii 956; J. Barron N. Highlands in 19th Century i 5-6. 37; Register of Great Seal of Scotland (Manuscript in SRO) C2-137-96, 20 Dec.1806; SRO reference RT 1/53/243-69-1808 entail; E.T. Coleridge 'Life of T. Coutts' i165,167,172,239,296,300;British Library Add Manuscript 378,378 for 78; Burke's Landed Gentry (1858) memo of services; Book of Dignities 276; W.A. Shaw 'Knights of England' (1906) ii 297; F. Townsend 'Calendar of Knights'(1828) 42; Session Cases (1868-9) 251; Fortrose (1912) 153; Tain Royal Acad, MS mins ii 45,48; 1816 appeal 17,26; Novar Pedigree (1784) 1st Wife; Hodson 'Officers of the Bengal Army' iii 352.

    «/i»(R. W. Munro's genealogy notes)«i»
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    References:

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

    (2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p. 514, 536

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

    Died:
    Alexander died at Ramsgate.

    Family/Spouse: Margaret Munro. Margaret (daughter of Andrew Munro and Margaret Urquhart) was born est 1733; died in 1768. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 54. Capt. Alexander Munro  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1752; died on 4 Jul 1778 in Kalpi, , Uttar Pradesh, India.

    Alexander married Margaret Penelope Johnstone on 17 Jul 1791. Margaret was born about 1731; died in 1814. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 55. Hector Alexander Munro  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1792; died in 1811.
    2. 56. Isabella Margaret Munro  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1794; died in 1873.
    3. 57. Hugh Andrew Johnstone Munro, of Novar  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 13 Feb 1797 in London, , Greater London, England; died on 22 Nov 1864.

  13. 31.  MunroMunro Descendancy chart to this point (16.Hugh3, 8.Agnes2, 1.Hugh1) was born in 1729; and died.

    Notes:

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


  14. 32.  Ann MunroAnn Munro Descendancy chart to this point (16.Hugh3, 8.Agnes2, 1.Hugh1) was born in 1730; died on 24 Jan 1823.

    Notes:

    References:

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

    (2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
    514-515

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

    Ann married George Watson on 9 Jul 1993. George was born est 1728; died on 5 Feb 1798. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  15. 33.  Jane MunroJane Munro Descendancy chart to this point (16.Hugh3, 8.Agnes2, 1.Hugh1) was born in 1733; and died.

    Notes:

    References:

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

    (2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
    515

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

    Family/Spouse: Alexander Shaw. Alexander was born est 1731 in Of, Inverness, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Jane married Farquhar Douglas on 1 Jul 1765. Farquhar was born about 1731 in Of, Katewell, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  16. 34.  Andrew MunroAndrew Munro Descendancy chart to this point (16.Hugh3, 8.Agnes2, 1.Hugh1) was born in 1735; and died.

    Notes:

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

    Family/Spouse: Mary Urquart. Mary was born about 1737; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 58. George Munro  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1796; and died.

  17. 35.  Maj. George MunroMaj. George Munro Descendancy chart to this point (18.Andrew3, 8.Agnes2, 1.Hugh1) was born est 1731; died in 1796.

    Notes:

    Major George Munro was of the 68th Regiment in Morpeth. He is not mentioned in ref. (2).

    References:

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

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

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


  18. 36.  Margaret MunroMargaret Munro Descendancy chart to this point (18.Andrew3, 8.Agnes2, 1.Hugh1) was born est 1733; died in 1768.

    Notes:

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    [Sir Alexander Munro] «i»Younger son of Hugh Munro (d. 1756) of Novar Family & Isabella Gordon & brother of General Sir Hector Munro; Consul General of Madrid, knighted 17 March, 1783; Commissioner of Custom Duties for England & Wales 15 Nov., 1786; suceeded Sir Hector died 20 December, 1806 Crown Charter of Achnagall; entailed estates 16 March, 1808; died Ramsgate 26 August, 1810, having married (1) cousin Margret Munro (d.1768), with issue Alexander (Capt. died 1778); (2) at Ripon 17 July, 1791 Margaret Penelope Johnstone (d.1814) with issue Hector Alexander (1792-1811), Hugh Andrew Johnstone (succeeded 1797-1864) & Isabel Margaret (m. 1834 Hon. Henry Alan Butler Johnstone) (1794-1873).

    Munro Tree L/72; Makenzie 536-7; Dictionary of National Biography under Sir Hector died 1809 (wrong); Scots Magazine(1770) 168; (1783) 167; (1786) 572; (1810) 719; (1814) 958; Gents Magazine (1770) 144; (1783) i275; (1791) 360; 1792) 204;(1794) ii 956; J. Barron N. Highlands in 19th Century i 5-6. 37; Register of Great Seal of Scotland (Manuscript in SRO) C2-137-96, 20 Dec.1806; SRO reference RT 1/53/243-69-1808 entail; E.T. Coleridge 'Life of T. Coutts' i165,167,172,239,296,300;British Library Add Manuscript 378,378 for 78; Burke's Landed Gentry (1858) memo of services; Book of Dignities 276; W.A. Shaw 'Knights of England' (1906) ii 297; F. Townsend 'Calendar of Knights'(1828) 42; Session Cases (1868-9) 251; Fortrose (1912) 153; Tain Royal Acad, MS mins ii 45,48; 1816 appeal 17,26; Novar Pedigree (1784) 1st Wife; Hodson 'Officers of the Bengal Army' iii 352.
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    The following is a transcription of RW "Billy" Munro's genealogy notes:

    [Alexander Munro] «i»Son of Sir Alexander Munro of Novar (d. 1810); joined Bengal Army; Lieut. 1st Bn. Bengal Europeans; Captain 1777; while proceeding with escort of 22 Sepoys from Kalpi to join Col. Matthew Leslie's camp, he was cut off by a large body of horse & foot & he & most of his party were killed, 4 July 1778. this was perhaps the son by Sir Alexander's first wife Margaret Munro; they had one son who 'died young', acc. to Novar pedigree (1784).

    (not in MHM p. 536 where father's 1st marr. Is omitted]; Macpherson, Soldiering in India, p. 92; Infn from Major Hodson 7/10/46; Hodson, List of Officers of Bengal Army 1758-1834, iii p. 352; Novar pedigree (1784) in College of Heralds, London.

    «/i»(R. W. Munro's genealogy notes)«i»
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    Margaret is not mentioned in ref. (2).

    References:

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

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

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

    Family/Spouse: Sir Alexander Munro, of Novar. Alexander (son of Hugh Munro, of Novar and Isabel Gordon) was born in 1727; died on 26 Aug 1810. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 54. Capt. Alexander Munro  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1752; died on 4 Jul 1778 in Kalpi, , Uttar Pradesh, India.

  19. 37.  Christian MunroChristian Munro Descendancy chart to this point (18.Andrew3, 8.Agnes2, 1.Hugh1) was born est 1735; and died.

    Notes:

    This daughter is not mentioned in ref. (1).

    References:

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

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

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

    Family/Spouse: William Mackintosh. William was born est 1733 in Of, Inverness, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 59. Bob Mackintosh  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1765; and died.