Hector Munro, Of Assynt

Notes:

Hector entered the army and rose to the rank of Major.

He appears to have sold the Assynt estate to his son-in-law, Alexander Mackenzie of Coul, who gave it to his son, Kenneth, who in 1644, appears as proprietor. Hector, however, had purchased for his son, the lands of Inveran and of Achness, from John Gordon of Embo.

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/18, Q/19

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
69, 71, 470-471

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

Family/Spouse: Isobel Dunbar. Isobel was born about 1556 in Of, Tarbat, Scotland; died on 22 Mar 1612. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In addition to the sons who are listed, Christian (or Christane) and Alexander had several daughters who were 'honourably married.'

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/19, Q/37

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
471

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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: Alexander MacKenzie, Of Coul. Alexander was born about 1581 in Of, Coul, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Robert Munro of Assynt, I of Inveran and Auchness was Montrose's 'chief scootmaster' in the Carbisdale campaign of 1650. Robert had three sons in Montrose's army.

He was a member of the Assize held at Inverness on 4 Jun 1616 where John, eighteenth Earl of Sutherland, was served heir to his father, Earl John. He was also a member of an Assize held in the Tolbooth, Inverness in 1630, when the same Earl John was declared lawful heir to the three previous Earls of Sutherland.

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/19, Q/20,
R/2

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
61, 470-472

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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: Margaret Munro. Margaret (daughter of Robert Munro, XVI of Foulis and Elizabeth Rose) was born est 1593; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

John served as Captain in the Danish Service then Lieutenant Colonel (Ref (2) says Captain) in Colonel Robert Munro of Obsdale's regiment under Gustavus Adolphus. He was serving as Colonel in the army of King Charles I when he was killed at the battle of Edgehill.

His is specially mentioned for the undaunted bravery he displayed at the skirmish of the Pass of Oldenburg, where a number of Munros fell. Colonel Munro, in his "Expedition", says of him that during the battle a barrel of powder accidentally exploded while the contents were being distributed to the soldiers. The enemy attempted to take advantage of the mishap and pressed to force the Pass. Captain John Munro and a few musketeers stood their ground and through their valor, forced the enemy to retire so that the Pass was cleared.

In 1628, John returned with a number of hisclansmen, having "Long David Munro as Lieutenant." His company, fully made up, quartered at Langland. About this time, he was promoted to the rank of Major, and in 1630 to that of Lieutenant Colonel. He commanded the regiment at the battle of Leipsic, and is honorably mentioned for his conspicuous bravery in that action.

On his return home, King Charles I gave him command of an infantry regiment and he was present at the battle of Edgehill. He was killed fighting bravely at the head of his regiment in that engagement.

He was apparently unmarried.

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/19, Q/36

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
61, 470-471

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

Notes:

Ref. (1) calls her Helen Munro.

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/19, M/6

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
349, 471

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Family/Spouse: Robert Munro, Of Balconie. Robert (son of Hugh Munro, of Balconie and Euphemia Monro) was born about 1580 in Of, Balconie, Of, Coul; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) - Q/37

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

"Christane Munro his eldest daughter married Alexander McKenzie of Coul by whom she had Alexander Kenneth of Coul Hector of Assint and severall daughters who were honourably married."

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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.

Notes:

Kenneth's father gave to him the estate of Assynt.

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/37

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
471

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Birth:
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Notes:

Hector McKenzie of Assint

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) - Q/37

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

"Christane Munro his eldest daughter married Alexander McKenzie of Coul by whom she had Alexander Kenneth of Coul Hector of Assint and severall daughters who were honourably married."

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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.

Notes:

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/20, Q/21,
R/2

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
472

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

Birth:
Hugh was born at "Assynt, Sutherland, Scotland".

Family/Spouse: Christian Gray, of Skibo. Christian was born est 1621 in Dornoch, , Sutherland, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Jane Gordon. Jane was born about 1616 in Of, Navidale, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

George witnessed a contract of reversion of the lands of Teaninich which passed between Farquhar Munro of Teanoird, and Hugh Munro of Teaninich, dated at Culcraggie on 27 Nov 1641.

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/20

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
472

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

Notes:

Lieutenant Colonel Cole (or Coll or Colin) Munro was in the Army of Charles I. He served in Colonel Thomas Wheatley's Regiment of Foot and on Sir Richard Lowther's staff in defence of Pontefract Castle in 1644-5.

He served for some time as Governor of Penrith Castle and may have been Governor of Pontefract Castle at one time.

He was unmarried, but left a son who was born out of wedlock.

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/20, Q/27, R/2

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
472

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

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

Notes:

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/20, R/2

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
472

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

Family/Spouse: William MacLeod, of Hamer. William was born est 1617; died est 1698. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - M/79, Q/20,
Q/29, R/2, U3

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
401, 472, 474

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Family/Spouse: Janet Corbet. Janet was born est 1626 in Of, Rhynie, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Margaret Munro. Margaret (daughter of William Munro, of Teanoird and Catherine Munro, of Foulis) was born about 1644; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref (2) does not list Margaret as a member of this family.

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/20,

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
472

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

Family/Spouse: John Chisholm. John was born est 1630 in Of, Breakache, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/6

"Robert Munro of Balconie married a daughter of Hector Munro of Assint by whom he had John Isobell and Margaret..."

John predeceased his father and was unmarried.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
349

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

Notes:

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) - M/6 & Q/4

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/6

"Robert Munro of Balconie married a daughter of Hector Munro of Assint by whom he had John Isobell and Margaret..."

"...dr Isobel m Hugh of Fyrish."

Daughter of Robert Munro of Balconie.

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.
349, 433

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

[Alexander Monro] «i»Fourth son of Hugh Munro of Fyrish (died circa 1668) and Isobel Munro.

Munro Tree Q/7 Family of Wemyss ed Fraser ii 253-4, iii 140; J.P.Lawson, History of Scottish Episcopal Church (1843), 35,65,72-8,111-119,157,159,160-3; J.B. Craven "Scots Worthies" 1560-1688" 134-137; "Proceedings of Estates 1689-90" ii 284; Inverness & Dingwall; Presbytery Records 131; Mackenzie 433-437; Clan Munro magazine May, 1951 page 27; C. Dalton Scots Army (1909) pages xii,70-71; Writs No.291 (David Munro tutor of Fyrish 1696; Edinburgh P.D. Thomson "Parliament of Scotland"1890-1902; Dictionary of Annonyms and Pseudonyms in English Literature page 165,i 16,19, 43, 121,370-374,ii 173, iii 75, 278, 319; iv 59, 415; v 345; Scots History Society Miscellany volume v, (1933), pages 198-209; Fasti, v 34,96.120, vii 428, viii 435.
«/i»**********

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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: Hugh Munro, of Fyrish. Hugh (son of John Munro, Of Fyrish, Contullich & Kildermorie and Helen Munro, Of Teaninich) was born about 1617; died in 1668 in , , , Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/6

"Robert Munro of Balconie married a daughter of Hector Munro of Assint by whom he had John Isobell and Margaret..."

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
349

Notes:

This person may actually be Isobel who married Alexander, son of Robert Calder of Torris (Deeds 1679).

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/21, Q/26

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
472

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

Family/Spouse: Alexander Calder. Alexander was born est 1639; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/21

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
472

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

Died:
Hector died in infancy.

Notes:

John Munro of Inveran and Auchness was Commissioner of Supply for Sutherland in 1689.

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/21, Q/22

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
472

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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: Lilias McKenzie. Lilias was born about 1641 in Of, Coul, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Robert was born out of wedlock. He married the daughter of Duncan Mathieson in Sinnese.

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) - Q/27 & Q/28

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

"Lieutenant Collonel Cole Munro in Charles I Army Governor of [? Pomfret] Castle dyed unmarried but left a naturall son called Robert."

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Q/28

"Robert his son married a daughter of Duncan Mathieson in [? Sinnese] by whom he has John."

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Birth:
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Family/Spouse: Mathieson. was born about 1643; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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Family/Spouse: Catherine. Catherine was born est 1649; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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Notes:

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Family/Spouse: Margaret MacKinnon. Margaret was born est 1653; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/29, Q/30

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

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

Family/Spouse: Christane McKay. Christane was born about 1645 in Of, Borlie, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/29, Q/33

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

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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: McKenzie. was born about 1647 in Of, Gruids, Lairg, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/29

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

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

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

Notes:

Kenneth was a "Littster" in Culcairn.

Ref. (2) erroneously places Kenneth as a son of William of Linside [12291]. In ref. (1), Kenneth is shown as the son of Robert of Assynt in the tree, but the text shows him to be the youngest son of John of Achany. The latter is believed to be correct.

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/29, Q/35

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

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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 McKenzie. Janet was born about 1647 in Of, Contin, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - L/56, Q/29,
Q/34

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

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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: Anna Munro. Anna (daughter of Robert Munro, Of Achnagart and Katherine Ross) was born about 1664; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

John Munro of Fyres was Commissioner of Supply for Ross in 1685, 1689 & 1690.

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Q/4, Q/5 & R/20

Hugh Munro of Fyres married Isobel daughter to Robert Munro of Balconie by whom he had John Hector David Mr Alexander George and Hugh Munros.

John Munro of Fyres married Christane daughter to Collonel John Munro of Obsdale pitcalnies relict by whom he had Catherine married to Hector Munro of Daan to whom she had no succession.

John of Fyrish was Commissioner of Supply for Ross 1685, 1689, 1690 (APS viii 470, ix 74, 146), and d Dec 1692 (Heirs 24 May 1714); for Hector of Daan see M/50.

BIO:Eldest son of Hugh of Fyrish; suceeded to Fyrish estates in 1668. Married Christian, second daughter of Colonel John Munro of Obsdale with issue of one daughter, Catherine who married Hector Munro of Daan without issue. Upon death in 1692 his estates went to his younger brother DAVID.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
433
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Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA

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

Family/Spouse: Christian Munro. Christian (daughter of Col. John Munro, II of Obsdale and Catherine Gordon) was born about 1624; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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

"Hugh Munro of Fyres married Isobel daughter to Robert Munro of Balconie by whom he had John Hector David Mr Alexander George and Hugh Munros."

"Hugh's son Hector had a son George..."

Ref 1 is in error on p 433 where it says that Hector died young and unmarried. He was married and had a son, George.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
433

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

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

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

Notes:

David Munro of Fyres was Commissioner of Supply for Ross. He was Tutor of Fyrish and the lands of Fyrish were apprised to him from his nephew, George.

David and Catherine had no succession.

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) - Q/4 & Q/6

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

"Hugh Munro of Fyres married Isobel daughter to Robert Munro of Balconie by whom he had John Hector David Mr Alexander George and Hugh Munros."

"Hugh's son Hector had a son George, for whom his uncle David Q/6 was Tutor, who served in Col George Benson's troop of Royal Regt of Dragoons (Heirs 24 May 1714, Invss Sassines), and from whom lands of Fyrish were apprised in favour of David 1695 (SRO Reg of Decreets, Mackenzie ix 500)."

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Q/6

"David Munro of Fyres married Catherine daughter to Alexander Munro of Daan but had no succession by her."

"David Tutor of Fyrish and Commissioner of supply for Ross (FW 291, APS ix 376), for whom the lands were apprised from his nephew George, d 1704 (Invss Sasines)."

Married Catherine, daughter of Alexander II of Daan without issue. David was the last of this line to own the Fyrish lands. On his death the representation of the family went to his next younger brother, the noted clergyman Rev. Alexander MONRO, Principal of University of Edinburgh.

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.
384, 433

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 Alexander Munro, of Daan and Margaret Forrester) was born about 1648; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Doctor Alexander Munro served successively as minister at Dunfermline, Kinglasse and Wemyss, Professor of Divinity at St. Andrews, Principal of the University of Edinburgh, and minister of the High Kirk of Edinburgh. He retired in 1690.

His arms are recorded in the Lyon Register.

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) - Q/4 & Q/7

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

"Hugh Munro of Fyres married Isobel daughter to Robert Munro of Balconie by whom he had John Hector David Mr Alexander George and Hugh Munros."

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Q/7

"Doctor Alexander Munro principal Colledge of Edinburgh."

"Dr. Alexander was successively min at Dunfermline, Kinglassie and Wemyss, Prof of Divinity at St Andrews, and Principal of the University and min of the High Kirk of Edinburgh, arms recorded in Lyon Register, deposed 1690 and died 1698 (SHS Misc v 198-209); he m 1673 Anna Logan (d 1674) & 1676 Marion Collace (ib 209); children included Dr James (1680-1752) physician to Bethlem Hospital, London, through whom the family was carried on (Mackenzie 437, CMM iii 27-31)."

The fourth son of Hugh of Fyrish and Kildermorie was born in 1648 and was the first of the family to spell his name as MONRO. He was awarded a degree of M.A. from the Church at St. Mary's College, St. Andrews in 1669; was ordained in Holy Orders in 1673; made D.D. by his Alma Mater in 1682. Appointed Principal of University of Edinburgh in 1685 and served until 1689 when he resigned over differences in the monarchial sucession of William and Mary as he was an avowed follower of the Stuarts. He removed to London in 1691 and died in 1698 at age 50.

Rev. Alexander was twice married and father of nine children, although only two children - a son James and daughter, Elizabeth - survived to adulthood. James - born at Wemyss in 1680 - carried on the representation of the family. He was the renown Dr. James Monro, founder of a line of famous Monro physicians and other distinguished professional men.
Ref: Clan Munro files - Munro, Henry Dallas - GEDCOM file HMUNRO.GED dated 9
Oct 1996

Alexander became the representative of the family upon the death of his three elder brothers, who died without sons, although Alexander does not appear to have succeeded to the hereditary property of Fyrish.

Alexander studied for the Church at St. Salvator's College, St. Andrews, where he graduated M.A. in 1664. In 1665, when only seventeen years old, he was persuaded by a relative, Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Munro, to go abroad with him. He entered Lord Dumbarton's Regiment and accompanied it to France, where he was on active military duty for two and a half years. He then returned to Scotland and resumed his former studies for the Church at St. Mary's College, St. Andrews, and took his degree of M.A. in 1669.

At some point in his life, Alexander began writing his surname "Monro."

He entered into Holy Orders, and was ordained in 1673. On 7 Apr 1673, he was admitted to the second charge of the town and parish of Dunfermline. He was transferred to Kinglassie, county Fife, on 26 Mar 1676, and then to Wemyss on 26 Apr 1678 where he was presented by the Town Council of Edinburgh.

He received his D.D. in Feb 1682 and before Mar 1683, he resigned his charge at Wemyss because he had been nominated by Archbishop Sharp, the Chancellor, to the Professorship of Divinity at St. Mary's, which had changed its name to New College, St. Andrews. Alexander had been serving as Principal of the university 1682-1683.

On 9 Dec 1685, Alexander was appointed Principal of the University of Edinburgh, and on the same day he was nominated by the Town council to the Second or Collegiate Charge of the High Church of that city, to which he was inducted on 30 Dec 1685. Dr. Monro was to receive 2000 merks as Principal of Edinburgh University and 1600 merks as incumbent of the High Church, later renamed St. Giles.

A lengthy biography of Alexander can be found in ref 1.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
433-437

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

[Alexander Monro] «i»Fourth son of Hugh Munro of Fyrish (died circa 1668) and Isobel Munro.

Munro Tree Q/7 Family of Wemyss ed Fraser ii 253-4, iii 140; J.P.Lawson, History of Scottish Episcopal Church (1843), 35,65,72-8,111-119,157,159,160-3; J.B. Craven "Scots Worthies" 1560-1688" 134-137; "Proceedings of Estates 1689-90" ii 284; Inverness & Dingwall; Presbytery Records 131; Mackenzie 433-437; Clan Munro magazine May, 1951 page 27; C. Dalton Scots Army (1909) pages xii,70-71; Writs No.291 (David Munro tutor of Fyrish 1696; Edinburgh P.D. Thomson "Parliament of Scotland"1890-1902; Dictionary of Annonyms and Pseudonyms in English Literature page 165,i 16,19, 43, 121,370-374,ii 173, iii 75, 278, 319; iv 59, 415; v 345; Scots History Society Miscellany volume v, (1933), pages 198-209; Fasti, v 34,96.120, vii 428, viii 435.
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Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA

Birth:
Fyrish

Alexander married Anna Logan on 6 May 1673. Anna was born about 1650; died on 16 May 1674. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alexander married Marion Collace on 11 Apr 1676 in Inverkeithing, Scotland. Marion was born about 1650; died about 1715 in Prob., London, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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

"Hugh Munro of Fyres married Isobel daughter to Robert Munro of Balconie by whom he had John Hector David Mr Alexander George and Hugh Munros."

George was not married.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
433

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:

Hugh received from his father, the lands of Tullochue in Kildermorie.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
433, 457, 459, 494

(2) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - p. R/38, Q/4,
Q/8

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

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

Family/Spouse: Margaret Munro. Margaret (daughter of George Munro) was born est 1654 in Of, Inver; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Elizabeth Munro. Elizabeth (daughter of Colonel John Munro, II of Limlair and Janet Gray) was born est 1637 in Of, Limlaire, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]