Captain Robert Munro, of Erribol

Notes:

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/31

"Hugh Munro of Eriboll married Euffem daughter to Hugh McKy of Scoury by whom he had John Robert George Donald and Hugh."

"...son Robert said to be Captain who m 1703 Christian dr of Hugh Fraser of Eskadale and was father of John min of South Uist and then Eddrachillis d 1755."

Robert joined the army and attained the rank of Captain in Dumbarton's Regiment, later called the Royal Regiment of 1st Foot of the British line. At the same time, his uncle, General Hugh Mackay of Scourie was also a Captain in the same regiment.

In 1672, King Charles II, lent the regiment to King Louis of France, and Robert took part in the expedition against the United Provinces. Captain Mackay disapproved of King Louis' goals and resigned his commission. He then entered the service of the States-General, and was appointed Captain in the Scottish Dutch Brigade. His nephew, Robert of Erribol accompanied him.

In 1685, the Brigade was called home to assist in quelling Monmouth's rebellion, on which occasion Captain Mackay was created a Major-General and appointed a member of the Scottish Privy Council. General Mackay and Captain Robert Munro were subsequently engaged in Scotland and Ireland, fighting for William, Prince of Orange.

After retiring from the army, Robert was married and raised a large family of sons. All of his sons except his heir, John, went abroad.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p. 353-354

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

Birth:
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Robert married Christian Fraser in 1703. Christian was born about 1686; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/31

"...son Robert said to be Captain who m 1703 Christian dr of Hugh Fraser of Eskadale and was father of John min of South Uist and then Eddrachillis d 1755."

John studied for the Church at the University, and at King's College, Aberdeen, where he graduated M.A. in 1728. He served for a time as chaplain in the family of George Lord Reay. After receiving his license from the Presbytery of Tongue on 8 Aug 1732, he was ordained and admitted as minister of South Uist on 14 Jan 1737.

South Uist was predominantly Catholic having some 100 Protestants in a population of about 1300 adults. His position there for nearly eight years was anything but pleasant.

On receiving a call to Edderachilles on 7 Mar 1743, from the Presbytery of Tongue, he at once accepted and was inducted there on 21 Jun. He found the work there much more congenial. His stipend was 800 marks Scots. He served there for 19 years until his death in 1755.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
354

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

Family/Spouse: Christina MacLeod. Christina was born about 1711; died on 9 Mar 1795 in Waterstein, Isle Of Skye, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

George studied for the ministry at the University, and King's College in Aberdeen where he obtained his M.A. degree in 1767, the same year as his brother Hugh. He was licensed on 28 Sep 1770 by the Presbytery of Uist and ordained by the same body in 1771. He was then sent as a missionary to Benbecula.

In Feb 1773, he was presented by King George III to the parish of South Uist, and admitted there on 2 Apr.

The Presbytery suspended him on 11 Apr 1780, but the sentence of suspension was removed on 16 Dec 1781.

On 28 Apr 1818, he was appointed to serve as one of his Majesty's Justices of the Peace, a post he held until his death in 1832. He was 90 years old.

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

[Alexander Munro] «i»Son of Rev. George Munro, min. of South Uist (1743-1832, of Erriboll branch) and Marion Macdonald; Ensign 1st Foot (Royal Scots) 6 Oct 1815; h.p. 25 March 1816 on reduction of 4th Bn; granted permission to live in West Indies 28 July 1817 (W.O.25.3232); Ensign 26th Foot 31 May 1826; Lieut. 16th Foot 26 Apr 1828; Capt 1 July 1841; Major 21 Apr 1854; Lt Colonel 18 Apr 1856; remained on full pay as Major 16th Foot; d. unm. at 57 North Hanover Street, Edinburgh, 20 Apr 1863, & buried Greyfriars churchyard in ground belonging to mother's family (M's of Boisdale).

MHM p. 355; Fasti new edition, vii p. 196; McCance card index of R.S. officers (SUSM library); Army List (1826) - commission '4' Oct 1815; Hart's Army List (1860) p. 55 - " 6 Oct; Scotsman 21 Apr 1863; James Brown, Greyfriars Epitaphs, (1867), p. 141; MacLeod Genealogy, ii , p. 105.
«/i»**********

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
354-355

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

George married Marion MacDonald on 28 Nov 1778. Marion was born about 1744; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Hugh studied for the Church at the University and King's College in Aberdeen, where he took his M.A. degree in 1767. He was licensed by the Presbytery of Uist on 23 Aug 1773. He was ordained as a missionary to Harris on 30 Mar 1774.

On 15 Apr 1777, he was presented by King George III to the parish of Uig, Lewis, and was admitted there on 3 Jul.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
355

Hugh married Janet Macaskill on 27 Nov 1778. Janet was born about 1749; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

This son studied for the ministry but died upon reaching manhood. He was not married.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
355

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

Birth:
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Notes:

This son studied for the ministry but died upon reaching manhood. He was not married.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
355

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

Birth:
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Notes:

Christiane and her two sisters were once thought to be the three prettiest girls in Skye.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
355

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

Died:
Christiane died at UIG Parish, on the Isle of Lewis, Scotland.

Family/Spouse: John Macaskill. John was born about 1755 in Rubna An Dunain, Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom; died about 1841 in , Antigonish Co., Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

This daughter and her two sisters were once thought to be the three prettiest girls in Skye.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
355

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:

This daughter and her two sisters were once thought to be the three prettiest girls in Skye.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
355

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:

Alexander served in the army and rose to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the 16th Regiment. He was not married.

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

[Alexander Munro] «i»Son of Rev. George Munro, min. of South Uist (1743-1832, of Erriboll branch) and Marion Macdonald; Ensign 1st Foot (Royal Scots) 6 Oct 1815; h.p. 25 March 1816 on reduction of 4th Bn; granted permission to live in West Indies 28 July 1817 (W.O.25.3232); Ensign 26th Foot 31 May 1826; Lieut. 16th Foot 26 Apr 1828; Capt 1 July 1841; Major 21 Apr 1854; Lt Colonel 18 Apr 1856; remained on full pay as Major 16th Foot; d. unm. at 57 North Hanover Street, Edinburgh, 20 Apr 1863, & buried Greyfriars churchyard in ground belonging to mother's family (M's of Boisdale).

MHM p. 355; Fasti new edition, vii p. 196; McCance card index of R.S. officers (SUSM library); Army List (1826) - commission '4' Oct 1815; Hart's Army List (1860) p. 55 - " 6 Oct; Scotsman 21 Apr 1863; James Brown, Greyfriars Epitaphs, (1867), p. 141; MacLeod Genealogy, ii , p. 105.
«/i»**********

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
355

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

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

Died:
57 North Hanover Street

Buried:
Greyfriars churchyard

Notes:

Angus was married but had no children.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
355

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

Birth:
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Notes:

Marion was married but had no children.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
355

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

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

Notes:

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
355

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

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

Notes:

John, and a number of other men from Uist, went to Fort George and joined the 78th Regiment. He was present at the battle of Madia, and was with Sir Ralph Abercromby in Egypt. He was a brave soldier and rose to the rank of Lieutenant. He was killed at the taking of Batavia, Java in 1811. He was not married.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
355-356

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

Notes:

Catherine was not married.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
356

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

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

Notes:

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
356

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:

Christian was John's second wife.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
356

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

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

Family/Spouse: John MacKenzie. John was born about 1785; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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

Birth:
Christiane was born on the Isle of Skye, Scotland.

Buried:
Christiane was probably buried at Dorchester, Upper South River, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Christiane married John McIver about 1800 in Erista, Western Isles, Scotland, United Kingdom. John was born about 1775 in Erista, Western Isles, Scotland, United Kingdom; died on 6 Apr 1824 in Upper South River, Antigonish Co., Nova Scotia, Canada; was buried in Upper South River, Antigonish Co., Nova Scotia, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]