Alexander Munro, of Ardullie

Notes:

Alexander Munro of Ardullie married the daughter of Major William Cockburn of Stonniflet. He was a writer in Edinburgh. He served as an under clerk of session, and in 1689 he was Commissioner of Supply for Ross. He also served as clerk to Council of War in Scotland at Revolution.

He had a crown charter of Ardullie in 1684.

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) - M/53

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/52

"Robert of Ardullie married Isobell daughter to Alexr. Ross of pitkery by whom he had Alexr. James Hugh Andrew in Coul litster and Robert and a daughter Janet married to Teanard."

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/53

"Alexr. of Ardullie married Jean daughter to Major Wm. Cockburn of Stonniflet by whom he had George who dyed young Hugh and a daughter Isobell who dyed young."

"Alexander, writer in Edinburgh, an under clerk of sessions, had Crown charter of Ardullie 1684, Commissioner of Supply for Ross 1689, clerk to Council of War in Scotland at Revolution, d Feb 1691; suc. by son Hugh."

Alexander was educated in Edinburgh and became one of the Clerks of the Court of Session.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
397-398

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

«i»Alexander Munro of Ardullie d. 1691 Eldest son of Robert Munro of Ardullie & Isabella Ross; suc. father, & had charter of Ardullie 19 Dec 1684; educ. Edinburgh, writer, one of the 'under clerks or assistant clerk of session; subscribed test 1681; burgess of Edinburgh 1688; clerk to the Council of War from 1689 to death in Feb 1691 (nominated by Gen Hugh MacKay, a Commissioner of Supply for Ross-shire 1689); m. Jean or Jane Cockburn (who survived him) with issue - George (d. young), Hugh (Suc.), Isabella (d. inf.), 'Alex M, tutor of Ardullie' 1698 prob error for brother James (tutor 1703, 1704)

Munro Tree M/53; Mackenzie 397-9; Chronological & Genealogical Account of the Ancient & Honorable Family of Foulis, Inverness (1805) p. 30; Foulis Writs nos. 282, 283 [293 - as tutor]; 3 Register of the Privy Council of Scotland, vii 804; xiii 105, 518; xiv 313; xv 494; xvi 391, 477; Roll of Edinburgh Burgesses 1406-1700 (Scottish Record Society) 356; Services of Heirs (1710/19); Commissariot Record of Edinburgh: Register of Testaments - 7 Apr 1691; Reg. Mag. Sig. , vol. 69, fol 67 - MS; National Library of Scotland MSS 1393/ (1788/87, 95-6) - See bro James; Records of Cockburn Family (1913) p. 144; W. McGill, Old Ross-shire and Scotland, vol i, no 263 & p. 402; Lord Fountainhall Historical Notices II Tax; NMRS Photograph RC/813 - Monogram Stones at Ardullie (AM - 1C); W. McGill, Old Ross-shire and Scotland, I 85 for dr. Christian - ? error for Alex of Killichoan.«/i»
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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: Jean Cockburn. Jean was born about 1639 in Prob., Honieflat, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

George died young.

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) - M/53

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/53

"Alexr. of Ardullie married Jean daughter to Major Wm. Cockburn of Stonniflet by whom he had George who dyed young Hugh and a daughter Isobell who dyed young."

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
398

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

«i»Alexander Munro of Ardullie d. 1691 Eldest son of Robert Munro of Ardullie & Isabella Ross; suc. father, & had charter of Ardullie 19 Dec 1684; educ. Edinburgh, writer, one of the 'under clerks or assistant clerk of session; subscribed test 1681; burgess of Edinburgh 1688; clerk to the Council of War from 1689 to death in Feb 1691 (nominated by Gen Hugh MacKay, a Commissioner of Supply for Ross-shire 1689); m. Jean or Jane Cockburn (who survived him) with issue - George (d. young), Hugh (Suc.), Isabella (d. inf.), 'Alex M, tutor of Ardullie' 1698 prob error for brother James (tutor 1703, 1704)

Munro Tree M/53; Mackenzie 397-9; Chronological & Genealogical Account of the Ancient & Honorable Family of Foulis, Inverness (1805) p. 30; Foulis Writs nos. 282, 283 [293 - as tutor]; 3 Register of the Privy Council of Scotland, vii 804; xiii 105, 518; xiv 313; xv 494; xvi 391, 477; Roll of Edinburgh Burgesses 1406-1700 (Scottish Record Society) 356; Services of Heirs (1710/19); Commissariot Record of Edinburgh: Register of Testaments - 7 Apr 1691; Reg. Mag. Sig. , vol. 69, fol 67 - MS; National Library of Scotland MSS 1393/ (1788/87, 95-6) - See bro James; Records of Cockburn Family (1913) p. 144; W. McGill, Old Ross-shire and Scotland, vol i, no 263 & p. 402; Lord Fountainhall Historical Notices II Tax; NMRS Photograph RC/813 - Monogram Stones at Ardullie (AM - 1C); W. McGill, Old Ross-shire and Scotland, I 85 for dr. Christian - ? error for Alex of Killichoan.«/i»
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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.

Died:
George died young.

Notes:

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) - M/53

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/53

"Alexr. of Ardullie married Jean daughter to Major Wm. Cockburn of Stonniflet by whom he had George who dyed young Hugh and a daughter Isobell who dyed young."

"...suc. by son Hugh."

Hugh was an elder of the Kiltearn Parish.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
398-399

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

«i»Alexander Munro of Ardullie d. 1691 Eldest son of Robert Munro of Ardullie & Isabella Ross; suc. father, & had charter of Ardullie 19 Dec 1684; educ. Edinburgh, writer, one of the 'under clerks or assistant clerk of session; subscribed test 1681; burgess of Edinburgh 1688; clerk to the Council of War from 1689 to death in Feb 1691 (nominated by Gen Hugh MacKay, a Commissioner of Supply for Ross-shire 1689); m. Jean or Jane Cockburn (who survived him) with issue - George (d. young), Hugh (Suc.), Isabella (d. inf.), 'Alex M, tutor of Ardullie' 1698 prob error for brother James (tutor 1703, 1704)

Munro Tree M/53; Mackenzie 397-9; Chronological & Genealogical Account of the Ancient & Honorable Family of Foulis, Inverness (1805) p. 30; Foulis Writs nos. 282, 283 [293 - as tutor]; 3 Register of the Privy Council of Scotland, vii 804; xiii 105, 518; xiv 313; xv 494; xvi 391, 477; Roll of Edinburgh Burgesses 1406-1700 (Scottish Record Society) 356; Services of Heirs (1710/19); Commissariot Record of Edinburgh: Register of Testaments - 7 Apr 1691; Reg. Mag. Sig. , vol. 69, fol 67 - MS; National Library of Scotland MSS 1393/ (1788/87, 95-6) - See bro James; Records of Cockburn Family (1913) p. 144; W. McGill, Old Ross-shire and Scotland, vol i, no 263 & p. 402; Lord Fountainhall Historical Notices II Tax; NMRS Photograph RC/813 - Monogram Stones at Ardullie (AM - 1C); W. McGill, Old Ross-shire and Scotland, I 85 for dr. Christian - ? error for Alex of Killichoan.«/i»
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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.

Notes:

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) - M/53

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/53

"Alexr. of Ardullie married Jean daughter to Major Wm. Cockburn of Stonniflet by whom he had George who dyed young Hugh and a daughter Isobell who dyed young."

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
398-399

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

«i»Alexander Munro of Ardullie d. 1691 Eldest son of Robert Munro of Ardullie & Isabella Ross; suc. father, & had charter of Ardullie 19 Dec 1684; educ. Edinburgh, writer, one of the 'under clerks or assistant clerk of session; subscribed test 1681; burgess of Edinburgh 1688; clerk to the Council of War from 1689 to death in Feb 1691 (nominated by Gen Hugh MacKay, a Commissioner of Supply for Ross-shire 1689); m. Jean or Jane Cockburn (who survived him) with issue - George (d. young), Hugh (Suc.), Isabella (d. inf.), 'Alex M, tutor of Ardullie' 1698 prob error for brother James (tutor 1703, 1704)

Munro Tree M/53; Mackenzie 397-9; Chronological & Genealogical Account of the Ancient & Honorable Family of Foulis, Inverness (1805) p. 30; Foulis Writs nos. 282, 283 [293 - as tutor]; 3 Register of the Privy Council of Scotland, vii 804; xiii 105, 518; xiv 313; xv 494; xvi 391, 477; Roll of Edinburgh Burgesses 1406-1700 (Scottish Record Society) 356; Services of Heirs (1710/19); Commissariot Record of Edinburgh: Register of Testaments - 7 Apr 1691; Reg. Mag. Sig. , vol. 69, fol 67 - MS; National Library of Scotland MSS 1393/ (1788/87, 95-6) - See bro James; Records of Cockburn Family (1913) p. 144; W. McGill, Old Ross-shire and Scotland, vol i, no 263 & p. 402; Lord Fountainhall Historical Notices II Tax; NMRS Photograph RC/813 - Monogram Stones at Ardullie (AM - 1C); W. McGill, Old Ross-shire and Scotland, I 85 for dr. Christian - ? error for Alex of Killichoan.«/i»
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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.

Died:
Isabella died in infancy.