John Munro, of Milntown of Katewell

Notes:

The second wife of John Munro of Miltown of Katewell was Ann Bethune of Culnaskeath, widow of John Bain, minister of Dingwall.

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) M/59 & M/60

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/59

"Janet his eldest daughter on her Brother Hughs death married Wm. son to Mr John Munro Minister of Alnes by whom she had John and Anne."

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/60

"John of Miltown of Catwall by a daughter of Teanards had Robert."

"John m first Christian dr of Alexander of Teanord and as well as Robert had Hugh and Christian, and second Ann Bethune of Culnaskeath widow of John Bain min of Dingwall."

Name appears frequently in Session records of Kiltearn and presbytery records of Dingwall, In 1725 appointed with Colonel Robert Munro of Foulis, George Munro of Linlair and David Bethune of Culnaskea to attend meeting of Synod of Ross and Sutherland. Married (1) only daughter of Alexander Munro of Teanoird. She died before 21 June 1723 and he married (2) Ann Bethune of Cilnaskea, widow of Rev. John Bain, minister of Dingwall.

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

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Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - p. iv

John's name frequently appears in the Session records of Kiltearn, and in the Presbytery records of Dingwall. On 20 Feb 1710, the Session appointed him an "informer" to report to them regarding the behavior of the people in his district.

On 7 Sep 1725, he was appointed, along with Colonel Robert Munro of Fowlis, George Munro of Limlair, and David Bethune of Culnaskea, to attend the next meeting of the Synod of Ross and Sutherland, and prosecute a call given by the parishioners of Kiltearn to the Rev. John Balfour, minister of Logie-Easter.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
393, 402

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

«i»Alexander Monro, younger of Teanaird fl1666/82 Eldest son of William Monro of Teanaird & Catherine Munro of Foulis; on record 1666, 1674, 1682; said to have suc. father in Teanaird, but not found on record as such; m. 1680 *Isobel Ross, & had issue - George (d. young), Christian (m. John Munro of Milton of Katewell). May have predeceased father, as brother Farquhar was 'tutor of Teanaird' in 1703 - prob. to nephew George. *thus 'Earls of Ross'; Munro Tree says Catherine.

Munro Tree M/80 - wife Catherine [& 60 for dr]; Mackenzie,p. 401 - wife Isobel; Mackintosh Muniments, no. 501; Foulis Writs no. 255; Fasti, Medii Aevi, ed. D.E.R. Watt, vii 56; F.N. Reid, «u»Earls of Ross«/u», p. 28 - wife Isobel from Shandwick pedigree; NAS «u»Register of Sasines for Inverness, Ross & Cromarty, Sutherland«/u» 2 Nov 1682 - per D. Gordon.«/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: Ann Bethune. Ann (daughter of Peter Bethune and Jean Munro) was born about 1686 in Of, Culnaskeath; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Christian Munro before 1708. Christian (daughter of Alexander Munro, of Teanoird and Catherine Ross) was born about 1683; died about 1724. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Robert Munro of Milntown of Katewell.

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/60

"John of Miltown of Catwall by a daughter of Teanards had Robert."

"John m first Christian dr of Alexander of Teanord and as well as Robert had Hugh and Christian, and second Ann Bethune of Culnaskeath widow of John Bain min of Dingwall."

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/61

"Robert his son younger of Milntown of Catwall."

"Robert m and had son John; Mackenzie 394-5 differs."

Removed to Jamaica.

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

Robert was better known as "Rob-Mor-Rhi-fhearchar." It appears that his father had sold or alienated the estate of Milntown of Katewell, and Robert used this name because he lived at Rhi-fhearchar in the vicinity of Loch Glass.

He was a tall, well-built, powerful man, capable of great endurance, famed for his ready resource in trying difficulties. There are many stories giving account of his bravery and feats of strength.

One such story tells of his encounter with a bullock on one of the slopes of Ben Wyvis. The animal had been turned out to the hills to graze, and left there so long that it became quite wild. When the time came to bring it home, Robert sent one of his men for it. The man returned home, informing his master that the beast had become so wild that whenever he went near it, it charged him, so that he was obliged to show it a clean pair of heels.

Next day another man was sent, but he fared no better. The third day, Robert himself started on the same errand, taking a stout cudgel with him. Towards evening he was seen slowly wending his way homewards astride the bullock's back. When he arrived he nimbly leaped off, saying, "You cowardly fellows, it is the quietest animal I ever came across." the men replied, "That is very strange. It charged us so furiously as to make us fly." "So it did me," replied Robert, "but it discovered that it was of no use. When I saw it coming on to charge me, I prepared to receive it, and when it came up to me I caught it by the horns, turned round its neck, and laid it on its side. Before it had time to recover from its surprise I was astride its back. When it got up it turned round to go up the hill. I gave it a blow on the side of the nose with my cudgel. It turned round the other way. I shifted the stick to the other hand, and gave it a blow on that side. It then understood that it had its master on its back and at once decided to obey him."

Robert moved from Rhi-fhearchar to Boginturee, where he died at an advanced age.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
393-394

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

Family/Spouse: Isabella Munro. Isabella (daughter of Farquhar Munro, of Teanoird and Janet Munro) was born about 1690; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) M/60

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/60

"John m first Christian dr of Alexander of Teanord and as well as Robert had Hugh and Christian, and second Ann Bethune of Culnaskeath widow of John Bain min of Dingwall."

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

Notes:

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) M/60

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/60

"John m first Christian dr of Alexander of Teanord and as well as Robert had Hugh and Christian, and second Ann Bethune of Culnaskeath widow of John Bain min of Dingwall."

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

Notes:

John Munro of Milton of Katewell.

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/61

"Robert m and had son John; Mackenzie 394-5 differs."

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/62

"John of Milton of Katewell was father of Dr Robert, physician and surgeon in Jamaica."

"The Munro Tree" says his name was John, ref 1 says Donald. He lived all his life at Boginturee.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
395

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

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

Notes:

George was a tall handsome man. He entered the army and was a non-commissioned officer in the 78th Highlanders (Ross-shire Buffs). When that regiment was in India, his fine figure, martial bearing, and good conduct secured for him the admiration and affection of a wealthy Indian lady, who bought him out of the army. They were married, and lived happily together for many years. They had no children.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
395

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.
395

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:

Dr. Robert Munro was a physician and surgeon in Jamaica.

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/62

"John of Milton of Katewell was father of Dr Robert, physician and surgeon in Jamaica."

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
395

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