Catherine Ross, of Balnagown

Notes:

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - R, S

Robert Moir Munro Baron of Fowlis married Margaret daughter to Ogilvie of Finlater by whom he had 2 sons and 3 daughters 2d he married Catherin daughter to Alexander Ross of Balnagown and had 3 sons 4 daughters.

...by the second [marriage, he had] another 3 sons, George R/3, John R/23, Andrew R/24; for drs see R/39.

Hector [was]...associated with the King's Advocate in the unsuccessful prosecution of his stepmother [Catherine Ross] for witchcraft...

Ref: "History of the Munros" by A. Mackenzie - p. 41, 56-58, 63-64, 66-67, 71

In 1544 Robert entered into a bond of manrent and friendship--according to the custom of the period in Scotland--with Alexander Ross, IX. of Balnagown (father of Robert's eldest son's second wife)...

Robert married, secondly, Catherine, eldest daughter of Alexander Ross, IX. of Balnagowan, by his first wife, Janet Sinclair, daughter of John, fifth Earl of Caithness, with issue--three sons and four daughters.

His second wife, "Katherine Ross, Lady Fowlis," as she is designated in the "Dittay," survived Baron Robert for several years. She was implicated, with her stepson, Hector the seventeenth Baron, in an infamous attempt at poisoning through sorcery and incantation. Though her action in the matter is ignored in the family annals, it is here given as related in the Justiciary Records, printed in Pitcairn's Criminal Trials in Scotland, vol. i., part ii., pages 191-202. The trial is also noticed in the preface to Law's Memorials, though in less detail, and with certain errors in some of the particulars given.

The purpose of the poisoning and "witchcraft," and of the compact into which the Lady of Fowlis entered with a crew of miscreants in 1576 and 1577, was to remove Marjory Campbell, the young wife of her brother, George Ross, X. of Balnagowan, and daughter of Sir John Campbell, IX. of Cawdor, that he might marry the wife of young Fowlis, and to accomplish this effectually it was necessary to destroy her stepson Robert Munro, then "apparand of Fowlis," eldest son and heir of Robert Mor.

One of the witches was a Tain woman named Marjory Macallister, nicknamed Loskie Loutart, and one of the wizards involved with Loskie in the charge of witchcraft and attempted murder by poisoning was William Macgillivray, nicknamed Damh, also a native of Tain. Marjory Macallister is said to have made for the Lady Fowlis an image of clay, to be set up and shot at with elf arrows, the object being to cause the person whom the image represented (Robert XVI. of Fowlis), to pine away and die. William Macgillivray sold to the Lady a "box of witchcraft," that is of poison, for the smae end, for which he was sentenced to be burnt. Loskie was not similarly dealt with, probably because a distinction was made between witchcraft that took the effective form of administrating poison and that which confined itself to the fanciful method of shooting at a clay image.

Several of the other instruments, "reputed witches," were convicted at a Justice Court held "within the Cathedral Kirk of Roiss," on the 28th of November, 1577, and sentenced to be "brint for the samin." They died at the stake, confessing the whole plot and implicating their employer in all their horrible practices. Lady Fowlis was not tried until the 22nd of July, 1590, being then "dilatit of certain crymes of witchcraft," at the instance of the King's Advocate, David Macgill of Cranston-Riddell, and Hector Munro of Fowlis. The verdict of the Assize, however, pronounced her "to be innocent, and quit of the haill poynts of the dittay," and she was acquitted accordingly.

The private prosecutor was Hector Munro, now of Fowlis, another stepson, who in a few hours was to change places with her as the accused at the same bar of Justice for similar crimes; his "assize," or jury being chiefly composed of Munros and Rosses, burgesses of Tain and Dingwall, and dependents of the families of Ross and Munro.

On the 4th of June, 1589, Hector appears in a curious position in connection with a prosecution for witchcraft against several women, and an abridgement of the document, as recorded in the records of the Privy Council, is of sufficient interest to justify a place here. It is the complaint of Katherine Ross, relict of Robert Munro of Fowlis; Margaret Sutherland, spouse of Neil Munro, in Swordale; Margaret Ross, spouse of John Neil Macdonald Roy, in Coull; and Margaret Mowat, as follows:--Mr Hector Munro now of Fowlis, son-in-law of the said Katherine Ross, "seeking all ways and means to possess himself in certain her tierce and conjunct fee lands of the Barony of Fowlis, and to dispossess her therefrom," had first "persued certain of her tennants and servants by way of deed for their bodily harm and slaughter," and then, "finding that he could not prevail that way, neither by sundry other indirect means sought by him, had at last, "upon sinister and wrong information and importunate suit, purchased a commission of the same to His Majesty, and to Colin Mackenzie of Kintail, Rory Mackenzie, his brother, John Mackenzie of Gairloch, Alexander Bain of Tulloch, Angus Mackintosh of Termitt, James Glas of Gask, William Cuthbert, in Inverness, and some others specially mentioned therein, for apprehending of the siad Margaret Sutherland, Bessy Innes, Margaret Ross, and Margaret Mowat, and sundry others, and putting them to the knowledge of an assize for witchcraft and other forged and feinted crimes alleged to be committed by them." Further, "the said persons, by virtue of the same commission, intended to proceed against them most partially and wilfully, and therby to drive the said complainers to that strait that either they shall satisfy his unreasonable desire, or then to loose their lives, with the sober portion of goods made by them for the sustenance of themselves and their poor bairns; howbeit it be of verity that they are honest women of repute and holding these many years bygone, spotted at no time with any such ungodly practices, neither any ways having committed any offence, but by all their actions behaved themselves as discreetly and honestly as none justly could or can have occasion of complaint--they being ever ready, like they are yet, to underlie the law for all crimes that can be laid to their charge," and having to that effect, "presently found caution for their compearance before the justice and his deputes, or any judge unsuspected, upon fifteen days' warning." Their prayer, accordingly, is that the said commission be discharged. Mr Hector Munro, appearing for himself and his collegues, and the complainers by Alexander Morrison, their procurator, the Lords ordain Mr Hector and the other commissioners to desist from proceeding against the women, and remit their trial to be taken before the Justice-General or his deputes in the next justice court appointed to be held after His Magesty's repairing to the north parts of this realm in the month of July next," at which time, if His Majesty shall not repair thither, or being repaired shall not before this returning cause the same trial to be taken, "in that case commission shall be given to Thomas Fraser of Knockys, tutor of Lovat, John Urquhart of Cadboll, tutor of Cormarty, and Alexander Bayne of Tulloch, or any two of them to administer justice conform to the laws of the realm." (Mackenzie's History of the Mackenzies, second edition, pp. 170-172.)

Hector Munro and Lachlan Mackintosh of Mackintosh enter into a bond of caution on the 1st of August, 1589, that they will produce before the King's Justice in the Tolbooth of Edinburgh on the 28th of October following the King's letters executed against such persons as are appointed to be upon the trial and assize of Kathering Ross, widow of the late Robert Munro of Fowlis, and also that the said Lachlan and Hector "shall insist in pursuit of her to the uttermost upon the same day for such crimes whereof she is delait and accused without shift, excuse, or delay." Hector also gives bond, on the 1st August, that he--who is appointed to intromit with the rents of the said Catherine till she be tried of the crimes laid to her charge--shall pay to her forty shillings daily out of his intromissions for her expenses in ward, whether in any of the King's castles, or elsewhere, till the said trial be taken, beginning on the 2nd of August instant; and further, that the said Hector shall account to her, in case she may be found innocent, for any sums of money, maills, or duties, to be intromitted by him after the date of the bond, over and above the daily sums provided therin to be paid by him.

On the 5th of November following John Campbell of Cawdor becomes cautioner in 2000 pounds that Hector will not harm Katherine Ross, Lady Fowlis, her tenants, or servants.

On the 3rd of August, 1598, a bond is subscribed at Tain, and registered in Edinburgh on the 14th of the same month, by Hector Munro, apparent of Assint; Hugh Ross, apparent of Muldearg; and three others, for George Sinclair of Mey, that he will not molest Katherine Ross, Lady of Fowlis, William Gordon of Brodland, her spouse; or William Ross in Balnacnycht. From this it appears that she married again, after the death of her husband, Robert Munro, who died on the 4th of November, 1588.

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«i»There are many stories in Fraser's history of the clan and, of course, after the Battle of Worcester the line is continued in his compilation. The most interesting of these stories has to do with Robert Mor Munro who married about 1563, as a second wife, Katherine Ross, daughter of the Laird of Balnagown. She bore him six children, but as Fraser puts it, "she was an unchancy mate for a pious man. Many of her contemporaries believed her to be a murderess, a poisoner, and an employer of witches and sorcerers. Not only this, but she was said to have introduced one of her stepsons, Hector Munro--who later became Chief--to similar sinister practices. Shortly after her husband's death in 1588, both she and Hector Munro stood their separate trials for witchcraft and attempted murder" (p. 22). The result was that both were acquitted on every point, "in apparent disregard of the evidence" (ibid.). The crimes with which Katherine was charged are said to have been committed in 1566 and 1567. The witches and warlocks involved were named and in 1567 two of them were caught, tried, and burned at the stake.«/i»

(The Monroe Book - by J. S. Guilford)
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Catherine married Robert Mor Munro, XV of Foulis on 22 Nov 1563. Robert (son of Sir Robert Munro, XIV of Foulis and Margaret Anna Dunbar) was born about 1523; died on 4 Nov 1588 in Dingwall, Ross-Shire, Scotland, (Foulis Castle); was buried in Kiltearn, , Ross-Shire, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

George was the progenitor of the Lower Iveagh branch.

George's death date is given as 3 Jun 1590 on p. 68 of the Mackenzie reference but the same reference gives it as Jun 1589 on p. 169. It is given as Jun 1589 in "The Munro Tree".

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - 1978 - L/35, R, R/3, S
"History of the Munros" by A. Mackenzie - 1898 - p. 52, 56, 63, 68, 169,
284
"The Highland Clans" by Moncreiffe and Hicks - 1967 - p. 21

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

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Family/Spouse: Catherine Monro. Catherine (daughter of Andrew Monro, of Milntown & Dochcouty and Catherine Urquhart) was born est 1567; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

John married the daughter of Hugh Ross of Achnacloich. They had only one daughter, so his estate went to his brother Andrew the Tutor.

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - R & R/23

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - R, R/23

Robert Moir Munro Baron of Fowlis married Margaret daughter to Ogilvie of Finlater by whom he had 2 sons and 3 daughters 2d he married Catherin daughter to Alexander Ross of Balnagown and had 3 sons 4 daughters.

...by the second [marriage, he had] another 3 sons, George R/3, John R/23, Andrew R/24; for drs see R/39.

John Munro of Daan his 4 son married Beatrix daughter to Hugh Ross of Achancloich by whom he had only one daughter and his estate fell to his brother Andrew the Tutor.

John's widow m Andrew Ross of Shandwick (Ross Es. 10, 27); dr was named Katharine (Gen. Retours 18 Mch 1618, RPC vii 291).

Ref: "History of the Munros" by A. Mackenzie - p. 56, 65, 68

7. John, who received as his patrimony, the lands of Daan, parish of Edderton, which were previously Church lands; but as he died about the beginning of the seventeenth century, without male issue, the estate of Daan, according to his father's destination of it, passed to John's immediate younger brother Andrew John Munro of Daan married Beatrix Ross, with issue--an only daughter.

He [Hector Munro XVII] also disponed, as previously stated, the lands of Daan in feu to John Munro, his half-brother and his heirs male, failing whom to Andrew Munro, John's youngest half-brother.

On the 3rd of December, 1590, Hector Munro of Fowlis registers at Edinburgh a bond for 1000 merks for Hugh Munro of Assint, and John Munro, son and heir of the late George Munro of Limlair, Andrew Munro of Newmore, and Katherine Munro, that the said George's spouse, shall be harmless of Hugh of Assint. The bond was subscribed at Fowlis Castle on the 5th of November preceding, before Hugh Munro, apparent heir of Urquhart; John Munro, son of the late Robert Munro of Fowlis; and John Munro, writer.

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Family/Spouse: Beatrix Ross. Beatrix was born est 1569; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - R, M/43, R/39

Robert Moir Munro Baron of Fowlis married Margaret daughter to Ogilvie of Finlater by whom he had 2 sons and 3 daughters 2d he married Catherin daughter to Alexander Ross of Balnagown and had 3 sons 4 daughters.

Mr Robert Munro of Coul minister of Kiltearn married Elizabeth daughter to Robert Laird of Fowlis by whom he had Major Hector Major John and two daughters one married to Scourys broyr. the other to Dunbar merchant at Inverness.

His [Robert mor's] daughters...Elizabeth married Mr Robert Munro Minister of Coul.

Drs of Robert mor of Foulis:...Elizabeth m Robert of Coul M/43 min of Thurso.

Ref: "History of the Munros" by A. Mackenzie - p. 57

12. Elizabeth, who married Robert Munro of Coul (eldest son of the Rev. William Munro of Cullicudden)

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
344, 385

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Family/Spouse: Robert Munro, Of Coul. Robert (son of Rev. William Munro and Isabel Thornton) was born about 1573 in Of, Coul, Of, Thurso; was christened in in Of, Kiltearn, Ross-Shire; died in 1663 in Of, Strathnaver, Sutherlandshire; was buried in Of, Farr, Sutherlandshire, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Robert Munro. Robert (son of John Moir Munro, III of Coul and Agnes Vass) was born est 1545 in Of, Urquhart; died in 1610 in Of, Kiltearn. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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[Andrew Munro] «i»Fifth son of Robert mor Munro XV of Foulis, by second wife Catherine Ross; had charter of lands of Daan from brother Hector Munro of Foulis in August, 1601, appointed tutor of Foulis 1603 to nephew Robert, on record as such January-April, 1607; died 17 September, 1607, having married Christian Munro (she marrying secondly Gilbert Gray of Skibo), with issue-John (Col. of Lemlair), Florence (married Rev. David Munro), Janet (married Col. Alexander Ross 2ndly Rev. David Ross), and Annabella (married 1628 Alexander Maclean of Dochgarroch), Another son said to be ancestor of President James Monroe but authenticity lacking. Said to be in possession of Lemlair some years before his death.

Munro Tree R/24; Mackenzie 56, 484-5, Writs 136, 138, 144, 146, 201; C. Fraser MackIntosh "Antiquarian Notes" ii dr Annabella 47, Edinburgh Testaments (16 March, 1609) Chron. Acc. 29 (wife); P. Gray "Skibo" 29 (wife), Register of the Privy Council of Scotland (addenda) xiv 505; vii 291,603; Note of ancestry by Mrs. J.A. Rusk, Missouri 1946 Letter to RWM from Mrs. de Volt 1968; New Statistical Account Ross and Cromarty p 447 (for 1601); Cromarty MSS (Daan) bundle 2/1549; MacGill "Old Rosshire 1898"-dr Janet.«/i»

(R. W. Munro's genealogy notes)
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Andrew inherited the lands of Daan in the Edderton Parish when his brother, John died without a male heir. He later became Andrew of Limlair.

Andrew's brother, Hector Munro of Fowlis, granted him the lands of Daan in a charter dated Aug 1601. These lands had been held by their brother, John, who died without a male heir. There is recorded on 24 Jul 1607, a sasine on a charter by Andrew Munro of Meikle Davauch, with consent of Hector Munro of Foulis in favor of Beatrix Ross, the widow of Andrew's brother, John.

In 1603, Andrew was appointed Tutor to his nephew, Robert of Fowlis for the remainder of that chief's minority. During the short period that Andrew occupied that responsible trust, he is said to have managed the estate very successfully and much to the advantage of the young Baron when he became of age and able to take legal charge of his own affairs.

Andrew acquired the lands of Limlair a few years before his death. It is not known whether he purchased them or if they were given to him by his nephew for his judicious management while acting as Tutor of Foulis.

On 7 Sep 1607, Andrew had a charter from George Ross of Balnagowan for the lands of Pitmadowie.

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References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
56, 65, 71-72, 385, 484-485

(2) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - M/42, R, R/23,
R/24, & p. iv

(3) "The Highlander" - Nov/Dec 86 - p.71

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Family/Spouse: Christian Munro. Christian (daughter of Rev. William Munro and Isabel Thornton) was born about 1571; died in in Of, Balblair, Creich, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - R/39

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - R, R/39

Robert Moir Munro Baron of Fowlis married Margaret daughter to Ogilvie of Finlater by whom he had 2 sons and 3 daughters 2d he married Catherin daughter to Alexander Ross of Balnagown and had 3 sons 4 daughters.

His [Robert mor's] daughters...4 Margaret married Campbell of Ardbreath...

Drs of Robert mor of Foulis:...Margaret m Colin Campbell of Ardbreath (cont 1584, SP ii 182-3)...

Ref: "History of the Munros" by A. Mackenzie - p. 56

9. Margaret, who married Colin Campbell of Ardbreath, with issue.

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Family/Spouse: Colin Campbell. Colin was born about 1569 in Of, Ardbreath, , Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - R/39

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - R, R/39

Robert Moir Munro Baron of Fowlis married Margaret daughter to Ogilvie of Finlater by whom he had 2 sons and 3 daughters 2d he married Catherin daughter to Alexander Ross of Balnagown and had 3 sons 4 daughters.

His [Robert mor's] daughters...5 Janet married Innes of Innerbrakie...

Drs of Robert mor of Foulis:...Janet m James Innes of Inverbrekie (Mackenzie 57)...

Ref: "History of the Munros" by A. Mackenzie - p. 57

10. Janet, who married James Innes of Inverbreakie, with issue--now extinct.

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Family/Spouse: James Innes. James was born about 1570 in Of, Inverbrekie, , Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Margaret (or Marion) Munro married a merchant of Inverness, Scotland. His name was either John Abraham or John Hepburn.

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - R, R/39

Robert Moir Munro Baron of Fowlis married Margaret daughter to Ogilvie of Finlater by whom he had 2 sons and 3 daughters 2d he married Catherin daughter to Alexander Ross of Balnagown and had 3 sons 4 daughters.

His [Robert mor's] daughters...6 Margaret married John Hepburn merchant of Inverness...

Drs of Robert mor of Foulis:...Marion m John Abraham, Inverness (sic in FW 139)...

Ref: "History of the Munros" by A. Mackenzie - p. 57

11. Marjory, who married John Hepburn, a "merchant burgess of Inverness." It was probably her son, of the same name as his father, and one of the Baillies of Inverness, who at the Restoration of Charles II. signed the declaration of the Provost and Town Council of Inverness against the Solemn League and Covenant of 1638, as an unlawful oath, "imposed on the subjects of this kingdom and contrary to the laws and liberties of the same."

[Note: Marjory and Marion may be the same person.]

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Family/Spouse: John Abraham. John was born est 1573 in Of, Inverness, , Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - 1978 - R/3, R/4, R/25, T, V

"History of the Munros" by A. Mackenzie - 1898 - p. 68, 74-75, 169-171, 211, 284

Clan Munro files - Stroud, Anna Margaret

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

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Family/Spouse: Catherine Gordon. Catherine was born about 1592; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Robert served in the 30 Year War under Gustavos Adolphus. In 1642 he went to Ireland with his brother, Daniel and seized Belfast on behalf of the Scottish Estates and English Parliament on 14 May 1644. They both then settled in Ireland in the 1650s.

Robert married the widow of the 2nd Viscount Montgomery of Ards and gained several townlands in County Down as a dowry.

Robert's death date is in doubt. Mackenzie says 1675, but some think he lived into the 1680's.

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - 1978 - R/3, R/4, R/21, V
"History of the Munros" by A. Mackenzie - 1898 - p. 78, 169, 210-264, 284
"The Highland Clans" by Moncreiffe & Hicks - 1967 - p. 157
"The Highlander" - Sep/Oct 1987 - p. 52

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Family/Spouse: Jean Maver. Jean was born about 1594 in Of, Maverston, Morayshire, Urquhart; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Lady Jean Alexander. Jean was born about 1600; died in 1670. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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The following is from "Foulis Castle and the Monroes of Lower Iveagh" by Horace Monroe - Foreword

This book is an attempt to supply an omission in Alexander Mackenzie's work - "The History of the Munros of Foulis" - to which the writer of this memoir is much indebted. There is no mention in Mackenzie's book of the Irish branch of the family, nor even of that son of the Scotch house who became the progenitor of the Irish branch.

Major Daniel Munro of the house of Obsdale was a man of no small importance, and if "I sing of arms and of a man" I do so because upon this soldier of General Robert Munro's army the Irish branch of the family depends. Daniel Munro went with his brother, Robert Munro, and his nephew, George Munro, to Ireland in 1642. His is honourably named in the history of the long campaign which began in 1641, and his dispatch to the Marquis of Ormonde, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, dated 3 May 1649 is preserved in Trinity College, Dublin, while the public records of Ireland show that in 1666 lands in Lower Iveagh were granted to him for services rendered to the crown.

This third son of George Munro of Obsdale, the link between the Scotch and Irish Munros, is the son of the house of Foulis through whom the Monroes of Lower Iveagh claim their ancient origin.

Horace Monroe - Wimbledon, 1929
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Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - R/23

"John Munro of Daan his 4 son married Beatrix daughter to Hugh Ross of Achancloich by whom he had only one daughter and his estate fell to his brother Andrew the Tutor."

"John's widow m Andrew Ross of Shandwick (Ross Es. 10, 27); dr was named Katharine (Gen. Retours 18 Mch 1618, RPC vii 291)."

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Notes:

Major Hector Munro of Coul served in Mackay's Regiment in Germany. He was wounded at Oldenberg in 1627 and was involved in the Engagement of 1648 and the Worcester campaign.

At Oldenberg in 1627, after being wounded in the foot, Hector was ordered to go to the rear for treatment. He replied that "it was not time, till he had emptied his Bandaliers against his enemies." Before he had accomplished his object, he was shot in the other foot. He had to be assisted to the rear by some of his comrades, but he would not permit them to retire too far with him, for fear that it damage their military reputations. (Mackenzie p. 212)

His wife was Isobell Ross, daughter of Andrew Ross of Belintore.

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/43

"Mr Robert Munro of Coul minister of Kiltearn married Elizabeth daughter to Robert Laird of Fowlis by whom he had Major Hector Major John and two daughters one married to Scourys broyr. the other to Dunbar merchant at Inverness."

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/44

"Major Hector Munro of Coul married Isobell daughter to Andrew Ross of Belintore by whom he had Mr Andrew Captaine Robert Mr John Wm. and a daughter married to David Munro."

"Major Hector served in Mackay's Regt in Germany, wounded Oldenberg 1627, involved in Engagement of 1648 and Worcester campaign; youngers sons not accounted for; John said to have suc. grandfather as min of Farr, but Mackenzie 386 perhaps confuses him with John min of Reay."

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
386

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Family/Spouse: Isobel Ross. Isobel was born est 1600; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Major John Munro is said to have succeeded his grandfather as minister of Farr, but he may be confused with John minister of Reay.

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/43

"Mr Robert Munro of Coul minister of Kiltearn married Elizabeth daughter to Robert Laird of Fowlis by whom he had Major Hector Major John and two daughters one married to Scourys broyr. the other to Dunbar merchant at Inverness."

John entered the army and went to the German wars. He attained the rank of Major and may have been killed in battle. Ref 1 says he appears to have been unmarried.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
386

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Family/Spouse: Marie Sinclair. Marie was born est 1602; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/43

"Mr Robert Munro of Coul minister of Kiltearn married Elizabeth daughter to Robert Laird of Fowlis by whom he had Major Hector Major John and two daughters one married to Scourys broyr. the other to Dunbar merchant at Inverness."

Margaret had children.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
386

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Family/Spouse: Scourys. was born est 1600; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She married Dunbar, merchant at Inverness.

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/43

"Mr Robert Munro of Coul minister of Kiltearn married Elizabeth daughter to Robert Laird of Fowlis by whom he had Major Hector Major John and two daughters one married to Scourys broyr. the other to Dunbar merchant at Inverness."

Elizabeth and David had children.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
386

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

Family/Spouse: David Dunbar. David was born about 1603 in Of, Inverness; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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

"...Robert vicar of Urquhart and minister of Kiltearn had son Hector..."

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Notes:

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) - Q/13 & M/3

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

"...Robert vicar of Urquhart and minister of Kiltearn had son Hector and dr Margaret m John of Fyrish."

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Q/13 "John his 3d son married Margaret daughter to Mr Robert Munro Minister of Urquhart by whom he had a daughter he had a naturall son called David."

"...for wife's father see M/3."

Daughter of Robert Munro of Balconie, Minister of Urquhart.

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.
344, 432

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

Family/Spouse: John Munro. John (son of John Munro, Of Fyrish, Contullich & Kildermorie and Helen Munro, Of Teaninich) was born about 1621; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

On 4 Jun 1616, John was a member of the assize held in the Tolbooth, Inverness when John, 17th Earl of Sutherland was served heir to his father. Later in 1630, he was a member of the assize held at the same place when the same Earl John was declared lawful heir to his three predecessors in that earldom.

In 1617, he was one of the arbiters chosen to settle a boundary dispute which arose between John, Earl of Sutherland and Sir Donald Mackay of Farr, Lord Reay.

John received the lands of Achnagullan in the Forestry of Fairwatter through a sasine dated 2 Jan 1635, and on 28 Apr 1637, there is sasine on a charter by John Munro of Limlair to David Ross of Balnagowan of the same lands of Achnagullan.

Sir Alexander Gordon of Navidale, writing from Dornoch to his brother, Sir Robert Gordon, on the 23rd of May, 1636, adds the following postscript:--

"The Earl of Sutherland, my Lord Reay, and I, with other friends, convened at Tain, the tenth of this month, for settling the Laird of Fowlis his estate, wherein the government of the estate was in question betwixt Obsdale and Limlair; which all friends in one voice offered to Obsdale with Limlair's consent, yet Obsdale refused the same. So we all in one voice found Limlair so reasonable in all things that we have laid the burden of all upon Limlair until it please God the child be fourteen years of age. So I beseech you, whatever you hear about Limlair to the contrary, do not believe it, seeing Limlair has given contentment to all the friends for the weal of the House of Fowlis." (The Sutherland Book, vol. ii, pp. 164-65.)

He commanded a division of the Covenanting army, 4000 strong, which, under George 2nd Earl of Seaforth, marched in May 1639 to Morayshire for the purpose of opposing the advance of the Royalists to the North Highlands. they camped at Speyside, to keep the Gordons and their friends from entering into Moray, and remained there until the pacification which was signed on 20 Jun 1639. Both Colonel John Munro and the Earl of Seaforth, following the example of Montrose, soon after severed their connection with the Covenanters and joined the other side.

On 5 Feb 1649, Charles II was proclaimed King of Scotland at the Market Cross of Edinburgh. Charles declined the humiliating terms offered to him by the Scottish faction and it was decided by Charles and his friends in exile that Montrose should make another attempt to recover the kingdom. Meanwhile, John had switched sides a second time to coordinate a rising in the north under Thomas Mackenzie of Pluscardine, Sir Thomas Urquhart of Cromarty, Colonel Hugh Fraser of Lovat and himself, Colonel John Munro of Limlair.

On 22 Feb they entered Inverness, expelled the troops from the garrison and demolished the walls and fortifications. On 26 Feb, John was a member of a Council of War which resolved to take the whole customs and excise of the six northern counties of Scotland into their own hands. General Leslie was sent North against them and on his aproach, they retired to the mountains of Ross-shire and Leslie proceeded to Fortrose and placed a garrison in Chanonry Castle.

Leslie succeeded in arranging satisfactory terms with Colonel Munro, Urquhart of Cromarty, and Colonel Hugh Fraser, but Mackenzie of Pluscardine refused to listen and when General Leslie returned south, Mackenzie descended from his mountain fastness and retook the castle.

It became known that Montrose had recently landed in Caithness, so preparations were made to send a force north to meet him, and Lieutenant Colonel Strachan was sent with a few troops of horse. On his arrival in Ross-shire, Strachan was joined by about 500 men under Colonel John Munro of Limlair, David Ross of Balnagowan, and the Earl of Sutherland. They assembled at Tain, while the Royalists were encamped at Culrain, Kincardine Parish. Montrose did not have the faintest idea that the enemy was so near him.

Colonel Strachan called a Council of War, at which it was decided that the Earl of Sutherland should immediately, by a circuitous movement, attack the rear of Montrose's position, to prevent him from joining with his natural brother, Henry Graham, who he had left behind him in Caithness to raise ment to join the King's standard.

At the same time, it was resolved that Colonel Strachan, the Munros and Rosses with five troops of horse under Colonel John Munro and Ross of Balnagowan, should march forward to Culrain and attack Montrose in the level country before he could get to the hills in his rear. It was believed that Montrose wanted to move into the hills as soon as General Leslie approached with his 4000 horse and foot.

On 27 Apr 1650, Colonel Strachan's force marched from Tain to Mid-Fearn, within a few miles of the enemy. That evening, Colonel Strachan and his officers, Munro, Ross, Kerr, Hacket, and Montgomery, were deliberating whether they should immediately move forward or wait until Monday, to avoid fighting on the Lord's Day, when they received word that Montrose had already advanced to Kerbester, (later named Carbisdale), a movement which brought him six miles nearer to their position. Because of this they began making arrangements to attack him at once.

Colonel Strachan hid his men among the broom on the moor and sent out a party of scouts under Captain Andrew Munro, Limlair's second son, to reconnoiter. The Captain soon returned and reported that Montrose had sent out a body of forty horse to ascertain Strachan's movements. In order to deceive Montrose's scouts, one troop of horse was ordered out of the broom. This was the only force observed by the enemy scouts and they returned to report what they had seen. This intelligence threw Montrose completely off guard, since he thought that the whole strength of his opponents consisted of a single troop of horse, and he made no special preparations for defending himself.

Strachan formed his men into four divisions. He led the first which consisted of about a hundred horsemen. The second had over eighty and was commanded by General Hacket. The third division was commanded by Captain Hutcheson and contained about forty. The forth division, let by Colonel John Munro, Ross of Balnagowan and Quarter-Master Shaw, consisted of the Munros, Rosses and musketeers.

Strachan advanced with his single division in order to make it appear that Montrose was being attacked by the entire force. He then brought up the other three divisions in rapid succession with the goal of creating a panic among the enemy who would believe that they were about to engage a large army.

The strategy worked brilliantly. Montrose, alarmed at the sudden appearance of successive waves of cavalry, ordered his men to retire to a wood upon a craggy hill a short distance to his rear, but before they could reach the wood, Strachan's troopers overtook them and charged them furiously.

The Danish troops at first received the charge with firmness, but after discharging a volley among the advancing horse, they fled into the wood. Most of the Orcadians, however, threw down their arms in terror and begged for their lives. Colonel Munro and Balnagowan, with their clansmen, rushed after the Danes into the wood and killed a great number of them, while no fewer than two hundred of them were drowned while attempting to cross the Oykel.

For some time, Montrose made strenuous efforts to rally his men, and personally fought with his accutomed bravery, but all in vain. He had his horse shot under him, and seeing that the day was irretrievably lost, he mounted Lord Fendraught's horse, which that young nobleman offered him, and galloped off the field.

As soon as he got out of the enemy's reach, he dismounted, threw away his sword, removed his military cloak decorated with the Star of the Garter, swam across the Oykel, changed clothes with an ordinary Highland soldier, and directed the flight up Strath-Oykel. In the engagement, he lost ten officers and 386 men killed, while Colonel Strachan had only two men wounded and one trooper drowned. The victors returned to Tain with 31 captured officers and 400 other prisoners.







The prisoners were kept at Tain until General Leslie came and gave orders to send them south to Edinburgh to the estates of Scotland.

Montrose accompanied by the Earl of Kinnoul and six or seven others, continued his weary flight for three days up Strath-Oykel in the directin of Assynt, almost perishing of anxiety, hunger, and fatigue. Colonel John Munro's daughter, Christian, was married to Neil Macleod of Assynt, who was instructed to apprehend any fugitives who might enter the boundaries of his estate. He was especially warned to watch for Montrose.

Macleod sent out parties to look for the Marquis and finally captured him. Montrose offered a large sum of money if Macleod would release him, but Macleod refused. Montrose and Major Sinclair were sent as prisoners to Ardvreack Castle, and Macleod wrote to General Leslie informing him of the capture. Major General Holborn was dispatched to bring the captive south.

The spot where the battle took place has ever since been known among the natives as "Creag-na-Caoineadh", or the Rock of Lamentation.

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - L/79, R/24,
R/25

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
86-87, 485-494

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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 Gray. Janet was born about 1596; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In a sasine dated 7 Jun 1655, Janet received liferent in the Easter quarter of the lands of Nonikiln.

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - R/24

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
485

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Birth:
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Family/Spouse: Col. Alexander Ross, of Pitkerie. Alexander was born est 1594 in Of, Pitkerie, Scotland; died in 1649. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Janet married Rev. David Ross, of Logie in 1655. David was born est 1594 in Of, Logie Easter, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - L/40, R/24

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
485

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

Family/Spouse: Rev. David Munro. David (son of Donald Munro, Of Tarlogie and Janet Denoon) was born about 1596 in Of, Kiltearn, Scotland; died in in Of, Tain, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Anabella was the third wife of Alexander Maclean, of Dochgarroch.

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - R/24

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
485

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

Annabella married Alexander MacLean, of Dochgarroch in 1628. Alexander was born est 1598 in Of, Dochgarroch, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

John began a military career, and rose to the rank of Captain.

There are several contradictions about John in the references. In 1639, he is referred to as "Tutor of Fowlis" (ref. 2), but the following letter from Sir Alexander Gordon of Navidale, writing to his brother, Sir Robert Gordon on 23 May 1636 says he declined.

"The Earl of Sutherland, my Lord Reay, and I, with other friends, convened at Tain, the tenth of this month, for settling the Laird of Fowlis his estate, wherein the government of the estate was in question betwixt Obsdale and Limlair; which all friends in one voice offered to Obsdale with Limlair's consent, yet Obsdale refused the same. So we all in one voice found Limlair so reasonable in all things that we have laid the burden of all upon Limlair until it please God the child be fourteen years of age. So I beseech you, whatever you hear about Limlair to the contrary, do not believe it, seeing Limlair has given contentment to all the friends for the weal of the House of Fowlis." (The Sutherland Book, vol. ii, pp. 164-65.)

John evidently survived his father and inherited Obsdale, but apparently died shortly after inheriting. He was unmarried.

He was probably drowned at sea on the way to join the Swedish army in Germany in 1634 (ref. (1)) or 1638 (ref. (2) p. 175). But ref. (2) p. 87 says he was killed in the battle of Lutzen on 6 Dec 1632. The latter is probably an error.

He was succeeded by his next younger brother, Robert.

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro (1978) - R/4, R/5, L/38

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie (1898) - p. 86-87, 175

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Birth:
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Notes:

Robert was the second son of Colonel John Munro of Obsdale. Because he did not expect to inherit, he entered the army early in life. In 1626 he became an officer in Sir Donald Mackay's regiment, serving with it first in the Danish service, and afterwards in that of Sweden.

Sir Robert highly distinguished himself on the Continent during the Thirty Years' War. He returned home soon after, if not shortly before, the Peace of Westphalia was proclaimed by the Treaty of Munster, on 24 Oct 1648.

On 26 Aug 1643, during the minority of the former Chief, Robert Munro, Tutor of Foulis, was appointed Commissioner of War for the Sheriffdom of Sutherland and a part of Inverness-shire. He was appointed again on 24 Jul 1644.

Sir Robert served heir to his father, Colonel John Munro of Obsdale, after the death of his elder brother, John. He became tutor-at-law to his second cousin, Hector in 1639 when he, himself, reached 25 years of age. In 1651 when Sir Hector Munro of Foulis died, Sir Robert was the nearest male heir, so he succeeded and became the 21st Baron and 3rd Baronet of Foulis.

Before he succeeded to Foulis, he married his cousin, Jean, eldest daughter and co-heir of Colonel Sir Hector Munro, 1st Baronet.

On succeeding as head of his house and clan he took up his residence in his ancestral home at Foulis. He was the means of getting the famous Rev. Thomas Hogg to Kiltearn, and suffered much from fines and imprisonment for non- conformity to Episcopacy. As long as Mr. Hogg lived, Sir Robert sent him his share of the stipend of Kiltearn annually.

In 1649, the Scottish Parliament divided the Sheriffdom of Inverness-shire and erected the Sheriffdom of Ross. Sir Robert had been elected Member of Parliament for Inverness-shire in 1649 and for his own County of Ross after it was separated from the County of Inverness that same year. He was also appointed the first Sheriff of the County of Ross. He held office for eight years under the Commonwealth.

In 1654 he was imprisoned by the royalists and his lands and tenants suffered under their hands. The lands of Foulis were taken from him and granted to others. He was fined 3600 pounds at the Restoration.

He died 14 Jan 1668 at Foulis Castle and was buried at Kiltearn. (Ref. (2) is in error when it says he died in 1666. Ref. (1) cites a document which proves him to be alive in Sep 1667.)

He was succeeded by his son, Sir John, in 1676 when the lands of Foulis were returned to his possession.

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Family/Spouse: Jean Munro. Jean (daughter of Col. Sir Hector Munro, XIX of Foulis, 1st Baronet and Mary MacKay) was born est 1620; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Notes:

George grew up a bold, powerful, fearless man, playing a conspicuous part in the history and feuds of his time. He entered the army at an early age and accompanied his famous uncle, Colonel Robert Munro, to the German wars, in which he very rapidly and highly distinguished himself. When the war between Sweden and Austria broke out in 1629, George tendered his services to Gustavus Adolphus under whom he subsequently served with marked distinction.

At the battle of Lutzen, on 6 Nov 1632, where Gustavus Adolphus was killed, George of Newmore commanded the left wing of the Swedish army. It is worth noting that this battle was the only one in which Gustavus engaged the enemy without having the mass of his Scottish troops along with him. But although he fell, the Swedish army was victorious, for Wallenstein and his Imperialists were totally defeated and forced to retreat to the mountains of Bohemia.

After the death of Gustavus, jealousy on the part of George Munro and the other officers of the Swedish army prevented that unanimity among the Generals which is so necessary for successfully carrying out any military campaign. At the battle of Nordlingen, the disastrous effects of this were painfully exemplified, for the petty differences on the part of those in command led to no properly defined plan of attack having been arranged, and the result was that, after a desperate struggle, the Imperialists gained a complete victory of the the combined army of Scots and Swedes. George was so disgusted with the state of matters which prevailed that he resigned his commission and returned home.

A family legend says that after George returned home, he sent for Walter Innes, a sincere Christian residing at Inchnadown, who was much given to prayer. George asked him what he had been doing on a certain date which he named. Walter at first could not remember, but after some consideration, he said that he was engaged all that day in his barn praying to God to protect Newmore in the battlefield. "I thought you were so engaged, my good man," said Newmore, "as all through that day, in whatever direction I turned in giving the command and directing the battle I saw you as it were in person before me shielding me from danger, and thank God he has answered your prayers, and I have returned home safe and unhurt."

In 1641, George accompanied his uncle, Colonel (soon after General) Robert Munro, to Ireland, where he also attained the rank of Colonel. In 1644, Colonel Robert was recalled to Scotland with a considerable part of the Scottish army to oppose the victorious progress of the Great Montrose. During his absence, the command of the army in Ireland was given to George, whose principles inclined him to favour the Royalists. He subsequently joined them, and became a stout opponent of the Presbyterian party both in Ireland and Scotland.

In Jan 1645, the Scottish forces in Ireland suffered greatly from want of provisions, and Colonel George Munro was dispatched to Edinburgh to inform the Scottish Parliament of their needs. He told them that if they weren't speedily resupplied, they would have to abandon Ireland. He returned to Ireland, but not in time to take part in the battle of Benburb, where General Robert Munro was severely defeated by O'Neil.

In 1648, Colonel George Munro was appointed Major-General by King Charles I and sent to Scotland with 1200 horse and 2100 foot to assist the Duke of Hamilton. The progress of the force under his command across the channel was greatly impeded by two warships sent by the Parliament of England to guard the passage, and 300 of his men were taken captive. After a detention of two days, the men were liberated. They all duly arrived in safety on the coast of Ayr, and at once marched for Carlisle to join the Duke. The whole army under Hamilton proceeded to Preston, where they were met by Cromwell, and in the sanguinary battle which followed on 17 Aug 1648, they were completely defeated and their commander, the Duke of Hamilton, taken prisoner at Uttoxeter.

The result of this disaster to the Scottish army was fatal to the supporters of King Charles, secured the ascendancy of the Covenanters, and brought the second Civil War to a close. It accelerated the overthrow of the monarchy, and laid the foundation of dissensions in Scotland which afterwards rendered it an easy prey for Oliver Cromwell.

After the defeat at Preston, George retreated into Scotland, where he committed great and reckless excesses, and aroused the utmost repugnance and alarm. Because of this he was forced to leave the country. He went to Holland to visit the exiled King Charles II, who bestowed the honor of knighthood upon George. He accepted a new commission from his Majesty and returned to Ireland at the head of a party of Scottish Highlanders. Once in Ireland, a body of Irish confederates was immediately placed under his command. With this force of Roman Catholics under his command, he marched from Connaught to Derry, and joined in the famous siege of Derry.

On 7 jun 1649, he went to Coleraine, besieged the town and captured it. A small local force was assembled to resist him, and they sent a message asking him what were his intentions. General Sir George Munro replied that he had no object in view but to restore lawful authority and to oppose sectaries. He would not molest any persons who did not oppose him, and who were not known as enemies to authority. This satisfied the local force and they returned to their homes.

Major-General Sir George Munro was authorized by Lord Montgomery of Ards to demand immediate possission of the town of Carrickfergus and its castle, which were held by Major Edmund Ellis. After George was joined by Montgomery, the castle garrison found it impossible to successfully defend themselves and surrendered. On 4 Jul 1649, the town and castle were transferred to the Royalist Party and the notorious Dalzell of Binns, was appointed Governor.

Sir George returned to Coleraine, of which he had been appointed Governor. He sent letters to some of the Presbyterian ministers summoning them to appear there before him, and informing them that if they refused, he would pursue them, because he was told that their preaching tended to prejudice the King's interest. He told them that if they pledged themselves not to meddle in state affairs, he would not molest them. The ministers declined to pledge or to appear before Sir George, and many of them fled to Scotland.

On 17 Jul 1649, Sir George left Coleraine for Derry, where he joined the besiegers with considerable reinforcements of horse and foot, and twelve pieces of field ordnance. Derry was the last stronghold in Ulster which held out against the Royalists, and the attack and blockade which had been maintained with varied success, were now pushed forward with increased vigor.

To cut off the communication of the city with the sea, the besiegers built a fort at the Knock of Ember, near the narrowest part of the river between Culmore Castle and the town, to which in honor of his Majesty, they gave the name of Fort Charles. No sooner was it completed than Colonel Coote, who so bravely defended the city, directed Captain Keyser, the commander of a Parliamentary frigate stationed in the Lough, to proceed with a hundred musketeers to attack and demolish it. The fort was well manned and mounted with eleven pieces of ordnance, and the attackers were repulsed by General Sir George's force.

On 26 Jul, Lord Montgomery joined General Munro with a considerable force. He sent Colonel Coote a copy of his commission from King Charles II and summoned him to surrender the city to his Majesty's army. The summons went unheeded and was followed on the 28th by a smart attack upon the town. Several of the garrison were killed, but Montgomery and Sir George were repulsed with considerable loss. They were ultimately compelled to abandon the siege, and George retired to Coleraine.

The Royalists, without any support from the Presbyterians, were very insecure in the garrisons of Coleraine and Carrickfergus. On 15 Aug 1649, Cromwell appeared in Ireland, and by his vigorous and successful prosecution of the war speedily rendered the arms of the English Commonwealth triumphant throughout the whole island. Sir George was soon forced by Colonel Coote to evacuate Coleraine and retire to Carrickfergus. From there he sent a party under Colonel John Hamilton to rescue the town of Antrim. He himself followed, setting fire to that town and to Lisnegarvey.

On 6 Dec, Coote and Colonel Venables met Sir George and Montgomery in battle on the plain of Lisnegarvey, at a place called Lisnestrain, not far from Lisburn, a town also burned by General Munro. The infantry was under the command of Lords Montgomery and Clanbrassie, and the cavalry under Sir George. A severe and determined engagement took place in which the Royalists were completely defeated and totally dispersed. Many of the officers and about 1000 men having been killed. Sir George fled towards the river Blackwater, and saved himself by swimming across, escaping to Charlemont, and then to Enniskillen.

Colonels Coote and Venables then marched to Carrickfergus and compelled Dalzell to capitulate and deliver up the town and castle on 13 Dec.

In Apr 1650, Colonel Coote obtained possession of Enniskillen from George, who, despairing of relief, surrendered the town and castle on favorable terms for himself and those under him, most of whom accompanied him back to Scotland.

In 1653, war broke out between England and Holland. In Paris, the exiled King Charles judged it a favorable opportunity to take up arms against Cromwell's Government. The king commissioned General Middleton as Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Forces in Scotland, superseding the Earl of Glencairn, who was at that time on his march through Moray, ravaging the lands of all who refused to join him. Sir George joined Middleton and in Jan 1654, they landed in Caithness. Middleton ordered Glencairn to join him at Dornoch, where his Lordship arrived in Mar 1654. Although Glencairn was deeply mortified at having to resign his command to Middleton, he resolved to put the best face on it. The appointment of Middleton was also resented by Glencairn's men, who were greatly attached to him, and their commander's treatment created considerable irritation.

Having assumed command, Middleton ordered a review of Glencairn's forces in order to inspect them. As might be expected among irregular troops hastily gathered together, there were many defects in themselves as well as in their armor, which Middleton's officers were not slow to detect and openly comment upon, much to the annoyance of Glencairn and his officers.

After the review, the Earl invited Middleton and all the principal officers to dine with him at his headquarters, at Kettle, four miles west of Dornoch. After having entertained them to the best of everything the place could afford, he turned to Middleton and said, "You see, my Lord, what a gallant army I and these noble gentlemen with me have raised out of nothing. They have hazarded their lives and fortunes to serve his Majesty. Your Excellency ought, therefore, to give them all the encouragement you can."

Irritated by the tone of this speech, Sir George Munro, who had been appointed Lord Middleton's Lieutenant-General, and who probably regarded the rank and file of the "gallant army" with all the contempt wich a veteran of the line entertains for volunteers and holiday soldiers, jumped up and with an oath exclaimed, "My Lord, the men you speak of are no other than a pack of thieves and robbers. In a short time I will show you other sort of men." This offensive remark threw the company into a tumult. The proud chiefs who followed Glencairn could not brook such a gross affront. There was quite a contention for the honor of defending Glencairn, each rising with his hand on his sword, and demanding the statement to be withdrawn and apologised for. Glencairn turned to Sir George and exclaimed with heat, "You are a base liar, for they are neither thieves nor robbers, but much better than you could raise."

Middleton then found it necessary to interfere, and commanded them both, on their allegiance, to keep the peace and, addressing them said, "My Lord, and you Sir George, this is not the way to do the King service, to fall out among yourselves, therefore I will have you both be friends." He filled a glass with wine, turned to the Earl and said, "My Lord Glencairn, I think you did the gravest wrong in calling Sir George a liar. You shall drink to him, and he shall pledge you." Glencairn, feeling the truth of Middleton's remarks was willing to overlook the insult to himself, and without hesitation drank to Sir George, who, however, did not respond in an equally cordial manner, but in an imperious and haughty air muttered some words which were inaudible. The matter was allowed to pass, and Glencairn appeared to have recovered from his annoyance.

Later in the evening, after Middleton had left, Colonel Alexander Munro, Sir George's brother, appeared at the gate and desired an audience with Glencairn. The Earl welcomed him cordially and invited him to join the festivities. After a time, Alexander said that he was sent by his brother with a challenge to fight a duel, and asked him to name the time and place of meeting. It was arranged that Glencairn and Sir George whould meet early next morning half way between Dornoch and his quarters. The arrangements were kept secret from everyone but the principals and their seconds, Alexander Munro and John White, the Earl's valet.

It was arranged to fight the duel on horseback, with one pistol each, and broadswords to be used if necessary. They fired simultaneously, without any effect, and drawing their swords attacked each other with concentrated fury. After a few passes, Sir George was wounded in the bridle-hand, which caused him to lose control of his horse, and so he asked the Earl's permission to finish the duel on foot. Glencairn instantly dismounted, exclaiming. "Ye carle, I will let you know that I am a match for you either on foot or on horseback." He soon proved this was no idle boast, for in a few minutes Sir George was severely wounded on his forehead, which bled so profusely that he was quite blinded. Still Glencairn was not satisfied and made a lunge with the intention of running his antagonist through the body, but John White interposed, and with a quick movement seized the Earl's hand and pushed the sword upwards, saying, "That is enough, my Lord. You have got the better of him." Glencairn was so enraged that he turned on his second and gave him a severe blow across the shoulders for daring to interfere. However, he did not resume the duel.

Sir George was quite helpless, and it was with great difficulty that his brother brought him back to Dornoch. When Middleton heard of the affair, he was exceedingly angry, and sent Captain Campbell with a guard to arrest the Earl, whom he deprived of his sword and made prisoner on parole.

The duel caused much contention among the officers and men of the regiment as to who was to blame. Hot words on the subject passed between Captain Livingstone, who maintained that Sir George acted properly, and a gentleman named Lindsay, who insisted that he had not. Another challenge was issued and the two parties met on the links of Dornoch to fight another duel. Lindsay was a superior swordsman and ran Livingstone through the heart at the first thrust. Lindsay was at once arrested, tried and condemned by Middleton to be shot at the Cross of Dornoch. The sentence was duly carried out the same day, although Glencairn, supported by other officers, made every effort to save him. The evident partiality shown to Sir George naturally proved exceedingly mortifying to Glencairn, and he withdrew from the regiment. Sir George and he never became reconciled.

Couped up among the mountains by strong parties which Monk posted at Inverness, Perth, and other gates of the Highlands, General Middleton marched backwards and forwards through Ross and Inverness, cautiously followed by General Morgan. On 26 Jul 1652, Middleton's forces were surprised by his pursuer in a defile near Lochgarry. Middleton was routed and the King's army retreated in confusion. there was no great slaughter, as night came on soon after they were engaged. Every man shifted for himself and went where he best liked. Such was the inglorious end of "the gallant army of worthy gentlemen."

Sir George was not held in high esteem by General Middleton or by Captain John Gwyn, who wrote a defamatory poem about him. These feelings were no doubt prompted by Sir George's vaccillating proclivities in changing sides so often, and by his unfortunate duel with Glencairn.

In 1661, Sir George was elected member of Parliament for Ross-shire and continued to represent that constituency until 1663. He represented the county of Sutherland from 1669 until 1674 when he became a member of the Privy Council. He was again returned fro Ross-shire in 1685, but gave it up in 1686. He was finally elected for the same county in 1689, and continued to represent it in the House of Commons until his death in 1693.

On 7 Jan 1669, the Lords of the Privy Council granted a commission of fire and sword to Sir George Munro and others against William Sinclair of Dunbeath and his confederates for invading the lands of Lord Reay. Sir George, however, declined to act, and a new commission to the same effect was granted to John Campbell, younger of Glenorchy.

Although Sir George has not been well treated by certain historical writers, there are several indications that he was not such a villian.

In about 1678, Christina Ross, widow of Andrew Fearn of Pitcalnie, was left with twelve children. She was cruelly persecuted by her parish curate for harboring the Rev. Thomas Ross, and allowing him to preach in her house. The curate finally got a warrant from the Privy Council authorizing a military officer to seize all her goods, attach the rents from her small estate, and imprison her. She fled with her eldest son, then twelve years old. The rest of her children were taken charge of by Sir George Munro, Sir John Munro of Foulis and others.

During the persecuting period, Sir George was appointed to suppress conventicles and non-conformity in Easter Ross. John Paterson, Bishop of Ross, had spies all over the district who reported to him all conventicles held or about to be held. The Bishop continually gave Sir George instructions to disperse the meetings and capture the leaders. Sir George's heart was not in the work and according to tradition, whenever he received instructions from Bishop Paterson, he would call his dog to his side and speak to him when he knew that Lady Munro, a sincere friend of the Covenanters, was within hearing, but not in his presence. He would tell the dog that he had been instructed to go and disperse a conventicle at ________. Of course, Lady Munro would send a warning and Sir George would find no meeting and report so to the Bishop, giving his Lordship at the same time a bit of his mind for sending him on such a fool's errand.
On 30 Dec 1684, at Edinburgh, the Privy council commissioned Sir George and the Earls of Erroll and Kintore "to prosecute all persons guilty of Church disorders and other crimes in all the bounds betwixt Spey and Ness, including Strathspey and Abernethie". In other words, they were to stamp out non-conformity. There are several stories which indicate that Sir George did not have much of a stomach for the cruelties that he was expected to carry out in the name of religion and he used a number of clever ruses to save defendants from time to time.

Sir George held vast lands in his estate. His properties included Newmore and Culcairn in the parish of Roskeen, Gildermorie in Alness, Kinrive and Strathrory in Kilmuir Easter, culrain in Kincardine, Rosehall and the fishings of the Shin in Sutherlandshire.

He bought Newmore from his uncle Robert in 1646. Carbisdale and other lands were detached from the Foulis Barony and created into the new Barony of Culrain for Sir George in 1670.

He eventually changed sides again and became a rigid Presbyterian at the Revolution, and became an elder in Rosskeen Church under the ministry of the Rev. William Mackenzie. His name appears on the Commission of Assembly in 1690 for settling the affairs of the Church north of the Tay.

George's first wife was his cousin, Anne, the daughter of his paternal uncle, Major General Robert Munro of Obsdale. She died in 1647.

In 1649 he married Christian Hamilton, the only daughter of Sir Frederick Hamilton of Manner. Her brother, Gustavus, was the first Viscount Boyne. She was a descendant of Mary, eldest daughter of King James II of Scotland. Christian was a very pious woman and was a sincere friend of the Covenanters and ejected ministers, and a consistent opponent of the Episcopal hierarchy.

George died at his home and was buried at Roskeen.

She was on friendly terms with Brodie of Brodie, and a frequent visitor at Brodie Castle. She survived her husband and continued to live in Newmore Castle. She died soon after 1700 and was buried within the Newmore Chapel in the churchyard of Rosskeen.

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - L/32, R/4,
R/6, R/13, V

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
176-195, 296, 495

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

Birth:
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Died:
Newmore Castle

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

George married Anne Munro about 1639. Anne (daughter of Maj. Gen. Robert Munro, of Obsdale and Jean Maver) was born about 1622; died on 3 Mar 1647 in Coleraine, , , Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Christian Hamilton in 1649 in Culrain, , Ross and Cromarty, Scotland. Christian (daughter of Hugh Hamilton, of Culrain) was born about 1620; died about 1700; was buried in Rosskeen, , Ross and Cromarty, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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

[Andrew Munro]«i» Son of Col. John Munro of Obsdale (1633), brother to the Laird of Foulis (1662), but Andrew of Daan, Obsdale's 4th son, said to have been killed (1641). admitted Burgess of Tain, 1662.

Allan Tree ( R/15). MacGill ii no 1161; MacKenzie 171«/i»
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Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - R/4

"Collonel John Munro of Obsdale married Catherine daughter to John Gordon of Embow by whom he had John Robert George Andrew Alexander and David and daughters Janet and Christane he was killed at the [? Closter] of /illegible/ March 11 1633."

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

"Lieutenant Andrew Munro was killed by the English near Berwick in a skirmish A.D. 1641 being unmarried."

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie (1898) - p. 171

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Notes:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - 1898 - p. 171-174

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - R/4, R/15 & L/82

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

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

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

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Family/Spouse: Rachel Rolliack. Rachel was born est 1620; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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

[Alexander Munro] «i»Natural son of Major David Munro (of Obsdale family) in Culcairn, married.

Munro tree R/19a, [not in Mackenzie 174]
«/i»**********

David adopted a military career. He served as a Major in the army of King Charles I. He married Elizabeth Gray, daughter of Robert Gray of Arboll.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - 1898 - p. 174

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - R/4 & R/17

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

"Collonel John Munro of Obsdale married Catherine daughter to John Gordon of Embow by whom he had John Robert George Andrew Alexander and David and daughters Janet and Christane he was killed at the [? Closter] of /illegible/ March 11 1633."

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

"Major David Munro married Elizabeth daughter to Robert Gray of Arbow by whom he had John and Rebecca he had a natural son Alexander."

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Family/Spouse: Elizabeth Gray. Elizabeth (daughter of Robert Gray, of Arboll) was born about 1622; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Notes:

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

"Collonel John Munro of Obsdale married Catherine daughter to John Gordon of Embow by whom he had John Robert George Andrew Alexander and David and daughters Janet and Christane he was killed at the [? Closter] of /illegible/ March 11 1633."

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - R/20

"Janet married John Ross of Little Tarell..."

"Drs of Col John of Obsdale R/4..."

Janet married John Ross of Little Tarrel. In 1649, John was a member of the Commission of War, and in 1650, he was described as Captain John Ross.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie (1898) - p. 174

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Family/Spouse: John Ross, of Little Tarrel. John was born est 1620 in Of, Little Tarrel; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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

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

"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."

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - R/20

"...Christian married first Captain James McCulloch of Meikle Kindeace next David Ross of pitcalnie and thirdly John Munro of Fyresh."

"Drs. of Col John of Obsdale R/4; for John of Fyrish see Q/5."

Christian first married Captain James MacCulloch of Kindeace and of Plaids (marriage contract 1651), but they had no children.

On 24 Mar 1651, she received a sasine in part of the lands of Kindeis Wester.

Her second husband was David Ross of Pitcalnie. She was his second wife.

Christian was the second daughter of Colonel John Munro II of Obsdale.

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.
174-175, 433

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Family/Spouse: David Ross, Of Pitcalnie. David was born est 1622 in Of, Pitcalnie; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: John Munro, Of Fyrish. John (son of Hugh Munro, of Fyrish and Isobell Munro) was born about 1642 in Of, Fyrish, Scotland; died in Dec 1692. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Christian married James McCulloch, Of Plaids about 1651. James was born about 1607 in Of, Kindeace; died in in Of, Plaids. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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[Andrew Munro] «i»Son of Maj.Gen. Robert Monro & Jean Maver; Captain in the Army; killed unmarried at seige of Limerick, 1690. May be the same as Andrew Monro, 'supposed to have been nephew of General Robert Monro' (Montgomery MSS, p. 252 note), who was a pall-bearer with Gen. Robert at Earl of Mountalexander's funeral 1663, resided at Cherryvalley, near Comber, County Down, appointed commissioner by Hugh, Earl of Mountalexander 1673. burgess & guild brother of Glasgow, 14 September 1677 (2 days after Earl of Mountalexander); may also be the Lt. Andrew at Limerick 8 September 1686 & at Thirles (Tipperary) June 1686.

Munro Tree R/22; Mackenzie, p. 263; Calendar of State Papers Relating To Ireland (1669-70), p. 672; Montgomery MSS (1869), pp. 252 & note, 265 note; Historical MSS Commission, New Series, vol. i, pp. 422, 439 (Ormonde MSS); Glasgow Burgess Roll (14 September 1677), (SRS) i 209; NAS, Register of Deeds, 1680 index - bond ('Chirivaile'). «/i»

(R. W. Munro's genealogy notes)
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Captain Andrew Munro was 'a gallant gentleman.' His father left many debts which could not be paid because his property had been sequestered by the usurpers. Because of his situation he petitioned Charles II for a command in the army.

He was killed at the Siege of Limerick in Ireland. He was not married.

The will of Andrew Monro of Cherryvalley, County Down, dated 13 Jul 1690 was proved 1694. His sole heir was Charles Campbell.

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - R/21 & R/22

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - R/21

"Generall Major Robert Munro author of Munros Expedition married Jean daughter to Walter Maver of Maverstown by whom he had Andrew and Anne next he married a daughter of Alexander Earle of Stirline and Dowager of Airds he dyed anno 167[?5]."

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - R/22

"Captain Andrew Munro a Gallant Gentleman killed at the Siege of Limerick in Ireland being unmarried in A.D. 1690."

"Andrew petitioned Charles II for a command in the army (CSP Ireland 63/348 f 237) owing to poverty caused by father's debts which could not be paid his property having been sequestered by the usurpers. Will of Andrew Monro of Cherryvalley, Co Down, dated 13 Jly 1690, was proved 1694, sole heir Charles Campbell (Abstracts from Dublin PRO made by Sir Wm Beetham)."

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Anne married her first cousin, George Munro. She died at age 25 after 8 years of marriage leaving two sons and predeceased by five other children.

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro (1978) - R/6, R/21

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie (1898) - p. 192

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

Anne married Gen. Sir George Munro, KCB of Culrain & Newmore about 1639. George (son of Col. John Munro, II of Obsdale and Catherine Gordon) was born about 1616; died on 11 Jul 1693 in Alness, , Ross and Cromarty, Scotland; was buried in Rosskeen, , Ross and Cromarty, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Col. Henry fought at the siege of Derry in 1689.

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Buried:
Henry was buried at Seapatrick graveyard.

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

Notes:

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

Notes:

Andrew Munro of Coul was minister of Thurso. He had arms recorded in the Lyon Register.

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) - L/19 and M/45

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - L/19

"John Munro of Culcragie married Margaret daughter to Muire Burges of Kirkcaldie by whom he had Mr Andrew Robert Mr William and Christane married to Mr Andrew Munro of Coul and Catherine married to Mr John McGilligan."

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/44

"Major Hector Munro of Coul married Isobell daughter to Andrew Ross of Belintore by whom he had Mr Andrew Captaine Robert Mr John Wm. and a daughter married to David Munro."

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/45

"Mr Andrew Munro of Coul minister of Thurso married Christane daughter to John Munro of Culcragie by whom he had Dr John Mr Robert George and William the Bookseller."

"Andrew of Coul min of Thurso had arms recorded in Lyon Register, d Dec 1693;...sons Dr John of Coul, director of Darien Company, d Aug 1705, William the bookseller m Isobel Gerrard, also dr Janet m Hugh Corse min at Bower."

Rev. Andrew Munro was minister of Thurso and proprietor of Coul.

Andrew studied for the Church at King's College and the University of Aberdeen, where he graduated with an M.A. degree in 1650. He was ordained and admitted as minister of Thurso on 4 Nov 1655. He was deposed in 1681 for refusing to take the Test Oath, but was reinstated by Act of Parliament on 25 Apr 1690.

In 1659, Andrew contracted to marry Christina, daughter of Mr. John Munro, minister of Alness and on 10 Jul 1662, the contract was registered in the Books of the Sheriffdom of Ross. However, the marriage did not take place because of "the sudden death of the lady or some other important cause." Instead, Andrew married Christian, daughter of John Munro of Culcraggie in the same year.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
386-388

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Andrew married Christine Munro in 1662. Christine (daughter of John Munro, I of Culcraggie and Margaret Muire) was born about 1630; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Captain Robert Munro.

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/44

"Major Hector Munro of Coul married Isobell daughter to Andrew Ross of Belintore by whom he had Mr Andrew Captaine Robert Mr John Wm. and a daughter married to David Munro."

Robert served in the military and rose to the rank of Captain. He apparently had no children.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
386

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Birth:
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Notes:

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/44

"Major Hector Munro of Coul married Isobell daughter to Andrew Ross of Belintore by whom he had Mr Andrew Captaine Robert Mr John Wm. and a daughter married to David Munro."

"...John said to have suc. grandfather as min of Farr, but Mackenzie 386 perhaps confuses him with John min of Reay."

Ref 1 says John entered the Church and was appointed Colleague and successor of his grandfather the Rev. Robert Munro, minister of Farr before 2 Mar 1664. But "The Munro Tree (1734)" M/44 says this John may be confused with John, minister of Reay. L/58

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
386

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Birth:
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Notes:

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/44

"Major Hector Munro of Coul married Isobell daughter to Andrew Ross of Belintore by whom he had Mr Andrew Captaine Robert Mr John Wm. and a daughter married to David Munro."

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
386

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Birth:
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Notes:

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/44

"Major Hector Munro of Coul married Isobell daughter to Andrew Ross of Belintore by whom he had Mr Andrew Captaine Robert Mr John Wm. and a daughter married to David Munro."

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
386

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Birth:
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Family/Spouse: David Munro. David was born about 1634; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
386

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Notes:

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) - Q/13

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Q/13

"John his 3d son married Margaret daughter to Mr Robert Munro Minister of Urquhart by whom he had a daughter he had a naturall son called David."

References:

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

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Notes:

George and Katherine had two daughters, but without a male heir, George's estate went to his brother, Robert.

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - R/25, R/26

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
493-494

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George married Catherine McKenzie in 1657. Catherine was born about 1621 in Of, Kilcoy, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Andrew served for some time as a captain in the Ross-shire Local Militia, and was present at the battle of Carbisdale. Soon after, he was promoted to Major of Horse in Colonel William Lockart's regiment. He was killed at Stirling. He was not married.

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - R/25, R/28

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
493

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Captain Robert Munro inherited Limlair from his brother, George, who had no sons.

He was also known as Robert Munro of Clynes (or Little Clyne).

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - R/25, R/26,
R/29

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
82, 493-494

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Family/Spouse: Jean MacKenzie. Jean (daughter of Kenneth McKenzie, I and Margaret Munro) was born about 1641 in Of, Scatwell, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Christian and Neil left no succession.

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - R/25, R/38

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
494

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Family/Spouse: Neil MacLeod, Of Assynt. Neil was born about 1625 in Of, Assynt, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - L/79, R/25,
R/38

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
494

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Family/Spouse: Hugh Munro, III of Findon. Hugh (son of Neil Munro, II of Findon and Jean MacKenzie) was born about 1627; died in Aug 1693 in Of, Kinglochglass, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref. (1) says Catherine married David Polson and had no children. Ref. (2) says she married John Polson and had children.

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - R/25, R/38

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
494

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Family/Spouse: David Polson. David was born est 1629 in Of, Merkness, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Florence lived to be a very old age and was a life tenant of the Kiltearn estate. She was still alive in 1688 when the lintel over the fireplace, bearing that date, was dressed

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - M/75, R25,
R/38

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
381, 494

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Family/Spouse: Hector Munro, of Kiltearn. Hector (son of John Munro, of Kiltearn and Isobel Simpson) was born est 1628 in Of, Kiltearn, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref. (1) says Isobell married Donald Fowler but did not have any children. Ref. (2) says she was not married.

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - R/25, R/38

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
494

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Family/Spouse: Donald Fowler. Donald was born est 1633 in Of, Meikle Allan, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

References:

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

(2) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - p. R/25, R/38,

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Family/Spouse: John Gray. John was born about 1623 in Of, Newtown, , Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Hugh Munro, Of Tullochue. Hugh (son of Hugh Munro, of Fyrish and Isobell Munro) was born about 1652 in Of, Tullochue, Kildermorie, Scotland; died in 1723. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - R/25, R/36

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
493

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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 George Munro, Of Pitlundie and Barbara Forbes) was born about 1639; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
485

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Notes:

Andrew served as minister of Tarbat from 1652 to 1692.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
485

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Notes:

Thomas served as minister of Kincardine.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
485

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Notes:

Robert is mentioned in a sasine dated 5 Aug 1657.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
485

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Notes:

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - L/41

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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:

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - L/40

"Mr David Munro Minister of Kiltearne and Tayne married Florence daughter to Andrew Munro of Daan tutor of Fowlis by whom he had Mr Donald Robert John and Hugh and severall daughters."

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - L/41

"All his children viz. Mr Donald Robert John and Mr Hugh Writer to the Signet dyed unmarried."

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Notes:

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - L/40

"Mr David Munro Minister of Kiltearne and Tayne married Florence daughter to Andrew Munro of Daan tutor of Fowlis by whom he had Mr Donald Robert John and Hugh and severall daughters."

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - L/41

"All his children viz. Mr Donald Robert John and Mr Hugh Writer to the Signet dyed unmarried."

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Notes:

Hugh was a writer to the Signet.

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - L/40

"Mr David Munro Minister of Kiltearne and Tayne married Florence daughter to Andrew Munro of Daan tutor of Fowlis by whom he had Mr Donald Robert John and Hugh and severall daughters."

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - L/41

"All his children viz. Mr Donald Robert John and Mr Hugh Writer to the Signet dyed unmarried."

"Hugh WS d Feb 1672"

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