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William Munro, Of Kiltearn

William Munro, Of Kiltearn

Male Abt 1574 - Abt 1666  (~ 92 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  William Munro, Of KiltearnWilliam Munro, Of Kiltearn was born about 1574 in Of, Kiltearn, Scotland; died about 1666.

    Notes:

    References:

    (1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - M/73

    (2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
    359, 380

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

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

    Family/Spouse: Margaret Munro. Margaret (daughter of Hector Moir Munro, Of Culcraggie and Elizabeth Innes) was born est 1590; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. John Munro, of Kiltearn  Descendancy chart to this point was born est 1610 in Of, Kiltearn; and died.

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

    Children:
    1. 3. Hector Munro  Descendancy chart to this point was born est 1599; died in in Vertenberg, Germany.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  John Munro, of KiltearnJohn Munro, of Kiltearn Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born est 1610 in Of, Kiltearn; and died.

    Notes:

    John accompanied his chief to the German wars, where he died of a "burning fever." Colonel Robert Munro wrote of him, saying that he was "alive without fear before his enemy, and of a merry and quick disposition...He lived virtuously and died with far more credit than if he had died at home."

    References:

    (1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - M/74

    (2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
    380-381

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

    Family/Spouse: Isobel Simpson. Isobel was born est 1612; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 4. Hector Munro, of Kiltearn  Descendancy chart to this point was born est 1628 in Of, Kiltearn, Scotland; and died.

  2. 3.  Hector MunroHector Munro Descendancy chart to this point (1.William1) was born est 1599; died in in Vertenberg, Germany.

    Notes:

    Ref 1 says Hector was illegitamate, but ref 2 seems to indicate that he was not.

    Hector accompanied his uncle, Robert, to the German wars, where he rose to the rank of Lieutenant. He was known as a "stout and valorous gentleman." He died of a "languish-ague in Vertenberg, being much lamented by his comerades and friends." He was not married.

    References:

    (1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - M/74

    (2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
    380

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



Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Hector Munro, of KiltearnHector Munro, of Kiltearn Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.William1) was born est 1628 in Of, Kiltearn, Scotland; and died.

    Notes:

    References:

    (1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - M/75, R/25

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

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

    Family/Spouse: Margaret Munro. Margaret (daughter of David Munro and Lumsden) was born est 1621; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Family/Spouse: Florence Munro. Florence (daughter of Colonel John Munro, II of Limlair and Janet Gray) was born est 1633; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]