Isobel Munro

Notes:

Ref. (1) calls her Helen Munro.

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/19, M/6

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
349, 471

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

Family/Spouse: Robert Munro, Of Balconie. Robert (son of Hugh Munro, of Balconie and Euphemia Monro) was born about 1580 in Of, Balconie, Of, Coul; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/6

"Robert Munro of Balconie married a daughter of Hector Munro of Assint by whom he had John Isobell and Margaret..."

John predeceased his father and was unmarried.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
349

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

Notes:

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) - M/6 & Q/4

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/6

"Robert Munro of Balconie married a daughter of Hector Munro of Assint by whom he had John Isobell and Margaret..."

"...dr Isobel m Hugh of Fyrish."

Daughter of Robert Munro of Balconie.

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.
349, 433

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

[Alexander Monro] «i»Fourth son of Hugh Munro of Fyrish (died circa 1668) and Isobel Munro.

Munro Tree Q/7 Family of Wemyss ed Fraser ii 253-4, iii 140; J.P.Lawson, History of Scottish Episcopal Church (1843), 35,65,72-8,111-119,157,159,160-3; J.B. Craven "Scots Worthies" 1560-1688" 134-137; "Proceedings of Estates 1689-90" ii 284; Inverness & Dingwall; Presbytery Records 131; Mackenzie 433-437; Clan Munro magazine May, 1951 page 27; C. Dalton Scots Army (1909) pages xii,70-71; Writs No.291 (David Munro tutor of Fyrish 1696; Edinburgh P.D. Thomson "Parliament of Scotland"1890-1902; Dictionary of Annonyms and Pseudonyms in English Literature page 165,i 16,19, 43, 121,370-374,ii 173, iii 75, 278, 319; iv 59, 415; v 345; Scots History Society Miscellany volume v, (1933), pages 198-209; Fasti, v 34,96.120, vii 428, viii 435.
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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: Hugh Munro, of Fyrish. Hugh (son of John Munro, Of Fyrish, Contullich & Kildermorie and Helen Munro, Of Teaninich) was born about 1617; died in 1668 in , , , Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/6

"Robert Munro of Balconie married a daughter of Hector Munro of Assint by whom he had John Isobell and Margaret..."

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
349

Notes:

John Munro of Fyres was Commissioner of Supply for Ross in 1685, 1689 & 1690.

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Q/4, Q/5 & R/20

Hugh Munro of Fyres married Isobel daughter to Robert Munro of Balconie by whom he had John Hector David Mr Alexander George and Hugh Munros.

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.

John of Fyrish was Commissioner of Supply for Ross 1685, 1689, 1690 (APS viii 470, ix 74, 146), and d Dec 1692 (Heirs 24 May 1714); for Hector of Daan see M/50.

BIO:Eldest son of Hugh of Fyrish; suceeded to Fyrish estates in 1668. Married Christian, second daughter of Colonel John Munro of Obsdale with issue of one daughter, Catherine who married Hector Munro of Daan without issue. Upon death in 1692 his estates went to his younger brother DAVID.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
433
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Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA

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

Family/Spouse: Christian Munro. Christian (daughter of Col. John Munro, II of Obsdale and Catherine Gordon) was born about 1624; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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

"Hugh Munro of Fyres married Isobel daughter to Robert Munro of Balconie by whom he had John Hector David Mr Alexander George and Hugh Munros."

"Hugh's son Hector had a son George..."

Ref 1 is in error on p 433 where it says that Hector died young and unmarried. He was married and had a son, George.

References:

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

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: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

David Munro of Fyres was Commissioner of Supply for Ross. He was Tutor of Fyrish and the lands of Fyrish were apprised to him from his nephew, George.

David and Catherine had no succession.

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) - Q/4 & Q/6

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

"Hugh Munro of Fyres married Isobel daughter to Robert Munro of Balconie by whom he had John Hector David Mr Alexander George and Hugh Munros."

"Hugh's son Hector had a son George, for whom his uncle David Q/6 was Tutor, who served in Col George Benson's troop of Royal Regt of Dragoons (Heirs 24 May 1714, Invss Sassines), and from whom lands of Fyrish were apprised in favour of David 1695 (SRO Reg of Decreets, Mackenzie ix 500)."

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Q/6

"David Munro of Fyres married Catherine daughter to Alexander Munro of Daan but had no succession by her."

"David Tutor of Fyrish and Commissioner of supply for Ross (FW 291, APS ix 376), for whom the lands were apprised from his nephew George, d 1704 (Invss Sasines)."

Married Catherine, daughter of Alexander II of Daan without issue. David was the last of this line to own the Fyrish lands. On his death the representation of the family went to his next younger brother, the noted clergyman Rev. Alexander MONRO, Principal of University of Edinburgh.

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.
384, 433

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: Catherine Munro. Catherine (daughter of Alexander Munro, of Daan and Margaret Forrester) was born about 1648; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Doctor Alexander Munro served successively as minister at Dunfermline, Kinglasse and Wemyss, Professor of Divinity at St. Andrews, Principal of the University of Edinburgh, and minister of the High Kirk of Edinburgh. He retired in 1690.

His arms are recorded in the Lyon Register.

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) - Q/4 & Q/7

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

"Hugh Munro of Fyres married Isobel daughter to Robert Munro of Balconie by whom he had John Hector David Mr Alexander George and Hugh Munros."

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Q/7

"Doctor Alexander Munro principal Colledge of Edinburgh."

"Dr. Alexander was successively min at Dunfermline, Kinglassie and Wemyss, Prof of Divinity at St Andrews, and Principal of the University and min of the High Kirk of Edinburgh, arms recorded in Lyon Register, deposed 1690 and died 1698 (SHS Misc v 198-209); he m 1673 Anna Logan (d 1674) & 1676 Marion Collace (ib 209); children included Dr James (1680-1752) physician to Bethlem Hospital, London, through whom the family was carried on (Mackenzie 437, CMM iii 27-31)."

The fourth son of Hugh of Fyrish and Kildermorie was born in 1648 and was the first of the family to spell his name as MONRO. He was awarded a degree of M.A. from the Church at St. Mary's College, St. Andrews in 1669; was ordained in Holy Orders in 1673; made D.D. by his Alma Mater in 1682. Appointed Principal of University of Edinburgh in 1685 and served until 1689 when he resigned over differences in the monarchial sucession of William and Mary as he was an avowed follower of the Stuarts. He removed to London in 1691 and died in 1698 at age 50.

Rev. Alexander was twice married and father of nine children, although only two children - a son James and daughter, Elizabeth - survived to adulthood. James - born at Wemyss in 1680 - carried on the representation of the family. He was the renown Dr. James Monro, founder of a line of famous Monro physicians and other distinguished professional men.
Ref: Clan Munro files - Munro, Henry Dallas - GEDCOM file HMUNRO.GED dated 9
Oct 1996

Alexander became the representative of the family upon the death of his three elder brothers, who died without sons, although Alexander does not appear to have succeeded to the hereditary property of Fyrish.

Alexander studied for the Church at St. Salvator's College, St. Andrews, where he graduated M.A. in 1664. In 1665, when only seventeen years old, he was persuaded by a relative, Lieutenant Colonel Alexander Munro, to go abroad with him. He entered Lord Dumbarton's Regiment and accompanied it to France, where he was on active military duty for two and a half years. He then returned to Scotland and resumed his former studies for the Church at St. Mary's College, St. Andrews, and took his degree of M.A. in 1669.

At some point in his life, Alexander began writing his surname "Monro."

He entered into Holy Orders, and was ordained in 1673. On 7 Apr 1673, he was admitted to the second charge of the town and parish of Dunfermline. He was transferred to Kinglassie, county Fife, on 26 Mar 1676, and then to Wemyss on 26 Apr 1678 where he was presented by the Town Council of Edinburgh.

He received his D.D. in Feb 1682 and before Mar 1683, he resigned his charge at Wemyss because he had been nominated by Archbishop Sharp, the Chancellor, to the Professorship of Divinity at St. Mary's, which had changed its name to New College, St. Andrews. Alexander had been serving as Principal of the university 1682-1683.

On 9 Dec 1685, Alexander was appointed Principal of the University of Edinburgh, and on the same day he was nominated by the Town council to the Second or Collegiate Charge of the High Church of that city, to which he was inducted on 30 Dec 1685. Dr. Monro was to receive 2000 merks as Principal of Edinburgh University and 1600 merks as incumbent of the High Church, later renamed St. Giles.

A lengthy biography of Alexander can be found in ref 1.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
433-437

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

[Alexander Monro] «i»Fourth son of Hugh Munro of Fyrish (died circa 1668) and Isobel Munro.

Munro Tree Q/7 Family of Wemyss ed Fraser ii 253-4, iii 140; J.P.Lawson, History of Scottish Episcopal Church (1843), 35,65,72-8,111-119,157,159,160-3; J.B. Craven "Scots Worthies" 1560-1688" 134-137; "Proceedings of Estates 1689-90" ii 284; Inverness & Dingwall; Presbytery Records 131; Mackenzie 433-437; Clan Munro magazine May, 1951 page 27; C. Dalton Scots Army (1909) pages xii,70-71; Writs No.291 (David Munro tutor of Fyrish 1696; Edinburgh P.D. Thomson "Parliament of Scotland"1890-1902; Dictionary of Annonyms and Pseudonyms in English Literature page 165,i 16,19, 43, 121,370-374,ii 173, iii 75, 278, 319; iv 59, 415; v 345; Scots History Society Miscellany volume v, (1933), pages 198-209; Fasti, v 34,96.120, vii 428, viii 435.
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Birth:
Fyrish

Alexander married Anna Logan on 6 May 1673. Anna was born about 1650; died on 16 May 1674. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Alexander married Marion Collace on 11 Apr 1676 in Inverkeithing, Scotland. Marion was born about 1650; died about 1715 in Prob., London, England. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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

"Hugh Munro of Fyres married Isobel daughter to Robert Munro of Balconie by whom he had John Hector David Mr Alexander George and Hugh Munros."

George was not married.

References:

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

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

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

Notes:

Hugh received from his father, the lands of Tullochue in Kildermorie.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
433, 457, 459, 494

(2) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - p. R/38, Q/4,
Q/8

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 George Munro) was born est 1654 in Of, Inver; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Elizabeth Munro. Elizabeth (daughter of Colonel John Munro, II of Limlair and Janet Gray) was born est 1637 in Of, Limlaire, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) - Q/5 & M/50

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/50

"Hector of Daan married Katherine daughter to John Munro of Fyres but dyed without Succession and was interred at Eddertown 1722."

Catherine and Hector had no children

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
384, 433

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: Hector Munro, of Daan. Hector (son of Alexander Munro, of Daan and Murray) was born about 1637; was buried in 1722 in Edderton, , Ross and Cromarty, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

George's Tutor was his uncle David. George served in Col George Benson's troop of the Royal Regiment of Dragoons. The lands of Fyrish were apprised from George in 1695 in favor of his uncle, David.

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

"Hugh's son Hector had a son George, for whom his uncle David Q/6 was Tutor, who served in Col George Benson's troop of Royal Regt of Dragoons (Heirs 24 May 1714, Invss Sassines), and from whom lands of Fyrish were apprised in favour of David 1695 (SRO Reg of Decreets, Mackenzie ix 500)."

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

Notes:

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
436

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Notes:

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.
436

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Family/Spouse: George Papley. George was born est 1675; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

David may have died young.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
436

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Notes:

Dr. James Munro was physician to Bethlem Hospital in London.

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) - Q/7

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Q/7

"...children included Dr James (1680-1752) physician to Bethlem Hospital, London, through whom the family was carried on (Mackenzie 437, CMM iii 27-31)."

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

There is some biographical information on Dr. James Monro, F.R.C.P. in ref 1.

James' will is dated 11 Mar 1747.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
436-437, 440

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James married Elizabeth Hay on 22 Feb 1707 in Knightsbridge Ch, London, England. Elizabeth was born about 1682; died on 20 Nov 1753. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Margaret may have died young before 1690.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
436

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Notes:

Catherine may have died young before 1690.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
436

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Notes:

Christian may have died young before 1690.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
436

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Notes:

Marion may have died young before 1690.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
436

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Notes:

Helen may have died young before 1690.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
436

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Notes:

Robert served as a sergeant in the regiment of foot commanded by Captain George Munro of Culcairn.

During the battle of Glenshiel, Captain George Munro of Culcairn was badly wounded in the thigh. The enemy, posted on the declivity of the hill, kept on firing at him after he fell.

George's servant, a Munro clansman, was faithfully watching him. When George realised that the enemy was determined to kill him, he told his servant to get out of danger because he could be of no further service to him. He requested him to tell his father, the Blind Baron, and his family that he had done his duty.

The faithful Highlander burst into tears and asked his master how he thought he could leave him in that condition, and what would they think of him at home if he did? He refused to leave, and shielded George with his own body to keep him from further injury.

Upon seeing the situation, Sergeant Robert Munro swore upon his dirk that he would rescue his Captain. He took a small party and dislodged the assailants who were firing at George.

Robert had no surviving sons and was succeeded in the representation of the Tullochue family, but not in the estate, by his eldest surviving brother, George Munro, tacksman of Fyrish.

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/9

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
457, 459, 494

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

Family/Spouse: Christian Munro. Christian (daughter of John Munro and Margaret Munro) was born about 1676; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

John was a tenant of the farm of Dalmore, Alness.

References:

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

(2) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - p. Q/10

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: Helen Robertson. Helen was born est 1679 in Of, Balconie, Scotland; died on 5 Apr 1753. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

George Munro, tacksman of Fyrish, was the ancestor of the Munros of Knockancuirn.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
457, 459

(2) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - p. Q/11

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

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

Family/Spouse: Ann Munro. Ann (daughter of Donald Munro, II of Lealty and Helen Simpson) was born about 1680; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Hugh married the daughter of George Robertson in Balconie.

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) - Q/12

Married Jean Robertson, daughter of George Robertson, Balconie with issue of six sons:

GEORGE - died young
JOHN - to Edinburgh
GILBERT - died young
ROBERT - died young
CATHERINE - died young
JAMES
MARGARET
HUGH - Capt. in Col. Montgomery's Regiment; to America in 1756;
known in Canada as "Hugh of Edwardsburgh"

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

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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: Jean Robertson. Jean was born est 1683; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Christiana (or Christian) married her kinsman, Hugh Munro of Milnton of Katewell family. See history of their son, Capt. Hon. John Munro, "birth brieve."

References:

(1) Clan Munro files - Munro, Henry Dallas - GEDCOM file HMUNRO.GED dated 9
Oct 1996

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
459

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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.

Christiana married Hugh Munro about 1725 in , , Ross and Cromarty, Scotland. Hugh (son of William Munro and Janet Munro, of Milntown of Katewell) was born est 1678 in , , Ross and Cromarty, Scotland; died in in , , , Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]