Hugh Munro, Of Newmore

Notes:

Hugh Munro of Newmore served as Commissioner of Supply for Ross in 1678 and 1685.

His wife was Helen Leslie (or Lesly) the daughter of Robert Leslie of Findrassie, Morayshire, widow of Walter Innes of Innerbrakie.

Hugh died in Mar 1688 (ref. (1)) or 1696 (ref. (2)) and was succeeded by his son, George.

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro (1978) - R/6, R/7

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

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Family/Spouse: Helen Leslie. Helen was born about 1647; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

George Munro of Newmore married the daughter of Duncan Forbes of Culloden. She was the sister of President Forbes.

George was Commissioner of Supply for Ross in 1689, 1690 and 1704.

George Munro of Newmore was among "the considerable persons of the shires of Ross and Sutherland," who signed an address to King George I in Dec 1714, imploring his Royal mercy for Simon Lord Lovat on his return from France at the instigation of Major James Fraser of Castleleathers.

In 1715, Lord Seaforth sent a message to Munro of Foulis, the Earl of Sutherland and Lord Reay, demanding hostages to assure that the Earl and Foulis would not trouble his country in his absence in the South. The message said he would attack in two days if the hostages were not forthcoming.

A council of war was held, in which Foulis and his friends were for fighting, but the Lords were against it because of the size of Seaforth's force. George of Newmore answered that though they had superior numbers, it was their duty to fight them. He felt that they had a chance to beat them, and even if they didn't win the battle, they would probably scatter them so much that they would not be able to swiftly reassemble.

Contrary to Newmore's advice, the Lords marched off with their men to Bonar Bridge while the rest of the army went off to their homes. The next day, Seaforth took possession of their camp. They remained there for a few days until Lord Duffus went to Tain and proclaimed the pretender there.

He died Jun 1731 (ref. (1)) or 1737 (ref. (2)).

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro (1978) - R/7, R/8, R/11

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie (1898) - p. 97, 195-196

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Family/Spouse: Margaret Forbes. Margaret was born about 1667; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref. (2) is incorrect on p. 195 where it says that Mary married Angus, eldest son of Hugh Macleod of Cambuscurry.

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro (1978) - R/7

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie (1898) - p. 195

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

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Family/Spouse: Rorie McLeod. Rorie was born about 1665 in Of, Cambuscurrie; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Robert was a writer in Edinburgh. He had at least three children.

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

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

"Hugh of Newmore...[had] another son Robert writer in Edinburgh d May 1694 and had at least 3 children (Macgill i 883, SRS Greyfriars Interments 474)...

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

Notes:

Christian married Captain Alexander Ross and after his death, she married John Gray of Newton. She is said to have married David Ross of Inverchastley. Ref. (1) says there is an error here, but it is not clear what the error is.

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro (1978) - R/7

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie (1898) - p. 195

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Family/Spouse: Alexander Ross. Alexander was born est 1667; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: John Gray, Of Newton. John was born about 1654 in Of, Newton; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: David Ross, Of Inverchastley. David was born est 1667 in Of, Inverchastley; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie (1898) - p. 195

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Family/Spouse: Gordon, Of Newton. was born about 1669; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Anne was not married.

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro (1978) - R/7

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie (1898) - p. 195

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Notes:

John was one of the strongest men in Ross-shire. Tradition relates the most extraordinary feats of streanth performed by him.

John Munro of Newmore was Ensign in Clayton's Regiment (14th) in 1731. He sat as a Member of Parliament for Ross in 1733-1734. He then served as Lieutenant in Deseurey's Regiment (32nd) then Captain in 1740 in the 42nd Highland Regiment when it was first organized.

He accompanied his regiment to Flanders and fought at the battle of Fontenoy. The following is from a letter John wrote to his uncle, Lord-President Forbes of Culloden describing his part in the battle.

"A little after four in the morning, the 30th of April, our cannon began to play, and the French batteries, with triple our weight of metal and numbers too, answered us: about five the infantry was in march; we (the Highlanders) were in the centre of the right brigade; but by six we were ordered to cross the field (I mean our regiment, for the rest of our brigades did not march) to attack a little village on the left of the whole called Fontenoy. As we passed the field the French batteries played upon our front, and right and left flanks, but to no purpose, for their batteries being upon rising ground their balls flew over us and hurt the second line. We were to support the Dutch who, in their usual way, were very dilatory. We got within musket shot of their batteries, when we received three full fires of their batteries and small arms, which killed us forty men and one ensign. Here we were obliged to skulk behind houses and hedges for about an hour and a half, waiting for the Dutch, who when they came up, behaved but so and so. Our regiment being in some disorder, I wanted to draw them up in rear of the Dutch, which their General would scarce allow of; but at last I did it, and marched them again to the front. In half an hour after the Dutch gave way, and Sir Robert Munro thought proper we should retire; for we had then the whole batteries from the enemy's ground playing upon us, and three thousand foot ready to fall upon us. We retired; but before we had marched thirty yards, we had orders to return to the attack, which we did; and in about ten minutes after had orders to march directly with all expedition, to assist the Hanoverians, who had got by this time well advanced upon batteries upon the left. They behaved most gallantly and bravely; and had the Dutch taken example from them we had supped at Tournay. The British behaved well; we (the Highlanders) were told by his royal highness that we did our duty well. . . . By two of the clock we all retreated; and we were ordered to cover the retreat, as the only regiment that could be kept to their duty, and in this affair we lost sixty more; but the Duke made so friendly and favourable a speech to us, that if we had been ordered to attack their lines afresh, I dare say our poor fellows would have done it."

Because of the bravery displayed by Captain John Munro of Newmore at the battle of Fontenoy, he was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel on 17 Jul 1745 succeeding Sir Robert Munro in that post. This promotion was unusual because he was chosen ahead of one Major and three senior Captains.

He died unmarried in 1749.

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro (1978) - R/8, R/9

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie (1898) - p. 196-199

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

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Notes:

According to ref. (1), there may be an error concerning the husbands of Jean (or Jane).

Her second husband was Alexander Ross of Pitcalnie, whose father disponed to Alexander all the towns and lands of Pitcalny and others in the parishes of Nigg, Tarbert, and Kincardine.

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro (1978) - R/8

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie (1898) - p. 196

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Family/Spouse: William Ross, Of Aldie. William was born est 1690; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jean married Alexander Ross, Of Pitcalnie on 22 Sep 1730. Alexander was born est 1690 in Of, Pitcalnie; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Anne (or Ann) married Simon Ross of Aldie, not Roderick MacCulloch of Glastullich as ref. (2) says. Ref. (2) lists two children from the erroneous marriage. It is not known whether they were actually Anne's children or not.

Ref. (2) says her children were "David, who succeeded, and a daughter Mary, who married the Rev. Hugh Ross, minister of Tain, with issue--six sons and one daughter."

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro (1978) - R/8

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie (1898) - p. 196

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

Birth:
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Family/Spouse: Simon Ross, Of Aldie. Simon was born est 1692 in Of, Aldie; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Isobel (or Isabella) married George Gray of Skibo, not David Ross of Inverchassley as ref. (2) says. Ref. (2) lists many descendants from this erroneous marriage and it is not known whether any of it is correct.

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro (1978) - R/8

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie (1898) - p. 196-197

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

Family/Spouse: George Gray. George was born about 1696 in Of, Skibo; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Margaret's husband, Roderick, was the son of Murdoch Mackenzie of Ardross.

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro (1978) - R/8

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie (1898) - p. 196-197

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

Family/Spouse: Roderick MacKenzie. Roderick was born about 1698; died on 27 Dec 1765; was buried in Chapel Yard, Inverness. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mary was the eldest daughter and she succeeded her brother, John, as Munro of Newmore.

She was an eminently pious woman, and a faithful coadjutor of the Rev. Daniel Bethune, minister of Rosskeen from 1717 to 1754, in his endeavors to reform the morals and improve the spiritual condition of his parishoners. Rev. Bethune was a frequent visitor at Newmore Castle. His housekeeper was a Jane Munro, mother of Daniel Clark, who was for many years catechist of the parish of Fearn. Whenever the minister paid a visit to Newmore, Mary sent her carriage for him, and Jane would accompany him, faithfully attend to all his wants, and bring him safely home again.

Because of her marriage to Gustavus Munro, the properties of Newmore and Culrain were for a time united.

She died 28 Apr 1763 (ref. (1)) or 1764 (ref. (2)).

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro (1978) - R/8, R/11

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie (1898) - p. 196, 200

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

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Family/Spouse: Gustavus Munro, Of Culrain. Gustavus (son of George Munro, I Of Culrain and Anne Cunningham) was born about 1698 in Of, Culrain; died on 18 Feb 1751 in Culcairn, , , Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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

"Hugh of Newmore...[had] another son Robert writer in Edinburgh d May 1694 and had at least 3 children (Macgill i 883, SRS Greyfriars Interments 474)...

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

"Hugh of Newmore...[had] another son Robert writer in Edinburgh d May 1694 and had at least 3 children (Macgill i 883, SRS Greyfriars Interments 474)...

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Birth:
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Notes:

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

"Hugh of Newmore...[had] another son Robert writer in Edinburgh d May 1694 and had at least 3 children (Macgill i 883, SRS Greyfriars Interments 474)...

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Notes:

William succeeded his aunt, Mary, as Munro of Newmore.

He married Margaret, daughter of William Grant of Balnaspardan, Morayshire, a "pious woman."

William not only owned Newmore but also the estates of Balintraid and Balnaga. He is described as "a foolish man," and endless stories regarding his eccentricities circulated throughout his native parish.

He died in 1802 and was succeeded by his cousin, Charles Ross.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie (1898) - p. 196, 200

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

Family/Spouse: Margaret Grant. Margaret was born est 1719; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Malcolm succeeded his father and inherited Pitcalnie, but he was attainted for his active share in the Rising of 1745.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie (1898) - p. 196

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

Notes:

Upon his death, George's estate went to his cousin, Charles, the son of his uncle James Munro of Daan. One reference says that he was unfit to succeed and that the estate went to his uncle, James of Daan upon the death of his father.

Ref. (2) says that George was "facile and died before being served heir to his father", and that the estate went to James upon the death of Gustavus.

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro (1978) - R/11, R/12

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie (1898) - p. 200

(3) "The Highlander" - Nov/Dec 1986 - p. 71

Notes:

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - R/11

"Gustavus of Culrain d 18 Feb 1751 (FW 374, Heirs 12 Apr 1756); by Mary of Newmore R/8 he had George and Margaret who m Roderick MacCulloch of Glastullich (Heirs 3 Mch 1758, Session Papers, MacCulloch v Munro)."

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Family/Spouse: Roderick MacCulloch. Roderick was born about 1737 in Of, Glastullich; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]