Jean Munro

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

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: 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:

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