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Clan Munro USA
Genealogy Pages
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Est 1568 - Yes, date unknown
Generation: 1
1. | Elizabeth Munro was born est 1568; and died. 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
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
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]
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Generation: 2
2. | Hector Munro, Of Coul (1.Elizabeth1) was born est 1598 in Of, Coul, Scotland; and died. 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
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
Family/Spouse: Isobel Ross. Isobel was born est 1600; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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3. | John Munro (1.Elizabeth1) was born est 1600; and died. 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
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
Family/Spouse: Marie Sinclair. Marie was born est 1602; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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4. | Margaret Munro (1.Elizabeth1) was born est 1602; and died. 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
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
Family/Spouse: Scourys. was born est 1600; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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5. | Elizabeth Munro (1.Elizabeth1) was born est 1605; and died. 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]
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6. | Hector Munro (1.Elizabeth1) was born est 1587; and died. Notes:
Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/3
"...Robert vicar of Urquhart and minister of Kiltearn had son Hector..."
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
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7. | Margaret Munro (1.Elizabeth1) was born est 1613; and died. 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]
Children:
- 14. Munro was born about 1646; died in Infant.
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Generation: 3
8. | Andrew Munro, Of Coul (2.Hector2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born about 1628 in Of, Coul; died in Dec 1693 in Of, Thurso. 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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Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
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]
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9. | Robert Munro (2.Hector2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born about 1630; and died. 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
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.
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10. | John Munro (2.Hector2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born about 1632 in Of, Farr; and died. 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
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.
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11. | William Munro (2.Hector2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born about 1634; and died. 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
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.
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12. | Isobella Munro (2.Hector2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born about 1636; and died. 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
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: David Munro. David was born about 1634; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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13. | Christian Munro (2.Hector2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born about 1636; and died. Notes:
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
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.
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14. | Munro (7.Margaret2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born about 1646; died in Infant. 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
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.
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Generation: 4
15. | Dr. John Munro, of Coul (8.Andrew3, 2.Hector2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born est 1663; died in Aug 1705. Notes:
Dr. John Munro was director of the Darien Company.
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."
John became a medical doctor taking his M.D. degree at Edinburgh University. He was not married.
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The following is a transcription of RW "Billy" Munro's genealogy notes:
[Albert Munro of Coul]«i» Only son of Robert Munro of Coul (d. 1696) and Ann Gladstone; suc. Father (or uncle); writer; Assembly comm. Munro??? 1727…1743, 1752, Albert Munro of Coul Esq. d. unmarried Edinburgh 20 or 22 Jul 1772, having lived there most of his life and being an elder from 1727 in the Tolbooth Church there; served heir to uncle Dr. John of Coul in 1/4 of lands of Culcraigie 1764; the last direct male of his family, sold estate of Coul to Hugh Munro of Teaninich (1756 valuation L254-10-0) (d. 1767) whose brother James of Teaninich arranged payment of Albert's legacy of L100 for poor of Inverness; treasurer to Herot's??? Hospital, Edinburgh, 1748-58. See Halbert Munro.
Munro Tree M/47. D. Wimberley, "Hospitals of Inverness", 100, 108, 109, 110, 118, 136. Wm. Brown, "Tolbooth Church", (1867) p.81. M.S. "Extracts from Pastorals" (E.P.L.), 227-8. Disctionary of Anonyms & Psuedonyms English Literature, ii, 172. Annals of General Assembly, 1739-52 (1838), pp. 18, 230, 352, 354, 358. Mackenzie, pp. 388-91. Scots magazine(1772), p. 399. Gentlemens magazine (1772), p. 391. Book of The Old Edinburgh Club, vol. xii (1923), 13. Edinburgh Baptismal Register. Edinburgh Poll Tax Returns for 1694 (See Rec. Soc. 1951), 24. Foulis Writs nos. 347, 366, 370, 375. Celtic Magazine x 505. Inverness Kirk Session Records (ed. Alex Whitehall) 249. Mackienzie ii no. 1065. Allen Papers nos. 180, 193, 197(1), 201, 206, 345, 425, 430, 433. Service of Heirs (1760/69), 1772. Signet Library Session Papers. 12/32, 40/64, 54/24, p. 355. W. Steven, "History of Herot's Hospital" ed. Beven, Clan Munro Magazine.xi 42, 46; xxiii 36. "Compassion to Gladstone's Land" (NTS) 14, 23.«/i»
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References:
(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
387-388
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
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16. | Isobel Munro (8.Andrew3, 2.Hector2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born est 1664; and died. Notes:
Isobel was still alive in 1750.
References:
(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
387
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
Family/Spouse: Barr. was born about 1671; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Isobel married James Fullarton in 1681. James was born about 1661 in Of, Dunnett; died in Feb 1687 in Of, St. Ninians. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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17. | Robert Munro, of Coul (8.Andrew3, 2.Hector2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born est 1665; died in Mar 1696. Notes:
Robert Munro of Coul, advocate 1694, succeeded his father and brothers. His wife, Anne, was the daughter of Albert Gladstones, merchant in Edinburgh.
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."
Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/46
"Mr Robert Munro of Coul succeeded his father and brothers /sic/ and married Anne daughter to Albert Gladstones Merchant in Edinburgh by whom he had Albert and Christane."
"Robert of Coul, advocate 1694, d Mch 1696; known as Culmalachie; dr Christian m James Innes min of Mertoun."
Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - p. vi
Robert was an advocate or barrister. Ref 1 says he died before 11 Jan 1726.
References:
(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
387-388
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
Family/Spouse: Anne Gladstone. Anne was born about 1667; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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18. | George Munro (8.Andrew3, 2.Hector2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born est 1667. Notes:
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."
References:
(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
387
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
Died:
George died young.
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19. | William Munro (8.Andrew3, 2.Hector2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born est 1669; and died. Notes:
William the Bookseller.
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."
William was a bookseller. Ref 1 says he died unmarried, but "The Munro Tree (1734)" names his wife.
References:
(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
387
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
Family/Spouse: Isobel Gerrard. Isobel was born about 1671; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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20. | Janet Munro (8.Andrew3, 2.Hector2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born est 1671; and died. Notes:
Janet's husband, Hugh, was minister at Bower.
Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/45
"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."
References:
(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
388
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
Janet married Hugh Corse in Nov 1702. Hugh was born about 1669 in Of, Bower, Caithness, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 25. John Corse was born about 1703 in Of, Glasgow, Scotland; and died.
- 26. Isabella Corse was born about 1705; and died.
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21. | Mary Munro (8.Andrew3, 2.Hector2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born est 1673; and died. Notes:
References:
(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
388
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
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