Sir Robert Munro, XIV of Foulis

Notes:

Robert Munro was served heir to his father on 22 May 1542 before John Cuthbert, Sheriff of Inverness. Later in the same year, King James V granted him the relief of the lands and other property belonging to his deceased father.

In the same year, 1542, a feud broke out between Donald Mackay, Chief of the Clan Mackay, and John, fifteenth Earl of Sutherland, during which Mackay committed several depredations. He was ultimately apprehended, and by order of the Earl of Huntly, Lieutenant of the North, was imprisoned in Foulis Castle, where he was kept for a considerable time in captivity. He managed to make his escape through the connivance of one Donald Mackay, a Strathnaver man. It seems highly probably that Baron Robert knew of the escape plan, because the Mackays and Munros had been on friendly terms for generations.

In 1544, Robert entered into a bond of manrent and friendship, according to the custom of the period, with Alexander Ross of Balnagown, father of Robert's eldest son's second wife. The agreement is dated 1 Dec 1544, and bound the two men for their mutual defense.

In 1546, Angus Macdonald of Glengarry, deponed the patronage of the Chaplainory of Obsdale to Robert Munro. On 1 Mar 1546/7, Robert served as a member of the Assize for serving Archibald Campbell heir to his father, Sir John, in the Barony of Strathnairn. On 4 May 1546, he was a member of the jury in the special service of John Gordon, heir to Alexander Gordon, Master of Sutherland his father, in the Earldom of Sutherland.

Robert was a resolute and magnanimous man, and a most loyal subject. When the English invaded Scotland under the Protector, the Duke of Somerset, all the noblemen, freeholders, and Chiefs of Clans were called upon to proceed to Edinburgh with their friends and followers. The Chief of the Munros responded to the call with alacrity. Calling together the fighting men of his clan, he went to Edinburgh, joined the Scottish army, and marched with it to the fatal field of Pinkie, where he fell fighting bravely at the head of his followers.

It is not known what became of his body. It very probably remained on the field of battle and was buried there along with others.

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The following is from the Rockwell reference:

Robert Munro was also the 14th Chieftan of the Clan Munro, successor to the legendary Donald, the Irish prince from the River Ro region in Ireland (hence the origin of the name Munro) who came to Scotland in 1025 A.D. at the head of an army to assist King Malcolm II in driving the Danes out of Scotland.

Robert's tenure as Baron of Foulis was a short five years. But during that he was noted (as would be his son and successor, Robert Mor Munro, the 15th Baron) for his loyal support for Mary Stuart during her turbulent reign as Queen of Scotland (1542-1567). Robert and Queen Mary were distant cousins as they were both descendents of King Robert II (1371-1390), the first of the Stewart Kings of Scotland. Queen Mary changed the spelling of the Stewart name to Stuart. She was first married to King Francis II of France and it was in France that she adopted the French spelling of the name.

Robert's descendency came through his grandmother, Anna MacLean, wife of William Munro, 12th Baron of Foulis (1490-1505). Anna could claim two lines of descent: One from King Robert's daughter, Princess Margaret (who married John MacDonald, Lord of the Isles) and second, from his son, Alexander, Earl of Buchan ("the Wolf of Badenoch").

Robert and his second son, George Munro of Katewell, were killed at the Battle of Pinkie Cleugh in which the Scots were defeated by an English army led by Thomas Seymour, Duke of Somerset and Regent of England (for the minority of King Edward VI).
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The following is from William and Mary College Quarterly Historical Magazine - Vol. XIII #4 - p. 231-241

Sir Robert Munro, 14th Baron of Foulis, and 14th in descent from Hugh, the First Baron, succeeded to the Barony on 22 My 1542. He married Margaret dunbar, and was killed on 8 Sep 1547 at the Battle of Pinkie. General Hugh Mercer of the Revolutionary War was a direct descendant of this 14th Baron of Foulis, - Gen. Mercer's mother having been Anne, daughter of Sir Robert Munro, 24th Baron of Foulis.

Sir Robert, 14th Baron of Foulis, left issue, besides his eldest son Robert who became the 15th Baron, several others among whom was George, progenitor of the Katewell branch, who was killed with his father at the Battle of Pinkie in 1547, leaving issue a son George Munro, II of Katewell, who married his cousin Euphemia Munro. They had issue a son David Munro, who married his distant sousin, Agnes, daughter of the Rev. Alexander Munro and his wife Janet Cumming, a descentant of King Henry VII of England and his wife Elizabeth of York, daughter of King Edward IV of England.
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The following is a transcription of RW "Billy" Munro's genealogy notes:

«i»Alexander Munro of Ardullie fl 1547/78 Third son of Alexander Munro of Kiltearn & Janet Maclean; received few charter of Ardullie from Robert Munro of Foulis 1547; said to have been 'banner-bearer to his Chief' in 1547 (Pinkie, 10 Sep 47); fl 1549; m. ------ with issue - Hugh (suc.) & Donald. 'agnamed Crechan' (Chronological & Genealogical Account of the Ancient & Honorable Family of Foulis, Inverness 1805) or 'Ni Cruich' (Munro Tree), but Mackenzie 396 says this was his grandson Alexander. On record 1549 as 'Alex Munro of Ardulle' (Foulis Writs no. 16), also 1552 (Reg. Mag. Sig. ), & prob. also in 1560, 1578, but son Hugh 'of Ardullie' 1581.

Munro Tree M/68; Mackenzie pp. 379, 396; Martine per Chronological & Genealogical Account of the Ancient & Honorable Family of Foulis, Inverness 1805, pp. 19, 28, & Macfarlane's Gen Coll i 38; Ross-shire Journal 5 Jan 1951; Writs nos. 75, 255, no. 16 - should be 1549 (not 1409); Reg. Mag. Sig. iv no. 750 - confirmation of charter by Robert Munro of Foulis 20 Jan 1551/2 at Ardersier (AM of A witness).
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The following is from «u»The Monroe Book«/u» p. 6:

«i»His «/i»[Hector Munro XIII of Foulis] «i»son Robert, fourteenth Baron, was a loyal supporter of Mary Queen of Scots. He married Margaret Dunbar, daughter of Sir Alexander Dunbar, sheriff of Murray. He was killed in the battle of Pinkie in 1547, defending Scotland against English invasion.
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Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA

(Medical):See attached sources.

Buried:
Burial place unverified

Robert married Margaret Anna Dunbar in , , , Scotland. Margaret (daughter of Sir Alexander Dunbar and Jean Falconer) was born about 1500 in Cumnock, , Ayr, Scotland; died in in , , , Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Robert was served heir to his father before Alexander Baillie, Sheriff-Depute of Inverness on 11 Jan 1548. He was still a minor and so was placed under the tutorship of his uncle, Hugh Munro of Contullich.

Robert got into a great deal of trouble because his uncle and tutor, Hugh Munro killed two tenants in Little Boath, belonging to the Laird of Balnagowan. The problem was resolved after great expense to Robert including the loss of the lands of Kiltearn.

Robert came to be known as Robert Mor because of his stature. His estates were erected into a barony by 1553. He was a supporter of Mary, Queen of Scots.

He gave to Neil Beaton, a heritable tack of the lands of Culnaskea for serving as surgeon or doctor to his family.

In 1552, he sold to Margaret Ogilvie, widow of William Mackintosh of Mackintosh, the lands of Wester Foulis in liferent, but later regained these lands by marrying Margaret.

In 1560, he regained the lands of Kiltearn by obtaining them from Quinten Monypenny, General-Vicar and Dean of Ross. The charter was registered and and confirmed on 3 Sep 1584. In the same year, he acquired from the Bishops of Ross, the lands of Limlair, Pellaig, Wester Glens, and Mukle Boitt (or Boath).

He attended the Reformation Parliament in Edinburgh on 1 Aug 1560 where he voted for the overthrow of the Catholic Church and for acceptance for the Scottish Confession of Faith. He was among the barons assembled on 24 Nov 1572 in Edinburgh to choose a Regent when the Convention of Estates appointed Morton. In the Edinburgh Parliament of 30 Nov 1581, he is listed as "Robert Monro of Fowlis, bailie and chamberlane of Ros, one of the Justices in that part." He had been appointed to that position by the seventh Parliament of King James VI, held at Edinburgh on 24 Feb 1581, when he was described as "His Majesty's principal bailie of the Earldom of Ross and Lordship of Ardmeanach."

In Robert's time, the Munro Clan was considered by the Crown, of considerable importance, and among the most loyal of the northern clans. When Queen Mary arrived at Inverness on 11 Sep 1562, and found the castle shut against her by the governor, Captain Alexander Gordon, the Munros, under Robert Mor, their Chief, were among those loyal subjects who came to her assistance.

By a charter dated at Scone on 11 Jul 1565, Robert obtained from Sir James Spence, Chaplain of St. Lawrence, and Sir Alexander Douglas, Chaplain of St. Mary, the lands of Mukle and Little Clynes.

On 23 Jun 1567, he served as a member of the jury when John, Earl of Sutherland was served heir to his grandmother, Elizabeth, Countess of Sutherland.

At Edinburgh, on 10 Apr 1569, he and many others signed a bond of allegiance to King James VI.

On 22 Nov 1569, Robert was appointed by the Lord Regent, as a Justice-Depute in the diocese of Caithness for the trial of certain persons.

In 1570 a serious quarrel broke out between the Munros and the Mackenzies. Leslie, the celebrated Bishop of Ross who had been secretary to Queen Mary, dreading the effect of public feeling against prelacy in the north and against himself personally made over to his cousin, Leslie of Balquhain, his rights and titles to the Chanonry of Ross, together with the Castle lands, in order to divest them of the character of church property and so save them to his family. But in spite of this grant, the Regent Murray gave the custody of the Castle to Andrew Munro of Milntown, a rigid Presbyterian, who was in high favor with Murray.

The Mackenzies were by no means pleased at seeing the Munros occupying the stronghold. They purchased Leslie's right to the castle and demanded delivery. The Munros at once refused. Mackenzie of Kintail raised his vassals and, joined by a detachment of the Mackintoshes, garrisoned the steeple of the Cathedral Church and laid siege to Irvine's Tower and the Palace.

The Munros held out for three years, but one day the garrison becoming short of provisions, they attempted a sortie to the Ness of Fortrose, where there was at the time a salmon stell, the contents of which they attempted to secure. They were immediately discovered and followed by the Mackenzies under Iain Dubh Mac Ruairidh Mhic Alastair. The Munros were ambushed and twenty-six of them were killed. The remaining defenders of the castle immediately capitulated, and it was taken possession of by the Mackenzies. Later it was confirmed to the Baron of Kintail by King James VI.

In 1572, as a reward for his faithful services to the Crown, Robert obtained from King James VI a grant of the tack of all the customs due as royalties from the town and Sheriffdom of Inverness, in the counties of Ross, Sutherland, and Caithness. This was registered in a charter under the Privy Seal dated at Edinburgh on 5 Jan 1572.

He was one of the members of a Commission appointed to act as Sheriffs of Inverness for serving Alexander Earl of Sutherland heir to his father Earl John, on 30 May 1573. But Alexander petitioned to be served heir in Aberdeen, as he could not get a jury together to sit at Inverness because there was a deadly feud in progress among the local barons including Colin Mackenzie of Kintail, Lachlan Mackintosh of Mackintosh, and Robert Munro of Foulis.

On 9 Jan 1578, Robert appeared as one of the arbitrators for David Dunbar, portioner of Kinsterrie, concerning the slaughter of two of Dunbar's servants by the tenants or followers of Cawdor.

In 1578, the Lord Regent and Privy Council learned that the Earl of Argyll intended to invade the territories of Donald MacAngus of Glengarry. On 19 Feb 1577-78, their Lordships issued orders to many Highland Chiefs, including Robert Munro of Foulis, to be ready with their whole forces to come the the aid and defense of Donald MacAngus of Glengarry.

Robert obtained various lands in Inverness and Ross by charter dated 11 Jan 1583 under the Great Seal, and later that year, on 10 May 1583, he disponed to his son, George of Obsdale, the lands of Limlare, Pelaig, Wester Glens, and Bothmoir.

In about 1585, a dispute arose between Neil Macleod and Donald Bane Macleod regarding the succession to Assynt. The succession was ultimately awarded to Neil, but Donald Bane complained to Foulis, in whose family he had been brought up. Robert's influence was able to obtain for Donald Bane a part of the lands of Assynt.

On 30 Nov 1586, Robert was denounced by the Privy Council, along with most of the other Highland Chiefs, on the complaint of the United Burghs of Scotland, for obstructing the fisheries in the northern parts and for making extortionate exactions from the fishermen.

On 6 May 1588, King James VI, issued an order of special protection granted to the Earl of Sutherland and his Countess. In it, the King ordered Robert Munro of Foulis and many other local leaders to be ready to raise their followers in arms to assist the Earl of Sutherland if needed.

On 20 Jul 1588, Robert was appointed by the King to be collector of a tax in Inverness-shire, which was to be used for the repair of Edinburgh Castle.

Robert was one of the first of the Highland Chiefs to renounce the Roman Catholic form of religion and to embrace the doctrines of the Reformation. In this decision, he exercised great influence in the county of Ross. He voted in the Parliament of Aug 1560, for the overthrow of the Popish Church, and for the adoption of the Scottish Confession of Faith. The first spot in Ross-shire where the reformed religion is said to have been preached is at Waterloo, midway between Foulis and Dingwall. The preacher is said to have been the Rev. Donald Munro, the well-known High Dean of the Isles.

Robert appears to have profited considerably by the long leases of church lands and forfeitures arising from the changed condition of affairs caused by the Reformation. He is said to have been a wise and good man, and the name "Mor," or great, was not altogether inapplicable to him.

He died at Foulis Castle on 4 Nov 1588 at about the age of 60. By his own direction, his body was buried in the churchyard of Kiltearn, which has ever since continued to be the burying place of the Chiefs of the family. He was the first who made this change from the ancient custom of his ancestors, who had always been interred at the Chanonry of Ross. It is probable that this baron, who was the the first professing Protestant of the family of Foulis, desired by this change, to mark the complete severance of all connection with the Church of Rome and her consecrated establishments.

Error alert: According to the dates in references, Robert remarried about a year before his first wife died. It's possible that his first marriage ended in divorce, but it is more likely that one or more dates in the reference are incorrect.

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 Ogilvy. Margaret was born about 1530 in , , , Scotland; died on 2 Dec 1564. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married Catherine Ross, of Balnagown on 22 Nov 1563. Catherine (daughter of Ross, Laird of Balnagown) was born about 1530; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

George was the progenitor of the Katewell branch. He was killed at the battle of Pinkie in 1547, along with his father.

The Loehr reference says George was the son of Andrew Beg Munro (b. 1492) and Euphemia Dunbar.

Ref (1) says George was the fifth son of Robert Munro of Foulis, but ref (2) says he was the fourth son.

He had other children besides George, who succeeded him.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
42, 46, 480

(2) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q, Q/45

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Family/Spouse: Mary Symonds. Mary was born about 1530; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Major Hugh Munro was the first of Assynt. He received the lands of Assynt and Inchcoulter, now Balconie, on the north bank of the Allt-Grand, parish of Alness from John Leslie, bishop of Ross. The grant was confirmed by King James VI on 19 Mar 1580. He also had a grant of other lands in Ross-shire. In 1552, Queen Mary granted him the non-entry and other dues of half the "lands of Ferrincosque in Brachat," lying between the rivers Shin and Cassley, namely the half of Inveran, with the half of the mill, multures, and fishing, the half respectively of Linside, Alltbeg, and Achness, with the half of the fishing lying in Queen Mary's hands since "the redemption and lowsing tharof maid be Thomas Dingwall of Kildun, furth of the handis of George Munro of Dochcarty."

In 1577, King James VI granted to Hugh and his wife, a Crown charter of half the lands of the Intown of Easter Aird, in the parish of Fearn, "occupied by Hugh Munro, and alienated in heritage to him and his wife by James Dunbar of Tarbat." In 1584, Hugh bought from George Ross, X of Balnagowan, the lands of Strath-Oykel, Inverchassly, Glenminck, and the wood of Scatwell, "with Lounillodoch, Cromlie, the salmon fishing of the Halfapolmorall, Stronroschir, with the salmon fishing," all in Strath-Oykel and Strathcarron.

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The following is from «u»The Monroe Book«/u» p. 6:

«i»Hugh, third son of Robert, called Hugh of Assynt, married Christane, daughter of Robert Munro of Carbsdale, ancestry not provided but obviously a cousin.
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References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
42, 465

(2) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q, Q/18

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Birth:
Foulis Castle

Died:
Assynt

Buried:
Hugh was buried at Chancery of Ross.

Family/Spouse: Christian Munro. Christian (daughter of Robert Munro, of Carbisdale) was born about 1528 in Bonar Bridge, , Ross and Cromarty, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: "History of the Munros" by A. Mackenzie - p. 42

"By Margaret Dunbar, Robert had issue...

5. Elizabeth, who married Thomas Polson of Creich, Sutherland."

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Birth:
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Family/Spouse: Thomas Polson. Thomas was born est 1531 in Of, Creich; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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

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

"John Munro of Balconie married Katherine daughter to Robert Baron of Fowlis slain at Pinkie by whom he had Hugh Mr Robert John and five daughters one of quhich married Urquhart of Davistown another Clunes Bailzie of Cromarty another Simpson of Bannans another Denuine of [? Ken--]."

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

"Robert...for dr Catherine see M/4."

Ref: "History of the Munros" by A. Mackenzie - p. 42

"By Margaret Dunbar, Robert had issue...

6. Catherine, who married John Munro, III. of Balconie, with issue, of whom in their proper place."

Married John Munro III of Balconie.

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

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Birth:
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Family/Spouse: John Munro, Of Balconie. John (son of John Moir Munro, III of Coul and Agnes Vass) was born about 1521 in Of, Balcony, Scotland; died in Oct 1597 in Of, Urquhart. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Hector of Contulich and Kildermory was the progenitor of the Fyrish branch. His wife was the daughter of Hector Roy Mackenzie of Gairloch.

Ref: "The Munro Tree 1734)" by R. W. Munro - Q/1
Clan Munro files - Stroud, Anna Margaret

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Q, Q/1

Robert Barron of Fowlis married Margaret daughter to Sir Alexander Dunbar Sheriff of Murray by whom he had 4 sons and 3 daughters he was slain at the Battle of Pinkie with many of his followers in [? September] 1547.

...their four sons appear below as Robert R, Hector Q/1, Hugh Q/18 and George Q/45; for dr Catherine see M/4.

Hector Munro of Contulich and Kildermory married a daughter of Hector Roy McKenzie of Gairloch by her he had William John George and Hugh and a daughter Janet that married McKay of Auchness.

Ref: "History of the Munros" by A. Mackenzie - p. 42

By Margaret Dunbar, Robert had issue...

2. Hector, I. of Contullich, from whom are descended the families of Contullich, Gildermorie, and Fyrish, and of whom in their order.

...the superiority of the lands of Creich was purchased by the Munros in 1541. In 1589 Hector Munro is served heir male and of entail to his father Robert Munro of Fowlis "the elder, in the superiority of the land of Creichmor in Breachat, and the fishings of Kellisoquill (Kyle Oykel) both in salt water and in fresh, lying in the Earldom or Ross and barony of Fowlis.

On the 22nd of July, 1590, Hector was arraigned before a jury at Edinburgh for the crimes of "sorcery, incantation, witchcraft, slaughter, etc.," his trial taking place immediately after that of his stepmother, already referred to. The proceedings are recorded at length in Pitcairn's Criminal Trials, vol. i., part ii., pages 201-204, and the "Dittay," or indictment, extended over the period which had elapsed since 1588. The chief accusation against him was his having, through "inchantments" caused the death of his half-brother George, who "did take ane deadlie sickness in the month of Apryle, 1590 yeirs, and contineward thairin quhile Junij (till June) thaireafter, deceissit in the said month of Junij, being the third day of that instant." In this case the incantation was a doze of slow poison; and his paternal uncle, Hector Munro of Fyrish, appears to have been implicated in the matter. Hector of Fowlis "all uterlie denyit" the charge and was acquitted by the assize, and was "prouniceit and declarit to be acquit and innocent of all the heidis of the said Dittey." He thus escaped any serious consequences from his alleged crimes; but his trial and that of his stepmother are curious incidents in the annals of the family.

The second son of Robert IV of Foulis inherited large estates and was first of families of Kildermorie, Fyrish and Tullochue.

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

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - p. iv

References: (1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
431

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Birth:
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Family/Spouse: Unknown. Unknown was born about 1542; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: "History of the Munros" by A. Mackenzie - p. 42

"By Margaret Dunbar, Robert had issue...

7. Janet, who married Donald Mackintosh of Cowbirnie, with issue."

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Birth:
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Family/Spouse: Donald Mackintosh. Donald was born about 1538 in Of, Cowbirnie; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Florence (or Flora or Fionnaghal) married Roderick Mackenzie of Artafeelie and Redcastle.

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - R/39

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

His [Robert mor's] daughters 1 Florence Lady Redcastle...

Drs of Robert mor of Foulis: Flora Florence or Fionnaghal m Roderick Mackenzie of Artafeelie & Redcastle (Mackenzie's Mackenzies 2nd edn 536, Warrand's Mackenzie Pedigrees 69, SP vii 500)...

Ref: "History of the Munros" by A. Mackenzie - p. 55

By Margaret Ogilvie Robert had issue--

4. Florence, who married, first, Roderick Mor Mackenzie, I. of Redcastle, with issue, and secondly, Alexander Bayne, in Logie-Wester.

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Birth:
Florence was born at Foulis Castle.

Family/Spouse: Alexander Bayne. Alexander was born about 1563 in IN, Logie-Wester; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Florence married Roderick Mor MacKenzie est 1560 in , , , Scotland. Roderick was born about 1543 in Muir of Ord, , Ross and Cromarty, Scotland; was christened in 1543 in Kintail, , Ross and Cromarty, Scotland; was buried on 12 May 1587 in Kintail, , Ross and Cromarty, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

There is some controversy over whether Robert actually succeeded his father as Baron of Foulis. Robert and his father died within a year of each other, and some researchers say he predeceased his father.

"The Munro Tree" says that the Foulis estate was conveyed to Robert by his father in 1587 with his father reserving liferent. Then Robert died in Aug 1588 before his father, who died in Nov 1588. Thus "The Munro Tree" says that Robert never really succeeded to the title, but died as fiar of Foulis, that is, possessor subject to the liferent.

Mackenzie says that there is a Royal charter under the Great Seal, dated in 1589, of the lands of Easter Foulis, Daan, Inverlael, and others in the counties of Ross and Inverness, addressed to "Roberto de Foulis," as registered in the public archives. It is claimed that this disproves that Robert predeceased his father. Mackenzie says that Robert died in Aug 1589.

"The Munro Tree" says that the 1589 charter is a confirmation of the 1587 grant that conveyed the estate to Robert pending his father's liferent, and that the confirmation is in favor of Hector, not of Robert, his older brother, who was dead by then.

Robert appears to have married three times. His first wife was Marjory, the youngest daughter of Kenneth Mackenzie of Kintail and Lady Elizabeth Stewart. This marriage was confirmed by a charter granted under the Great Seal on 11 Jul 1574. Marjory died a few months after their marriage without any children.

In 1579, he was engaged to marry Eleanor Gordon, the daughter of John, Earl of Sutherland and Helenor Stewart, Dowager-Countess of Erroll. But Eleanor died at Dornoch on the night before the wedding, so that marriage did not take place.

Later in the same year, he married Janet Sinclair, daughter of George, Earl of Caithness. She also died shortly after their marriage with no children.

In 1587, he married Elizabeth Rose, daughter of Hugh Rose of Kilravock. The marriage contract was dated 31 Aug 1579.

Robert was the target of a strange witchcraft plot. Robert's stepmother, Katherine Ross, wanted to remove Marjory Campbell, the young wife of her brother, George Ross of Balnagowan, so that he might marry Robert's wife. To accomplish this, of course, Robert had to be destroyed.

Involved in the plot were Marjory Macallister, nicknamed Loskie Loutart, a witch from Tain, and William Macgillivray, nicknamed Damh, a wizard from Tain. They formed a clay image of Robert which was to be set up and shot at with "elf arrows." This was supposed to make Robert pine away and die. Also, William sold to Robert's stepmother, a "box of witchcraft", that is of poison, for which he was later sentenced to be burned at the stake.

At a Justice Court held on 28 Nov 1577, several witches were convicted of this plot and sentanced to burn at the stake. They implicated Lady Katherine of Foulis as their employer, but she was not tried until 22 Jul 1590, and was found innocent.

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Birth:
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Robert married Marjorie MacKenzie on 30 May 1574. Marjorie was born about 1555; died about 1574. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married Janet Sinclair in 1581. Janet was born est 1555; died about 1579. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married Elizabeth Rose in 1587. Elizabeth was born est 1555 in Of, Kilravock; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Hugh Munro of Clynes probably died before his father. He left no male heirs so his lands fell to his brother, Hector Munro of Foulis.

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

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

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.

...by first marriage Robert had 3 sons, Robert who seems to have predeceased him, Hugh of Clynes (omitted here, but see FW 77, OPS ii 482, & Retours Ross and Crom 169), and Hector who succeeded to Foulis;...for drs see R/39.

Ref: "History of the Munros" by A. Mackenzie - p. 46-47, 52, 55

By a charter dated at Scone on the 11th of July 1565, Robert Munro obtained from Sir James Spence, Chaplain of St. Lawrence, and Sir Alexander Douglas, Chaplain of St. Mary, both within the Regality of Spynie, the lands of "Mukle and Little Clynes, with the pertinents and milne thereof." The charter is subscribed by Patrick, Bishop of Moray; Sir James Spence, Sir Alexander Douglas, the Dean and Chaplain of Moray, and their respective seals are appended. The charter was to Robert in life-rent, and to his second son Hugh Munro and his heirs male, with remainder to Hector Munro his other son and his heirs male, and to Robert's own male heirs whomsoever, bearing the surname and arms of Munro.

In 1584 James II. confirmed the charter by Sir James Spence and Sir Alexander Douglas in 1565, to "Robert Munro of Fowlis in liferent, and to his second son, Hugh Munro and his male heirs, with remainder to Hector Munro, his other son, and his male heirs, and to Robert's own male heirs whomsoever bearing the surname and arms of Munro.

By Margaret Ogilvie Robert had issue--

2. Hugh, mentioned as the "second son" in the charter of Meikle and Little Clynes in 1584. He, however, must have predeceased his brother Hector, without issue, for the latter in 1589 succeeded his eldest brother Robert.

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Notes:

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - R/39

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

His [Robert mor's] daughters...2 Christane Lady Skibow...

Drs of Robert mor of Foulis:...Christian m George Gray of Skibo (RMS 19 Feb 1580/1)...

Ref: "History of the Munros" by A. Mackenzie - p. 55-56

5. Christian, who married Gilbert Gray of Swordale and Creich, Constable of the Castle of Skibo, and precentor of the Cathedral Church at Dornoch, 1563-83, with issue--three sons and two daughters.

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Family/Spouse: George Gray. George was born about 1557 in Of, Skibo, Of, Scotland; died in in Of, Creich. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - R/39

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

His [Robert mor's] daughters...3 Catherine Lady Dunean...

Drs of Robert mor of Foulis:...Catherine m Wm Baillie of Dunean (FW 140)...

Ref: "History of the Munros" by A. Mackenzie - p. 55-56

By Margaret Ogilvie Robert had issue--

6. Catherine, who married William, second son of David Baillie of Dunean, by his wife Margaret, daughter of Hugh Rose of Kilravock. William Baillie was Provost of Inverness. In 1591 he is met with as one of the witnesses to a charter. In the Parliament held at Edinburgh in 1581 he was Commissioner for the Burgh of Inverness. By Catherine Munro he had issue--1, Alexander; 2, James; 3, John.

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Family/Spouse: William Baillie. William was born about 1558 in Of, Dunean, , Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

As a younger son, Hector did not expect to inherit any land and so he prepared for the Church. He was educated at St. Andrews University and his first preferment was the Chaplainry of Newmore to which he was presented in 1560 by Queen Mary. He was later assigned to the Chaplainary of Obsdale in 1570

On 8 May 1583, King James VI presented Hector as Dean of Ross. Alexander Urquhart, the former Dean had been deposed and "put to the horn." Alexander resisted being replaced and continued to occupy the lands and collect the rents for himself. The Privy Council finaly had to step in on 21 Jul 1585 and force Alexander Urquhart out so that Hector could assume his position as Dean of Ross. Hector served in this capacity until 15 Aug 1589 when, because of his succession to Foulis, he resigned all his Church positions.

Having survived both his elder brothers, the lands that had been conveyed to Robert by his father, were conveyed to Hector on 26 Mar 1589. He was also served heir to his brother, Hugh, in Meikle and Little Clyne on 7 Oct 1589.

On 4 Jun 1589, Hector's stepmother, Catherine Ross filed a complaint against Hector accusing him of attempting to dispossess her from her lands in the Barony of Foulis. The complaint says that he first attempted to frighten her off by persuing some of her tenants and servants in order to do them bodily harm and kill them. When that didn't work, the complaint says that Hector tried to frame Catherine and several other women, wrongly accusing them of practicing witchcraft and begining legal action against them.

The Privy Council ordered Hector to stop the action against the ladies and to leave them alone until Jul 1590, when a trial would be held in Edinburgh to hear the charges.

The trial was held on 22 Jul 1590. Hector served as an associate of the King's Advocate, David Macgill of Cranston-Riddell, in the prosecution of his stepmother, Lady Catherine of Foulis on charges of witchcraft. The jury acquitted Lady Catherine and promptly after that trial, another was started in which Hector was the defendant charged with "sorcery, incantation, witchcraft, slaughter, etc."

Hector was charged with having employed a witch to cure him of a fever, which she pretended to do by having him carried out in a blanket in a frosty night in January, and laying him down in a newly-made grave at the boundary between two baronies, in order to transfer the fever to his stepbrother, George, who was to die in his place. George actually did die on 3 Jun 1590 and part of the accusation against Hector was that he had used poison to kill him. Hector Munro of Fyrish also appears to have been implicated in the matter. In any case, Hector was also acquitted that day, probably partly due to the fact that the jury was composed of Munros and Rosses and their dependents.

On 9 Mar 1593, Hector and others were commissioned to apprehend George Earl of Huntly, William Earl of Angus, Francis Earl of Erroll, Sir Patrick Gordon of Achindown, Sir James Chisholme of Dunborne, and several others for practicing the "Papist" religion, which was then considered a treasonable act against the "true religion presently professed within this realm." The commission also ordered him to help apprehend and present to the King and Council or to the Justice, the persons responsible for burning Donniebristle and murdering James, Earl of Moray.

Hector was in great favor with and highly esteemed by King James VI. In a letter from His Majesty to his "right trusty friend the Laird of Foulis," the King took notice of his loyalty and faithful service and particularly recommended him to keep his men in good order.

On 4 Feb 1597, a disturbance took place at Logie-Riach, on the banks of the river Conon, between the Mackenzies on the one hand and the Baynes and Munros on the other, in which several of the latter were slain. Some difference arose between a desperado, John MacGilliechallum, a brother of the Laird of Raasay, and the Baynes about the lands of Torridon, and the latter obtained a decree against John, interdicting him from going on his lands or molesting his people.

Soon after this, Bayne attended the Candlemas market then held at Logie, with a large following of armed men, composed of Baynes and a considerable number of Munros. MacGilliechallum came to the fair too, as was his custom, and while buying some article at a chapman's stall, Alastair Mor Bayne came up behind him and without any warning struck him on the head with a two-edged sword, killing him instantly.

One of the Mackenzies, to whom MacGilliechallum was related, interfered, but he no sooner opened his mouth, than he was run through the body by one of the Baynes. The alarm and the news of the death of the two men immediately spread through the market. "Tulloch Ard," the war cry of the Mackenzies was instantly raised, whereupon the Baynes and the Munros took to their heels--the Munros eastward to the Ferry of Foulis and the Baynes northward to the hills, both followed by a band of the infuriated Mackenzies, who slaughtered everyone they overtook.

Ian Dubh Mac Choinnich Mhic Mhurchaidh of the Clan Mhurchaidh and Ian Gallda Mac Fhionnla Dhuibh, two gentlemen of the Mackenzies, were on their way from Chanonry when they met with a batch of the Munros flying in confusion in that direction, and the pair having learned the cause of the flight to be the murder of their two friends at Logie, they pursued the fugitives and slew no less than thirteen of them between Logie and the wood of Millechaich.

Most of the Baynes were killed and the Munros lost no less than fifty able-bodied men. One lady of the clan lost her three brothers in the fight.

The matter was soon after brought before the King and Privy Council, then at Falkland, by the intervention of Lord Lovat and Mackenzie of Kintail, when the principals consented to subscribe a contract of agreement and peaceful behaviour towards each other ever after.

On 31 Jan 1602, an act of the Privy Council ordered him, and the other principal Highland chiefs, to hold a general muster of his followers on 10 Mar, and to list the names of all the persons mustered, with the form and manner of their arms, and send a report to the King as soon as possible. He was also ordered to send 100 men and supplies to go to the assistance of Queen Elizabeth of England in repressing the rebellion of her Irish subjects.

Hector's first wife was Anne (or Agnes) Fraser. Mackenzie gives some facts about her on p. 72 which actually should be attributed to her great aunt of the same name.

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(The following is from "The Monroe Book" - by Dr. J. S. Guilford - p. 10)

«i»Teachatt [was] granted in 1591 by Hector of Foulis to John Munro, "writer," (i.e., lawyer) on condition that he render legal services to the Barons and their successors. Fraser seems to take delight in noting that this family retainer died intestate.«/i»
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Family/Spouse: Janet Monro. Janet (daughter of Andrew Monro, of Milntown & Dochcouty and Catherine Urquhart) was born est 1561; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hector married Anne Fraser about 15 Jul 1590. Anne was born about 1564; died on 16 Mar 1597. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

George was the progenitor of the Lower Iveagh branch.

George's death date is given as 3 Jun 1590 on p. 68 of the Mackenzie reference but the same reference gives it as Jun 1589 on p. 169. It is given as Jun 1589 in "The Munro Tree".

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - 1978 - L/35, R, R/3, S
"History of the Munros" by A. Mackenzie - 1898 - p. 52, 56, 63, 68, 169,
284
"The Highland Clans" by Moncreiffe and Hicks - 1967 - p. 21

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - p. ii, iv

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Family/Spouse: Catherine Monro. Catherine (daughter of Andrew Monro, of Milntown & Dochcouty and Catherine Urquhart) was born est 1567; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

John married the daughter of Hugh Ross of Achnacloich. They had only one daughter, so his estate went to his brother Andrew the Tutor.

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - R & R/23

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - R, R/23

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.

...by the second [marriage, he had] another 3 sons, George R/3, John R/23, Andrew R/24; for drs see R/39.

John Munro of Daan his 4 son married Beatrix daughter to Hugh Ross of Achancloich by whom he had only one daughter and his estate fell to his brother Andrew the Tutor.

John's widow m Andrew Ross of Shandwick (Ross Es. 10, 27); dr was named Katharine (Gen. Retours 18 Mch 1618, RPC vii 291).

Ref: "History of the Munros" by A. Mackenzie - p. 56, 65, 68

7. John, who received as his patrimony, the lands of Daan, parish of Edderton, which were previously Church lands; but as he died about the beginning of the seventeenth century, without male issue, the estate of Daan, according to his father's destination of it, passed to John's immediate younger brother Andrew John Munro of Daan married Beatrix Ross, with issue--an only daughter.

He [Hector Munro XVII] also disponed, as previously stated, the lands of Daan in feu to John Munro, his half-brother and his heirs male, failing whom to Andrew Munro, John's youngest half-brother.

On the 3rd of December, 1590, Hector Munro of Fowlis registers at Edinburgh a bond for 1000 merks for Hugh Munro of Assint, and John Munro, son and heir of the late George Munro of Limlair, Andrew Munro of Newmore, and Katherine Munro, that the said George's spouse, shall be harmless of Hugh of Assint. The bond was subscribed at Fowlis Castle on the 5th of November preceding, before Hugh Munro, apparent heir of Urquhart; John Munro, son of the late Robert Munro of Fowlis; and John Munro, writer.

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Family/Spouse: Beatrix Ross. Beatrix was born est 1569; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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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]

Notes:

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[Andrew Munro] «i»Fifth son of Robert mor Munro XV of Foulis, by second wife Catherine Ross; had charter of lands of Daan from brother Hector Munro of Foulis in August, 1601, appointed tutor of Foulis 1603 to nephew Robert, on record as such January-April, 1607; died 17 September, 1607, having married Christian Munro (she marrying secondly Gilbert Gray of Skibo), with issue-John (Col. of Lemlair), Florence (married Rev. David Munro), Janet (married Col. Alexander Ross 2ndly Rev. David Ross), and Annabella (married 1628 Alexander Maclean of Dochgarroch), Another son said to be ancestor of President James Monroe but authenticity lacking. Said to be in possession of Lemlair some years before his death.

Munro Tree R/24; Mackenzie 56, 484-5, Writs 136, 138, 144, 146, 201; C. Fraser MackIntosh "Antiquarian Notes" ii dr Annabella 47, Edinburgh Testaments (16 March, 1609) Chron. Acc. 29 (wife); P. Gray "Skibo" 29 (wife), Register of the Privy Council of Scotland (addenda) xiv 505; vii 291,603; Note of ancestry by Mrs. J.A. Rusk, Missouri 1946 Letter to RWM from Mrs. de Volt 1968; New Statistical Account Ross and Cromarty p 447 (for 1601); Cromarty MSS (Daan) bundle 2/1549; MacGill "Old Rosshire 1898"-dr Janet.«/i»

(R. W. Munro's genealogy notes)
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Andrew inherited the lands of Daan in the Edderton Parish when his brother, John died without a male heir. He later became Andrew of Limlair.

Andrew's brother, Hector Munro of Fowlis, granted him the lands of Daan in a charter dated Aug 1601. These lands had been held by their brother, John, who died without a male heir. There is recorded on 24 Jul 1607, a sasine on a charter by Andrew Munro of Meikle Davauch, with consent of Hector Munro of Foulis in favor of Beatrix Ross, the widow of Andrew's brother, John.

In 1603, Andrew was appointed Tutor to his nephew, Robert of Fowlis for the remainder of that chief's minority. During the short period that Andrew occupied that responsible trust, he is said to have managed the estate very successfully and much to the advantage of the young Baron when he became of age and able to take legal charge of his own affairs.

Andrew acquired the lands of Limlair a few years before his death. It is not known whether he purchased them or if they were given to him by his nephew for his judicious management while acting as Tutor of Foulis.

On 7 Sep 1607, Andrew had a charter from George Ross of Balnagowan for the lands of Pitmadowie.

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References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
56, 65, 71-72, 385, 484-485

(2) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - M/42, R, R/23,
R/24, & p. iv

(3) "The Highlander" - Nov/Dec 86 - p.71

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Birth:
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Family/Spouse: Christian Munro. Christian (daughter of Rev. William Munro and Isabel Thornton) was born about 1571; died in in Of, Balblair, Creich, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - R/39

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

His [Robert mor's] daughters...4 Margaret married Campbell of Ardbreath...

Drs of Robert mor of Foulis:...Margaret m Colin Campbell of Ardbreath (cont 1584, SP ii 182-3)...

Ref: "History of the Munros" by A. Mackenzie - p. 56

9. Margaret, who married Colin Campbell of Ardbreath, with issue.

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Family/Spouse: Colin Campbell. Colin was born about 1569 in Of, Ardbreath, , Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - R/39

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

His [Robert mor's] daughters...5 Janet married Innes of Innerbrakie...

Drs of Robert mor of Foulis:...Janet m James Innes of Inverbrekie (Mackenzie 57)...

Ref: "History of the Munros" by A. Mackenzie - p. 57

10. Janet, who married James Innes of Inverbreakie, with issue--now extinct.

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Family/Spouse: James Innes. James was born about 1570 in Of, Inverbrekie, , Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Margaret (or Marion) Munro married a merchant of Inverness, Scotland. His name was either John Abraham or John Hepburn.

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

His [Robert mor's] daughters...6 Margaret married John Hepburn merchant of Inverness...

Drs of Robert mor of Foulis:...Marion m John Abraham, Inverness (sic in FW 139)...

Ref: "History of the Munros" by A. Mackenzie - p. 57

11. Marjory, who married John Hepburn, a "merchant burgess of Inverness." It was probably her son, of the same name as his father, and one of the Baillies of Inverness, who at the Restoration of Charles II. signed the declaration of the Provost and Town Council of Inverness against the Solemn League and Covenant of 1638, as an unlawful oath, "imposed on the subjects of this kingdom and contrary to the laws and liberties of the same."

[Note: Marjory and Marion may be the same person.]

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Family/Spouse: John Abraham. John was born est 1573 in Of, Inverness, , Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

George is on record both as 'George Monro Georgeson in Katwell' and as 'of Katewell'.

The Loehr reference says George's mother was Janet Frazer (b. 1526 in Ross and Cromarty, Scotland and d. Rossa and Cromerty, Scotland).

Ref. (1) p. 78, calls George a "natural son" meaning that he was born out of wedlock.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
78, 349, 480

(2) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - M/5, Q/45, Q/46

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Died:
Katewell

Family/Spouse: Catherine MacKenzie. Catherine (daughter of Hector MacKenzie, Iv Of Fairborne) was born about 1556; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Euphemia Munro. Euphemia (daughter of John Mor Munro, of Pittonachy and Margaret Munro) was born est 1575; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Agnes Munro. Agnes (daughter of Hugh Munro, of Balconie and Euphemia Monro) was born about 1579; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - M/10, Q/18,
Q/44

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
417, 470

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Family/Spouse: Robert Munro, Of Teaninich. Robert (son of Hugh Munro, Of Teaninich and Euphemia Munro) was born about 1548 in Of, Teaninich, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Euphemia (or Euffem) Munro

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/18, Q/43

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
469

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Family/Spouse: Donald MacKay, Of Scourie. Donald was born about 1550 in Of, Scourie; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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

[Alexander Munro] «i»Eldest son of Hugh Munro of Ferrytown of Obsdale & Anna 'Pyper' or Morrison; settled in Inveran, Sutherland; m. Rose Munro, Assynt, with issue - Donald (killed in German wars).

Allan Tree (M/41); Mackenzie 382, 470; Chron Acc. 28
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References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - M/41

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
382, 470

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Family/Spouse: Alexander Munro. Alexander (son of Hugh Munro, of Ferrytown, of Obsdale and Anne Morrison) was born about 1541; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Hector entered the army and rose to the rank of Major.

He appears to have sold the Assynt estate to his son-in-law, Alexander Mackenzie of Coul, who gave it to his son, Kenneth, who in 1644, appears as proprietor. Hector, however, had purchased for his son, the lands of Inveran and of Achness, from John Gordon of Embo.

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/18, Q/19

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
69, 71, 470-471

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Family/Spouse: Isobel Dunbar. Isobel was born about 1556 in Of, Tarbat, Scotland; died on 22 Mar 1612. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

William Munro of Mid-Swordale was also known as "of Clynes." In 1590, he purchased the lands of Meikle and Little Clyne from Hector Munro of Foulis for "great sums of money." He also received a fourth of Swordell from his brother, Hector, in 1610.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
465-466

(2) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/18, Q/38

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Birth:
"Mid-Swordale, Kiltearn Par., Scotland"

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Family/Spouse: Euphemia Ross, of Achnacloich. Euphemia (daughter of Hugh Ross, I of Achnacloich and Isabel Munro) was born about 1565 in Rosskeen, , Ross and Cromarty, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Notes:

Catherine (or Katherine) Munro

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/18, Q/43

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
469

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Birth:
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Family/Spouse: William Ross, Of Invercharron. William was born est 1554 in Of, Invercharron, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

John studied for the church at the University of St. Andrew's, where he graduated M.A. in 1590. In 1591, he was a member of the General Assembly, and in 1599 was presented to the parish of Tain.

Among the emoluments of his charge of St. Duthus, Tain, were the Chaplainries of Newmore, Tarlogie, Cambuscurry, Morangie, and Dunskaith.

He served for several years as Sub-Dean of Ross, and was a distinguished member of the ministry.

In the discharge of his duties, he came into collision with King James VI, who, when he succeeded to the English throne, formed a scheme to effect a complete union between England and Scotland and their respective churches. He attempted to force the Presbyterian Church of Scotland into conformity with the Episcopal Church of England, and to prevent the General Assembly from thwarting his pet scheme, he interdicted its meetings.

Notwithstanding this interdict, a few Presbyteries, Tain included, deputed representatives to the Assembly. Nineteen ministers, one of whom was the Rev. John Munro, met at Aberdeen on 2 Jul 1605, and constituted the assembly. John was one of the three nominated for the Moderatorship on that occasion.

King James declared this assembly seditious and summoned the members to appear before the Privy Council to answer for their conduct.

Seventeen appeared, of whom ten submitted to their Lordships, and declared that they were now persuaded that the Aberdeen Assembly was "altogether unlawful." The remaining seven--one of them being the Rev. John Munro, Sub-Dean of Ross--asserted and firmly maintained, in the presence of their Lordships, that the Assembly was, on the contrary "a verie lawful General Assembly." The Council thereupon ordered these seven faithful ministers to be banished to the wildest parts of Scotland--each as far as possible from his own parish.

The Rev. John Munro was ordered to Kintyre, but was in the meanwhile imprisoned in Doune Castle, Perthshire. From this place he and another minister managed to escape, by the connivance of the constable of the castle, who strongly sympathized with them and afforded them every opportunity to communicate with their friends, and for this dereliction of duty, he was himself subsequently imprisoned.

On 24 Feb 1607, the Rev. John and thirteen others were charged to appear before the Privy Council. They did so on 20 May 1607, but before judgment was rendered, they slipped away to their homes. As a consequence, they were all declared rebels on 28 May and put to the horn.

John made his way to Tain, and resumed his ministrations there among his people. But the stipend, which had formerly been paid to him by the Crown authorities, was now withheld.

Matters continued in this state for three years, during which King James succeeded in putting down all effectual resistance to his will in the Scottish Church; and the General Assembly, while its most faithful men were silenced or absent, acquiesced in the King's proposals.

The King could not stand the continued opposition of even a few ministers, and he directed his Scottish Privy Council to take the necessary steps to compel their submission. The Council accordingly addressed a letter to the Provost and Bailies of Tain ordering them to take John into custody until he "purge himself of his rebellion."

There is no record describing John's life after this, but ref (2) gives documentary evidence that he lived at least until 1630, but probably died shortly thereafter. Ref (1) gives the death date of 9 Jan 1616.

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - p. v-vi, Q/18,
Q/42

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
284-285, 466-469

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 Munro. Helen (daughter of Andrew Monro, of Milntown & Dochcouty and Catherine Urquhart) was born about 1571; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Margaret's first husband, Alexander, died shortly after their marriage in 1584. At that time, King James VI granted to Margaret a Crown charter of the liferent of the "west third part of the town and lands of Arboll, sold by the deceased Alexander Ross of Litill Tarrell to Margaret Munro and to the deceased Alexander Ross, his son, and her heirs by him."

She and Alexander had no children.

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/18, Q/43

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
470

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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: Nicholas Ross, Of Pitcalnie. Nicholas was born est 1558 in Of, Pitcalnie, Scotland; died in 1611. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Margaret married Alexander Ross, Of Little Tarrel in 1584. Alexander was born est 1558 in Of, Little Tarrel; died in 1584. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Robert entered the Church and was minister of Creich from about 1609 to 1640. He was also proprietor of Meikle Creich.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
469

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

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

Notes:

Christian (or Christane) Munro

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/18, Q/44

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
470

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

Birth:
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Family/Spouse: John Ross, of Little Tarrell. John was born est 1562; died on 22 Oct 1616. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref (2) does not mention Ann as a member of this family.

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/18

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
470

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 Munro of Balcony (or of Balconie, of Urquhart, of Coul).

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - 1978 - L/35, M/4, M/5
"History of the Munros" by A. Mackenzie - 1898 - p. 284
Clan Munro files - Eggleston, Sam Daniel, Jr.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
348

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

Family/Spouse: Euphemia Monro. Euphemia (daughter of Andrew Monro, of Milntown & Dochcouty and Catherine Urquhart) was born est 1559; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) M/4

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

"John Munro of Balconie married Katherine daughter to Robert Baron of Fowlis slain at Pinkie by whom he had Hugh Mr Robert John and five daughters one of quhich married Urquhart of Davistown another Clunes Bailzie of Cromarty another Simpson of Bannans another Denuine of [? Ken--]."

"John of Urquhart d Oct 1597, will mentions brother Farquhar; sons Robert and John have not been satisfactorily identified, as former can hardly be min of Abertarff who 'married' Simon Fraser and dowager Lady Lovat 1697..."

Robert studied for the ministry, and after passing his secondary trials before the Presbytery of Abertarff, and on 23 Feb 1676, he was recommended by that body for ordination. His ordination took place on 2 Mar and he was admitted to Abertarff on 12 Mar.

Robert is best known as the minister who married Simon Fraser and Lady Amelia Murray, daughter of the Marquis of Atholl, then Dowager Lady Lovat. The marriage was performed "under the most brutal and repulsive circumstances," and Simon was subsequently sentenced to death and his estates forfeited, for Lady Amelia had been forced into the marriage.

Robert died without children and probably unmarried, a few weeks after performing the forced marriage, but nearly a year later, he was named, among others, for his part in the outrage upon the Dowager Lady Lovat. None of the defendants appeared in court, but they all were put to the horn, their moveable goods and gear forfeited and were declared outlaws and fugitives from the law.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
347-348

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.

Died:
Error alert: Mackenzie says Robert died about 1697, but given other dates in this and other references, that date seems much too late.

Notes:

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) M/4

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

"John Munro of Balconie married Katherine daughter to Robert Baron of Fowlis slain at Pinkie by whom he had Hugh Mr Robert John and five daughters one of quhich married Urquhart of Davistown another Clunes Bailzie of Cromarty another Simpson of Bannans another Denuine of [? Ken--]."

"John of Urquhart d Oct 1597, will mentions brother Farquhar; sons Robert and John have not been satisfactorily identified, as former can hardly be min of Abertarff who 'married' Simon Fraser and dowager Lady Lovat 1697..."

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
348

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

Birth:
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Notes:

She married Urquhart of Davistown.

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) M/4

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

"John Munro of Balconie married Katherine daughter to Robert Baron of Fowlis slain at Pinkie by whom he had Hugh Mr Robert John and five daughters one of quhich married Urquhart of Davistown another Clunes Bailzie of Cromarty another Simpson of Bannans another Denuine of [? Ken--]."

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
348

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

Family/Spouse: Thomas Urquhart, Of Davidston. Thomas was born est 1569 in Of, Davistown; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Her husband was of Cromarty.

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) M/4

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

"John Munro of Balconie married Katherine daughter to Robert Baron of Fowlis slain at Pinkie by whom he had Hugh Mr Robert John and five daughters one of quhich married Urquhart of Davistown another Clunes Bailzie of Cromarty another Simpson of Bannans another Denuine of [? Ken--]."

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
348

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

Birth:
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Family/Spouse: Alexander Clunas. Alexander was born about 1571 in Of, Cromarty; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She married Simpson of Bannans.

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) M/4

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

"John Munro of Balconie married Katherine daughter to Robert Baron of Fowlis slain at Pinkie by whom he had Hugh Mr Robert John and five daughters one of quhich married Urquhart of Davistown another Clunes Bailzie of Cromarty another Simpson of Bannans another Denuine of [? Ken--]."

Catherine married Donald Simpson of Bannans. They had children.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
348

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: Donald Simpson, Of Bannans. Donald was born est 1573 in Of, Bannans; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She married Denuine of Ken--(?).

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) M/4

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

"John Munro of Balconie married Katherine daughter to Robert Baron of Fowlis slain at Pinkie by whom he had Hugh Mr Robert John and five daughters one of quhich married Urquhart of Davistown another Clunes Bailzie of Cromarty another Simpson of Bannans another Denuine of [? Ken--]."

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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: Denuine. was born about 1575; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) M/4

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

"John Munro of Balconie married Katherine daughter to Robert Baron of Fowlis slain at Pinkie by whom he had Hugh Mr Robert John and five daughters one of quhich married Urquhart of Davistown another Clunes Bailzie of Cromarty another Simpson of Bannans another Denuine of [? Ken--]."

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
348

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

Birth:
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Family/Spouse: Thomas Dingwall, Of Chanonry. Thomas was born about 1577 in Of, Chanonry, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
348

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Birth:
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Notes:

William Munro of Kildermorie married the daughter of Murdow McKenzie of Fairburn. They only had one daughter so William's estate fell to his brother, John, when William died.

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) - Q/1 & Q/2

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Q/1

"Hector Munro of Contulich and Kildermory married a daughter of Hector Roy McKenzie of Gairloch by her he had William John George and Hugh and a daughter Janet that married McKay of Auchness."

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Q/2

"William Munro of Kildermorie married a daughter of Murdow McKenzie of Fairburn by whom he had only a daughter married to John son to Andrew Munro of Teanovar and dying the estate fell to his brother John."

"William's wife was Agnes dr of Murdoch Mackenzie of Fairburn (Warrand's Mackenzie Pedigrees 143 from Edin Tests); for John of Novar family see L/69."

Married Agnes Mackenzie of Fairburn. Their only child, daughter Margaret, married John Munro, son of Andrew Munro of Novar. Failing in male heirs, the estates of Kildermorie passed to William's next younger brother, JOHN.

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.
431-432

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: Agnes McKenzie. Agnes was born est 1577 in Of, Fairburn; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

John Munro of Fyres received the estate of his brother, William Munro of Kildermorie, when William died without a male heir.

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) - Q/1 & Q/3

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Q/1

"Hector Munro of Contulich and Kildermory married a daughter of Hector Roy McKenzie of Gairloch by her he had William John George and Hugh and a daughter Janet that married McKay of Auchness."

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Q/3

"John Munro of Fyres married Helen daughter to Hugh Munro of Teaninich by whom he had Hugh Major David Munro slain in France without succession and John."

"John's wife Helen not mentioned in M/9-16; for son David see Invss Sassines."

Suceeded to estates of Kildermorie and others of older brother William who died without male heir. Married (1) Helen Munro, daughter of Hugh of Teaninich with issue of three sons: Hugh, David and John. He died about 1640 and was suceeded by eldest son HUGH.

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

Ref 1 p. 417 says John's father was Hugh Munro, I. of Contullich and Kildermorie, but on p. 431 names his father as Hector Munro.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
417, 431-432

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 Munro, Of Teaninich. Helen (daughter of Hugh Munro, Of Teaninich and Euphemia Munro) was born about 1569; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

George went with the Laird of Fowlis to the German Wars.

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) - Q/1 & Q/14

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/72

"...Hector...had...another dr m George Q/14 son of Hector of Contulich and Kildermorie..."

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Q/1

"Hector Munro of Contulich and Kildermory married a daughter of Hector Roy McKenzie of Gairloch by her he had William John George and Hugh and a daughter Janet that married McKay of Auchness."

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Q/14

"George his 3 son married a daughter of Hector Munro of Kiltearn by whom he had a son Hector they both went with the Laird of Fowlis to the Germane Wars."

"George 3rd son of Hector of Contulich and Kildermory Q/1; wife's father M/72."

Married Janet Munro, daughter of Hector Munro III of Kiltearn. He went to German wars with Munro Chief, the "Black Baron" and also accompanied by his son Hector.

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.
431

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: Janet Munro. Janet (daughter of Hector Munro, Of Kiltearn and Margaret Sutherland) was born est 1580; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

After the death of his first wife, Hugh married the daughter of Robert Ross of Loggie, the minister of Alness. He had no succession by his second wife.

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) - Q/1 & Q/17
"Hector Munro of Contulich and Kildermory married a daughter of Hector Roy McKenzie of Gairloch by her he had William John George and Hugh and a daughter Janet that married McKay of Auchness."

"Hugh his 4th son married Ross by whom he had Hugh and after her decease he married Esther daughter to Mr Robert Ross of Loggie Minister of Alness but left no succession by her."

"Hugh 4th son of Hector of Contulich and Kildermory Q/1."

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
432

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

Family/Spouse: Ross. was born est 1573; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Esther Katharine Ross. Esther was born est 1573; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Janet married McKay of Auchness.

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) - Q/1

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Q/1

"Hector Munro of Contulich and Kildermory married a daughter of Hector Roy McKenzie of Gairloch by her he had William John George and Hugh and a daughter Janet that married McKay of Auchness."

Janet and Neil had at least four sons and one daughter.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
351, 432

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

Family/Spouse: Neil MacKay, Of Achness. Neil was born about 1571 in Of, Achness, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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

Birth:
Colin was born at Redcastle.

Colin married Catherine MacKenzie in 1617. Catherine was born est 1580 in Dingwall, , Ross and Cromarty, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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

Murdoch married Margaret Rose in 1599. Margaret was born est 1575; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Margaret was excluded from succession to Foulis by her uncle as heir male, but as heir to her father and grandfather, she had the lands of Kiltearn from David Bishop of Ross.

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/20, R/1, R/2

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
61, 472

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

Family/Spouse: Robert Munro, of Inveran. Robert (son of Hector Munro, Of Assynt and Isobel Dunbar) was born about 1589 in Of, Assynt, Of, Inveran; died in in Of, Auchness. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - L/13

Christane m Alexander Baillie of Duncan.

Ref: "History of the Munros" by A. Mackenzie - p. 56

By Catherine Munro he [Alexander Baillie] had issue--1, Alexander; 2, James; 3, John. Alexander married Catherine, daughter of George Munro, VI. of Milntown, by whom he had at least two sons and a daughter--William, his heir, VIII. of Dunean; David, I. of Dochfour, whose descendant is James Evan Bruce Baillie, now of Dochfour, one of the principal landowners in, and M.P. for the county of Inverness; and Catherine, who married one of the younger sons of Fraser of Culbokie.

Ref: "History of the Munros" by A. Mackenzie - 1898 - p. 287

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Birth:
Estimate: This birth date is an estimate based on the birth dates of nearest relatives or contemporaries.

Family/Spouse: Christane Munro. Christane (daughter of George Monro, of Milntown & Tarrell and Margaret Dunbar) was born about 1590; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Robert Munro was served heir to his father in all his estates by a special warrant from King James VI dated 8 Jan 1608. Thus he succeeded his father and became the 18th Baron of Foulis. He was known as Rob du' dugh or dow which means black or the Black Baron of Foulis apparently because of his dark complexion. He succeeded as a minor and had as tutor first Andrew Munro of Daan and then John Munro of Obsdale.

At a meeting of the Privy Council held on 27 Mar 1612, a commission under the Signet was granted to Robert Munro of Foulis and others to apprehend two men charged with stealing "a fair dun ox of six year old" from George Munro of Tarrell, and bringing the alleged thiefs before the Council for trial. He had another commission along with the Earl of Sutherland and others on 15 Mar 1614, to apprehend three men put to the horn on the 2nd of the same month, at the instance of William Sutherland of Duffus, for having murdered a certain Donald Angus Gairson. The three had failed to appear before the Justice on the day appointed to answer the charge against them.

On 15 Nov 1612, he had a commission, also under the Signet, along with William Sutherland of Duffus and John Munro of Limlair, to try the alleged murderers, Angus and Hucheon Murray, sons of Andrew Murray, some time of Craggy, and one other person in the custody of William Sutherland of Duffus. The three were charged with the murder of Donald Angus Gairson. The prisoners had been wounded when they were captured and could not be taken to Edinburgh for trial.

Robert married, first, in Apr 1615, Margaret, daughter of William Sutherland, Laird of Duffus, county of Sutherland. Margaret died in childbirth in about 1616 without leaving a male heir.

George Gray of Swordale and Skibo writing from Skibo on 21 Sep 1616, to Sir Robert Gordon, Tutor of Sutherland, says that Robert of Foulis will soon be married to the daughter of William Murray and should get 14,000 merks with his entertainment, which would bring him out of debt. However, it is thought that the marriage never took place.

In the list of "Commissioners for the Burghis," in the Parliament held at Edinburgh on 17 Jun 1617, occurs the name of "Robert Munro of Tayne." The Munros seem, from an early period, to have cultivated the closest connection with Tain and Easter Ross rather than with Dingwall, though the latter lay geographically much nearer to their residence. Even down to the end of the 18th century they continued to acquire additional lands on every side all around Tain, until it became almost the centre of their scattered estates. Tain, on the other hand, has been reciprocally and favourably influenced in the course of its history by its connection with the Munros.

Robert must have been very extravagant in his habits for he greatly encumbered the estate, alienated considerable portions of it, and indeed practically disposed of it all for a time, to the irreparable injury of his successors. He went into debt by prodigal spending on his travels in France and disposed of some lands. Then in 1617, to meet his most pressing obligations, he granted the whole estate of Foulis etc. to Simon Lord Fraser of Lovat, reserving the superiority. Lord Lovat, with Robert's consent, afterwards actually sold the lands of Inverlael to John Mackenzie, Archdean of Ross. But worse still was to follow.

He and Lord Fraser quarrelled seriously. Lovat appears to have not only taken actual possession of the estates but of the Castle of Foulis itself under the disposition by Robert in his favor. On 1 Jun 1619, they went before the Privy Council. On that date Lord Simon stated before their Lordships that he was the possessor of the lands and the barony of Foulis, "with the castle, tower, and fortalice thereof," and complained that of late Robert Munro, sometime of Foulis, ungrateful for many favours granted him by Lord Simon, had endeavored to molest him in his said possession. On 30 Mar 1619, Lovat's complaint continues, Munro went with a number of armed accomplices, insolent persons, all of his own humour and disposition, to Foulis Castle, entered it by force, broke up all the gates with forehammers and "gavelokis", and other instruments fit for brashing and breaking up houses, and took possession of the castle. He and his friends had it fortified, and intended to keep it as a place of war and a refuge for all broken men and rebels. His Lordship appeared by his advocate, and the Council ordered an officer of arms to pass and demand surrender of the castle to Lord Simon of Lovat within six hours, and if Munro refused, he was to be denounced a rebel. He apparently obeyed the orders of their Lordships, for he did not seem to have again come before them.

The Frasers of Lovat must have continued in actual possession of the estate and castle for several years, for Hugh Lord Lovat is served heir to his father Simon Lord Fraser in the lands, castle, and fortalice and other lands of Foulis as late as 1635.

On 28 Apr 1624, Robert and others received a commission under the Signet to apprehend several men who were accused by Hector Munro of Balconie of stealing ten oxen, a cow, forty stones of cheese and twenty stones of butter from Balconie's house at Letter.

His second wife was Mary Haynes (or Haines), an English woman. They were married in London, England before 1624. They had a daughter, but he allegedly deserted her and married Marion (or Marjorie) Mackintosh by 1625. Marion was evidently the daughter of Lachlan mor Mackintosh of Dunachton and the widow of Donald gorm Macdonald of Sleat who died in 1616.

The following is a letter from King James I, dated 14 May 1624, instructing the Scottish Privy Council "to attend to the case of Mary Haynes, an English woman married to Robert Munro of Fowlis, but deserted by him for another woman."

"Right trusty and well-beloved Counsellors, we greet you well: whereas there hath a humble complaint been made to us by one Mary Haynes alias Monro, born in this our kingdom (of England) showing that she was lawfully married to Robert Monro of Fowlis, and that he, having had with her a sum of money in portion, did carry her along with him to Newcastle, where he left her, pretending that she, who was then with child, might be refreshed, and that he might go before to that our kingdom (of Scotland) to provide for her coming; notwithstanding whereof and of the great trouble she has suffered by this neglect of his, he has never since come near her, but, though he entertained her still with hopeful letters protesting the continuance of his love and duty, hath in the meantime married himself to another; which is a course so barbarous and contrary to all conscience and equity that we cannot in justice but see her repaired and him punished: Therefore having taken this her petition which we have sent you herewith enclosed to [? for] your consideration, our pleasure is that you call the said Robert before you, and thereafter, after due trial, with advice of our Right Rev. Father in God, and right trusty and well-beloved Counsellor, the Archbishop of St. Andrews, and such other of the spiritual court whose opinion is found requisite, you give order whereby some course may be taken how she may be satisfied and the kingdom purged of that vile scandal. The doing whereof we remit unto you, wishing you to have a special care of the same and so bid you farewell. From our court at Theobalds', 14th of May, 1624."

There is another letter from his Majesty on 8 Jun concerning the same subject. Letters were ordained to be directed against Robert of Foulis accordingly.

Robert must have ignored the authorities on this matter because he was declared a rebel on 20 Jun 1626 for not submitting to justice on this charge of bigamy.

Much burdened with his increasing difficulties and debts, Robert went abroad along with some of his friends and followers to repair his dilapidated fortune. The state of the Continent of Europe at that time presented many opportunities for military distinction, and the Black Baron, who was still in the prime of his manhood, raised a company of his clan and proceeded to Denmark, sailing there from Cromarty on 10 Oct 1626, as a volunteer in the regiment of Colonel Sir Donald Mackay of Reay, then in the Danish army in the service of King Christian IV of Denmark. They covered themselves with glory in the Thirty Years War. During a battle at Stralsund on the Baltic, his unit lost many men, but the enemy lost three times as many and was defeated.

Peace having been proclaimed between the Emperor Ferdinand II and Denmark in Aug 1629, the Danish army was disbanded, and the Scottish officers who served in it were honourably dismissed. In the ensuing October the Black Baron of Foulis with six companies of Mackay's regiment, offered their services to Gustavus Adolphus, the "Great King of Sweden, the champion of Protestantism." The offer was willingly accepted, the men being well known for their bravery, and their steady conduct in quarters as well as in the camp and in the field. Colonel Robert Munro in His Expedition says that the "Baron of Fowlis was allowed a free table to entertain an Earl, being ordinarily above sixteen person at the table, his visitors, horses and servants, entertained accordingly." He also states that his "Chief and cousin, the Baron of Fowlis, being in his travels in France a little prodigal in his spending, redacted his estate to a weak point, being advised by his friends timely to look to the wounds of his house and family, and to forsee the best cure to keep burden of his estate, having engaged his revenues fourteen years to pay his creditors, he went beyond sea a volunteer to Germany with Mackay's regiment, well accompanied with a part of his nearest friends, and having the patience to attend his fortune, his first employment was to be a Captain of a Company of Scots soldiers levied by hemself, and thereafter advanced to be a Colonel of horse and foot of strangers, under the invincible King of Sweden of worthy memory."

After further reference to the same circumstances, he says, "Here we see that the Baron of Fowlis, of worthy memory, thought it no disparagement at first to follow my Lord of Reay and his regiment as a volunteer, till he had seen some service, and attained unto some experience; and beginning with a Company, coming at last with credit to be Colonel over horse and foot, and that to animate others of his name and kindred to follow his example, rather to live honourably abroad and with credit, than to encroach (as many do) on their friends at home, as we say in Scotland, leaping at the half loaf, while as others through virtue live nobly abroad served with silver plate and attendance."

Having thus entered the service of Gustavus Adolphus, the Black Baron set out with the Swedish army for Rugen where he landed in March, 1630. He entered Stettin in Pomerania in June following, his Company being one of the first three--all commanded by Munros--that arrived. It was about this time that he was promoted to Colonel commanding a regiment of foot. Between July, 1630, and the following February he greatly distinguished himself by his gallantry and successful achievements. In July 1631, he, with his own regiment alone, stormed and took possession of the fortified castle of Bloc in Mecklenburg, while on the march to join the Swedish army at Werben on the conflux of the Havel and the Elbe, which was waiting there for the advance of the Imperial forces under the celebrated Count Von Tilly. About the end of the following August, Colonel Munro, at the head of his regiment, was at Wittenburg along with the King of Sweden, by whom he was appointed to the command of a cavalry regiment in addition to his Colonelcy of infantry. He at the same time received many other tokens of His Majesty's confidence and the Royal appreciation of his personal bravery and military skill. The famous battle of Leipsie fought in September, 1631, where Tilly was defeated by Gustavus, was shared in by the Munros, who by their last charge contributed most materially to the victory of the Swedish army.

During the wars of the 17th century, especially in Germany under Gustavus Adolphus, there were engaged three Generals, eight Colonels, five Lieutenant-Colonels, eleven Mojors, over thirty Captains and a large number of subalterns bearing the name Munro.

During the lull in the campaign towards the end of 1631 Colonel Munro, after an absence of five years, visited his native land. He, however, remained but a few months in Britain, and returned to the seat of war in Germany about the date of Tilly's death in April, 1632. He subsequently bore a conspicuous part in the sanguinary battle of Lutzen, on 6 Nov following, where the "Great Gustavus, the Champion and Deliverer of God's Israel," fell in the glorious hour of victory, after completely defeating Wallenstein, the new Imperial leader of the German army.

The successful military career of the Black Baron of Foulis was, however, fast approaching its end. In one of the many skirmishes which occurred during the Thirty Years' War, he was wounded in the right foot by a musket ball while crossing the Upper Danube with the Swedish troops, under Bernhard, Duke of Saxe-Weimar, and was thereafter carried to Ulm, in Wurtenburg, near at hand. There his wound was dressed, but he fell into a low fever because of the inflammation of his foot, and every effort made for his recovery proved unavailing. He died at Ulm in March or April 1633, about forty-four years of age and was buried there. The following account of his death is given by his cousin, Colonel Robert Munro of Obsdale:--

"My Cousin Fowlis being shot in the foot, retired to Rhue to be cured, who through the smart of his wound fell into a languishing fever; and as the wound was painful to the body, so the sinful body was painful to the soul, the body being endangered except the wound were cured, and the soul was not sound till the body's sin were healed, and both for six weeks did much smart the patient while as his wounds were dressed. but though his bodily wound was incurable, yet his soul was cured by the punishment of his body. For all the time he, like to a good Christian, made himself night and day familiar by prayers unto God, till he found reconciliation through Christ. So that his end was glorious, having long smarted under correction, though his life was painful. O happy wounds that killed the body, being they were the means to save the soul by bringing him to repentence! Let no friend then bedew their eyes for him that lived honourable as a soldier, and died so happy as a good Christian."

Robert left no male heirs and so was succeeded by his brother, Hector, in 1633.

In an inventory accompanying the last will and testament, of Sir Robert Gordon of Gordonstoun dated 1 Mar 1656 is an interesting item -- "item be Mistress Mary Haynes, relict of the umquhile Robert Munro of Fowlis, fifty-three pounds six shillings and eight pennies, with the annual rent thereof." This entry shows that Robert took his second wife home with him to Scotland after the Newcastle affair, and that she outlived him.

During Robert's time, a dispute arose between the Earls of Sutherland and Caithness, caused by the latter attempting to hunt on the lands of the former. The Earl of Sutherland raised his followers to resist his Lordship of Caithness. Robert Munro, being closely connected by marriage with the house of Sutherland, sent a number of his clan under the leadership of Robert Munro of Contullich to the aid of his kinsman. The Mackays and the Macleods of Assynt also went to the assistance of the Earl of Sutherland. The Earl of Caithness, hearing of the army raised to resist him, at once collected his vassals and proceeded to Sutherland as far as Bengrime. The allied forces of his opponents were encamped about three miles beyond. Caithness having been made aware of the large body of men brought against him sent messengers to Sutherland offering to arrange for a peaceful settlement of their differences. His proposals were, however, rejected and the reply forwarded to him was to the effect that if he and his army should remain where they were until next morning they would be assured of battle. The men of Caithness on getting this answer, Sir Robert Gordon says, "left their stuff and carriage and went away by break of day in a fearful confusion, flying and hurling together in such headlong haste, that everyone increased the fear of his fellow-companion, upon the good report that was made by their own men of the Earl of Sutherland's army, which by this time had advance in this order: Mackay with the Strathnaver men were on the right wing; the Munros and Macleods were on the left; Earl John himself with the Sutherland men were in the middle battle; having sent his vanguard a little before him, conducted by Patrick Gordon and Donald Mackay. In this order they marched early in the morning towards the place where the Earl of Caithness was encamped. On arriving there they found that the enemy had precipitately fled during the night. They resolved to follow him; but before doing so they gathered a number of stones, threw them into a cairn, and called it Carn-teichidh, that is, 'the Flight Cairn,' or Heap in mamory of the flight, and which is yet to be seen hard by the hill of Bengrime." Peace was, however, soon after established between the two Earls, and the Munros returned home without engaging in battle, much, it is said, to their disappointment.

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Robert married Margaret Sutherland about 24 Nov 1610. Margaret was born est 1589; died about Jan 1616. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married Mary Haynes in 1618 in London, , Greater London, England. Mary was born about 1591; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married Marion Mackintosh about 1624. Marion was born about 1591; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Hector was originally trained for the church, but at an early age he decided on a military career. He went with his brother to join the army in Denmark and served as an officer with distinction in Sir Donald Mackay's regiment. Sir Donald was Hector's brother-in-law.

When the services of this famous corps were transferred to the King of Sweden in 1629, Hector accompanied his brother officers and subsequently served in the German campaign under Gustavus Adolphus. There, because of his courage and bravery, he rose to the rank of Colonel and had the command of a regiment.

On the death of his brother the Black Baron, Colonel Hector temporarily returned to Scotland to take possession of the family estates and assume his position as head of his house. While in London, on his journey to the North, he waited upon King Charles I, by whom he was graciously received, and was shortly afterwards in 1634, created a Knight Baronet in the order of Nova Scotia, with a nominal estate of 16,000 acres. The Royal patent, or diploma, conferring the title is dated 7 Jun 1634.

Having arranged his family affairs--all sadly dilapidated by his brother's expensive habits--Sir Hector returned to Germany to resume his military career in the civil war still carried on there. He "took shipping from Cromarty," and safely landed at Hamburg, in April, 1635, but died the same month in that town. He was buried at "Buckstchood [or Buxtehude], in the Old Land," on the River Elbe, in his forty-third year, about the same age as his brother when he died, the lives of both being much shortened by the hardships which they had endured in the various and arduous campaigns in which they served with so much distinction.

Hector was succeeded by his only son, Hector.

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

[Alexander Munro] «i»Eldest son of Hugh Munro of Ardulle (d. 1659) & Ellen Clunas; went to German wars (1626) with Col. Sir Hector Munro of Foulis, & killed there; unmarried, predeceasing father [MacKenzie shows him as succeeding, but Munro Tree does not]. (No Alexander Munro mentioned in Col. Robert Mokro, «u»His Expeditions with the Worthy Scots Regiment«/u», but some are given without Christian names.)

Munro tree (M/51) MHM pp. 396, 397; Chron Acc ( p. 29).
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Hector married Mary MacKay in Jul 1619 in Tongue, , Sutherland, Scotland. Mary was born about 1594; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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

Mr Hector Munro of Fowlis succeeded his father A D 1588 and married Anne daughter to Hugh Fraser Lord Lovat by whom he had Robert Hector and Margaret...

...dr Margaret m Alexander Mackenzie of Davochmaluack (Macfarlane's Gen Colls 179)...

Ref: "History of the Munros" by A. Mackenzie - p. 72

3. Margaret, who married Alexander Mackenzie, IV. of Davochmaluag, a devoted Loyalist during the Civil War, with issue--two sons and three daughters.

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Family/Spouse: Alexander MacKenzie. Alexander was born about 1592 in Of, Davochmaluack, , Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - 1978 - R/3, R/4, R/25, T, V

"History of the Munros" by A. Mackenzie - 1898 - p. 68, 74-75, 169-171, 211, 284

Clan Munro files - Stroud, Anna Margaret

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - p. ii

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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: Catherine Gordon. Catherine was born about 1592; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Robert served in the 30 Year War under Gustavos Adolphus. In 1642 he went to Ireland with his brother, Daniel and seized Belfast on behalf of the Scottish Estates and English Parliament on 14 May 1644. They both then settled in Ireland in the 1650s.

Robert married the widow of the 2nd Viscount Montgomery of Ards and gained several townlands in County Down as a dowry.

Robert's death date is in doubt. Mackenzie says 1675, but some think he lived into the 1680's.

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - 1978 - R/3, R/4, R/21, V
"History of the Munros" by A. Mackenzie - 1898 - p. 78, 169, 210-264, 284
"The Highland Clans" by Moncreiffe & Hicks - 1967 - p. 157
"The Highlander" - Sep/Oct 1987 - p. 52

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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 Maver. Jean was born about 1594 in Of, Maverston, Morayshire, Urquhart; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Lady Jean Alexander. Jean was born about 1600; died in 1670. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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The following is from "Foulis Castle and the Monroes of Lower Iveagh" by Horace Monroe - Foreword

This book is an attempt to supply an omission in Alexander Mackenzie's work - "The History of the Munros of Foulis" - to which the writer of this memoir is much indebted. There is no mention in Mackenzie's book of the Irish branch of the family, nor even of that son of the Scotch house who became the progenitor of the Irish branch.

Major Daniel Munro of the house of Obsdale was a man of no small importance, and if "I sing of arms and of a man" I do so because upon this soldier of General Robert Munro's army the Irish branch of the family depends. Daniel Munro went with his brother, Robert Munro, and his nephew, George Munro, to Ireland in 1642. His is honourably named in the history of the long campaign which began in 1641, and his dispatch to the Marquis of Ormonde, Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, dated 3 May 1649 is preserved in Trinity College, Dublin, while the public records of Ireland show that in 1666 lands in Lower Iveagh were granted to him for services rendered to the crown.

This third son of George Munro of Obsdale, the link between the Scotch and Irish Munros, is the son of the house of Foulis through whom the Monroes of Lower Iveagh claim their ancient origin.

Horace Monroe - Wimbledon, 1929
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Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - R/23

"John Munro of Daan his 4 son married Beatrix daughter to Hugh Ross of Achancloich by whom he had only one daughter and his estate fell to his brother Andrew the Tutor."

"John's widow m Andrew Ross of Shandwick (Ross Es. 10, 27); dr was named Katharine (Gen. Retours 18 Mch 1618, RPC vii 291)."

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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

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Family/Spouse: Isobel Ross. Isobel was born est 1600; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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Family/Spouse: Marie Sinclair. Marie was born est 1602; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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Family/Spouse: Scourys. was born est 1600; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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Family/Spouse: David Dunbar. David was born about 1603 in Of, Inverness; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/3

"...Robert vicar of Urquhart and minister of Kiltearn had son Hector..."

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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

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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]

Notes:

On 4 Jun 1616, John was a member of the assize held in the Tolbooth, Inverness when John, 17th Earl of Sutherland was served heir to his father. Later in 1630, he was a member of the assize held at the same place when the same Earl John was declared lawful heir to his three predecessors in that earldom.

In 1617, he was one of the arbiters chosen to settle a boundary dispute which arose between John, Earl of Sutherland and Sir Donald Mackay of Farr, Lord Reay.

John received the lands of Achnagullan in the Forestry of Fairwatter through a sasine dated 2 Jan 1635, and on 28 Apr 1637, there is sasine on a charter by John Munro of Limlair to David Ross of Balnagowan of the same lands of Achnagullan.

Sir Alexander Gordon of Navidale, writing from Dornoch to his brother, Sir Robert Gordon, on the 23rd of May, 1636, adds the following postscript:--

"The Earl of Sutherland, my Lord Reay, and I, with other friends, convened at Tain, the tenth of this month, for settling the Laird of Fowlis his estate, wherein the government of the estate was in question betwixt Obsdale and Limlair; which all friends in one voice offered to Obsdale with Limlair's consent, yet Obsdale refused the same. So we all in one voice found Limlair so reasonable in all things that we have laid the burden of all upon Limlair until it please God the child be fourteen years of age. So I beseech you, whatever you hear about Limlair to the contrary, do not believe it, seeing Limlair has given contentment to all the friends for the weal of the House of Fowlis." (The Sutherland Book, vol. ii, pp. 164-65.)

He commanded a division of the Covenanting army, 4000 strong, which, under George 2nd Earl of Seaforth, marched in May 1639 to Morayshire for the purpose of opposing the advance of the Royalists to the North Highlands. they camped at Speyside, to keep the Gordons and their friends from entering into Moray, and remained there until the pacification which was signed on 20 Jun 1639. Both Colonel John Munro and the Earl of Seaforth, following the example of Montrose, soon after severed their connection with the Covenanters and joined the other side.

On 5 Feb 1649, Charles II was proclaimed King of Scotland at the Market Cross of Edinburgh. Charles declined the humiliating terms offered to him by the Scottish faction and it was decided by Charles and his friends in exile that Montrose should make another attempt to recover the kingdom. Meanwhile, John had switched sides a second time to coordinate a rising in the north under Thomas Mackenzie of Pluscardine, Sir Thomas Urquhart of Cromarty, Colonel Hugh Fraser of Lovat and himself, Colonel John Munro of Limlair.

On 22 Feb they entered Inverness, expelled the troops from the garrison and demolished the walls and fortifications. On 26 Feb, John was a member of a Council of War which resolved to take the whole customs and excise of the six northern counties of Scotland into their own hands. General Leslie was sent North against them and on his aproach, they retired to the mountains of Ross-shire and Leslie proceeded to Fortrose and placed a garrison in Chanonry Castle.

Leslie succeeded in arranging satisfactory terms with Colonel Munro, Urquhart of Cromarty, and Colonel Hugh Fraser, but Mackenzie of Pluscardine refused to listen and when General Leslie returned south, Mackenzie descended from his mountain fastness and retook the castle.

It became known that Montrose had recently landed in Caithness, so preparations were made to send a force north to meet him, and Lieutenant Colonel Strachan was sent with a few troops of horse. On his arrival in Ross-shire, Strachan was joined by about 500 men under Colonel John Munro of Limlair, David Ross of Balnagowan, and the Earl of Sutherland. They assembled at Tain, while the Royalists were encamped at Culrain, Kincardine Parish. Montrose did not have the faintest idea that the enemy was so near him.

Colonel Strachan called a Council of War, at which it was decided that the Earl of Sutherland should immediately, by a circuitous movement, attack the rear of Montrose's position, to prevent him from joining with his natural brother, Henry Graham, who he had left behind him in Caithness to raise ment to join the King's standard.

At the same time, it was resolved that Colonel Strachan, the Munros and Rosses with five troops of horse under Colonel John Munro and Ross of Balnagowan, should march forward to Culrain and attack Montrose in the level country before he could get to the hills in his rear. It was believed that Montrose wanted to move into the hills as soon as General Leslie approached with his 4000 horse and foot.

On 27 Apr 1650, Colonel Strachan's force marched from Tain to Mid-Fearn, within a few miles of the enemy. That evening, Colonel Strachan and his officers, Munro, Ross, Kerr, Hacket, and Montgomery, were deliberating whether they should immediately move forward or wait until Monday, to avoid fighting on the Lord's Day, when they received word that Montrose had already advanced to Kerbester, (later named Carbisdale), a movement which brought him six miles nearer to their position. Because of this they began making arrangements to attack him at once.

Colonel Strachan hid his men among the broom on the moor and sent out a party of scouts under Captain Andrew Munro, Limlair's second son, to reconnoiter. The Captain soon returned and reported that Montrose had sent out a body of forty horse to ascertain Strachan's movements. In order to deceive Montrose's scouts, one troop of horse was ordered out of the broom. This was the only force observed by the enemy scouts and they returned to report what they had seen. This intelligence threw Montrose completely off guard, since he thought that the whole strength of his opponents consisted of a single troop of horse, and he made no special preparations for defending himself.

Strachan formed his men into four divisions. He led the first which consisted of about a hundred horsemen. The second had over eighty and was commanded by General Hacket. The third division was commanded by Captain Hutcheson and contained about forty. The forth division, let by Colonel John Munro, Ross of Balnagowan and Quarter-Master Shaw, consisted of the Munros, Rosses and musketeers.

Strachan advanced with his single division in order to make it appear that Montrose was being attacked by the entire force. He then brought up the other three divisions in rapid succession with the goal of creating a panic among the enemy who would believe that they were about to engage a large army.

The strategy worked brilliantly. Montrose, alarmed at the sudden appearance of successive waves of cavalry, ordered his men to retire to a wood upon a craggy hill a short distance to his rear, but before they could reach the wood, Strachan's troopers overtook them and charged them furiously.

The Danish troops at first received the charge with firmness, but after discharging a volley among the advancing horse, they fled into the wood. Most of the Orcadians, however, threw down their arms in terror and begged for their lives. Colonel Munro and Balnagowan, with their clansmen, rushed after the Danes into the wood and killed a great number of them, while no fewer than two hundred of them were drowned while attempting to cross the Oykel.

For some time, Montrose made strenuous efforts to rally his men, and personally fought with his accutomed bravery, but all in vain. He had his horse shot under him, and seeing that the day was irretrievably lost, he mounted Lord Fendraught's horse, which that young nobleman offered him, and galloped off the field.

As soon as he got out of the enemy's reach, he dismounted, threw away his sword, removed his military cloak decorated with the Star of the Garter, swam across the Oykel, changed clothes with an ordinary Highland soldier, and directed the flight up Strath-Oykel. In the engagement, he lost ten officers and 386 men killed, while Colonel Strachan had only two men wounded and one trooper drowned. The victors returned to Tain with 31 captured officers and 400 other prisoners.







The prisoners were kept at Tain until General Leslie came and gave orders to send them south to Edinburgh to the estates of Scotland.

Montrose accompanied by the Earl of Kinnoul and six or seven others, continued his weary flight for three days up Strath-Oykel in the directin of Assynt, almost perishing of anxiety, hunger, and fatigue. Colonel John Munro's daughter, Christian, was married to Neil Macleod of Assynt, who was instructed to apprehend any fugitives who might enter the boundaries of his estate. He was especially warned to watch for Montrose.

Macleod sent out parties to look for the Marquis and finally captured him. Montrose offered a large sum of money if Macleod would release him, but Macleod refused. Montrose and Major Sinclair were sent as prisoners to Ardvreack Castle, and Macleod wrote to General Leslie informing him of the capture. Major General Holborn was dispatched to bring the captive south.

The spot where the battle took place has ever since been known among the natives as "Creag-na-Caoineadh", or the Rock of Lamentation.

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - L/79, R/24,
R/25

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
86-87, 485-494

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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: Janet Gray. Janet was born about 1596; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In a sasine dated 7 Jun 1655, Janet received liferent in the Easter quarter of the lands of Nonikiln.

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - R/24

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
485

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Birth:
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Family/Spouse: Col. Alexander Ross, of Pitkerie. Alexander was born est 1594 in Of, Pitkerie, Scotland; died in 1649. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Janet married Rev. David Ross, of Logie in 1655. David was born est 1594 in Of, Logie Easter, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - L/40, R/24

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
485

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Family/Spouse: Rev. David Munro. David (son of Donald Munro, Of Tarlogie and Janet Denoon) was born about 1596 in Of, Kiltearn, Scotland; died in in Of, Tain, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Anabella was the third wife of Alexander Maclean, of Dochgarroch.

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - R/24

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
485

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Annabella married Alexander MacLean, of Dochgarroch in 1628. Alexander was born est 1598 in Of, Dochgarroch, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Hector was the 'young man Hector Catvalls sonne' who was fatally wounded at Nuremberg in Aug 1632.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
480

(2) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/46

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Birth:
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Notes:

Catherine was married and had children.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
480

(2) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/46

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Notes:

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(The following is from R. W. Munro's genealogy notes - card 398)
«i»
Andrew Munro, yr. of Katewell Son of George Munro of Katewell & Euphemia Munro; named in charter of Katewell to father by Robert Munro of Foulis, 21 May 1617, as lawful first-born son by that marriage; d. by August 1635, when next brother David was his heir, probably died before father, not found on record as 'of Katewell'.

Munro Tree (Q/46); Mackenzie p. 480; Foulis Writs 163, 196; Munros of Katewell, by RWM (1983), note 8.«/i»
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Andrew died before his father. He was not married.

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/46

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
480

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Notes:

David married his second cousin, Agnes Munro. He appears as portioner of Katewell in 1641, so his estate may have been divided in his lifetime.

Error alert: Mackenzie has David as the son of Euphemia Munro. Boggs has David as the son of Catherine Mackenzie.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
392, 480
(2) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/46, Q/47

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

«i»Alexander Munro of Katewell fl 1687/8 Son of David Munro of Katewell & Agnes Munro; described as David's eldest lawful son 15 Jan 1687, date of charter by Sir John Munro of Foulis under which Alexander was given Sasine of 2-1/2 oxgate lands of Katewell (David had been called 'portioner of Katewell' 1641); as Alexander of Katewell gave disposition of 2-1/2 oxgate lands of Katewell to George Dallas of St. Martins, W.S., 8 Sep 1688; MacKenzie says Alexander was tenant of Teachait & had at least 2 sons - George (Teachait & Kellaig) & John (d. 1724).

Munro Tree Q/47; Mackenzie, 480, 481; Foulis Writs nos. 276, 277, 279; Register of Deeds 1687 - National Archives of Scotland, ref RD 67/252 ; RWM, The Munros of Katewell (1983) note 17.«/i»
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Birth:
Katewell

Died:
"Westmoreland, Virginia"

David married Agnes Munro in 1620 in Evanton, , Ross and Cromarty, Scotland. Agnes (daughter of Rev. Alexander Munro and Janet Cumming) was born in 1599 in Durness, , Sutherland, Scotland; died in in , , Ross and Cromarty, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Florence and Murdo had children.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
480

(2) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/46

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

Family/Spouse: Murdo MacKenzie. Murdo was born about 1586; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref. (2) does not mention Ann.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
480

(2) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/39, Q/46

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

Notes:

Ref. (2) places Agnes as a daughter of George and his second wife, Euphemia. It appears that ref. (2) has combined Agnes and her half sister, Ann, into one person, although other explanations are possible.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
480

(2) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/46

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Birth:
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Family/Spouse: Hugh Munro, Of Mid-Swordale. Hugh (son of William Munro, of Mid-Swordale and Euphemia Ross, of Achnacloich) was born about 1578 in Of, Mid-Swordale, Scotland; died in in , , , Germany. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Hugh Munro of Teaninich married Christane, daughter of William Cuthbert of Castlehill.

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) M/11

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/10

"Robert of Teaninich married Janet daughter to Hugh Munro of Assint by whom he had Hugh George William and John and his 2d wife had Lieutenant Donald."

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

"Hugh of Teaninich married Christane daughter to William Cuthbert of Castlehill by whom he had Hugh next he married Munro of Tarlogies daughter."

On 5 Jun 1644, Hugh received from Sir Robert Innes of that Ilk, a charter of confirmation of the lands of Teaninich alienated to him by his father in 1624.

On 22 Dec 1649, he received at Elgin, a loan from James Farquhar, merchant of Aberdeen, in the amount of 5780 merks Scots. He was to repay the loan at the rate of 100 bolls per year with interest of 8%, delivering the goods free of charge to Alness beach between 1 Apr and 31 May each year. In security, Hugh put up all of his lands within the parish of Alness.

Hugh made the annual payments until the debt was reduced to 3756 pounds when James Farquhar insisted upon being paid the full amount. Since Hugh couldn't come up with the money, James pressured him to sell Teaninich. Hugh finally did sell his estate to his cousin, Hugh Munro of Tearivan.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
417-421

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

Birth:
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA - email: Alger@alum.mit.edu

Family/Spouse: Christian Cuthbert. Christian was born about 1589 in Of, Castlehill, Inverness, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Janet Munro. Janet (daughter of Donald Munro, Of Tarlogie) was born est 1607; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/10

"Robert of Teaninich married Janet daughter to Hugh Munro of Assint by whom he had Hugh George William and John and his 2d wife had Lieutenant Donald."

George was a Writer and Notary Public in Alness, who wrote and witnessed a number of charters that were preserved in the Teaninich charter chest.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
417

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

Notes:

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/10

"Robert of Teaninich married Janet daughter to Hugh Munro of Assint by whom he had Hugh George William and John and his 2d wife had Lieutenant Donald."

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
417

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

Notes:

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/10

"Robert of Teaninich married Janet daughter to Hugh Munro of Assint by whom he had Hugh George William and John and his 2d wife had Lieutenant Donald."

John was a Notary Public. He had no children.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
417

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

Notes:

Colonel Hugh Mackay of Scourie

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - M/31

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
469

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Birth:
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Family/Spouse: Ann Corbet. Ann was born about 1600 in Of, Arboll, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
469

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Birth:
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Family/Spouse: Christian Munro. Christian (daughter of Robert Munro) was born about 1586; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

William served as a colonel in the army.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
469

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Birth:
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Notes:

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
469

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Birth:
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Notes:

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
469

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Birth:
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Notes:

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
469

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Birth:
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Notes:

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
469


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Birth:
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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 and after her decease he married Margaret daughter to Donald McKy of Scoury by whom he had Donald he had a Natural son John."

Margaret was the daughter of Donald Mackay of Scourie.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
349, 469

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:

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

[Alexander Munro] «i»Eldest son of Hugh Munro of Ferrytown of Obsdale & Anna 'Pyper' or Morrison; settled in Inveran, Sutherland; m. Rose Munro, Assynt, with issue - Donald (killed in German wars).

Allan Tree (M/41); Mackenzie 382, 470; Chron Acc. 28
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References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - M/41

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
382

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Birth:
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Notes:

In addition to the sons who are listed, Christian (or Christane) and Alexander had several daughters who were 'honourably married.'

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/19, Q/37

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

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Birth:
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Family/Spouse: Alexander MacKenzie, Of Coul. Alexander was born about 1581 in Of, Coul, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Robert Munro of Assynt, I of Inveran and Auchness was Montrose's 'chief scootmaster' in the Carbisdale campaign of 1650. Robert had three sons in Montrose's army.

He was a member of the Assize held at Inverness on 4 Jun 1616 where John, eighteenth Earl of Sutherland, was served heir to his father, Earl John. He was also a member of an Assize held in the Tolbooth, Inverness in 1630, when the same Earl John was declared lawful heir to the three previous Earls of Sutherland.

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/19, Q/20,
R/2

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
61, 470-472

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Birth:
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Family/Spouse: Margaret Munro. Margaret (daughter of Robert Munro, XVI of Foulis and Elizabeth Rose) was born est 1593; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

John served as Captain in the Danish Service then Lieutenant Colonel (Ref (2) says Captain) in Colonel Robert Munro of Obsdale's regiment under Gustavus Adolphus. He was serving as Colonel in the army of King Charles I when he was killed at the battle of Edgehill.

His is specially mentioned for the undaunted bravery he displayed at the skirmish of the Pass of Oldenburg, where a number of Munros fell. Colonel Munro, in his "Expedition", says of him that during the battle a barrel of powder accidentally exploded while the contents were being distributed to the soldiers. The enemy attempted to take advantage of the mishap and pressed to force the Pass. Captain John Munro and a few musketeers stood their ground and through their valor, forced the enemy to retire so that the Pass was cleared.

In 1628, John returned with a number of hisclansmen, having "Long David Munro as Lieutenant." His company, fully made up, quartered at Langland. About this time, he was promoted to the rank of Major, and in 1630 to that of Lieutenant Colonel. He commanded the regiment at the battle of Leipsic, and is honorably mentioned for his conspicuous bravery in that action.

On his return home, King Charles I gave him command of an infantry regiment and he was present at the battle of Edgehill. He was killed fighting bravely at the head of his regiment in that engagement.

He was apparently unmarried.

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/19, Q/36

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
61, 470-471

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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

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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:

Hugh Munro of Mid Swordell and his son, George, went with the Laird of Fowlis to the German wars in 1626. He died there.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
466, 480

(2) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/38, Q/39

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Birth:
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Family/Spouse: Agnes Munro. Agnes (daughter of George Munro, II of Katewell and Agnes Munro) was born about 1580; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/38

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
466

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Notes:

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(The following is from "The Monroe Book" - by Dr. J. S. Guilford - p. 12)

«i»It is assumed that Robert did not survive. He was, after all, the uncle of John and Hugh and thus an older man. However, we believe that we have found him in Windsor, Connecticut as is shown by the following records published in Records of the Particular Court of Connecticut 1639-1663 (Conn. Hist. Soc. and Soc. of Colonial Wars in the State of Conn., 1928). On 1 March 1654/5, "Robrt Munroe Scotchman hauving Sould 2 quarts of Liquor to the Indyans Contrary to Law is adjudged to pay for the same according to the Law £20 & hee is to bee secured till the fine bee secured to this Comon wealth" (p. 140). On the first Thursday in March, 1665/6, "Robert Munroe Complaines of John Bissell for missdimenor in taking the lock from the seller dore whereby his liquors weare indangered if not indammaged" (p. 161). At the Quarter Courte in Hartford 5 June 1656. "Rob: Munrow plt. Contra Rich. Sexton defendt in the fencing to the dammage of 15 pounds" (p. 168). The same year, "Rob: Munrow plt. Cont Rich. Sexton defendt in an action about fence being defective the jury findes for the plt.: 50 Shill which is to be deducted out of Sexton his rent and Costs of Courte" (p. 169). There is no further record of Robert in any history, but at least we know that he was in the liquor business at Windsor by 1655.«/i»
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Robert may have been banished to America along with two of his nephews after the Battle of Worcester. Robert, John and Hugh Munrow were listed as prisoners shipped from London on the "John & Sarah" on 11 Nov 1651 bound for Boston, Massachusetts.

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/38

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
466

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Birth:
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Notes:

Error alert: Some researchers says George was the son of Hugh Munro of Assynt instead of his grandson.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
466

(2) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/38, Q/41

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

Birth:
George was born at Assynt.

Family/Spouse: Marjory Ross. Marjory (daughter of Hugh Ross) was born est 1615 in , , Sutherland, Scotland; died about 1648 in , , , Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ferquhar was born out of wedlock.

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Q/38

"William Munro of Mid Swordell married Euffem daughter to Hugh Ross of Achnacloich by whom he had Hugh George Hector and Robert he had also a naturall son Ferquhar."

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Notes:

Walter Ross, IV of Invercharron

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/43

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
285, 469-470

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Walter married Isabella Monro after 25 Jul 1614. Isabella (daughter of Andrew Monro, of Milntown & Dochcouty and Catherine Urquhart) was born about 1593; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Robert was the ancestor of the Rosses of Easter Fearn.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
470

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.
470

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Notes:

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
470

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Notes:

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
470

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Family/Spouse: William Ross, Of Priesthill. William was born est 1585 in Of, Priesthill, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

David Ross, II of Pitcalnie.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
470

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.
470

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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: Donald MacLeod, Of Assynt. Donald was born about 1583 in Of, Assynt, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Christian and Donald had several children.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
469

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Birth:
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Family/Spouse: Donald MacKay. Donald (son of Donald MacKay, Of Scourie and Euphemia Munro) was born about 1584 in Of, Scourie, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Hugh was served heir to his father on 21 Jan 1617.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
470

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

Notes:

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - L/94

"Andrew of Meikle Allan married Marion daughter to Mr John Ross of Little Tarrel by whom he had David and John and three daughters Christan Janet and Helen."

"Andrew's wife was Margaret and son John 'indweller in Bathgate'.

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Family/Spouse: Andrew Monro. Andrew (son of Donald Monro, of Meikle Allan and Janet Ross) was born in 1600 in Of, Meikle Allan; died in 1680. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
349, 480

(2) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - M/5, Q/46

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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: George Munro, II of Katewell. George (son of George Munro, I of Katewell and Mary Symonds) was born about 1560 in Cromarty, , Ross and Cromarty, Scotland; died in 1614 in Evanton, , Ross and Cromarty, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Robert Munro, VI of Coul, and V of Balconie

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - M/5, 9M/6

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
348-349, 471

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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: Isobel Munro. Isobel (daughter of Hector Munro, Of Assynt and Isobel Dunbar) was born est 1593; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Margaret MacKay. Margaret (daughter of Donald MacKay, Of Scourie and Euphemia Munro) was born est 1595; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Notes:

George went with Fowlis to the German wars.

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) M/5

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/5

"Hugh Munro of Balcony married Euffem daughter to Andrew Munro of Miltown by whom he had Robert George John Ferquhar William and Andrew who went the last five to the German wars with Fowlis and a daughter Agnes who married George Munro of Catweall."

George was not married.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
348

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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.

Notes:

John went with Fowlis to the German wars.

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/5

"Hugh Munro of Balcony married Euffem daughter to Andrew Munro of Miltown by whom he had Robert George John Ferquhar William and Andrew who went the last five to the German wars with Fowlis and a daughter Agnes who married George Munro of Catweall."

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
348

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:

Farquhar went with Fowlis to the German wars.

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/5

"Hugh Munro of Balcony married Euffem daughter to Andrew Munro of Miltown by whom he had Robert George John Ferquhar William and Andrew who went the last five to the German wars with Fowlis and a daughter Agnes who married George Munro of Catweall."

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Birth:
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Notes:

William went with Fowlis to the German wars.

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/5

"Hugh Munro of Balcony married Euffem daughter to Andrew Munro of Miltown by whom he had Robert George John Ferquhar William and Andrew who went the last five to the German wars with Fowlis and a daughter Agnes who married George Munro of Catweall."

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
348

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Birth:
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Notes:

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(The following is from the genealogy notes of R. W. Munro)

[Andrew Munro] «i»Fifth son of Hugh Munro of Balconie (d. c.1640) & Euphemia Monro; said to have gone to the German Wars with Robert Munro of Foulis (ie 1626-1633) & his own brothers George, John, Farquhar, & William.

Munro Tree M/5; Mackenzie, p. 348; ? {Col. Robert Monro, His Expedition with the Worthy Scots Regiment, vol. i, pp.17, [91], 69, 82-3, 84; op cit, vol. ii, p. 137; Sutherland Book, vol. ii, p. 156}
«/i»**********

Andrew went with Fowlis to the German wars.

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/5

"Hugh Munro of Balcony married Euffem daughter to Andrew Munro of Miltown by whom he had Robert George John Ferquhar William and Andrew who went the last five to the German wars with Fowlis and a daughter Agnes who married George Munro of Catweall."

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
348

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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.

Notes:

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) M/51

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/51

"Hugh of Ardullie married Helen daughter to Clunes Bailzie of Cromartie by whom he had Alexr. and John who left no succession Robert William Hector and 4 daughters."

Ellen (or Helen) Clunas (or Clunes) was the daughter of Bailie Clunas, Cromarty.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
396

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

[Alexander Munro] «i»Eldest son of Hugh Munro of Ardulle (d. 1659) & Ellen Clunas; went to German wars (1626) with Col. Sir Hector Munro of Foulis, & killed there; unmarried, predeceasing father [MacKenzie shows him as succeeding, but Munro Tree does not]. (No Alexander Munro mentioned in Col. Robert Mokro, «u»His Expeditions with the Worthy Scots Regiment«/u», but some are given without Christian names.)

Munro tree (M/51) MHM pp. 396, 397; Chron Acc ( p. 29).
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Birth:
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Family/Spouse: Hugh Munro, of Ardullie. Hugh (son of Rev. William Munro and Isabel Thornton) was born about 1583; died on 6 Jan 1659. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - L/69, Q/2

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
432, 509

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Family/Spouse: John Munro. John (son of Andrew Munro, I of Novar and Barbara Robertson) was born about 1613; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Hugh Munro of Fyres.

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) - Q/3 & Q/4

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/6, Q/3, Q/4

...dr Isobel m Hugh of Fyrish.

John Munro of Fyres married Helen daughter to Hugh Munro of Teaninich by whom he had Hugh Major David Munro slain in France without succession and John.

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: "History of the Munros" by A. Mackenzie - p. 69

On the 10th of March, 1592-93, Alexander Irving, heir apparent of Drum, becomes cautioner for Mr Hector Munro of Fowlis for 3000 merks that the tenants of the Earldom of Ross and Lordship of Ardmanach shall be harmless of him and his clan, Mr Hector himself, Hector Munro of Assint, and Hugh Munro portioner of Fyrish, becoming surities in relief of Irving.

As oldest son suceeded to estates of Fyrish in Kildermorie. Married Isobel Munro, daughter of Robert Munro of Balconie with issue of several daughters and six sons:

JOHN - heir and sucessor; died 1692 without male issue.
HECTOR
DAVID - suceeded brother John to Fyrish estates; died 1704 without issue.
REV. ALEXANDER - suceeded brother David as representative of Fyrish line, but
WITHOUT FYRISH ESTATES. Noted clergyman; Principal of Univ. of
Edinburgh; first of Fyrish line to spell name MONRO.
GEORGE
HUGH * - of Tullochue in Kildermorie; progenitor of Munros of Knockancuirn and
Linlair

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

Ref (1) p. 457 calls him Hugh Munro of Fyrish, Contullich, and Kildermorie.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
417, 432-433, 457

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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:
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Died:
Fyrish

Family/Spouse: Isobell Munro. Isobell (daughter of Robert Munro, Of Balconie and Isobel Munro) was born about 1619; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Major David Munro was killed in France. He left no succession.

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) - Q/3

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Q/3

"John Munro of Fyres married Helen daughter to Hugh Munro of Teaninich by whom he had Hugh Major David Munro slain in France without succession and John."

"...for son David see Invss Sasines."

David received from his father, the lands of Kildermorie. He entered the Army and attained the rank of Major, when he was killed in battle in France before 1653. His estates in Fyrish and Kildermorie passed to his brother Hugh in 1653.

He and Agnes had no children.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
432

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Birth:
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Family/Spouse: Agnes Spencer. Agnes was born est 1621; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) - Q/3

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Q/3, Q/13

John Munro of Fyres married Helen daughter to Hugh Munro of Teaninich by whom he had Hugh Major David Munro slain in France without succession and John.

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.

John 3rd son of John of Fyrish Q/3; for wife's father see M/3.

Married Margaret daughter of Robert Munro, Minister at 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

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Birth:
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Family/Spouse: Margaret Munro. Margaret (daughter of Robert Munro and Elizabeth Munro) was born est 1613; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Finguala Ross. Finguala was born est 1623; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Captain Hector Munro of Foote went with the Laird of Fowlis to the German Wars. He married and acquired an estate there and had three sons.

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) - Q/14 & Q/15

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Q/14

"George his 3 son married a daughter of Hector Munro of Kiltearn by whom he had a son Hector they both went with the Laird of Fowlis to the Germane Wars."

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Q/15

"Captaine Hector Munro of Foot in Germany married there where he acquired an Estate and had three sons one of which viz. Charles Frederick his son"

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
431

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Birth:
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Hector married in , , , Germany. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Q/17

"Hugh his 4th son married Ross by whom he had Hugh and after her decease he married Esther daughter to Mr Robert Ross of Loggie Minister of Alness but left no succession by her."

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
432

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Notes:

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/29

"Hector Munro of pitfuire married Janet daughter of Neil McKy of Auchness by whom he had Hector William and severall daughters that married in Strathnaver..."

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
351

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Birth:
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Family/Spouse: Hector Munro, II, of Erribol. Hector (son of George Munro, of Linset and Jane Innes) was born about 1583 in Of, Linsetmore, Creich Par., Sutherlandshire; died in in Of, Erribol, Durness Par., Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]