Hector Munro, I Of Fyrish, Contullich

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

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

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

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

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:

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

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

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.
«/i»**********

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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.

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

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 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

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

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

Family/Spouse: Margaret Munro. Margaret (daughter of 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Family/Spouse: Hector Munro, 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]

Notes:

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

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

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

John Munro of Fyres married Christane daughter to Collonel John Munro of Obsdale pitcalnies relict by whom he had Catherine married to Hector Munro of Daan to whom she had no succession.

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

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

References:

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

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

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

Notes:

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

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

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

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

References:

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

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

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

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

Notes:

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

David and Catherine had no succession.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

References:

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

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

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

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

Notes:

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

His arms are recorded in the Lyon Register.

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

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

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

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

"Doctor Alexander Munro principal Colledge of Edinburgh."

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

References:

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

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

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

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

Birth:
Fyrish

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

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

Notes:

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

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

George was not married.

References:

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

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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:

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

References:

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

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

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

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

Notes:

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) - Q/13

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

"John his 3d son married Margaret daughter to Mr Robert Munro Minister of Urquhart by whom he had a daughter he had a naturall son called David."

References:

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

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

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

Notes:

David was born out of wedlock.

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."

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:

Major Charles Munro was a member of the Alsace Regiment and commanded the second of two Battalions of Burgundy in the abortive expedition of Mar 1708, which sailed from Dunkirk under Admiral Fourbin for the purpose of exciting an insurrection in Scotland in favor of James VIII, known as the Chevalier. Nothing more is known of him or his descendants. Ref 1 says he commanded two battalions.

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) - Q/15 & Q/16

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"

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Q/16

"Charles Frederick Munro was Major to the Alsace Regiment and commanded 2d of two Battalions of Burgundy and came in that Quality with the pretender in 1708."

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.

Notes:

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"

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:

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"

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:

Hector Munro of Eriboll married the daughter of Thomas Fraser of Strui.

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..."

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/30

"Hector Munro of Eriboll married Elizabeth daughter to Thomas Fraser of Strui by whom he had Hugh William Donald and Hector his eldest daughter married John John /sic/ McKy of Skerra."

"Hector of Erriboll's son William also lived in Sutherland, said to be at Mussal."

References:

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

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: Elizabeth Fraser. Elizabeth was born about 1621; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

William lived at Rossal in Sutherland.

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..."

"...Hector's son William lived at Rossal (or Rosehall) in Sutherland."

References:

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

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.
351

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

Family/Spouse: Donald MacKay. Donald was born est 1621 in Of, Strathnaver, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]