George Munro, I of Obsdale

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

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

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:

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:

John began a military career, and rose to the rank of Captain.

There are several contradictions about John in the references. In 1639, he is referred to as "Tutor of Fowlis" (ref. 2), but the following letter from Sir Alexander Gordon of Navidale, writing to his brother, Sir Robert Gordon on 23 May 1636 says he declined.

"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.)

John evidently survived his father and inherited Obsdale, but apparently died shortly after inheriting. He was unmarried.

He was probably drowned at sea on the way to join the Swedish army in Germany in 1634 (ref. (1)) or 1638 (ref. (2) p. 175). But ref. (2) p. 87 says he was killed in the battle of Lutzen on 6 Dec 1632. The latter is probably an error.

He was succeeded by his next younger brother, Robert.

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro (1978) - R/4, R/5, L/38

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie (1898) - p. 86-87, 175

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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:

Robert was the second son of Colonel John Munro of Obsdale. Because he did not expect to inherit, he entered the army early in life. In 1626 he became an officer in Sir Donald Mackay's regiment, serving with it first in the Danish service, and afterwards in that of Sweden.

Sir Robert highly distinguished himself on the Continent during the Thirty Years' War. He returned home soon after, if not shortly before, the Peace of Westphalia was proclaimed by the Treaty of Munster, on 24 Oct 1648.

On 26 Aug 1643, during the minority of the former Chief, Robert Munro, Tutor of Foulis, was appointed Commissioner of War for the Sheriffdom of Sutherland and a part of Inverness-shire. He was appointed again on 24 Jul 1644.

Sir Robert served heir to his father, Colonel John Munro of Obsdale, after the death of his elder brother, John. He became tutor-at-law to his second cousin, Hector in 1639 when he, himself, reached 25 years of age. In 1651 when Sir Hector Munro of Foulis died, Sir Robert was the nearest male heir, so he succeeded and became the 21st Baron and 3rd Baronet of Foulis.

Before he succeeded to Foulis, he married his cousin, Jean, eldest daughter and co-heir of Colonel Sir Hector Munro, 1st Baronet.

On succeeding as head of his house and clan he took up his residence in his ancestral home at Foulis. He was the means of getting the famous Rev. Thomas Hogg to Kiltearn, and suffered much from fines and imprisonment for non- conformity to Episcopacy. As long as Mr. Hogg lived, Sir Robert sent him his share of the stipend of Kiltearn annually.

In 1649, the Scottish Parliament divided the Sheriffdom of Inverness-shire and erected the Sheriffdom of Ross. Sir Robert had been elected Member of Parliament for Inverness-shire in 1649 and for his own County of Ross after it was separated from the County of Inverness that same year. He was also appointed the first Sheriff of the County of Ross. He held office for eight years under the Commonwealth.

In 1654 he was imprisoned by the royalists and his lands and tenants suffered under their hands. The lands of Foulis were taken from him and granted to others. He was fined 3600 pounds at the Restoration.

He died 14 Jan 1668 at Foulis Castle and was buried at Kiltearn. (Ref. (2) is in error when it says he died in 1666. Ref. (1) cites a document which proves him to be alive in Sep 1667.)

He was succeeded by his son, Sir John, in 1676 when the lands of Foulis were returned to his possession.

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Family/Spouse: Jean Munro. Jean (daughter of Col. Sir Hector Munro, XIX of Foulis, 1st Baronet and Mary MacKay) was born est 1620; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Notes:

George grew up a bold, powerful, fearless man, playing a conspicuous part in the history and feuds of his time. He entered the army at an early age and accompanied his famous uncle, Colonel Robert Munro, to the German wars, in which he very rapidly and highly distinguished himself. When the war between Sweden and Austria broke out in 1629, George tendered his services to Gustavus Adolphus under whom he subsequently served with marked distinction.

At the battle of Lutzen, on 6 Nov 1632, where Gustavus Adolphus was killed, George of Newmore commanded the left wing of the Swedish army. It is worth noting that this battle was the only one in which Gustavus engaged the enemy without having the mass of his Scottish troops along with him. But although he fell, the Swedish army was victorious, for Wallenstein and his Imperialists were totally defeated and forced to retreat to the mountains of Bohemia.

After the death of Gustavus, jealousy on the part of George Munro and the other officers of the Swedish army prevented that unanimity among the Generals which is so necessary for successfully carrying out any military campaign. At the battle of Nordlingen, the disastrous effects of this were painfully exemplified, for the petty differences on the part of those in command led to no properly defined plan of attack having been arranged, and the result was that, after a desperate struggle, the Imperialists gained a complete victory of the the combined army of Scots and Swedes. George was so disgusted with the state of matters which prevailed that he resigned his commission and returned home.

A family legend says that after George returned home, he sent for Walter Innes, a sincere Christian residing at Inchnadown, who was much given to prayer. George asked him what he had been doing on a certain date which he named. Walter at first could not remember, but after some consideration, he said that he was engaged all that day in his barn praying to God to protect Newmore in the battlefield. "I thought you were so engaged, my good man," said Newmore, "as all through that day, in whatever direction I turned in giving the command and directing the battle I saw you as it were in person before me shielding me from danger, and thank God he has answered your prayers, and I have returned home safe and unhurt."

In 1641, George accompanied his uncle, Colonel (soon after General) Robert Munro, to Ireland, where he also attained the rank of Colonel. In 1644, Colonel Robert was recalled to Scotland with a considerable part of the Scottish army to oppose the victorious progress of the Great Montrose. During his absence, the command of the army in Ireland was given to George, whose principles inclined him to favour the Royalists. He subsequently joined them, and became a stout opponent of the Presbyterian party both in Ireland and Scotland.

In Jan 1645, the Scottish forces in Ireland suffered greatly from want of provisions, and Colonel George Munro was dispatched to Edinburgh to inform the Scottish Parliament of their needs. He told them that if they weren't speedily resupplied, they would have to abandon Ireland. He returned to Ireland, but not in time to take part in the battle of Benburb, where General Robert Munro was severely defeated by O'Neil.

In 1648, Colonel George Munro was appointed Major-General by King Charles I and sent to Scotland with 1200 horse and 2100 foot to assist the Duke of Hamilton. The progress of the force under his command across the channel was greatly impeded by two warships sent by the Parliament of England to guard the passage, and 300 of his men were taken captive. After a detention of two days, the men were liberated. They all duly arrived in safety on the coast of Ayr, and at once marched for Carlisle to join the Duke. The whole army under Hamilton proceeded to Preston, where they were met by Cromwell, and in the sanguinary battle which followed on 17 Aug 1648, they were completely defeated and their commander, the Duke of Hamilton, taken prisoner at Uttoxeter.

The result of this disaster to the Scottish army was fatal to the supporters of King Charles, secured the ascendancy of the Covenanters, and brought the second Civil War to a close. It accelerated the overthrow of the monarchy, and laid the foundation of dissensions in Scotland which afterwards rendered it an easy prey for Oliver Cromwell.

After the defeat at Preston, George retreated into Scotland, where he committed great and reckless excesses, and aroused the utmost repugnance and alarm. Because of this he was forced to leave the country. He went to Holland to visit the exiled King Charles II, who bestowed the honor of knighthood upon George. He accepted a new commission from his Majesty and returned to Ireland at the head of a party of Scottish Highlanders. Once in Ireland, a body of Irish confederates was immediately placed under his command. With this force of Roman Catholics under his command, he marched from Connaught to Derry, and joined in the famous siege of Derry.

On 7 jun 1649, he went to Coleraine, besieged the town and captured it. A small local force was assembled to resist him, and they sent a message asking him what were his intentions. General Sir George Munro replied that he had no object in view but to restore lawful authority and to oppose sectaries. He would not molest any persons who did not oppose him, and who were not known as enemies to authority. This satisfied the local force and they returned to their homes.

Major-General Sir George Munro was authorized by Lord Montgomery of Ards to demand immediate possission of the town of Carrickfergus and its castle, which were held by Major Edmund Ellis. After George was joined by Montgomery, the castle garrison found it impossible to successfully defend themselves and surrendered. On 4 Jul 1649, the town and castle were transferred to the Royalist Party and the notorious Dalzell of Binns, was appointed Governor.

Sir George returned to Coleraine, of which he had been appointed Governor. He sent letters to some of the Presbyterian ministers summoning them to appear there before him, and informing them that if they refused, he would pursue them, because he was told that their preaching tended to prejudice the King's interest. He told them that if they pledged themselves not to meddle in state affairs, he would not molest them. The ministers declined to pledge or to appear before Sir George, and many of them fled to Scotland.

On 17 Jul 1649, Sir George left Coleraine for Derry, where he joined the besiegers with considerable reinforcements of horse and foot, and twelve pieces of field ordnance. Derry was the last stronghold in Ulster which held out against the Royalists, and the attack and blockade which had been maintained with varied success, were now pushed forward with increased vigor.

To cut off the communication of the city with the sea, the besiegers built a fort at the Knock of Ember, near the narrowest part of the river between Culmore Castle and the town, to which in honor of his Majesty, they gave the name of Fort Charles. No sooner was it completed than Colonel Coote, who so bravely defended the city, directed Captain Keyser, the commander of a Parliamentary frigate stationed in the Lough, to proceed with a hundred musketeers to attack and demolish it. The fort was well manned and mounted with eleven pieces of ordnance, and the attackers were repulsed by General Sir George's force.

On 26 Jul, Lord Montgomery joined General Munro with a considerable force. He sent Colonel Coote a copy of his commission from King Charles II and summoned him to surrender the city to his Majesty's army. The summons went unheeded and was followed on the 28th by a smart attack upon the town. Several of the garrison were killed, but Montgomery and Sir George were repulsed with considerable loss. They were ultimately compelled to abandon the siege, and George retired to Coleraine.

The Royalists, without any support from the Presbyterians, were very insecure in the garrisons of Coleraine and Carrickfergus. On 15 Aug 1649, Cromwell appeared in Ireland, and by his vigorous and successful prosecution of the war speedily rendered the arms of the English Commonwealth triumphant throughout the whole island. Sir George was soon forced by Colonel Coote to evacuate Coleraine and retire to Carrickfergus. From there he sent a party under Colonel John Hamilton to rescue the town of Antrim. He himself followed, setting fire to that town and to Lisnegarvey.

On 6 Dec, Coote and Colonel Venables met Sir George and Montgomery in battle on the plain of Lisnegarvey, at a place called Lisnestrain, not far from Lisburn, a town also burned by General Munro. The infantry was under the command of Lords Montgomery and Clanbrassie, and the cavalry under Sir George. A severe and determined engagement took place in which the Royalists were completely defeated and totally dispersed. Many of the officers and about 1000 men having been killed. Sir George fled towards the river Blackwater, and saved himself by swimming across, escaping to Charlemont, and then to Enniskillen.

Colonels Coote and Venables then marched to Carrickfergus and compelled Dalzell to capitulate and deliver up the town and castle on 13 Dec.

In Apr 1650, Colonel Coote obtained possession of Enniskillen from George, who, despairing of relief, surrendered the town and castle on favorable terms for himself and those under him, most of whom accompanied him back to Scotland.

In 1653, war broke out between England and Holland. In Paris, the exiled King Charles judged it a favorable opportunity to take up arms against Cromwell's Government. The king commissioned General Middleton as Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Forces in Scotland, superseding the Earl of Glencairn, who was at that time on his march through Moray, ravaging the lands of all who refused to join him. Sir George joined Middleton and in Jan 1654, they landed in Caithness. Middleton ordered Glencairn to join him at Dornoch, where his Lordship arrived in Mar 1654. Although Glencairn was deeply mortified at having to resign his command to Middleton, he resolved to put the best face on it. The appointment of Middleton was also resented by Glencairn's men, who were greatly attached to him, and their commander's treatment created considerable irritation.

Having assumed command, Middleton ordered a review of Glencairn's forces in order to inspect them. As might be expected among irregular troops hastily gathered together, there were many defects in themselves as well as in their armor, which Middleton's officers were not slow to detect and openly comment upon, much to the annoyance of Glencairn and his officers.

After the review, the Earl invited Middleton and all the principal officers to dine with him at his headquarters, at Kettle, four miles west of Dornoch. After having entertained them to the best of everything the place could afford, he turned to Middleton and said, "You see, my Lord, what a gallant army I and these noble gentlemen with me have raised out of nothing. They have hazarded their lives and fortunes to serve his Majesty. Your Excellency ought, therefore, to give them all the encouragement you can."

Irritated by the tone of this speech, Sir George Munro, who had been appointed Lord Middleton's Lieutenant-General, and who probably regarded the rank and file of the "gallant army" with all the contempt wich a veteran of the line entertains for volunteers and holiday soldiers, jumped up and with an oath exclaimed, "My Lord, the men you speak of are no other than a pack of thieves and robbers. In a short time I will show you other sort of men." This offensive remark threw the company into a tumult. The proud chiefs who followed Glencairn could not brook such a gross affront. There was quite a contention for the honor of defending Glencairn, each rising with his hand on his sword, and demanding the statement to be withdrawn and apologised for. Glencairn turned to Sir George and exclaimed with heat, "You are a base liar, for they are neither thieves nor robbers, but much better than you could raise."

Middleton then found it necessary to interfere, and commanded them both, on their allegiance, to keep the peace and, addressing them said, "My Lord, and you Sir George, this is not the way to do the King service, to fall out among yourselves, therefore I will have you both be friends." He filled a glass with wine, turned to the Earl and said, "My Lord Glencairn, I think you did the gravest wrong in calling Sir George a liar. You shall drink to him, and he shall pledge you." Glencairn, feeling the truth of Middleton's remarks was willing to overlook the insult to himself, and without hesitation drank to Sir George, who, however, did not respond in an equally cordial manner, but in an imperious and haughty air muttered some words which were inaudible. The matter was allowed to pass, and Glencairn appeared to have recovered from his annoyance.

Later in the evening, after Middleton had left, Colonel Alexander Munro, Sir George's brother, appeared at the gate and desired an audience with Glencairn. The Earl welcomed him cordially and invited him to join the festivities. After a time, Alexander said that he was sent by his brother with a challenge to fight a duel, and asked him to name the time and place of meeting. It was arranged that Glencairn and Sir George whould meet early next morning half way between Dornoch and his quarters. The arrangements were kept secret from everyone but the principals and their seconds, Alexander Munro and John White, the Earl's valet.

It was arranged to fight the duel on horseback, with one pistol each, and broadswords to be used if necessary. They fired simultaneously, without any effect, and drawing their swords attacked each other with concentrated fury. After a few passes, Sir George was wounded in the bridle-hand, which caused him to lose control of his horse, and so he asked the Earl's permission to finish the duel on foot. Glencairn instantly dismounted, exclaiming. "Ye carle, I will let you know that I am a match for you either on foot or on horseback." He soon proved this was no idle boast, for in a few minutes Sir George was severely wounded on his forehead, which bled so profusely that he was quite blinded. Still Glencairn was not satisfied and made a lunge with the intention of running his antagonist through the body, but John White interposed, and with a quick movement seized the Earl's hand and pushed the sword upwards, saying, "That is enough, my Lord. You have got the better of him." Glencairn was so enraged that he turned on his second and gave him a severe blow across the shoulders for daring to interfere. However, he did not resume the duel.

Sir George was quite helpless, and it was with great difficulty that his brother brought him back to Dornoch. When Middleton heard of the affair, he was exceedingly angry, and sent Captain Campbell with a guard to arrest the Earl, whom he deprived of his sword and made prisoner on parole.

The duel caused much contention among the officers and men of the regiment as to who was to blame. Hot words on the subject passed between Captain Livingstone, who maintained that Sir George acted properly, and a gentleman named Lindsay, who insisted that he had not. Another challenge was issued and the two parties met on the links of Dornoch to fight another duel. Lindsay was a superior swordsman and ran Livingstone through the heart at the first thrust. Lindsay was at once arrested, tried and condemned by Middleton to be shot at the Cross of Dornoch. The sentence was duly carried out the same day, although Glencairn, supported by other officers, made every effort to save him. The evident partiality shown to Sir George naturally proved exceedingly mortifying to Glencairn, and he withdrew from the regiment. Sir George and he never became reconciled.

Couped up among the mountains by strong parties which Monk posted at Inverness, Perth, and other gates of the Highlands, General Middleton marched backwards and forwards through Ross and Inverness, cautiously followed by General Morgan. On 26 Jul 1652, Middleton's forces were surprised by his pursuer in a defile near Lochgarry. Middleton was routed and the King's army retreated in confusion. there was no great slaughter, as night came on soon after they were engaged. Every man shifted for himself and went where he best liked. Such was the inglorious end of "the gallant army of worthy gentlemen."

Sir George was not held in high esteem by General Middleton or by Captain John Gwyn, who wrote a defamatory poem about him. These feelings were no doubt prompted by Sir George's vaccillating proclivities in changing sides so often, and by his unfortunate duel with Glencairn.

In 1661, Sir George was elected member of Parliament for Ross-shire and continued to represent that constituency until 1663. He represented the county of Sutherland from 1669 until 1674 when he became a member of the Privy Council. He was again returned fro Ross-shire in 1685, but gave it up in 1686. He was finally elected for the same county in 1689, and continued to represent it in the House of Commons until his death in 1693.

On 7 Jan 1669, the Lords of the Privy Council granted a commission of fire and sword to Sir George Munro and others against William Sinclair of Dunbeath and his confederates for invading the lands of Lord Reay. Sir George, however, declined to act, and a new commission to the same effect was granted to John Campbell, younger of Glenorchy.

Although Sir George has not been well treated by certain historical writers, there are several indications that he was not such a villian.

In about 1678, Christina Ross, widow of Andrew Fearn of Pitcalnie, was left with twelve children. She was cruelly persecuted by her parish curate for harboring the Rev. Thomas Ross, and allowing him to preach in her house. The curate finally got a warrant from the Privy Council authorizing a military officer to seize all her goods, attach the rents from her small estate, and imprison her. She fled with her eldest son, then twelve years old. The rest of her children were taken charge of by Sir George Munro, Sir John Munro of Foulis and others.

During the persecuting period, Sir George was appointed to suppress conventicles and non-conformity in Easter Ross. John Paterson, Bishop of Ross, had spies all over the district who reported to him all conventicles held or about to be held. The Bishop continually gave Sir George instructions to disperse the meetings and capture the leaders. Sir George's heart was not in the work and according to tradition, whenever he received instructions from Bishop Paterson, he would call his dog to his side and speak to him when he knew that Lady Munro, a sincere friend of the Covenanters, was within hearing, but not in his presence. He would tell the dog that he had been instructed to go and disperse a conventicle at ________. Of course, Lady Munro would send a warning and Sir George would find no meeting and report so to the Bishop, giving his Lordship at the same time a bit of his mind for sending him on such a fool's errand.
On 30 Dec 1684, at Edinburgh, the Privy council commissioned Sir George and the Earls of Erroll and Kintore "to prosecute all persons guilty of Church disorders and other crimes in all the bounds betwixt Spey and Ness, including Strathspey and Abernethie". In other words, they were to stamp out non-conformity. There are several stories which indicate that Sir George did not have much of a stomach for the cruelties that he was expected to carry out in the name of religion and he used a number of clever ruses to save defendants from time to time.

Sir George held vast lands in his estate. His properties included Newmore and Culcairn in the parish of Roskeen, Gildermorie in Alness, Kinrive and Strathrory in Kilmuir Easter, culrain in Kincardine, Rosehall and the fishings of the Shin in Sutherlandshire.

He bought Newmore from his uncle Robert in 1646. Carbisdale and other lands were detached from the Foulis Barony and created into the new Barony of Culrain for Sir George in 1670.

He eventually changed sides again and became a rigid Presbyterian at the Revolution, and became an elder in Rosskeen Church under the ministry of the Rev. William Mackenzie. His name appears on the Commission of Assembly in 1690 for settling the affairs of the Church north of the Tay.

George's first wife was his cousin, Anne, the daughter of his paternal uncle, Major General Robert Munro of Obsdale. She died in 1647.

In 1649 he married Christian Hamilton, the only daughter of Sir Frederick Hamilton of Manner. Her brother, Gustavus, was the first Viscount Boyne. She was a descendant of Mary, eldest daughter of King James II of Scotland. Christian was a very pious woman and was a sincere friend of the Covenanters and ejected ministers, and a consistent opponent of the Episcopal hierarchy.

George died at his home and was buried at Roskeen.

She was on friendly terms with Brodie of Brodie, and a frequent visitor at Brodie Castle. She survived her husband and continued to live in Newmore Castle. She died soon after 1700 and was buried within the Newmore Chapel in the churchyard of Rosskeen.

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - L/32, R/4,
R/6, R/13, V

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
176-195, 296, 495

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:
Newmore Castle

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

George married Anne Munro about 1639. Anne (daughter of Maj. Gen. Robert Munro, of Obsdale and Jean Maver) was born about 1622; died on 3 Mar 1647 in Coleraine, , , Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Christian Hamilton in 1649 in Culrain, , Ross and Cromarty, Scotland. Christian (daughter of Hugh Hamilton, of Culrain) was born about 1620; died about 1700; was buried in Rosskeen, , Ross and Cromarty, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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

[Andrew Munro]«i» Son of Col. John Munro of Obsdale (1633), brother to the Laird of Foulis (1662), but Andrew of Daan, Obsdale's 4th son, said to have been killed (1641). admitted Burgess of Tain, 1662.

Allan Tree ( R/15). MacGill ii no 1161; MacKenzie 171«/i»
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Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - R/4

"Collonel John Munro of Obsdale married Catherine daughter to John Gordon of Embow by whom he had John Robert George Andrew Alexander and David and daughters Janet and Christane he was killed at the [? Closter] of /illegible/ March 11 1633."

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

"Lieutenant Andrew Munro was killed by the English near Berwick in a skirmish A.D. 1641 being unmarried."

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie (1898) - p. 171

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:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - 1898 - p. 171-174

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - R/4, R/15 & L/82

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

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

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: Rachel Rolliack. Rachel was born est 1620; 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»Natural son of Major David Munro (of Obsdale family) in Culcairn, married.

Munro tree R/19a, [not in Mackenzie 174]
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David adopted a military career. He served as a Major in the army of King Charles I. He married Elizabeth Gray, daughter of Robert Gray of Arboll.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - 1898 - p. 174

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - R/4 & R/17

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

"Collonel John Munro of Obsdale married Catherine daughter to John Gordon of Embow by whom he had John Robert George Andrew Alexander and David and daughters Janet and Christane he was killed at the [? Closter] of /illegible/ March 11 1633."

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

"Major David Munro married Elizabeth daughter to Robert Gray of Arbow by whom he had John and Rebecca he had a natural son Alexander."

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Family/Spouse: Elizabeth Gray. Elizabeth (daughter of Robert Gray, of Arboll) was born about 1622; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Notes:

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

"Collonel John Munro of Obsdale married Catherine daughter to John Gordon of Embow by whom he had John Robert George Andrew Alexander and David and daughters Janet and Christane he was killed at the [? Closter] of /illegible/ March 11 1633."

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - R/20

"Janet married John Ross of Little Tarell..."

"Drs of Col John of Obsdale R/4..."

Janet married John Ross of Little Tarrel. In 1649, John was a member of the Commission of War, and in 1650, he was described as Captain John Ross.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie (1898) - p. 174

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Family/Spouse: John Ross, of Little Tarrel. John was born est 1620 in Of, Little Tarrel; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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

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

"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."

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - R/20

"...Christian married first Captain James McCulloch of Meikle Kindeace next David Ross of pitcalnie and thirdly John Munro of Fyresh."

"Drs. of Col John of Obsdale R/4; for John of Fyrish see Q/5."

Christian first married Captain James MacCulloch of Kindeace and of Plaids (marriage contract 1651), but they had no children.

On 24 Mar 1651, she received a sasine in part of the lands of Kindeis Wester.

Her second husband was David Ross of Pitcalnie. She was his second wife.

Christian was the second daughter of Colonel John Munro II of Obsdale.

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.
174-175, 433

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Family/Spouse: David Ross, Of Pitcalnie. David was born est 1622 in Of, Pitcalnie; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: John Munro, Of Fyrish. John (son of Hugh Munro, of Fyrish and Isobell Munro) was born about 1642 in Of, Fyrish, Scotland; died in Dec 1692. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Christian married James McCulloch, Of Plaids about 1651. James was born about 1607 in Of, Kindeace; died in in Of, Plaids. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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[Andrew Munro] «i»Son of Maj.Gen. Robert Monro & Jean Maver; Captain in the Army; killed unmarried at seige of Limerick, 1690. May be the same as Andrew Monro, 'supposed to have been nephew of General Robert Monro' (Montgomery MSS, p. 252 note), who was a pall-bearer with Gen. Robert at Earl of Mountalexander's funeral 1663, resided at Cherryvalley, near Comber, County Down, appointed commissioner by Hugh, Earl of Mountalexander 1673. burgess & guild brother of Glasgow, 14 September 1677 (2 days after Earl of Mountalexander); may also be the Lt. Andrew at Limerick 8 September 1686 & at Thirles (Tipperary) June 1686.

Munro Tree R/22; Mackenzie, p. 263; Calendar of State Papers Relating To Ireland (1669-70), p. 672; Montgomery MSS (1869), pp. 252 & note, 265 note; Historical MSS Commission, New Series, vol. i, pp. 422, 439 (Ormonde MSS); Glasgow Burgess Roll (14 September 1677), (SRS) i 209; NAS, Register of Deeds, 1680 index - bond ('Chirivaile'). «/i»

(R. W. Munro's genealogy notes)
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Captain Andrew Munro was 'a gallant gentleman.' His father left many debts which could not be paid because his property had been sequestered by the usurpers. Because of his situation he petitioned Charles II for a command in the army.

He was killed at the Siege of Limerick in Ireland. He was not married.

The will of Andrew Monro of Cherryvalley, County Down, dated 13 Jul 1690 was proved 1694. His sole heir was Charles Campbell.

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - R/21 & R/22

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - R/21

"Generall Major Robert Munro author of Munros Expedition married Jean daughter to Walter Maver of Maverstown by whom he had Andrew and Anne next he married a daughter of Alexander Earle of Stirline and Dowager of Airds he dyed anno 167[?5]."

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - R/22

"Captain Andrew Munro a Gallant Gentleman killed at the Siege of Limerick in Ireland being unmarried in A.D. 1690."

"Andrew petitioned Charles II for a command in the army (CSP Ireland 63/348 f 237) owing to poverty caused by father's debts which could not be paid his property having been sequestered by the usurpers. Will of Andrew Monro of Cherryvalley, Co Down, dated 13 Jly 1690, was proved 1694, sole heir Charles Campbell (Abstracts from Dublin PRO made by Sir Wm Beetham)."

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Anne married her first cousin, George Munro. She died at age 25 after 8 years of marriage leaving two sons and predeceased by five other children.

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro (1978) - R/6, R/21

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

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Anne married Gen. Sir George Munro, KCB of Culrain & Newmore about 1639. George (son of Col. John Munro, II of Obsdale and Catherine Gordon) was born about 1616; died on 11 Jul 1693 in Alness, , Ross and Cromarty, Scotland; was buried in Rosskeen, , Ross and Cromarty, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Col. Henry fought at the siege of Derry in 1689.

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Henry was buried at Seapatrick graveyard.

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

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On 23 Jan 1661, before his father's death, John entered into a bond of friendship and manrent with Kenneth, Earl of Seaforth. An old manuscript record, which gives a sketch of the character of Sir John, says:

"He lived in good correspondence with his neighpours, for there was mutual condescendence passed between Kenneth, Earl of Seaforth, John Munro, younger of Fowlis."

In a document dated 7 Dec 1668, it is mentioned that John served as one of the Deputes in the Sheriffship under the Earl of Caithness and the Earl of Argyll.

The lands of Foulis had been appraised from Sir John's father and granted to others, and so even though his father died in 1668, it was not until 1676 that Lovat's rights over the estate were extinguished and the lands adjudged to belong to Sir John as 22nd Baron of Foulis and 4th Baronet.

Sir John was a member of the Convention of the Estates of Scotland at the Revolution in 1688 and 1689. He was a very zealous promoter of that change in the government of the kingdom, and was also very strenuous in assisting Presbyterianism.

During the period between the Restoration and the Revolution -- 1660-1688 -- his eminent piety and zeal exposed him to great sufferings in the cause of religion. He was imprisoned for long periods of time for his religious beliefs. His estates were harassed by fines and confiscations, and burdened and reduced in value.

He was present along with his mother, the Dowager-Lady Munro of Foulis, in her house at Obsdale, near Alness, in Sep 1675, when the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper was dispensed by Mr. John Mackillican, minister of Alness, assisted by the Rev. Hugh Anderson of Cromarty, and Alexander Fraser of Daviot. Sir Roderick Mackenzie of Findon, at the urging of Bishop John Paterson of Ross, sent a party of soldiers to apprehend Mr. Mackillican, but before their arrival, the communicants had dispersed themselves and concealed the ministers.

According to tradition, Mr. Mackillican escaped capture by a clever ruse. Sir John Munro was a man of Falstaffian proportions, which with his strong attachment to the Presbyterian religion, had earned for him the nickname of "The Presbyterian Mortar-piece." When the officer in command of the military burst into his apartment in search of Mr. Mackillican, Sir John pleaded indisposition, and on that ground begged the intruder to excuse his inability to rise from his chair. The soldier retired without taking the liberty of looking among the ample skirts of the Baronet's dressing gown, and consequently without discovering that the Mr. Mackillican was hidden there.

During the period of the Prelatic persecution, multitudes of pious and honest people found sanctuaries in Ross and Sutherland. The Earl of Sutherland, Lord Reay, and Sir John Munro of Foulis, showed them much kindness, and their wives, pious and amiable ladies, vied with their patriotic and sympathetic husbands in harboring the poor persecuted fugitives.

It is said that once when Sir John Munro and Archbisiop Sharp were together on some occasion in the Privy Council Chamber, Sharp accused the Baron of Foulis of permitting his wife to harbor so many of those "wandering families." It was generally known that Sharp was skeptical about the fidelity of his own wife, and Sir John retorted that "they could not be responsible for all the foibles and weaknesses of their wives, but those whose wives were religious had one great advantage--they believed that all the children they brought them were their own."

On 8 May 1683, the Privy Council ordered the Munro Chief to be confined to his own house in Ross-shire and a mile around it, for withdrawing from the parish church. He was now old, and this was all the privilege which his friends were able to procure for him. In 1685, he was heavily fined for his non-conformity and was imprisoned in the jail of Inverness, while his son, Robert, was confined in the tolbooth of Tain.

Sir John served as Commissioner to Scots Parliament for the County of Ross-shire from 1689 until his death in 1697. In 1689 it appears that Sir John was a candidate for the job of Sheriff-Principal of Ross to succeed Colin, Earl of Seaforth, who had been removed from that office because he was a professed papist. In the end, Ross of Balnagown was appointed to the office. Sir John was appointed Commissioner of Justiciary for Peace of the Highlands on 30 Mar 1697.

He died at Foulis Castle on 29 Sep 1697 and was buried at Kiltearn.

The Munro Tree says that Sir Kenneth Mackenzie of Coul was Sir John's son-in-law (p. ii), but X (p. 20) says Sir Kenneth was Sir John's father-in-law. It is thought that the latter is correct.

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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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Died:
Dingwall Church

John married Anne MacKenzie about 1660. Anne was born about 1641; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Hector Munro of Drummond served as Commissioner of Supply for Ross 1689, 1690 and 1704. He married Anne, the daughter of Sir James Fraser of Brea. She and Hector had 17 children, but most of them died young.

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

Sir Robert Munro of Fowlis succeeded as the nearest aire male 1651 and married Jean daughter to Coll: Sir Hector Munro by whom he had John Hector David Andrew William Joseph and Daniel and a daughter Rebecca.

Hector Munro of Drummond married Anne daughter to Sir James Fraser of Brea to whom she bore 17 children who dyed young except

Hector of Drummond was Commissioner of Supply for Ross 1689, 1690 & 1704 (APS ix 74, 146, xi 151); d in or c 1708 (Mackenzie 89, FW 307).

Ref: "History of the Munros" by A. Mackenzie - p. 89-90

2. Hector, who received the lands of Drummond, parish of Kiltearn, as his patrimony. Hector was a man of strong religious principles, and took a great interest in ecclesiastical affairs. He was for several years one of the principal elders in the Parish, and his name frequently occurs in the Session Records of Kiltearn. On the 14th of July, 1707, the Session appointed "Hector Munro of Drummond and Gilbert Robertson in Balcony to agree with the workman that thacks the kirk, and appointed to furnish any material requirit for the said work." The kirk was thatched with heather, and the Session appointed "each oxgate in the parish to carry to the thatching of the kirk ane load of hather, two rungs, and four woodies"; and David Samuel, kirk officer, was requested "to warn the severall tennants in the parish to lead in the same hather, with certification that the deficients shall pay ten shillings Scots for each load of hather that is wanting." On the first of March, 1708, "Hector Munro of Drummond and Captain George Munro of Culcairn were apointed a Comittee by the Session to examine in Session minutes the collections for the poor, what their spent may be and how they were disbursed from the time of the last distribution to the date of these presents." On the 1st of May, the same year, Hector Munro of Drummond, Fowlis, Culcairn, Captain Munro of Westerton, and George Munro in Limlair, were appointed "to examine anent the deliquents' fines." Hector died shortly afterwards and was buried in Kiltearn Churchyard, in a spot he had "chosen, 16 feet square, for a burial place to himself and his family, benorth the entry to the churchyard from the west." He was collector of the Cess, Bishop's rents, etc., for the County of Ross. Hector of Drummond married Ann, second daughter of Sir James Fraser of Brae, parish of Resolis, youngest son of Simon eighth Lord Lovat, by his second wife Jane Stewart, daughter of Lord Doune, with issue--seventeen children, all of whom died in infancy except one son and a daughter

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Family/Spouse: Anne Fraser. Anne was born about 1643; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

David died unmarried and without succession.

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

Sir Robert Munro of Fowlis succeeded as the nearest aire male 1651 and married Jean daughter to Coll: Sir Hector Munro by whom he had John Hector David Andrew William Joseph and Daniel and a daughter Rebecca.

David William Joseph and Daniel Munros his [Sir Robert's] other sons dyed unmarried and without succession.

Ref: "History of the Munros" by A. Mackenzie - p. 90

3. David, who entered the army, in which he attained the rank of Captain, and died unmarried.

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[Andrew Munro] «i»Fourth son of Sir Robert Munro of Foulis, 3rd Bart. (d.1668) & Jean Munro; Captain, Royal Regiment of Foot, 4 May 1684; Major, 1 or 12 October 1688; LtCol, 9 March 1689; suc. Earl of Angus (killed at battle of Steinkirk) as Colonel of the Cameronians, 1 or 3 August 1692; died from fever 24 or 25 August 1693, after battle of Landen (18 July 1693), having m. Margaret (b. 1666) dr. of 8th Lord Lovat, 'but left no succession'; perhaps father of Andrew & Hugh. Father granted him in 1667 lands of Carbsdell, parish of Kincardine. Mentioned as Captain, 1678/85; served Tangier 1683; at Sedgmoor 1685.

Munro Tree W/5; McCance, card index of Royal Scots ofrs (S.U.S.M. library); Clan Munro Magazine v 42;Mackenzie p. 90; More Culloden Papers (ed. Warrand), vol. i, pp. 230, 232; C. Dalton, English Army Lists & Commission Registers, 1661-1714, vol. i, pp. 318, 319 note; op cit, vol. ii, pp. 22, 23 note 4, 131, 182; op cit, vol. iii, pp. 8, 47, 273, 335; C. Dalton, The Scots Army, 1661-1688 (1909), p. 152 note; Earls of Cromartie (ed. Fraser), vol. i, pp. 95-6; Some Account of the 26th or Cameronian Regiment (1828), p. 6; 3 RPC vol. iii, pp. 260, 333, 348; Andrew Ross, The Cameronians (Glasgow 1919), p. 13; Andrew Ross, Scottish Colours, p. 71; Balfour Panel, Scots Peerage, vol. v, p. 534; Foulis Writs nos. 221, 227, 236; Mackintosh Muniments 468; SHS Miscellany., vol. v, pp. 248, 250-1; Calendar for State Papers (Domestic) (1627-9), p. 311 - '12' Oct '88; Historical MSS Commission, New Series, vol. ii, pp. 219, 221; Edinburgh Testaments, 8 March 1698; Wardlaw MS 455, 515 - wife b.1664/1666; A. Ross in Lowland Scots Regiments (ed. Maxwell), p. 25.
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Colonel Andrew Munro was an officer in the Royal Scots and then a Colonel of the Cameronians. He had the lands of Carbisdale from his father.

He married the daughter of Hugh 8th Lord Lovat, but he left no succession.

He died from fever in 1693 after the battle of Landen.

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

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

Sir Robert Munro of Fowlis succeeded as the nearest aire male 1651 and married Jean daughter to Coll: Sir Hector Munro by whom he had John Hector David Andrew William Joseph and Daniel and a daughter Rebecca.

Collonel Andrew Munro his 4th son married a daughter of the Lord Lovat but left no succession.

Andrew officer in Royal Scots then colonel of Cameronians, d from fever 24 Aug 1693 after battle of Landen, had lands of Carbisdale from father; wife Margaret dr of Hugh 8th Lord Lovat (SHS Misc v 250-1, FW 236, Edin Tests 8 Mch 1698, Dalton's Army Lists ii 22-3, iii 335 &c, & Scots Army 152n, CMM v 42).

Ref: "History of the Munros" by A. Mackenzie - p. 90

4. Andrew, who also entered the army, became a Lieutenant-Colonel in Dumbarton's regiment, and served with distinction in the wars in Flanders during the reign of William III. He married the Hon. Margaret Fraser, third and youngest daughter of Hugh, tenth Lord Lovat, by his wife Anne, second daughter of Sir John Mackenzie of Tarbat, and sister of George first Earl of Cromarty, without issue.

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Family/Spouse: Margaret Fraser. Margaret (daughter of Fraser, 8th Lord Lovat) was born in 1666; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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

Sir Robert Munro of Fowlis succeeded as the nearest aire male 1651 and married Jean daughter to Coll: Sir Hector Munro by whom he had John Hector David Andrew William Joseph and Daniel and a daughter Rebecca.

David William Joseph and Daniel Munros his [Sir Robert's] other sons dyed unmarried and without succession.

Ref: "History of the Munros" by A. Mackenzie - p. 90

5. William, who died unmarried.

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Joseph died unmarried and without succession.

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Sir Robert Munro of Fowlis succeeded as the nearest aire male 1651 and married Jean daughter to Coll: Sir Hector Munro by whom he had John Hector David Andrew William Joseph and Daniel and a daughter Rebecca.

David William Joseph and Daniel Munros his [Sir Robert's] other sons dyed unmarried and without succession.

Ref: "History of the Munros" by A. Mackenzie - p. 90

6. Joseph, who married, without issue.

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Daniel died unmarried and without succession.

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

Sir Robert Munro of Fowlis succeeded as the nearest aire male 1651 and married Jean daughter to Coll: Sir Hector Munro by whom he had John Hector David Andrew William Joseph and Daniel and a daughter Rebecca.

David William Joseph and Daniel Munros his [Sir Robert's] other sons dyed unmarried and without succession.

Ref: "History of the Munros" by A. Mackenzie - p. 90

7. Daniel, who also died unmarried.

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Sir Robert Munro of Fowlis succeeded as the nearest aire male 1651 and married Jean daughter to Coll: Sir Hector Munro by whom he had John Hector David Andrew William Joseph and Daniel and a daughter Rebecca.

Rebecca his daughter married Collin Robertson of Kindeace to whom she bore William George Mr Robert and James.

Rebecca's son William suc to Kindeace (see X/4); George was father of Andrew of Blackwells provost of Dingwall maternal grandfather of W E Gladstone; Robert was min of Loth and then Edderton; James was bred to the sea (Douglas & Robertson Gens. 60-3).

Ref: "History of the Munros" by A. Mackenzie - p. 90

8. Rebecca, who married Colin Robertson, III. of Kindeace, Kilmuir-Easter, with issue.

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Family/Spouse: Collin Robertson. Collin was born est 1650 in Of, Kindeace, Kilmuir-Easter, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Andrew is said to be a son of Sir Robert Munro of Foulis by a second wife who was English. None of this is mentioned in Mackenzie's "History of the Munros" or in "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro.

Ref: Clan Munro files - Fisher, Arthur H. - NY Gen. & Biog. Rec. - vol. iv, #3

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

"...Sir George's first wife Ann dr of uncle Robert R/21 d 3 Mch 1647 aged 25 after 8 yrs marriage, leaving 2 sons and predeceased by 5 other children (Coleraine MI, HGM 23);..."

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"...Sir George's first wife Ann dr of uncle Robert R/21 d 3 Mch 1647 aged 25 after 8 yrs marriage, leaving 2 sons and predeceased by 5 other children (Coleraine MI, HGM 23);..."

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"...Sir George's first wife Ann dr of uncle Robert R/21 d 3 Mch 1647 aged 25 after 8 yrs marriage, leaving 2 sons and predeceased by 5 other children (Coleraine MI, HGM 23);..."

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"...Sir George's first wife Ann dr of uncle Robert R/21 d 3 Mch 1647 aged 25 after 8 yrs marriage, leaving 2 sons and predeceased by 5 other children (Coleraine MI, HGM 23);..."

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

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

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

References:

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

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

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

Notes:

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

"...Sir George's first wife Ann dr of uncle Robert R/21 d 3 Mch 1647 aged 25 after 8 yrs marriage, leaving 2 sons and predeceased by 5 other children (Coleraine MI, HGM 23);...Sir George had a son John, said to have died 1682 (Macgill 788, 881, Mackenzie 193), on record as immediately elder brother to George of Culrain (Gen. Retours 17 Jly 1694) but perhaps his half-brother."

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Notes:

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

"...Sir George's first wife Ann dr of uncle Robert R/21 d 3 Mch 1647 aged 25 after 8 yrs marriage, leaving 2 sons and predeceased by 5 other children (Coleraine MI, HGM 23);..."

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Birth:
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Notes:

John is on record as the immediately elder brother of George of Culrain, but he may have been a half brother.

John died unmarried in 1682.

References:

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

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie (1898) - p. 193

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Notes:

George received from his father, the estate of Culrain in the parish of Kincardine, and Culcairn in the parish of Rosskeen. He lived in the mansion house of Culcairn.

His first wife was the daughter of Lodovic Dunbar of Grange. His second wife was the daughter of Sir John Cunningham of Enterkin. His third wife was the daughter of Hugh Wallace of Inglistown. He only had children by his first two wives.

George served as Commissioner of Supply for Ross or Sutherland in 1690, 1695 and 1704.

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

He died in Dec 1725 (ref. (1)) or Dec 1724 (ref. (2)).

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro (1978) - M/82, R/6, R/10

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie (1898) - p. 97, 203

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Birth:
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Buried:
George was buried in the churchyard at Rosskeen.

Family/Spouse: Catherine Dunbar. Catherine was born about 1654; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Agnes Wallace. Agnes was born est 1654; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Anne Cunningham in Jul 1697. Anne was born about 1670; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Anne's first husband was Donald Mackay, Master of Reay (eldest son of John, second Lord Reay, by his wife, Barbara Mackay.)

Her second husband was Lauchlan Mackintosh of Mackintosh (or of Torcastle).

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro (1978) - R/6, R/13

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie (1898) - p. 193

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Anne married Donald MacKay in 1677. Donald was born about 1652; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Anne married Lachlan McIntosh, Of Mackintosh in 1687. Lachlan was born about 1643 in Of, Torcastle; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Jean (or Jane) married John Sinclair of Brims not Alexander Sinclair of Brins as mentioned in ref. (2).

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro (1978) - R/6, R/13

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie (1898) - p. 193

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Family/Spouse: John Sinclair, Of Brims. John was born est 1654 in Of, Brims; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lucy (or Lucia) Munro married William Calder of Spynie not James Sinclair-Sutherland as mentioned in ref. (2).

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro (1978) - R/6, R/13

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie (1898) - p. 193

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Family/Spouse: William Calder, Of Spynie. William was born about 1635 in Of, Spynie; died on 14 Nov 1692. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Helen's first husband was Joseph (or Angus) Mackay, the eldest son of Angus Mackay of Bighouse. They had no children.

Her second husband was William Sinclair of Stemster who died in 1699.

Her third husband was Captain Andrew Munro of Westertown.

Helen died before June 1723.

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro (1978) - R/6, R/13, X/1

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie (1898) - p. 95, 193

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Family/Spouse: Joseph MacKay, Of Bighouse. Joseph was born about 1637 in Of, Bighouse; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: William Sinclair, Of Stemster. William was born est 1658 in Of, Stemster; died in 1699. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Andrew Munro, Of Westertown. Andrew (son of Sir John Munro, XXII of Foulis, 4th Baronet and Anne MacKenzie) was born about 1663 in Of, Westertown; died in Aug 1724. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - R?6, R/13,
R/30

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
193, 495

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Birth:
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Family/Spouse: George Munro, Of Limlair. George (son of Capt. Robert Munro, Of Limlair and Jean MacKenzie) was born about 1664 in Of, Limlair, Scotland; died about 1738. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro (1978) - R/6, R/13

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie (1898) - p. 193, 296

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Family/Spouse: Robert Gray, Of Skibo. Robert was born about 1656 in Of, Skibo; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro (1978) - R/6, R/13, L/32

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie (1898) - p. 193

On 16 Apr 1701, there is a renunciation in favor of "Mistress Florence Munro, spouse to Andrew Munro of Logie."

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
337

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

Florence married Andrew Munro, of Logie est 1695. Andrew (son of John Munro, of Logie and Margaret Ross) was born about 1659 in Of, Loggie, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Alexander was Ensign in the Royal Scots.

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - R/15 & R/16

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

"Lieut. Collonel Alexander Munro of Dumbartons Regiment in France married Rachel Rolliack a french Gentlewoman by whom he had Alexander he died at Ireland in 1682."

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

"Alexander Munro"

"Alexander was Ensign in the Royal Scots (Dalton's Scots Army ii 151, Hist MSS Commn Ormonde vi 338, EMM v 42)."

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Birth:
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Notes:

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - R/17 & R/18

"Major David Munro married Elizabeth daughter to Robert Gray of Arbow by whom he had John and Rebecca he had a natural son Alexander."

"John Munro his [David's] son."

Ref. (1) says that John probably died early in life, unmarried. But Ref. (2) says he had a son.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie (1898) - p. 174

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

Notes:

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

"Major David Munro married Elizabeth daughter to Robert Gray of Arbow by whom he had John and Rebecca he had a natural son Alexander."

It is thought that Rebecca died early in life, unmarried.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie (1898) - p. 174

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Notes:

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

[Alexander Munro] «i»Natural son of Major David Munro (of Obsdale family) in Culcairn, married.

Munro tree R/19a, [not in Mackenzie 174]
«/i»**********

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

"Major David Munro married Elizabeth daughter to Robert Gray of Arbow by whom he had John and Rebecca he had a natural son Alexander."

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Birth:
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Notes:

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
174, 384

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Family/Spouse: Margaret Munro. Margaret (daughter of Alexander Munro, of Daan and Murray) was born est 1641; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Isabella married James MacCulloch, eldest son of Angus MacCulloch of Pitnellie.

On 29 Sep 1682, there is a sasine on contract of marriage between Sir Hugh MacCulloch of Piltoune, and Mr. James MacCulloch, eldest lawful son to Angus MacCulloch of Pitnellie (brother of Sir Hugh), on the one part, and Isabella Ross, only lawful daughter of David Ross of Pitcalnie and Christian Munro.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie (1898) - p. 175

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Isabella married James MacCulloch about 29 Sep 1682. James was born about 1639; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie (1898) - p. 175

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Notes:

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) - Q/5 & M/50

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/50

"Hector of Daan married Katherine daughter to John Munro of Fyres but dyed without Succession and was interred at Eddertown 1722."

Catherine and Hector had no children

References:

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

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Birth:
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Family/Spouse: Hector Munro, of Daan. Hector (son of Alexander Munro, of Daan and Murray) was born about 1637; was buried in 1722 in Edderton, , Ross and Cromarty, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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Birth:
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Notes:

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Family/Spouse: Mary Astell. Mary was born about 1713; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hector married Dorothy Dobbs in 1721. Dorothy was born about 1700; died in 1730. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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Daniel married Elizabeth Wilkinson in 1745. Elizabeth was born about 1718; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]