Maj. Gen. Robert Munro, of Obsdale

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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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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[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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Notes:

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:

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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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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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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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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Notes:

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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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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Notes:

George Munro of Newmore married the daughter of Duncan Forbes of Culloden. She was the sister of President Forbes.

George was Commissioner of Supply for Ross in 1689, 1690 and 1704.

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

In 1715, Lord Seaforth sent a message to Munro of Foulis, the Earl of Sutherland and Lord Reay, demanding hostages to assure that the Earl and Foulis would not trouble his country in his absence in the South. The message said he would attack in two days if the hostages were not forthcoming.

A council of war was held, in which Foulis and his friends were for fighting, but the Lords were against it because of the size of Seaforth's force. George of Newmore answered that though they had superior numbers, it was their duty to fight them. He felt that they had a chance to beat them, and even if they didn't win the battle, they would probably scatter them so much that they would not be able to swiftly reassemble.

Contrary to Newmore's advice, the Lords marched off with their men to Bonar Bridge while the rest of the army went off to their homes. The next day, Seaforth took possession of their camp. They remained there for a few days until Lord Duffus went to Tain and proclaimed the pretender there.

He died Jun 1731 (ref. (1)) or 1737 (ref. (2)).

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro (1978) - R/7, R/8, R/11

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie (1898) - p. 97, 195-196

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Family/Spouse: Margaret Forbes. Margaret was born about 1667; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref. (2) is incorrect on p. 195 where it says that Mary married Angus, eldest son of Hugh Macleod of Cambuscurry.

References:

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

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie (1898) - p. 195

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Family/Spouse: Rorie McLeod. Rorie was born about 1665 in Of, Cambuscurrie; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Robert was a writer in Edinburgh. He had at least three children.

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

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

"Hugh of Newmore...[had] another son Robert writer in Edinburgh d May 1694 and had at least 3 children (Macgill i 883, SRS Greyfriars Interments 474)...

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

Notes:

Christian married Captain Alexander Ross and after his death, she married John Gray of Newton. She is said to have married David Ross of Inverchastley. Ref. (1) says there is an error here, but it is not clear what the error is.

References:

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

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie (1898) - p. 195

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Family/Spouse: Alexander Ross. Alexander was born est 1667; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: John Gray, Of Newton. John was born about 1654 in Of, Newton; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: David Ross, Of Inverchastley. David was born est 1667 in Of, Inverchastley; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie (1898) - p. 195

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Family/Spouse: Gordon, Of Newton. was born about 1669; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Anne was not married.

References:

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

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie (1898) - p. 195

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