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Clan Munro USA
Genealogy Pages
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Abt 1589 -
Generation: 1
1. | Robert Munro, of Inveran was born about 1589 in Of, Assynt, Of, Inveran; died in in Of, Auchness. Notes:
Robert Munro of Assynt, I of Inveran and Auchness was Montrose's 'chief scootmaster' in the Carbisdale campaign of 1650. Robert had three sons in Montrose's army.
He was a member of the Assize held at Inverness on 4 Jun 1616 where John, eighteenth Earl of Sutherland, was served heir to his father, Earl John. He was also a member of an Assize held in the Tolbooth, Inverness in 1630, when the same Earl John was declared lawful heir to the three previous Earls of Sutherland.
References:
(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/19, Q/20,
R/2
(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
61, 470-472
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, XVI of Foulis and Elizabeth Rose) was born est 1593; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Hugh Munro, Of Inveran & Auchness was born est 1615 in Evanton, , Ross and Cromarty, Scotland; and died.
- 3. George Munro was born est 1617 in Inveran, , Ross and Cromarty, Scotland; and died.
- 4. Lt. Col. Colin Munro, of Pontefract was born est 1620 in Inveran, , Ross and Cromarty, Scotland; and died.
- 5. Elizabeth Munro was born est 1621 in , , , Scotland; died est 1683 in , , , Scotland.
- 6. John Munro, Of Achany was born est 1628; and died.
- 7. Margaret Munro was born est 1632; and died.
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Generation: 2
2. | Hugh Munro, Of Inveran & Auchness (1.Robert1) was born est 1615 in Evanton, , Ross and Cromarty, Scotland; and died. Notes:
References:
(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/20, Q/21,
R/2
(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
472
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
Birth:
Hugh was born at "Assynt, Sutherland, Scotland".
Family/Spouse: Christian Gray, of Skibo. Christian was born est 1621 in Dornoch, , Sutherland, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Family/Spouse: Jane Gordon. Jane was born about 1616 in Of, Navidale, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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3. | George Munro (1.Robert1) was born est 1617 in Inveran, , Ross and Cromarty, Scotland; and died. Notes:
George witnessed a contract of reversion of the lands of Teaninich which passed between Farquhar Munro of Teanoird, and Hugh Munro of Teaninich, dated at Culcraggie on 27 Nov 1641.
References:
(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/20
(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
472
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
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4. | Lt. Col. Colin Munro, of Pontefract (1.Robert1) was born est 1620 in Inveran, , Ross and Cromarty, Scotland; and died. Notes:
Lieutenant Colonel Cole (or Coll or Colin) Munro was in the Army of Charles I. He served in Colonel Thomas Wheatley's Regiment of Foot and on Sir Richard Lowther's staff in defence of Pontefract Castle in 1644-5.
He served for some time as Governor of Penrith Castle and may have been Governor of Pontefract Castle at one time.
He was unmarried, but left a son who was born out of wedlock.
References:
(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/20, Q/27, R/2
(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
472
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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5. | Elizabeth Munro (1.Robert1) was born est 1621 in , , , Scotland; died est 1683 in , , , Scotland. Notes:
References:
(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/20, R/2
(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
472
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
Family/Spouse: William MacLeod, of Hamer. William was born est 1617; died est 1698. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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6. | John Munro, Of Achany (1.Robert1) was born est 1628; and died. Notes:
References:
(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - M/79, Q/20,
Q/29, R/2, U3
(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
401, 472, 474
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
Family/Spouse: Janet Corbet. Janet was born est 1626 in Of, Rhynie, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Family/Spouse: Margaret Munro. Margaret (daughter of William Munro, of Teanoird and Catherine Munro, of Foulis) was born about 1644; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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7. | Margaret Munro (1.Robert1) was born est 1632; and died. Notes:
Ref (2) does not list Margaret as a member of this family.
References:
(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/20,
(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
472
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
Family/Spouse: John Chisholm. John was born est 1630 in Of, Breakache, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Generation: 3
8. | Elizabeth Munro (2.Hugh2, 1.Robert1) was born est 1649 in Inveran, , Ross and Cromarty, Scotland; and died. Notes:
This person may actually be Isobel who married Alexander, son of Robert Calder of Torris (Deeds 1679).
References:
(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/21, Q/26
(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
472
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
Family/Spouse: Alexander Calder. Alexander was born est 1639; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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9. | Hector Munro (2.Hugh2, 1.Robert1) was born est 1652. Notes:
References:
(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/21
(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
472
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
Died:
Hector died in infancy.
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10. | John Munro, Of Inveran (2.Hugh2, 1.Robert1) was born about 1639 in Of, Inveran; died in in Of, Auchness. Notes:
John Munro of Inveran and Auchness was Commissioner of Supply for Sutherland in 1689.
References:
(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/21, Q/22
(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
472
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: Lilias McKenzie. Lilias was born about 1641 in Of, Coul, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 22. Hugh Munro, of Inveran was born est 1664 in Of, Inveran, Scotland; died in in Of, New York, USA.
- 23. Kenneth Munro was born about 1675 in Of, Inveran, Scotland; died in 1775 in Kiltearn, , Ross-Shire, Scotland.
- 24. Jean Munro was born est 1677; and died.
- 25. Lilias Munro was born est 1679; and died.
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11. | Robert Munro (4.Colin2, 1.Robert1) was born about 1641; and died. Notes:
Robert was born out of wedlock. He married the daughter of Duncan Mathieson in Sinnese.
Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) - Q/27 & Q/28
Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Q/27
"Lieutenant Collonel Cole Munro in Charles I Army Governor of [? Pomfret] Castle dyed unmarried but left a naturall son called Robert."
Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Q/28
"Robert his son married a daughter of Duncan Mathieson in [? Sinnese] by whom he has John."
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: Mathieson. was born about 1643; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 26. John Munro was born est 1666; and died.
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13. | Norman McLeod (5.Elizabeth2, 1.Robert1) was born est 1649; and died. Notes:
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
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15. | Hugh Munro, Of Achany (6.John2, 1.Robert1) was born est 1645; and died. Notes:
References:
(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/29, Q/30
(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
474
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
Family/Spouse: Christane McKay. Christane was born about 1645 in Of, Borlie, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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16. | John Munro, Of Invernald (6.John2, 1.Robert1) was born est 1646 in Of, Invernald, Scotland; and died. Notes:
References:
(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/29, Q/33
(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
474
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: McKenzie. was born about 1647 in Of, Gruids, Lairg, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 29. John Munro was born est 1670; and died.
- 30. Mary Munro was born est 1672; and died.
- 31. Munro was born est 1674; and died.
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17. | Hector Munro (6.John2, 1.Robert1) was born est 1647; and died. Notes:
References:
(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/29
(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
474
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 32. Hugh Munro was born est 1672; and died.
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18. | Kenneth Munro (6.John2, 1.Robert1) was born about 1645 in Of, Culcairn, Scotland; and died. Notes:
Kenneth was a "Littster" in Culcairn.
Ref. (2) erroneously places Kenneth as a son of William of Linside [12291]. In ref. (1), Kenneth is shown as the son of Robert of Assynt in the tree, but the text shows him to be the youngest son of John of Achany. The latter is believed to be correct.
References:
(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/29, Q/35
(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
474
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 McKenzie. Janet was born about 1647 in Of, Contin, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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19. | William Munro, Of Linside (6.John2, 1.Robert1) was born about 1662 in Of, Linside, Scotland; and died. Notes:
References:
(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - L/56, Q/29,
Q/34
(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
474, 508
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: Anna Munro. Anna (daughter of Robert Munro, Of Achnagart and Katherine Ross) was born about 1664; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 33. John Munro was born est 1687; and died.
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Generation: 4
22. | Hugh Munro, of Inveran (10.John3, 2.Hugh2, 1.Robert1) was born est 1664 in Of, Inveran, Scotland; died in in Of, New York, USA. Notes:
Hugh sold the estate of Inveran.
He served as Commissioner of Supply for Sutherland in 1704.
He entered the army and served as a lieutenant of a Foot Company in Flanders. From there, he went with the Canada Expedition against the French in 1711. He settled in New York (ref. (2) says Nova Scotia) where he married and had children.
References:
(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/22, Q/23
(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
472
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
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23. | Kenneth Munro (10.John3, 2.Hugh2, 1.Robert1) was born about 1675 in Of, Inveran, Scotland; died in 1775 in Kiltearn, , Ross-Shire, Scotland. Notes:
References:
(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/22, Q/24,
L/66
(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
472, 507
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Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
Family/Spouse: Jean Munro. Jean (daughter of John Munro, Of Nonikiln and Janet Munro, of Milntown of Katewell) was born about 1698; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 34. John Munro was born est 1721; and died.
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24. | Jean Munro (10.John3, 2.Hugh2, 1.Robert1) was born est 1677; and died. Notes:
Ref. (2) p. 507 says Jean married Robert Munro of Milntown of Katewell, but ref. (1) and p. 473 of ref. (2) says her husband was Robert Dunbar of Rovil.
References:
(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/22
(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
473, 507
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
Family/Spouse: Robert Dunbar, Of Roevil. Robert was born about 1675 in Of, Roevil, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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25. | Lilias Munro (10.John3, 2.Hugh2, 1.Robert1) was born est 1679; and died. Notes:
Ref (2) p. 472, 507 mistakenly lists Lilias as a daughter of Kenneth, who was really her brother.
References:
(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/22, Q/25
(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
472, 507
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
Family/Spouse: Hector Gray. Hector was born about 1677; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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26. | John Munro (11.Robert3, 4.Colin2, 1.Robert1) was born est 1666; and died. Notes:
Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) - Q/28
Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Q/28
"Robert his son married a daughter of Duncan Mathieson in [? Sinnese] by whom he has John."
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27. | William Munro, III, of Achany (15.Hugh3, 6.John2, 1.Robert1) was born about 1688; and died. Notes:
William commanded a company of volunteers for the government in 1715 and another in 1745.
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The following is a transcription of RW Munro's genealogy notes:
[Alexander Munro] «i»Third son of William Munro III of Achany & Isobel Macpherson (m. 1714); m. cousin ----, dr. of Robert Munro of Blarich, with issue a son (emigrated to America). Lt., Sutherland Regt. of Fencible Men (War Office, 24 July 1779); disposition by Hugh Munro of Achany (1781) to sons George & William excludes 'Lieut. Alexander Monro of the Sutherland Regiment of Fencibles my brother german & his descendants' from any benefit 'because his conduct for many years back hath displeased me as I am persuaded it hath his other relations & friends'.
Mackenzie p. 475; Achany Genealogy Chart, (1881); Scots Magazine (1779), p. 400; (unchecked) Disposition (1781) in NAS, ref. RD 4/230 pp. 1057-1063 - per Dr. F.J. Glen (Inverness) letter to RWM 14 February 1989.
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References:
(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/30, Q/31
(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
474
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.
William married Isabel McPherson in 1713. Isabel was born about 1690; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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28. | Robert Munro, of Blarich (15.Hugh3, 6.John2, 1.Robert1) was born about 1690; and died. Notes:
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The following is a transcription of RW Munro's genealogy notes:
[Alexander Munro] «i»Third son of William Munro III of Achany & Isobel Macpherson (m. 1714); m. cousin ----, dr. of Robert Munro of Blarich, with issue a son (emigrated to America). Lt., Sutherland Regt. of Fencible Men (War Office, 24 July 1779); disposition by Hugh Munro of Achany (1781) to sons George & William excludes 'Lieut. Alexander Monro of the Sutherland Regiment of Fencibles my brother german & his descendants' from any benefit 'because his conduct for many years back hath displeased me as I am persuaded it hath his other relations & friends'.
Mackenzie p. 475; Achany Genealogy Chart, (1881); Scots Magazine (1779), p. 400; (unchecked) Disposition (1781) in NAS, ref. RD 4/230 pp. 1057-1063 - per Dr. F.J. Glen (Inverness) letter to RWM 14 February 1989.
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References:
(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/30
(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
474
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]
Children:
- 44. Munro was born about 1720; and died.
- 45. Munro was born about 1723; and died.
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29. | John Munro (16.John3, 6.John2, 1.Robert1) was born est 1670; and died. Notes:
References:
(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/33
(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
474
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
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30. | Mary Munro (16.John3, 6.John2, 1.Robert1) was born est 1672; and died. Notes:
References:
(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/33
(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
474
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
Family/Spouse: Angus Sutherland. Angus was born est 1670 in Of, Lairg, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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31. | Munro (16.John3, 6.John2, 1.Robert1) was born est 1674; and died. Notes:
References:
(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/33
(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
474
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
Family/Spouse: Robert MacKay. Robert was born est 1672 in Of, Lairg, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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32. | Hugh Munro (17.Hector3, 6.John2, 1.Robert1) was born est 1672; and died. Notes:
References:
(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
474
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
Family/Spouse: Marion Munro. Marion was born est 1674; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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33. | John Munro (19.William3, 6.John2, 1.Robert1) was born est 1687; and died. Notes:
Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Q/34
"William's wife was Anna Munro, and he had a son John, m Jean Rose (Invas Sasines);..."
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
Family/Spouse: Jean Rose. Jean was born est 1689; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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