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Hugh Munro, of Balconie

Hugh Munro, of Balconie

Male Est 1555 - Est 1640  (~ 85 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Hugh Munro, of BalconieHugh Munro, of Balconie was born est 1555; died est 1640.

    Notes:

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

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

    References:

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

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

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

    Children:
    1. 2. Agnes Munro  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1579; and died.
    2. 3. Robert Munro, Of Balconie  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1580 in Of, Balconie, Of, Coul; and died.
    3. 4. George Munro  Descendancy chart to this point was born est 1582; and died.
    4. 5. John Munro  Descendancy chart to this point was born est 1584; and died.
    5. 6. Farquhar Munro  Descendancy chart to this point was born est 1586; and died.
    6. 7. William Munro  Descendancy chart to this point was born est 1588; and died.
    7. 8. Andrew Munro  Descendancy chart to this point was born est 1590; and died.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Agnes MunroAgnes Munro Descendancy chart to this point (1.Hugh1) was born about 1579; and died.

    Notes:

    References:

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

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

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

    Children:
    1. 9. Agnes Munro  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1580; and died.

  2. 3.  Robert Munro, Of BalconieRobert Munro, Of Balconie Descendancy chart to this point (1.Hugh1) was born about 1580 in Of, Balconie, Of, Coul; and died.

    Notes:

    Robert Munro, VI of Coul, and V of Balconie

    References:

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

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

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

    Children:
    1. 10. John Munro  Descendancy chart to this point was born est 1616; and died.
    2. 11. Isobell Munro  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1619; and died.
    3. 12. Margaret Munro  Descendancy chart to this point was born est 1621; and died.

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

    Children:
    1. 13. Donald Munro, Of Balcony  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1629 in Of, Balcony, Scotland; and died.
    2. 14. Helen Munro  Descendancy chart to this point was born est 1631; and died.

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

    Children:
    1. 15. John Munro  Descendancy chart to this point was born est 1605; and died.

  3. 4.  George MunroGeorge Munro Descendancy chart to this point (1.Hugh1) was born est 1582; and died.

    Notes:

    George went with Fowlis to the German wars.

    Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) M/5

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

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

    George was not married.

    References:

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

    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.


  4. 5.  John MunroJohn Munro Descendancy chart to this point (1.Hugh1) was born est 1584; and died.

    Notes:

    John went with Fowlis to the German wars.

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

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

    References:

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

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

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


  5. 6.  Farquhar MunroFarquhar Munro Descendancy chart to this point (1.Hugh1) was born est 1586; and died.

    Notes:

    Farquhar went with Fowlis to the German wars.

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

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

    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.


  6. 7.  William MunroWilliam Munro Descendancy chart to this point (1.Hugh1) was born est 1588; and died.

    Notes:

    William went with Fowlis to the German wars.

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

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

    References:

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

    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.


  7. 8.  Andrew MunroAndrew Munro Descendancy chart to this point (1.Hugh1) was born est 1590; and died.

    Notes:

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

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

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

    Andrew went with Fowlis to the German wars.

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

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

    References:

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

    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.



Generation: 3

  1. 9.  Agnes MunroAgnes Munro Descendancy chart to this point (2.Agnes2, 1.Hugh1) was born about 1580; and died.

    Notes:

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

    References:

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

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

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

    Children:
    1. 16. George Munro  Descendancy chart to this point was born est 1603; died in in , , , Germany.

  2. 10.  John MunroJohn Munro Descendancy chart to this point (3.Robert2, 1.Hugh1) was born est 1616; and died.

    Notes:

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

    "Robert Munro of Balconie married a daughter of Hector Munro of Assint by whom he had John Isobell and Margaret..."

    John predeceased his father and was unmarried.

    References:

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

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


  3. 11.  Isobell MunroIsobell Munro Descendancy chart to this point (3.Robert2, 1.Hugh1) was born about 1619; and died.

    Notes:

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

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

    "Robert Munro of Balconie married a daughter of Hector Munro of Assint by whom he had John Isobell and Margaret..."

    "...dr Isobel m Hugh of Fyrish."

    Daughter of Robert Munro of Balconie.

    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.
    349, 433

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

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

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

    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: Hugh Munro, of Fyrish. Hugh (son of John Munro, Of Fyrish, Contullich & Kildermorie and Helen Munro, Of Teaninich) was born about 1617; died in 1668 in , , , Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 17. John Munro, Of Fyrish  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1642 in Of, Fyrish, Scotland; died in Dec 1692.
    2. 18. Hector Munro  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1644; and died.
    3. 19. David Munro, Of Fyrish  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1646 in Of, Fyrish; died in 1704.
    4. 20. Rev. Alexander Monro  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1648 in , , , Scotland; died in 1698 in Prob., London, England.
    5. 21. George Munro  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1650; and died.
    6. 22. Hugh Munro, Of Tullochue  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1652 in Of, Tullochue, Kildermorie, Scotland; died in 1723.

  4. 12.  Margaret MunroMargaret Munro Descendancy chart to this point (3.Robert2, 1.Hugh1) was born est 1621; and died.

    Notes:

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

    "Robert Munro of Balconie married a daughter of Hector Munro of Assint by whom he had John Isobell and Margaret..."

    References:

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


  5. 13.  Donald Munro, Of BalconyDonald Munro, Of Balcony Descendancy chart to this point (3.Robert2, 1.Hugh1) was born about 1629 in Of, Balcony, Scotland; and died.

    Notes:

    Donald married Agnes McKy in Torboll of Breachat. They had a son and a daughter.

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

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

    "Robert Munro of Balconie married a daughter of Hector Munro of Assint by whom he had John Isobell and Margaret and after her decease he married Margaret daughter to Donald McKy of Scoury by whom he had Donald he had a Natural son John."

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

    "Donald Munro married Agnes McKy in Torboll of Breachat who did bear to him a son John and daughter."

    References:

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

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

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

    Family/Spouse: Agnes MacKay. Agnes was born about 1634 in Of, Torboll; died in in Of, Breachat. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 23. John Munro, Of Balcony  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1657; and died.
    2. 24. Agnes Munro  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1859; and died.

  6. 14.  Helen MunroHelen Munro Descendancy chart to this point (3.Robert2, 1.Hugh1) was born est 1631; and died.

    Notes:

    Helen was married and had children.

    References:

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

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


  7. 15.  John MunroJohn Munro Descendancy chart to this point (3.Robert2, 1.Hugh1) was born est 1605; and died.

    Notes:

    John was born out of wedlock.

    Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) M/6

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

    "...he had a Natural son John."

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



Generation: 4

  1. 16.  George MunroGeorge Munro Descendancy chart to this point (9.Agnes3, 2.Agnes2, 1.Hugh1) was born est 1603; died in in , , , Germany.

    Notes:

    George went with his father and his Chief, the Black Baron of Fowlis to the German wars in 1626. He died there.

    References:

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

    (2) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/39, Q/40

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


  2. 17.  John Munro, Of FyrishJohn Munro, Of Fyrish Descendancy chart to this point (11.Isobell3, 3.Robert2, 1.Hugh1) was born about 1642 in Of, Fyrish, Scotland; died in Dec 1692.

    Notes:

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

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

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

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

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

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

    References:

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

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

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

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

    Children:
    1. 25. Catherine Munro  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1660; and died.

  3. 18.  Hector MunroHector Munro Descendancy chart to this point (11.Isobell3, 3.Robert2, 1.Hugh1) was born about 1644; and died.

    Notes:

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

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

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

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

    References:

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

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

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

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

    Children:
    1. 26. George Munro  Descendancy chart to this point was born est 1689; and died.

  4. 19.  David Munro, Of FyrishDavid Munro, Of Fyrish Descendancy chart to this point (11.Isobell3, 3.Robert2, 1.Hugh1) was born about 1646 in Of, Fyrish; died in 1704.

    Notes:

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

    David and Catherine had no succession.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    References:

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

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

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

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


  5. 20.  Rev. Alexander MonroRev. Alexander Monro Descendancy chart to this point (11.Isobell3, 3.Robert2, 1.Hugh1) was born in 1648 in , , , Scotland; died in 1698 in Prob., London, England.

    Notes:

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

    His arms are recorded in the Lyon Register.

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

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

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

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

    "Doctor Alexander Munro principal Colledge of Edinburgh."

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    References:

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

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

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

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

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

    Birth:
    Fyrish

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

    Children:
    1. 27. Anna Monro  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 6 May 1673 in Dunfermline, , Fife, Scotland; and died.

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

    Children:
    1. 28. Elizabeth Monro  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Jun 1677; and died.
    2. 29. David Monro  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1679 in Wemyss, Scotland; and died.
    3. 30. James Munro  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Sep 1680 in Wemyss, Scotland; died on 4 Nov 1752 in Sunninghill, Berkshire, England.
    4. 31. Margaret Monro  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Sep 1680 in Wemyss, Scotland; and died.
    5. 32. Catherine Monro  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1682; and died.
    6. 33. Christian Monro  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1683; and died.
    7. 34. Marion Monro  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1685; and died.
    8. 35. Helen Monro  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1685; and died.

  6. 21.  George MunroGeorge Munro Descendancy chart to this point (11.Isobell3, 3.Robert2, 1.Hugh1) was born about 1650; and died.

    Notes:

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

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

    George was not married.

    References:

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

    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.


  7. 22.  Hugh Munro, Of TullochueHugh Munro, Of Tullochue Descendancy chart to this point (11.Isobell3, 3.Robert2, 1.Hugh1) was born about 1652 in Of, Tullochue, Kildermorie, Scotland; died in 1723.

    Notes:

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

    References:

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

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

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

    Children:
    1. 36. Robert Munro, Of Tullochue  Descendancy chart to this point was born est 1677 in Of, Tullochue, Kildermorie, Scotland; and died.

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

    Children:
    1. 37. John Munro  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1677 in Of, Dalmore, Alness, Scotland; died on 13 May 1746 in Dalmore, Scotland.
    2. 38. George Munro, III, of Tullochue  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1679; died about 1756.
    3. 39. Hugh Munro  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1681; and died.
    4. 40. Christiana Munro  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1706 in , , Ross and Cromarty, Scotland; died in in , , , Scotland.

  8. 23.  John Munro, Of BalconyJohn Munro, Of Balcony Descendancy chart to this point (13.Donald3, 3.Robert2, 1.Hugh1) was born about 1657; and died.

    Notes:

    Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) M/8

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

    "Donald Munro married Agnes McKy in Torboll of Breachat who did bear to him a son John and daughter."

    Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/8

    "John Munro his son."

    John was the last of Balcony. He sold or alienated the lands of Balcony.

    References:

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

    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.


  9. 24.  Agnes MunroAgnes Munro Descendancy chart to this point (13.Donald3, 3.Robert2, 1.Hugh1) was born about 1859; and died.

    Notes:

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

    "Donald Munro married Agnes McKy in Torboll of Breachat who did bear to him a son John and daughter."

    Agnes was married.

    References:

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

    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.