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Farquhar Munro, of Linset Mor

Farquhar Munro, of Linset Mor

Male Est 1503 - Abt 1590  (~ 87 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Farquhar Munro, of Linset MorFarquhar Munro, of Linset Mor was born est 1503 in Of, Linsetmore, Creich Par., Sutherlandshire; died about 1590.

    Notes:

    Ferquhar (or Farquhard) Munro of Linsetmore married the daughter of David Prontach, a merchant in Dornoch.

    Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/26

    "Hector Munro of Carbisdale Governour of the Strome Castle in Lochcarron married a daughter of Glengarries by whom he had Ferquhard..."

    Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/27

    "Ferquhard of Linsetmore married Margaret daughter to David Prontach merchant in Dornoch by whom he had sons George Robert and Hugh."

    Farquhar (or Ferquhard) Munro

    References:

    (1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
    350

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

    Family/Spouse: Margaret Prontach. Margaret was born est 1505; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. George Munro, of Linset  Descendancy chart to this point was born est 1534 in Of, Linsetmore, Creich Par., Sutherlandshire; and died.
    2. 3. Robert Munro  Descendancy chart to this point was born est 1536; and died.
    3. 4. Hugh Munro  Descendancy chart to this point was born est 1538; and died.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  George Munro, of LinsetGeorge Munro, of Linset Descendancy chart to this point (1.Farquhar1) was born est 1534 in Of, Linsetmore, Creich Par., Sutherlandshire; and died.

    Notes:

    George Munro of Linset (or Linside) married the daughter of Innes of Calrossie.

    Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) M/28

    Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/27

    "Ferquhard of Linsetmore married Margaret daughter to David Prontach merchant in Dornoch by whom he had sons George Robert and Hugh."

    Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/28

    "George Munro of Linset married Innes of Culorssies daughter by whom he had Hector William John and Charles from whom the Laird of Fowlis redeemed the wadset of Linsetmore."

    --------

    Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - p. iv

    References:

    (1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
    350

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

    Family/Spouse: Jane Innes. Jane was born about 1553; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 5. Hector Munro, II, of Erribol  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1583 in Of, Linsetmore, Creich Par., Sutherlandshire; died in in Of, Erribol, Durness Par., Scotland.
    2. 6. William Munro  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1585; and died.
    3. 7. John Munro  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1587; and died.
    4. 8. Charles Munro  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1589; and died.

  2. 3.  Robert MunroRobert Munro Descendancy chart to this point (1.Farquhar1) was born est 1536; and died.

    Notes:

    Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/27

    "Ferquhard of Linsetmore married Margaret daughter to David Prontach merchant in Dornoch by whom he had sons George Robert and Hugh."

    References:

    (1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
    350

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


  3. 4.  Hugh MunroHugh Munro Descendancy chart to this point (1.Farquhar1) was born est 1538; and died.

    Notes:

    Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/27

    "Ferquhard of Linsetmore married Margaret daughter to David Prontach merchant in Dornoch by whom he had sons George Robert and Hugh."

    Hugh is thought to have died unmarried.

    References:

    (1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
    350

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



Generation: 3

  1. 5.  Hector Munro, II, of ErribolHector Munro, II, of Erribol Descendancy chart to this point (2.George2, 1.Farquhar1) was born about 1583 in Of, Linsetmore, Creich Par., Sutherlandshire; died in in Of, Erribol, Durness Par., Scotland.

    Notes:

    Hector Munro of Pitfure's first wife was the daughter of Neil McKy of Auchness. In addition to the children listed, they had several daughters who "married in Strathnaver."

    Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/28

    "George Munro of Linset married Innes of Culorssies daughter by whom he had Hector William John and Charles from whom the Laird of Fowlis redeemed the wadset of Linsetmore."

    Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/29

    "Hector Munro of pitfuire married Janet daughter of Neil McKy of Auchness by whom he had Hector William and severall daughters that married in Strathnaver 2 after her death he married a daughter of Hector Munro of Findon by whom he had a son George."

    "Hector of Pitfure's second wife was Margaret dr of Hector of Findon, who later m Ronald son of Angus McRonald of Ulladaill; Hecotr's son William lived at Rossal in Sutherland."

    Hector purchased the lands of Pitfure in Rogart Parish. He later sold Pitfure and purchased Erribol in Durness parish.

    References:

    (1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
    350-351

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

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

    Family/Spouse: Janet MacKay. Janet (daughter of Neil MacKay, Of Achness and Janet Munro) was born about 1596; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 9. Hector Munro, Of Erribol  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1619 in Of, Erribol, Durness Par., Scotland; died about 1660.
    2. 10. William Munro, Of Rosehall  Descendancy chart to this point was born est 1621 in Of, Rosehall, Sutherland; and died.
    3. 11. Janet Munro  Descendancy chart to this point was born est 1623; and died.

    Family/Spouse: Margaret Munro. Margaret (daughter of Hector Munro, I of Findon and Helen Urquhart) was born about 1606; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 12. George Munro  Descendancy chart to this point was born est 1626; and died.

  2. 6.  William MunroWilliam Munro Descendancy chart to this point (2.George2, 1.Farquhar1) was born about 1585; and died.

    Notes:

    Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/28

    "George Munro of Linset married Innes of Culorssies daughter by whom he had Hector William John and Charles from whom the Laird of Fowlis redeemed the wadset of Linsetmore."

    William was married and had children.

    References:

    (1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
    350

    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.


  3. 7.  John MunroJohn Munro Descendancy chart to this point (2.George2, 1.Farquhar1) was born about 1587; and died.

    Notes:

    Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) M/28

    Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/28

    "George Munro of Linset married Innes of Culorssies daughter by whom he had Hector William John and Charles from whom the Laird of Fowlis redeemed the wadset of Linsetmore."

    John was not married.

    References:

    (1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
    350

    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. 8.  Charles MunroCharles Munro Descendancy chart to this point (2.George2, 1.Farquhar1) was born about 1589; and died.

    Notes:

    The Laird of Fowlis redeemed the wadset of Linsetmore from Charles.

    Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) M/28

    Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/28

    "George Munro of Linset married Innes of Culorssies daughter by whom he had Hector William John and Charles from whom the Laird of Fowlis redeemed the wadset of Linsetmore."

    References:

    (1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
    350

    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: 4

  1. 9.  Hector Munro, Of ErribolHector Munro, Of Erribol Descendancy chart to this point (5.Hector3, 2.George2, 1.Farquhar1) was born about 1619 in Of, Erribol, Durness Par., Scotland; died about 1660.

    Notes:

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

    Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/29

    "Hector Munro of pitfuire married Janet daughter of Neil McKy of Auchness by whom he had Hector William and severall daughters that married in Strathnaver..."

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

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

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

    References:

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

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

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

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

    Children:
    1. 13. Margaret Munro  Descendancy chart to this point was born est 1642; and died.
    2. 14. Hugh Munro, Of Erribol  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1644 in Of, Erribol, Durness Par., Scotland; and died.
    3. 15. William Munro, Of Mussal  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1646 in Of, Mussal, Sutherlandshire; and died.
    4. 16. Donald Munro, of Arnaboll  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1648 in Of, Arnaboll, Scotland; and died.
    5. 17. Hector Munro  Descendancy chart to this point was born est 1650; and died.
    6. 18. Elizabeth Munro  Descendancy chart to this point was born est 1652; and died.

  2. 10.  William Munro, Of RosehallWilliam Munro, Of Rosehall Descendancy chart to this point (5.Hector3, 2.George2, 1.Farquhar1) was born est 1621 in Of, Rosehall, Sutherland; and died.

    Notes:

    William lived at Rossal in Sutherland.

    Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/29

    "Hector Munro of pitfuire married Janet daughter of Neil McKy of Auchness by whom he had Hector William and severall daughters that married in Strathnaver..."

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

    References:

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

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


  3. 11.  Janet MunroJanet Munro Descendancy chart to this point (5.Hector3, 2.George2, 1.Farquhar1) was born est 1623; and died.

    Notes:

    References:

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

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

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


  4. 12.  George MunroGeorge Munro Descendancy chart to this point (5.Hector3, 2.George2, 1.Farquhar1) was born est 1626; and died.

    Notes:

    Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) M/29

    References:

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

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