Sir Alexander Dunbar

Notes:

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The following is from «u»The Monroe Book«/u» p. 6:

«i»He «/i»[Sir Robert Munro XIV of Foulis]«i» married Margaret Dunbar, daughter of Sir Alexander Dunbar, sheriff of Murray.
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Birth:
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Family/Spouse: Jean Falconer. Jean was born about 1479; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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

"Robert Barron of Fowlis married Margaret daughter to Sir Alexander Dunbar Sheriff of Murray by whom he had 4 sons and 3 daughters he was slain at the Battle of Pinkie with many of his followers in [? September] 1547."

"...His wife is named Anna Dunbar in 1663 birthbrief to descendant Alexander R/15 (TGSI xii 386, Mackenzie 173); their four sons appear below as Robert R, Hector Q/1, Hugh Q/18 and George Q/45; for dr Catherine see M/4."

Ref: "History of the Munros" by A. Mackenzie - p. 42

"He [Robert] married Margaret, only daughter of Sir Alexander Dunbar of Cumnock and Westfield, Sheriff of Morayshire, by his second wife Janet, daughter of John Leslie of Parkhill, son of William third Earl of Rothes. The Coul MS. says that Lady Dunbar was a daughter of "the Laird of Haggerton Falcken," no doubt meaning the family of Falconer of Halkerton, Kincardineshire, from whom the present Earl of Kintore is descended."

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Margaret married Sir Robert Munro, XIV of Foulis in , , , Scotland. Robert (son of Hector Munro, XIII of Foulis and Katherine MacKenzie) was born about 1508; died on 10 Sep 1547 in Musselburgh, , Midlothian, Scotland; was buried in Musselburgh, , Midlothian, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Robert was served heir to his father before Alexander Baillie, Sheriff-Depute of Inverness on 11 Jan 1548. He was still a minor and so was placed under the tutorship of his uncle, Hugh Munro of Contullich.

Robert got into a great deal of trouble because his uncle and tutor, Hugh Munro killed two tenants in Little Boath, belonging to the Laird of Balnagowan. The problem was resolved after great expense to Robert including the loss of the lands of Kiltearn.

Robert came to be known as Robert Mor because of his stature. His estates were erected into a barony by 1553. He was a supporter of Mary, Queen of Scots.

He gave to Neil Beaton, a heritable tack of the lands of Culnaskea for serving as surgeon or doctor to his family.

In 1552, he sold to Margaret Ogilvie, widow of William Mackintosh of Mackintosh, the lands of Wester Foulis in liferent, but later regained these lands by marrying Margaret.

In 1560, he regained the lands of Kiltearn by obtaining them from Quinten Monypenny, General-Vicar and Dean of Ross. The charter was registered and and confirmed on 3 Sep 1584. In the same year, he acquired from the Bishops of Ross, the lands of Limlair, Pellaig, Wester Glens, and Mukle Boitt (or Boath).

He attended the Reformation Parliament in Edinburgh on 1 Aug 1560 where he voted for the overthrow of the Catholic Church and for acceptance for the Scottish Confession of Faith. He was among the barons assembled on 24 Nov 1572 in Edinburgh to choose a Regent when the Convention of Estates appointed Morton. In the Edinburgh Parliament of 30 Nov 1581, he is listed as "Robert Monro of Fowlis, bailie and chamberlane of Ros, one of the Justices in that part." He had been appointed to that position by the seventh Parliament of King James VI, held at Edinburgh on 24 Feb 1581, when he was described as "His Majesty's principal bailie of the Earldom of Ross and Lordship of Ardmeanach."

In Robert's time, the Munro Clan was considered by the Crown, of considerable importance, and among the most loyal of the northern clans. When Queen Mary arrived at Inverness on 11 Sep 1562, and found the castle shut against her by the governor, Captain Alexander Gordon, the Munros, under Robert Mor, their Chief, were among those loyal subjects who came to her assistance.

By a charter dated at Scone on 11 Jul 1565, Robert obtained from Sir James Spence, Chaplain of St. Lawrence, and Sir Alexander Douglas, Chaplain of St. Mary, the lands of Mukle and Little Clynes.

On 23 Jun 1567, he served as a member of the jury when John, Earl of Sutherland was served heir to his grandmother, Elizabeth, Countess of Sutherland.

At Edinburgh, on 10 Apr 1569, he and many others signed a bond of allegiance to King James VI.

On 22 Nov 1569, Robert was appointed by the Lord Regent, as a Justice-Depute in the diocese of Caithness for the trial of certain persons.

In 1570 a serious quarrel broke out between the Munros and the Mackenzies. Leslie, the celebrated Bishop of Ross who had been secretary to Queen Mary, dreading the effect of public feeling against prelacy in the north and against himself personally made over to his cousin, Leslie of Balquhain, his rights and titles to the Chanonry of Ross, together with the Castle lands, in order to divest them of the character of church property and so save them to his family. But in spite of this grant, the Regent Murray gave the custody of the Castle to Andrew Munro of Milntown, a rigid Presbyterian, who was in high favor with Murray.

The Mackenzies were by no means pleased at seeing the Munros occupying the stronghold. They purchased Leslie's right to the castle and demanded delivery. The Munros at once refused. Mackenzie of Kintail raised his vassals and, joined by a detachment of the Mackintoshes, garrisoned the steeple of the Cathedral Church and laid siege to Irvine's Tower and the Palace.

The Munros held out for three years, but one day the garrison becoming short of provisions, they attempted a sortie to the Ness of Fortrose, where there was at the time a salmon stell, the contents of which they attempted to secure. They were immediately discovered and followed by the Mackenzies under Iain Dubh Mac Ruairidh Mhic Alastair. The Munros were ambushed and twenty-six of them were killed. The remaining defenders of the castle immediately capitulated, and it was taken possession of by the Mackenzies. Later it was confirmed to the Baron of Kintail by King James VI.

In 1572, as a reward for his faithful services to the Crown, Robert obtained from King James VI a grant of the tack of all the customs due as royalties from the town and Sheriffdom of Inverness, in the counties of Ross, Sutherland, and Caithness. This was registered in a charter under the Privy Seal dated at Edinburgh on 5 Jan 1572.

He was one of the members of a Commission appointed to act as Sheriffs of Inverness for serving Alexander Earl of Sutherland heir to his father Earl John, on 30 May 1573. But Alexander petitioned to be served heir in Aberdeen, as he could not get a jury together to sit at Inverness because there was a deadly feud in progress among the local barons including Colin Mackenzie of Kintail, Lachlan Mackintosh of Mackintosh, and Robert Munro of Foulis.

On 9 Jan 1578, Robert appeared as one of the arbitrators for David Dunbar, portioner of Kinsterrie, concerning the slaughter of two of Dunbar's servants by the tenants or followers of Cawdor.

In 1578, the Lord Regent and Privy Council learned that the Earl of Argyll intended to invade the territories of Donald MacAngus of Glengarry. On 19 Feb 1577-78, their Lordships issued orders to many Highland Chiefs, including Robert Munro of Foulis, to be ready with their whole forces to come the the aid and defense of Donald MacAngus of Glengarry.

Robert obtained various lands in Inverness and Ross by charter dated 11 Jan 1583 under the Great Seal, and later that year, on 10 May 1583, he disponed to his son, George of Obsdale, the lands of Limlare, Pelaig, Wester Glens, and Bothmoir.

In about 1585, a dispute arose between Neil Macleod and Donald Bane Macleod regarding the succession to Assynt. The succession was ultimately awarded to Neil, but Donald Bane complained to Foulis, in whose family he had been brought up. Robert's influence was able to obtain for Donald Bane a part of the lands of Assynt.

On 30 Nov 1586, Robert was denounced by the Privy Council, along with most of the other Highland Chiefs, on the complaint of the United Burghs of Scotland, for obstructing the fisheries in the northern parts and for making extortionate exactions from the fishermen.

On 6 May 1588, King James VI, issued an order of special protection granted to the Earl of Sutherland and his Countess. In it, the King ordered Robert Munro of Foulis and many other local leaders to be ready to raise their followers in arms to assist the Earl of Sutherland if needed.

On 20 Jul 1588, Robert was appointed by the King to be collector of a tax in Inverness-shire, which was to be used for the repair of Edinburgh Castle.

Robert was one of the first of the Highland Chiefs to renounce the Roman Catholic form of religion and to embrace the doctrines of the Reformation. In this decision, he exercised great influence in the county of Ross. He voted in the Parliament of Aug 1560, for the overthrow of the Popish Church, and for the adoption of the Scottish Confession of Faith. The first spot in Ross-shire where the reformed religion is said to have been preached is at Waterloo, midway between Foulis and Dingwall. The preacher is said to have been the Rev. Donald Munro, the well-known High Dean of the Isles.

Robert appears to have profited considerably by the long leases of church lands and forfeitures arising from the changed condition of affairs caused by the Reformation. He is said to have been a wise and good man, and the name "Mor," or great, was not altogether inapplicable to him.

He died at Foulis Castle on 4 Nov 1588 at about the age of 60. By his own direction, his body was buried in the churchyard of Kiltearn, which has ever since continued to be the burying place of the Chiefs of the family. He was the first who made this change from the ancient custom of his ancestors, who had always been interred at the Chanonry of Ross. It is probable that this baron, who was the the first professing Protestant of the family of Foulis, desired by this change, to mark the complete severance of all connection with the Church of Rome and her consecrated establishments.

Error alert: According to the dates in references, Robert remarried about a year before his first wife died. It's possible that his first marriage ended in divorce, but it is more likely that one or more dates in the reference are incorrect.

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Family/Spouse: Margaret Ogilvy. Margaret was born about 1530 in , , , Scotland; died on 2 Dec 1564. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married Catherine Ross, of Balnagown on 22 Nov 1563. Catherine (daughter of Ross, Laird of Balnagown) was born about 1530; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

George was the progenitor of the Katewell branch. He was killed at the battle of Pinkie in 1547, along with his father.

The Loehr reference says George was the son of Andrew Beg Munro (b. 1492) and Euphemia Dunbar.

Ref (1) says George was the fifth son of Robert Munro of Foulis, but ref (2) says he was the fourth son.

He had other children besides George, who succeeded him.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
42, 46, 480

(2) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q, Q/45

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Family/Spouse: Mary Symonds. Mary was born about 1530; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Major Hugh Munro was the first of Assynt. He received the lands of Assynt and Inchcoulter, now Balconie, on the north bank of the Allt-Grand, parish of Alness from John Leslie, bishop of Ross. The grant was confirmed by King James VI on 19 Mar 1580. He also had a grant of other lands in Ross-shire. In 1552, Queen Mary granted him the non-entry and other dues of half the "lands of Ferrincosque in Brachat," lying between the rivers Shin and Cassley, namely the half of Inveran, with the half of the mill, multures, and fishing, the half respectively of Linside, Alltbeg, and Achness, with the half of the fishing lying in Queen Mary's hands since "the redemption and lowsing tharof maid be Thomas Dingwall of Kildun, furth of the handis of George Munro of Dochcarty."

In 1577, King James VI granted to Hugh and his wife, a Crown charter of half the lands of the Intown of Easter Aird, in the parish of Fearn, "occupied by Hugh Munro, and alienated in heritage to him and his wife by James Dunbar of Tarbat." In 1584, Hugh bought from George Ross, X of Balnagowan, the lands of Strath-Oykel, Inverchassly, Glenminck, and the wood of Scatwell, "with Lounillodoch, Cromlie, the salmon fishing of the Halfapolmorall, Stronroschir, with the salmon fishing," all in Strath-Oykel and Strathcarron.

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The following is from «u»The Monroe Book«/u» p. 6:

«i»Hugh, third son of Robert, called Hugh of Assynt, married Christane, daughter of Robert Munro of Carbsdale, ancestry not provided but obviously a cousin.
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References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
42, 465

(2) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q, Q/18

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Birth:
Foulis Castle

Died:
Assynt

Buried:
Hugh was buried at Chancery of Ross.

Family/Spouse: Christian Munro. Christian (daughter of Robert Munro, of Carbisdale) was born about 1528 in Bonar Bridge, , Ross and Cromarty, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: "History of the Munros" by A. Mackenzie - p. 42

"By Margaret Dunbar, Robert had issue...

5. Elizabeth, who married Thomas Polson of Creich, Sutherland."

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Family/Spouse: Thomas Polson. Thomas was born est 1531 in Of, Creich; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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

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

"John Munro of Balconie married Katherine daughter to Robert Baron of Fowlis slain at Pinkie by whom he had Hugh Mr Robert John and five daughters one of quhich married Urquhart of Davistown another Clunes Bailzie of Cromarty another Simpson of Bannans another Denuine of [? Ken--]."

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

"Robert...for dr Catherine see M/4."

Ref: "History of the Munros" by A. Mackenzie - p. 42

"By Margaret Dunbar, Robert had issue...

6. Catherine, who married John Munro, III. of Balconie, with issue, of whom in their proper place."

Married John Munro III of Balconie.

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

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Family/Spouse: John Munro, Of Balconie. John (son of John Moir Munro, III of Coul and Agnes Vass) was born about 1521 in Of, Balcony, Scotland; died in Oct 1597 in Of, Urquhart. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Hector of Contulich and Kildermory was the progenitor of the Fyrish branch. His wife was the daughter of Hector Roy Mackenzie of Gairloch.

Ref: "The Munro Tree 1734)" by R. W. Munro - Q/1
Clan Munro files - Stroud, Anna Margaret

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

Robert Barron of Fowlis married Margaret daughter to Sir Alexander Dunbar Sheriff of Murray by whom he had 4 sons and 3 daughters he was slain at the Battle of Pinkie with many of his followers in [? September] 1547.

...their four sons appear below as Robert R, Hector Q/1, Hugh Q/18 and George Q/45; for dr Catherine see M/4.

Hector Munro of Contulich and Kildermory married a daughter of Hector Roy McKenzie of Gairloch by her he had William John George and Hugh and a daughter Janet that married McKay of Auchness.

Ref: "History of the Munros" by A. Mackenzie - p. 42

By Margaret Dunbar, Robert had issue...

2. Hector, I. of Contullich, from whom are descended the families of Contullich, Gildermorie, and Fyrish, and of whom in their order.

...the superiority of the lands of Creich was purchased by the Munros in 1541. In 1589 Hector Munro is served heir male and of entail to his father Robert Munro of Fowlis "the elder, in the superiority of the land of Creichmor in Breachat, and the fishings of Kellisoquill (Kyle Oykel) both in salt water and in fresh, lying in the Earldom or Ross and barony of Fowlis.

On the 22nd of July, 1590, Hector was arraigned before a jury at Edinburgh for the crimes of "sorcery, incantation, witchcraft, slaughter, etc.," his trial taking place immediately after that of his stepmother, already referred to. The proceedings are recorded at length in Pitcairn's Criminal Trials, vol. i., part ii., pages 201-204, and the "Dittay," or indictment, extended over the period which had elapsed since 1588. The chief accusation against him was his having, through "inchantments" caused the death of his half-brother George, who "did take ane deadlie sickness in the month of Apryle, 1590 yeirs, and contineward thairin quhile Junij (till June) thaireafter, deceissit in the said month of Junij, being the third day of that instant." In this case the incantation was a doze of slow poison; and his paternal uncle, Hector Munro of Fyrish, appears to have been implicated in the matter. Hector of Fowlis "all uterlie denyit" the charge and was acquitted by the assize, and was "prouniceit and declarit to be acquit and innocent of all the heidis of the said Dittey." He thus escaped any serious consequences from his alleged crimes; but his trial and that of his stepmother are curious incidents in the annals of the family.

The second son of Robert IV of Foulis inherited large estates and was first of families of Kildermorie, Fyrish and Tullochue.

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

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.
431

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Family/Spouse: Unknown. Unknown was born about 1542; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: "History of the Munros" by A. Mackenzie - p. 42

"By Margaret Dunbar, Robert had issue...

7. Janet, who married Donald Mackintosh of Cowbirnie, with issue."

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Family/Spouse: Donald Mackintosh. Donald was born about 1538 in Of, Cowbirnie; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Florence (or Flora or Fionnaghal) married Roderick Mackenzie of Artafeelie and Redcastle.

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - R/39

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - R, R/39

Robert Moir Munro Baron of Fowlis married Margaret daughter to Ogilvie of Finlater by whom he had 2 sons and 3 daughters 2d he married Catherin daughter to Alexander Ross of Balnagown and had 3 sons 4 daughters.

His [Robert mor's] daughters 1 Florence Lady Redcastle...

Drs of Robert mor of Foulis: Flora Florence or Fionnaghal m Roderick Mackenzie of Artafeelie & Redcastle (Mackenzie's Mackenzies 2nd edn 536, Warrand's Mackenzie Pedigrees 69, SP vii 500)...

Ref: "History of the Munros" by A. Mackenzie - p. 55

By Margaret Ogilvie Robert had issue--

4. Florence, who married, first, Roderick Mor Mackenzie, I. of Redcastle, with issue, and secondly, Alexander Bayne, in Logie-Wester.

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Birth:
Florence was born at Foulis Castle.

Family/Spouse: Alexander Bayne. Alexander was born about 1563 in IN, Logie-Wester; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Florence married Roderick Mor MacKenzie est 1560 in , , , Scotland. Roderick was born about 1543 in Muir of Ord, , Ross and Cromarty, Scotland; was christened in 1543 in Kintail, , Ross and Cromarty, Scotland; was buried on 12 May 1587 in Kintail, , Ross and Cromarty, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

There is some controversy over whether Robert actually succeeded his father as Baron of Foulis. Robert and his father died within a year of each other, and some researchers say he predeceased his father.

"The Munro Tree" says that the Foulis estate was conveyed to Robert by his father in 1587 with his father reserving liferent. Then Robert died in Aug 1588 before his father, who died in Nov 1588. Thus "The Munro Tree" says that Robert never really succeeded to the title, but died as fiar of Foulis, that is, possessor subject to the liferent.

Mackenzie says that there is a Royal charter under the Great Seal, dated in 1589, of the lands of Easter Foulis, Daan, Inverlael, and others in the counties of Ross and Inverness, addressed to "Roberto de Foulis," as registered in the public archives. It is claimed that this disproves that Robert predeceased his father. Mackenzie says that Robert died in Aug 1589.

"The Munro Tree" says that the 1589 charter is a confirmation of the 1587 grant that conveyed the estate to Robert pending his father's liferent, and that the confirmation is in favor of Hector, not of Robert, his older brother, who was dead by then.

Robert appears to have married three times. His first wife was Marjory, the youngest daughter of Kenneth Mackenzie of Kintail and Lady Elizabeth Stewart. This marriage was confirmed by a charter granted under the Great Seal on 11 Jul 1574. Marjory died a few months after their marriage without any children.

In 1579, he was engaged to marry Eleanor Gordon, the daughter of John, Earl of Sutherland and Helenor Stewart, Dowager-Countess of Erroll. But Eleanor died at Dornoch on the night before the wedding, so that marriage did not take place.

Later in the same year, he married Janet Sinclair, daughter of George, Earl of Caithness. She also died shortly after their marriage with no children.

In 1587, he married Elizabeth Rose, daughter of Hugh Rose of Kilravock. The marriage contract was dated 31 Aug 1579.

Robert was the target of a strange witchcraft plot. Robert's stepmother, Katherine Ross, wanted to remove Marjory Campbell, the young wife of her brother, George Ross of Balnagowan, so that he might marry Robert's wife. To accomplish this, of course, Robert had to be destroyed.

Involved in the plot were Marjory Macallister, nicknamed Loskie Loutart, a witch from Tain, and William Macgillivray, nicknamed Damh, a wizard from Tain. They formed a clay image of Robert which was to be set up and shot at with "elf arrows." This was supposed to make Robert pine away and die. Also, William sold to Robert's stepmother, a "box of witchcraft", that is of poison, for which he was later sentenced to be burned at the stake.

At a Justice Court held on 28 Nov 1577, several witches were convicted of this plot and sentanced to burn at the stake. They implicated Lady Katherine of Foulis as their employer, but she was not tried until 22 Jul 1590, and was found innocent.

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Robert married Marjorie MacKenzie on 30 May 1574. Marjorie was born about 1555; died about 1574. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married Janet Sinclair in 1581. Janet was born est 1555; died about 1579. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Robert married Elizabeth Rose in 1587. Elizabeth was born est 1555 in Of, Kilravock; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Hugh Munro of Clynes probably died before his father. He left no male heirs so his lands fell to his brother, Hector Munro of Foulis.

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

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

Robert Moir Munro Baron of Fowlis married Margaret daughter to Ogilvie of Finlater by whom he had 2 sons and 3 daughters 2d he married Catherin daughter to Alexander Ross of Balnagown and had 3 sons 4 daughters.

...by first marriage Robert had 3 sons, Robert who seems to have predeceased him, Hugh of Clynes (omitted here, but see FW 77, OPS ii 482, & Retours Ross and Crom 169), and Hector who succeeded to Foulis;...for drs see R/39.

Ref: "History of the Munros" by A. Mackenzie - p. 46-47, 52, 55

By a charter dated at Scone on the 11th of July 1565, Robert Munro obtained from Sir James Spence, Chaplain of St. Lawrence, and Sir Alexander Douglas, Chaplain of St. Mary, both within the Regality of Spynie, the lands of "Mukle and Little Clynes, with the pertinents and milne thereof." The charter is subscribed by Patrick, Bishop of Moray; Sir James Spence, Sir Alexander Douglas, the Dean and Chaplain of Moray, and their respective seals are appended. The charter was to Robert in life-rent, and to his second son Hugh Munro and his heirs male, with remainder to Hector Munro his other son and his heirs male, and to Robert's own male heirs whomsoever, bearing the surname and arms of Munro.

In 1584 James II. confirmed the charter by Sir James Spence and Sir Alexander Douglas in 1565, to "Robert Munro of Fowlis in liferent, and to his second son, Hugh Munro and his male heirs, with remainder to Hector Munro, his other son, and his male heirs, and to Robert's own male heirs whomsoever bearing the surname and arms of Munro.

By Margaret Ogilvie Robert had issue--

2. Hugh, mentioned as the "second son" in the charter of Meikle and Little Clynes in 1584. He, however, must have predeceased his brother Hector, without issue, for the latter in 1589 succeeded his eldest brother Robert.

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Notes:

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - R/39

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - R, R/39

Robert Moir Munro Baron of Fowlis married Margaret daughter to Ogilvie of Finlater by whom he had 2 sons and 3 daughters 2d he married Catherin daughter to Alexander Ross of Balnagown and had 3 sons 4 daughters.

His [Robert mor's] daughters...2 Christane Lady Skibow...

Drs of Robert mor of Foulis:...Christian m George Gray of Skibo (RMS 19 Feb 1580/1)...

Ref: "History of the Munros" by A. Mackenzie - p. 55-56

5. Christian, who married Gilbert Gray of Swordale and Creich, Constable of the Castle of Skibo, and precentor of the Cathedral Church at Dornoch, 1563-83, with issue--three sons and two daughters.

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Family/Spouse: George Gray. George was born about 1557 in Of, Skibo, Of, Scotland; died in in Of, Creich. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - R/39

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - R, R/39

Robert Moir Munro Baron of Fowlis married Margaret daughter to Ogilvie of Finlater by whom he had 2 sons and 3 daughters 2d he married Catherin daughter to Alexander Ross of Balnagown and had 3 sons 4 daughters.

His [Robert mor's] daughters...3 Catherine Lady Dunean...

Drs of Robert mor of Foulis:...Catherine m Wm Baillie of Dunean (FW 140)...

Ref: "History of the Munros" by A. Mackenzie - p. 55-56

By Margaret Ogilvie Robert had issue--

6. Catherine, who married William, second son of David Baillie of Dunean, by his wife Margaret, daughter of Hugh Rose of Kilravock. William Baillie was Provost of Inverness. In 1591 he is met with as one of the witnesses to a charter. In the Parliament held at Edinburgh in 1581 he was Commissioner for the Burgh of Inverness. By Catherine Munro he had issue--1, Alexander; 2, James; 3, John.

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Family/Spouse: William Baillie. William was born about 1558 in Of, Dunean, , Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

As a younger son, Hector did not expect to inherit any land and so he prepared for the Church. He was educated at St. Andrews University and his first preferment was the Chaplainry of Newmore to which he was presented in 1560 by Queen Mary. He was later assigned to the Chaplainary of Obsdale in 1570

On 8 May 1583, King James VI presented Hector as Dean of Ross. Alexander Urquhart, the former Dean had been deposed and "put to the horn." Alexander resisted being replaced and continued to occupy the lands and collect the rents for himself. The Privy Council finaly had to step in on 21 Jul 1585 and force Alexander Urquhart out so that Hector could assume his position as Dean of Ross. Hector served in this capacity until 15 Aug 1589 when, because of his succession to Foulis, he resigned all his Church positions.

Having survived both his elder brothers, the lands that had been conveyed to Robert by his father, were conveyed to Hector on 26 Mar 1589. He was also served heir to his brother, Hugh, in Meikle and Little Clyne on 7 Oct 1589.

On 4 Jun 1589, Hector's stepmother, Catherine Ross filed a complaint against Hector accusing him of attempting to dispossess her from her lands in the Barony of Foulis. The complaint says that he first attempted to frighten her off by persuing some of her tenants and servants in order to do them bodily harm and kill them. When that didn't work, the complaint says that Hector tried to frame Catherine and several other women, wrongly accusing them of practicing witchcraft and begining legal action against them.

The Privy Council ordered Hector to stop the action against the ladies and to leave them alone until Jul 1590, when a trial would be held in Edinburgh to hear the charges.

The trial was held on 22 Jul 1590. Hector served as an associate of the King's Advocate, David Macgill of Cranston-Riddell, in the prosecution of his stepmother, Lady Catherine of Foulis on charges of witchcraft. The jury acquitted Lady Catherine and promptly after that trial, another was started in which Hector was the defendant charged with "sorcery, incantation, witchcraft, slaughter, etc."

Hector was charged with having employed a witch to cure him of a fever, which she pretended to do by having him carried out in a blanket in a frosty night in January, and laying him down in a newly-made grave at the boundary between two baronies, in order to transfer the fever to his stepbrother, George, who was to die in his place. George actually did die on 3 Jun 1590 and part of the accusation against Hector was that he had used poison to kill him. Hector Munro of Fyrish also appears to have been implicated in the matter. In any case, Hector was also acquitted that day, probably partly due to the fact that the jury was composed of Munros and Rosses and their dependents.

On 9 Mar 1593, Hector and others were commissioned to apprehend George Earl of Huntly, William Earl of Angus, Francis Earl of Erroll, Sir Patrick Gordon of Achindown, Sir James Chisholme of Dunborne, and several others for practicing the "Papist" religion, which was then considered a treasonable act against the "true religion presently professed within this realm." The commission also ordered him to help apprehend and present to the King and Council or to the Justice, the persons responsible for burning Donniebristle and murdering James, Earl of Moray.

Hector was in great favor with and highly esteemed by King James VI. In a letter from His Majesty to his "right trusty friend the Laird of Foulis," the King took notice of his loyalty and faithful service and particularly recommended him to keep his men in good order.

On 4 Feb 1597, a disturbance took place at Logie-Riach, on the banks of the river Conon, between the Mackenzies on the one hand and the Baynes and Munros on the other, in which several of the latter were slain. Some difference arose between a desperado, John MacGilliechallum, a brother of the Laird of Raasay, and the Baynes about the lands of Torridon, and the latter obtained a decree against John, interdicting him from going on his lands or molesting his people.

Soon after this, Bayne attended the Candlemas market then held at Logie, with a large following of armed men, composed of Baynes and a considerable number of Munros. MacGilliechallum came to the fair too, as was his custom, and while buying some article at a chapman's stall, Alastair Mor Bayne came up behind him and without any warning struck him on the head with a two-edged sword, killing him instantly.

One of the Mackenzies, to whom MacGilliechallum was related, interfered, but he no sooner opened his mouth, than he was run through the body by one of the Baynes. The alarm and the news of the death of the two men immediately spread through the market. "Tulloch Ard," the war cry of the Mackenzies was instantly raised, whereupon the Baynes and the Munros took to their heels--the Munros eastward to the Ferry of Foulis and the Baynes northward to the hills, both followed by a band of the infuriated Mackenzies, who slaughtered everyone they overtook.

Ian Dubh Mac Choinnich Mhic Mhurchaidh of the Clan Mhurchaidh and Ian Gallda Mac Fhionnla Dhuibh, two gentlemen of the Mackenzies, were on their way from Chanonry when they met with a batch of the Munros flying in confusion in that direction, and the pair having learned the cause of the flight to be the murder of their two friends at Logie, they pursued the fugitives and slew no less than thirteen of them between Logie and the wood of Millechaich.

Most of the Baynes were killed and the Munros lost no less than fifty able-bodied men. One lady of the clan lost her three brothers in the fight.

The matter was soon after brought before the King and Privy Council, then at Falkland, by the intervention of Lord Lovat and Mackenzie of Kintail, when the principals consented to subscribe a contract of agreement and peaceful behaviour towards each other ever after.

On 31 Jan 1602, an act of the Privy Council ordered him, and the other principal Highland chiefs, to hold a general muster of his followers on 10 Mar, and to list the names of all the persons mustered, with the form and manner of their arms, and send a report to the King as soon as possible. He was also ordered to send 100 men and supplies to go to the assistance of Queen Elizabeth of England in repressing the rebellion of her Irish subjects.

Hector's first wife was Anne (or Agnes) Fraser. Mackenzie gives some facts about her on p. 72 which actually should be attributed to her great aunt of the same name.

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(The following is from "The Monroe Book" - by Dr. J. S. Guilford - p. 10)

«i»Teachatt [was] granted in 1591 by Hector of Foulis to John Munro, "writer," (i.e., lawyer) on condition that he render legal services to the Barons and their successors. Fraser seems to take delight in noting that this family retainer died intestate.«/i»
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Family/Spouse: Janet Monro. Janet (daughter of Andrew Monro, of Milntown & Dochcouty and Catherine Urquhart) was born est 1561; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hector married Anne Fraser about 15 Jul 1590. Anne was born about 1564; died on 16 Mar 1597. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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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:

John married the daughter of Hugh Ross of Achnacloich. They had only one daughter, so his estate went to his brother Andrew the Tutor.

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - R & R/23

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - R, R/23

Robert Moir Munro Baron of Fowlis married Margaret daughter to Ogilvie of Finlater by whom he had 2 sons and 3 daughters 2d he married Catherin daughter to Alexander Ross of Balnagown and had 3 sons 4 daughters.

...by the second [marriage, he had] another 3 sons, George R/3, John R/23, Andrew R/24; for drs see R/39.

John Munro of Daan his 4 son married Beatrix daughter to Hugh Ross of Achancloich by whom he had only one daughter and his estate fell to his brother Andrew the Tutor.

John's widow m Andrew Ross of Shandwick (Ross Es. 10, 27); dr was named Katharine (Gen. Retours 18 Mch 1618, RPC vii 291).

Ref: "History of the Munros" by A. Mackenzie - p. 56, 65, 68

7. John, who received as his patrimony, the lands of Daan, parish of Edderton, which were previously Church lands; but as he died about the beginning of the seventeenth century, without male issue, the estate of Daan, according to his father's destination of it, passed to John's immediate younger brother Andrew John Munro of Daan married Beatrix Ross, with issue--an only daughter.

He [Hector Munro XVII] also disponed, as previously stated, the lands of Daan in feu to John Munro, his half-brother and his heirs male, failing whom to Andrew Munro, John's youngest half-brother.

On the 3rd of December, 1590, Hector Munro of Fowlis registers at Edinburgh a bond for 1000 merks for Hugh Munro of Assint, and John Munro, son and heir of the late George Munro of Limlair, Andrew Munro of Newmore, and Katherine Munro, that the said George's spouse, shall be harmless of Hugh of Assint. The bond was subscribed at Fowlis Castle on the 5th of November preceding, before Hugh Munro, apparent heir of Urquhart; John Munro, son of the late Robert Munro of Fowlis; and John Munro, writer.

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Family/Spouse: Beatrix Ross. Beatrix was born est 1569; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - R, M/43, R/39

Robert Moir Munro Baron of Fowlis married Margaret daughter to Ogilvie of Finlater by whom he had 2 sons and 3 daughters 2d he married Catherin daughter to Alexander Ross of Balnagown and had 3 sons 4 daughters.

Mr Robert Munro of Coul minister of Kiltearn married Elizabeth daughter to Robert Laird of Fowlis by whom he had Major Hector Major John and two daughters one married to Scourys broyr. the other to Dunbar merchant at Inverness.

His [Robert mor's] daughters...Elizabeth married Mr Robert Munro Minister of Coul.

Drs of Robert mor of Foulis:...Elizabeth m Robert of Coul M/43 min of Thurso.

Ref: "History of the Munros" by A. Mackenzie - p. 57

12. Elizabeth, who married Robert Munro of Coul (eldest son of the Rev. William Munro of Cullicudden)

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
344, 385

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Family/Spouse: Robert Munro, Of Coul. Robert (son of Rev. William Munro and Isabel Thornton) was born about 1573 in Of, Coul, Of, Thurso; was christened in in Of, Kiltearn, Ross-Shire; died in 1663 in Of, Strathnaver, Sutherlandshire; was buried in Of, Farr, Sutherlandshire, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Robert Munro. Robert (son of John Moir Munro, III of Coul and Agnes Vass) was born est 1545 in Of, Urquhart; died in 1610 in Of, Kiltearn. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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[Andrew Munro] «i»Fifth son of Robert mor Munro XV of Foulis, by second wife Catherine Ross; had charter of lands of Daan from brother Hector Munro of Foulis in August, 1601, appointed tutor of Foulis 1603 to nephew Robert, on record as such January-April, 1607; died 17 September, 1607, having married Christian Munro (she marrying secondly Gilbert Gray of Skibo), with issue-John (Col. of Lemlair), Florence (married Rev. David Munro), Janet (married Col. Alexander Ross 2ndly Rev. David Ross), and Annabella (married 1628 Alexander Maclean of Dochgarroch), Another son said to be ancestor of President James Monroe but authenticity lacking. Said to be in possession of Lemlair some years before his death.

Munro Tree R/24; Mackenzie 56, 484-5, Writs 136, 138, 144, 146, 201; C. Fraser MackIntosh "Antiquarian Notes" ii dr Annabella 47, Edinburgh Testaments (16 March, 1609) Chron. Acc. 29 (wife); P. Gray "Skibo" 29 (wife), Register of the Privy Council of Scotland (addenda) xiv 505; vii 291,603; Note of ancestry by Mrs. J.A. Rusk, Missouri 1946 Letter to RWM from Mrs. de Volt 1968; New Statistical Account Ross and Cromarty p 447 (for 1601); Cromarty MSS (Daan) bundle 2/1549; MacGill "Old Rosshire 1898"-dr Janet.«/i»

(R. W. Munro's genealogy notes)
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Andrew inherited the lands of Daan in the Edderton Parish when his brother, John died without a male heir. He later became Andrew of Limlair.

Andrew's brother, Hector Munro of Fowlis, granted him the lands of Daan in a charter dated Aug 1601. These lands had been held by their brother, John, who died without a male heir. There is recorded on 24 Jul 1607, a sasine on a charter by Andrew Munro of Meikle Davauch, with consent of Hector Munro of Foulis in favor of Beatrix Ross, the widow of Andrew's brother, John.

In 1603, Andrew was appointed Tutor to his nephew, Robert of Fowlis for the remainder of that chief's minority. During the short period that Andrew occupied that responsible trust, he is said to have managed the estate very successfully and much to the advantage of the young Baron when he became of age and able to take legal charge of his own affairs.

Andrew acquired the lands of Limlair a few years before his death. It is not known whether he purchased them or if they were given to him by his nephew for his judicious management while acting as Tutor of Foulis.

On 7 Sep 1607, Andrew had a charter from George Ross of Balnagowan for the lands of Pitmadowie.

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References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
56, 65, 71-72, 385, 484-485

(2) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - M/42, R, R/23,
R/24, & p. iv

(3) "The Highlander" - Nov/Dec 86 - p.71

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Family/Spouse: Christian Munro. Christian (daughter of Rev. William Munro and Isabel Thornton) was born about 1571; died in in Of, Balblair, Creich, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - R/39

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - R, R/39

Robert Moir Munro Baron of Fowlis married Margaret daughter to Ogilvie of Finlater by whom he had 2 sons and 3 daughters 2d he married Catherin daughter to Alexander Ross of Balnagown and had 3 sons 4 daughters.

His [Robert mor's] daughters...4 Margaret married Campbell of Ardbreath...

Drs of Robert mor of Foulis:...Margaret m Colin Campbell of Ardbreath (cont 1584, SP ii 182-3)...

Ref: "History of the Munros" by A. Mackenzie - p. 56

9. Margaret, who married Colin Campbell of Ardbreath, with issue.

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Family/Spouse: Colin Campbell. Colin was born about 1569 in Of, Ardbreath, , Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - R/39

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - R, R/39

Robert Moir Munro Baron of Fowlis married Margaret daughter to Ogilvie of Finlater by whom he had 2 sons and 3 daughters 2d he married Catherin daughter to Alexander Ross of Balnagown and had 3 sons 4 daughters.

His [Robert mor's] daughters...5 Janet married Innes of Innerbrakie...

Drs of Robert mor of Foulis:...Janet m James Innes of Inverbrekie (Mackenzie 57)...

Ref: "History of the Munros" by A. Mackenzie - p. 57

10. Janet, who married James Innes of Inverbreakie, with issue--now extinct.

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Family/Spouse: James Innes. James was born about 1570 in Of, Inverbrekie, , Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Margaret (or Marion) Munro married a merchant of Inverness, Scotland. His name was either John Abraham or John Hepburn.

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - R, R/39

Robert Moir Munro Baron of Fowlis married Margaret daughter to Ogilvie of Finlater by whom he had 2 sons and 3 daughters 2d he married Catherin daughter to Alexander Ross of Balnagown and had 3 sons 4 daughters.

His [Robert mor's] daughters...6 Margaret married John Hepburn merchant of Inverness...

Drs of Robert mor of Foulis:...Marion m John Abraham, Inverness (sic in FW 139)...

Ref: "History of the Munros" by A. Mackenzie - p. 57

11. Marjory, who married John Hepburn, a "merchant burgess of Inverness." It was probably her son, of the same name as his father, and one of the Baillies of Inverness, who at the Restoration of Charles II. signed the declaration of the Provost and Town Council of Inverness against the Solemn League and Covenant of 1638, as an unlawful oath, "imposed on the subjects of this kingdom and contrary to the laws and liberties of the same."

[Note: Marjory and Marion may be the same person.]

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Family/Spouse: John Abraham. John was born est 1573 in Of, Inverness, , Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

George is on record both as 'George Monro Georgeson in Katwell' and as 'of Katewell'.

The Loehr reference says George's mother was Janet Frazer (b. 1526 in Ross and Cromarty, Scotland and d. Rossa and Cromerty, Scotland).

Ref. (1) p. 78, calls George a "natural son" meaning that he was born out of wedlock.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
78, 349, 480

(2) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - M/5, Q/45, Q/46

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Died:
Katewell

Family/Spouse: Catherine MacKenzie. Catherine (daughter of Hector MacKenzie, Iv Of Fairborne) was born about 1556; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Euphemia Munro. Euphemia (daughter of John Mor Munro, of Pittonachy and Margaret Munro) was born est 1575; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Agnes Munro. Agnes (daughter of Hugh Munro, of Balconie and Euphemia Monro) was born about 1579; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - M/10, Q/18,
Q/44

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
417, 470

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Family/Spouse: Robert Munro, Of Teaninich. Robert (son of Hugh Munro, Of Teaninich and Euphemia Munro) was born about 1548 in Of, Teaninich, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Euphemia (or Euffem) Munro

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/18, Q/43

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
469

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Family/Spouse: Donald MacKay, Of Scourie. Donald was born about 1550 in Of, Scourie; 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»Eldest son of Hugh Munro of Ferrytown of Obsdale & Anna 'Pyper' or Morrison; settled in Inveran, Sutherland; m. Rose Munro, Assynt, with issue - Donald (killed in German wars).

Allan Tree (M/41); Mackenzie 382, 470; Chron Acc. 28
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References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - M/41

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
382, 470

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Family/Spouse: Alexander Munro. Alexander (son of Hugh Munro, of Ferrytown, of Obsdale and Anne Morrison) was born about 1541; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Hector entered the army and rose to the rank of Major.

He appears to have sold the Assynt estate to his son-in-law, Alexander Mackenzie of Coul, who gave it to his son, Kenneth, who in 1644, appears as proprietor. Hector, however, had purchased for his son, the lands of Inveran and of Achness, from John Gordon of Embo.

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/18, Q/19

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
69, 71, 470-471

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Family/Spouse: Isobel Dunbar. Isobel was born about 1556 in Of, Tarbat, Scotland; died on 22 Mar 1612. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

William Munro of Mid-Swordale was also known as "of Clynes." In 1590, he purchased the lands of Meikle and Little Clyne from Hector Munro of Foulis for "great sums of money." He also received a fourth of Swordell from his brother, Hector, in 1610.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
465-466

(2) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/18, Q/38

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Birth:
"Mid-Swordale, Kiltearn Par., Scotland"

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Family/Spouse: Euphemia Ross, of Achnacloich. Euphemia (daughter of Hugh Ross, I of Achnacloich and Isabel Munro) was born about 1565 in Rosskeen, , Ross and Cromarty, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

Notes:

Catherine (or Katherine) Munro

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/18, Q/43

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
469

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Family/Spouse: William Ross, Of Invercharron. William was born est 1554 in Of, Invercharron, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

John studied for the church at the University of St. Andrew's, where he graduated M.A. in 1590. In 1591, he was a member of the General Assembly, and in 1599 was presented to the parish of Tain.

Among the emoluments of his charge of St. Duthus, Tain, were the Chaplainries of Newmore, Tarlogie, Cambuscurry, Morangie, and Dunskaith.

He served for several years as Sub-Dean of Ross, and was a distinguished member of the ministry.

In the discharge of his duties, he came into collision with King James VI, who, when he succeeded to the English throne, formed a scheme to effect a complete union between England and Scotland and their respective churches. He attempted to force the Presbyterian Church of Scotland into conformity with the Episcopal Church of England, and to prevent the General Assembly from thwarting his pet scheme, he interdicted its meetings.

Notwithstanding this interdict, a few Presbyteries, Tain included, deputed representatives to the Assembly. Nineteen ministers, one of whom was the Rev. John Munro, met at Aberdeen on 2 Jul 1605, and constituted the assembly. John was one of the three nominated for the Moderatorship on that occasion.

King James declared this assembly seditious and summoned the members to appear before the Privy Council to answer for their conduct.

Seventeen appeared, of whom ten submitted to their Lordships, and declared that they were now persuaded that the Aberdeen Assembly was "altogether unlawful." The remaining seven--one of them being the Rev. John Munro, Sub-Dean of Ross--asserted and firmly maintained, in the presence of their Lordships, that the Assembly was, on the contrary "a verie lawful General Assembly." The Council thereupon ordered these seven faithful ministers to be banished to the wildest parts of Scotland--each as far as possible from his own parish.

The Rev. John Munro was ordered to Kintyre, but was in the meanwhile imprisoned in Doune Castle, Perthshire. From this place he and another minister managed to escape, by the connivance of the constable of the castle, who strongly sympathized with them and afforded them every opportunity to communicate with their friends, and for this dereliction of duty, he was himself subsequently imprisoned.

On 24 Feb 1607, the Rev. John and thirteen others were charged to appear before the Privy Council. They did so on 20 May 1607, but before judgment was rendered, they slipped away to their homes. As a consequence, they were all declared rebels on 28 May and put to the horn.

John made his way to Tain, and resumed his ministrations there among his people. But the stipend, which had formerly been paid to him by the Crown authorities, was now withheld.

Matters continued in this state for three years, during which King James succeeded in putting down all effectual resistance to his will in the Scottish Church; and the General Assembly, while its most faithful men were silenced or absent, acquiesced in the King's proposals.

The King could not stand the continued opposition of even a few ministers, and he directed his Scottish Privy Council to take the necessary steps to compel their submission. The Council accordingly addressed a letter to the Provost and Bailies of Tain ordering them to take John into custody until he "purge himself of his rebellion."

There is no record describing John's life after this, but ref (2) gives documentary evidence that he lived at least until 1630, but probably died shortly thereafter. Ref (1) gives the death date of 9 Jan 1616.

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - p. v-vi, Q/18,
Q/42

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
284-285, 466-469

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Family/Spouse: Helen Munro. Helen (daughter of Andrew Monro, of Milntown & Dochcouty and Catherine Urquhart) was born about 1571; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Margaret's first husband, Alexander, died shortly after their marriage in 1584. At that time, King James VI granted to Margaret a Crown charter of the liferent of the "west third part of the town and lands of Arboll, sold by the deceased Alexander Ross of Litill Tarrell to Margaret Munro and to the deceased Alexander Ross, his son, and her heirs by him."

She and Alexander had no children.

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/18, Q/43

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
470

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Family/Spouse: Nicholas Ross, Of Pitcalnie. Nicholas was born est 1558 in Of, Pitcalnie, Scotland; died in 1611. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Margaret married Alexander Ross, Of Little Tarrel in 1584. Alexander was born est 1558 in Of, Little Tarrel; died in 1584. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Robert entered the Church and was minister of Creich from about 1609 to 1640. He was also proprietor of Meikle Creich.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
469

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

Notes:

Christian (or Christane) Munro

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/18, Q/44

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
470

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Birth:
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Family/Spouse: John Ross, of Little Tarrell. John was born est 1562; died on 22 Oct 1616. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref (2) does not mention Ann as a member of this family.

References:

(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/18

(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
470

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

Birth:
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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]

Notes:

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) M/4

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

"John Munro of Balconie married Katherine daughter to Robert Baron of Fowlis slain at Pinkie by whom he had Hugh Mr Robert John and five daughters one of quhich married Urquhart of Davistown another Clunes Bailzie of Cromarty another Simpson of Bannans another Denuine of [? Ken--]."

"John of Urquhart d Oct 1597, will mentions brother Farquhar; sons Robert and John have not been satisfactorily identified, as former can hardly be min of Abertarff who 'married' Simon Fraser and dowager Lady Lovat 1697..."

Robert studied for the ministry, and after passing his secondary trials before the Presbytery of Abertarff, and on 23 Feb 1676, he was recommended by that body for ordination. His ordination took place on 2 Mar and he was admitted to Abertarff on 12 Mar.

Robert is best known as the minister who married Simon Fraser and Lady Amelia Murray, daughter of the Marquis of Atholl, then Dowager Lady Lovat. The marriage was performed "under the most brutal and repulsive circumstances," and Simon was subsequently sentenced to death and his estates forfeited, for Lady Amelia had been forced into the marriage.

Robert died without children and probably unmarried, a few weeks after performing the forced marriage, but nearly a year later, he was named, among others, for his part in the outrage upon the Dowager Lady Lovat. None of the defendants appeared in court, but they all were put to the horn, their moveable goods and gear forfeited and were declared outlaws and fugitives from the law.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
347-348

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

Birth:
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Died:
Error alert: Mackenzie says Robert died about 1697, but given other dates in this and other references, that date seems much too late.

Notes:

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) M/4

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

"John Munro of Balconie married Katherine daughter to Robert Baron of Fowlis slain at Pinkie by whom he had Hugh Mr Robert John and five daughters one of quhich married Urquhart of Davistown another Clunes Bailzie of Cromarty another Simpson of Bannans another Denuine of [? Ken--]."

"John of Urquhart d Oct 1597, will mentions brother Farquhar; sons Robert and John have not been satisfactorily identified, as former can hardly be min of Abertarff who 'married' Simon Fraser and dowager Lady Lovat 1697..."

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:
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Notes:

She married Urquhart of Davistown.

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) M/4

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

"John Munro of Balconie married Katherine daughter to Robert Baron of Fowlis slain at Pinkie by whom he had Hugh Mr Robert John and five daughters one of quhich married Urquhart of Davistown another Clunes Bailzie of Cromarty another Simpson of Bannans another Denuine of [? Ken--]."

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: Thomas Urquhart, Of Davidston. Thomas was born est 1569 in Of, Davistown; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Her husband was of Cromarty.

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) M/4

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

"John Munro of Balconie married Katherine daughter to Robert Baron of Fowlis slain at Pinkie by whom he had Hugh Mr Robert John and five daughters one of quhich married Urquhart of Davistown another Clunes Bailzie of Cromarty another Simpson of Bannans another Denuine of [? Ken--]."

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:
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Family/Spouse: Alexander Clunas. Alexander was born about 1571 in Of, Cromarty; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She married Simpson of Bannans.

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) M/4

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

"John Munro of Balconie married Katherine daughter to Robert Baron of Fowlis slain at Pinkie by whom he had Hugh Mr Robert John and five daughters one of quhich married Urquhart of Davistown another Clunes Bailzie of Cromarty another Simpson of Bannans another Denuine of [? Ken--]."

Catherine married Donald Simpson of Bannans. They had children.

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:
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Family/Spouse: Donald Simpson, Of Bannans. Donald was born est 1573 in Of, Bannans; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

She married Denuine of Ken--(?).

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) M/4

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

"John Munro of Balconie married Katherine daughter to Robert Baron of Fowlis slain at Pinkie by whom he had Hugh Mr Robert John and five daughters one of quhich married Urquhart of Davistown another Clunes Bailzie of Cromarty another Simpson of Bannans another Denuine of [? Ken--]."

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Birth:
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Family/Spouse: Denuine. was born about 1575; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) M/4

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

"John Munro of Balconie married Katherine daughter to Robert Baron of Fowlis slain at Pinkie by whom he had Hugh Mr Robert John and five daughters one of quhich married Urquhart of Davistown another Clunes Bailzie of Cromarty another Simpson of Bannans another Denuine of [? Ken--]."

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:
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Family/Spouse: Thomas Dingwall, Of Chanonry. Thomas was born about 1577 in Of, Chanonry, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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:
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Notes:

William Munro of Kildermorie married the daughter of Murdow McKenzie of Fairburn. They only had one daughter so William's estate fell to his brother, John, when William died.

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) - Q/1 & Q/2

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

"Hector Munro of Contulich and Kildermory married a daughter of Hector Roy McKenzie of Gairloch by her he had William John George and Hugh and a daughter Janet that married McKay of Auchness."

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Q/2

"William Munro of Kildermorie married a daughter of Murdow McKenzie of Fairburn by whom he had only a daughter married to John son to Andrew Munro of Teanovar and dying the estate fell to his brother John."

"William's wife was Agnes dr of Murdoch Mackenzie of Fairburn (Warrand's Mackenzie Pedigrees 143 from Edin Tests); for John of Novar family see L/69."

Married Agnes Mackenzie of Fairburn. Their only child, daughter Margaret, married John Munro, son of Andrew Munro of Novar. Failing in male heirs, the estates of Kildermorie passed to William's next younger brother, JOHN.

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.
431-432

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

Birth:
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Family/Spouse: Agnes McKenzie. Agnes was born est 1577 in Of, Fairburn; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

John Munro of Fyres received the estate of his brother, William Munro of Kildermorie, when William died without a male heir.

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) - Q/1 & Q/3

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

"Hector Munro of Contulich and Kildermory married a daughter of Hector Roy McKenzie of Gairloch by her he had William John George and Hugh and a daughter Janet that married McKay of Auchness."

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Q/3

"John Munro of Fyres married Helen daughter to Hugh Munro of Teaninich by whom he had Hugh Major David Munro slain in France without succession and John."

"John's wife Helen not mentioned in M/9-16; for son David see Invss Sassines."

Suceeded to estates of Kildermorie and others of older brother William who died without male heir. Married (1) Helen Munro, daughter of Hugh of Teaninich with issue of three sons: Hugh, David and John. He died about 1640 and was suceeded by eldest son HUGH.

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

Ref 1 p. 417 says John's father was Hugh Munro, I. of Contullich and Kildermorie, but on p. 431 names his father as Hector Munro.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
417, 431-432

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

Birth:
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Family/Spouse: Helen Munro, Of Teaninich. Helen (daughter of Hugh Munro, Of Teaninich and Euphemia Munro) was born about 1569; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

George went with the Laird of Fowlis to the German Wars.

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) - Q/1 & Q/14

Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/72

"...Hector...had...another dr m George Q/14 son of Hector of Contulich and Kildermorie..."

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

"Hector Munro of Contulich and Kildermory married a daughter of Hector Roy McKenzie of Gairloch by her he had William John George and Hugh and a daughter Janet that married McKay of Auchness."

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

"George his 3 son married a daughter of Hector Munro of Kiltearn by whom he had a son Hector they both went with the Laird of Fowlis to the Germane Wars."

"George 3rd son of Hector of Contulich and Kildermory Q/1; wife's father M/72."

Married Janet Munro, daughter of Hector Munro III of Kiltearn. He went to German wars with Munro Chief, the "Black Baron" and also accompanied by his son Hector.

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.
431

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

Birth:
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Family/Spouse: Janet Munro. Janet (daughter of Hector Munro, Of Kiltearn and Margaret Sutherland) was born est 1580; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

After the death of his first wife, Hugh married the daughter of Robert Ross of Loggie, the minister of Alness. He had no succession by his second wife.

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) - Q/1 & Q/17
"Hector Munro of Contulich and Kildermory married a daughter of Hector Roy McKenzie of Gairloch by her he had William John George and Hugh and a daughter Janet that married McKay of Auchness."

"Hugh his 4th son married Ross by whom he had Hugh and after her decease he married Esther daughter to Mr Robert Ross of Loggie Minister of Alness but left no succession by her."

"Hugh 4th son of Hector of Contulich and Kildermory Q/1."

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
432

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

Family/Spouse: Ross. was born est 1573; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Esther Katharine Ross. Esther was born est 1573; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Janet married McKay of Auchness.

Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) - Q/1

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

"Hector Munro of Contulich and Kildermory married a daughter of Hector Roy McKenzie of Gairloch by her he had William John George and Hugh and a daughter Janet that married McKay of Auchness."

Janet and Neil had at least four sons and one daughter.

References:

(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
351, 432

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

Family/Spouse: Neil MacKay, Of Achness. Neil was born about 1571 in Of, Achness, Scotland; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]