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Clan Munro USA
Genealogy Pages
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 Abt 1547 - Yes, date unknown
Generation: 1
Generation: 2
| 2. |  Margaret Fraser  (1.Elizabeth1) was born about 1563; and died. Notes:
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: James Cummings. James was born about 1561; died in 1622. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Generation: 3
| 3. | Janet Cumming (2.Margaret2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born about 1581; and died. Notes:
Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/63
"Mr Alexr. Minister of Durness by Janet Cuming had Mr John Donald Hector Mr Hugh Munro."
Janet was the daughter of James and Margaret (Fraser) Cumming and a descendant of King Henry VII of England and Elizabeth of York, the daughter of King Edward IV of England.
References:
(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
391
(2) Clan Munro files - Redden, Virginia R. - Ancestry of James Monroe,
President of the United States
(3) Clan Munro files - Redden, Virginia R. - "The Monroe Family of Virginia" -
compiled by Nancy E. Harris - Jul 1988 - p. 6
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: Rev. Alexander Munro. Alexander (son of Hector Munro, I Of Milntown Of Katewell and Margaret Gollen) was born about 1579; died in 1653. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Generation: 4
| 4. | Agnes Munro (3.Janet3, 2.Margaret2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born in 1599 in Durness, , Sutherland, Scotland; died in in , , Ross and Cromarty, Scotland. Notes:
References:
(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
392, 480
(2) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - M/63, Q/47
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The following is a transcription of RW Munro's genealogy notes:
«i»Alexander Munro of Katewell fl 1687/8 Son of David Munro of Katewell & Agnes Munro; described as David's eldest lawful son 15 Jan 1687, date of charter by Sir John Munro of Foulis under which Alexander was given Sasine of 2-1/2 oxgate lands of Katewell (David had been called 'portioner of Katewell' 1641); as Alexander of Katewell gave disposition of 2-1/2 oxgate lands of Katewell to George Dallas of St. Martins, W.S., 8 Sep 1688; MacKenzie says Alexander was tenant of Teachait & had at least 2 sons - George (Teachait & Kellaig) & John (d. 1724).
Munro Tree Q/47; Mackenzie, 480, 481; Foulis Writs nos. 276, 277, 279; Register of Deeds 1687 - National Archives of Scotland, ref RD 67/252 ; RWM, The Munros of Katewell (1983) note 17.«/i»
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Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
Died:
Agnes died at Katewell in Kiltearn parish.
Agnes married David Munro, III of Katewell in 1620 in Evanton, , Ross and Cromarty, Scotland. David (son of George Munro, II of Katewell and Euphemia Munro) was born in 1595 in Evanton, , Ross and Cromarty, Scotland; died in 1648 in , Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 10. George Munro, of Katewell was born about 1620; and died.
- 11. Rev. John Monro was born in 1620 in , , , Scotland; died in 1724.
- 12. Maj. Andrew Munro was born in 1625 in Evanton, , Ross and Cromarty, Scotland; died in 1668 in Doctor's Point, Westmoreland Co., Virginia, USA.
- 13. Robert Munro was born about 1627; and died.
- 14. Hector Munro was born about 1629; and died.
- 15. Janet Munro was born about 1631; and died.
- 16. Alexander Munro, of Katewell was born about 1648; and died.
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| 5. | Christian Munro (3.Janet3, 2.Margaret2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born about 1601; and died. Notes:
Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/58
"Robert of Miltown of Catwell married Christane daughter to Alexr. Minister of Durness & had a Son and /blank/."
Married (1) John Mackay, eldest son of Murdoch Mackay of Achness. They had one son, William, who was Minister of Dornoch from 1690 to 1694 and of Cromdale from 1694 to 1700. John Mackay died shortly after the death of his son, William, and his widow, Christian, then married Robert Munro III of Milnton of Katewell.
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.
392-293
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: John MacKay, Of Achness. John was born about 1599; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Family/Spouse: Robert Munro, of Milntown of Katewell. Robert (son of Hugh Munro, of Milntown of Katewell and Janet Munro) was born about 1596 in Of, Miltown, Of, Katewell; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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| 6. |  Donald Munro (3.Janet3, 2.Margaret2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born about 1602; and died. Notes:
Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/63
Schoolmaster at Alness in 1650; afterwards a clergyman.
Ref: Clan Munro files - Munro, Henry Dallas - GEDCOM file HMUNRO.GED dated 9
Oct 1996
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Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - p. vi
Donald has been identified with the master of the school at Alness appointed in 1650.
References:
(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p. 391
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.
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| 7. | Rev John Munro, of Alness (3.Janet3, 2.Margaret2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born about 1604; died in 1662. Notes:
John was minister of Alness. His wife was the daughter of William Abernethie.
Ref: The Munro Tree (1734) - M/63 & M/64
Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/63
"Mr Alexr. Minister of Durness by Janet Cuming had Mr John Donald Hector Mr Hugh Munro."
Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/64
"Mr John Minister of Alness by Catherine daughter to Mr Wm. Abernethie had Wm. Mr John Mr Andrew George."
"John min of Alness d 1662; son John was only Regent in St Andrews University not deposed at Revolution 1690; drs Isobel m Robert of Findon family, and Christian."
Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/63
"Mr Alexr. Minister of Durness by Janet Cuming had Mr John Donald Hector Mr Hugh Munro."
"Alexander min of Durness d 1643, son Donald identified as schoolmaster of Alness 1650."
Minister of Alness before 16 July 1649. Talented, fluent speaker.
Ref: Clan Munro files - Munro, Henry Dallas - GEDCOM file HMUNRO.GED dated 9
Oct 1996
John was appointed as minister of Alness before 16 Jul 1649. He possessed considerable native talent, and was a very fluent speaker.
References:
(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
391
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 Abernethy. Catherine was born about 1605; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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| 8. | Hector Munro (3.Janet3, 2.Margaret2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born est 1606; and died. Notes:
Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/63
"Mr Alexr. Minister of Durness by Janet Cuming had Mr John Donald Hector Mr Hugh Munro."
Hector had no children.
References:
(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
391
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
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| 9. | Hugh Munro (3.Janet3, 2.Margaret2, 1.Elizabeth1) was born about 1608; died in 1698 in Of, Durness, Scotland. Notes:
Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/63
Hugh studied philosophy at the University of Aberdeen for a year. On 22 Dec 1653, he was admitted to the Gaelic bursary by the Presbytery of Dingwall. He received his M.A. degree in 1657.
On 20 Jan 1663, Hugh succeeded his father as minister of Durness, having been appointed by the Presbytery of Caithness.
He died in 1698, after 36 years of service in Durness.
References:
(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
391-392
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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