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John Munro of Alness

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Death: 1662
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Son of Reverend Alexander Munro of Durness and Janet Cumming of Bunchrew
Husband of Catherine Abernethy
Father of William Munro
Brother of Christian Munro; Agnes Munro; Reverend Hugh Munro and John Munro

Managed by: Alisdair James Smyth
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About John Munro of Alness

Biographical Summary

"John Munro, of Culcraigie, son of Alexander M., min. of Durness ; adm. 7th July 1649. On 20th Aug. 1650 he informed the Presb. that he was denied admission to his manse, Thomas Ross, the preceding min., being still in possession, and R. was ordered to remove ; app. chaplain to the Laird of Thornton's regiment ; died in 1662. "He was a man of great readiness and considerable learning." He marr. Catherine Abernethy, and had issue-

  • William
  • John
  • George
  • Andrew
  • Isabella (marr. Robert Munro of Findon family)
  • Christian (marr. Andrew Munro, min. of Thurso)."

SOURCE: Fasti ecclesiae scoticanae: the succession of ministers in the Church of Scotland from the reformation, Vol. VII, page 25

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John Munro of Alness's Timeline

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Foulis Castle, Highland, UK
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