Robert de Munro, 8th Baron of Foulis
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Robert de Munro is the first chief of the Scottish Clan Munro
who can be proved by contemporary evidence. He is also by tradition the 8th Baron of Foulis and 11th overall chief of the clan.
(William) dated between 1333 and 1350 which recorded that the Earl of Ross's father Hugh, Earl of Ross had granted the lands of Findon in the barony of Awach to Robert Munro's father who is unnamed in the document.
Further lands granted to Robert Munro between 1350 and 1371 were exchanged by him for the 'davach
' of land 'Estirfowlis' (Easter Foulis) with the 'fortyr' of Strathskehech. This grant is said to have been confirmed by a crown charter dated at Perth
on the 17th November 1363, however the charter has not survived.
Robert is said to have been killed fighting in defense of the Earl of Ross. The Munro Tree of 1734 states that he was in pursuit of a band of fugitives. A charter from the Earl of Ross
to Robert's son Hugh Munro dated 9 August 1369 mentions 'the laudable service of his father lately killed in defense of the said Earl'.
and descendant of Hugh, Earl of Ross. Jean Ross's mother Margaret Barclay was the niece of Euphemia de Ross
second wife of King Robert II of Scotland
. Robert Munro and Jean Ross had three sons:
According to Alexander Mackenzie, Robert Munro may have married secondly a daughter of Sir Adam Forrester, the chief of Clan Forrester
from whom he had a fourth son also called John Munro but of whom nothing is known.
Clan Munro
-Origins:The main traditional origin of the clan is that the Munros came from Ireland and settled in Scotland in the 11th century and that they fought as mercenary soldiers under the Earl of Ross who defeated Viking invaders in Rosshire...
who can be proved by contemporary evidence. He is also by tradition the 8th Baron of Foulis and 11th overall chief of the clan.
Lands and charters
Robert Munro had a charter which is still preserved from Uilleam III, Earl of RossUilleam III, Earl of Ross
Uilleam III of Ross was the fourth successor of Ferchar mac in tSagairt, as Mormaer of Ross .Uilleam came into his inheritance at a torrid time, his father Aodh dying at the Battle of Halidon Hill. Uilleam temporarily lost many of his lands. However, he returned from Norway in 1336 and regained them...
(William) dated between 1333 and 1350 which recorded that the Earl of Ross's father Hugh, Earl of Ross had granted the lands of Findon in the barony of Awach to Robert Munro's father who is unnamed in the document.
Further lands granted to Robert Munro between 1350 and 1371 were exchanged by him for the 'davach
Davoch
The Davoch, Davach or Daugh is an ancient Scottish land measurement. All of these terms are cognate with modern Scottish Gaelic Dabhach. The word Dabh or Damh means an ox , but Dabhach can also refer to a "tub", so may indicate productivity...
' of land 'Estirfowlis' (Easter Foulis) with the 'fortyr' of Strathskehech. This grant is said to have been confirmed by a crown charter dated at Perth
Perth, Scotland
Perth is a town and former city and royal burgh in central Scotland. Located on the banks of the River Tay, it is the administrative centre of Perth and Kinross council area and the historic county town of Perthshire...
on the 17th November 1363, however the charter has not survived.
Robert is said to have been killed fighting in defense of the Earl of Ross. The Munro Tree of 1734 states that he was in pursuit of a band of fugitives. A charter from the Earl of Ross
Earl of Ross
The Mormaer or Earl of Ross was the leader of a medieval Gaelic lordship in northern Scotland, roughly between the River Oykel and the River Beauly.-Origins and transfers:...
to Robert's son Hugh Munro dated 9 August 1369 mentions 'the laudable service of his father lately killed in defense of the said Earl'.
Family
Robert Munro married Jean Ross, daughter of Hugh Ross, 1st of Balnagowen, chief of the Clan RossClan Ross
Clan Ross is a Highland Scottish clan. The original chiefs of the clan were the original Earls of Ross.-Origins:Clan Ross is a Highland Scottish clan first named as such by King Malcolm IV of Scotland in 1160...
and descendant of Hugh, Earl of Ross. Jean Ross's mother Margaret Barclay was the niece of Euphemia de Ross
Euphemia de Ross
Euphemia de Ross was the second wife and first Queen consort of Robert II of Scotland.She was a daughter of Aodh, Earl of Ross and Margaret de Graham, Hugh's 2nd wife and daughter of Sir David de Graham of Montrose. She first married John Randolph, 3rd Earl of Moray but the marriage was childless...
second wife of King Robert II of Scotland
Robert II of Scotland
Robert II became King of Scots in 1371 as the first monarch of the House of Stewart. He was the son of Walter Stewart, hereditary High Steward of Scotland and of Marjorie Bruce, daughter of Robert I and of his first wife Isabella of Mar...
. Robert Munro and Jean Ross had three sons:
- Hugh Munro, 9th Baron of FoulisHugh Munro, 9th Baron of FoulisHugh Munro, 9th Baron of Foulis was a 14th - 15th century Scottish soldier and said to be 12th chief of the Clan Munro in the Scottish Highlands. Hugh was seated at Foulis Castle in Ross-shire, Scotland...
, heir and successor as chief of the Clan Munro. - Thomas Munro, who is said to have killed the governor of Dingwall CastleDingwall CastleDingwall Castle was a medieval fort in the town of Dingwall, eastern Ross-shire, Scotland.The castle is believed to have been established by Norse settlers in the area in the 11th century.-Wars of Scottish Independence:...
in a duelDuelA duel is an arranged engagement in combat between two individuals, with matched weapons in accordance with agreed-upon rules.Duels in this form were chiefly practised in Early Modern Europe, with precedents in the medieval code of chivalry, and continued into the modern period especially among...
. According to the Munro family tree of 1734 Thomas Munro is the ancestor of the Lords Rollo. After the duel Thomas Munro is said to have moved south and married the 'aires' of Duncrube. He was later called 'Roach' and the south accent corrupted it to 'Rogue' or 'Rollock'. Thomas's son John got the lands of Duncrube confirmed to him by David Stewart, Earl of StrathearnDavid Stewart, Earl of StrathearnDavid Stewart , Prince of Scotland, was a 14th century Scottish magnate. He was the eldest son of the second marriage of King Robert II of Scotland with Euphemia de Ross...
on the 13th February 1380. His descendant William got it erected into a barony by King James IV of ScotlandJames IV of ScotlandJames IV was King of Scots from 11 June 1488 to his death. He is generally regarded as the most successful of the Stewart monarchs of Scotland, but his reign ended with the disastrous defeat at the Battle of Flodden Field, where he became the last monarch from not only Scotland, but also from all...
and his descendant Andrew is said to have been knighted and created a lord in 1651. See Lord RolloLord RolloLord Rollo, of Duncrub in the County of Perth, is a title in the Peerage of Scotland. It was created in 1651 for Sir Andrew Rollo. His great-great-grandson, the fifth Lord, was a Brigadier-General in the Army and fought in North America during the Seven Years' War. He died without surviving male...
. - John Munro, who is said to have been mentioned in a crown charter of 22 July 1426 but this charter has not survived.
According to Alexander Mackenzie, Robert Munro may have married secondly a daughter of Sir Adam Forrester, the chief of Clan Forrester
Clan Forrester
Clan Forrester is a Lowland Scottish clan. The clan is an armigerous clan, and has no position under Scots law, because there is no chief recognised by the Lord Lyon King of Arms.-Origins of the Clan:...
from whom he had a fourth son also called John Munro but of whom nothing is known.