Munro of Milntown - George Munro, VI of Milntown

George Munro, VI of Milntown

The Munro of Milntown family came to rival their chiefs the Munros of Foulis in power and influence. In 1621 George Munro 6th, of Milntown became MP for Inverness-shire, which then included Ross, Sutherland and Caithness. George also added Meikle, Tarrel and Ballone to his lands, and sat in the Scots Parliament between 1617 and 1621. George also built the tower and belfry of the Church of Kilmuir-Easter, on top of which is an eagle, the armorial crest of the Munros and a monogram; G.M, his initials. George Munro 6th of Milntown had three sons from his first marriage and later two sons from a second marriage:

1. George Munro 7th of Milntown, succeeded his father in 1623.
2. John Munro, fought in the Thirty Years' War under the clan chief Robert Munro, 18th Baron of Foulis and did not return.
3. William Munro, fought in the Thirty Years' War under the clan chief and did not return.
4. David Munro, fought in the Thirty Years' War under the clan chief and did not return.
5. Hector Munro. Of whom there is no account.
6. John Munro. Of whom there is no account.