Myra Williams Munro

Notes:

Myra Williams (or Welhanes) Munro

Ref: Clan Munro files - Yard, F. L. Dixon
- Munro, Ronald Geyer

Notes:

John was Vestryman at St. Michaels Church, Bristol, Rhode Island. He and his brother, Otis, were the fifth of six generations to hold that position.

References:

(1) Clan Munro files - Munro, Ronald Geyer - Rhode Island Gravestones -
printout dated 19 Dec 1994 - p. 5

(2) Clan Munro files - Yard, Prof. F. L. Dixon - Correspondence with Prof. F.
L. Dixon Yard 1991-1992 - p. 51-52

(3) Clan Munro files - Brown, Thelma - copy of an old undated letter in the
possession of Frances (Brown) Nichols - p. 4

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

John married Abby Howland Batt on 25 Dec 1846 in Bristol, Bristol Co., Rhode Island, USA. Abby was born about 1824; died on 10 Nov 1916; was buried in North Cem., Bristol, Rhode Island. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

John was Vestryman at St. Michaels Church, Bristol, Rhode Island. He and his brother, Otis, were the fifth of six generations to hold that position.

John's wife was the granddaughter of Thomas Waldron, soldier of the Revolution.

One reference gives John's birth year as 1820. His wife was Abby (Howland) Batt.

Ref: Clan Munro files - Brown, Thelma
- Yard, Prof. F. L. Dixon

References:

(1) Clan Munro files - Munro, Ronald Geyer - Rhode Island Gravestones -
printout dated 19 Dec 1994 - p. 5

(2) Clan Munro files - Yard, Prof. F. L. Dixon - Correspondence with Prof. F.
L. Dixon Yard 1991-1992 - p. 51-52

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

Notes:

Bennett lived in Bristol, Rhode Island.

Bennett served as Vestryman at St. Michael's Church in Bristol. He was the fourth of six generations to hold that position.

Ref 2 p. 18 says Bennett was born in 1785 or 1789. All other references say 1785. References:

(1) Clan Munro files - Munro, Ronald Geyer - Rhode Island Gravestones -
printout dated 19 Dec 1994 - p. 4

(2) Clan Munro files - Yard, Prof. F. L. Dixon - Correspondence with Prof. F.
L. Dixon Yard 1991-1992 - p. 18, 20, 47, 51

(3) Clan Munro files - Yard, Prof. F. L. Dixon - Early Rhode Island Vital
Records collected by Prof. F. L. Dixon Yard - p. 16, 19, 24, 36, 53

(4) Clan Munro files - Brown, Thelma - copy of an old undated letter in the
possession of Frances (Brown) Nichols - p. 2, 4

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

Bennett married Lucy Abell on 6 Jul 1818. Lucy was born about 1797; died on 17 Mar 1874; was buried in North Cem., Bristol, Bristol Co., Rhode Island. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lucy's gravestone says she died 17 Mar 1874 age 77, which places her birthdate at about 1797.

On p. 18, Ref 2 says Lucy and Bennett married in 1817, but on p. 20 and 47 it says they married in 1818.

References:

(1) Clan Munro files - Munro, Ronald Geyer - Rhode Island Gravestones -
printout dated 19 Dec 1994 - p. 5

(2) Clan Munro files - Yard, Prof. F. L. Dixon - Correspondence with Prof. F.
L. Dixon Yard 1991-1992 - p. 18, 20, 47, 51

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

Notes:

Edward was Vestryman at St. Michaels Church, in Bristol. He and his brother, James were the third of six generations to hold that position for 156 years.

Senate document of the first session of the 23rd Congress, Vol. XII. Pension Roll 1833 & 1834. Rhode Island Roll page 23. Edward Munro Private Bristol County annual allowance $63.33. Since received $140. Rhode Island Militia, placed on roll 22 Aug 1832. Aged 87 years. Pension Act, 7 Jun 1832.

Edward is listed as being buried in two different cemeteries: North Cemetery, and East Cemetery in Bristol, Rhode Island.

Ref 4 says Edward was born in May 1747. Refs 4 and 5 say Edward died 15 Mar 1835.

References:

(1) Clan Munro files - Munro, Ronald Geyer - Rhode Island Gravestones -
printout dated 19 Dec 1994 - p. 4

(2) Clan Munro files - Yard, Prof. F. L. Dixon - Correspondence with Prof. F.
L. Dixon Yard 1991-1992 - p. 16, 18, 44, 47

(3) Clan Munro files - Yard, Prof. F. L. Dixon - Early Rhode Island Vital
Records collected by Prof. F. L. Dixon Yard - p. 15, 24, 34, 53, 57

(4) Clan Munro files - Brown, Thelma - copy of an old undated letter in the
possession of Frances (Brown) Nichols - p. 2, 4

(5) Clan Munro files - Brown, Thelma - Line of Descent of John Munro of
Rehoboth, MA & Bristol, RI

(6) Clan Munro files - Munro, Joyce Underwood - excerpts from "Representative
Men and Old Families of Rhode Island", Vol III - Chicago 1908 - p. 2

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

Edward married Sarah Hoar on 27 Aug 1769 in Bristol, Bristol Co., Rhode Island, USA. Sarah (daughter of William Hoar and Susannah Bragg) was born on 10 Mar 1742; died on 27 Aug 1826 in Bristol, Bristol Co., Rhode Island, USA; was buried in East Cem., Bristol, Rhode Island. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Edward was Vestryman at St. Michaels Church, in Bristol. He and his brother, James were the third of six generations to hold that position. He lived in Bristol, Rhode Island.

Senate document of the first session of the 23rd Congress, Vol. XII. Pension Roll 1833 & 1834. Rhode Island Roll page 23. Edward Munro Private Bristol County annual allowance $63.33. Since received $140. Rhode Island Militia, placed on roll 22 Aug 1832. Aged 87 years. Pension Act, 7 Jun 1832.

Edward and Sarah were married at St. Michaels. She was the daughter of William and Susannah (Bragg) Hoar. "Representative Men and Old Families of Rhode Island" Vol. III (1908) gives her birth date as 22 Feb 1742. One reference gives her death date as 22 Sep 1827, but her gravestone says 27 Aug 1826. She is also listed as being buried in two different cemeteries: North Cemetery, and East Cemetery in Bristol, Rhode Island.

Edward is listed as being buried in two different cemeteries: North Cemetery, and East Cemetery in Bristol, Rhode Island.

Ref 4 says Edward was born in May 1747. Refs 4 and 5 say Edward died 15 Mar 1835.

References:

(1) Clan Munro files - Munro, Ronald Geyer - Rhode Island Gravestones -
printout dated 19 Dec 1994 - p. 4

(2) Clan Munro files - Yard, Prof. F. L. Dixon - Correspondence with Prof. F.
L. Dixon Yard 1991-1992 - p. 16, 18, 44, 47

(3) Clan Munro files - Yard, Prof. F. L. Dixon - Early Rhode Island Vital
Records collected by Prof. F. L. Dixon Yard - p. 15, 24, 34, 53, 57

(4) Clan Munro files - Brown, Thelma - copy of an old undated letter in the
possession of Frances (Brown) Nichols - p. 2, 4

(5) Clan Munro files - Brown, Thelma - Line of Descent of John Munro of
Rehoboth, MA & Bristol, RI

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