Oliver Munroe

Notes:

Ref: Lexington Munroes, 2nd ed. 13-53-2

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Family/Spouse: Persis Wyman. Persis was born est 1769; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Mary Munroe was born on 17 Aug 1802; and died.
2. Lydia Munroe was born on 16 Feb 1804; and died.
3. Abraham Munroe was born on 28 Apr 1805; and died.
4. John Munroe was born on 10 Apr 1809 in Northborough, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, USA; died in 1870.
5. Henry G. Munroe was born on 6 May 1811; died about Mar 1812.
6. William W. Munroe was born on 13 Feb 1816; and died.
7. Persis Ann Munroe was born on 13 May 1819; and died.
8. Lois C. Munroe was born on 10 Sep 1823; and died.

Oliver married Lydia Flint on 2 Feb 1794. Lydia was born on 29 Oct 1771 in Shrewsbury, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, USA; died on 19 Mar 1800. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Charles Munroe was born on 17 Jul 1794 in Shrewsbury, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, USA; and died.
2. Lewis Munroe was born on 19 Mar 1796 in Shrewsbury, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, USA; and died.
3. Oliver Munroe, Jr. was born on 27 Feb 1798 in Shrewsbury, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, USA; and died.
4. John Munroe was born on 10 Apr 1811 in Northborough, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, USA; and died.

Notes:

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The following is a transcription of RW "Billy" Munro's genealogy notes:
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«/i»[Abraham Munro] «i»Son of Abraham Munro (1738-?) and Lois Chapen; married Chatherine Gassett.

Mackenzie p 587«/i»
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Abraham married Lois Chapen on 8 Feb 1766 in Stow, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, USA. Lois was born about 1749; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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The following is a transcription of RW "Billy" Munro's genealogy notes:
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«/i»[Abraham Munro] «i»Son of Abraham Munro (1738-?) and Lois Chapen; married Chatherine Gassett.

Mackenzie p 587«/i»
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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.

Notes:

David was a member of Captain Blodgett's company, which marched to the relief of Fort William Henry in 1757. He served as a corporal in the French War in 1760.

Ref: Clan Munro files - Crandall, Katherine

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David married Abigail Wellington on 19 Feb 1734. Abigail (daughter of Benjamin Wellington and Elizabeth Stevens) was born on 19 Jul 1715; died on 21 Nov 1811 in Lexington, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Abigail was the fifth child of Benjamin Wellington and the first child of Mr. Wellington's second wife, Elizabeth (Stevens) Phipps.

Ref: Clan Munro files - Crandall, Katherine

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Notes:

William was an ensign in the colonial militia, and hence was denominated as "Ensign Roe". He was admitted into the church 9 Apr 1699 and his wife Mary on 30 Apr 1699. His second wife, Johanna, was admitted on 24 Dec. 1727.

He was a constable in 1708, assessor in 1713, and selectman in 1724, 1734, and 1735.

He built the Munroe Tavern which was still standing in 1964.

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«i»William Jr., built a house for himself--a tavern. The house, built in 1695, was a famous hostelry for 163 years. Its fame began with its purchase in 1770 by Col. William Munroe, grandson of the builder and great-grandson of the original settler.«/i»

("The Monroe Tavern" - a newspaper article from an unknown Boston area newspaper - 1911)
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Williams was probated in Middlesex County, but all that appears is the admin. bond by his son Thomas, innholder, 19 Mar 1759.

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William married Mary Cutler on 3 Oct 1697 in Lexington, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, USA. Mary (daughter of Lt. Thomas Cutler and Abigail Dewey) was born on 15 Mar 1681 in Lexington, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, USA; died on 26 Jun 1713 in Lexington, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mary the aunt of William's second wife, Johanna Russell.

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Birth:
Birth place unverified

Notes:

Married:
Mary and William were married by Justice Minot.

Notes:

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Birth:
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Benjamin married Elizabeth Stevens. Elizabeth (daughter of Timothy Stevens and Sarah Davis) was born about 1694; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Elizabeth was the widow of Samuel Phipps of Cambridge. She was the second wife of Benjamin Wellington.

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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.