William Branch Monroe

Notes:

Ref (2) says William was born 18 May 1858.

References:

(1) "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Mass. Munroes", 2nd ed. by R. S.
Munroe - Florence, Massachusetts (1986) - 19-11/7-41-1 - p. 293

(2) Clan Munro files - Monroe, Lloyd Haskins - The Ancient Clan Munro of
Foulis

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

Family/Spouse: Josephine Agnes Langsyne. Josephine was born on 4 Jun 1858 in Poultney, Rutland Co., Vermont, USA; died on 11 Feb 1936 in Pawlet, Rutland Co., Vermont, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Harry Clark Monroe was born on 25 Dec 1885 in Pawlet, Rutland Co., Vermont, USA; died on 15 Jul 1977.

Notes:

Joseph farmed on his father's homestead. He raised sheep and later had dairy cattle.

References:

(1) "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Mass. Munroes", 2nd ed. by R. S.
Munroe - Florence, Massachusetts (1986) - 19-11/7-41 - p. 293

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

Joseph married Sarah T. Place on 30 Apr 1857. Sarah was born on 10 Apr 1839 in , , New York, USA; died on 9 Feb 1908 in Pawlet, Rutland Co., Vermont, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

References:

(1) "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Mass. Munroes", 2nd ed. by R. S.
Munroe - Florence, Massachusetts (1986) - 19-11/7-41 - p. 293

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

Notes:

After his first wife died, William returned from Michigan with his only son, Joseph. Joseph was six years old at the time. Upon returning to Pawlet, Vermont, William built a brick house on Rupert Road wich burned about 1902. His son, Joseph, built another house on the same spot. This house was still standing in 1967.

The family believes that Alta died in Michigan. Other references say she died in Town Line, New York. William's second wife was Mrs. David Curtis (Olive).

William was a very successful farmer.

Ref: "Lexington, Mass. Munroes", 2nd ed. by R. S. Munroe - 19-11/7-4

William married Alta Fitch Clark on 7 Feb 1822 in Pawlet, Rutland Co., Vermont, USA. Alta was born about 1799 in Pawlet, Rutland Co., Vermont, USA; was christened on 17 Mar 1799 in Pawlet, Rutland Co., Vermont, USA; died in Mar 1837 in Town Line, Erie Co., New York, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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«i»Josiah Munro, Patriot
by Richard (Dick) Smith and Cheryl Smith Gosselin

On September 26, 2010, the Ann Story Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution dedicated a bronze memorial plaque commemorating the service of Josiah Munro. He enlisted in the Connecticut Regiment in May, 1781, at the age of seventeen and served for three years as Private. He was dismissed from service in 1784. The dedication service was held at the site of Josiah's tombstone in the Old Mettowee Cemetery in Pawlet, Vermont.

Josiah Munro Jr. was born January 25, 1764 in Canterbury, Connecticut, son of Josiah Munro and his wife Mary Hyde. Sadly his father died February, 1778, at Valley Forge. Josiah married Susana Andrus, and soon after the two of them moved with her family to Pawlet, Vermont, where they are found in the 1790 Census. Josiah again served his country during the War of 1812 as Captain of the Artillery with the Vermont Militia. He was known to many as "captain" even after the war.

Josiah died November 9, 1846, and he and Susana are buried together in the Old Mettowee Cemetery. In 1884 one of their descendants, Hattie Monroe, married a member of the Smith family, who was also from Pawlet, Josiah is the 4th great-grandfather of the author, Richard (Dick) Smith, who is a member of the Sons of the American Revolution. His daughter, Cheryl, is a member of the Ann Story Chapter of the DAR.

Also present at the ceremony were members of the Smith and Gosselin families and family friends. The West Rutland Boy Scout Troop 116 attended as Color Guard, and Taps was played by a local bugler. Refreshments were served by the DAR following the dedication, bringing a warm conclusion of fellowship to the solemn, but joyous memorial service of this Patriot.«/i»

("Josiah Munro, Patriot" - Eagle Flyer - Spring 2011 - Editor: Margaret Bardin)
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Josiah was a farmer and was held in great respect and esteem. He served as selectman 1810-1811.

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

Buried:
Josiah was buried at the Old Mettowee Cemetery.

Josiah married Susanna Andrus in Pawlet, Rutland Co., Vermont, USA. Susanna was born about 1765 in , , Connecticut, USA; died on 18 Oct 1846 in Pawlet, Rutland Co., Vermont, USA; was buried in Pawlet, Rutland Co., Vermont, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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

Buried:
Susanna was buried at the Old Mettowee Cemetery.