William Adams Munroe

Notes:

References:

(1) "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Mass. Munroes", 2nd ed. by R. S.
Munroe - Florence, Massachusetts (1986) - 14-11-43-1 - p. 255

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

Notes:

William was a merchant in Cambridgeport and later in Boston, Massachusetts.

References:

(1) "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Mass. Munroes", 2nd ed. by R. S.
Munroe - Florence, Massachusetts (1986) - 14-11-43 - p. 255

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

William married Hannah Foster Adams on 7 Aug 1842. Hannah was born on 19 Nov 1823 in Of, West Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Hannah was the daughter of William and Sukey Adams of West Cambridge, Massachusetts.

References:

(1) "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Mass. Munroes", 2nd ed. by R. S.
Munroe - Florence, Massachusetts (1986) - 14-11-43 - p. 255

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

Notes:

James was a blacksmith who had a shop on Brattle Street in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He was chosen Deacon of the First Church in Cambridge on 2 Aug 1818 and he held the office faithfully for many years. He was a shareholder in the Market Place, now called Winthrop Square.

He married his cousin, Margaret Watson.

Ref: Lexington Munroes, 2nd ed. 14-11-4

James married Margaret Watson on 10 Jun 1804. Margaret was born on 10 Jun 1773; died on 28 Feb 1852. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

James was chosen deacon of the First Church in Cambridge on 30 Jun 1783, and continued in that office until his death. A blacksmith by trade, he was appointed armorer by the Provincial Congress in 1775 and acted in that capacity for a long time.

He built and lived in a house that stood on Brattle Street near Mason Street. His blacksmith's shop was on the corner of Mason Street and Phillips Place.

He was very sociable and noted for his musical talents, being a fine singer. He often led the church choir.

His first wife, Lucy, was from Cambridge, Massachusetts. His second wife, Sarah, was the widow of Torrey Hancock.

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

James married Lucy Watson on 18 Aug 1763. Lucy (daughter of Jacob Watson and Lydia Munroe) was born on 15 May 1741; died on 10 Jul 1783. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lucy was from Cambridge.

Ref: Lexington Munroes, 2nd ed. 14-11 (spouse) & 14-4(?)