Living

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: Clan Munro files - Munro, James Donald
Munro, Frances Elaine

The twins, Henry and Jim, who were born in the spring of 1899, were still toddlers when they moved with their parents to North Dakota. Henry grew up on the homestead next door to the St. Croix cousins and attended school with both the St. Croix and Assel children. Farming was never Henry's choice of a vocation and he was soon looking for another way of earning a living when he was old enough to leave home. Although his older brother and Jim, his twin, had already left home by 1925, Henry remained in North Dakota until 1928. He was more interested in motor cars than farming, however, and had ideas of selling autos or owning a dealership. He joined his family in Everett, Washington with the idea of setting up in business there. He was a natural as a salesman, and probably would have been very successful if his plans had come to fruition.

In 1929 he married the "schoolmarm" Mildred Janes of Jamestown, N.D., and soon had a family to support. She was the daughter of William Anderson and Sarah Ann (Moore) Janes. Times were hard, money was scarce, and Henry worked at various jobs. He listed his occupation as "carpenter" in 1930 when his twin sons were born. Later he worked in the heating trade and became a heating and sheet-metal worker. He and Mildred lived in various locations in the Everett, Seattle, Auburn, Feredal Way, Green River and Westport areas of Western Washington, as well as in Wenatchee and Tonasket in Eastern Washington.

Mildred Janes was known as a little girl who loved school. She loved books and her real ambition was to be a teacher. As one of the older daughters in a large farm family she had many responsibilities and she sometimes had to stay home and miss classes.

Mildred started high school in Cleveland, N.D. by working for her room and board for 3 years. She then took a course in Ellendale school finishing her high school. A special 6 week course there provided her with a temporary teaching certificate. She graduated in the spring and started teaching that fall in Deer Lake in Buchanan Township at a little country school where she taught for one and a half years. When she taught at Deer Lake as she was close enough to drive home frequently where she sewed the latest fashions for her sisters. She coifed their hair and knew how to cut the lastest bobs. She had her own car for transportation and they joined her in excursions to Jamestown and to visit relatives. All the girls had learned to play the piano, and Mildred set the pace by joining a group of neighbor musicians who formed a band to play at Saturday night dances around the area.

Mildred loved teaching and she wanted her permanent teaching certificate, but she had no funds for college so she took another six weeks of summer school in Valley City State Teachers College, Valley City, North Dakota. She then accepted a teaching position in Stafford Township, North Dakota, a tiny country school so far north of Jamestown that it was near the Canadian border.

While in Stafford Twp Mildred, boarded with the Charles Assels' family, and was soon acquainted with all of their nearby Munro relatives, as Jane Assels was the sister of James Munro and Laura (Munro) St Croix. In December 1929, Mildred and Henry were married and they joined the rest of the Munro family in Washington.

Although she successfully raised a family of six children under very trying circumstances, and worked at various times in several jobs, Mildred always regretted that she was unable to return to teaching because of her lack of education. She was adament that all her children obtain their high school diplomas at a time when they wanted to drop out and work, and she was gratified that they all obtained that goal. Her love of books and music was a legacy to all her children.

References:

Ref: Clan Munro files - Chapman, Scot - GEDCOM file Chapman.Ged dated 30 Jan
1997

Born: 17 Mar 1899

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

Christened:
Henry was christened at the St. Patrick Catholic Church in Hudson, Wisconsin.

Died:
Henry died at Stephens Hospital in Edmonds, Washington.

Buried:
Henry was buried at Holyrood Cemetery in Seattle, Washington.

Henry married Mildred Marvel Janes on 17 Dec 1929 in Mohall, Renville Co., North Dakota, USA. Mildred was born on 20 Apr 1903 in Chenoa, Mclean Co., Illinois, USA; died on 9 May 1974 in Edmonds, Snohomish Co., Washington, USA; was buried on 13 May 1974 in Seattle, King Co., Washington, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mildred was the daughter of Sarah Janes.

She was known as a little girl who loved school. She loved books and her real ambition was to be a teacher. As one of the older daughters in a large farm family she had many responsibilities for the younger children and she sometimes had to stay home and miss classes.

Mildred started high school in Cleveland, N.D. by working for her room and board for 3 years. She then took a course in Ellendale school finishing her high school and she could teach after taking a special 6 week course there which provided her with a temporary teaching certificate. She graduated in the Spring and started teaching that Fall in Deer Lake in Buchanan Township at a little country school. She taught there one and a half years.

Mildred's three youngest sisters, Marcella, Bernice and Dorothy, all enjoyed the times when she was home from school or when she taught at Deer Lake as she was close enough to drive home frequently. When Mildred was home she sewed the latest "fashions" for all the girls; she "coifed" their hair and knew how to cut the lastest "bobs." She had her own car for transportation and they joined her in excursions to Jamestown and to visit relatives. All the girls had learned to play the piano, and Mildred set the pace by joining a group of neighbor musicians who formed a "Band" to play "Saturday Night Dances" around the area. As the girls got older they took their turns filling in for Mildred and eventually also served as band pianists.

Mildred loved teaching and she wanted her permanent teaching certificate but she had no funds for college so she took another six weeks of Summer School in Valley City State Teachers College, Valley City N.D. She then accepted a teaching position in Stafford Township, N.D., a tiny country school so far north of Jamestown that it was near the Canadian border.

While in Stafford Twp Mildred boarded with the Charles Assels family, and was soon acquainted with all of their nearby Munro relatives, as Jane Assels was the sister of James Munro and Laura (Munro) St Croix. There had been eight children in James Munro's family, but with economic times so hard all of them except Henry had left the farm to seek employment. The railroad had led them to Everett, Washington and James and Henry were just hoping for someone to buy the farm so they could join them. James was 65 and ready to retire; Henry was 30 and he did NOT like farming! Actually, he loved to talk and he was a great natural salesman - a very poor occupation at the threshold of the depression. In December of 1929 Mildred and Henry were married and they joined the rest of the Munro family in Washington.

Although she successfully raised a family of six children under very trying circumstances, and worked at various times in several jobs, Mildred always regretted that she was unable to return to teaching because of her lack of education. She was adament that all her children obtain their high school diplomas at a time when they wanted to drop out and work, and she was gratified that they all obtained that goal. Her love of books and music was a legacy to all her children.

Ref: Clan Munro files - Chapman, Scot - GEDCOM file Chapman.Ged dated 30 Jan
1997

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

Buried:
Mildred was buried at the Holyrood Cemetery in Seattle, Washington.

Notes:

Married:
Henry and Mildred were married at the Catholic Church in Mohall, North Dakota.

Notes:

In about 1903, James and his family moved to Kinmore, North Dakota where they settled a homestead. This farm was lost during the depression of 1930, so the family again moved to the Seattle, Washington area.

Ref: Clan Munro files - Munro, James Donald
Munro, Frances Elaine

St Andrews Anglican Church, New Carlisle, Quebec, Canada:

1862 BORN - James, son of William George Munro of Cox Township, farmer, and Selina (sic) Eliza Duval his wife; born October 17, baptized December 14, 1862. Parents: William George Munro and Celina E. Munro. Sponsors: William H. Westbrook, Francis Briard, Ann M(aria) Munro - aunt.---George Milne, Clergy

JAMES MUNRO IMMIGRATED TO THE US IN OCT 1885 - ENTERING AT THE PORT OF SARNIA, ONTARIO, CANADA AND PORT HURON, MICHIGAN. He reistered his intent to obtain United States citizenship on September 24, 1887 at the District Court of Washington County, Minnesota. He received his citizenship on March 27, 1895 at Eighth Judicial Circuit Court, St Croix County, Wisconsin. Those signing affidavits for him were: Albert Munro (his younger brother) and James Duval (his uncle - younger brother of Celina (Duval) Munro).

Marriages of St. Croix County, Hudson, Wisconsin. Record # 343

James Munro (Son of William G. Munro and Celina E. Duval) Machinist of Hudson, Wisconsin and Theresia Imholt (Daughter of Bernard Imholt and Theresa Roeder) Spinster of Somerset, Wisconsin married on 24 September 1891 at Somerset, Wisconsin by Rev. L. H. Rivier, Catholic Priest. Witnesses: Lizzie (Elizabeth) Imholt and Albert Munro. Marriages of St. Croix Co., WI. Record # 343.

1895 State Census of State of Wisconsin, St. Croix County, Hudson City
Microfilm Reel # 1032713 Salt Lake City, Utah, 1992 by VBM

WILLIAM MONROE [sic] Head of family with 2 males and 2 females.

1900 U.S. Federal Census, Hudson Twp, St. Croix Co., Wisconsin, Vol 67, ED151, Sheet 14, Line 51

MONROE, JAMES AGE 37 b. Oct 1862 in Canada -Immigrated to US 1885 Na Cit.
Occupation:Pilot on Ferry ............ Father & Mother b. Canada THERESIA (wife) 29 b. April 1871 in WI. Mother of 5 Chilren; 5 living.
Married 9 years Father & Mother b. Germany William Bernard 7 b. Oct 1892 in Wisconsin Florance G. 5 b. Sept 1894 in Wisconsin Edith E. 4 b. April 1896 in Wisconsin James P. [Twin] 1 b. Mar 16, 1899 in Wisconsin Henry H. [Twin} 1 b. Mar 16, 1899 in Wisconsin

1910 Federal Census Renville Co., N. Dakota, ED 191, Sheet 3A, Line 3

MUNRO, JAMES AGE 46 b. Canada Immigrated to US 1885 Na Cit 1894
Father & Mother b. Canada
FARMER on own account; owns farm, Mortgaged Theresia (wife) 38 b. Wisconsin Father & Mother b. Germany
Mother of 8 children; 8 living. William Bernard 16 b. Wisconsin Florance G. 15 b. Wisconsin Edith E. 14 b. Wisconsin James P. [Twin] 11 b. Wisconsin Henry H. [Twin} 11 b. Wisconsin Elizabeth M 9 b. Wisconsin William G. [Twin] 6 b. N. Dakota Benjamin F.[Twin] 6 b. N. Dakota

1915 North Dakota State Census, Renville Co, Rockford Twp, DWL #57, Line 163-170, Reel #1731425

James Monro Age 52
Theresa E. 44
Bernard 22 Elizabeth 14
James P. 16 William G. 11
Henry H. 16 Benjamin F. 11 [Both dughters Edith and Florence away at Nursing School.]

1920 Federal Census Renville Co., N.Dakota, Vol 18, ED 181, Sheet 7, Line 86

MUNRO, JAMES AGE 57 b. Canada Immigrated to US 1885; Na Cit 1894
GENERAL FARMER Theresia (wife) 48 b. Wisconsin William Bernard 27 b. WI Farmer at Home Florance G 25 b. WI James P [Twin] 20 b. WI Henry H [Twin] 20 b. WI Elizabeth 18 b. WI William G [Twin] 16 b. N. Dakota Benjamin F [Twin] 16 b. N. Dakota

EMIMA MUNRO (Step-mother) Age 70 (Widow) b. New Brunswick, Canada
Father b. Maine Mother b. Mass. LEE F. BLAKE (Farm Laborer) Age 18 b. Minnisota Father & Mother b. Minn.

**NOTE: Edith Munro was not living at home at the time of this census. She was enumerated while living as a boarder at the home of Dr. Z. King:

Edith E. Munro Age 23 b. Wisconsin Working as Nurse at Hospital.

1925 North Dakota State Census, Renville Co, Stafford Twp, Sheet 1 DWL #4, Line 9-12 Reel #1731403

James Munro Age 63
Theresia 54 Blake, Ben Age 20}
Henry H. 25 " Martin 22} Hired labor

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

Buried:
James was buried at the Calvery Cemetery in Seattle, Washington.

James married Theresa Eugenia Imholt on 24 Aug 1891 in Houlton/Somerset, St. Croix Co., Wisconsin. Theresa was born on 24 Apr 1871 in Stillwater, Washington Co., Minnesota, USA; was christened on 8 Jun 1871 in Stillwater, Washington Co., Minnesota, USA; died on 20 Jan 1960 in Seattle, King Co., Washington, USA; was buried on 23 Jan 1960 in Seattle, King Co., Washington, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

ST MARY'S CATHOLIC CHURCH ARCHIVES, STILLWATER, MN. "Theresia Eugenia, daughter of Bernard Imholt and Capra Roder, born April 24, 1871, and baptized on June 8, 1971. Sponsors: William Meister and Theresia Barker.

One reference said Theresia was born in Stillwater, Washington County, Minnisota.

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

Christened:
Saint Mary's Catholic Church

Buried:
Calvery Cemetery