James Munroe

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]

1. Nathan Watson Munroe was born on 7 Jul 1806 in Cambridge, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, USA; and died.
2. James Munroe was born on 15 Dec 1808 in Cambridge, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, USA; died on 12 Jan 1861 in Cambridge, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, USA.
3. William Watson Munroe was born on 26 Mar 1810 in Cambridge, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, USA; and died.
4. Charles Augustus Munroe was born on 27 Jan 1813 in Cambridge, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, USA; died on 28 Sep 1817.
5. Isaac Munroe was born on 4 Apr 1815 in Cambridge, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, USA; died on 23 Sep 1817.

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(?)

Notes:

William Munroe was killed on 10 Jul 1778, by a wagon cart falling on him. When his widow died on 19 Nov 1798, her thirds were distributed, in 1799, to James, Philemon, William, and the heirs of Isaac, deceased.

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William married Rebecca Locke on 6 May 1735. Rebecca was born on 11 Nov 1711 in Woburn, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, USA; died on 19 Nov 1798. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Her husband, William, was killed on 10 Jul 1778, by a wagon cart falling on him. When she died on 19 Nov 1798, her thirds were distributed, in 1799, to James, Philemon, William, and the heirs of Isaac, deceased.

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Notes:

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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.

Jacob married Lydia Munroe. Lydia (daughter of Sgt. George Munroe and Sarah Mooer) was born on 13 Dec 1705 in Lexington, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, USA; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lydia was from Cambridge, Massachusetts.

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Notes:

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(The following is from "The Monroe Book" by Dr. J. S. Guilford)

«i»Son William was appt. admin. of his estate on 23 Feb. 1746/7, wid. refusing to serve (Middlesex co. Pro. No. 15668) and the wid.'s thirds came to £1705.6.4. On 30 May 1749 the court ordered William, Robert and the heirs of George, Jr., to pay the other legatees their shares and in this doc. are named: Samuel; Andrew; Sarah Stearns' heirs; Lydia Watson; Lucy Parker. On 26 Feb 1753, the court ordered the division of the remainder of the estate, wid. Sarah now dec'd.«/i»
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George was a tythingman in 1719 and selectman in 1728. One reference says he was born in 1670 and died in 1746.

The Ellis reference says that George's mother was Mary Ball.

Ref: Clan Munro files - Bonney, Frances
Yard, F. L. Dixon
Jewell, Dana Munroe

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George married Sarah Mooer est 1698. Sarah was born in 1677 in Newbury, Essex Co., Massachusetts, USA; died on 4 Dec 1752 in Cambridge, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Lexington, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Most genealogists say that the wife of George Munroe was named Sarah Harrington, but the Furbush reference argues persuasively that her name was Sarah Mooer, the sister of the wives of John Munroe and Daniel Munroe, George's brothers. This marriage is cited in "Torrey's Early Marriages" p. 514 and in "The Essex Antiquarian" Vol 2, p. 152.

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Buried:
Sarah was buried in the Old Cemetery.