Clare Edwin Monroe

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«i»Clare Edwin Monroe, (bd. 04/02/1913 died on July 26, 2010 at his home in Pittsford, Michigan) surrounded by his family. Clare married Evelyn Wierda in 1937 and they were married for 69 years until Evelyn passed away in September 2006. Clare is survived by his five children: Barbara Page of Fairbanks, Alaska; Kathleen (Raymond) Hildebrand of Columbia, Missiouri; Thomas (Judith) Monroe of Evanston, Illinois; James (Cindy) Monroe of Traverse City, Michigan; and Joanne (Michael) Shaw of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio; 11 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Clare began his education in a one room rural school house, graduated from Pittsford Rural Agricultural High School. He received his bachelors of Science in Education & Dairy Science from Michigan State University (formerly Michigan State College) in 1934. Education was a driving force in Clare's life. He taught vocational agriculture for 43 years. He was as well an advisor for the FFA, class advisor for the Junior Class and drama coach. Clare taught at Bellevue, Brooklyn, Addison, and Pittsford, Michigan. Throughout his adult life he was an active member of Michigan Education Association and National Education Association.

Service to community and church were values that motivated Clare throughout his life. He proudly represented the Republican Party at both the county and state level, was a member and/or officer of the Pittsford Lions Club, Sons of the American Revolution, Farm Bureau, local and state historical societies, First Congregational Church of Pittsford, and Clan Munro USA. He was an instructor at the American Youth Foundation's Camp Miniwanca.

Clare maintained his family's centennial farm that dates back to 1836. He joined his father, M. C. Monroe, in the family dairy farm and bee business operations in 1945. Upon his retirement from teaching, Clare started a 2nd career managing his own greenhouse business. He retired from the flower business when he turned 90.

Clare was honored with many awards over a life time of service to family, community and God. He lived a rich and fulfilling life. He will be remembered by all who had the pleasure of knowing him.«/i»

(Obituary of Clare Edwin Monroe - received from his son, Thomas A. Monroe - 8 Nov 2010)
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Clare lived at 11131 Union Road, Pittsford, Michigan. He married the daughter of Anthony (or Antone) and Ethel May (Kardux) Wierda.

Ref: Clan Munro files - Monroe, Clare E. - membership application
- family group rec. Clare E. Monroe
- Monroe, James Lawrence - membership application

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Clare married Evelyn May Wierda on 19 Jun 1937 in Holland, Ottawa Co., Michigan, USA. Evelyn was born on 11 Jul 1911 in Holland, Ottawa Co., Michigan, USA; was christened in 1911 in 3rd Reformed Chu, Holland, Michigan; died on 14 Sep 2006. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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References:

(1) "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Mass. Munroes", 2nd ed. by R. S.
Munroe - Florence, Massachusetts (1986) - 19-11/9-9-45-2 - p. 296

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Mortimer married Nettie Mae Baker on 21 Nov 1900. Nettie was born on 14 Dec 1879 in Pittsford, Hillsdale Co., Michigan, USA; died on 20 Dec 1947 in Pittsford, Hillsdale Co., Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Guilford was a farmer and a Republican. He was friends with Chief BawBeese, Chief of the Pottawattamie Indians.

"Linus, Guilford's father, pulled a thorne out of the chief's foot that was festering and causing pain." Mrs. Linus Monroe killed a snake 6 feet long. On seeing the snake the Chief said, "Him bit, no get well." (Quotes from the Hillsdale Co. History)

Guilford and his family attended the Methodist Church.

Guilford was known by both friends and relatives in the entire community as "Uncle Guilf."

References:

(1) "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Mass. Munroes", 2nd ed. by R. S.
Munroe - Florence, Massachusetts (1986) - 19-11/9-9-45 - p. 296

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

Guilford married Frances Agnes Severance on 18 Dec 1867 in Pittsford, Hillsdale Co., Michigan, USA. Frances was born on 24 Apr 1843 in Manchester, Ontario Co., New York, USA; died on 15 May 1928 in Pittsford, Hillsdale Co., Michigan, USA; was buried in Maple Grove Cem., Hudson, Hillsdale Co., Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Frances was the daughter of Edward C. and Rachel (Maynard) Severance.

She was known by both friends and relatives in the entire community as "Aunt Fanny."

She was an accomplished seamstress and helped many of the women with sewing especially with making buttonholes, and when there was illness, she was the one they called. She was active in the South Pittsford "Ladies Aid Society" of the South Pittsford Church until her death when she was 85 years old.

References:

(1) "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Mass. Munroes", 2nd ed. by R. S.
Munroe - Florence, Massachusetts (1986) - 19-11/9-9-45 - p. 296

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

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Linus was a tanner and currier by trade and also operated a boot and shoe store. He had a prosperous business near Rochester, New York, but he had to sell because of failing health. In Aug 1836 he went to the wilds of Michigan with his father and their families. One brother and a sister had preceded them a year before. Linus settled on land which he inherited from his father in Pittsford, Hillsdale County, where he became a farmer and continued to reside until his death. The bulk of his father's homestead remained in Linus' family. Clare Monroe, a great-grandson of Linus, now lives on the homestead at 11131 Union Road, Pittsford, Michigan.

It has been noted that Linus never talked to his children about his childhood and that he regretted going to Michigan and leaving his good home.

The Pottawattamie Indians lived in Squawfield about two miles from Linus' home during the last months before the Indians were moved west of the Mississippi. It is said that Chief Baw Beese had a thorne in his foot which was festering and causing him pain. Linus treated it with poltices and won the Chief's lasting gratitude.

In the Hillsdale County History 1879, it says that one day Mrs. Monroe had killed a six foot snake, and that day Chief Baw Beese came to the house. On seeing the snake he said, "Him bite, no cure." The snake was a Michigan rattle snake.

Linus' wife was Lucy M. Hawley (or Holley).

Ref: "Lexington, Mass. Munroes", 2nd ed. by R. S. Munroe - 19-11/9-4

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Linus married Lucy M. Hawley on 14 May 1833 in Williamstown, , New York. Lucy was born on 8 Oct 1813 in Massena, New York; died on 28 Sep 1889 in Pittsford, Hillsdale Co., Michigan, USA; was buried in Goodrich Cem.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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