Mortimer C. Monroe

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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

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

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]

1. Ruth Erline Monroe was born on 23 May 1902 in Pittsford, Hillsdale Co., Michigan, USA; died on 16 Feb 1987 in Coldwater, Michigan.
2. Clare Edwin Monroe was born on 2 Apr 1913 in Muncie, Indiana; was christened in 1913 in High St. M.E. Ch; died on 26 Jul 2010 in Pittsford, Hillsdale Co., Michigan, USA.

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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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David migrated to Pawlet, Vermont a few years after his brother, Josiah and sister, Lydia. Soon after his marriage, he settled at Cooperstown, New York. In about 1800 he moved to Penfield, New York. In 1836 he sold his farm and with his children went to Pittsford, Michigan. there he established a new homestead in Pittsford Township Sec. 28.

David was a large man and his strength was said to have been equal to that of any two of his neighbors. For many years he served as a deacon in the Baptist Church in Penfield. His granddaughter described him as "a noble man of Scot Descent, of generous impulse, and strong religious convictions."

David and his children overwintered the first year in a temporary shelter built into the side of a hill. The following year a cabin was built. A lilac bush stood by the front door and a snowball bush at the northwest corner of the home. David died that year.

His will bequeathed to his son, Lester, "the farm on which he now lives" designated as the west half of the N.E. quarter of Section 32 in Pittsford Township. To Linus he bequeathed the west half of the N.W. quarter of Section 28, Pittsford Township. To Philenda he gave all the household furniture and the lot of land 50A adjoining on the east.

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David married Anna Andrus on 16 Jan 1794 in Pawlet, Rutland Co., Vermont, USA. Anna was born on 23 Oct 1771 in Canterbury, Windham Co., Connecticut, USA; died on 12 Jun 1817 in Penfield, Monroe Co., New York, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Monroe County, New York was founded in 1821.