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James Munroe

James Munroe

Male 1805 - 1822  (16 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  James Munroe was born on 29 Nov 1805 in Cambridge, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, USA (son of Nathaniel Munroe and Martha Lewis); died on 7 Mar 1822.

    Notes:

    Ref: Lexington Munroes, 2nd ed. 14-11-62


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Nathaniel Munroe was born on 7 May 1784 (son of James Munroe and Sarah Wythe); died on 8 Jun 1857 in Cambridge, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, USA.

    Notes:

    Nathaniel lived in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He was a carpenter, but was known for his musical skill, instrumental and vocal. He taught vocal music and was a long time leader of the choir in Dr. Holme's church. He was one of the early members of the Handel and Hayden Society. He served as a fifer in the war of 1812.

    His first wife, Martha (Patty) Lewis was from Portsmouth, New Hampshire. His second wife, Rebecca Kent, was the daughter of Samuel and Rhoda (Hill) Kent and the sister of the Rev. Benjamin Kent of Roxbury, Massachusetts.

    Ref: Lexington Munroes, 2nd ed. 14-11-6

    Nathaniel married Martha Lewis on 12 Dec 1802. Martha was born about 1786; died on 23 Mar 1822. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Martha Lewis was born about 1786; died on 23 Mar 1822.

    Notes:

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

    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.

    Children:
    1. Nathaniel Munroe was born on 14 Jun 1804 in Cambridge, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, USA; died on 14 Sep 1805.
    2. 1. James Munroe was born on 29 Nov 1805 in Cambridge, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, USA; died on 7 Mar 1822.
    3. Martha Munroe was born on 5 Aug 1807 in Cambridge, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, USA; died on 14 Jan 1830.
    4. Nathaniel Munroe was born on 5 Oct 1810 in Cambridge, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, USA; died on 21 Nov 1822.
    5. George Frederick Handel Munroe was born on 7 Jul 1812 in Cambridge, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, USA; died on 26 Jun 1830.
    6. Sarah Munroe was born on 13 Dec 1814 in Cambridge, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, USA; and died.
    7. John Hancock Munroe was born on 30 Nov 1816 in Cambridge, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, USA; and died.
    8. Mary Munroe was born on 29 Dec 1818 in Cambridge, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, USA; died on 23 Jul 1839.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  James Munroe was born on 12 Dec 1735 in Lexington, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, USA (son of William Munroe and Rebecca Locke); died on 14 Sep 1804.

    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 Sarah Wythe on 23 Jul 1783. Sarah was born on 2 Apr 1746; died on 31 Mar 1815. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Sarah Wythe was born on 2 Apr 1746; died on 31 Mar 1815.
    Children:
    1. 2. Nathaniel Munroe was born on 7 May 1784; died on 8 Jun 1857 in Cambridge, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, USA.
    2. Sarah Tapley Munroe was born est 1785; was christened on 21 Aug 1785 in Cambridge, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, USA; died on 4 Jan 1823 in Framingham, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, USA.
    3. Susannah Munroe was born on 8 Aug 1786; died on 13 Apr 1863.
    4. Mary Munroe was born on 19 Dec 1788; died on 10 Sep 1863.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  William Munroe was born on 6 Jan 1700 in Lexington, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, USA (son of Sgt. George Munroe and Sarah Mooer); died on 10 Jul 1778 in Lexington, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, USA.

    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.

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

    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]


  2. 9.  Rebecca Locke was born on 11 Nov 1711 in Woburn, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, USA; died on 19 Nov 1798.

    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.

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

    Children:
    1. 4. James Munroe was born on 12 Dec 1735 in Lexington, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, USA; died on 14 Sep 1804.
    2. Isaac Munroe was born on 11 Sep 1737 in Lexington, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, USA; died on 17 Jul 1791 in Menotomy, , Massachusetts, USA.
    3. Asa Munroe was born on 29 Dec 1739 in Lexington, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, USA; was christened on 6 Jan 1740; died on 20 Feb 1825.
    4. Rebecca Munroe was born on 19 Jan 1742 in Lexington, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, USA; was christened on 31 Jan 1742; died on 7 Sep 1767.
    5. Lydia Munroe was born on 21 Feb 1744 in Lexington, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, USA; was christened on 22 Feb 1744; died on 6 Oct 1781.
    6. Amos Munroe was born on 31 May 1746 in Lexington, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, USA; was christened on 1 Jun 1746; died on 7 Jul 1765.
    7. Mary Munroe was born on 10 Oct 1748 in Lexington, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, USA; died on 15 Oct 1852 in East Lexington, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, USA.
    8. Hannah Munroe was born on 26 Sep 1751 in Lexington, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, USA; died on 28 Mar 1834 in Lexington, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, USA.
    9. Philemon Munroe was born on 30 Oct 1753 in Lexington, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, USA; was christened on 4 Nov 1753; died on 17 Oct 1806 in Lexington, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, USA.
    10. William Munroe was born on 29 Aug 1756 in Lexington, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, USA; was christened on 5 Sep 1756; died on 2 May 1837 in Lexington, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, USA.