Thomas Monro

Notes:

Thomas was baptized at St. Michael's Church by the first Rev. John Usher. He lived for a time on what was known as the Herreshoff farm on Poppasush, Bristol, RI, which was then on the main road of Bristol leading to the ferry.

In his youth, Thomas learned the tailor's trade, but later he became a farmer.

In Oct 1823, he moved to Columbia, Pennsylvania (Sylvania, Pennsylvania) taking the younger members of his family. He lived there until his death in Bradford County.

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The following is a transcription of RW "Billy" Munro's genealogy notes:

[Abraham Borden Munro] «i»Born 23 October, 1802; died ? Unmarried at Sylvania, Pennsylvania.

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References:

(1) "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Mass. Munroes" by R. S. Munroe,
2nd ed. - Florence, Massachusetts (1986) - 13-41-2 - p. 110

(2) "The Monroe Book" by Dr. Joan S. Guilford - Franklin, North Carolina
(1993) - p. 122

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

Thomas married Sybil Borden on 25 Jan 1791 in Portsmouth, Newport Co., Rhode Island, USA. Sybil was born on 8 Oct 1773 in Prob., Portsmouth, Newport Co., Rhode Island; died on 9 Nov 1864 in Columbia, Bradford Co., Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Sarah Monro was born on 19 Jan 1792 in Bristol, Bristol Co., Rhode Island, USA; died on 13 Feb 1839 in Sylvania, Bradford Co., Pennsylvania, USA.
2. Thomas Bateman Monro was born on 15 Oct 1794 in Bristol, Bristol Co., Rhode Island, USA; died on 16 Oct 1821 in Wilmington, New Hanover Co., North Carolina, USA; was buried in At Sea.
3. William Borden Monro was born on 23 Feb 1796 in Bristol, Bristol Co., Rhode Island, USA; died in 1823.
4. Mary Turner Monro was born on 5 May 1798 in Bristol, Bristol Co., Rhode Island, USA; died on 15 Apr 1842 in Sylvania, Bradford Co., Pennsylvania, USA.
5. George Monro was born on 17 Jul 1800 in Bristol, Bristol Co., Rhode Island, USA; died on 30 Sep 1818 in At Sea, Havana, Cuba.
6. Abraham Borden Monro was born on 23 Oct 1802 in Bristol, Bristol Co., Rhode Island, USA; died on 11 Sep 1885 in Sylvania, Bradford Co., Pennsylvania, USA.
7. William Monro was born on 27 Jan 1805 in Bristol, Bristol Co., Rhode Island, USA; died on 2 Dec 1808.
8. Peter Monro was born on 15 Sep 1808 in Bristol, Bristol Co., Rhode Island, USA; died on 13 Feb 1887 in Sylvania, Bradford Co., Pennsylvania, USA.
9. Sybil Bordon Monro was born on 26 Dec 1810 in Bristol, Bristol Co., Rhode Island, USA; died on 12 Oct 1876 in Sylvania, Bradford Co., Pennsylvania, USA.
10. Bateman Monro was born on 25 Jun 1813 in Bristol, Bristol Co., Rhode Island, USA; died in in , , Pennsylvania, USA.
11. John Borden Monro was born on 20 Sep 1815 in Bristol, Bristol Co., Rhode Island, USA; was christened on 3 Nov 1815; died on 16 Dec 1862 in Sullivan, Tioga Co., Pennsylvania, USA.
12. James Monro was born on 18 Jul 1818 in Bristol, Bristol Co., Rhode Island, USA; and died.

Notes:

Dr. Thomas Monro adopted the spelling Monro out of respect for the famous anatomist, Dr. Alexander Monro, Primus and probably also for his son, Dr. Alexander Monro, Secondus both of Edinburgh Medical School during the lifetime of Dr. Thomas Munroe. He was surgeon's assistant in the French and Indian War, served in the Revolutionary War, was taken prisoner and carried to England on the Prison Ship "Jersey". At times, he was called Captain Thomas.

Because he gave medical care to an officer's daughter, he was released and returned to New England with gifts of silver tankards and silver shoe buckles given to him in appreciation.

He moved from Concord, Massachusetts to Bristol, Rhode Island before 1762 and began a medical practice there.

He died in Stonington, Connecticut while visiting a friend and was buried there. In 1900, his great-granddaughter, Lydia M. Cooke [6934] of Bristol, Rhode Island, had his remains brought to her family lot in Juniper Hill Cemetery.

In 1987, Clara Monroe Smith donated some medical instruments that were used by Thomas Monro to the Clan Munro (Association) in Scotland.

References:

(2) "The Monroe Book" by Dr. Joan S. Guilford - Franklin, North Carolina
(1993) - p. 57-58

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

Thomas married Sarah Pearse on 6 Dec 1767 in Bristol, Bristol Co., Rhode Island, USA. Sarah was born on 21 Dec 1742 in Of, Bristol Ferry, Bristol Co., Rhode Island; died on 28 Nov 1830 in Providence, Providence Co., Rhode Island, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Sarah was the daughter of William and Lydia (Brown) Pearse and was a direct descendant of John Howland of the Mayflower.

She and Thomas were married at St. Michael's Episcopal Church in Bristol by Rev. John Usher.

When she died in her 87th year, she was called the widow of Capt. Thomas.

References:

(1) "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Mass. Munroes" by R. S. Munroe,
2nd ed. - Florence, Massachusetts (1986) - 13-41 - p. 53

(2) "The Monroe Book" by Dr. Joan S. Guilford - Franklin, North Carolina
(1993) - p. 58

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

Notes:

Thomas moved to Concord, where he owned a tavern. Major Pitcairn, of the British Army, had his headquarters there on 19 Apr 1775. Two centuries later it was known as the historical Wright Tavern of Concord.

References:

(2) "The Monroe Book" by Dr. Joan S. Guilford - Franklin, North Carolina
(1993) - p. 32

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

Thomas married Elizabeth Bateman. Elizabeth (daughter of John Bateman) was born on 14 Mar 1712; died on 12 Jan 1750. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

References:

(2) "The Monroe Book" by Dr. Joan S. Guilford - Franklin, North Carolina
(1993) - p. 32

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

Notes:

William was an ensign in the colonial militia, and hence was denominated as "Ensign Roe". He was admitted into the church 9 Apr 1699 and his wife Mary on 30 Apr 1699. His second wife, Johanna, was admitted on 24 Dec. 1727.

He was a constable in 1708, assessor in 1713, and selectman in 1724, 1734, and 1735.

He built the Munroe Tavern which was still standing in 1964.

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«i»William Jr., built a house for himself--a tavern. The house, built in 1695, was a famous hostelry for 163 years. Its fame began with its purchase in 1770 by Col. William Munroe, grandson of the builder and great-grandson of the original settler.«/i»

("The Monroe Tavern" - a newspaper article from an unknown Boston area newspaper - 1911)
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Williams was probated in Middlesex County, but all that appears is the admin. bond by his son Thomas, innholder, 19 Mar 1759.

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

William married Mary Cutler on 3 Oct 1697 in Lexington, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, USA. Mary (daughter of Lt. Thomas Cutler and Abigail Dewey) was born on 15 Mar 1681 in Lexington, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, USA; died on 26 Jun 1713 in Lexington, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mary the aunt of William's second wife, Johanna Russell.

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

Birth:
Birth place unverified

Notes:

Married:
Mary and William were married by Justice Minot.

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.