| 1. | Mary Elizabeth Young was born on 15 Apr 1830 in Carthage, Franklin Co., Maine, USA; died on 28 Feb 1907 in West Auburn, Androscoggin Co., Maine, USA; was buried in Auburn, Androscoggin Co., Maine, USA. Notes:
Ref 2 p. 38 gives 13 Oct 1826 as James' birthdate.
He was educated in the common schools of Minot and North Auburn, Maine.
In 1839, when he was thirteen years old, he began working in a general store owned by his brother-in-law, Cyrus S. Packard. In 1846 he joined his brother, Nobel and Cyrus Packard in the shoe business, C. S. Packard & Co. (or Packard and Munro, ref 3), and soon became general manager. When C. S. Packard retired from the firm because of failing eyesight, the company continued under the name of James Munroe & Co. The business continued successfully for may years employing several relatives. James retired in 1880.
James was interested in several manufacturing industries. He served as pres- ident of the Odell Manufacturing Company, Groveton, New Hampshire; Director of the Brompton Pulp & Paper Company, Brompton, Province of Quebec; Director in the Manufacturers National Bank of Lewiston, Maine; and Trustee of the Mechanics Savings Bank in Auburn.
James owned real estate in Maine and a great deal of property in the west. He owned the property of the Lewiston branch of the Mechanics Savings Bank of Auburn, and considerable forest property in Maine and Canada.
He is listed in "Genealogical and Family History of the State of Maine", and in "Leading Business Men of Maine", and in other publications.
He left a large estate with many sizeable bequests to charitable institutions and religious groups, including a large sum to the Maine General Hospital, in which his son-in-law, Dr. Fred Loring Dixon, performed the first major surgical operation.
Mr. Munroe was a liberal supporter and member of the Congregational Church, and in numerous ways contributed to the welfare and advancement of his fellow citizens. Being a man of sound judgment and keen discrimination, his advice and counsel was often sought by young men who were launching out upon the business world, and the same was freely given and attended by good results.
His wife was the daughter of Charles P. and Elizabeth (Quimby) Young. One reference gives her date of death as 28 Feb 1906.
Mr. Munroe's career, both as a business man and private citizen, was well worthy of emulation.
Ref: Clan Munro files - Munro, Ronald Geyer
Yard, Prof. F. L. Dixon
"The Monroe Book" by Dr. Joan S. Guilford - Alexander of Bridgewater - 8
References:
(1) Clan Munro files - Yard, F. L. Dixon - Genealogy questionnaire filled in
by F. L. Dixon Yard dated 26 Aug 1987
(2) Clan Munro files - Yard, F. L. Dixon - Correspondence with Prof. F. L.
Dixon Yard 1991-1992 - p. 7, 38
(3) "The Monroe Book" by Dr. Joan S. Guilford - Franklin, North Carolina
(1993) - p. 485, 489
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
Buried:
Mary was buried at the Mt. Auburn Cemetery in Auburn, Maine.
Mary married James Boyd Munroe in 1859. James (son of David Munro and Ruth Niles) was born on 8 Apr 1826 in Minot, Androscoggin Co., Maine, USA; died on 16 Oct 1910 in Auburn, Androscoggin Co., Maine, USA; was buried in Auburn, Androscoggin Co., Maine, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- Mary Alice Munroe was born on 10 Sep 1860 in West Auburn, Androscoggin Co., Maine, USA; died on 26 Jul 1936 in Lewiston, Androscoggin Co., Maine, USA.
- James Boyd Munroe, Jr. was born on 15 Jun 1862 in West Auburn, Androscoggin Co., Maine, USA; died on 29 Nov 1960 in Lewiston, Androscoggin Co., Maine, USA; was buried in Auburn, Androscoggin Co., Maine, USA.
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1830 - 1907 (76 years)