Fred Lafayette Monroe

Notes:

References:

(1) "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Mass. Munroes" by R. S. Munroe,
2nd ed. - Florence, Massachusetts (1986) - 13-87-13/4-1 - p. 371

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

Buried:
Fred was buried at the Alchin Cemetery.

Fred married Lora L. Hubbard on 15 Jun 1887 in , Ingham Co., Michigan, USA. Lora was born on 2 May 1868 in , Ingham Co., Michigan, USA; died on 3 Feb 1957 in Webberville, Ingham Co., Michigan, USA; was buried in Webberville, Ingham Co., Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Theron Irving Monroe was born on 23 Jul 1889 in Webberville, Ingham Co., Michigan, USA; and died.
2. Ivan Roswell Monroe was born on 8 Mar 1897 in Webberville, Ingham Co., Michigan, USA; and died.
3. Seldon Ralph Monroe was born on 24 May 1908 in Webberville, Ingham Co., Michigan, USA; and died.

Notes:

Norton had a model farm in Livingston County, Michigan. He was not well educated, but he made up the deficiency by broad and general reading. He was an intelligent man and a good conversationalist.

On 14 Aug 1862, he enlisted in Company E, of the 22nd Michigan Infantry. He fought in many battles, and was wounded in the left arm in the Battle of Chickemanqua. He was discharged on 8 Dec 1868.

In 1871, Norton's father retired from farming and left his property in charge of Norton and moved into the village of Howell, Michigan.

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«i»NORTON M. MONROE. A goodly number of veterans of the late war that were drawn from Ingham County still survive and offer a bright example to the young men who are coming up to-day of the disinterested loyalty that prompted them to throw all into the balance with the chance of war, for at that time there was no assurance, in fact apparently small chance, of any remuneration for services and it was certain that many would sacrifice their lives. Our subject was (609) one of the most valiant of the regiment that went out from his native State, and that was detailed to duty in the Army of the Cumberland.

The gentleman who now owns the model farm located on section 34, Leroy Township, is a native of Livingston County, this State. He was born September 23,1840, and is a son of Francis and Luana (Hix) Monroe. He is a brother of J. M. Monroe, of whom a sketch appears in another part of this ALBUM. Reared to manhood in his native State during his boyhood life, school duties and farm duties were shared with the balance in favor of the latter, for at that time there was much to be done to put the land in a productive state and labor was not easy to be had. He engaged in farming as soon as he was able and old enough to do the lightest work, and although he is not among the older men of the State he can still recall many pioneer experiences relating to his youthful days.

The writer doubts whether there is any other nation that has such extensive readers as are the Americans, and although Mr. Monroe's education would not be considered at the present time a liberal one he made up the deficiency in this respect by broad and general reading. He is an intelligent man and a good conversationalist. August 14, 1862, our subject enlisted in Company H, Twenty-second Michigan Infantry. He fought in many of the battles of the late war which are already celebrated in history, and as time passes will stand out more prominently in the history of the nation. He was a participant in the battle of Chickamauga and was there wounded in the left arm by a minie ball, after which he was in the hospital for a short time. He was discharged from active service December 8, 1863, after which he returned to Michigan and has since made his home in this State.

After returning from the army Mr. Monroe was married December 28, 1864 to Miss Caroline Simmons, a daughter of Ephraim and Nancy Simmons, of New York State. This worthy couple have been the parents of four children, whose names are as follows: Fred L. married Miss Lora L. Hubbard, and resides on the home farm; Nellie A., Lewis N. and Harry A. The daughter is now the wife of G. W. Stowe. The original of our sketch farms eighty acres of as good land as is in Leroy Township. He is a member of the Methodist Protestant Church and morally his character and standing is without reproach. He is of a progressive tendency and seeks to encourage everything that tends to have a refining and elevating influence, both in this family and in general social relations. Politically, our subject is a Republican and the success of his party is as dear to him is though he were personally interested.

http://www.memoriallibrary.com/MI/LivIngPB/bios607-617.htm#608b«/i»

(Email from Suzanne Spencer - 16 Sep 2009)
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References:

(1) "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Mass. Munroes", 2nd ed. by R. S.
Munroe - 1986 -13-87-13/4

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

Norton married Caroline Simmons on 28 Dec 1864 in Salem, Michigan. Caroline (daughter of Ephraim Simmons and Nancy) was born on 15 Apr 1844; died on 10 Oct 1901 in Webberville, Ingham Co., Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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«i»Apparently [«/i»Francis] «i»moved to Howell, Liberty Township in 1837 per history of Howell became wealthy. Manufacturers of tin, sheet iron and copper wares, and dealers in hardware

Francis N. Monroe 1837
Francis Monroe was one of the earliest settlers of Livingston County. He passed through what is now the village of Howell before a building had been erected there. His father, Lemuel Monroe, was one of the heroes of the Revolution. He served through that memorable war; participated in the battle of Bunker Hill; was present at Burgoyne's surrender, and in many other engagements. He also served in the war of 1812. Was three times married, and was the father of eighteen children, seventeen of whom grew to maturity. In his old age he came to Howell and made his home with his son Francis, at whose residence he died at the advanced age of ninety-seven years and two months.

Francis Monroe was the eldest of six children by the third wife of his father. She resided at Mendon, N.Y., when her husband was serving in the war of 1812, and for several years thereafter. There Francis was born Aug. 8, 1813. When a lad he was indentured until he was twenty-one years of age, at which time he received the customary one hundred dollars and two suits of clothes. This important event occurred Aug. 8, 1834, and on the 18th day of September of that year he was married to Miss Luana Hicks, of Bristol, N. Y. Her father had died, and from his estate she received one hundred dollars upon her marriage. Mr. and Mrs. Monroe then had a joint capital of two hundred dollars, and plans were soon matured for securing a home. They resolved to go to the then Territory of Michigan, and within a week, Mr. Monroe started on a tour westward.

After prospecting through Eastern Michigan, he located on the southwest quarter of section 28, now the town of Howell. Returning to Bristol he worked by the month some two years, and in the spring of 1837, with his wife and two children, moved on to his land, and commenced the task of creating a home from the unbroken forest. With limited means and few neighbors, he was thrown upon his own resources to procure the necessaries of life. He worked out by the day. The first fall after his arrival he went twelve miles to dig potatoes (for one La Grange, in Unadilla), receiving in payment a bushel of potatoes for a day's work. Money was a thing almost unknown. To pay taxes and the twenty-five cents postage on a letter from the East, were grave questions to the pioneer. Wolves were plenty, and soon a bounty of seventeen, dollars was offered for their scalps. This was most fortunate for Mr. Monroe, who gave them considerable attention; he took as many as three in a week, which rendered him material financial relief.

The progress of the pioneer under these adverse circumstances was necessarily slow; but after the log house was built, the clearing was continued. Year by year improvements were made and other lands added the small clearing expanded to broad and fertile fields, and the log house has long since given place to a large and commodious brick residence, with such surroundings as indicate the thrifty farmer.

By his first wife he had ten children, viz.: Henry O., is a farmer in Wisconsin; F. N., is a hardware merchant in Howell; James M., is a farmer in Ingham County; Norton M., is living on the old homestead; George W., also on a farm in Ingham County; Mary L., married William Bezan, and died at Howell; Luana A. and Helen M., both died unmarried; William H., is a farmer in the town of, Howell; Lucinda M. became the wife of R. B. Morgan, a portrait painter and inventor, and resides at Ann Arbor. The present Mrs. Monroe was a Mrs. Brininstoole, formerly of Batavia, N. Y.

Mr. Monroe and both his wives were members of the Baptist Church of Howell. His first wife was one of the few who organized the church, and he is still a zealous worker in that organization.

In 1871, Mr. Monroe left the farm in charge of his son, Norton M., and purchased a residence in the village of Howell, where he has since resided, enjoying a well-earned competency and the respect of all.

Source History of Livingston Co., MI 1880
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Francis had 4 wives and at least 18 children. One references says that his first wife, Luana Hicks, was born 10 Mar 1815. She was the daughter of Gilleon (or Gideon) and Luana Hicks of Bristol, New York. She died of "softening of the brain: stroke".

His second wife, Mrs. Anna Brininstoole was from Batavia, New York.

His third wife was Eleanor Alsena (Cromwell) Eldred.

Francis died at the age of 78 of "congestion of the brain: hypertension".

Ref: "Lexington, Mass. Munroes", 2nd ed. by R. S. Munroe - 13-87-13
"History of Livingston County (Michigan)" - 1881
Clan Munro files - Griffin, Richard
- Farlow, Donna

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

Buried:
Lakeview Cemetery

Francis married Luana Hicks on 18 Sep 1834 in Bristol, Ontario Co., New York, USA. Luana (daughter of Gideon Hicks and Luana) was born on 17 Mar 1816 in Bristol, Ontario Co., New York, USA; died on 17 Feb 1868 in Howell, Livingston Co., Michigan, USA; was buried in Howell, Livingston Co., Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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

Buried:
Lakeview Cemetery

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.

Ephraim married Nancy. Nancy was born about 1821; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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.

Notes:

Lemuel Munroe (Monroe) was closely associated with General George Washington in the Revolutionary War. He was a dispatch carrier. He is buried at Lakeside Cemetery, three miles west of Howell, Michigan. The D.A.R. replaced the crumbled monument with a stone which reads, "Lemuel Monroe, 1759-1857 Soldier of the Revolution."

He was a farmer, and a shoe and boot maker. He enlisted in the Revolutionary War in 1776 at the age of 17. He participated in the battle of Bunker Hill and was at Burgoyne's surrender as well as many other engagements. The records of the War of 1812 show he was a private in Capt. Abraham Matison's Company of Col. Philetus Swift's (Ontario County) Regiment of the New York State Militia. He served from 12 May 1812 to 12 Jul 1812. He also served in Sullivan's Campaign in Rhode Island under Capt. Thomas Baker. He was allowed a pension in 1832.

His pension file reads: "Was called out in the militia in November, 1776 at Upton, Mass and served three months. Went first to Dorchester. In spring, 1777 was called out again at Upton and served in Captain Ammidon's Company. Was marched through Mendon to Providence and stationed in the Brick College. There employed to keep guard for three months; then dismissed and went home.

"At Templeton, Worcester County, was mustered in Captain Wilder's Company in Colonel Sparhawk's Regiment and was marched through Deerfield and Charlemont to Bennington in Vermont, and from thence was marched to Tuels Mills and halted some days and then to Batten Kills opposite to Saratoga Flatts. Saw Generals Lincoln, Arnold and Gates. This was at the taking of General Burgoyne. I was not in the Battle, but was in several skirmishes on the out posts and took several prisoners, 18 at one time. Was then ordered back and was part of the guard that went with the prisoners to Winter Hill, near Boston. [2 months]

"In 1779, from Upton was marched to Quanset Point to keep guard, the British Ships being in sight and at anchor. This was in the winter. [3 months] From Barrie, was marched to Danbury and West Point. General MacDougall was in command. I saw him almost daily. I was in Colonel Drury's Regiment. Was engaged in repairing the forts and mounting guard. Discharged late in the fall, and was out five months. Was sick was the reason of my discharge. I think this was the year Cornwallis was taken and near the close of the war. Besides this tour, I was not called out again and did not serve afterwards."

His first wife was Anna Towser (or Tozzer, Tooser, Toozer). Nothing is known about her six children.

His third wife was Martha Rollins (or Rawlings). Her death date is given as 1857, but this doesn't seem likely. She does not appear in the 1850 census with Lemuel, and she did not get a widow's pension after his death. It is more likely that she died in New York some time before.

At the close of the Revolutionary War, Lemuel lived in Northbury, Massachusetts and for forty years lived in Bloomfield, Ontario County, New York.

He moved from Massachusetts to New York and in his old age, he went to Howell, Michigan and made his home with his son, Francis. He died there at the advanced age of 97 years and two months.

One reference notes that "at least four of his sons moved to Michigan; Norton, James, Francis and James. Norton was in the Civil War, enlisted Aug. 14, 1862 in Co. H., 22nd Michigan Infantry." It is not known who "Norton" was or who the other James was.

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«i»Lemuel's first marriage probably had 3 males under 10, and one male under 16 by 1800 (William would be 14) 1 female under 10 and 1 female under 16 per census under Munro 1800 Dutchess Co., NY So 3 male children between 1790 and 1800, one male before 1784 roughly and 1790, one female between 1790 and 1800, one female before 1790

In the 1790 census again under Lemuel Munro: Charlton, Worcester Co., MA had two males under 16, one male greater than 16 (probably Lemuel) and 1 female. So males would be born between the earliest 1774 and latest 1790

First wife must have died before 1789. Six children born to marriage, in 1790 there looks to be a father and 3 remaining children 2 boys and a girl. By 1800 the family is 2 parents and 6 children.

Lemuel Monroe, came into the Liberty township MI in May, 1849, and lived with his son, Francis Monroe. He was a soldier in the Revolutionary war, and died April 29th, 1854, at-the age of ninety-five years, one month and twenty-nine days.

Time line:
Birth 1757 Lexington, MA
Enlisted 1776 Upton, Worcester Co., MA served intermittantly to 1781
Married 1782 Northborough, Worcester Co., MA to Anna Toozer
1789 Anna Toozer dies or perhaps 1792
Married 1789 Dutchess Co.,NY to Anna Potter perhaps married later after Anna Toozer death 1792
Census 1790 Charlton, Worcestor Co., MA There is Lemuel Munro but no senior Female

Guilford postulates with brother Abel in Canaan, Columbia Co., New York 1790
Possible death of Anna Monrow and infant Monrow in New Hartford, Oneida Co., NY in June 1792 "wife of Lemuel Monrow"
Census 1800 Dutchess Co. NY two adults, six children
abt. 1802 moved to Otsego Co., New York?
moved 1808 or so to Bloomfield, Ontario Co, NY
Second wife dies 1812

Second time line

1754 Born Shrewsbury, Middlesex Co., MA son of Philip Munroe
1776 Nov 1, 1776 Upton, Wocester Co., MA called to serve
1782 Married Anna Tozer 1782 in Northborough, MA
1784 Entry into records of a Lemuel Munroe participating in City business Surrey N.H. this is where his sibs/father were
1790 Dr. Guilford thinks in Dutchess Co., NY with brother Abel Munroe
1792 Anna Tozer dies in New Hartford, NY June 4, 1792 in Presbyterian Records as Anna Monrow wife of Lemuel Monrow, an infant Monrow died 9 days earlier
1800 Census Dutchess Co., NY lists a Lemuel Munro with female in household under 45 and six children
1807 Surry, N.H. tax list from 1807, which appears in Volume 2, pages 288 and 289. This list includes the names of Philip Munro,
Isaac Munro, Abel Munro, and Wm. Munro. There are many references to Philip, Isaac, and Abel in the town records. For example, their names also appear in a similar tax list for 1795 (Volume 2, page 65).
1807 Surry, NH tax list Ancestor William Monroe would be 21 at this time (born 1786) so this may be him.
1810/12 Anna Potter second wife dies, exact date unknown
1810/11 Mentioned in letters of Luman Miller p. 232 Book 4 as friend/administrator Bristol, Ontario Co. (is Luman perhaps father or first husband of Martha Miller Rawlings?)
1812/13 Married 1812/13 3 rd wife Martha Miller Rawlings in Bristol, Ontario Co., N.Y.
1812 Served war 1812, Martha moves to Mendon, Monroe Co., N.Y.
1819 31 May 1819 witness to Will of John Alger in Bloomfield, Ontario Co., NY
1819 20 Oct 1819 witness to Probate of John Alger Bloomfield, Ontario Co., NY
1829 Freedom writes his father 1829 alludes to estrangement of Lemuel and his first and second family
1832 Pension 1832 age 74 West Bloomfield, Ontario Co., N.Y.
Pension Certificate to 1832-1839 Macomb Co., MI
1835 Freedom Monroe writes his father of probably separation of his third wife she stays in Mendon he goes to MI
1850 Census listed as "Samuel" and residing with his son Francis.
1857 Died 1857 Howell, Livingston Co., MI...

Lemuel Monroe, was one of the heroes of the Revolution. He served through that memorable war; participated in the battle of Bunker Hill; was present at Burgoyne's surrender, and in many other engagements. He also served in the war of 1812. Was three times married, and was the father of eighteen children, seventeen of whom grew to maturity. In his old age he came to Howell and made his home with his son Francis, at whose residence he died at the advanced age of ninety-seven years and two months.

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Ref: Clan Munro files - Griffin, Richard
- Monroe, Dr. Emmett Paul
- Yard, Prof. F. L. Dixon
- Farlow, Donna

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

Buried:
Lakeside Cemetery - 3 miles west of Howell, Michigan

Lemuel married Martha Rawlings in 1812 in Bristol, Ontario Co., New York, USA. Martha was born in 1782 in Mendon, , New York, USA; died in 1857 in , , New York, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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

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Married:
Lemuel and Martha had 9 children.

Notes:

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

Gideon married Luana before 1802. Luana was born about 1780; died on 26 Aug 1836. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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