Abbie Frances Monro

Notes:

References:

(1) Clan Munro library - "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Massachusetts
Munroes", 2nd edition, by R. S. Munroe, (1986) -
13-41-2/11-5

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

Abbie married Benjamin L. Dan on 9 Sep 1879. Benjamin was born about 1856; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Dan was born about 1881; and died.

Notes:

One reference says John was born in Columbia, Bradford County, Pennsylvania.

Ref: "Lexington, Mass Munroes", 2nd ed. by R. S. Munroe - 13-41-2/11
Clan Munro files - Yard, F. L. Dixon
- Gould, Imogene Gifford

John married the daughter of Robert and Mary Card of Warwick, Rhode Island.

References:

(1) Clan Munro library - "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Massachusetts
Munroes", 2nd edition, by R. S. Munroe, (1986) -
13-41-2/11

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

John married Dorcas S. Card on 17 Oct 1839. Dorcas was born about 1817; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Dorcas was the daughter of Robert Card.

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:

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.

Mackenzie Page 581
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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]

Notes:

Sybil was the daughter of William and Sybil (Smith) Borden, a distinguished family of Portsmouth, Rhode Island.

She is found on the 1850 census of Columbia, Pennsylvania. The census says that she was 75 years old, had $1500 in property, and worked as a "manager of farms." She was living with her son, Abraham.

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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.

Mackenzie Page 581
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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

(3) Clan Munro files - Gould, Imogene Gifford - letter dated 3 Apr 1995 - p. 3
of enclosure

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

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