Loring Miller Munroe

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References:

(1) "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Mass. Munroes", 2nd ed. by R. S.
Munroe - Florence, Massachusetts (1986) - 11-86-17-21 - p. 328

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Charles' obituary in the Onieda Dispatch says he was born in Cleveland, Oswego County, New York.

Charles attended school in Dunbarton, Oneida County, New York until he was 14. He then left school and began working at the Dunbarton glass foundry, becoming head cutter. He later became a member of the firm of Munroe and Co., glass manufacturers, which was known all over the US.

In about 1883, he moved to Onieda, New York and continued in the glass business. He then worked in real estate for three or four years until 1 Jan 1897 when he formed a successful undertaking firm with Seth D. Baldwin

Charles was universally respected as a man of the highest integrity of character and enjoyed the confidence and friendship of all with whom he came in contact. He was always courteous, warm hearted and a kind benefactor, and possessed a genial nature which endeared him to everyone.

He enjoyed fishing and hunting and outdoor life generally, and possessed a strong sense of humor.

He was a director in the Farmers and Merchants State Bank, a member of the First Presbyterian Church, the Masons, Odd Fellows, Elks, Knights of Pythias, and the Oneida Chamber of Commerce. He was a trustee of the Oneida Chapter No. 21, Order of the Eastern Star.

References:

(1) "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Mass. Munroes", 2nd ed. by R. S.
Munroe - Florence, Massachusetts (1986) - 11-86-17-2 - p. 327

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Charles married Barbara Miller on 18 Nov 1874 in Dunbarton, New York, USA. Barbara was born on 29 Aug 1854 in Dunbarton, New York, USA; died in 1929 in Oneida, Madison Co., New York, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

References:

(1) "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Mass. Munroes", 2nd ed. by R. S.
Munroe - Florence, Massachusetts (1986) - 11-86-17-2 - p. 327-328

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

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Loring lived in Bernhard's Bay and on Broad Street in Oneida, New York.

Loring left Ashburnham, Massachusetts when he was twenty years old and settled in Cleveland, New York. There he became interested in the manufacture of glass, in which he was to become successful. For several years he owned an interest in the American Glass Company at Bernhard's Bay. He and his father-in-law, George Cowarden owned the Dunbarton Glass Works in Dunbarton, New York. Dunbarton was a village that once stood on the Erie Canal between State Bridge and Higginsville, but which later disappeared. About 1861, after Mr. Cowarden's death, Loring became sole owner of the Glass Works. His sons also assisted in the operation of the company.

In about 1877, Loring moved to Broad Street in Oneida, Madison County, New York where he was a trustee of the Oneida Savings Bank and an active member of the banking house of Barnes, Stark and Munroe. He was very interested in the prosperity of the town as evidenced by the Munroe Block, and of the Opera House of which he was a joint owner with Mr. Barnes. He also donated the means to build the Munroe Memorial Chapel at the Glenwood cemetery. He occupied several positions of trust and was held in high esteem by his associates. He erected the building that housed the Farmers & Merchants Bank of which he was president. He represented the old town of Lenox in the County Board of Supervisors.

Ref: "Lexington, Mass. Munroes", 2nd ed. by R. S. Munroe - 11-86-17

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Loring married Jane Cowarden in Cleveland, Oswego Co., New York, USA. Jane was born on 4 Apr 1830 in Baltimore, Baltimore (city), Maryland, USA; died on 5 Dec 1904 in Oneida, Madison Co., New York, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Charles was a member of the Ashburnham, Massachusetts Light Infantry and saw service in the war of 1812. He lived at the South Village in Ashburnham and was one of the pioneer chair manufacturers in the town. The chair industry was closely related to the prosperity and growth of the town, and Charles was an influential factor. He commanded a great deal of respect as a citizen from his associates.

Ref: "Lexington, Mass. Munroes", 2nd ed. by R. S. Munroe - 11-86-1

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Charles married Lydia Conn on 9 Jun 1808. Lydia was born about 1789; died on 9 Mar 1837 in Ashburnham, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Lydia was the daughter of John and Mary (Farwell) Conn.

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