Eileen Lucille Monroe

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References:

(1) "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Mass. Munroes" by R. S. Munroe,
2nd ed. - Florence, Massachusetts (1986) - 13-87-13/4-42 - p. 372

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

Notes:

References:

(1) "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Mass. Munroes" by R. S. Munroe,
2nd ed. - Florence, Massachusetts (1986) - 13-87-13/4-4 - p. 372

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

Harry married Lena Faye Neal on 10 Jan 1906, and was divorced about 1921. Lena was born on 18 Jun 1885 in Battle Creek, Calhoun Co., Michigan, USA; died on 15 May 1947 in Lansing, Ingham Co., Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

References:

(1) "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Mass. Munroes" by R. S. Munroe,
2nd ed. - Florence, Massachusetts (1986) - 13-87-13/4-4 - p. 372

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

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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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(Email from Suzanne Spencer - 16 Sep 2009)
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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]

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

Buried:
Lakeview Cemetery

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

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Birth:
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