George William Monroe

Notes:

Error alert: The Gerald Monroe reference and others say that George William Monroe was the son of Robert S. Monroe and Rosannah Jannie Puckett. Some other references say that George William Monroe was the son of Robert S. Monroe and an unknown first wife.

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Buried:
George was buried in Pond Hill Cemetery, Tennessee.

George married Elizabeth Peters on 17 Jan 1804 in , Grainger Co., Tennessee, USA. Elizabeth (daughter of William Peters) was born on 1 Jan 1786 in Craven, Rowan Co., North Carolina, USA; died on 14 Sep 1873 in , Mcminn Co., Tennessee, USA; was buried in Athens, Mcminn Co., Tennessee, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Alice Monroe was born in 1804; and died.
2. Jesse S. Monroe was born on 28 Aug 1805; died in in , , Alabama, USA.
3. Rosannah Monroe was born on 29 Mar 1807; and died.
4. Robert Monroe was born in 1811 in , Grainger Co., Tennessee, USA; died in 1871 in , , Kentucky, USA.
5. William Monroe was born in Feb 1812; died in 1871.
6. Nancy Monroe was born in 1814 in , Grainger Co., Tennessee, USA; died on 26 Jun 1902 in Eldon, Miller Co., Missouri, USA.
7. Elizabeth Jane Monroe was born in 1817 in , Grainger Co., Tennessee, USA; died on 26 Jan 1902 in Eldon, Miller Co., Missouri, USA.
8. Margaret Monroe was born on 29 May 1818; died on 24 Dec 1904 in , Meigs Co., Tennessee, USA.
9. George William Monroe, Jr. was born on 29 Aug 1819 in , , Tennessee, USA; died on 6 Feb 1863 in Murfreesboro, Rutherford Co., Tennessee, USA.
10. Marshall Monroe was born in 1820; and died.
11. Catherine Monroe was born in 1824; was buried in , Mcminn Co., Tennessee, USA.
12. Joseph Marion Monroe was born in 1827 in , Grainger Co., Tennessee, USA; died in 1864 in Richmond, Richmond (city), Virginia, USA.
13. John Monroe was born in 1830; and died.

Notes:

Robert is listed on the personal property tax lists as under 21 in Apr 1785 and over 21 in Apr 1786, so it appears that he was born between Apr 1764 and Apr 1765.

The Gerald Monroe reference says his mother was Mary Smith.

Ref: Clan Munro files -
- Monroe, Joseph Edmunds - family of William Monroe
- Williams, Carrington - William Monroe - family record

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Died:
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The following is a transcript of the will of Robert Monroe from the Sutphen reference:

In the Name of God Amen

I, Robert Monroe of the County of Grainger and State of Tennessee, being sick and weak of body but of sound mind and disposing memory for which I thank God, and calling to mind the uncertainty of human life and being desirous to dispose of such Worldly Substance as it hath pleased God to Bless me with. I give and bequeath the same in Manner following that is to say:

1st My desire is that my just debts and funeral expenses be paid out of my perishable property.

2nd I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Rosanna Monrow, one negro woman named Meridith.

3rd I give and bequeath unto my daughter Nancy Monrow, one gray mare. I also give and bequeath unto my said wife and daughter all my household and kitchen funriture, 2 cows, two breeding sows, the choice out of my stock to dispose of as they please.

4th I give and bequeath unto my son, Robert Monrow, two hundred acres of land being the tract that I bought of Robert Nash with all my farming tools of every kind after my wife Rosanna Monrow and daughter Nancy Monrow having their support off of said tract of land during their natural lives.

5th My desire is that my said beloved wife and daughter should live with my son Robert Monrow and see to the maintaining of them.

6th My desire is that after my just debts be paid that the remainder of my property be equally divided among five of my children yet alive whose names is as follows: George Monrow, Elizabeth Atkins, John Monrow, Barbara Kitts, Mark Monrow. I also give and bequeath unto the heirs of my daughter Peggy Wyrick, deceased, one dollar. I also give and bequeath unto the heirs of my daughter Polly Atkins, deceased, one dollar to come out of the above property before divided.

I also give and bequeath unto my son Robert Monrow all the grain and provender of every kind now on the place, to have for the use of himself, his mother, and sister Nancy.

And lastly, I do hereby constitute and appoint my son Robert Monrow executor of this my last will and testament. In whitness whereof I have hereunto set my hadn and seal this 11th day of January 1834.

Witnesses: James Salling, Wm. Hamilton, William Long

Robert Monrow

Recorded 6 July 1836 by E. Tate, Clerk

Inventory of Estate of Robert Monrow, decd. 7 Jan 1835, recorded 9 Jul 1836, E. Tate, Clerk.

Commissioners Report on Estate of Robert Monrow, recorded 2 May 1837, E. Tate, Clerk
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Robert married Unknown. Unknown was born about 1765 in , Lunenburg Co., Virginia, USA; died in 1785 in , Lunenburg Co., Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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Birth:
Estimate: This birth date is an estimate based on the birth dates of nearest relatives or contemporaries.

Notes:

William and Mary settled in Lunenburg County, Virginia, where they bought 100 acres of land "at head of Rocky Branch, on Great Nottoway River" on 5 Oct 1762.

Ref: Clan Munro files -
Monroe, Joseph Edmunds - family of William Monroe
Eggleston, Sam Daniel, Jr.
Clan Munro files - Kelly, Robert Coffin - Genealogical Research done by
Katherine S. and Herbert A. Elliot dated 26 Apr 1971 - p. 6

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William married Mary Ramsey before 1759. Mary (daughter of Gilbert Ramsey and Martha) was born in 1744; was buried in 1794 in , Lunenburg Co., Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mary was the daughter of Gilbert and Martha Ramsey. After her husband, William, died, Mary married a Wilson.

References:

(1) Clan Munro files - Kelly, Robert Coffin - Genealogical Research done by
Katherine S. and Herbert A. Elliot dated 26 Apr 1971 - p. 5

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

Notes:

On 20 Feb 1794, John sold a tract of land on the Rocky Branch of the Nottoway River which appears to be the same tract of land purchased by William Monroe 32 years before. This is the only evidence linking John as a possible son of William.

The Gerald Monroe reference says that John was the son of Andrew Monroe and Jane Watts.

John first appears in the records of Mecklenburg County, Virginia in 1784 when he received a land grant of 444 acres of land on the south side of the Roanoke River. He sold half of the land on 8 Jan 1787.

On 16 Feb 1808, John sold the other half of his property because he apparently planned to move to another state. He died before he completed his move. His estate was valued at 668 pounds 3 shillings and 6 pence.

Error alert: There is a lot of confusion surrounding this person. It is possible that this is actually the record of two different men named John Monroe. Some researchers say he was the son of William Munro and Mary Smith. There are two children listed in this family named John who are alive at the same time which is almost certainly an error.

References:

(1) Clan Munro files - Kelly, Robert Coffin - Genealogical Research done by
Katherine S. and Herbert A. Elliot dated 26 Apr 1971 - p. 2-4

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John married Rosanah. Rosanah was born in 1715 in , , Virginia, USA; died about 1789 in , Lunenburg Co., Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

There is no marriage record in Mecklenburg County, Virginia for the marriage of John and Rosanah.

References:

(1) Clan Munro files - Kelly, Robert Coffin - Genealogical Research done by
Katherine S. and Herbert A. Elliot dated 26 Apr 1971 - p. 3

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

Birth:
Lunenberg

Notes:

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

Birth:
Estimate: Gilbert's birth date is an estimate based on the birth date of his daughter, Mary.

Gilbert married Martha. Martha was born about 1716; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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

Birth:
Estimate: Martha's birth date is an estimate based on the birth date of her daughter, Mary.