James Monroe

Notes:

Ref: Clan Munro files - Monroe, Kendyl K.
Miller, Carolyn North
Caddick, George L.

References:

(1) "Charles Monroe (1823-1873) of Posey, Vanderburgh & Gibson County, Indiana
- His Ancestors and Descendants" by Kendyl K. Monroe - (1997) - p. 37

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

James married Comfort Montgomery on 8 Sep 1872 in Gibson Co., Indiana. Comfort was born in 1854; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

A history of Gibson County reports his birth in 1820, but census records indicate that Charles was born about 1823.

Charles' parents settled in Vanderburgh County, Illinois around 1821. Family lore says that they came from Cayuga County, New York, but that has not been verified. They died when Charles was 4 months old and he is said to have been raised in Vanderburgh County by John and Christen (Margaret Clinton) Staser who were immigrants from Germany. At age 17, he began trading on the Ohio river (Flatboat) dealing in chickens but lost his money in an unfortunate business deal.

He married first in 1841 and again in 1843, and settled down into the life of a farmer. In 1848, he bought 40 acres in Vanderburgh County, Indiana, and bought another 40 acres in 1851 in Scott Township, Vanderburgh County.

In 1850, Charles (possibly known as Tom Charles or Thomas Charles) was a farmer with $400 in property living with his family in Scott, Indiana.

Different references are in conflict about his children. One reference says he died in 1859 in Scott Township, Vanderburgh County, Indiana. The Miller membership application says he may have been born in Kentucky, and that his wife, Nancy, was born in Nov 1859.

Ref: "The Monroe Book" by Dr. Joan S. Guilford - Indiana Unconnected Monroes
"Small Worlds" by Kendyl K. Monroe - p. 1, 8
Clan Munro files - Monroe, Jerold Jacob
- Monroe, Kendyl K.
- Miller, Carolyn North
- Miller, Carolyn North - membership application
- Caddick, George L.

References:

(1) Clan Munro Files - Monroe, Kendyl K. - "Report 1 Prepared for Mr. Kendyl K.
Monroe on Charles Monroe of Posey, Vandeburgh, & Gibson Co, Indiana" by
Clifford C. Neilson - 1996

(2) "Charles Monroe (1823-1873) of Posey, Vanderburgh & Gibson County, Indiana
- His Ancestors and Descendants" by Kendyl K. Monroe - (1997) - p. 23-24,
36

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

Charles married Nancy Martha Clinton on 25 May 1843 in Warrick Co., Indiana, USA. Nancy was born on 8 Jun 1826 in Warren, Trumbull Co., Ohio, USA; died on 28 Nov 1859 in Scott, Vanderberg Co., Indiana, USA; was buried in Staser Cem., Vanderberg Co., Indiana, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Although the 1850 census says Nancy was born in Kentucky, family material indicates she was born in Trumball County, Ohio.

She was the daughter of Jonathan and Letitia (McIllrea) Clinton.

References:

(1) "Charles Monroe (1823-1873) of Posey, Vanderburgh & Gibson County, Indiana
- His Ancestors and Descendants" by Kendyl K. Monroe - (1997) - p. 37

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

Notes:

Some references say Joshua was born in Hillsboro, New Hampshire, other evidence points to Scotland as his birthplace in 1780-90. In an 1880 census of Posey County, Indiana, Joshua's son, Edwin indicates that his father was born in Virginia. This is thought to be incorrect.

He was in America in the early 1800's living for a time in Cayuga County, New York, where his first two children were born. Other references say they may have lived for short periods in Nova Scotia, Canada and in Virginia. Sometime between 1816 and 1823, Joshua, his wife, Julia, and their three young children made the long migration from New York to Indiana. The likely migration route was by wagon to the vicinity of Pittsburgh, thence by Ohio River flat boat until reaching the thriving port of Evansville or the smaller one at Mount Vernon in the newly opened lands of southwestern Indiana. The presence of a number of contemporaneous Fairchild families in Posey and Vanderburgh Counties would indicate that Joshua and family were part of a multi-family trek.

Family legend says that Amelia was killed by Indians in 1828 close to the Ohio River in the vicinity of Mount Vernon, Posey County, Indiana. Also killed was Mrs. McFadden, wife of Andrew "Tweedle Dum" McFadden. They were the parents of Miranda Jane McFadden, the future wife of Amelia's son, Edwin. Miranda was with the two women when they were killed, and she was half scalped by the Indians. She bore the scars of her injury for the rest of her life. Amelia does not appear on the 1830 census of Posey County, Indiana, with the rest of the family, so she was probably dead by then. Several references say that Joshua was also killed by Indians at the same time, or died shortly after, but Joshua is on the 1830 census. He died shortly before Jan 1835.

Joshua's wife was named Amelia (or Alma) Julia (or Jane) Fairchild. One reference says there were at least three children born in Cayuga County, New York and the rest were born in Indiana. The children's names come from several different sources that do not agree among themselves, so there may be errors here.

In an area where land was cheap and the principal occupation was farming, there was no record of Joshua owning land. His 1835 estate settlement showed he died insolvent. It is probable that he was poor when he went to America and remained in that condition which could account for the lack of records about him.

There are hints that Joshua was the son of Thaddeus Monroe [7326].

Ref: "Small Worlds" by Kendyl K. Monroe - p. 2, 9
Clan Munro files - Monroe, Jerold Jacob
Monroe, Kendyl K.
Caddick, George Lewis - letter 28 Aug 1995
Moye, Catherine Ann

A good deal of information about Joshua appears in ref 2. At least one reference says Joshua died in 1823. Ref 2 says he died "of sickness" in Jan 1835.

References:

(1) Clan Munro Files - Monroe, Kendyl K. - "Report 1 Prepared for Mr. Kendyl K.
Monroe on Charles Monroe of Posey, Vandeburgh, & Gibson Co, Indiana" by
Clifford C. Neilson - 1996

(2) "Charles Monroe (1823-1873) of Posey, Vanderburgh & Gibson County, Indiana
- His Ancestors and Descendants" by Kendyl K. Monroe - (1997) - p. 17-24

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

Died:
This death place has not been verified. It is just someone's educated guess.

Buried:
Old North Cemetery

Joshua married Julia Almira Fairchild about 1815 in , Otsego Co., New York, USA. Julia was born about 1794 in , Otsego Co., New York, USA; died about 1829 in Mount Vernon, Posey Co., Indiana, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Some references call her Amelia Julia Fairchild. Julia and Joshua were married possibly in Otsego, Tioga or Cayuga County, New York.

Some references say Julia was born in Scotland.

There is only indirect proof that Julia's middle name was Almira. She signed her name as Julia A. Monro in 1818.

Julia was the daughter of Levi and Jerusha Fairchild.

She died between feb 1828 and 7 Aug 1830. It is said that she was murdered by Indians.

References:

(1) "Charles Monroe (1823-1873) of Posey, Vanderburgh & Gibson County, Indiana
- His Ancestors and Descendants" by Kendyl K. Monroe - (1997) - p. 19-20

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

Birth:
This birth place has not been verified. It is just someone's educated guess.

Notes:

Married:
This place of marriage has not been verified. It is just someone's educated guess.

Notes:

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The following is from the Roeser reference:

«i»Joshua Monroe entered the service of the United States in New London, CT on 1 Jan 1780. He enlisted to serve in the navel service on board the Continental Frigate Trumball carrying 24- 12 Pounders and 8-6 Pounders, commanded by Captain James Nickerson, John Mailering, 1st Lieutenant, Jacob White, 2d Lieutenant, Daniel Star, 3d Lieutenant, David Bill, 4th Lieutenant, Gilbert Solderstill Captain of Marines, Samuel Hand, sailing master, Alexander Piggins, Adam Preroder, Jasper Giffing, 1st mates with a crew of 162.

On the first day of May 1780, the Trumball sailed from New London on a blockading voyage against the British. They sailed south and east of the Bahama Islands. On the first day of June, and at a latitude of about 30 degrees, southeast of the Bahamas we fell in with the Birtish ship Watt of Liverpool carrying 36 guns. The engagement lasted 4 hours and 30 minutes, 42 men of the Trumball were killed or wounded. Joshua Sisis and David Bill were killed and Brad Lesset, David Star and Alexander Aocament were wounded. The Watt withdrew and the Trumball being very much injured was unable to give her chase.

The next morning we started back for Boston, the ports of Philadelphia and New York being in British hands. We arrived in Boston the latter part of June. When the frigate was repaired and loaded with artillery stored for the army, we sailed in September from Boston for Philadelphia where we deposited our load. The Trumball then went on sailing in the company of Continental Frigate Delim off the east coast of the states, guarding the coastline until the last of December 1780 when she returned to Philadelphia where Joshua left the frigate on the 1st of january 1781 and went on board the ship Morning Star sailing to New London where he completed his one year enlistment.

He lived in New London for sixteen years. (Extract from pension application). June 25 1773 Joshua's Grandfather John was appointed guardian in the New London Probate Court. Joshua and Sarah left New London about 1799 and settled in Otsego County NY. Going with them were Susannah Maples Ranson and her husband and David Maples and his wife Lois.

Joshua sold Property of his wife in Montville CT, 17 March 1800. Joshua was listed as head of household in the 1800 Otsego County Federal census. 15 Oct 1800 Joshua purchased property from William Cooper. On 8 September 1812 Joshua sold the same parcel to Robert Bourne for $1800. The same day Joshua purchased a 600 acre parcel in Tioga County New York from Robert Bourn, for $2400, Witnesses: George Bourn, George Bourne Jr., and Joshua Monroe Jr. On 2 Jun 1814 Joshua sold 120 acres of this land to his son David. Witnesses: David Fairchild, Sinson Fairchild. On 17 May 1816 Joshua sold 100 acres of this land to his son Joshua. Witnesses: David Monroe and his wife Polly Monroe.

Joshua made a will in Tioga County NY, 19 March 1841 which was probated 6 March 1848. In the probate file his heirs were identified as Belinda Gillet, wife of Archippus Gillet of Evansville, IN; David Monroe of Seneca County NY; Pardon Monroe of Barton, and the seven children of the deceased Joshua Monroe, son of the testator. The names of Oliver Monroe and Edwin Monroe were the only ones known to the court; they lived in Vanderburgh County IN.«/i»
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References:

(1) "Charles Monroe (1823-1873) of Posey, Vanderburgh & Gibson County, Indiana
- His Ancestors and Descendants" by Kendyl K. Monroe - (1997) - p. 11-17

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

Birth:
This birth place is just someone's educated guess.

Died:
Joshua died at his home close to the village of Talmadge Hill, Town of Barton, Tioga County, New York.

Buried:
East Waverly Cemetery

Joshua married Sarah Maples on 10 Jul 1787 in Montville, New London Co., Connecticut, USA. Sarah (daughter of John Maples and Sarah Baker) was born on 19 Dec 1757 in North Parish, New London Co., Connecticut, USA; died in Sep 1849 in Barton, Tioga Co., New York, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Sarah was born in North Parish, later renamed Montville, New London County, Connecticut.

Sarah and Joshua may have been divorced in 1810-1812.

References:

(1) "Charles Monroe (1823-1873) of Posey, Vanderburgh & Gibson County, Indiana
- His Ancestors and Descendants" by Kendyl K. Monroe - (1997) - p. 11-12

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

Died:
This death place has not been verified. It is just someone's educated guess.