Thomas Bateman Monro

Notes:

Ref 2 says Thomas was born "5 of 15 Oct 1794." Ref 3 says he was born in Columbia, Bradford County, Pennsylvania.

He was a sea captain of the sloop "Phebe" out of Bristol, Rhode Island. He died aboard the "Phebe" near Wilmington, North Carolina and was buried at sea.

Error alert: There are some major problems with this family. According to the references, Thomas died at age 27 after fathering seven children in four years. I guess that would kill anyone.

References:

(1) "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Mass. Munroes" by R. S. Munroe,
2nd ed. - Florence, Massachusetts (1986) - 13-41-22 - p. 221

(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

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Died:
Thomas died off the coast of North Carolina.

Thomas married Clarissa Usher Sanford on 17 Oct 1817 in Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York, USA. Clarissa was born on 5 Sep 1792 in Bristol, Bristol Co., Rhode Island, USA; died on 17 Jun 1854 in Bristol, Bristol Co., Rhode Island, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

When he was only nine years old, his mother placed George under the care of Captain Norris of Bristol, Rhode Island to go to sea as a cabin boy for discipline. At age 19 he was captain of his own ship.

When he married, his wife persuaded him to give up the sea. He studied medicine of the Hahneman method and supposedly began a practice, but a directory of Brooklyn, New York in 1849-50 lists him as a painter. The 1850 census shows him living with his family and Margaret Simpson in Brooklyn, New York.

In 1855 he had moved to Greenport, Long Island, New York where he did start a successful practice. He also taught navigation. In a census report of 1860 he listed himself as a mariner.

George used the spelling Monro, but in later years may have added the "e".

After his wife was burned to death from the explosion of a lamp, he took his younger children, George, Hezakiah, Usher, Emily E. and Clara M. to Bristol, Rhode Island. The youngest, Joseph H. was adopted by people named Jackson in Greenport. He then moved to Pennsylvania to join his kin. He later remarried in Pennsylvania.

References:

(1) "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Mass. Munroes" by R. S. Munroe,
2nd ed. - Florence, Massachusetts (1986) - 13-41-22-1 - p. 347

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George married Emily Ann Berry on 7 Mar 1847 in Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York, USA. Emily was born on 26 Sep 1826 in Prob., New York, USA; died on 19 Mar 1865 in Greenport, Suffolk Co., New York, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Esther Emeline McLean on 5 Mar 1867. Esther was born about 1821; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: "The Monroe Book" by Dr. Joan S. Guilford - Conn. Unconnected Monroes

Ref. (1) gives her name as Clara. "The Monroe Book" p. 122 says she was married in Bristol, Hartford County, Connecticut, but ref. (1) says Bristol, Rhode Island.

References:

(1) "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Mass. Munroes" by R. S. Munroe,
2nd ed. - Florence, Massachusetts (1986) - 13-41-22-2 - p. 348

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Clarissa married Thomas Jefferson Thurston on 30 Apr 1843 in Bristol, Bristol Co., Rhode Island, USA. Thomas was born on 26 May 1813; died on 23 Mar 1898. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: Clan Munro files - Greenough, Josephine

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Birth:
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Family/Spouse: Edward Watkins. Edward was born est 1820; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: Clan Munro files - Greenough, Josephine

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Birth:
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Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

John had a large family.

Ref: Clan Munro files - Greenough, Josephine

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Birth:
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Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: Clan Munro files - Greenough, Josephine

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Family/Spouse: Mudge. was born about 1826; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Homer was small in stature.

Error alert: If Homer was born about 1870 as the reference suggests, he couldn't have been a child in this family because both parents were dead long before that.

Ref: Clan Munro files - Greenough, Josephine

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Family/Spouse: Minnie Wilcox. Minnie was born est 1872; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Dr. Thomas Monro went by the name of Harry I.

Ref: Clan Munro files - Lincke, Patricia A.
"The Monroe Book" by Dr. Joan S. Guilford - RI Unconnected Monroes

References:

(1) "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Mass. Munroes" by R. S. Munroe,
2nd ed. - Florence, Massachusetts (1986) - 13-41-22-11 - p. 347

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Thomas married Kathryn Agnes Wernert on 11 Jun 1889 in Toledo, Lucas Co., Ohio, USA. Kathryn was born on 12 Dec 1860; died on 28 Apr 1934. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Franklin B. (or Francis) Monro

Ref: "The Monroe Book" by Dr. Joan S. Guilford - RI Unconnected Monroes

References:

(1) "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Mass. Munroes" by R. S. Munroe,
2nd ed. - Florence, Massachusetts (1986) - 13-41-22-12 - p. 347

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Notes:

George was a Master Mariner and Captain of his own sailing vessel. He sailed from Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada to China.

While he was in port in Vancouver, he saw a picture of Katherine Loretto Carroll. After some correspondence he sent her money to leave Chicago, Illinois and come west. She was to bring a member of her family with her and she took her youngest sister, Star.

George boarded the train one stop before she was to disembark and hired a stateroom. Upon seeing her he said "Kitty Carroll, you are looking at the original George E. Monroe. If what you see, you like, then kiss and bind the bargain. If not I have the money to send you home." They were married on 8 Aug 1888 in Vancouver and she sailed with him.

References:
(1) "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Mass. Munroes" by R. S. Munroe,
2nd ed. - Florence, Massachusetts (1986) - 13-41-22-13 - p. 347, 486

(2) Clan Munro files - Stephens, Frances Elinor - letter dated 4 May 1990, p.
3 of enclosure

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George married Katherine Loretto Carroll on 8 Aug 1888 in Vancouver, , British Columbia, Canada. Katherine was born on 2 Nov 1864 in Chicago, Cook Co., Illinois, USA; died on 31 Jul 1942 in Albany, Alameda Co., California, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

When he was about 10 years old, his mother was burned to death from the explosion of a lamp. His father left Hezakiah and some of the other younger siblings in Bristol, Rhode Island with relatives and went to Pensylvania to live.

Ref: Clan Munro files - Stephens, Frances

References:

(1) "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Mass. Munroes" by R. S. Munroe,
2nd ed. - Florence, Massachusetts (1986) - 13-41-22-14 - p. 347

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Hezakiah married Harriet M. Barnes on 23 Jul 1884. Harriet was born about 1856; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hezakiah married Edith P. Jordan on 22 Oct 1884. Edith was born about 1856; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

When Clara was just a child, her mother was burned to death by an exploding lamp. Her father left her and some of her younger siblings with relatives and went to Pennsylvania to live.

Ref: Clan Munro files - Stephens, Frances

Ref. (1) lists Clara M. between Alvin and Elizabeth, but gives her an 1855 birthdate that is less than a month from the birthdate given for Clara U. There is an error here someplace.

References:

(1) "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Mass. Munroes" by R. S. Munroe,
2nd ed. - Florence, Massachusetts (1986) - 13-41-22-18 - p. 347

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Clara married Professor Frederic W. Wagner on 14 Aug 1889. Frederic was born est 1853; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

References:

(1) "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Mass. Munroes" by R. S. Munroe,
2nd ed. - Florence, Massachusetts (1986) - 13-41-22-15 - p. 347

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Notes:

His mother was burned to death by an exploding lamp when Usher was young. His father left him with relatives in Bristol, Rhode Island and went to live in Pennsylvania.

Ref: Clan Munro files - Stephens, Frances

Ref. (1) does not list Usher as part of this family. He may be the same person as Hezekiah Usher Monro, who is listed here as his brother.

References:

(1) "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Mass. Munroes" by R. S. Munroe,
2nd ed. - Florence, Massachusetts (1986) - 13-41-22-1 - p. 347

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

Notes:

When Emily was just a child, her mother was burned to death by an exploding lamp. Her father left her and some of her younger siblings with relatives in Bristol, Rhode Island and went to live in Pennsylvania.

Ref: Clan Munro files - Stephens, Frances

References:

(1) "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Mass. Munroes" by R. S. Munroe,
2nd ed. - Florence, Massachusetts (1986) - 13-41-22-16 - p. 347

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

Family/Spouse: Eugene Ryder. Eugene was born est 1855; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

References:

(1) "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Mass. Munroes" by R. S. Munroe,
2nd ed. - Florence, Massachusetts (1986) - 13-41-22-17 - p. 347

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References:

(1) "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Mass. Munroes" by R. S. Munroe,
2nd ed. - Florence, Massachusetts (1986) - 13-41-22-19 - p. 347

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Notes:

When Joseph was just a baby, his mother was burned to death by an exploding lamp. He was adopted by some people named Jackson in Greenport, Long Island, New York and his father went to live in Pennsylvania. His surname was changed to Jackson.

Ref: Clan Munro files - Stephens, Frances

References:

(1) "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Mass. Munroes" by R. S. Munroe,
2nd ed. - Florence, Massachusetts (1986) - 13-41-22-1/10 - p. 347

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) - 13-41-22-1/11 - p. 347

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Notes:

Edna was married but had no children.

References:

(1) "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Mass. Munroes" by R. S. Munroe,
2nd ed. - Florence, Massachusetts (1986) - 13-41-22-1/13 - p. 348

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Birth:
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Family/Spouse: Murray. was born est 1870; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

References:

(1) "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Mass. Munroes" by R. S. Munroe,
2nd ed. - Florence, Massachusetts (1986) - 13-41-22-1/12 - p. 347

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References:

(1) "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Mass. Munroes" by R. S. Munroe,
2nd ed. - Florence, Massachusetts (1986) - 13-41-22-1/14 - p. 348

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Notes:

References:

(1) "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Mass. Munroes" by R. S. Munroe,
2nd ed. - Florence, Massachusetts (1986) - 13-41-22-1/15 - p. 348

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Birth:
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C. married Camilla Maitland on 18 Nov 1903. Camilla was born about 1881; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

References:

(1) "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Mass. Munroes" by R. S. Munroe,
2nd ed. - Florence, Massachusetts (1986) - 13-41-22-21 - p. 348

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Notes:

References:

(1) "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Mass. Munroes" by R. S. Munroe,
2nd ed. - Florence, Massachusetts (1986) - 13-41-22-22 - p. 348

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Notes:

References:

(1) "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Mass. Munroes" by R. S. Munroe,
2nd ed. - Florence, Massachusetts (1986) - 13-41-22-23 - p. 348

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William married in Swansea, Bristol Co., Massachusetts, 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) - 13-41-22-24 - p. 348

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Notes:

References:

(1) "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Mass. Munroes" by R. S. Munroe,
2nd ed. - Florence, Massachusetts (1986) - 13-41-22-25 - p. 348

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Notes:

Ref: Clan Munro files - Greenough, Josephine

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Notes:

Ref: Clan Munro files - Greenough, Josephine

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Ref: Clan Munro files - Greenough, Josephine

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Ref: Clan Munro files - Greenough, Josephine

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Birth:
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Notes:

Burg was the oldest child of John. He was killed in 1964.

Ref: Clan Munro files - Greenough, Josephine

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Notes:

Ref: Clan Munro files - Greenough, Josephine

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Notes:

Ref: Clan Munro files - Lincke, Patricia A.

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Franklin married Edith Kilbourn on 10 Aug 1911. Edith was born on 18 Dec 1889; died on 17 Sep 1974. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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Died:
Richmond died shortly after birth.

Notes:

George went to sea when he was in his teens. By the time he was 25, he was chief engineer in the merchant ships. After he married, he operated a marine repair shop, called Wymo, in Brooklyn, New York. He had served with the Merchant Marine during World War I on supply ships. During World War II he was Superintendent of Machinery with Consolidated Shipbuilding Corporation in Orange, Texas, building destroyers for the Navy.

For many years he operated a plumbing and heating business in Dansville, New York, and for over 15 years, he and his wife operated a motel in Wayland, New York. He also served as welfare officer for Wayland for seven years.

He was a member of Metropolitan Lodge 273, F & A. M. in New York City, and Warren Patchin Lodge 883 in Wayland.

References:

(1) "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Mass. Munroes" by R. S. Munroe,
2nd ed. - Florence, Massachusetts (1986) - 13-41-22-13-2 - p. 486, 676

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George married Adelaide M. Rectenwald on 27 Sep 1922 in Brooklyn, Kings Co., New York, USA. Adelaide was born on 16 May 1897 in Dansville, Livingston Co., New York, USA; died in in Mount Morris, Livingston Co., New York, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Emily was a registered nurse.

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Harry married Margaret Arma Hogan on 4 Jun 1925. Margaret was born on 16 Jul 1892; died on 27 Jul 1970. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Clara was a secretary and a registered nurse at Providence Hospital, Oakland, California.

Her husband, Hillmor, was a marine engineer. Hillmor's father became a naturalized citizen in 1886 and changed his name from Pearsson to Smith.

In 1987, Clara donated to Foulis, Castle, some instruments that were used by her ancestor, Dr. Thomas Monro [144]. They are on display there in the Munro Room.

Ref: Clan Munro files - Stephens, Frances Elinor - Clara Frances Monroe descendants

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Clara married Hillmor Smith on 23 Sep 1932 in Reno, Washoe Co., Nevada, USA. Hillmor (son of Linus Paul Persson and Nettie Calfisch) was born on 29 Jan 1892 in Robie, Indiana; died on 7 May 1967 in Oakland, Alameda Co., California, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Notes:

Error alert: According to the dates given in the reference, Joseph was born when his father was 10 years old and 20 years before his father was married. Joseph probably does not belong in this family. The reference (Mackenzie) is hard to follow in this area.

Joseph was adopted and had his name changed to Jackson. He invented several valuable improvements to the typewriter.

Joseph and Jennie had children.

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Family/Spouse: Jennie Andrews. Jennie was born about 1866; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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[Alvin Monro] «i»died young

Mackenzie, p. 581.
«/i»
(R. W. Munro's genealogy notes)
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