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Clan Munro USA
Genealogy Pages
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 1807 - 1888 (80 years)
Generation: 1
| 1. |  Henry Munro was born on 25 Dec 1807 in Inverness, , Inverness, Scotland; was christened on 1 Feb 1808 in Inverness, , Inverness, Scotland; died on 11 Sep 1888 in Ferndale, Whatcom Co., Washington, USA; was buried in , Whatcom Co., Washington, USA. Notes:
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«i»According to the 1850 Indianna Census, Henry was a cabinetmaker.
Henry and Angie came to Ferndale from Indiana in 1884 via the water route which was around Cape Horn (Biography of George A. Munroe). They were preceded by their sons John and Daniel who arrived in Ferndale in 1880 and established a saw mill.
Henry was baptised February 1, 1808 according to a baptismal record in Inverness Parish. His cemetery record (Enterprise Cemetery, Whatcom Washington) gives his birthdate as Dec 25, 1911 [sic.] and his date of death as Dec. 2 1888
Angie's brother Augustus arrived in Ferndale in 1889.«/i»
("Descendants of John Munro of Inverness" - Email from Ardis Damra - 12 Jun 2011)
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Ref: "The Monroe Book" by Dr. Joan S. Guilford - Indiana Unconnected Monroes
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
Buried:
Henry was buried at the Enterprise Cemetery.
Henry married Angeline Griffin on 9 Apr 1840 in Laporte, LaPorte Co., Indiana, USA. Angeline (daughter of Daniel Griffin and Aletha Tucker) was born on 26 Nov 1817 in , , New York, USA; died on 19 Sep 1905. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Alathea M. Munro
 was born on 28 Jan 1841 in Michigan City, LaPorte Co., Indiana, USA; died on 12 Sep 1920 in Ferndale, Whatcom Co., Washington, USA.
- 3. John Henry Monroe was born on 10 Jan 1842 in Michigan City, LaPorte Co., Indiana, USA; died on 24 Apr 1937 in Spokane, Spokane Co., Washington, USA; was buried in , Whatcom Co., Washington, USA.
- 4. Daniel G. Munro was born on 17 Jul 1845 in , LaPorte Co., Indiana, USA; died on 21 May 1914 in Ferndale, Whatcom Co., Washington, USA.
- 5. Ella Monroe was born in 1851 in Michigan City, LaPorte Co., Indiana, USA; died on 1 Nov 1929.
- 6. George A. Munro was born on 24 Sep 1858 in Michigan City, LaPorte Co., Indiana, USA; died on 22 Jan 1929 in Ferndale, Whatcom Co., Washington, USA; was buried in , Whatcom Co., Washington, USA.
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Generation: 2
| 2. |  Alathea M. Munro (1.Henry1) was born on 28 Jan 1841 in Michigan City, LaPorte Co., Indiana, USA; died on 12 Sep 1920 in Ferndale, Whatcom Co., Washington, USA. Notes:
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
Buried:
Alathea was buried at the Enterprise Cemetery.
Alathea married Hugh John Crawford about 1872 in , , Indiana, USA. Hugh (son of William Crawford and Agnes McKenna) was born on 21 Jun 1818 in Ballantrae, , Ayr, Scotland; died on 23 Jul 1892 in Bellingham, Whatcom Co., Washington, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 7. Agnes Lynn Crawford was born in 1870; died on 9 Feb 1924 in Westlock, , Alberta, Canada.
- 8. Irene Crawford was born on 23 May 1870 in , , Indiana, USA; died on 16 Jan 1955.
- 9. William Monroe Crawford was born on 3 Sep 1873 in , , Indiana, USA; died on 22 Apr 1952 in , Whatcom Co., Washington, USA.
- 10. Edger J. Crawford was born in 1878; and died.
- 11. Isaac Crawford was born est 1880; and died.
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| 3. | John Henry Monroe (1.Henry1) was born on 10 Jan 1842 in Michigan City, LaPorte Co., Indiana, USA; died on 24 Apr 1937 in Spokane, Spokane Co., Washington, USA; was buried in , Whatcom Co., Washington, USA. Notes:
In the 1870 census of Michigan City, Indiana, John's occupation was listed as "Clerk".
In 1883, John and his brother, Daniel went to Ferndale, Washington and operated the first sawmill in that area.
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
Buried:
John was buried at the Enterprise Cemetery.
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| 4. | Daniel G. Munro (1.Henry1) was born on 17 Jul 1845 in , LaPorte Co., Indiana, USA; died on 21 May 1914 in Ferndale, Whatcom Co., Washington, USA. Notes:
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«i»The Daily Reveille
New Whatcom, WA
Thursday, September 11, 1890:
Ferndale Notes
-D. MUNROE came near having a serious accident last Monday night. We are told that while driving off the ferry boat on the west side of the river that the rope holding the scow to the bank parted, driving the scow from shore and letting the team and wagon which contained Mr. MUNROE's aged mother, his sister-in-law and child, and Mrs. CRAWFORD, in the river, at a point where the hind wheels sunk so deep that the team was unable to pull it out. Prompt action on the part of the ferryman, Charles TAYLOR, in returning the scow to the back of the wagon and getting the occupants out (except Mr. MUNROE, who staid with the team) and also on the part of the citizens in procuring a rope, making fast to the wagon and pulling it out, prevented further accident.«/i»
(Email from Ardis Kamra - Descendants of John Munro of Inverness - 12 Jun 2011)
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In 1883, Daniel and his brother, John went to Ferndale, Washington and operated the first sawmill in that area.
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
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| 5. | Ella Monroe (1.Henry1) was born in 1851 in Michigan City, LaPorte Co., Indiana, USA; died on 1 Nov 1929. Notes:
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«i»Ella was a teacher (1870) Census of Michigan City, Indiana.
Thursday, November 25, 1886:
FERNDALE----
-BORN - Tuesday, Nov. 16, to the wife of F. WHITNEY, a son.
She is buried with her husband Fred in Enterprise Cemetery, Whatcom, WA.
according to Whatcom Cemetery Records. Her birth year is given as 1851 in the
Indianna Census records but as 1856 in the Cemetery Records.«/i»
("Descendants of John Munro of Inverness" - Email from Ardis Kamra - 12 Jun 2011)
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Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
Family/Spouse: F. L. Whitney. F. was born est 1849; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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| 6. | George A. Munro (1.Henry1) was born on 24 Sep 1858 in Michigan City, LaPorte Co., Indiana, USA; died on 22 Jan 1929 in Ferndale, Whatcom Co., Washington, USA; was buried in , Whatcom Co., Washington, USA. Notes:
Error alert: One document says that George died at 79 years 3 months 28 days. But dates given in other references indicate that he died at age 70.
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«i»George A. Monroe is widely known as the pioneer mortician of Whatcom county and represents a family whose members have figured prominently in business circles of Ferndale for more than forty years. He was born September 24, 1858, in Michigan City, Indiana, of which state his parents, Henry and Angeline (Griffin) Monroe, were early settlers. The latter was a native of New York state and the father was born in Inverness, Scotland. They came to Ferndale in 1884 by way of the water route and here spent the remainder of their lives. Their sons, John H. and Daniel G. Monroe, had preceded them to Ferndale in 1883 and operated the first sawmill in this locality. A sister is the widow of F. L. Whitney, one of the pioneer surveyors of Ferndale, and another sisters, Mrs. A. M. Crawford, passed away in Bellingham, in which city her husband's demise also occurred.
After the completion of his high school course George A. Monroe devoted a number of years to educational work, teaching school in Indiana and later in Washington. In 1897 he opened an undertaking establishment in Ferndale and later added a line of furniture. He is well informed on all matters pertaining to the lines in which he specializes, and the steady growth of the business is indicative of his executive ability, good judgment and honorable dealing.
On September 24, 1883, Mr. Monroe married Miss Anna Berg, a daughter of John and Dora Berg, who passed away in Laporte county, Indiana. To Mr. and Mrs. Monroe were born seven children: Harry, who died in 1888; Jennie, the wife of Harry D. Jackson, of Anacortes, Washington, and the mother of two children, a son and a daughter; Mary, now Mrs. Byron E. Shellaberger, of Bellingham; Hattie, the wife of William E. Goeller, of Spokane, Washington, by whom she has one child, a son; Helen, who married J. R. Barkley, of San Diego, California, and has three sons; George H., who is a graduate of the University of Washington and follows the profession of teaching; and John R., who is attending the State Normal School at Bellingham, making a special study of the violin.
Mr. Monroe votes the democratic ticket and is a consistent member of the Baptist church, with which his wife is also affiliated. When they came to Ferndale it was a typical frontier district and the only means of communication with the outside world was through the stage, which stopped at the town but once a week, or by canoe. The forests were filled with wild animals, and one day while walking on the road near their home they discovered a cougar but were not attacked. They have passed through all of the phases of pioneer existence, learning many valuable lessons in the school of experience, and the prosperity which they now enjoy is the merited reward of years of
industry and thrift. Theirs is one of the most hospitable homes in the county, and their friends are legion.«/i»
«i»History of Whatcom County, Volume II, by Lottie Roeder Roth, 1926, pps. 764-765.
«/i»(Email from Ardis Kamra - Descendants of John Munro of Inverness - 12 Jun 2011)
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Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
Buried:
George was buaried at the Enterprise Cemetery.
George married Anna Berg on 24 Sep 1883 in , , Indiana, USA. Anna (daughter of John Berg and Dora) was born in Nov 1865 in , LaPorte Co., Indiana, USA; died on 1 Aug 1935 in Salinas, Monterey Co., California, USA; was buried in , Whatcom Co., Washington, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 12. Harry Munro was born on 4 Dec 1884; died on 9 Jun 1888 in , Whatcom Co., Washington, USA.
- 13. Jennie Munro was born in Jun 1887 in Ferndale, Whatcom Co., Washington, USA; and died.
- 14. Mary Munro was born in May 1889 in Ferndale, Whatcom Co., Washington, USA; and died.
- 15. Hattie Munro was born in Aug 1892 in Ferndale, Whatcom Co., Washington, USA; and died.
- 16. George H. Munro was born est 1894; and died.
- 17. Helen Munro was born in Jul 1895 in Ferndale, Whatcom Co., Washington, USA; and died.
- 18. John R. Munro was born est 1896; and died.
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Generation: 3
| 7. | Agnes Lynn Crawford (2.Alathea2, 1.Henry1) was born in 1870; died on 9 Feb 1924 in Westlock, , Alberta, Canada. Notes:
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Agnes married John Alexander Munro on 14 Aug 1890 in Ferndale, Whatcom Co., Washington, USA. John (son of Robert John Munro and Lucy Smith) was born on 25 Feb 1858 in Vespra, Simcoe Co., Ontario, Canada; died on 20 Jun 1938 in , , Alberta, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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| 8. | Irene Crawford (2.Alathea2, 1.Henry1) was born on 23 May 1870 in , , Indiana, USA; died on 16 Jan 1955. Notes:
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
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| 9. | William Monroe Crawford (2.Alathea2, 1.Henry1) was born on 3 Sep 1873 in , , Indiana, USA; died on 22 Apr 1952 in , Whatcom Co., Washington, USA. Notes:
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
Buried:
William was buried at the Enterprise Cemetery.
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| 10. | Edger J. Crawford (2.Alathea2, 1.Henry1) was born in 1878; and died. Notes:
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«i»Friday, August 29, 1902:
Last Thursday afternoon, Miss Georgia E. McCLELLAN, of this city, and Edgar J. CRAWFORD, of Ferndale, were married at the First M. E. Church at Whatcom. Rev. S. S. SULLIGER performed the wedding ceremony. Miss McCLELLAN's many friends here wish her much joy and happiness. Mr. and Mrs. CRAWFORD will reside in their home near Mountain View.«/i»
(Email from Ardis Kamra - Descendants of John Munro of Inverness - 12 Jun 2011)
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Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
Edger married Georgia E. McClellan on 28 Aug 1902 in , Whatcom Co., Washington, USA. Georgia was born est 1880; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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| 11. | Isaac Crawford (2.Alathea2, 1.Henry1) was born est 1880; and died. Notes:
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
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| 12. | Harry Munro (6.George2, 1.Henry1) was born on 4 Dec 1884; died on 9 Jun 1888 in , Whatcom Co., Washington, USA. Notes:
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
Buried:
Harry was buried at the Enterprise Cemetery.
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| 13. | Jennie Munro (6.George2, 1.Henry1) was born in Jun 1887 in Ferndale, Whatcom Co., Washington, USA; and died. Notes:
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
Jennie married Harry D. Jackson in Anacortes, Skagit Co., Washington, USA. Harry was born est 1884; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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| 16. | George H. Munro (6.George2, 1.Henry1) was born est 1894; and died. Notes:
George graduated from the University of Washington and became a teacher.
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
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| 18. | John R. Munro (6.George2, 1.Henry1) was born est 1896; and died. Notes:
John studied violin at the State Normal School at Bellingham, Washington.
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
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Generation: 4
| 19. | Robert Crawford Munro (7.Agnes3, 2.Alathea2, 1.Henry1) was born on 29 Nov 1891 in , , Washington, USA; died on 28 Sep 1918 in Haynecourt, , Nord-Pas-de-Calais, France. Notes:
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«i»Edmonton, Dunvegan and British Columbia Telegraph Co.
John A. Munroe
Busby
Deeply regret inform you ... Private Robert Crofart Munroe Infantry officially reported killed in action September 1918
Director of Records«/i»
(Official telegram to John A. Munroe - Clan Munro files - Charles C. Munroe, III)
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«i»Circumstances of Death or Missing Report
No. 3206308 Rank: private
Name: Munro, R. C. Unit: 10th Cdn. Bn.
Casualty: Killed in action 28-9-18
Circumstances
Private Munro was killed by enemy machine gun fire during the attack on enemy positions in the vicinity of Haynecourt on the morning of September 28th 1918.
«/i»[signed] «i»J. S. Brown, Capt«/i»
(Lest We Forget - Clan Munro files - Charles C. Munroe, III)
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Robert was drafted into the 1st Depot Battalion, Alberta Regiment, Canadian Army under the Military Service Act of 1917 (Canada). Some of the readable information on his induction form includes:
Married, widowed or single: single
Religion: Pres.
Present active duty?: No
Previous active duty?: No
Height: 5'5"
Chest measurement fully expanded: 33 inches
Complexion: clear
Eyes: blue
Distinguishing marks: mole on right hip
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
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| 21. | George Lot Munro (7.Agnes3, 2.Alathea2, 1.Henry1) was born in Jul 1895; and died. Notes:
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
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| 22. | Lucy Munro (7.Agnes3, 2.Alathea2, 1.Henry1) was born on 14 Jan 1897; and died. Notes:
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
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| 25. | John Henry Munro (7.Agnes3, 2.Alathea2, 1.Henry1) was born on 11 Apr 1901; and died. Notes:
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA
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| 26. | Grace Irene Munro (7.Agnes3, 2.Alathea2, 1.Henry1) was born on 11 Aug 1906; and died. Notes:
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| 28. | Ward James Munro (7.Agnes3, 2.Alathea2, 1.Henry1) was born in Jun 1913; and died. Notes:
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