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Byrd Monroe

Male 1809 - 1859  (49 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Byrd MonroeByrd Monroe was born on 8 Oct 1809 in Glasgow, Barren Co., Kentucky, USA; died on 25 Jun 1859 in Charleston, Coles Co., Illinois, USA; was buried in Old Cem., Charleston, Coles Co., Illinois.

    Notes:

    One reference says Byrd was a medical doctor, but in 1850 he was a merchant with $10,000 in property living with his family in Charleston, Coles County, Illinois. Also living with him was Jacob Lindar (age 68), who was probably his father-in-law.

    Ref: Clan Munro files - Guilford, Dr. Joan S.

    Ref: Clan Munro files - Monroe, James Edward - family tree

    Ref: Clan Munro files - Monroe, James Edward - family tree - Dr John Monroe
    Family Group Sheet - Compiled by Ruth Calhoun - 20 Apr 1994

    Ref: Clan Munro files - Monroe, James Edward - family tree - Dr. Byrd Monroe
    Family Group Sheet - Compiled by Ruth Calhoun - 20 Apr 1994

    Places of Residence: Greensburg, Greene Co., Kentucky

    Occupation: doctor, merchant, J.P., State Senator

    to Coles Co. 1834

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

    Byrd married Margaret Elizabeth Fillemore Linder on 3 Jun 1829 in Hardin Co., Kentucky. Margaret was born on 20 Sep 1810 in Hardin Co., Kentucky; died on 9 May 1892 in Charleston, Coles Co., Illinois, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. James B. Monroe  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Jan 1832 in Greensburg, Greene Co., Kentucky; died on 7 Oct 1863 in Farmington; was buried in Dodge Grove Cem., Mattoon.
    2. 3. Elzira O. Monroe  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Oct 1834 in , , Kentucky, USA; died about 21 Apr 1900 in Charleston, Coles Co., Illinois, USA; was buried in Charleston Cem., Charleston, Coles Co., Illinois.
    3. 4. Byrd Monroe  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Feb 1836 in Charleston, Coles Co., Illinois, USA; died on 6 Jul 1878 in Mattoon, Coles Co., Illinois; was buried in Dodge Grove Cem..
    4. 5. George Monroe  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 2 Mar 1838 in Charleston, Coles Co., Illinois, USA; died on 14 Apr 1888 in Charleston, Coles Co., Illinois, USA.
    5. 6. John Monroe  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 10 Apr 1843 in Charleston, Coles Co., Illinois, USA; died on 15 Apr 1874.
    6. 7. Alexander Monroe  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 18 Jan 1846 in Charleston, Coles Co., Illinois, USA; died in 1860-1870.
    7. 8. Edwin Monroe  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1848 in Charleston, Coles Co., Illinois, USA; died about 1858.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  James B. MonroeJames B. Monroe Descendancy chart to this point (1.Byrd1) was born on 4 Jan 1832 in Greensburg, Greene Co., Kentucky; died on 7 Oct 1863 in Farmington; was buried in Dodge Grove Cem., Mattoon.

    Notes:

    Colonel Major James B. Monroe was killed at the battle of Farmington T...

    References:

    (1) "The Monroe Book" - by Dr. Joan S. Guilford - (1993) - p. 701

    (2) Clan Munro files - Monroe, James Edward - "Family Tree" - p. 53 - Family group record of Dr. Byrd Monroe - compiled by Ruth Calhoon - dated 20 Apr 1994

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

    James married Mary Jane Cunningham on 1 Dec 1857 in Charleston, Coles Co., Illinois, USA. Mary was born in 1828 in , , Illinois, USA; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 9. Elizabeth Monroe  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1849 in , , Texas, USA; and died.
    2. 10. John Monroe  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Mar 1853 in , , Texas, USA; and died.
    3. 11. Caroline Monroe  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1855 in , , Texas, USA; and died.
    4. 12. Lisa Monroe  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1856 in , , Texas, USA; and died.
    5. 13. Mary Monroe  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1857 in , , Texas, USA; and died.
    6. 14. James Monroe  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1860; and died.
    7. 15. Emma Monroe  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1862; and died.

  2. 3.  Elzira O. MonroeElzira O. Monroe Descendancy chart to this point (1.Byrd1) was born on 8 Oct 1834 in , , Kentucky, USA; died about 21 Apr 1900 in Charleston, Coles Co., Illinois, USA; was buried in Charleston Cem., Charleston, Coles Co., Illinois.

    Notes:

    In 1850, Absira was living with her parents in Charleston, Coles County, Illinois.

    Ref: Clan Munro files - Guilford, Dr. Joan S.

    Ref: Clan Munro files - Monroe, James Edward - family tree - Dr. Byrd Monroe
    Family Group Sheet - Compiled by Ruth Calhoun - 20 Apr 1994

    Family/Spouse: Joseph Peyton. Joseph was born in 1819; died about 1900. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 4.  Byrd MonroeByrd Monroe Descendancy chart to this point (1.Byrd1) was born on 11 Feb 1836 in Charleston, Coles Co., Illinois, USA; died on 6 Jul 1878 in Mattoon, Coles Co., Illinois; was buried in Dodge Grove Cem..

    Notes:

    In 1850, Byrd was living with his parents in Charleston, Coles County, Illinois.

    Ref: Clan Munro files - Guilford, Dr. Joan S.

    b. 20 Jun 1835 d. 5 Jun 1878

    Ref: Clan Munro files - Monroe, James Edward - family tree - Capt. Byrd Monroe
    Family Group Sheet - Compiled by Ruth Calhoun - 20 Apr 1994

    Captain Byrd Monroe

    Death: 6 July 1878 - Charleston, Coles Co., IL

    Burial: Dodge Grove, Mattoon Coles Co., or Old Cem. Charleston

    Occupation: merchant Military Rec.: Capt Co. C, 54 Ill. Regt CW

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

    Byrd married Edna P. Perrin on 11 Jun 1857 in Covington, Kenton Co., Kentucky, USA. Edna was born on 21 Aug 1836 in Colemanville, Harrison Co., Kentucky; died on 7 May 1926 in Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana; was buried in Elwood Cem., Madison Co., Indiana. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 16. Byrd Clark Monroe  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Dec 1859 in Charleston, Coles Co., Illinois, USA; died on 4 Aug 1947 in Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan, USA; was buried in Flat Rock, Wayne Co., Michigan, USA.
    2. 17. George Monroe  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1861 in Mattoon, Coles Co., Illinois; died in 1917; was buried in Elwood Cem., Madison Co., Indiana.
    3. 18. William Monroe  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1863; died in 1870-1880.
    4. 19. Charles Monroe  Descendancy chart to this point was born in May 1870 in Charleston, Coles Co., Illinois, USA; died in 1870-1880.
    5. 20. Adell Perrin Monroe  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 27 Aug 1872 in Charleston, Coles Co., Illinois, USA; died on 15 Apr 1948 in Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana; was buried in Elwood Cem., Madison Co., Indiana.
    6. 21. Archibald C. Monroe  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Sep 1874 in Charleston, Coles Co., Illinois, USA; died on 25 Sep 1874 in Charleston, Coles Co., Illinois, USA.

  4. 5.  George MonroeGeorge Monroe Descendancy chart to this point (1.Byrd1) was born on 2 Mar 1838 in Charleston, Coles Co., Illinois, USA; died on 14 Apr 1888 in Charleston, Coles Co., Illinois, USA.

    Notes:

    In 1850, George was living with his parents in Charleston, Coles County, Illinois.

    Ref: Clan Munro files - Guilford, Dr. Joan S.

    Ref: Clan Munro files - Monroe, James Edward - family tree - Dr. Byrd Monroe
    Family Group Sheet - Compiled by Ruth Calhoun - 20 Apr 1994

    IL infantry


  5. 6.  John MonroeJohn Monroe Descendancy chart to this point (1.Byrd1) was born on 10 Apr 1843 in Charleston, Coles Co., Illinois, USA; died on 15 Apr 1874.

    Notes:

    In 1850, John was living with his parents in Charleston, Coles County, Illinois.

    Ref: Clan Munro files - Guilford, Dr. Joan S.

    Ref: Clan Munro files - Monroe, James Edward - family tree - Dr. Byrd Monroe
    Family Group Sheet - Compiled by Ruth Calhoun - 20 Apr 1994


  6. 7.  Alexander MonroeAlexander Monroe Descendancy chart to this point (1.Byrd1) was born on 18 Jan 1846 in Charleston, Coles Co., Illinois, USA; died in 1860-1870.

    Notes:

    In 1850, Alexander was living with his parents in Charleston, Coles County, Illinois.

    Ref: Clan Munro files - Guilford, Dr. Joan S.

    Ref: Clan Munro files - Monroe, James Edward - family tree - Dr. Byrd Monroe
    Family Group Sheet - Compiled by Ruth Calhoun - 20 Apr 1994


  7. 8.  Edwin MonroeEdwin Monroe Descendancy chart to this point (1.Byrd1) was born in 1848 in Charleston, Coles Co., Illinois, USA; died about 1858.

    Notes:

    In 1850, Edwin was living with his parents in Charleston, Coles County, Illinois.

    Ref: Clan Munro files - Guilford, Dr. Joan S.

    Ref: Clan Munro files - Monroe, James Edward - family tree - Dr. Byrd Monroe
    Family Group Sheet - Compiled by Ruth Calhoun - 20 Apr 1994



Generation: 3

  1. 9.  Elizabeth MonroeElizabeth Monroe Descendancy chart to this point (2.James2, 1.Byrd1) was born in 1849 in , , Texas, USA; and died.

    Notes:

    Ref: Clan Munro files - Gould, Imogene Clifford


  2. 10.  John MonroeJohn Monroe Descendancy chart to this point (2.James2, 1.Byrd1) was born in Mar 1853 in , , Texas, USA; and died.

    Notes:

    John (W. ?) Monroe

    Ref: Clan Munro files - Gould, Imogene Clifford


  3. 11.  Caroline MonroeCaroline Monroe Descendancy chart to this point (2.James2, 1.Byrd1) was born in 1855 in , , Texas, USA; and died.

    Notes:

    Ref: Clan Munro files - Gould, Imogene Clifford


  4. 12.  Lisa MonroeLisa Monroe Descendancy chart to this point (2.James2, 1.Byrd1) was born in 1856 in , , Texas, USA; and died.

    Notes:

    Ref: Clan Munro files - Gould, Imogene Clifford


  5. 13.  Mary MonroeMary Monroe Descendancy chart to this point (2.James2, 1.Byrd1) was born in 1857 in , , Texas, USA; and died.

    Notes:

    Ref: Clan Munro files - Gould, Imogene Clifford


  6. 14.  James MonroeJames Monroe Descendancy chart to this point (2.James2, 1.Byrd1) was born in 1860; and died.

    Notes:

    Ref: Clan Munro files - Gould, Imogene Clifford


  7. 15.  Emma MonroeEmma Monroe Descendancy chart to this point (2.James2, 1.Byrd1) was born in 1862; and died.

    Notes:

    Emma (Dixie) Monroe

    Ref: Clan Munro files - Gould, Imogene Clifford


  8. 16.  Byrd Clark MonroeByrd Clark Monroe Descendancy chart to this point (4.Byrd2, 1.Byrd1) was born on 4 Dec 1859 in Charleston, Coles Co., Illinois, USA; died on 4 Aug 1947 in Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan, USA; was buried in Flat Rock, Wayne Co., Michigan, USA.

    Notes:

    Byrd lived in Charleston, Illinois; Elwood, Indiana; and Detroit, Michigan.

    Ref: Clan Munro files - Monroe, James Edward - family tree

    Ref: Clan Munro files - Monroe, James Edward - family tree - Capt. Byrd Monroe
    Family Group Sheet - Compiled by Ruth Calhoun - 20 Apr 1994

    Ref: Clan Munro files - Monroe, James Edward - family tree - Byrd Clark Monroe
    Family Group Sheet - Compiled by Ruth Calhoun - Apr 1994

    Birth: 4 Dec 1859 - Charleston (Mattoon), Coles Co., IL

    Marr: 28 Nov 1889 - Newport/Eugene, Vermillion Co., IN

    Occupation: locomotive engineer

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

    Buried:
    Byrd was buried at Michigan Memorial Cemetery.

    Byrd married Louise M. Mack on 28 Nov 1889 in Newport, Vermillion Co., Indiana, USA. Louise was born on 5 Nov 1866 in Georgetown, Vermilion Co., Illinois, USA; died on 4 Apr 1948 in Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 22. Mack Perrin Monroe  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 15 Apr 1891 in Charleston, Coles Co., Illinois, USA; died on 21 Oct 1968.
    2. 23. Edward Eugene Monroe  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Mar 1893 in Charleston, Coles Co., Illinois, USA; died on 4 Sep 1965 in Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan, USA; was buried in Flat Rock, Wayne Co., Michigan, USA.
    3. 24. Louis Monroe  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Feb 1895 in Charleston, Coles Co., Illinois, USA; died on 10 Nov 1918; was buried in Arlington Nation, Fairfax Co., Virginia.
    4. 25. George E. Monroe  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Aug 1897 in Charleston, Coles Co., Illinois, USA; died on 27 Jun 1978 in Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan, USA.
    5. 26. James Monroe  Descendancy chart to this point was born in Mar 1900 in Charleston, Coles Co., Illinois, USA; died about 1903.
    6. 27. Myron Monroe  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Jul 1902 in Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana; died on 18 Nov 1948.
    7. 28. Margaret Monroe  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Jun 1905 in Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana; died in Aug 1945.
    8. 29. Byrdie Monroe  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Oct 1907 in Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana; died in in Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan, USA; was buried in Michigan Memoria, Flat Rock, Michigan.

  9. 17.  George MonroeGeorge Monroe Descendancy chart to this point (4.Byrd2, 1.Byrd1) was born in 1861 in Mattoon, Coles Co., Illinois; died in 1917; was buried in Elwood Cem., Madison Co., Indiana.

    Notes:

    Ref: Clan Munro files - Monroe, James Edward - family tree - Capt. Byrd Monroe
    Family Group Sheet - Compiled by Ruth Calhoun - 20 Apr 1994


  10. 18.  William MonroeWilliam Monroe Descendancy chart to this point (4.Byrd2, 1.Byrd1) was born in 1863; died in 1870-1880.

    Notes:

    Ref: Clan Munro files - Monroe, James Edward - family tree - Capt. Byrd Monroe
    Family Group Sheet - Compiled by Ruth Calhoun - 20 Apr 1994


  11. 19.  Charles MonroeCharles Monroe Descendancy chart to this point (4.Byrd2, 1.Byrd1) was born in May 1870 in Charleston, Coles Co., Illinois, USA; died in 1870-1880.

    Notes:

    Ref: Clan Munro files - Monroe, James Edward - family tree - Capt. Byrd Monroe
    Family Group Sheet - Compiled by Ruth Calhoun - 20 Apr 1994


  12. 20.  Adell Perrin MonroeAdell Perrin Monroe Descendancy chart to this point (4.Byrd2, 1.Byrd1) was born on 27 Aug 1872 in Charleston, Coles Co., Illinois, USA; died on 15 Apr 1948 in Kokomo, Howard Co., Indiana; was buried in Elwood Cem., Madison Co., Indiana.

    Notes:

    Ref: Clan Munro files - Monroe, James Edward - family tree - Capt. Byrd Monroe
    Family Group Sheet - Compiled by Ruth Calhoun - 20 Apr 1994

    Adell married Frank William Smith in Feb 1891 in Charleston, Coles Co., Illinois, USA. Frank was born est 1870; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  13. 21.  Archibald C. MonroeArchibald C. Monroe Descendancy chart to this point (4.Byrd2, 1.Byrd1) was born on 25 Sep 1874 in Charleston, Coles Co., Illinois, USA; died on 25 Sep 1874 in Charleston, Coles Co., Illinois, USA.

    Notes:

    Ref: Clan Munro files - Monroe, James Edward - family tree - Capt. Byrd Monroe
    Family Group Sheet - Compiled by Ruth Calhoun - 20 Apr 1994



Generation: 4

  1. 22.  Mack Perrin MonroeMack Perrin Monroe Descendancy chart to this point (16.Byrd3, 4.Byrd2, 1.Byrd1) was born on 15 Apr 1891 in Charleston, Coles Co., Illinois, USA; died on 21 Oct 1968.

    Notes:

    Ref: Clan Munro files - Monroe, James Edward - family tree - Byrd Clark Monroe
    Family Group Sheet - Compiled by Ruth Calhoun - Apr 1994

    served in W.W. I

    Family/Spouse: Irene Kolb. Irene was born about 1893; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 23.  Edward Eugene MonroeEdward Eugene Monroe Descendancy chart to this point (16.Byrd3, 4.Byrd2, 1.Byrd1) was born on 21 Mar 1893 in Charleston, Coles Co., Illinois, USA; died on 4 Sep 1965 in Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan, USA; was buried in Flat Rock, Wayne Co., Michigan, USA.

    Notes:

    Edward lived in Huntingburg, Indiana & Detroit, Michigan. One reference says he was born in Detroit, Michigan.

    Ref: Clan Munro files - Monroe, James Edward - membership application

    Ref: Clan Munro files - Monroe, James Edward - family tree - Byrd Clark Monroe
    Family Group Sheet - Compiled by Ruth Calhoun - Apr 1994

    served in W.W. I

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

    Buried:
    Edward was buried at Michigan Memorial Cemetery.

    Edward married Irene Boldt Summers on 12 Oct 1920 in Huntingburg, Dubois Co., Indiana, USA. Irene (daughter of Henry Summers and Mary Elizabeth Boldt) was born on 6 Sep 1894 in Leavenworth, Crawford Co, , Indiana, USA; died on 3 Jan 1978 in Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 30. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 31. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 32. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 33. James Edward Monroe  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Oct 1929 in Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan, USA; died on 16 Apr 2023; was buried in Michigan Memorial Park, Flat Rock, Michigan.

  3. 24.  Louis MonroeLouis Monroe Descendancy chart to this point (16.Byrd3, 4.Byrd2, 1.Byrd1) was born in Feb 1895 in Charleston, Coles Co., Illinois, USA; died on 10 Nov 1918; was buried in Arlington Nation, Fairfax Co., Virginia.

    Notes:

    Ref: Clan Munro files - Monroe, James Edward - family tree - Byrd Clark Monroe
    Family Group Sheet - Compiled by Ruth Calhoun - Apr 1994

    Death: 10 Nov 1918 - in service

    Burial: Arlington Nat'l Cem., Fairfax Co., Va

    served in W.W. I


  4. 25.  George E. MonroeGeorge E. Monroe Descendancy chart to this point (16.Byrd3, 4.Byrd2, 1.Byrd1) was born on 23 Aug 1897 in Charleston, Coles Co., Illinois, USA; died on 27 Jun 1978 in Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan, USA.

    Notes:

    Ref: Clan Munro files - Monroe, James Edward - family tree - Byrd Clark Monroe
    Family Group Sheet - Compiled by Ruth Calhoun - Apr 1994

    served in W.W. I

    no ch

    George married Marie Kossuth on 17 Jun 1918 in Donora, Pennsylvania. Marie was born about 1899; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 26.  James MonroeJames Monroe Descendancy chart to this point (16.Byrd3, 4.Byrd2, 1.Byrd1) was born in Mar 1900 in Charleston, Coles Co., Illinois, USA; died about 1903.

    Notes:

    Ref: Clan Munro files - Monroe, James Edward - family tree - Byrd Clark Monroe
    Family Group Sheet - Compiled by Ruth Calhoun - Apr 1994


  6. 27.  Myron MonroeMyron Monroe Descendancy chart to this point (16.Byrd3, 4.Byrd2, 1.Byrd1) was born on 9 Jul 1902 in Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana; died on 18 Nov 1948.

    Notes:

    Ref: Clan Munro files - Monroe, James Edward - family tree - Byrd Clark Monroe
    Family Group Sheet - Compiled by Ruth Calhoun - Apr 1994

    6 ch

    Myron married Catharine Salach in Jun 1929. Catharine was born est 1904; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 28.  Margaret MonroeMargaret Monroe Descendancy chart to this point (16.Byrd3, 4.Byrd2, 1.Byrd1) was born on 23 Jun 1905 in Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana; died in Aug 1945.

    Notes:

    Ref: Clan Munro files - Monroe, James Edward - family tree - Byrd Clark Monroe
    Family Group Sheet - Compiled by Ruth Calhoun - Apr 1994

    2 ch

    Margaret married Edwin Tooley in , , Michigan, USA. Edwin was born est 1903; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Family/Spouse: Herbert Obert, II. Herbert was born est 1903; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 29.  Byrdie MonroeByrdie Monroe Descendancy chart to this point (16.Byrd3, 4.Byrd2, 1.Byrd1) was born on 11 Oct 1907 in Elwood, Madison Co., Indiana; died in in Detroit, Wayne Co., Michigan, USA; was buried in Michigan Memoria, Flat Rock, Michigan.

    Notes:

    Ref: Clan Munro files - Monroe, James Edward - family tree - Byrd Clark Monroe
    Family Group Sheet - Compiled by Ruth Calhoun - Apr 1994

    no ch

    Byrdie married Harold Johnson on 18 Jun 1948. Harold was born in 1906; died in 1962. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]