Philip Munroe, M. D.

Notes:

Dr. Munroe was in Surry, New Hampshire about 1783 and lived several years on or near lot No. 72. In 1790, he bought lots 22 and 23 and moved to No. 23 where he remained until he died.

In 1799, he tore down the house on lot 22, which had been used by Abel Munroe, his nephew. He used the timbers to build a second story on his house on lot 23. He then opened a tavern there which he ran for several years. He also practiced his profession and had a large farm.

Philip's first wife, Rhoda, died four days after the birth of their first child, Sophronia. The child died the same day.

His second wife was Betsy Briggs from Keene, New Hampshire. They were married by Thomas Baker, Esq. in Keene.

It is said that he was a very large and pawerful man physically and at the time of his death, the door casing of his home had to be taken off in order to remove his coffin.

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Died:
Surry Village Cemetery, Surry, New Hampshire

Philip married Rhoda Smith on 11 Oct 1783. Rhoda was born about 1764; died on 9 Mar 1785 in Surry, Cheshire Co., New Hampshire, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Philip married Betsy Briggs on 16 Sep 1787 in Keene, Cheshire Co., New Hampshire, USA. Betsy was born on 22 Nov 1766 in Keene, Cheshire Co., New Hampshire, USA; died on 30 Jun 1830 in Surry, Cheshire Co., New Hampshire, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Sophronia died at age 4 days. Her mother died the same day.

Ref: "Lexington Mass. Munroes", 2nd ed. by R. S. Munroe - 13-85-1

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Notes:

Ref: Lexington Munroes, 2nd ed. 13-85-2

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Family/Spouse: Silas Perry. Silas was born est 1786; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rhoda married John B. Carlton on 4 Jan 1807 in Surry, Cheshire Co., New Hampshire, USA. John was born about 1786; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Hollis received his medical degree from Yale College in 1819. Immediately after graduating, he went to Belfast, Maine, not with a view to permanent settlement, but to afford temporary aid to an established physician in a time of prevailing sickness. But Belfast proved to be the scene of his long career of activity and usefulness.

He lived in the house built by Wiggins Merrill. He sang in the choir of the Congregational Church and also lectured for the Belfast Lyceum on Botany on 9, 15, and 22 Jul 1830.

He soon became widely known, and always enjoyed the confidence and esteem both of the community and of his medical brethren. His naturally vigorous and inquiring mind prompted him to keep pace with scientific discoveries, and made him a learner through life. He assiduously cultivated all the branches of natural history, and his love of botany continued unabated to the last.

He possessed no inconsiderable share of mechanical ingenuity, of which he availed himself, with useful results, in dentistry and surgical practice.

He was a singularly sincere man, simple in manner, straightforward and plain in speech. Of social nature, he loved to talk, and out of the stores of a well-furnished mind his conversation was always instructive and profitable. The rules of health and the right modes of living were a favorite topic with him. Many of his wise and timely suggestions were long remembered, and produced incalculable good. He taught temperance in all things, by example as well as precept; for his own mode of living was plain, simple, self-denying, and almost ascetic.

As an example of professional enthusiasm, of single-hearted devotion to the purpose of his calling, he stood eminent. His profession occupied the place of domestic relations. His patients were his family. He refused no call for his services, however poor might be the applicant and however distant his abode; but in cold and stormy nights, and over difficult roads, he would repair to the dwelling of humble poverty, remain as long as his presence was needed, and share the discomforts of the situation.

In 1820, after the separation of Maine from Massachusetts, a new arrangement of the militia was made. Belfast became included in the Third Division, First Brigade, and Second Regiment. Dr. Monroe was Surgeon's Mate.

Dr. Monroe was a member of the Maine Medical Society, formed in 1821, and also of the Maine Medical Association, subsequently instituted. He was also a member of the American Medical Association.

On 23 May 1850 his barn on Lincolnville road, containing 25 tons of hay, burned. The loss was $500.

He died of congestion of the lungs at the age of 71. Rev. Dr. Palfrey delivered an address at his funeral, which was held at the Unitarian Church on the following Sunday. The large concourse of attached friends and sincere mourners who followed his remains to the grave, bore testimony to the esteem in which he was held by the whole community.

Ref: Lexington Munroes, 2nd ed. 13-85-3

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Notes:

Ref: "Lexington, Mass. Munroes", 2nd ed. by R. S. Munroe - 13-85-4

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Lucy married George Baxter on 2 Jul 1807 in Surry, Cheshire Co., New Hampshire, USA. George was born about 1789; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Calvin was taxed in Surry, New Hampshire in 1821.

Ref: Lexington Munroes, 2nd ed. 13-85-5

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Notes:

Abijah lived in Surry, New Hampshire as late as 1827.

In her old age, his wife lived in Charlestown, Massachusetts, where she fell and was a cripple until her death.

Ref: Lexington Munroes, 2nd ed. 13-85-6

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Died:
Abijah died after 1827.

Buried:
Abijah was buried at the Surry Village Cemetery.

Abijah married Prudence Shaw on 24 Aug 1817 in Surry, Cheshire Co., New Hampshire, USA. Prudence (daughter of Esq. David Shaw) was born est 1797; died on 3 May 1867 in Charlestown, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Surry, Cheshire Co., New Hampshire, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: Lexington Munroes, 2nd ed. 13-85-7

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Buried:
Surry Village Cemetery, Surry, New Hampshire

Notes:

Betsey's husband, William, was from Charlestown, Massachusetts.

Ref: Lexington Munroes, 2nd ed. 13-85-8

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Notes:

Ref: Lexington Munroes, 2nd ed. 13-85-9

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Notes:

Ref: Lexington Munroes, 2nd ed. 13-85-10/

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Notes:

Nahum owned his father's farm, no. 23, from 1832 until 1837 during which time he was living a portion of the time in Castleton, Vermont.

He studied medicine with his brother, Hollis, and established himself in Belfast, Maine in 1839 soon after graduating at the Albany Medical College. He immediately acquired an extensive practice, which continued until 1871, when he moved to Baltimore, Maryland.

Dr. Monroe ranked with the best of his associates of the profession, as one who upheld the dignity and honor of the physician, and he was by them elevated to the position of President of the Maine Medical Association. He was for a long time Trustee of the Maine Insane Asylum.

In 1865 and 1867, he represented the city of Belfast in the Maine Legislature.

At the outbreak of the Civil War, Dr. Monroe was tendered and accepted the position of Surgeon of the Twentieth Maine Regiment, and entered upon the active duties of the campaign. He was present at the battles of Fredricksburg, Chancellorsville, and United States Ford. At all of these battles his acknowledged skill as a surgeon was of great value to those who were torn by shot and shell in those terrible battles. After a year's service, by which his health was impaired, he resigned his commission, and returned to the practice of his profession in Belfast.

Nahum was a man of great physical powers, and of manners so genial that he won the affeciton as well as the confidence of his patients. But, though rigid in his requirements of others, he was careless of himself, and constant exposure in severe weather broke down his health.

Thousands who experienced his skill and care in sickness and suffering will recall in health as well as in sickness the memory of one whose best days were given to the relief of the unfortunate and distressed, and who left a record every way honorable as a citizen.

On 30 Jul 1872, at midnight, an old unoccupied house near the "muckhole", at the junction of the Lincolnville and old Stanley roads, was consumed by fire. The loss to Dr. Monroe was about $400. It was partially insured.

One authority says he moved to Bangor, Maine and married the daughter of the Governor of Maine.

Ref: Lexington Munroes, 2nd ed. 13-85-11/

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Nahum married Ann Sarah Johnson in 1843. Ann was born about 1810; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

George's birthdate is given as Jul 1813. George's parents were married in 1817 and he is listed as the 6th child, so it is likely that the birthdate is in error.

George was a merchant in the meat and provision business in Charlestown, Massachusetts.

References:

(1) Clan Munro library - "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Massachusetts
Munroes", 2nd edition, by R. S. Munroe, (1986) -
13-85-66

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

Notes:

James was an inventor. He lived in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. He was married and had children.

Ref: Lexington Munroes, 2nd ed. 13-85-61

Notes:

Ref: Lexington Munroes, 2nd ed. 13-85-62

Notes:

Lewis was probably born in Surry or Charleston, New Hampshire.

He married Addie (or Ada) Osgood of Chelsea, Massachusetts. Her family was well know as merchants in Boston. They probably had other children besides the ones that are listed here.

Lewis was a school teacher in Surry, New Hampshire. He later went to Boston, Massachusetts and New York City, New York. He and his wife produced the famous "Munroe Reader" which was used in the public schools around 1880. In Boston, he started teaching elocution, from his sucess this eventually developed into the School of Oratory, of Boston University.

Lewis was a man of excellent tallents, very refined and scholarly.

In 1872, he bought the Myrick place in Dublin, New Hampshire and used it as his summer home until his death in 1879. It was on the old road to Harrisville, New Hampshire. He spent the winters in Chelsea, Massachusetts.

References:

(1) Clan Munro library - "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Massachusetts
Munroes", 2nd edition, by R. S. Munroe, (1986) -
13-85-63

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Family/Spouse: Addie Osgood. Addie was born est 1827 in Of, Chelsea, Massachusetts; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Edwin was an inventor who lived in Fitchburg, Massachusetts. He later went to Europe. He was married and had children.

Ref: Lexington Munroes, 2nd ed. 13-85-64

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Birth:
Estimate: This birth date is an estimate based on the birth dates of nearest relatives or contemporaries, or based on other clues such as christening date, marriage date, birth order, etc.

Notes:

Ref: Lexington Munroes, 2nd ed. 13-85-65

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Birth:
Estimate: This birth date is an estimate based on the birth dates of nearest relatives or contemporaries, or based on other clues such as christening date, marriage date, birth order, etc.

Notes:

Ann married and lived in Charlestown, Massachusetts.

Ref: Lexington Munroes, 2nd ed. 13-85-67

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Birth:
Estimate: This birth date is an estimate based on the birth dates of nearest relatives or contemporaries, or based on other clues such as christening date, marriage date, birth order, etc.

Notes:

Adelaide's husband was a Captain of the East Boston, Police Department for some years.

Ref: Lexington Munroes, 2nd ed. 13-85-68

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Birth:
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Family/Spouse: Romanzo Watkins. Romanzo was born est 1831; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Alfred graduated from Bowdoin College in 1871.

Ref: Lexington Munroes, 2nd ed. 13-85-11/1

Notes:

Arther worked in the coal business in Charlestown, Massachusetts around 1890.

References:

(1) Clan Munro library - "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Massachusetts
Munroes", 2nd edition, by R. S. Munroe, (1986) -
13-85-66-1

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Birth:
Estimate: This birth date is an estimate based on the birth dates of nearest relatives or contemporaries, or based on other clues such as christening date, marriage date, birth order, etc.

Notes:

George was an officer in the 5th Session of the Superior Court in 1891.

References:

(1) Clan Munro library - "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Massachusetts
Munroes", 2nd edition, by R. S. Munroe, (1986) -
13-85-66-2

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Notes:

References:

(1) Clan Munro library - "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Massachusetts
Munroes", 2nd edition, by R. S. Munroe, (1986) -
13-85-63-1

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Family/Spouse: Eric Pape. Eric was born about 1848; died in 1938. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

One of the daughters of Lewis Munro married the sculptor, George Gray Barnard. Perhaps it was May.

References:

(1) Clan Munro library - "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Massachusetts
Munroes", 2nd edition, by R. S. Munroe, (1986) -
13-85-63-2

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Family/Spouse: George Gray Bernard. George was born est 1856; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

References:

(1) Clan Munro library - "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Massachusetts
Munroes", 2nd edition, by R. S. Munroe, (1986) -
13-85-63-3

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Notes:

References:

(1) Clan Munro library - "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Massachusetts
Munroes", 2nd edition, by R. S. Munroe, (1986) -
13-85-63

Notes:

Ref: Lexington Munroes, 2nd ed. 13-85-68-1

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Notes:

Ref: Lexington Munroes, 2nd ed. 13-85-68-2

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