Benjamin Munro

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It is not certain which of Benjamin's children were from which wife. It is possible that he was only married once, both wives actually being one person.

Ref: Clan Munro files - Yard, Prof. F. L. Dixon
- Munro, Ronald Geyer

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Family/Spouse: Bethamy Luther. Bethamy was born about 1777; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: Clan Munro files - Yard, F. L. Dixon

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Allice married William Cole on 25 Jan 1824. William was born about 1801; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: Clan Munro files - Munro, Ronald Geyer
- Yard, Prof. F. L. Dixon

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Buried:
Swan Point Cemetery

Family/Spouse: Hannah Thompson. Hannah (daughter of Samuel Thompson and Hannah Devereaux) was born on 7 Oct 1808 in Marblehead, Essex Co., Massachusetts, USA; died on 19 Mar 1888 in Cranston, Providence Co., Rhode Island, USA; was buried in Providence, Providence Co., Rhode Island, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: Clan Munro files - Yard, Prof. F. L. Dixon

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In the 1870 census, the value of Thomas' estate was estimated at $300. In 1875, he was living at 59 Lester Street (Ward 6 or 8). In 1885, he was living at 69 South Street.

He was a business head in the company of "Munroe and Legg" located at 17 Dyer Stree, Providence, Rhode Island, during the middle and late 1800's, a teaming business. His partner, George O. Legg, lived at 130 Lester Street. His wife, Louisa Legg was the sister of his business partner.

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The following is an obituary of Thomas Munroe which appeared in a local paper:

"Thomas J. Munroe died Monday morning at the home of his son-in-law, Orin S. Mowry, 64 Bridgham street, aged 92 years, two months and six days.

He was the last of a long-lived line dating back to an ancestry of Scotch barons, and in this country, to forbears who served the nation in many walks of life.

Mr. Munroe was born in Rehoboth, grew up there and learned the trade of a stone mason. He worked at his trade in a number of places, helping to build among other things the forts in Boston Harbor and the old Tockwotton Hotel on Tockwotton Street in this city. Sixty years ago he entered the teaming busi- ness with a partner under the firm name of Munroe & Legg, and for 10 years of the time he was connected with this business he served as night watchman of the Bank of North America. He retired from business 12 years ago.

He was married about 1831 to Louise Legg, a sister of George Legg, and his (..unreadable..) children were born to them of whom six survive. There are also 11 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.

Mr. Munroe was a member of Eagle Lodge I.O.O.F., which he joined in 1842, and of Moshassuck Encampment I.O.O.F. He was for some time connected with Hand Engine No. 2 in the days of the volunteer fire department in this city. He was a member of Trinity Methodist Church. Old age and pleurisy united to put an end to his long life.

The genealogy of the Munroe family dates back through a line of Scotch barons to the 11th century. Among the more immediate ancestors were Richard Warren, who came to this country in the Mayflower, and Col. Benjamin Church, the hero of King Phillip's War. Mr. Munroe's father served in the Revolutionary War. The family is noted for longevity, many having passed the 90 mark."
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The 1885 census of Providence, Rhode Island is a bit confusing. It shows a Thomas J. Munroe age 72 and wife Julia A. age 60 living with son George W. age 24 and daughter Mary E. age 26. These names don't match up with information from other sources. It appears to be the right Thomas Munroe, but with different family members. I've entered Julia as a second wife of Thomas and the mother of the two children.

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Family/Spouse: Julia A.. Julia was born about 1825 in , , Connecticut, USA; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Thomas married Louisa H. Legg on 9 May 1832 in Providence, Providence Co., Rhode Island, USA. Louisa (daughter of Legg) was born in 1813 in , , Massachusetts, USA; died about 1888 in Providence, Providence Co., Rhode Island, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: Clan Munro files - Yard, F. L. Dixon

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Ref: Clan Munro files - Munro, Ronald Geyer

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Mary lived in Providence, Rhode Island. Her occupation is listed as "Keeping House".

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Mary married John Henery Ghirardini on 7 Nov 1852 in Providence, Providence Co., Rhode Island, USA. John (son of Julius Ghirardini and Nancy H.) was born in Sep 1832 in Providence, Providence Co., Rhode Island, USA; died on 2 Aug 1874 in Providence, Providence Co., Rhode Island, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Thomas died at the age of 21 years, just one year after his marriage.

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Thomas married Augusta A. Cobb on 26 Jul 1863. Augusta was born about 1844; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Edmond married Henretta P. West on 25 Jul 1865. Henretta was born about 1846; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Harriet married Orin S. Mowry on 3 Mar 1869. Orin was born about 1846; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Edna married George H. Prescott on 31 May 1874 in , , Rhode Island, USA. George was born about 1848; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Walter married Annie W. Gifford on 27 Jul 1874. Annie was born about 1854; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: Clan Munro files - Munro, Ronald Geyer

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Frank married Mary J. P. Mowry on 12 Jan 1873. Mary was born about 1857; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Frank married Mary Potenaude on 22 Nov 1876. Mary was born about 1857; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Birth:
27 Spring Street

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Her death date is listed as 18 Oct, but the year is unreadable.

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Birth:
Age 14 on the 1870 census

Notes:

William was a painter.

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Birth:
27 Spring Street

William married Tressie Harriet Maxwell on 19 Jun 1895 in Boston, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts, USA. Tressie (daughter of John Maxwell and Jane Fernes) was born in 1870 in Saint George, , New Brunswick, Canada; died in 1951 in Calais, Washington Co., Maine, USA; was buried in Calais, Washington Co., Maine, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Birth:
27 Spring Street