Abigail Parker

Notes:

Error alert: There are three people named Abigail Parker who supposedly married close Munroe relatives close to the same time frame. This is either a coincidence or an error.

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Christened:
Baptism

Buried:
Surrey Village Cemetery

Abigail married Philip Munroe in 1749 in Lexington, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, USA. Philip (son of Ens. William Munroe and Johanna Russell) was born on 26 Feb 1718 in Lexington, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, USA; died on 14 Dec 1790 in Surry, Cheshire Co., New Hampshire, USA; was buried in Surry, Cheshire Co., New Hampshire, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Abel was probably a veteran of the American Revolutionary War.

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

References:

(2) Clan Munro files - Roeser, Douglas Lee - Direct Descendants of Abel Monroe
- undated

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The following is from "Descendants of John Munro" received from W. M. Roeser - 14 May 2012

«i»Abel was probably a Revolutionary War veteran, and probably lived in Canaan, Columbia County, New York in 1790; and in Stephen, Rensselaer County, New York in 1800. He died in the city of Hudson, Columbia County, New York in 1824. This information was put together for Sarah Elizabeth Monroe (Aunt Lizzie) Altenburg by Myron Hawley Monroe's cousin, Theodore Monroe of Conowingo, Maryland.

Abel Monroe is most probably the Abel who appears on page 63 of "The Monroe Book" by Joan P. Guilford, Ph.D. detaling the history of the Munro Clan. Abel would have been the Great-Grand son of William Munro who was sent to this country in 1652 by Lord Cromwell after the battle at Worcester, England«/i».
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The following is a transcription of RW "Billy" Munro's genealogy notes:

«i»Baptised ? Lexington, MA 7 October, 1750«b». «/b»

Estelle M.Waite in New England History & Genealogical Register Oct., 1972 Pages 240-246, especially page 241. Richard S. Munroe 19, and his notes on above page 246
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The following is from the Spencer reference:

«i»He is probably the Abel at Canaan, Columbia Co., NY in 1790 where his brother Lemuel resided at the time. After compiling this family, we found that Estelle Wait, compiler of the descendents of John Munroe of Bristol had previous done so (NEHGR, 126:240-246) and that Richard Munroe, compiler of the original genealogy of William, had written a note thanking her for the addition of this line. The title of Wait's article is "The Finding of Abel Munroe."

NEHGR The New England Historical and Genealogical Register. Boston MA: New England Historical and Genealogical society, Vol. I 1847 to present.

Munroe, Richard S. History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Massachusets munroes, Florence MA: Munrow 1966; Sec. Ed. 1987 Ann Monroe Organ

Estelle Wait of Newton Centre, Mass wrote for NEHGR Vol. 126 p. 241 clearing up the mystery of several Abels. This Abel was probably the eldest child of Philip Munroe and his second wife Abigail whose baptism appears in the Lexington birth records on 7 Oct. 1750, no parent's names being given. After the birth of his daughter Rebecca (now his second marriage to Beulah Potter) Abel Sr. seems to have vanished from the Upton-Sutton area...
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«/i»The following is from an email from Craig Richardson - 5 May 2009:
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The Lexington vital record book has a record of the baptism of Abel Munroe on 7 Oct 1750. I am not certain about Abel's death, but I did find a death notice that might well be him.

HeritageQuest has a book containing transcribed death notices from the Northern Whig, which was published in Hudson, Columbia County, NY. It includes a death notice for Abel Monroe dated 10 Aug 1824. The book was typewritten and the text is very fuzzy and hard to read, but here is my attempt at a transcription:

MONROE on the 6th Mr. Abel Monroe, a 76 yrs. (Printers & [??? news for] the western part of N.Y. State are requested to print death.

According to my notes, the transcribed date of death looked like it had been corrected, and might have been August 5th. The age given in the death notice would correspond to a birth in late 1747 or the first part of 1748, which is about right. Since our Abel Munroe had relatives in the western part of NY (for example, brother Lemuel), I think the inclusion of that request is a promising sign, but obviously there is no solid proof that this is the right Abel Monroe.

There is no listing for an Abel Monroe in the NEHGS NY Will Abstracts database, so this Abel Monroe probably died intestate. However, it's possible that land records would help to identify his wife and children.

I've found a public family tree called the Clan Munro Genealogy Database 2009 that has our Abel's death occurring in 1824 in Hudson NY (which matches the newspaper death notice). It also includes a number of additional children. However, I'm not sure whether to trust this, because I *know* the database includes some serious errors. For example, it has the wrong husband and children for my own ancestor Mary Monroe (daughter of Freedom Monroe). I've written to the database owner to see if this error can be corrected, but no response after two weeks. If I hear from them, I'll certainly ask about the source of their information on Abel Munroe.«/i»
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Birth:
Birth place unverified

Abel married Rebecca Sadler on 23 Nov 1773 in Upton, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, USA. Rebecca (daughter of Stephen Sadler and Elizabeth Taintor) was born on 8 Mar 1757 in Upton, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, USA; died on 3 Nov 1775 in Upton, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Abel married Beulah Potter on 8 Jul 1776 in Upton, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, USA. Beulah (daughter of William Potter and Hipsibeth Gelson) was born on 16 Sep 1756 in Lexington, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, USA; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Prudence reportedly thought her mother was Mary Parker, her father's first wife, instead of Abigail Parker, his second wife.

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Family/Spouse: Lemuel Beaman. Lemuel was born about 1750; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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:

It is not certain that this is the Mary who married Elisha Cory, who was the son of Isaac and Abigail (Priest) Cory. One source thinks that Mary married Amasa Fuller.

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

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The following is from the Spencer reference:

«i»Mary Munroe married Elisha Cory of Groton in Lexington on 18 Apr 1780. She is listed as Mary Munroe of Lexington in the marriage record, so I don't think she was living with her father Philip since he had moved to the Rutland / Shrewsbury area long before 1780...

Mary probably died in Groton sometime between 1800 and 1810, because there is a record of the marriage of Elisha Corey to Mrs. Abigail Green of Pepperell on 31 May 1810.
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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.

Mary married Elisha Cory on 18 Apr 1780 in Groton, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, USA. Elisha was born about 1755; died in 1821 in Groton, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lemuel Munroe (Monroe) was closely associated with General George Washington in the Revolutionary War. He was a dispatch carrier. He is buried at Lakeside Cemetery, three miles west of Howell, Michigan. The D.A.R. replaced the crumbled monument with a stone which reads, "Lemuel Monroe, 1759-1857 Soldier of the Revolution."

He was a farmer, and a shoe and boot maker. He enlisted in the Revolutionary War in 1776 at the age of 17. He participated in the battle of Bunker Hill and was at Burgoyne's surrender as well as many other engagements. The records of the War of 1812 show he was a private in Capt. Abraham Matison's Company of Col. Philetus Swift's (Ontario County) Regiment of the New York State Militia. He served from 12 May 1812 to 12 Jul 1812. He also served in Sullivan's Campaign in Rhode Island under Capt. Thomas Baker. He was allowed a pension in 1832.

His pension file reads: "Was called out in the militia in November, 1776 at Upton, Mass and served three months. Went first to Dorchester. In spring, 1777 was called out again at Upton and served in Captain Ammidon's Company. Was marched through Mendon to Providence and stationed in the Brick College. There employed to keep guard for three months; then dismissed and went home.

"At Templeton, Worcester County, was mustered in Captain Wilder's Company in Colonel Sparhawk's Regiment and was marched through Deerfield and Charlemont to Bennington in Vermont, and from thence was marched to Tuels Mills and halted some days and then to Batten Kills opposite to Saratoga Flatts. Saw Generals Lincoln, Arnold and Gates. This was at the taking of General Burgoyne. I was not in the Battle, but was in several skirmishes on the out posts and took several prisoners, 18 at one time. Was then ordered back and was part of the guard that went with the prisoners to Winter Hill, near Boston. [2 months]

"In 1779, from Upton was marched to Quanset Point to keep guard, the British Ships being in sight and at anchor. This was in the winter. [3 months] From Barrie, was marched to Danbury and West Point. General MacDougall was in command. I saw him almost daily. I was in Colonel Drury's Regiment. Was engaged in repairing the forts and mounting guard. Discharged late in the fall, and was out five months. Was sick was the reason of my discharge. I think this was the year Cornwallis was taken and near the close of the war. Besides this tour, I was not called out again and did not serve afterwards."

His first wife was Anna Towser (or Tozzer, Tooser, Toozer). Nothing is known about her six children.

His third wife was Martha Rollins (or Rawlings). Her death date is given as 1857, but this doesn't seem likely. She does not appear in the 1850 census with Lemuel, and she did not get a widow's pension after his death. It is more likely that she died in New York some time before.

At the close of the Revolutionary War, Lemuel lived in Northbury, Massachusetts and for forty years lived in Bloomfield, Ontario County, New York.

He moved from Massachusetts to New York and in his old age, he went to Howell, Michigan and made his home with his son, Francis. He died there at the advanced age of 97 years and two months.

One reference notes that "at least four of his sons moved to Michigan; Norton, James, Francis and James. Norton was in the Civil War, enlisted Aug. 14, 1862 in Co. H., 22nd Michigan Infantry." It is not known who "Norton" was or who the other James was.

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«i»Lemuel's first marriage probably had 3 males under 10, and one male under 16 by 1800 (William would be 14) 1 female under 10 and 1 female under 16 per census under Munro 1800 Dutchess Co., NY So 3 male children between 1790 and 1800, one male before 1784 roughly and 1790, one female between 1790 and 1800, one female before 1790

In the 1790 census again under Lemuel Munro: Charlton, Worcester Co., MA had two males under 16, one male greater than 16 (probably Lemuel) and 1 female. So males would be born between the earliest 1774 and latest 1790

First wife must have died before 1789. Six children born to marriage, in 1790 there looks to be a father and 3 remaining children 2 boys and a girl. By 1800 the family is 2 parents and 6 children.

Lemuel Monroe, came into the Liberty township MI in May, 1849, and lived with his son, Francis Monroe. He was a soldier in the Revolutionary war, and died April 29th, 1854, at-the age of ninety-five years, one month and twenty-nine days.

Time line:
Birth 1757 Lexington, MA
Enlisted 1776 Upton, Worcester Co., MA served intermittantly to 1781
Married 1782 Northborough, Worcester Co., MA to Anna Toozer
1789 Anna Toozer dies or perhaps 1792
Married 1789 Dutchess Co.,NY to Anna Potter perhaps married later after Anna Toozer death 1792
Census 1790 Charlton, Worcestor Co., MA There is Lemuel Munro but no senior Female

Guilford postulates with brother Abel in Canaan, Columbia Co., New York 1790
Possible death of Anna Monrow and infant Monrow in New Hartford, Oneida Co., NY in June 1792 "wife of Lemuel Monrow"
Census 1800 Dutchess Co. NY two adults, six children
abt. 1802 moved to Otsego Co., New York?
moved 1808 or so to Bloomfield, Ontario Co, NY
Second wife dies 1812

Second time line

1754 Born Shrewsbury, Middlesex Co., MA son of Philip Munroe
1776 Nov 1, 1776 Upton, Wocester Co., MA called to serve
1782 Married Anna Tozer 1782 in Northborough, MA
1784 Entry into records of a Lemuel Munroe participating in City business Surrey N.H. this is where his sibs/father were
1790 Dr. Guilford thinks in Dutchess Co., NY with brother Abel Munroe
1792 Anna Tozer dies in New Hartford, NY June 4, 1792 in Presbyterian Records as Anna Monrow wife of Lemuel Monrow, an infant Monrow died 9 days earlier
1800 Census Dutchess Co., NY lists a Lemuel Munro with female in household under 45 and six children
1807 Surry, N.H. tax list from 1807, which appears in Volume 2, pages 288 and 289. This list includes the names of Philip Munro,
Isaac Munro, Abel Munro, and Wm. Munro. There are many references to Philip, Isaac, and Abel in the town records. For example, their names also appear in a similar tax list for 1795 (Volume 2, page 65).
1807 Surry, NH tax list Ancestor William Monroe would be 21 at this time (born 1786) so this may be him.
1810/12 Anna Potter second wife dies, exact date unknown
1810/11 Mentioned in letters of Luman Miller p. 232 Book 4 as friend/administrator Bristol, Ontario Co. (is Luman perhaps father or first husband of Martha Miller Rawlings?)
1812/13 Married 1812/13 3 rd wife Martha Miller Rawlings in Bristol, Ontario Co., N.Y.
1812 Served war 1812, Martha moves to Mendon, Monroe Co., N.Y.
1819 31 May 1819 witness to Will of John Alger in Bloomfield, Ontario Co., NY
1819 20 Oct 1819 witness to Probate of John Alger Bloomfield, Ontario Co., NY
1829 Freedom writes his father 1829 alludes to estrangement of Lemuel and his first and second family
1832 Pension 1832 age 74 West Bloomfield, Ontario Co., N.Y.
Pension Certificate to 1832-1839 Macomb Co., MI
1835 Freedom Monroe writes his father of probably separation of his third wife she stays in Mendon he goes to MI
1850 Census listed as "Samuel" and residing with his son Francis.
1857 Died 1857 Howell, Livingston Co., MI...

Lemuel Monroe, was one of the heroes of the Revolution. He served through that memorable war; participated in the battle of Bunker Hill; was present at Burgoyne's surrender, and in many other engagements. He also served in the war of 1812. Was three times married, and was the father of eighteen children, seventeen of whom grew to maturity. In his old age he came to Howell and made his home with his son Francis, at whose residence he died at the advanced age of ninety-seven years and two months.

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Ref: Clan Munro files - Griffin, Richard
- Monroe, Dr. Emmett Paul
- Yard, Prof. F. L. Dixon
- Farlow, Donna

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Buried:
Lakeside Cemetery - 3 miles west of Howell, Michigan

Lemuel married Anna Towser on 13 Jun 1782 in Northborough, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, USA. Anna (daughter of Richard Toozer and Mary Benknap) was born on 30 Aug 1760 in Southborough, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, USA; died in 1789 in Canaan, Columbia Co., New York, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lemuel married Anna Potter about 1790 in Whitestown, , New York, USA. Anna (daughter of Phinehas Potter and Dorcas Hinman) was born on 10 Oct 1767 in Winchester, , Connecticut, USA; died in 1810. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lemuel married Martha Rawlings in 1812 in Bristol, Ontario Co., New York, USA. Martha was born in 1782 in Mendon, , New York, USA; died in 1857 in , , New York, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Error alert: Mackenzie and R. W. Munro say Abraham was the son of Philip's other wife, Mary Benjamin, but the given birth date suggests that Abraham was born long after Mary's death.

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The following is a transcription of RW "Billy" Munro's genealogy notes:

[Abraham Munro] «i»Son of Philip Munro (1718-?) and Mary ___? Baptised Shrewsbury, 4 September, 1763.

Mackenzie Page 587
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«/i»The following is from the Spencer reference:

«i»p. 35 Guilford, Joan The History of the Monroes. Abraham born 1762 appl. for a pension on the basis of his Revol. War service on 1 June 1833 and in it stated that he was born at Lexington, resided at Wendell, Hampshire Co., MA at his enlistment in 1777, res. next in Worcester Co., MA and in 1784 removed to NH and in 1793 to New Hartford, Oneida Co., NY and then to Bridgewater, NY from where he applied. He mentions no wife or children, but in 1850 he was at Bridgewater, NY with an Adeline, born about 1813 in NY probably his daughter. During the war he was a private in Capt. Harvey's Co., Col Woolbridge's Mass Regt. and was present at the surrender of Burgoyne. He served 1 July 1771 to 13 Dec. that year and in 1779 from 1 August to 1 Sept. in Capt. Baker's Co. In 1800 he had 2 male children under 9 and 1 female under 9 at Oneida Co., Also with him were a female 16-25 and another 26-44 probably his wife...

There are many early records of land sales by members of the Monroe family. The earliest is a record dated 21 Jan 1799 for land sold by Abraham Munroe to James Benham. Jonas Monro and Samuel Munrow appear in 1803, and Jacob Monroe in 1807. I'm not sure whether these were the dates that the land was sold, or the dates that the deeds were recorded (which could have been years later).
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Christened:
Baptized

Buried:
Benham Cemetery - headstone says Abraham died 17 Jul 1851 at age 92 years which would place his birth in about 1759.

Family/Spouse: Sarah. Sarah was born in 1794; died on 4 Feb 1829 in Bridgewater, Oneida Co., New York, USA; was buried in Bridgewater, Oneida Co., New York, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Abraham married Percilla Utley in Bridgewater, Oneida Co., New York, USA. Percilla was born in 1776; died on 22 Jun 1823 in Bridgewater, Oneida Co., New York, USA; was buried in Bridgewater, Oneida Co., New York, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Mary. Mary was born about 1789; died on 23 Aug 1848 in Bridgewater, Oneida Co., New York, USA; was buried in Bridgewater, Oneida Co., New York, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: Clan Munro files - Guilford, Joan S.

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Buried:
Abigail was buried near Brookfield, i mile south of Leonardville, New York.

Abigail married Aaron Dresser on 29 Nov 1797 in Montague, Franklin Co., Massachusetts, USA. Aaron was born about 1761; died in in , , New York, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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Notes:

Like his eldest brother Philip, Isaac studied medicine. There is a family tradition that he attended the University of Edinburgh medical school in Scotland. A search of the medical records showed no trace of Isaac, but many medical students attended lectures of the famous Doctor Alexander Monro without actually being enrolled in the medical school. During Isaac's time it would have been Alexander Monro Secundus 1733-1817.

Isaac and his wife, Mary, lived in Mary's hometown of Wendell, Massachusetts until 1793 when they moved to Westmoreland, New Hampshire. In 1801 they settled in Surry, New Hampshire. In 1816, Dr. Isaac Monroe moved his family to Hamilton, New York.

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The following is from the Spencer reference:

«i»Jenny Bommarito says in e mail October 26, 2006 that he died in 1826 and his wife went to live with a child in Michigan.«/i»
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Christened:
Church of the North Precinct or Second Parish

Isaac married Mary Sweetser in 1787 in Wendell, Franklin Co., Massachusetts, USA. Mary was born in 1772 in Wendell, Franklin Co., Massachusetts, USA; died in in Hamilton, Madison Co., New York, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In 1800 Jacob and his wife and 3 daughters (all under 9 years of age) lived near his brother, Abraham in Oneida County, New York.

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«/i»The following is from the Spencer reference:

«i»There are many early records of land sales by members of the Monroe family. The earliest is a record dated 21 Jan 1799 for land sold by Abraham Munroe to James Benham. Jonas Monro and Samuel Munrow appear in 1803, and Jacob Monroe in 1807. I'm not sure whether these were the dates that the land was sold, or the dates that the deeds were recorded (which could have been years later).
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Christened:
Church of the North Precinct or Second Parish

Died:
Jacob died before 28 Jun 1808.

Jacob married Eunice about 1795. Eunice was born about 1771; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Jonas appeared in Surry about March 1792, moved from Surry about 1796 and in 1799 was living in Bridgewater, New York (Vermont?).

His first wife, Cynthia, was from Surry, New Hampshire. His second wife, Hannah, was from Surry or possibly Marlboro, New Hampshire.

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The following is from the Spencer reference:

«i»http://www.rootsweb.com/~nyoneida/ which lists names in a Bridgewater Cemetery called Benham : ... Monroe, James (might be Jonas) died Feb. 28, 1834 age 64 yrs 1 mo (stone broken) ...

There are many early records of land sales by members of the Monroe family. The earliest is a record dated 21 Jan 1799 for land sold by Abraham Munroe to James Benham. Jonas Monro and Samuel Munrow appear in 1803, and Jacob Monroe in 1807. I'm not sure whether these were the dates that the land was sold, or the dates that the deeds were recorded (which could have been years later)...

Jonas (2) Munroe (Philip 1) was here m. 1792; removed from Surry about 1796, and in 1799 was living at Bridgewater, NY (not Vt as indicated). He married in Surry, Oct. 4, 1791 Cynthia Dart, who died in Surry Jan. 22, 1796, dau. of ELIPHALET DART OF SURRY; m. (2) in Surry Feb. 5, 1799 Hannah Phips of Surry (or possibly Marlboro). Children born in Surry by 1st wife Cynthia: (1) Luther, b. Dec 13, 1791; (2) Prudence, b. Dec 9, 1793; d. Dec 10, 1793; (3) Cynthia, b. Dec 20, 1795.«/i»
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Buried:
Benham Cemetery - A broken stone says James Monroe died Feb. 28, 1834 age 64 yrs 1 mo - if this is Jonas, it would place his birth date at about Jan 1770.

Jonas married Cynthia Dart on 4 Oct 1791 in Surry, Cheshire Co., New Hampshire, USA. Cynthia (daughter of Eliphalet Dart) was born about 1768; died on 22 Jan 1796 in Surry, Cheshire Co., New Hampshire, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jonas married Hannah Phips on 5 Feb 1799 in Surry, Cheshire Co., New Hampshire, USA. Hannah was born about 1772; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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Sally married Edward Ordway on 7 nnov 1799 in Surry, Cheshire Co., New Hampshire, USA. Edward was born about 1776 in Alstead, Cheshire Co., New Hampshire, USA; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Abel lived in Surry, New Hampshire as early as 1795. He is thought to have lived first in house No. 22 which stood on land bought in 1790 by his uncle, Dr. Philip Munroe. That house was torn down before 1799 and the timbers used to build the second story of house No. 23, which Dr. Munroe opened that year as a tavern.

Abel's wife, Bethany Barron was of Scottish descent and came to New England from Northern Ireland.

In 1799, Abel was carrying on the farm for Widow Brockway after the death of her husband, John. On 18 Jan 1800, Abel took out a license to keep tavern at Widow Brockway's and he continued there until 21 Jun 1805 when the place burned down. In 1803, Abel paid a salary tax of 50 cents. In the census taken during the summer of 1806, he appears as 31 years old, with wife Bethany aged 33, and five children: William aged 9, James 7, Abel 5, John 3, and Rebecca 1.

On 12 Oct 1808, his name is 34th on a list of 51 soldiers who "did military duty with the 4th Co., 20th Regt., the 11th of this instant." On 9 Dec 1811, he took out a license at the Col. Bond house.

Sometime between 1811 and 1818, Abel appears to have moved with his family to Boston, Massachusetts and is found in the Boston Directory of 1818 living on a small street in the North End called Henchman Lane and working as a laborer. Subsequent directories show him living on Lynn Street (1823), Battery Street (1830-1832), Tileston Street (1835). He is no longer listed after 1835.

The death record of his son, Abel, says Abel Sr. was born in Shrewsbury, New Hampshire and that Bethenia was born in Derry, New Hampshire. This information is thought to be in error.

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In the Richard S. Munroe's History and "Genealogy of the Lexington, Massachusetts Munroes" this Abel is listed as the son of Philip and Rebecca rather than the grands. Estelle Wait in an article in NEHGR Vol126 p.240 corrects this "Among the Munroe births recorded at Rutland Mass, is the following 'Abel, grands. Philip & ---- Oct. 30, 1785 bap. C.R.' Surely this was Abel, son of Abel and Rebecca Sadler Munroe, baptized at the age of ten. With his mother dead and his father remarried, he had gone perhaps to Rutland to live with his Munroe Grandparents. Ms Wait also believes Abel Sr. is the first child of the Philip Munroe's marriage to his second wife Abigail, whose baptism appears in the Lexington birth records on 7 Oct. 1750, no parents names being given.

In a paragraph in Mrs. Wait's article Richard S. Munroe that his 1966 genealogy was incorrect and applauded Estelle Waits work.

Abel Jr. then married Bethany Barron at Keene, N.H. 22 SEpt. 1796 He appeared in Surry as early as 1795 and is thought to have lived first in house No.22, which stood on land bought in 1790 by his uncle, Dr. Philip Munroe. It was torn down before 1799 so its timbers could be used for the second story house No.23, which Dr. Munroe opened that year as a tavern.

In 1799 we find Abel Munroe carrying on the farm for Widow Browckway following the death of her husband John. On 18 Jan. 1800 Abel took out a license to keep tavern at Widow Brockway's, and he continue there until 21 June 1805, when the place burned. In 1803 he paid a salary tax of fifty cents. In the census taken during the summer of 1806 he appears as 31 years old, with wife Bethany, aged 33, and five children: William 9, James 7; Abel, 5; John, 3 and Rebecca.

1. On 12 Oct. 1808 his name is 34th on a list of 51 soldiers who "did military duty with the 4th Co., 20th Regt., the 11th of this instant."
On 9 Dec 1811 he took out a license at the Colonel Bond House, and that is the last glimpse of him at Surry.

Sometime between 1811 and 1818, Abel appears to have removed with his family to Boston, for the Boston Directory of 1818 shows an Abel Munroe, laborer, living on Henchman Lane, a small street in the North End. Abel of Surry and Abel of Boston are undoubtedbly the same man because subsequent directories show Abel, laborer, at the same addresses as men bearing names of sons of Abel of Surry. In 1823, Abel lived on Lynn Street, and William Munroe was on Lynn Street in 1822. From 1830 to 1832 Abel was on Bettery Street, where Jotham Munroe was located in 1830. In 1835 Abel was on Teleston Street: William and Abel Jr were on Tileston in 1831 and later James, John and Jotham Munroe all resided there. After 1835, Abel, the laborer is no longer listed.

Wait, Estelle The New England Historical and Genealogical Register, 1847-1994 101 Newbury Street, Boston MA 02116, Volume 126p. 240

(Email from Suzanne Spencer - 16 Sep 2009)
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Ref: Lexington Munroes, 2nd ed. 13-84A-1, 13-84A-12

References:

(1) Clan Munro files - Roeser, Douglas Lee - Direct Descendants of Abel Monroe
- undated

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Abel married Mary Bethania Barron on 22 Sep 1796 in Keene, Cheshire Co., New Hampshire, USA. Mary was born on 12 Dec 1772 in Surry, Cheshire Co., New Hampshire, USA; died on 19 Oct 1844 in Boston, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Ref: "Lexington Mass. Munroes", 2nd ed. by R. S. Munroe - 13-84A-2

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Ref: "Lexington Mass. Munroes", 2nd ed. by R. S. Munroe - 13-84A-3

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Rebecca married Bartholomew Hutchinson on 14 Jul 1799 in Sutton, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, USA. Bartholomew was born est 1776; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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«i»Per Guilford p. 63 could be child of Philip.
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Theodore married Sally Holmes on 26 Oct 1809 in Surry, Cheshire Co., New Hampshire, USA. Sally (daughter of Asa Holmes and Avis Dart) was born on 23 Sep 1790 in Surry, Cheshire Co., New Hampshire, USA; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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(The following is from "Descendants of John Munro" - received from W. M. Roeser - 14 May 2012)

«i»Reverend Joseph Monroe was born in Hudson, New York. He attended college at Madison, Hamilton County, New York. The college was a Baptist University founded in 1820 as the Hamilton Literary and Theological Institution. It changed its name to Madison University in 1846, and to Colgate in 1890. This college was chartered and moved to Rochester, New York in 1850. Joseph then apparently moved to the Rochester area, as in 1822 he became the pastor of the First Baptist church of Henrietta and served there until 1827. This church society was organized in 1812 and was the first in Henrietta, being founded 6 years before the town itself was organized. «/i»
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Ref: Clan Munro files - Purdy, Scott Munroe

References:

(1) Clan Munro files - Roeser, Douglas Lee - Direct Descendants of Abel Monroe
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Buried:
Joseph was buried at the East Henrietta Cemetery.

Family/Spouse: Mary Bartlett. Mary was born about 1802 in , , Vermont, USA; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Joseph married Sophia Dunham on 3 Mar 1822 in Henrietta, Monroe Co., New York, USA. Sophia (daughter of Edward Dunham and Sophia) was born on 13 Apr 1805; died in Jul 1824 in Henrietta, Monroe Co., New York, USA; was buried in Henrietta, Monroe Co., New York, 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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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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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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Ref: Lexington Munroes, 2nd ed. 13-85-10/

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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]

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Ref: Lexington Munroes, 2nd ed. 13-86-1

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Imala married Lucy Parkhurst on 7 Jan 1808 in Dunstable, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, USA. Lucy was born about 1783; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Asa may be the Asahel Corey who turned up in Ashburnham in 1820.

Ref: "Lexington, Mass. Munroes", 2nd ed. by R. S. Munroe - 13-86-2

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Stephen is probably the same Stephen Corey that is found in 1850 in Wallingford, Rutland Co., Vermont married to Hannah, and in 1870 in Center, Henry Co., Iowa.

Ref: Lexington Munroes, 2nd ed. 13-86-3

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Family/Spouse: Hannah. Hannah was born about 1787; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Stephen married Lydia Bateman on 14 Apr 1816 in Chelmsford, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, USA. Lydia was born about 1787; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Ref: Lexington Munroes, 2nd ed. 13-86-4

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Rebecca married Elijah Robbins on 19 Oct 1815 in Groton, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, USA. Elijah was born about 1785; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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The following is from the Spencer reference:

«i»probably the William whose intention to marry Zuba Parker was published in Dunstable MA on 20 May 1809«/i».
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Ref: Lexington Munroes, 2nd ed. 13-86-5

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William married Zuba Parker about 20 May 1809. Zuba was born about 1792; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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William had an 1802 copy of a math book with the entry of "New York" in it. He would have been about 16 years old in 1802 so he may have attended school in New York.. He got his medical degree on 2 Feb 1813 in Oneida County, New York .

He went to Delaware County, Ohio in 1814 where he was a medical doctor. His estate was probated on 15 Oct 1821 in Butler County. After his death, his wife moved back to Delaware County where she married Dr. John Loofbourow in 1831. After the marriage they moved to Iowa County, Wisconsin. He was a Baptist.

William undoubtedly had other children that we have not found.

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«i»Medical degree Feb, 1813 in Oneida Co., New York. Died in 1818 young age near Cincinnati, Ohio. Married Harriet Thurston
perhaps born in New York. Father listed as Lemuel but unclear whether Lemuel from the Virginia Monroes or Lemuel Monroe born 1757 in Lexington, MA.

WILLIAM MONROE unclear if this is our Monroe. What would he be doing in Cincinnati in 1810 since he was in Oneida Co. getting his medical training.
State: Ohio
County: Hamilton
Township: Cincinnati
Year: 1810
Record Type: Tax List
Database: OH 1810 Washington Co. Census Index

Name: WILLIAM MONROE
State: Ohio
County: Hamilton
Township: Cincinnati
Year: 1817
Record Type: Tax List
Database: OH Early Census Index

SOME ARTICLES WILLIAM MONROE I, M.D. SAY DIED OCTOBER 10, 1818.

Dr. MONROE II, was born July 30, 1818, near Cincinnati, Ohio, son of William and Harriet (THURSTON) MONROE, both natives of New York. They had two children, Lucy Ann and William, the former of whom married Major Robert W. GRAY, of South Carolina, and is now deceased. "The father (Dr. William Monroe I) was a student from boyhood, and when he became a man took up the practice of medicine, which was his calling throughout life. He prepared for his professional career in New York, and practiced in Ohio, dying near Cincinnati, when his son William was an infant of two months. His widow married, in 1831, Dr. John LOOFBOUROW, and died in 1835, when forty-six years old. She and her first husband were members of the Baptist church. Lemuel MONROE, the grandfather of our subject, was a veteran of two wars, the Revolution and the war of 1812. He lived to old age, was twice married, and had children by both wives. Daniel Green THURSTON, the Doctor's maternal grandfather, was of English descent, and was a relative of Gen. GREEN, of Revolutionary fame. By occupation he was a farmer. He reached the age of eighty-two, and was the father of fourteen children." From the Centennial article Green Co., Wisconsin History

He died without will so that the administrators Hesekiah Smith and Harriet Thurston Monroe took inventory of his estate and sold his goods and "chattel" at Mechanicsburg, now Westminster Ohio (Butler Co.) Mr. Smith was a Baptist Minister and the founder of Mechanicsburg.

On the membership roles 1817 with wife and sister in law Mary Thirston of the Columbia Baptist Church. «/i»

(Email from Suzanne Spencer - 16 Sep 2009)
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Ref: "The Monroe Book" by Dr. Joan S. Guilford - Ohio Unconnected Monroes

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William married Harriet Thurston about May 1814 in , Delaware Co., Ohio, USA. Harriet (daughter of Daniel Green Thurston and Francis Thayer) was born on 31 Mar 1798 in Whitehall, Washington Co., New York, USA; died in 1834 in Mineral Point, Iowa Co., Wisconsin, USA; was buried in 1834 in Willow Springs, Waukesha Co., Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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«i»Dr. Guilford believes that a possible child of Lemuel and Anna (Toozer) Monroe was a Lemuel born about 1786 resided in 1850 at Vienna, Oneida Co., N.Y. a shoemaker with no family. Also "that in 1790 he was at Canaan, Columbia co., with brother Abel. His children by his first wife 6 in number according to the genealogy are unknown although it seems unreasonable that a marriage of 7 years could produce 6 children. We believe that the Lemuel in Oneida Co. in 1850 is one and include him tentatively. In 1850 Lemuel, Sr was living at Howell, Livingston Co., MI with his son Francis, he now 92 and called "Samuel" by the census taker. There is no probate for him in Livingston Co.,MI.
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Ref: Lexington Munroes, 2nd ed. 13-87-7

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Elizabeth married Ambrose Beach in 1805 in East Bloomfield, Ontario Co., New York, USA. Ambrose (son of Chauncy Beach) was born about 1788; died in in Monroe, Monroe Co., Michigan, USA; was buried in Monroe, Monroe Co., Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Archibald served with New York's Brandt's Rangers in the War of 1812. He was killed at the Battle of Queenstown Heights.

Ref: Lexington Munroes, 2nd ed. 13-87-9

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When Freedom was six years old, his family moved to Ostego, New York. Then in 1808 the family moved again to East Bloomfield, New York. In 1816 he went to Cincinnati, Ohio and stayed until 1824. He then returned to New York and in the same year whent to Michigan, crossing Lake Erie on the steamer Superior, the first passenger ship on the lake. He took up 260 acres of land in Bruce Township, Macomb County, Michigan. In 1868 he sold the farm and moved to Romeo, Michigan with his daughter, Elizabeth.

Freedom and his brother, Benjamin were signers on a petition to Congress by inhabitants of the Territory of Michigan, U.S., for roads to be surveyed and established.

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Freedom wrote to his father, Lemuel, March 5, 1829. Freedom was living at Washington, Macomb County, Territory of Michigan. Before Michigan became a state.

The letter is as follows:

I once more take my pen in hand to inform you that I am well and hope these few lines may find you enjoying this same blessing. I wrote to you a short time after I got home and sent it by Esquire Gates (Gideon Gates was the postmaster and we see his name in Lemuel Monroe's application for a Revolutionary War pension S.S. 12/6/03). I was at Mr. Algers the first of January, they were well. Benjamin (Lemuels son by Anna Potter and Freedoms brother) was well the last time I heard from him which is the best news I can write of him.

The winter the middle of October. I then thought it best to change my situation if ever. I accordingly took to myself a companion for life. Her name is Mary Elizabeth Cooper, niece of Capt Gad Chamberlain from Lima, New York. I want you to write or get someone to do so as soon as you can if you know where Mr. Beach (his brother in law who married Elizabeth his eldest sister) has gone, to inform me so I can write to them. It may be this is the last letter you may be permitted to read from me.

It appears that you are almost entirely forsaken by your first and second family of children as to seeing or hearing from them except myself but you shall hear from me as often as once a year as long as both of live. I hope the family you are now raising will prove more of a blessing than your children here to fore. You have seen a great deal of trouble in your life. I have witnessed a considerable but may you be blessed with peace and quietness the remainder of your days which will smooth your path to the grave . I have no more give my respects to all inquiring friends.

remain your affectionate son


Freedom wrote to Lemuel in 1835.

"I received a letter yesterday written in your name by someone else. I expect by your orders informing me of your situation, which was not very agreeable news. Though if you lived I expected to learn something like it sooner or later. I am sorry that of the numerous family you have there is one you have reason to expect help from...

(Regarding Lemuel) It seems to be a singular circumstance that a man and wife should part and be separated for life without anything essential to cause it, but if agreed upon by both I don't know it is well enough. I was in hopes you would get a pension but if the United States does not give you anything for your services in the Revolution for the liberty which they now
enjoy, I hope there will be feelings of humanity enough in the people of the Town of Bloomfield or the County of Ontario to give you a little something.

If you come to Michigan to live with me which I am willing you should if that be your mind. You have lived amongst them the best part of twenty years. They know whether you are a fit subject for their help or not. Money is hard to be got in this country. I could not raise enough to get here...

If you can find a good place for Alexander -- you had better do it. ......... If you had rather come this spring I am willing. And let Alexander come with you if that is your mind if you think he will do well......... (Alexander was Lemuel's 2nd to last son.

(Email from Suzanne Spencer - 16 Sep 2009)
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Ref: "Lexington, Mass. Munroes", 2nd ed. by R. S. Munroe - 13-87-10/

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Buried:
Freedom was buried at the Romeo Cemetery.

Freedom married Mary Elizabeth Cooper on 16 Oct 1828. Mary (daughter of Chamberlain) was born in 1807 in Lima, Livingston Co., New York, USA; died on 8 Oct 1854 in Romeo, Macomb Co., Michigan, USA; was buried in Romeo, Macomb Co., Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Freedom married Lucinda Coty on 30 Sep 1867 in , , Ohio, USA. Lucinda was born about 1798 in , , Ohio, USA; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Error alert: Guilford believes this genealogy is odd and questions whether Benjamin survived.

Benjamin and his brother, Freedom, were signers on a petition to Congress by inhabitants of the Territory of Michigan, U.S., for roads to be surveyed and established.

Ref: "Lexington, Mass. Munroes", 2nd ed. by R. S. Munroe - 13-87-11/

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Benjamin married Margaret Bowers Franklin in 1820-1822. Margaret was born about 1799; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Frederick settled in Farmington Township, Oakland County Michigan. He purchased 306.94 acres of land, a grant from the U.S. Government.

Ref: Lexington Munroes, 2nd ed. 13-87-12/

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Buried:
Farmington Baptist Cemetery

Family/Spouse: Betsey Isham. Betsey was born about 1812; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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«i»Apparently [«/i»Francis] «i»moved to Howell, Liberty Township in 1837 per history of Howell became wealthy. Manufacturers of tin, sheet iron and copper wares, and dealers in hardware

Francis N. Monroe 1837
Francis Monroe was one of the earliest settlers of Livingston County. He passed through what is now the village of Howell before a building had been erected there. His father, Lemuel Monroe, was one of the heroes of the Revolution. He served through that memorable war; participated in the battle of Bunker Hill; was present at Burgoyne's surrender, and in many other engagements. He also served in the war of 1812. Was three times married, and was the father of eighteen children, seventeen of whom grew to maturity. In his old age he came to Howell and made his home with his son Francis, at whose residence he died at the advanced age of ninety-seven years and two months.

Francis Monroe was the eldest of six children by the third wife of his father. She resided at Mendon, N.Y., when her husband was serving in the war of 1812, and for several years thereafter. There Francis was born Aug. 8, 1813. When a lad he was indentured until he was twenty-one years of age, at which time he received the customary one hundred dollars and two suits of clothes. This important event occurred Aug. 8, 1834, and on the 18th day of September of that year he was married to Miss Luana Hicks, of Bristol, N. Y. Her father had died, and from his estate she received one hundred dollars upon her marriage. Mr. and Mrs. Monroe then had a joint capital of two hundred dollars, and plans were soon matured for securing a home. They resolved to go to the then Territory of Michigan, and within a week, Mr. Monroe started on a tour westward.

After prospecting through Eastern Michigan, he located on the southwest quarter of section 28, now the town of Howell. Returning to Bristol he worked by the month some two years, and in the spring of 1837, with his wife and two children, moved on to his land, and commenced the task of creating a home from the unbroken forest. With limited means and few neighbors, he was thrown upon his own resources to procure the necessaries of life. He worked out by the day. The first fall after his arrival he went twelve miles to dig potatoes (for one La Grange, in Unadilla), receiving in payment a bushel of potatoes for a day's work. Money was a thing almost unknown. To pay taxes and the twenty-five cents postage on a letter from the East, were grave questions to the pioneer. Wolves were plenty, and soon a bounty of seventeen, dollars was offered for their scalps. This was most fortunate for Mr. Monroe, who gave them considerable attention; he took as many as three in a week, which rendered him material financial relief.

The progress of the pioneer under these adverse circumstances was necessarily slow; but after the log house was built, the clearing was continued. Year by year improvements were made and other lands added the small clearing expanded to broad and fertile fields, and the log house has long since given place to a large and commodious brick residence, with such surroundings as indicate the thrifty farmer.

By his first wife he had ten children, viz.: Henry O., is a farmer in Wisconsin; F. N., is a hardware merchant in Howell; James M., is a farmer in Ingham County; Norton M., is living on the old homestead; George W., also on a farm in Ingham County; Mary L., married William Bezan, and died at Howell; Luana A. and Helen M., both died unmarried; William H., is a farmer in the town of, Howell; Lucinda M. became the wife of R. B. Morgan, a portrait painter and inventor, and resides at Ann Arbor. The present Mrs. Monroe was a Mrs. Brininstoole, formerly of Batavia, N. Y.

Mr. Monroe and both his wives were members of the Baptist Church of Howell. His first wife was one of the few who organized the church, and he is still a zealous worker in that organization.

In 1871, Mr. Monroe left the farm in charge of his son, Norton M., and purchased a residence in the village of Howell, where he has since resided, enjoying a well-earned competency and the respect of all.

Source History of Livingston Co., MI 1880
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Francis had 4 wives and at least 18 children. One references says that his first wife, Luana Hicks, was born 10 Mar 1815. She was the daughter of Gilleon (or Gideon) and Luana Hicks of Bristol, New York. She died of "softening of the brain: stroke".

His second wife, Mrs. Anna Brininstoole was from Batavia, New York.

His third wife was Eleanor Alsena (Cromwell) Eldred.

Francis died at the age of 78 of "congestion of the brain: hypertension".

Ref: "Lexington, Mass. Munroes", 2nd ed. by R. S. Munroe - 13-87-13
"History of Livingston County (Michigan)" - 1881
Clan Munro files - Griffin, Richard
- Farlow, Donna

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Buried:
Lakeview Cemetery

Francis married Luana Hicks on 18 Sep 1834 in Bristol, Ontario Co., New York, USA. Luana (daughter of Gideon Hicks and Luana) was born on 17 Mar 1816 in Bristol, Ontario Co., New York, USA; died on 17 Feb 1868 in Howell, Livingston Co., Michigan, USA; was buried in Howell, Livingston Co., Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Francis married Anna Brininstool on 23 Dec 1868 in Jackson, Jackson Co., Michigan, USA. Anna was born in 1818 in Warsaw, Wyoming Co., New York, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Francis married Eleanor Alsena Cromwell Eldred on 8 Aug 1881 in Millers Corners, Rensselaer Co., New York, USA. Eleanor was born on 7 Jun 1833; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Francis married Sarah Barringer Doyle on 18 Jul 1886. Sarah was born in 1837 in Bristol, Ontario Co., New York, USA; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Almira was a charter member of the D.A.R., Irondequoit Chapter, Rochester, New York. Her picture is in the D.A.R. club room there.

Ref: "Lexington, Mass. Munroes", 2nd ed. by R. S. Munroe - 13-87-14/

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Died:
Death place unverified

Buried:
Baptist Hill Cemetery

Almira married William Henry Dusenbury in 1839 in East Bloomfield, Ontario Co., New York, USA. William was born in 1812; died in 1893 in East Bloomfield, Ontario Co., New York, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Nancy and her husband, Jonathan, with two sons, Francis and Jonathan, migrated in 1853 from New York to Grant County, Wisconsin. They went in company with Jonathan's brother, DeLoss Totman and his family. They went by train to Chicago, then by oxen-drawn coverd wagon to Wisconsin. There were ten in the party, including the driver.

Ref: "Lexington, Mass. Munroes", 2nd ed., by R. S. Munroe - 13-87-15/
Clan Munro files - Farlow, Donna

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

Nancy married Jonathan Totman in 1848. Jonathan was born on 13 Sep 1820; died on 9 Nov 1887; was buried in Storm Lake, Buena Vista Co., Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: "Lexington Mass. Munroes", 2nd ed. by R. S. Munroe - 13-87-16/

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Susan married Benjamin Lester Joyner in 1843. Benjamin was born on 1 Mar 1824; died on 11 Apr 1847. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Susan married Ward T. Rice about 1848. Ward was born about 1820; died in Jun 1895 in Mount Ida, Grant Co., Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Alexander was a man of high standing in the community. He lived near Howell, Michigan until 1860, then he had a large farm near Webberville, Michigan.

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«i»Portrait and Biographical Album
Ingham & Livingston Counties
Michigan «u»http://www.livgenmi.com/«/u» written 1895

p. 785 ALEXANDER MONROE. Among the solid business men of Leroy Township, Ingham County, the judgment of no one is more respected and sought than that of him whose name is at the head of this sketch. Farsighted, discreet, prudent, and with high executive ability, he is well qualified to take the lead in matters of finance or local government among his co-laborers. He is a native of New York State, having been born in Ontario County, July 28, 1825. He is a son of Lemuel and Martha (Rolin) Monroe. His father was a Revolutionary soldier, being about sixteen years of age when he joined the army. He was also in the War of 1812, and one of his sons, Archibald Monroe, a half-brother of our subject, gave his life a sacrifice to the freedom of his country in the battle of Queenstown Heights in which the father also fought. Many of the exclusive four hundred of New York who make much of their ancestry as is now the fashion, have not so good a claim to the respect of loyal Americans as has he of whom we write, his father being a twice loyal servitor of the Continental army. On the paternal side of his house Mr. Monroe is Scotch.

Our subject's sire was three times married and he was the father of a large family of children, of whom five only now survive. They are: Francis, Elmira, Abigail, James and Alexander. He of whom we write was reared to manhood in his native county and State. His education was of the most desultory character, having early to give his time and attention to the work of the farm. When only ten years of age he was bound out to Judge Smith, of Ontario County, N.Y., and remained with him until he reached years of majority. The slight advantages that he had in an educational way, were supplemented by study in the winter evenings by the light of the open fireplace.

About 1847 the original of our sketch came to Livingston County, Mich., and resided there a number of years. He then cleared a farm, which he improved to some extent but gave up in order to remove to Ingham County and in 1859 he settled upon the place where he at present resides, having transformed it from its original wild state to that of the most finished agricultural work. He was married October 25, 1850, his bride being Charlotte Smith. She bore him two children--Selden and Dwight, both of whom are now deceased. Mrs. Charlotte Monroe departed this life April 7, 1890. For so many years the sympathetic and tender companion of her husband's career, a great void has been left in his life by her decease. Mr. Monroe is the proprietor and owner of one hundred acres of fine land that is mostly under cultivation. He has served as Township Commissioner, filling the office to the satisfaction of his constituents. A Republican in his political conviction, our subject has the greatest faith in the future prosperity of the country under the execution of the laws as enacted by his party. He is a progressive and public-spirited man, ready and anxious to do all that is for the advantage of individual or general prosperity in his district. Liberal in his religious views, our subject's wife was during her life a member of the Methodist Protestant church. Mr. Monroe is a fine type of the Wolverine pioneer and is greatly respected by all who know him. We take great pleasure in presenting him in this ALBUM to the notice of many who know and highly regard him.«/i»

(Email from Suzanne Spencer - 16 Sep 2009)
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Ref: "Lexington, Mass. Munroes", 2nd ed. by R. S. Munroe - 13-87-17/

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Died:
Leroy Township

Buried:
Alchin Cemetery

Alexander married Charlotte Smith on 15 Oct 1850 in , Livingston Co., Michigan, USA. Charlotte was born in 1827 in , Livingston Co., Michigan, USA; died on 7 Apr 1890 in Leroy Twp., Ingham Co., Michigan, USA; was buried in Webberville, Ingham Co., Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

James first came to Monroe County, Michigan from New York in 1851. He returned to New York where he worked on his father's farm. In 1855 he returned again to Michigan and settled in Howell. He was a carpenter and building contractor.

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«i»Among the quiet and unostentatious, yet thoroughly worthy and efficient members of the business circles of Howell, Livingston County, we are gratified to name one who bears an honorable name, and who, although not claiming descent from the Presidential chair, traces his lineage to a hero in both the War of 1812 and the War of the Revolution.

This citizen was born April 27, 1827, in the township of Richmond, Ontario County, N.Y., and is a son of Lemuel and Martha (Rawling) Monroe, natives of the Eastern States. Lemuel Monroe was a boot and shoemaker, who had served his country nobly in both the Revolutionary War and the conflict of 1812. In his later days he came to Michigan and lived with a son Francis, until called hence by death after he had reached the very venerable age of ninety years. He had been the husband of three wives, and by them had eighteen children, and our subject is the youngest of this patriarchal flock.

The mother of James Monroe died in New York in 1857, and he was reared upon a farm until he reached the age of twenty-four years, but did not live at home after he was eight years old. He made his home with a farmer for nine years, and then at the age of seventeen received the clothes which were commonly given to a bound boy when he left service, and came to Monroe County, Mich. Here he passed four years and then returned to New York, where he worked upon a farm for some four years longer. He then learned the trade of a carpenter, and did not return to Michigan until 1855.

Settling in Howell, the young man now devoted himself to his trade, and took up the broader business of contracting and building. He purchased on Clinton Street, where he now lives, two lots and a house and was married in 1857 to Nancy Garmer, daughter of Amos and Sarah (Eaton) Garmer. Mr. Garmer was a native of Germany, and his wife was a Vermonter, while his daughter was born at Dansville, Livingston County, N.Y. He was a merchant tailor, and carried on a large business at Dansville. They had one other daughter, Maria, who is now Mrs. Leach, of Ionia, this State. The maternal grandfather of Mrs. Monroe was a Eliphalet Eaton, a native of Vermont, who was engaged in the hotel business at Mt. Morris, N.Y., and to him and his wife Betsey (Goodrich) Eaton, were given a family of twelve children.

Mr. and Mrs. Monroe gave to each of their six children an excellent and liberal education, and so brought them up that they have become men and women of intelligence, usefulness and a pronounced Christian character, and they all belong to the Methodist or Baptist Church. The oldest, Libby B., is Mrs. Charles Warren, of Gladwin County, this State, and has two children, Claud and Veroy. Dwight D. has been united in marriage with Miss Millie Beach, and they have a little child, Charles B.; he is a member of the mercantile firm of Monroe Bros., doing business in Howell; George L. is his partner, and they are carrying a fine and well selected stock of dry-goods and groceries, boots and shoes; Ada M. married Arthur Garland, a merchant tailor of Howell, for whom Arthur A., the next brother, acts as clerk; Cora M. is a teacher in the Union schools of Howell, and has a position in the Fourth Ward school. The political views of the father of this prominent and highly respected family, bring him into sympathy and action with the Republican party, and he is an intelligent observer of the great events which must concern every American, and is deeply interested in the prosperity of our Country.
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(http://www.memoriallibrary.com/MI/LivIngPB/bios775-785.htm#778 as quoted in Susan Spencer's email of 16 Sep 2009)
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Ref: "Lexington, Mass. Munroes", 2nd ed. by R. W. Munore - 13-87-18/

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

Buried:
Lakeview Cemetery

James married Nancy P. Garmer in 1857 in Howell, Livingston Co., Michigan, USA. Nancy (daughter of Amos Garmer and Sarah Eaton) was born on 3 Oct 1827 in Dansville, Livingston Co., New York, USA; died on 1 May 1894 in Howell, Livingston Co., Michigan, USA; was buried in Howell, Livingston Co., Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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«i»...in 1850 he«/i» [Abraham] «i»was at Bridgewater, NY with an Adeline, born about 1813 in NY probably his daughter.
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Notes:

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Birth:
Orrin's headstone says he died in 1843 at age 36 years giving him a birth date of about 1807.

Buried:
Orrin was buried at Benham Cemetery.

Notes:

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«i»Lemuel Monroe had a brother named Abraham. Abraham and his wife Priscilla (Utley) Monroe had two sons, Nelson and Henry who settled in Cleveland, Ohio. Nelson Monroe and Mary E. (Luther) Monroe had a merchantile business for nearly 30 years that extended outside of the city and even the state. They had several children who died young. However, they had a daughter "KeoKee" who lived to be 17. It has been said that a beautiful statue marks her grave in the Woodland cemetery, inscribed "She blooms in the field of night." The statue of the marble figure, said to be the likeness of a beautiful young girl sleeping beneath it, was made in Italy. It was enclosed in glass for protection, and it was said to attracted much attention.«/i»

(Email from Suzanne Spencer - 16 Sep 2009)
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Buried:
Nelson was buried at the Woodland Cemetery.

Family/Spouse: Mary E. Luther. Mary was born est 1812 in Ballston Spa, Saratoga Co., New York, USA; died on 26 Nov 1893 in Paradise Valley, Monroe Co., Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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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.

Family/Spouse: Hiram Kellogg. Hiram was born about 1810; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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

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Henry married Lucinda E. Dabney on 2 Jun 1829 in Providence, Providence Co., Rhode Island, USA. Lucinda was born est 1810; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: "The Monroe Book" by Dr. Joan S. Guilford - New York Unconnected Monroes
Ohio Unconnected Monroes

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Amon married Lorinda Gray on 1 Jul 1841 in Summit Co., Ohio. Lorinda was born about 1825 in , , Ohio, USA; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Error alert: The Spencer reference says that Charlotte was the daughter of Abraham and his first wife, Sarah.

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Buried:
Benham Cemetery - died age 13 years

Notes:

Ref: "Lexington Mass. Munroes", 2nd ed. by R. S. Munroe - 13-8/11-1

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Notes:

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Notes:

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Notes:

Ref: Lexington Munroes, 2nd ed. 13-8/11-4

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Polly married Luther White in 1818. Luther was born on 4 Oct 1792 in Swanzey, , New Hampshire; died in 1843 in , Van Buren Co., Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: Lexington Munroes, 2nd ed. 13-8/11-5

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Notes:

Ref: Lexington Munroes, 2nd ed. 13-8/11-6

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Notes:

Ref: Lexington Munroes, 2nd ed. 13-8/11-7

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Notes:

In 1816 when Jay was ten, his family moved from Surry, New Hampshire to Hamilton, New York. This was the year that a volcanic eruption in Indonesia caused northern New England to have no summer.

After finishing the local school at Hamilton, Jay was apprenticed to a stonemason, but when he turned twenty in 1826, he took off for the west. He traveled on the newly completed Erie Canal to Buffalo, New York where he continued on by lake schooner to Detroit, Michigan. He supported himself at first as a stonemason, but his ability and force of character were soon discovered and his services were solicited for more adventurous and ambitious employment.

Mr. Campeau engaged him to go with a part of his men on a circuit of the lakes in the interest of his fir trade. After his return he passed two years in the employ of Mr. Campeau and General Cass in locating lands for incoming settlers.

After a trip to his old home in New York, he returned to Michigan and settled at Prairie Ronde in 1830. The greater part of his time was occupied in traveling over the territory of Michigan locating lands for others. He was thrifty and frugal and applied his commissions in the purchase of lands for himself.

His wandering showed him much of the territory in its state of primeval wilderness. He was the first white man to pass over the site where South Haven now stands. In 1833 he built the first house within the limits of the present city. It was occupied by the Thomas family who recorded the first birth and death in the history of South Haven.

Jay made a plat of the village which was embraced in Hannah's plat of 1852, and has been a part of every one that has been made since. Along with other wise provisions, the plan required the reservation of a lot for a schoolhouse.

In 1835, in association with Charles U. Cross, he laid out a road between South Haven and Paw Paw, and what remains of that highway now is still known as the Munroe road. He had previously laid out a road between South Haven and Prairie Ronde.

Jay married Fanny Rawson on 10 Sep 1836. For some months after thir marriage, they boarded in Kalamazoo. In 1837 they settled on the land owned by Jay in Lawrence township. There he worked on and improved his farm of 900 acres. He also continued to act as land agent, and in time he became one of the most extensive landholders in that part of the country. At one time he possesed 80 eighty-acre tracts, or 6,400 acres in all, an expanse equal to ten square miles.

Under the territorial government of Michigan, Jay was appointed a judge, and from then to the end of his life he was always known as Judge Monroe. He was a man of benign disposition, his administration of the law always tempered justice with mercy. He was a friend and adviser of the early settlers. He served as commissioner of the poor in Van Buren County for more than twenty-five years. He was earnest in his interest and active in his support of all public undertakings for the good of the state. He helped to organize the State Agricultural Society, and was one of the founders of the Van Buren County Pioneers' Society. To the end of his life, he was one of the Pioneers' Society's most active members. In politics he was a life-long Democrat. In spiritual matters he was a firm believer in the Christian religion, but not connected by membership with any church organization.

Jay died in South Haven soon after returning from a visit to the Centennial Expositon in Philadelphia.

Fanny, Jay's wife, was universally beloved throughout the city of South Haven. She raised nine children on a farm which was remote from other human dwellings. The nearest neighbor was about a mile distant. She did all the writing and figuring required by her husband's business, including his land agency. Because the home was located in about the center of the county, it became a sort of halfway house for strangers and travelers. There were almost always extra persons to provide for with meals and lodging. After the death of her husband, Fanny stayed with her daughter Eunice in South Haven. She died at the age of 92.

Ref: Lexington Munroes, 2nd ed. 13-8/11-8
Clan Munro files - Elder, Charlotte

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Jay married Fanny Rawson on 10 Sep 1836. Fanny was born on 28 May 1815 in Erving, Massachusetts; died on 31 Oct 1907 in South Haven, Van Buren Co., Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: Lexington Munroes, 2nd ed. 13-8/11-9

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Notes:

In 1850, Arby was living in Camillus, New York with Jonathan (age 39) and Polly (age 40) Marshall.

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

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Notes:

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Notes:

In 1850, Rhoda was living in Marshall, New York with J. (age 37) and Maria (age 33) Addington.

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

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Notes:

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:

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Notes:

Ref: Lexington Munroes, 2nd ed. 13-8/14-1

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Notes:

Ref: Lexington Munroes, 2nd ed. 13-8/14-2

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Notes:

Ref: Lexington Munroes, 2nd ed. 13-8/14-3

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Notes:

In 1850, Harriet was living in Paris, New York with her siblings, Charles and Harriet Monroe.

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

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Notes:

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Buried:
Cornelia was buried at the Benham Cemetery.

Family/Spouse: Wendell Campbell. Wendell was born est 1807; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In 1850, Harriet was living in Paris, New York with her siblings, Charles and Saphronia Monroe.

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

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Notes:

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Notes:

In 1850, Charles was a farmer with $6000 in property living in Paris, New York with his siblings, Harriet and Saphronia Monroe.

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

Notes:

William married the daughter of Francis and Mary Brown.

The "Boston Directory" of 1822 lists William Munroe as a grocer at 48 Fish Street, with a house on Lynn. From 1823 to 1827 he lived on Fleet Street and from 1828 to 1848 on Tileston. The 1830 "Directory" carries the joint listing of Abel and William Munroe, provisions, at 214 Hanover Street. In 1848 William became a constable and continued as such for the rest of his life. He was a junior warden at the Old North Church and had most of his children baptized there.

His will was made on 23 Mar 1871 and proved on 20 May 1872. In his will, a granddaughter named Eliza C. W. Lawson is mentioned. It is not known which of William's children was her parent.

He died at 118 Eutaw Street in East Boston.

References:

(1) Clan Munro library - "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Massachusetts
Munroes", 2nd edition, by R. S. Munroe, (1986) -
13-84A-11

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

William married Eliza Brown on 3 Oct 1820 in Old North Church, Boston, Massachusetts. Eliza was born about 1801 in Boston, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts, USA; died in 22 Jun in East Boston, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

James became a provisions dealer in Boston where, in 1838, his business was on Ann Street and his home on Tileston. He may have been married twice, for on 27 Aug 1839 an Elvira A. Munroe witnessed a deed with him, while the wife who survived him was named Mary. There are several deeds in James' name at the Suffolk County Registry. One of them shows in 1851 he bought a dwelling house on Unity Street in Boston's North End.

On 7 Mar 1853, James was appointed administrator in the estate of jotham B. Munroe, "late Supt. of Alien Passengers."

James died at 335 Hanover Street on 8 Mar 1864, aged 65 years, 1 month, 10 days. His death record gives his birthplace as Surry, New Hampshire and his parents Abel Munroe, born at Upton, and Bethenia, born at Surry.

On 21 Mar 1864, Mary A. Munroe petitioned for the administration of his estate. The "Boston Directory" of 1866 shows Mrs. Mary A. Munroe, widow, living at 6 Unity Court. In 1873 she was living at 686 Shawmut Avenue and in 1876 at 20 Madison Street. During some of these years she had Jotham B. Munroe's widow Harriet living whith her. Also with her were others who may have been her children: Theodore, J. Munroe, hoseman (1869), policeman (1870), clerk (1873); Miss J. Ida Munroe, primary school teacher; and Joanna Munroe, also a primary school teacher (possibly they were the same person). Widow Mary A. Munroe dropped out of the "Directory" in 1877.

References:

(1) Clan Munro library - "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Massachusetts
Munroes", 2nd edition, by R. S. Munroe, (1986) -
13-84A-12

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

Family/Spouse: Elvira A.. Elvira was born about 1797; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Mary A.. Mary was born about 1801; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The "Boston Directory" of 1828 shows Abel Munroe as a provisions dealer at 240 Hanover Street. In 1830 he appears jointly, in provisions with with William Munroe. He seems to have prospered in business for in 1839 a deed calls him "Gentleman." By 1839 he was designating himself as Abel B. Munroe. On 31 Mar 1831 he bought land on Tileston Street and lived there for over twenty years, when he moved to North Bennett Street, between Salem and Short (not Wiggin) Streets. He owned considerable property in this area and there are numerous deeds in his name at the Suffolk County Registry. Edward G. Porter in his "Rambles in Old Boston" refers to him as a "wealthy citizen who held many public offices."

Abel was married three times. His first wife is thought to have been Mary Wadley of Keene, New Hampshire, the daughter of Jonathan E. Wadley of Albany, New York. According to S. G. Griffen's "History of Keene", Jonathan was the proprietor of the Old Ralston Tavern in Keene from 1817 to 1823.

His second wife was Deborah C. (possibly Johnson?), who died "by accident" at 37 North Bennett Street. Her death record gives her mother's name as Lucy, born at Scituate, Massachusetts.

His third wife was Mrs. Madeline Augusta Sanchez of Boston, age 35, daughter of William and Mary Ferrar. She was the widow of Manual Sanchez, a Cuban cigar trader, and she had one son named Robert.

It is not known which of his wives was the mother of his children.

Able died at 33 North Bennett Street.

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«i»Detail in Estelle Wait's "The Finding of Abel Munroe" NEHGR Vol126 p. 245. Apparently his death record indicates he was born at Keene, son of Abel Muroe born at Srewbury, N.H. (sic) and Bethenia, born at Derry, NH. (Mass. Deaths, 285:265)«/i»

(Email from Suzanne Spencer - 16 Sep 2009)
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References:

(1) Clan Munro library - "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Massachusetts
Munroes", 2nd edition, by R. S. Munroe, (1986) -
13-84A-13

Family/Spouse: Deborah C. Johnson. Deborah was born about 1807 in Boston, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts, USA; died on 22 Apr 1874 in Boston, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Abel married Mary Wadley on 3 May 1820 in Keene, Cheshire Co., New Hampshire, USA. Mary was born est 1803 in Of, Keene, New Hampshire; died on 5 Oct 1826. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Abel married Madeline Augusta Ferrar on 20 Oct 1874. Madeline was born about 1839 in Of, Boston, Massachusetts; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

This is probably the John Munroe listes as a laborer in Boston, Massachusetts directories from 1839 to 1848, living on Tileston Street or place. He was still alive on 4 Nov 1876 when he was mentioned in the will of his brother, Abel B. Munroe. He may be the John Munroe whose son, James L. Munroe, died at Chelsea on 1 Feb 1856. James' death record says he was in the provisions business and was the son of John and Mary Munroe.

All of the children listed for John and Mary are unproven. There is reason to believe they belong in this family.

References:

(1) Clan Munro library - "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Massachusetts
Munroes", 2nd edition, by R. S. Munroe, (1986) -
13-84A-14

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

Family/Spouse: Mary. Mary was born about 1805; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: Lexington Munroes, 2nd ed. 13-84A-15

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Notes:

Ref: Lexington Munroes, 2nd ed. 13-84A-16

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Notes:

The "Boston Directory" of 1830 shows Jotham as a waterman living on Battery Street. Later he lived on N. Bennett, Hanover & Tileston Streets until in 1843 he settled on Charter.

After a few years as a waterman, he was employed in the provisions business. In 1840 he was a dealer in wood and coal at Bartlett's Wharf. In 1848-49 he became "alien commissioner" at 59 Long Wharf, a position he held until he died of "ship fever" on 11 Feb 1858.

In Mar 1853, the administration of the estate of Jotham B. Munroe, "Late Supt. of Alien Passengers," was granted to James Munroe of Boston, provisions dealer.

The "Boston Directory" of 1853 shows Mrs. Jotham B. Munroe at 6 Charter Street and she continues to be listed in Directories (sometimes as Harriet T. Munroe, widow) at various addresses for over twenty years. From 1873 to 1875, she lived with her sister-in-law, James Munroe's widow, at 686 Shawmut Ave. In 1876 they were both at 20 Madison Street and Harriet died there on 15 Feb 1881. Her death record gives her parents as Israel and Sarah Hadley, both born in Concord, Massachusetts.

References:

(1) Clan Munro library - "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Massachusetts
Munroes", 2nd edition, by R. S. Munroe, (1986) -
13-84A-17

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

Family/Spouse: Harriet T. Hadley. Harriet was born about 1821 in Cambridge, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, USA; died on 15 Feb 1881 in Boston, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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

Birth:
George's birth date is calculated from the age listed in his death record.

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

Notes:

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Notes:

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

Notes:

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(The following is from "Descendants of John Munro" - received from W. M. Roeser - 14 May 2012)

«i»Theodore Monroe owned a farm at Conaway, Maryland of 175 acres half way between Baltimore, MD and Washington DC. He lived with his wife and sister, Avis D. Monroe. We have two letters that he wrote to Myron Hawley Monroe in 1889 and 1894 offering the farm to one of the Monroes since he had no children and was getting too old to manage this large farm. No one took him up on this offer.«/i»
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Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA

Theodore married in 1839. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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

Notes:

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Notes:

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

Notes:

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(The following is from "Descendants of John Munro" - received from W. M. Roeser - 14 May 2012)

«i»Noted photographer in Rochester, New York, working in daguerreotype plates, and at age 27 took a famous daguerreotype photograph of Jenny Lind at a concert under the direction of P.T. Barnum. This was the first picture to be made of the famous singer. His four sons, and three daughters all were professionally connected with photography. Myron Monroe married Laura Anna Gage in 1845. She died at age 20 in childbirth when Harvey Gage Monroe was born.

Myron Hawley Monroe married his second wife, Mary Elizabeth Hibbard of Henrietta, New York on June 14, 1847. Married by Reverend Porter McKinstry. Witnesses were Daniel Galentine, and Margaret Lawson.

Myron Monroe was born in Henrietta, New York and his mother Sophia Dunham Monroe died at age 19 soon after his birth, and he lived with his grandmother, Sophia Dunham and with his uncle Seneca Dunham. For 30 years he was a successful photographer, but later in life entered the ministry. He became blind but retained the ability to play the violin, and died at age 88 at the home of his daughter, Elizabeth Lizzie Altenburg.«/i»
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In 1850, he was working as a shoemaker in New York.

In Rochester, New York, USA in 1877, a young bank clerk called George Eastman planned to take a summer vacation in Santo Domingo, and a colleague suggested he should make a photographic record. Eastman bought all the necessary equipment for the wet plate process and took lessons from a professional photographer, G. H. Munroe, the son of a long-established Rochester photographer Myron H. Monroe. Eastman never made the trip, but it was the start of his long and eventually profitable involvement with the medium. He found the collodion process complex and started experiments to try to simplify it.

Ref: Clan Munro files - Purdy, Scott Munroe
"The Monroe Book" by Dr. Joan S. Guilford - New York Unconnected Monroes

References:

(1) Clan Munro files - Roeser, Douglas Lee - Direct Descendants of Abel Monroe
- undated

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

Died:
Myron died at the home of his daughter, Lizzie Altenburg.

Buried:
Myron was buried at the Mount Hope Cemetery, Lot 84, Range 3.

Myron married Laura Ann Gage in 1845. Laura (daughter of John Gage and Cynthia) was born on 4 Aug 1825 in Henrietta, Monroe Co., New York, USA; died on 22 Oct 1846 in Henrietta, Monroe Co., New York, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Myron married Mary Elizabeth Hibbard on 14 Jun 1848 in Henrietta, Monroe Co., New York, USA. Mary (daughter of Harman Hibbard and Sarah Ferguson) was born on 4 May 1826 in Morristown, St. Lawrence Co., New York, USA; died on 12 Feb 1905 in Allegany, Cattaraugus Co., New York, USA; was buried in Rochester, Monroe Co., New York, USA. [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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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:

Lucy was educated in the Mineral Point, Wisconsin schools.

Because both Lucy and her husband died young, their children were raised by Lucy's brother, William, and his wife, Mary Jane (Beebe).

Lucy had twins in 1841. Peter died in infancy. Perhaps Lucy and Peter both died at the same time. Robert was anoxic, never married and died in the Monroe Township insane asylum although he may not have been insane. He may have lived there because he was disabled.

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Lucy married Col. Robert W. Gray in Mineral Point, Iowa Co, Wisconsin Territory, USA. Robert was born about 1811 in , , South Carolina, USA; died about 1851 in , , California, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

William attended Mineral Point, Wisconsis schools and followed lead mining near Mineral Point, Wisconsin as a young man.

At the age of 15 or 16, William served as a private in the Black Hawk War. He took an active part in some of the battles taking place within a few miles of the family home near Willow Springs and Mineral Point, Wisconsin. He later drew a pension for his service.

He practiced medicine in Fayette, Wisconsin from 1844 to 1868 and served two terms as treasurer of Fayette township.

In 1849, he went with his brother-in-law overland to California in the gold rush joining a company at Westport (now Kansas City), Missouri. Because he was a physician, his time was taken up entirely with medical services so that he had no time to prospect for gold. He returned to Fayette, Wisconsin in 1851. He wrote to his "father" Dr. L. from the gold fields and he and his wife were close to the Loofbourrow children from the third marriage.

In 1867, he became a member of the State Assembly and made a good record in that body.

He was a member of the Smith Lodge, No. 31, A.F.& A.M; Palestine Chapter, No. 2, R.A.M; Janesville commandery, No. 2, K.T; I.O.O.F.; Knights of Pythias; and a valued member of Wisconsin State Medical Society and the Southwestern Medical Society - organization of physicians in southern Wisconsin. He was a Republican.

As late as 1868 he was a member of the medical firm of Monroe & Monroe in Monroe, Wisconsin which was a thriving medical practice. He continued his medical practice well past the age of 80. He was also a trustee at the Christian Church of Monroe, Wisconsin.

He was a diligent student of the more abstruse phases of his profession and a faithful practitioner in the city and adjoining country.

William was an old settler of Monroe, Wisconsin and had a host of friends throughout Green County and southern Wisconsin.

William was a representative in the Wisconsin Stat Legislature and held other honorable appointments. William and Mary had 10 children.

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

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

Buried:
Greenwood Cemetery

William married Mary Jane Beebe on 28 Nov 1841 in Wiota, Iowa Co., Wisconsin, USA. Mary was born on 10 Oct 1822 in Gratiot, , Wisconsin, USA; died on 26 Dec 1903 in Monroe, Green Co., Wisconsin, USA; was buried in 1903 in Monroe, Green Co., Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Error alert: Spencer says Martha died at age 24, but the dates given in "The Lexington Munroes" indicates she died at age 17.

Ref: "Lexington Mass. Munroes", 2nd ed. by R. S. Munroe - 13-87-71

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

Buried:
Matha was buried at the Woodland Cemetery.

Notes:

References:

(1) Clan Munro library - "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Massachusetts
Munroes", 2nd edition, by R. S. Munroe, (1986) -
13-87-72

Family/Spouse: Ruby Reynolds. Ruby was born about 1812; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mary was not married.

Ref: Lexington Munroes, 2nd ed. 13-87-73

Notes:

Although the birthdate of William's wife, Mary Ann, is given as 1879, this is impossible. William and Mary Ann had other sons that are not listed here.

References:

(1) Clan Munro library - "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Massachusetts
Munroes", 2nd edition, by R. S. Munroe, (1986) -
13-87-74

Family/Spouse: Mary Ann. Mary was born about 1817; died in 22 Aug. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: Lexington Munroes, 2nd ed. 13-87-75

Notes:

Maria (or Marie) Antoinette Monroe married Bemjamin Wilson in 1881, according to (1), but all her children have birth dates long before 1881. It could be that Maria's children are from a previous marriage.

References:

(1) Clan Munro library - "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Massachusetts
Munroes", 2nd edition, by R. S. Munroe, (1986) -
13-87-10/1

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

Maria married Benjamin F. Wilson on 29 May 1881. Benjamin was born in 1826; died in 1900. [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) -
13-87-10/2

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

Buried:
Lewis was buried at the Romeo Cemetery, lot 54.

Lewis married Lucinda Bently in 1859 in Romeo, Macomb Co., Michigan, USA. Lucinda was born on 19 Mar 1836; died on 15 Jan 1910 in Romeo, Macomb Co., Michigan, USA; was buried in Romeo, Macomb Co., Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Francis served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. On 16 Dec 1862, he enlisted for three years at Bruce Township, Macomb County, Michigan. He was assigned to Company E, 8th Cavalry as a Corporal. He was wounded in the fighting and never fully recovered. He was mustered out of the service on 26 Jul 1863 and transferred to the Invalid corps on 15 Jun 1864. He eventually died of his wounds in 1890.

References:

(1) Clan Munro library - "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Massachusetts
Munroes", 2nd edition, by R. S. Munroe, (1986) -
13-87-10/3

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

Francis married Harriet Fairchild on 27 Sep 1856 in Crawford, Michigan. Harriet was born in 1837 in Oxford, Michigan; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Aleda was a dressmaker.

Ref: Lexington Munroes, 2nd ed. 13-87-10/7

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

Birth:
Lydia/Aleda was listed as age 14 in 1850 census giving her a birth date of about 1836. Her death certificate says she was born 5 May 1843, but her relative, Craig Richardson believes that is an error caused by her lying about her age.

Buried:
Oak Hill Cemetery

Aleda married Eric Campbell in 1861-1870. Eric was born in Apr 1825 in , , New York, USA; died in 1870-1880. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Robert enlisted in the 6th Michigan Cavalry in 1865 and served until the end of the U.S. Civil War. He had been hired to take the place of another conscripted man.

Robert was injured by a horse either falling on him or stepping on him. While he was still recovering from this injury, he broke his leg while stopping a team of runaway horses. He was permanently injured from this accident, and had to wear a specially made boot on his injured leg.

He was a farmer and served on the School Board for many years.

Robert's wife, Jane, served as a nurse during the American Civil War. People came to her from all around to get her help. They called her "A Healer". She would pack a wound with a poultice of bread and hot milk. One time she used mouldy bread for the poultice on a very badly cut leg, and it healed very quickly. People called it a miracle, but the mould was probably producing penicillin. Even though this was before the discovery of antibiotics, Jane always used mouldy bread after that.

References:

(1) Clan Munro library - "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Massachusetts
Munroes", 2nd edition, by R. S. Munroe, (1986) - 13-87-10/4

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

Robert married Cornelia Jane Lewis on 15 Mar 1862 in Howell, Livingston Co., Michigan, USA. Cornelia was born est 1843 in Howell, Livingston Co., Michigan, USA; died on 11 Dec 1915 in Webberville, Ingham Co., Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Error alert: Some references say Mary was married to a Bradley (or Benjamin) Richardson b. 1837 in New York City, New York. This is incorrect. Benjamin's children are also attributed to Mary in error.

References:

(1) Clan Munro library - "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Massachusetts
Munroes", 2nd edition, by R. S. Munroe, (1986) - 13-87-10/5

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

Mary married Frank M. Richardson in Dec 1860 in Metamora, Lapeer Co., Michigan, USA. Frank was born on 8 Sep 1838 in Almont, Lapeer Co., Michigan, USA; 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) - 13-87-10/6

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

Family/Spouse: Stenshaw. was born est 1840; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Orissa married William C. Norris on 6 Mar 1873. William was born in 1835 in Orleans, New York; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Charlotte's first husband, Ephraim Vanberger, was a carpenter for two years and then worked for five years in surveying and examining land. He was a shoemaker until 1862 when he enlisted in the army during the American Civil War. He was captured in Virginia on 11 Jun 1864 and was imprisoned at Andersonville, Georgia and Florence, South Carolina. He was honorably discharged on 11 Jun 1865.

Charlotte and Ephriam were divorced on 27 Mar 1888.

References:

(1) Clan Munro library - "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Massachusetts
Munroes", 2nd edition, by R. S. Munroe, (1986) - 13-87-10/8

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

Charlotte married Ephraim Vanberger on 6 Aug 1865, and was divorced. Ephraim was born on 4 Apr 1833 in New York, New York Co., New York, USA; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Charlotte married Davis McLain on 18 Sep 1888. Davis was born about 1842 in Of, Romeo, Macomb Co., Michigan; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Jacob and Elizabeth adopted their son, William.

References:

(1) Clan Munro library - "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Massachusetts
Munroes", 2nd edition, by R. S. Munroe, (1986) - 13-87-10/9

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

Buried:
Oak Hill Cemetery

Elizabeth married Jacob Lehman on 10 May 1879 in Avon Twp., Oakland Co., Michigan. Jacob was born on 23 Jan 1850 in , , , Canada; died on 9 Feb 1932 in Pontiac, Oakland Co., Michigan, USA; was buried in Oak Hill Cem., Pontiac, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ella was a dressmaker and lived with her sister, Charlotte.

Ref: Lexington Munroes, 2nd ed. 13-87-10/10

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

Birth:
Age 2 in the 1850 census

Buried:
Oak Hill Cemetery

Notes:

Ref: Lexington Munroes, 2nd ed. 13-87-11/1

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

Notes:

Ref: "Lexington, Mass. Munroes", 2nd ed. by R. S. Munroe - 13-87-11/2

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

Notes:

Ref: "Lexington, Mass. Munroes", 2nd ed. by R. S. Munroe - 13-87-12/1

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

Notes:

Ref: Lexington Munroes, 2nd ed. 13-87-12/2

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

Notes:

When Henry was two years old, his parents moved from New York to Michigan. They had a farm 1 1/2 miles southwest of Howell, Michigan. They eventually built a large brick home that was a showplace until 1979 when it was burned by vandals.

In 1870, the family moved to Cassville, Wisconsin, where they lived for several years. They then bought a farm near Mt. Ida., and Henry farmed there.

Henry and Lucy were potent factors in the development and progress of their community. He taught music in Cassville.

Ref: "Lexington Mass. Munroes", 2nd ed. by R. S. Munroe - 13-87-13/1
Clan Munro files - Farlow, Donna

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

Buried:
Mount Ida Cemetery

Henry married Lucy Rossiter on 5 Nov 1856 in Howell, Livingston Co., Michigan, USA. Lucy was born on 12 Dec 1836 in Port Clinton, Ottawa Co., Ohio, USA; died on 2 Nov 1920 in Fennimore, Grant Co., Wisconsin, USA; was buried in Mount Ida, Grant Co., Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Francis was a hardware merchant in Howell, Michigan. He served as village president in 1875.

On 12 Mar 1877, his store burned down so he moved his family to Duluth, Minnesota. He probably died before 1910, because he was not mentioned in his wife's obituary. She was killed in 1910 "by a car."

Ref: "Lexington Mass. Munroes", 2nd ed. by R. S. Munroe - 13-87-13/2
Clan Munro files - Farlow, Donna

References:

(1) "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Mass. Munroes", 2nd ed. by R. S.
Munroe - 1986 -13-87-13/2

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

Francis married Hannah Chapman on 19 Mar 1887 in Dexter, Washtenaw Co., Michigan, USA. Hannah was born on 3 Mar 1835 in New York, New York Co., New York, USA; died on 21 Apr 1910 in Duluth, St. Louis Co., Minnesota, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

James enlisted in the Civil War three times. The third time, he joined Company G, of the 5th Michigan Infantry on 10 Apr 1862 in Detroit, Michigan. He was assigned to the Army of the Potomac and fought in the Siege of Yorktown, and the Battle of Williamsburg where he received a bayonet wound above the knee of his left leg. In the Battle of Five Oaks, he had three bullets shot through his clothing. He also fought in the Battle of Peach Orchard, Chantilly and the Battle of Malvern Hill and at Harrison's Landing. At one point, he suffered a heat stroke and was in the hospital for a time. He was discharged on 17 Nov 1862.

He had a well-developed farm of 100 acres in Ingham County.

Ref: "Lexington Mass. Munroes", 2nd ed. by R. S. Munroe - 13-87-13/3
Clan Munro files - Farlow, Donna

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

James married Elizabeth Alchin on 2 Jul 1863 in Webberville, Ingham Co., Michigan, USA. Elizabeth was born on 6 Jan 1840 in Leroy Twp., Ingham Co., Michigan, USA; died on 17 Feb 1914. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Norton had a model farm in Livingston County, Michigan. He was not well educated, but he made up the deficiency by broad and general reading. He was an intelligent man and a good conversationalist.

On 14 Aug 1862, he enlisted in Company E, of the 22nd Michigan Infantry. He fought in many battles, and was wounded in the left arm in the Battle of Chickemanqua. He was discharged on 8 Dec 1868.

In 1871, Norton's father retired from farming and left his property in charge of Norton and moved into the village of Howell, Michigan.

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«i»NORTON M. MONROE. A goodly number of veterans of the late war that were drawn from Ingham County still survive and offer a bright example to the young men who are coming up to-day of the disinterested loyalty that prompted them to throw all into the balance with the chance of war, for at that time there was no assurance, in fact apparently small chance, of any remuneration for services and it was certain that many would sacrifice their lives. Our subject was (609) one of the most valiant of the regiment that went out from his native State, and that was detailed to duty in the Army of the Cumberland.

The gentleman who now owns the model farm located on section 34, Leroy Township, is a native of Livingston County, this State. He was born September 23,1840, and is a son of Francis and Luana (Hix) Monroe. He is a brother of J. M. Monroe, of whom a sketch appears in another part of this ALBUM. Reared to manhood in his native State during his boyhood life, school duties and farm duties were shared with the balance in favor of the latter, for at that time there was much to be done to put the land in a productive state and labor was not easy to be had. He engaged in farming as soon as he was able and old enough to do the lightest work, and although he is not among the older men of the State he can still recall many pioneer experiences relating to his youthful days.

The writer doubts whether there is any other nation that has such extensive readers as are the Americans, and although Mr. Monroe's education would not be considered at the present time a liberal one he made up the deficiency in this respect by broad and general reading. He is an intelligent man and a good conversationalist. August 14, 1862, our subject enlisted in Company H, Twenty-second Michigan Infantry. He fought in many of the battles of the late war which are already celebrated in history, and as time passes will stand out more prominently in the history of the nation. He was a participant in the battle of Chickamauga and was there wounded in the left arm by a minie ball, after which he was in the hospital for a short time. He was discharged from active service December 8, 1863, after which he returned to Michigan and has since made his home in this State.

After returning from the army Mr. Monroe was married December 28, 1864 to Miss Caroline Simmons, a daughter of Ephraim and Nancy Simmons, of New York State. This worthy couple have been the parents of four children, whose names are as follows: Fred L. married Miss Lora L. Hubbard, and resides on the home farm; Nellie A., Lewis N. and Harry A. The daughter is now the wife of G. W. Stowe. The original of our sketch farms eighty acres of as good land as is in Leroy Township. He is a member of the Methodist Protestant Church and morally his character and standing is without reproach. He is of a progressive tendency and seeks to encourage everything that tends to have a refining and elevating influence, both in this family and in general social relations. Politically, our subject is a Republican and the success of his party is as dear to him is though he were personally interested.

http://www.memoriallibrary.com/MI/LivIngPB/bios607-617.htm#608b«/i»

(Email from Suzanne Spencer - 16 Sep 2009)
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References:

(1) "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Mass. Munroes", 2nd ed. by R. S.
Munroe - 1986 -13-87-13/4

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

Norton married Caroline Simmons on 28 Dec 1864 in Salem, Michigan. Caroline (daughter of Ephraim Simmons and Nancy) was born on 15 Apr 1844; died on 10 Oct 1901 in Webberville, Ingham Co., Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

George lived in Howell, Michigan. One reference says George's wife, Sarah died in May 1874 and that her name was Sarah C. Boothby. She was the daughter of N. S. and Martha (Temple) Boothby.

He was a farmer in Ingham County and belonged to the Baptist Church. He died of a cerebral hemorrhage at the age of 80.

George's second wife was Mary Bird (or Maria) Purchase.

Ref: "Lexington, Mass. Munroes", 2nd ed. by R. S. Munroe - 13-87-13/5
Clan Munro files - Griffin, Richard
- Farlow, Donna

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

Family/Spouse: Sarah Cornelia Boothby. Sarah (daughter of Nathaniel S. Boothby and Martha Temple) was born on 10 Jan 1843 in Hartford, , Ohio, USA; died on 21 Oct 1877 in Howell, Livingston Co., Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Sarah Cornelia Boothby on 20 Sep 1864 in Howell, Livingston Co., Michigan, USA. Sarah (daughter of Nathaniel S. Boothby and Martha Temple) was born on 10 Jan 1843 in Hartford, , Ohio, USA; died on 21 Oct 1877 in Howell, Livingston Co., Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

George married Mary Bird Purchase about 1880. Mary was born on 19 Mar 1848 in Dearborn, Wayne Co., Michigan, USA; died on 17 Mar 1938 in Portland, Multnomah Co., Oregon, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: "Lexington, Mass. Munroes", 2nd ed. by R. S. Munroe - 13-87-13/6
Clan Munro files - Farlow, Donna

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Mary married William Beazan on 19 Sep 1871. William was born about 1842; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: "Lexington, Mass. Munroes", 2nd ed. by R. S. Munroe - 13-87-13/7
Clan Munro files - Farlow, Donna

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Notes:

Ref: "Lexington, Mass. Munroes", 2nd ed. by R. S. Munroe - 13-87-13/8
Clan Munro files - Farlow, Donna

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Notes:

William was a farmer in Howell, Michigan working on the land that he and his father had gotten from the government.

He had a kindly and cheerful disposition, especially toward children. He maintained his cheerfulness throughout his long terminal illness.

References:

(1) "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Mass. Munroes", 2nd ed. by R. S.
Munroe - 1986 -13-87-13/9

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

Buried:
William was buried at the Lakeview Cemetery.

William married Julia Winegar on 30 Oct 1870. Julia was born in May 1853; died on 25 Sep 1902. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Lucinda's husband, Benjamin, was a famous Michigan artist. He also made violins and cellos. They lived on the old homestead that her father had gotten from the government and later moved into Howell, Michigan.

Ref: "Lexington, Mass. Munroes", 2nd ed. by R. S. Munroe - 13-87-13/10
Clan Munro files - Farlow, Donna

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Buried:
Lakeview Cemetery

Family/Spouse: Benjamin Boomer Morgan. Benjamin was born in 1850; died on 14 Aug 1930; was buried in Howell, Livingston Co., Michigan, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: Lexington Munroes, 2nd ed. 13-87-14/1

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Buried:
Bradley was buried at the Baptist Hill Cemetery.

Family/Spouse: Mary Yerkes. Mary was born in 1849; died in 1928. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Mark lived in East Bloomfield, New York until about 1888 and then in Green Mountain Falls, Colorado. He was 6'2" tall, had white hair and a mustache. He looked like a southern colonel. Before he was 16, he volunteered in the U.S. Civil War. He enlisted under his brother's name (Bradley). He graduated from West Point and worked as a storekeeper and realtor. His wife was barely 5' tall.

References:

(1) "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Mass. Munroes", 2nd ed. by R. S.
Munroe - 1986 -13-87-13/14/2

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

Notes:

References:

(1) "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Mass. Munroes", 2nd ed. by R. S.
Munroe - 1986 -13-87-13/14/3

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

Notes:

References:

(1) "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Mass. Munroes", 2nd ed. by R. S.
Munroe - 1986 -13-87-13/14/4

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Buried:
Laester was buried at the Baptist Hill Cemetery.

Family/Spouse: Alice Tubbs. Alice was born in 1857; died in 1926. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: Lexington Munroes, 2nd ed. 13-87-14/5

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Notes:

Ref: "Lexington Mass. Munroes", 2nd ed. by R. S. Munroe - 13-87-14/6

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

Notes:

Ref: Lexington Munroes, 2nd ed. 13-87-14/7

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Family/Spouse: Heber Wheeler. Heber was born est 1857; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

References:

(1) "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Mass. Munroes", 2nd ed. by R. S.
Munroe - 1986 -13-87-13/14/8

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Family/Spouse: Edward Stiles. Edward was born est 1859; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: Lexington Munroes, 2nd ed. 13-87-15/1

Notes:

Jonathan's family moved from New York to Cassville, Wisconsin when he was four years old. In 1876 he went with his brother Francis to Iowa. He farmed in Buena Vista County and in 1900 went to Phillips, South Dakota and later to Sioux Falls.

He had no children of his own. His second wife was a widow with seven children.

References:

(1) "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Mass. Munroes" by R. S. Munroe,
2nd ed. - Florence, Massachusetts (1986) - 13-87-15/2, 13-87-13/1-2 - p.
124, 366

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Family/Spouse: Eliza Brown. Eliza was born about 1852; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jonathan married Eliza Vivian on 13 Dec 1875. Eliza was born in 1883; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jonathan married Lucy Aurelia Monroe in Mar 1930. Lucy (daughter of Henry Oscar Monroe and Lucy Rossiter) was born on 25 Sep 1860 in Howell, Livingston Co., Michigan, USA; died on 10 Jan 1938 in Sioux Falls, Minnehaha Co., South Dakota, USA; was buried in Walnut Grove, Minnesota, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Francis was born in Bristol Valley, New York, which was known as Muttonville. On another page, Ref. (1) also says he was born in Cassville, Wisconsin. But it also says that his parents moved from New York to Cassville, Wisconsin, when he was one year old. He was educated and grew to manhood near Cassville.

In 1876, Francis and his wife moved from Grant County, Wisconsin to Buena Vista County, Iowa. They traveled by covered wagon along with Francis' brother, Jonathan, and his cousin, Chris Totman, son of DeLoss Totman.

He purchased land near Newell, Iowa but sold it on 27 Dec 1916 and moved to Storm Lake, Iowa where he lived until his death.

His first wife, Clara Belle Cottermole, and his third wife, Mary Gourney, were sisters.

References:

(1) "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Mass. Munroes", 2nd ed. by R. S.
Munroe - 1986 -13-87-13/15/3

Francis married Rebecca Firchette in Fort Collins, Iowa. Rebecca was born about 1854; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Francis married Mary Gourney in Fort Collins, Iowa. Mary was born about 1854; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Francis married Clara Belle Cottermole on 6 Sep 1876 in , Grant Co., Wisconsin, USA. Clara was born in 1861 in Of, Newell, Iowa; died in Apr 1924 in Storm Lake, Buena Vista Co., Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In 1874-1875, Rosalia and Edwin went with their daughter, Frankie from the woods of Wisconsin to the prairie of Nebraska. They had to cross the Mississippi River in a rowboat, and traveled most of the way by covered wagon. They bought some land in Nebraska and planted crops, but the grasshoppers came in droves and destroyed the plants. They became discouraged and returned to Wisconsin.

In 1879, they heard of the new Iowa country where railroads were being built, so with the family and mother, they left for Iowa. Again crossing the Mississippi with two small children, they went to Dubuque, Iowa, and then to what was then known as Rock Valley. Edwin built the first building there and it was then known as Rhodes Corners.

Rosalia was a fine seamstress and milliner. After her husband's death, she took a homestead at Phillips, South Dakota, about two miles out into the country. Every working day, she walked the two miles to her place of business and then home again at night. She remarried in 1912

References:

(1) "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Mass. Munroes", 2nd ed. by R. S.
Munroe - 1986 -13-87-13/15/4

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

Buried:
Rosalia was buried at the Logan Park Cemetery.

Rosalia married Edwin Rhodes on 7 Jan 1873 in Cassville, Grant Co., Wisconsin, USA. Edwin was born on 21 Aug 1846 in Watertown, , Iowa, USA; died on 9 Nov 1899 in Sioux City, , South Dakota, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Rosalia married Harry Darlington in Aug 1912. Harry was born about 1852; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

References:

(1) "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Mass. Munroes", 2nd ed. by R. S.
Munroe - 1986 -13-87-13/15/5

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Almyra married Preserved Alba Church on 25 Dec 1879 in Cassville, Grant Co., Wisconsin, USA. Preserved was born on 29 Nov 1855; died in 1937 in Alta, Buena Vista Co., Iowa, USA; was buried in Storm Lake, Buena Vista Co., Iowa, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Henry died in infancy.

Ref: Lexington Munroes, 2nd ed. 13-87-15/6

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Notes:

Ref: Lexington Munroes, 2nd ed. 13-87-15/7

Notes:

References:

(1) "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Mass. Munroes", 2nd ed. by R. S.
Munroe - 1986 -13-87-13/16/1

Francisque married Samuel W. Okey in 1868. Samuel was born in 1843; died in 1926. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref. (1) gives two locations as Ellen's birthplace: Cassville, Grant Co., Wisconsin, and Bristol, New York.

References:

(1) "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Mass. Munroes", 2nd ed. by R. S.
Munroe - 1986 -13-87-13/16/2

Ellen married Samuel W. Okey in 1872. Samuel was born in 1843; died in 1926. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Mass. Munroes", 2nd ed. by R. S.
Munroe - Florence, Massachusetts (1986) -13-87-16/3

Charlotte married George Edwin Groom on 31 Dec 1874. George was born about 1848; died on 18 Mar 1929; was buried in Cassville, Grant Co., Wisconsin, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

This daughter died in infancy.

Ref: Lexington Munroes, 2nd ed. 13-87-16/4

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Notes:

Ref: Lexington Munroes, 2nd ed. 13-87-17/1

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Notes:

Seldon died before 1907.

Ref: "Lexington Mass. Munroes", 2nd ed. by R. S. Munroe - 13-87-17/2

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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:

Error alert: Apparently Dwight had a cousin who was also named Dwight D. Monroe. The two Dwights seem to be confused at times with different references saying that each was married to Millie Beach. I don't know which Dwight was actually married to her.

Ref: Lexington Munroes, 2nd ed. 13-87-17/3

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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:

According to the probate of the father's will, the family lived in Seattle, Wash.

Ref: "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Mass. Munroes", 2nd ed. by R. S.
Munroe - Florence, Massachusetts (1986) -13-87-18/1

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

Family/Spouse: Charles Warren. Charles was born est 1856 in Of, Gladwin, Michigan; died in in Of, Seattle, Washington. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Dwight and his brother, George were business partners in the Monroe Bros. firm.

Ref: Lexington Munroes, 2nd ed. 13-87-18/2

Ref: "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Mass. Munroes", 2nd ed. by R. S.
Munroe - Florence, Massachusetts (1986) -13-87-18/2

Dwight D. Monroe had a mercantile firm "Monroe Bros." in Howell, Mich., with his brother George Monroe. They sold dry goods, groceries, boots and shoes.

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Family/Spouse: Millie Beach. Millie was born in 1866; died on 13 Jul 1927; was buried in Lakeview Cem., Howell, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

George and his brother, Dwight were business partners in the Monroe Bros. firm.

Ref: Lexington Munroes, 2nd ed. 13-87-18/3

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Family/Spouse: Millie E. Beaman. Millie was born about 1862; was buried in Lakeview Cem., Howell, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Addie was Arthur Garland's second wife. He had five children when she married him, the oldest was 17. She never had children of her own.

Arthur had a men's apparel and tailor shop in Howell, Michigan. The family still operates it (1984). They went to Europe almost every year to buy material for the shop.

Addie had her own white surrey with two matching white horses with white harness and reins. She must have made quite a picture driving around town.

Ref: Lexington Munroes, 2nd ed. 13-87-18/4

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Family/Spouse: Arthur Garland. Arthur was born est 1861; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Mass. Munroes", 2nd ed. by R. S.
Munroe - Florence, Massachusetts (1986) -13-87-18/5

He was a clerk for Arthur Garland in his tailor shop, Howell, Mich. From probate of father's will he was in Lansing, Mich., in 1898.

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Family/Spouse: Lana A.. Lana was born about 1869; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Mass. Munroes", 2nd ed. by R. S.
Munroe - Florence, Massachusetts (1986) -13-87-18/6

Cornelia was a teacher in Union Schools, Howell, Mich. From the probate of her father's will in Saute St. Marie, Mich., in 1898.

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Cornelia married Wells Bennett in 1903-1914. Wells was born about 1867; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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«i»"KeoKee" ... lived to be 17. It has been said that a beautiful statue marks her grave in the Woodland cemetery, inscribed "She blooms in the field of night." The statue of the marble figure, said to be the likeness of a beautiful young girl sleeping beneath it, was made in Italy. It was enclosed in glass for protection, and it was said to attract much attention.«/i»

(Email from Suzanne Spencer - 16 Sep 2009)
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Buried:
Keokee was buried at the Woodland Cemetery.

Notes:

Ref: Clan Munro files - Munro, Ronald Geyer

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Buried:
Julia was buried at the Swan Point Cemetery.

Notes:

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Family/Spouse: Charles M. White. Charles was born est 1840; died in in Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, USA; was buried in Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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

Notes:

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

Notes:

Mary and Benjamin were living in Worcester, Massachusetts in 1904.

Ref: Lexington Munroes, 2nd ed. 13-8/11-41

Family/Spouse: Benjamin F. Farley. Benjamin was born about 1818; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: Lexington Munroes, 2nd ed. 13-8/11-42

Julia married Crawford in 1856. was born about 1821; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Otis settled in Aurora, Illinois.

Ref: Lexington Munroes, 2nd ed. 13-8/11-44

Notes:

Lowell was living in Butler, Missouri in 1904.

Ref: Lexington Munroes, 2nd ed. 13-8/11-43

Notes:

Frederick lived in Butler, Missouri in 1904.

Ref: Lexington Munroes, 2nd ed. 13-8/11-45

Notes:

Harriet and her husband lived in Aurora, Illinois in 1904.

Ref: Lexington Munroes, 2nd ed. 13-8/11-46

Harriet married Scott in 1861. was born est 1829; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Cordelia and Waddams lived in Shabbona, Illinois.

Ref: Lexington Munroes, 2nd ed. 13-8/11-47

Family/Spouse: Waddams Dunham. Waddams was born about 1833; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Sarah and Daniel were living in El Dorado Springs, Missouri in 1904.

Ref: "Lexington, Mass. Munroes", 2nd ed. by R. S. Munroe - 13-8/11-48

Family/Spouse: Daniel J. Gillett. Daniel was born about 1835; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Mass. Munroes", 2nd ed. by R. S.
Munroe - Florence, Massachusetts (1986) -13-8/11-81

b. 8 Nov. 1837, eldest child of Judge J.R. and Fanny (Rawson) Monroe. d. 20 Sep 1872. (Typhoid fever)

Family/Spouse: J. Rinaldo Foote. J. was born about 1835; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Hon. Charles Jay Monroe. If the people of Van Buren county were challenged to name an admirable product the high type of their citizenship they might with eminent propriety say: "Here is Hon. Charles Jay Monroe--show us his fellow! Behold the fruit and the representative of our civilization! 'of thorns men do not gather figs, nor of a bramble-bush gather the grapes!'." In every field of duty and his have been numerous, and in every relation of life, Mr. Monroe has exemplified sterling manhood, elevated citizenship, and all the other fine attributes of the genuine American gentleman.

Mr. Monroe is wholly a product of Van Buren county. He was born in the township of Lawrence on 20 Nov. 1839. He obtained his elementary education and first impressions of his relations to his fellow men in the country school near his home. He grew to manhood on his father's farm and did his part of the labor necessary for its cultivation, acquiring therein habits of useful industry, a practical knowledge of farming, and an interest in his native soil that has grown with his years and been intensified by his experience. The activities, aspirations and tendencies of the people of this locality have also been objects of the greatest interest to him at all times, for he has been one of them and fully imbued with their spirit and in sympathy with their desires.

Moreover, he taught their children in the schools, surveyed their land, served them wisely and faithfully in many important public capacities, and in time became, in large measure, their banker. And when, in the pride and power of his young manhood, he bowed beneath the flowery yoke of Eros, he united himself in marriage with one of their most estimable and accomplished young ladies, with whom he walked life's troubled way for over forty years.

Mr. Monroe is of Scottish ancestry on his father's side of the house. His grandfather, Isaac Monroe, was a physician who lived in Surry, New Hampshire. In 1816 he moved to Hamilton, Madison County, New York, where he passed the remainder of his days. He reared a family of eleven children, of whom his son Jay R. Monroe, the father of Charles, Jay, was the eighth in the order of birth, and came into being on April 11, 1806, in Surry, New Hampshire, where the family was then living.

About the time Charles Jay Monroe completed his seventeenth year the State Agricultural College was ready to receive students, and he was one of the first to be enrolled. He was present at its opening session, and remained under its beneficent instructions two years and a half. Then, on account of weakness in his eyes, he was obliged to give up his studies. His father, however, found employment for him that he was able to attend to by placing him in charge of the land agency business he was conducting. In connection with this he taught school eight terms, and also did surveying in Van Buren and Allegan counties, serving as county surveyor for the former two terms, and being in frequent requisition for work in the same line in the latter, both while he was in office and afterward.

In Jan 1867, in partnership with S. R. Boardman, Charles opened a private bank, which was the first enterprise of that kind in South Haven. In 1871 the First National Bank of South Haven was organized, with Mr. Boardman as president and Charles as cashier of the institution. After serving the bank as cashier for some four years, Charles was elected vice president and the next year president. He held this position until 1889, when the bank was reorganized as the First State Bank of South Haven. He was chosen president of the new organization.

In 1879, Charles pursued a course of instruction in the law department of the University of Michigan, not with any intention of practicing the profession, but to assist him in carrying on his many business ventures. As he stated the case, he had more business than knowledge, so he quit business for a time to obtain more knowledge. In 1880 or 1881, he organized the West Michigan Savings Bank of Bangor, and he served as its president until he sold his interest in it. He also organized the Kalamazoo Savings Bank, and was its president for some years. In addition, he was president of the Van Buren county Pioneers' Society, and one of the most active men connected with that organization.

In politics, Charles gave his allegiance steadfastly and continuously to the Republican party, and as its candidate, was elected township supervisor for three terms, county surveyor for two terms, and school inspector for many years. In 1883, he was elected state senator for Van Buren and Allegan counties, and to this office he was twice re-elected, serving three consecutive terms in all. In the state senate he was chairman of the committee on banks and banking and a member of other important committees. He was the author of the banking law at the time, which he had enacted while he was in the senate. In his last term he was unanimously elected president pro tempore of the senate, and during the term, he was in the chair almost every day.

The interests of South Haven were of great importance to Charles, and he did his part in promoting them. He built a number of brick business blocks and other houses, and did valuable work in many ways for the advancement and improvement of the city. He also gave the welfare and progress of the county his careful and helpful attention, looking after its interests in every field of effort, intellectual, moral, social and business afairs. His farm of three hundred and twenty acres was in the country, just outside of South Haven, and it was a source of considerable addition to the mercantile and commercial wealth of the county. Here he carried on for some years an extensive dairy business, which was a great convenience to the residents of the city and townships, and on the farm he raised large quantities of fine fruit, of various kinds, his peach orchard alone comprising thirty acres, with the other orchards in proportion.

In Jun 1911, he was elected president of the Michigan Bankers Association. He was a Freemason of Royal Arch degree.

Van Buren county has never had a citizen whom its people esteemed more highly or more universally, or one who was more worthy of their confidence, and hearty regard and good will. He had the good fortune of being estimated at his real value during his life, which is a rare experience among men, and must have been due to merit made clear and services beyond question.

Ref: "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Mass. Munroes", 2nd ed. by R. S.
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Charles married Hattie Morehouse in 1866. Hattie was born about 1841 in Albion, Calhoun Co., Michigan, USA; died on 22 Jun 1903. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]