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Mary Munroe

Mary Munroe

Female 1806 - 1852  (45 years)

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  1. 1.  Mary MunroeMary Munroe was born on 24 Jun 1806 in Penfield, Monroe Co., New York, USA; died on 19 Feb 1852.

    Notes:

    Mary came with her father from Penfield, New York, to Pittsford, Michigan in 1836. In October of that year, she married James H. Thorn.

    At the age of eighteen he decided to move from Dutchess County, New York to some western territory. He arrived in Michigan in 1834. He stopped for a while in Detroit. From there he went to Ypsilanti. Later he taught school in Farmington, and then moved west and explored Bean Creek Valley. He decided to settle in Jefferson Township, Hillsdale County. He walked some ninety miles to Monroe, Michigan to enter his location with the land office. After paying his registration fee, he had only ten cents left. undaunted by his lack of funds, his small coin was spent for cheese and crackers.

    James was one of the early settlers of Hillsdale County and was very influential in shaping its affairs. His ripe judgement and keen intellectual powers made him a leader among men.

    Ref: "Lexington, Mass. Munroes", 2nd ed. by R. S. Munroe - 19-11/9-5

    Mary married James Henry Thorn on 15 Oct 1836 in Pittsford, Hillsdale Co., Michigan, USA. James was born on 15 Oct 1836 in Pittsford, Hillsdale Co., Michigan, USA; died on 19 Feb 1885; was buried in Goodrich Cem., Pittsford, Michigan. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Talmadge Thorn  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 Apr 1840 in Pittsford, Hillsdale Co., Michigan, USA; and died.
    2. 3. Eugene Washington Thorn  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 21 Jul 1842 in Pittsford, Hillsdale Co., Michigan, USA; and died.
    3. 4. Ellen Josephine Thorn  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 19 Jun 1844 in Pittsford, Hillsdale Co., Michigan, USA; and died.
    4. 5. James Board Thorn  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Jun 1846 in Pittsford, Hillsdale Co., Michigan, USA; and died.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Talmadge ThornTalmadge Thorn Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born on 11 Apr 1840 in Pittsford, Hillsdale Co., Michigan, USA; and died.

    Notes:

    Ref: "Lexington, Mass. Munroes", 2nd ed. by R. S. Munroe - 19-11/9-51


  2. 3.  Eugene Washington ThornEugene Washington Thorn Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born on 21 Jul 1842 in Pittsford, Hillsdale Co., Michigan, USA; and died.

    Notes:

    Ref: "Lexington, Mass. Munroes", 2nd ed. by R. S. Munroe - 19-11/9-52


  3. 4.  Ellen Josephine ThornEllen Josephine Thorn Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born on 19 Jun 1844 in Pittsford, Hillsdale Co., Michigan, USA; and died.

    Notes:

    Ref: "Lexington Mass. Munroes", 2nd ed. by R. S. Munroe - 19-11/9-53


  4. 5.  James Board ThornJames Board Thorn Descendancy chart to this point (1.Mary1) was born on 25 Jun 1846 in Pittsford, Hillsdale Co., Michigan, USA; and died.

    Notes:

    James was known to his friends as Colonel Thorn. He lived in Hudson, Michigan. He was prominent in public and business affairs. His large home was given to Hudson for its first hospital.

    Ref: Lexington Munroes, 2nd ed. 19-11/9-54