Mary Bethania Barron

Notes:

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

Mary married Abel Munroe on 22 Sep 1796 in Keene, Cheshire Co., New Hampshire, USA. Abel (son of Abel Munroe and Rebecca Sadler) was born on 3 Nov 1775 in Upton, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, USA; was christened on 30 Oct 1785 in Rutland, Worcester Co., Massachusetts, USA; died about 1835 in Boston, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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

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

Notes:

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

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

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:

In 1848-1849, Francis was an actor living at 10 Tileston Street in Boston, Massachusetts. In 1851, he was a comedian, but later he studied law and became a councilor and lawyer.

In the early 1860's he appears to have been in partnership with a man named Hahn. He had a number of business addresses in Boston and East Boston, and lived on several East Boston streets including Everett, Monmouth, Lexington, Chelsea, and Meridan. When he died, he was living on Webster Street.

References:

(1) "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Mass. Munroes" by R. S. Munroe,
2nd ed. - Florence, Massachusetts (1986) - 13-84A-11-1 - p. 360

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Family/Spouse: Lucy. Lucy was born about 1827 in , , Maine, USA; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

William grew up in the North End and attended the Eliot School there. Later he went to Andover Academy and Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut and completed his study for the ministry at the Alexandria, Virginia Theological Seminary.

He was ordained in 1856 by Bishop Eastburn and his first church was Trinity in Melrose, Massachusetts, where he stayed for six years. The next four years he spent at St. Stephen's Church in Beverly, New Hampshire. He then went to Immanuel church in The Kensington District of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for eight and a half years, where his work was among the poor.

Following this service, he spent three years at St. Matthias Church in Philadelphia. He then received a call from St. John's Church in East Boston and was there until 1 Dec 1881 when he became rector of Christ Church (the Old North Church). There he remained for the rest of his life.

He was an active Mason and was Captain of the grand Lodge at the time of his death. The Boston Directory of 1880 is the earliest to include him and lists him as "Rev.," living at 171 Brooks Street, East Boston. He later lived on White and Meridian Streets before moving to Chelsea in 1885 where his house was at 132 Bellingham Street. He died there in 1892.

His obituary in the Boston Transcript of 15 Sep 1892 says that he left "a widow and two adult children." They probably were Ernest V. Munroe, listed in Chelsea Directories as a lawyer, and William W. Munroe, shown in 1888 Chelsea Directory as having moved to Bennington, Vermont.

References:

(1) "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Mass. Munroes" by R. S. Munroe,
2nd ed. - Florence, Massachusetts (1986) - 13-84A-11-2 - p. 360-361

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

Notes:

Mary is not mentioned in her father's will, so she probably died before 23 Mar 1871.

References:

(1) Clan Munro library - "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Massachusetts
Munroes", 2nd edition, by R. S. Munroe, (1986) -
13-84A-11-3

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

Notes:

Samuel may be the person shown in Boston Directories from 1866 to 1874 as a master maker living on Wesley Street, 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

Notes:

Jotham is listed in the 1862 Boston Directory as a calker, living at 85 Eutaw Street, East Boston, but by 1867 he had become a constable.

He died at 171 Brooks Street, East Boston. His death record calls him "officer in court".

On 15 Jul 1889, Mary R. Munroe petitioned for the administration of his estate. There are several deeds in the name of Jotham E. Munroe at the Suffolk County Registry.

References:

(1) "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Mass. Munroes" by R. S. Munroe,
2nd ed. - Florence, Massachusetts (1986) - 13-84A-11-4 - p. 361

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

Family/Spouse: Lydia Nickerson. Lydia was born about 19 Aug 1838 in Cotuit Port, Massachusetts, USA; died on 3 Dec 1874 in East Boston, Suffolk Co., Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Jotham married Mary K. Lane on 15 Jun 1875. Mary was born about 1839 in Yarmouth, Cumberland Co., Maine, USA; died in in Of, Chelsea, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Sarah probably died before 23 Mar 1871.

References:

(1) Clan Munro library - "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Massachusetts
Munroes", 2nd edition, by R. S. Munroe, (1986) -
13-84A-11-5

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

Notes:

Rebecca's husband was a machinist in Boston, Massachusetts. He was the son of Charles K. and Mary Morrison.

References:

(1) Clan Munro library - "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Massachusetts
Munroes", 2nd edition, by R. S. Munroe, (1986) -
13-84A-11-6

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

Rebecca married Charles K. Morrison, Jr. on 9 Sep 1863. Charles was born about 1838 in Of, Boston, Massachusetts; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Theodore's place in this family is not certain. At times he was living with Mary A. Munroe, James' widow, and it is thought that he was their son.

Theodore's occupation is listed as hoseman (1869), policeman (1870), and clerk (1873).

References:

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

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

Notes:

Joanna's place in this family is not certain. At times she was living with Mary A. Munroe, James' widow, and it is thought that she was their daughter.

She was a primary school teacher and is listed as Miss J. Ida Munroe and as Joanna Munroe, but it is thought that it was the same person.

References:

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

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

Notes:

References:

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

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

Family/Spouse: Omar Little. Omar was born about 1828 in Of, Chelsea, Massachusetts; 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) -
13-84A-13

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

Family/Spouse: Joseph Polechio. Joseph was born est 1830; 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) -
13-84A-13

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

Family/Spouse: George F. Parker. George was born est 1832; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

The identity of Abel's mother is not known for sure. His father married three times and it is not known which of his wives was Abel's mother.

References:

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

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

Notes:

The identity of Martin's mother is not known for sure. His father married three times and it is not known which of his wives was Martin's mother.

References:

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

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

Notes:

The identity of this person is questionable. She is placed as a child in this family because of the following reasoning: Able Munroe's will mentioned his grandson, Theodore B. Seavey of Cambridge, Massachusetts. The birth record of a Theodore Bradford Seavey gives as his parents, Theodore B. Seavey, a grocer born in Cambridge, and Mary, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Mary's birthplace in Pennsylvania is a puzzle. She may have been a daughter of Abel Munroe's first wife.

References:

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

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

Family/Spouse: Theodore B. Seavey. Theodore was born est 1833 in Cambridge, Middlesex Co., Massachusetts, USA; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Francis probably belongs as a child in this family, but it is not certain.

References:

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

Notes:

James probably belongs as a child in this family, but it is not certain.

References:

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

Notes:

Charlotte probably belongs as a child in this family, but it is not certain.

References:

(1) Clan Munro library - "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Massachusetts
Munroes", 2nd edition, by R. S. Munroe, (1986) -
13-84A-14-3

Notes:

Rebecca probably belongs as a child in this family, but it is not certain.

References:

(1) Clan Munro library - "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Massachusetts
Munroes", 2nd edition, by R. S. Munroe, (1986) -
13-84A-14-4

Notes:

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

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

Notes:

References:

(1) "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Mass. Munroes" by R. S. Munroe,
2nd ed. - Florence, Massachusetts (1986) - 13-84A-11-11 - p. 360

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Notes:

References:

(1) "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Mass. Munroes" by R. S. Munroe,
2nd ed. - Florence, Massachusetts (1986) - 13-84A-11-12 - p. 360

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

Family/Spouse: Edward Newhouse. Edward was born est 1853 in Of, Boston, Massachusetts, USA; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

William worked with his father in the practice of law.

References:

(1) "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Mass. Munroes" by R. S. Munroe,
2nd ed. - Florence, Massachusetts (1986) - 13-84A-11-13 - p. 360

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

Notes:

Ernest was probably a child in this family. He is listed in Chelsea, Massachusetts Directories as a lawyer.

References:

(1) "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Mass. Munroes" by R. S. Munroe,
2nd ed. - Florence, Massachusetts (1986) - 13-84A-11-21 - p. 361

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

Notes:

William was probably a child in this family.

The 1888 Directory of Chelsea, Massachusetts says that William moved to Bennington, Vermont.

References:

(1) "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Mass. Munroes" by R. S. Munroe,
2nd ed. - Florence, Massachusetts (1986) - 13-84A-11-22 - p. 361

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

Notes:

References:

(1) Clan Munro library - "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Massachusetts
Munroes", 2nd edition, by R. S. Munroe, (1986) -
13-84A-11-5

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: Knowles. was born about 1861; 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) -
13-84A-13

Notes:

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

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