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At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Living (I59028)
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At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Living (I58830)
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At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Living (I58825)
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In a paper left by one of the family, it is stated, that William had been just engaged as a committee man to enlarge the burying yard, and taking a sudden cold while haying in his meadow, was attacked with a violent fever, which in a few days proved fatal. He was the first to be laid in the new portion of the yard that he had so recently procured. This account is confirmed by his gravestone, which has this inscription: "William Munroe, d. 18 Aug 1747, aged 44 years. The first buried in this (the new portion) yard."
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA | Munroe, Col. William (I128)
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In a sasine dated 7 Jun 1655, Janet received liferent in the Easter quarter of the lands of Nonikiln.
References:
(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - R/24
(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
485
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA | Munro, Janet (I12418)
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In about 1758, this person took his grandson, Angus Munro, with him from Scotland to America. He died of scurvy during the 13-week voyage. Angus' father had been killed in battle.
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA | Munro (I55970)
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in about 1780, Sir George Gun Munro of Poyntzfield, Baronet of Nova Scotia purchased the estate of Ardoch in the Black Isle and renamed it Poyntzfield in honor of his wife.
One reference says he died in 1803. He was married but left no heirs. He was succeeded by his nephew, George Gun Munro of Braemore.
Ref: Clan Munro files - Delage, Margaret Van Amburg
"The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - L/87
"John min of Halkirk d 19 Apr 1743 and by Janet Gun of Braemore had John Gun of Braemore who d May 1773, Sir George Gun Munro of Poyntzfield who d 1785, Robert, Henry of Granville Nova Scotia who d 1781, David and Janet. Mackenzie is confused and unreliable on this family."
George's wife, Charlotte, was quite wealthy. After they were married, he purchased the lands of Ardoch, in the parish of Resolis, county of Ross and renamed the estate Poyntzfield in her honor.
He spent large sums of money on the estate and was the first owner in the Black Isle to carry out agricultural improvements on a large scale by reclaiming, enclosing, planting, draining, liming, fallowing, and sowing green crops on his estate. He also planted fine trees in the policies around the Mansion-house of Poyntzfield.
He and his wife had no children, and upon George's death, the estate was inherited by George Gun Munro II of Braemore.
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA | Gun-Munro, Sir George I , of Poyntzfield (I10695)
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In about 1823, Jonas moved to Bedford, Massachusetts and went to work for the merchant, Elijah Stearns, Esq. In time, Jonas succeeded Elijah.
His first wife was the daughter of Rev. Samuel and Abigail (French) Stearns. His second wife was the daughter of Captain Abner and Anna (Russell-Estabrooks) Stearns.
Ref: "Lexington Mass. Munroes", 2nd ed. by R. S. Munroe - 1/12-16-7
Clan Munro files - Delehanty, James E. | Munroe, Jonas (I8341)
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In about 1832, Daniel moved from Kentucky to Scott County, Indiana. In about 1844, he moved to Jefferson County, Indiana. In 1850, he was living with his family in Saluda, Indiana.
Ref: "The Monroe Book" by Dr. Joan S. Guilford - Indiana Unconnected Monroes
Ohio Unconnected Monroes
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA | Monroe, Daniel Parham (I3338)
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In about 1862, George worked as a laborer and in about 1895 he was a bolt maker. In 1910, he was working in a piano shop.
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA | Munson, George Elliot (I18838)
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In about 1900, Alice returned from Oakland, California to live with the Lakes, who may have been relatives. She was still living in 1930 and not married.
References:
(1) "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Mass. Munroes" by R. S. Munroe,
2nd ed. - Florence, Massachusetts (1986) - 13-41-43-21 - p. 355
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA | Monro, Alice Elizabeth (I38821)
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In about 1903, James and his family moved to Kinmore, North Dakota where they settled a homestead. This farm was lost during the depression of 1930, so the family again moved to the Seattle, Washington area.
Ref: Clan Munro files - Munro, James Donald
Munro, Frances Elaine
St Andrews Anglican Church, New Carlisle, Quebec, Canada:
1862 BORN - James, son of William George Munro of Cox Township, farmer, and Selina (sic) Eliza Duval his wife; born October 17, baptized December 14, 1862. Parents: William George Munro and Celina E. Munro. Sponsors: William H. Westbrook, Francis Briard, Ann M(aria) Munro - aunt.---George Milne, Clergy
JAMES MUNRO IMMIGRATED TO THE US IN OCT 1885 - ENTERING AT THE PORT OF SARNIA, ONTARIO, CANADA AND PORT HURON, MICHIGAN. He reistered his intent to obtain United States citizenship on September 24, 1887 at the District Court of Washington County, Minnesota. He received his citizenship on March 27, 1895 at Eighth Judicial Circuit Court, St Croix County, Wisconsin. Those signing affidavits for him were: Albert Munro (his younger brother) and James Duval (his uncle - younger brother of Celina (Duval) Munro).
Marriages of St. Croix County, Hudson, Wisconsin. Record # 343
James Munro (Son of William G. Munro and Celina E. Duval) Machinist of Hudson, Wisconsin and Theresia Imholt (Daughter of Bernard Imholt and Theresa Roeder) Spinster of Somerset, Wisconsin married on 24 September 1891 at Somerset, Wisconsin by Rev. L. H. Rivier, Catholic Priest. Witnesses: Lizzie (Elizabeth) Imholt and Albert Munro. Marriages of St. Croix Co., WI. Record # 343.
1895 State Census of State of Wisconsin, St. Croix County, Hudson City
Microfilm Reel # 1032713 Salt Lake City, Utah, 1992 by VBM
WILLIAM MONROE [sic] Head of family with 2 males and 2 females.
1900 U.S. Federal Census, Hudson Twp, St. Croix Co., Wisconsin, Vol 67, ED151, Sheet 14, Line 51
MONROE, JAMES AGE 37 b. Oct 1862 in Canada -Immigrated to US 1885 Na Cit.
Occupation:Pilot on Ferry ............ Father & Mother b. Canada THERESIA (wife) 29 b. April 1871 in WI. Mother of 5 Chilren; 5 living.
Married 9 years Father & Mother b. Germany William Bernard 7 b. Oct 1892 in Wisconsin Florance G. 5 b. Sept 1894 in Wisconsin Edith E. 4 b. April 1896 in Wisconsin James P. [Twin] 1 b. Mar 16, 1899 in Wisconsin Henry H. [Twin} 1 b. Mar 16, 1899 in Wisconsin
1910 Federal Census Renville Co., N. Dakota, ED 191, Sheet 3A, Line 3
MUNRO, JAMES AGE 46 b. Canada Immigrated to US 1885 Na Cit 1894
Father & Mother b. Canada
FARMER on own account; owns farm, Mortgaged Theresia (wife) 38 b. Wisconsin Father & Mother b. Germany
Mother of 8 children; 8 living. William Bernard 16 b. Wisconsin Florance G. 15 b. Wisconsin Edith E. 14 b. Wisconsin James P. [Twin] 11 b. Wisconsin Henry H. [Twin} 11 b. Wisconsin Elizabeth M 9 b. Wisconsin William G. [Twin] 6 b. N. Dakota Benjamin F.[Twin] 6 b. N. Dakota
1915 North Dakota State Census, Renville Co, Rockford Twp, DWL #57, Line 163-170, Reel #1731425
James Monro Age 52
Theresa E. 44
Bernard 22 Elizabeth 14
James P. 16 William G. 11
Henry H. 16 Benjamin F. 11 [Both dughters Edith and Florence away at Nursing School.]
1920 Federal Census Renville Co., N.Dakota, Vol 18, ED 181, Sheet 7, Line 86
MUNRO, JAMES AGE 57 b. Canada Immigrated to US 1885; Na Cit 1894
GENERAL FARMER Theresia (wife) 48 b. Wisconsin William Bernard 27 b. WI Farmer at Home Florance G 25 b. WI James P [Twin] 20 b. WI Henry H [Twin] 20 b. WI Elizabeth 18 b. WI William G [Twin] 16 b. N. Dakota Benjamin F [Twin] 16 b. N. Dakota
EMIMA MUNRO (Step-mother) Age 70 (Widow) b. New Brunswick, Canada
Father b. Maine Mother b. Mass. LEE F. BLAKE (Farm Laborer) Age 18 b. Minnisota Father & Mother b. Minn.
**NOTE: Edith Munro was not living at home at the time of this census. She was enumerated while living as a boarder at the home of Dr. Z. King:
Edith E. Munro Age 23 b. Wisconsin Working as Nurse at Hospital.
1925 North Dakota State Census, Renville Co, Stafford Twp, Sheet 1 DWL #4, Line 9-12 Reel #1731403
James Munro Age 63
Theresia 54 Blake, Ben Age 20}
Henry H. 25 " Martin 22} Hired labor
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA | Munro, James (I1061)
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In addition to the sons who are listed, Christian (or Christane) and Alexander had several daughters who were 'honourably married.'
References:
(1) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - Q/19, Q/37
(2) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
471
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA | Munro, Christian (I12258)
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In addition to the three children listed, Mary may have also had an adopted daughter.
Ref: Clan Munro files - Pearson, Nancy Lou - letter 20 Apr 1995
- letter 15 Aug 1995 | Miller, Mary Elizabeth (I24993)
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In Aug 1819, Isaac conveyed land in Delaware County, Ohio to his father by deed in which no mention is made of a wife. By deed dated 20 Dec 1823 he and his wife, Sarah, conveyed land in the same county to Henry Jackson, stating their residence as Washington County, Pennsylvania. Under the date of 16 Apr 1824 he entered into a contract with Leonard Monroe (his father), L.F. Monroe (his brother), Isaac Welch (his 1st cousin) and others to teach a district school in a schoolhouse near Leonard Monroe's home, stating his residence as Delaware County, Ohio.
He is named executor in the will of his brother, Samuel, which was admitted to probate in Delaware, County, Ohio on 21 Mar 1843.
Ref: Lexington Munroes, 2nd ed. 19-83-5
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA | Monroe, Isaac (I8263)
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In Cumberland County, North Carolina, there is a Peter Monroe with a bonding date of 21 Nov 1803, but the bride's name is illegible. | Family F354
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In David's marriage record it says he is of Salisbury. In 1790, David was living at Redding, Connecticut with his wife, 3 sons, and 2 daughters.
Ref: "The Monroe Book" by Dr. Joan S. Guilford - David of Norwalk - 6
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA | Monroe, David (I18354)
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In Dec 1766, Squire was living in Norwalk, Fairfield County, Connecticut when he chose his brother, David as his guardian.
Ref: "The Monroe Book" by Dr. Joan S. Guilford - David of Norwalk - 8 | Monroe, Squire (I18359)
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in father's will June 1834 - alive
William may have been married to Lucinda Thomas, his cousin.
Error alert: One reference says William went west and was never heard from again and assumed killed by Indians. Other references say he died in Virginia.
Ref: Clan Munro files - Munro, R. W.
Ref: Clan Munro files - Monroe, James Edward - family tree - George Monroe
Family Group Sheet - compiled by Ruth Calhoun - 20 Apr 1994
Ref: Clan Munro files - Cones, Mona
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA | Monroe, William J. (I3790)
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In her 1909 deposition Victoria states the following:
She has a daughter by Cecil Dermy who was an Indian Agent in Canada. This girl is Agnes, wife of James Spence living in Cypress Hills, Canada. Victoria was never married to Dermy.
Ref: Clan Munro files - Munro, Henry Dallas - GEDCOM file HMUNRO.GED dated 9
Oct 1996
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA | Dermy, Agnes (I31271)
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In his early life, Homer was devoted to farming. Later he was employed by the city of Pontiac as a timekeeper for the city water department.
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA | Osmun, Homer Judson (I48912)
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In his probate of 18 Jan 1852, Squire left only $17.41. No heirs were mentioned.
Ref: "The Monroe Book" by Dr. Joan S. Guilford - Ohio Unconnected Monroes
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA | Monroe, Squire (I17445)
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In his will, James gave the "Munroe Tavern" to the Lexington Historical Society.
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA | Munroe, James (I2759)
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In is not certain which of Lester Dusenbury's wives was Mary's mother.
References:
(1) "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Mass. Munroes" by R. S. Munroe,
2nd ed. - Florence, Massachusetts (1986) - 13-87-14/2-21 - p. 375
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA | Dusenbury, Mary Olive (I39136)
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In Nov 1943, Donald joined the Marine Corps at the age of 17. As a corporal in the 5th Marine Division, he was on Iwo Jima and witnessed the famous flag raising on Mount Suribachi on 23 Feb 1945.
He worked for 43 years for the Commercial Union Insurance Company in Boston, Massachusetts as a computer specialist, and for many years he participated in musical and stage productions in his spare time.
After his retirement, Donald volunteered at Harvard University, working with faculty and students at the Harvard Graduate School of Education and Harvard Law School. He also worked at Harvard's Hemenway Gym and at the school's sports events.
He died of stomach cancer at his home at the age of 70.
Ref: Clan Munro files - Guilford, Dr. Joan S. - Obit - Boston Globe 18 Jun 1996 | Munroe, Donald C. (I27104)
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In one place, Ref. (1) gives Margaret's birthplace as Birnie, Morayshire. In another it says she was born in Elgin.
In the record of her marriage to Peter, Margaret (or Mary) is described as follows:
"Margaret McKenzie, domestic servant, aged 22 years of Birken Hill, St. Andrews Lhanbryd. The daughter of Murdoch McKenzie, Shepherd and Grace Robertson."
In 1881, she was living with her husband and family at 144 Leith Walk in Leith, Scotland
References:
(1) Clan Munro files - Bratt, James Munro - Scots Ancestry Research Society
report compiled by Mrs. Margaret W. McDowell - Edinburgh, Scotland 2 May
1969 | McKenzie, Margaret (I32884)
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In the 1850 census, Stephen was a farmer in Parma, New York with $6200 in property.
Stephen's second wife was the widow of James Pease.
The following is from the Diary of Jane Palmer:
"Died in Parma Monday morning November 15, 1869 Stephen Munroe aged 88 years. Was born Groton, Mass. 1781 - removed to Parma 1814.
"OBIT.
"An old settler gone: Died - In Parma, Monday morning, Nov 15th, Stephen Monroe, aged 88 years. Mr. Monroe was born in Groton, Mass. in 1781 and removed to Parma in 1814, bought a farm of the then Holland Land Company and has lived there on the same farm until his death"
He was buried in Knapps Cemetery now known as Sage Pioneer Cemetery.
Ref: "Lexington Mass. Munroes", 2nd ed. by R. S. Munroe - 1/12-37-3
Clan Munro files - Langtry, Jeannette
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA | Munroe, Stephen Alexander (I1425)
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In the 1851 census, Harry was age 20, an actor living with his brother, Charles. In the 1861 census he was age 30, a surveyor of taxes and living at 66 New Street, Altrincham, Cheshire.
His wife was the daughter of John Chambers, Lieutenant Royal Marines.
Ref: Clan Munro files - Stroud, Anna Margaret
Ref: "History of the Munros" by A. Mackenzie - p. 156
3. Harry, born on the 20th of August, 1830, married with issue--a son George Hamilton, and died in 1873.
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA | Munro, Harry (I6010)
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In the 1860 US Census, Lucy and her children were living with her parents.
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA | Havens, Lucy (I16774)
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In the 1870 census of Michigan City, Indiana, John's occupation was listed as "Clerk".
In 1883, John and his brother, Daniel went to Ferndale, Washington and operated the first sawmill in that area.
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA | Monroe, John Henry (I62288)
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In the 1870 census, the value of Thomas' estate was estimated at $300. In 1875, he was living at 59 Lester Street (Ward 6 or 8). In 1885, he was living at 69 South Street.
He was a business head in the company of "Munroe and Legg" located at 17 Dyer Stree, Providence, Rhode Island, during the middle and late 1800's, a teaming business. His partner, George O. Legg, lived at 130 Lester Street. His wife, Louisa Legg was the sister of his business partner.
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The following is an obituary of Thomas Munroe which appeared in a local paper:
"Thomas J. Munroe died Monday morning at the home of his son-in-law, Orin S. Mowry, 64 Bridgham street, aged 92 years, two months and six days.
He was the last of a long-lived line dating back to an ancestry of Scotch barons, and in this country, to forbears who served the nation in many walks of life.
Mr. Munroe was born in Rehoboth, grew up there and learned the trade of a stone mason. He worked at his trade in a number of places, helping to build among other things the forts in Boston Harbor and the old Tockwotton Hotel on Tockwotton Street in this city. Sixty years ago he entered the teaming busi- ness with a partner under the firm name of Munroe & Legg, and for 10 years of the time he was connected with this business he served as night watchman of the Bank of North America. He retired from business 12 years ago.
He was married about 1831 to Louise Legg, a sister of George Legg, and his (..unreadable..) children were born to them of whom six survive. There are also 11 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren.
Mr. Munroe was a member of Eagle Lodge I.O.O.F., which he joined in 1842, and of Moshassuck Encampment I.O.O.F. He was for some time connected with Hand Engine No. 2 in the days of the volunteer fire department in this city. He was a member of Trinity Methodist Church. Old age and pleurisy united to put an end to his long life.
The genealogy of the Munroe family dates back through a line of Scotch barons to the 11th century. Among the more immediate ancestors were Richard Warren, who came to this country in the Mayflower, and Col. Benjamin Church, the hero of King Phillip's War. Mr. Munroe's father served in the Revolutionary War. The family is noted for longevity, many having passed the 90 mark."
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The 1885 census of Providence, Rhode Island is a bit confusing. It shows a Thomas J. Munroe age 72 and wife Julia A. age 60 living with son George W. age 24 and daughter Mary E. age 26. These names don't match up with information from other sources. It appears to be the right Thomas Munroe, but with different family members. I've entered Julia as a second wife of Thomas and the mother of the two children.
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA | Munroe, Thomas Jefferson (I231)
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In the 1901 census, Jeannie is listed as the head of the household.
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA | McPherson, Jeannie (I64054)
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In the 1920's Andrew left Ulva, the small island off the west coast of Scotland, and settled in Nova Scotia, Canada.
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA | Munro, Andrew (I63337)
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In the 1920's Duncan and his family moved from Ulva, the small island off the west coast of Scotland, and settled in Ontario, Canada.
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA | Munro, Duncan (I63336)
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In the Evelyn True reference, Andrew's wife and mother have the same name, Annie Matheson. There could be an error here.
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA | Matheson, Annie (I49221)
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In the list of births in the town of Bristol, Rhode Island, George's birthdate is given as 5 Jan 1798, but his gravestone says he was born and died on 9 May 1796.
Ref: Clan Munro files - Munro, Ronald G.
Yard, F. L. Dixon | Munro, George (I9763)
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In the record of her marriage to James, Marion is described as:
"Marian Keith Gillies, Domestic Servant, aged 19, of Hunterfield, Gorebridge, the daughter of William Anderson Gillies, coal miner, and Annie Burrell."
References:
(1) Clan Munro files - Bratt, James Munro - Scots Ancestry Research Society
report compiled by Mrs. Margaret W. McDowell - Edinburgh, Scotland 2 May
1969 | Gillies, Marion Kieth (I32882)
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In the records of John W. White, the marriage intentions were filed 6 Oct 1888. In the diary of Erwin True Kilgore, the marriage date was 13 Oct 1888. | Family F16755
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In the reference, there is a question mark next to this marriage.
References:
(1) Clan Munro files - Overholser, Connie S. - Descendants of Peter Ware - p.
2
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA | Goldner (I36705)
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In the Thomas Brock Munro petition in 1832 to the Government for title to his father's Crown Grant in Caraquet he states: "this is the homesite where my father and brother are buried." Microfilm copy from Archives of New Brunswick.
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA | Munro, John Provost (I29490)
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In the will of the Hon. John Munro (her father), dated April 12, 1800, Christina is named to inherit 1200 acres of land. Her son JOHN MOUNT is also named to inherit 400 acres as a "grandchild".
Her husband "Doctor Philip Mount" is named as an executor of John's will and estate. Philip Mount received Lots 6 and 7 in 3rd con. by Crown Patent in Sept 1797. This was probably land that Christiana was entitled to as the daughter of a United Empire Loyalist when she married as it adjoins other land the Hon. John Munro claimed for his children.
Christiana died in 1836, being a widow since her husband, Philip died in 1816. In deeds dated May 1837 and July 1839 these lots were sold with the following list of inheritors and owners:Francis Mount, John Mount, Philip Mount, Christina Mount, Joseph Mount, Henry Mount, Mary Mount, Helene Mount and William Mount. In the 1839 sale the six Mount sons are listed (Francis, John, Philip, Henry, Joseph and William) as well as the following: Mary Davert, Helen Davert, Francis C. Davert, Louis C. Davert, Christina McDougall and Christina Mount.
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA | Munro, Christiana (I22046)
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In the winter of 1860, Frank was a Congressional page. He kept an autograph book in which appear the signatures of over 100 senators and members of the House of that time, never dreaming that he would one day serve as Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Louisiana.
In the summer of 1861, Frank joined the Confederate Army before he was 18 years old. He was assigned to the 4th Kentucky Infantry, but his mother, knowing his preference for calvary service, applied for his discharge, then provided him with a horse, bridle, and saddle. As the 1st Louisiana Cavalry was passing through Decatur, Alabama, he joined Company C of that regiment. He soon proved to the Louisiana boys that Kentucky valor was fully equal to theirs. He was conspicuous for gallantry in every fight.
Frank was seriously wounded in a battle at Somerset, Kentucky and was left behind by the retreating Company C. He was taken prisoner and for three months remained in a log cabin on the battlefield. He was then removed to Lexington, Kentucky and later to Baltimore where he was exchanged.
Having fought with Louisiana, Frank concluded that he might be agreeable to living with them, and he moved to New Orleans where he prepared himself for admittance to the New Orleans Bar. He became a well-known lawyer, a member of the Pickwick Club, a Judge, and Associate Justice, and finally Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the state of Louisiana.
The following is from "Who's Who in America 1922":
Monroe, Frank Adair, judge; b. Annapolis, Md., Aug. 30, 1844; s. Victor and Mary Townsend (Polk) M.; educated private schools and, 1860-1 Kentucky Military Institute; left latter at beginning of sophomore yr.; and entered C. S. A.; served 4 yrs. in Co. E, 4th Ky. Inf., and Co. C, 1st La. Cav.; wounded and captured nr. Somerset, Ky., Mar., 1863; exchanged, Oct., 1863; paroled at Abbeville, S. C., 1865; m. Alice, d. Jules A. Blanc, of New Orleans, Jan. 3, 1878. Admitted to bar, 1867; practiced in New Orleans; elected judge 3d Dist. Ct. Parish of Orleans, Nov., 1872; dispossessed of office after a month's service; took part with White League in action of Sept. 14. 1874, which overturned "Packard" govt.; re-elected judge, Nov., 1876; apptd. judge Civil Dist. Ct., Parish of Orleans, 1880; reapptd. 1884 and 1892; took active part in anti-lottery campaign, 1892; mem. La. Constl. Conv., 1898; apptd. asso. Justice Supreme Ct. of La., Mar. 1899; elected without opposition, for terms 1908-20, 1920-32; became Chief Justice, Apr. 6, 1914; retired, October 1921, after 40 years service on the bench. Was member law faculty, Tulane U. of La., 20 yrs. Was pres. Assn. Army of Tenn. (Camp No. 2, U. C. V.); many yrs. mem. bd. of governors (Confed.) Memorial Hall at New Orleans. Democrat. Mem. Am. Bar Assn. (v-p for La.). Home: 1331 Philip St., New Orleans, La.
The following is from "Proceedings before the Supreme Court of Louisiana January 2, 1922, upon the Occasion of the Retirement of Chief Justice Frank A. Monroe."
There were present Their Honors Frank A. Monroe, Chief Justice, and Oliver O. Provosty, Chas. A. O'Niell, Ben D. Dawkins, Winston Overton, John R. Land and Joshua G. Baker, Associates Justices.
By Mr. William O. Hart, Chairman of the Committee of the Bar
May It Please Your Honors:
I have been delegated by members of the Bar of Louisiana to say a few words on the occasion of the retirement from the Bench of the Chief Justice, and I shall address my remarks as I proceed, particularly to him.
Though on January 9th, 1917, we celebrated the fortieth anniversary of your judicial career, we have since then granted a rehearing and now believe that you should be considered as a member of the Bench of Louisiana beginning November 22, 1872, when you ascended the Bench of the then Third District Court for the Parish of Orleans, to which you had been elected by a vote of the people on November 4th, 1872, and therefore, you are now in the fiftieth year of your judicial career, retiring from the Bench, so to speak, at the time of your "Golden Jubilee."
We believe that whether we take the dates '72 or '77, you have the longest record of judicial service in the United States, and it is with pain and sorrow that we see you leave the Bench.
Your judicial career is most interesting and I might recapitulate it as follows: Elected Judge of the Third District Court for the Parish of Orleans, November 4, 1872; ascended the Bench november 22, 1872; forcibly removed by order of P. B. S. Pinchback (who by the way died on December 21st, 1921), claiming to act as Governor, December 17, 1876; again ascended that Bench January 9, 1877, and served until the Court was abolished by the Constitution of 1879, July 31, 1880.
Appointed Judge of the Civil District Court by Governor Wiltz for four years and became a member of that Court on its organization, August 2, 1880, serving until March 23, 1899; re-appointed by Governor McErnery in 1884 for eight years; re-appointed by Governor Foster in 1892 for eight years; became Presiding Judge of the Civil District Court, August 2, 1888, serving until you became Associate Justice of the Supreme Court.
Appointed Associate Justice of the Supreme Court by Governor Foster and became a member of the Court March 23, 1899.
Elected Associate Justice in 1906 for the twelve-year term beginning April 5, 1908; became Chief Justice under the provisions of the Constitution of 1913, March 31, 1914.
Re-elected Chief Justice in 1918 for the twelve-year term beginning April 5, 1920.
You hold commissions from the first four Governors of Louisiana after Reconstruction times: Nicholls, Wiltz, McEnery and Foster. You were the first Justice of the Supreme Court elected for nearly fifty years, and you were the only Chief Justice ever re-elected.
That you have well and faithfully performed the duties encumbent upon you is known to all men and when we reflect that never, since 1876, have you had an opponent when you were appointed or elected, and that in your last two you had no opponent even in the primaries, it will be conceded that the people were satisfied with you.
Your judicial career by no means embraces all your life's activities. For four years you served in the tented fields as a private in the Confederate Army; you were an honored member of the Bar before you became Judge, and it is some satisfaction that though we lost you as a Judge, to welcome your return as a brother, or should I not say as to some of us, a father, in the law.
The people of this State can never forget your work in the Anti-Lottery Campaign and the number of lawyers who were taught by you in Tulane University Law School is almost legion.
Therefore, I may say, as soldier, lawyer, citizen, teacher and Judge, you have left your mark on the history of this State, and when all of us who are here today are gone and forgotten, your record will be a beacon light to those who may come after.
Words ar best are trite! Actions speak louder that words! What we do, rather than what we say, shows the measure of our responsibility and how we have met it. Your words, in the reports of the State covering a period of nearly twenty-three years, represent in permanent form your actions in passing upon the lives, liberty and property of the people in this State.
Excluding your first election, your term of office as District Judge and your term of office as Supreme Court Justice are almost of the same length, a little over twenty-two years to each. Of the twenty-two years, you have spent on the Supreme Court, half was spent in the Old court room in the Cabildo and half in this new and imposing court room (Chartres and Conti Streets).
You leave the Court full of years and full of honors, voluntarily, because the seventy-five year provision in the constitution could not apply to you before 1932, and when you leave the Court, I am sure that every member of the Court feels that he has lost a guide, philosopher and friend.
Your memory will ever be enshrined in our hearts, and I wish every one here could express his feelings on this occasiion, but we have all joined together in asking you to accept from us this golden loving cup, and I will ask Mr. J. Z. Spearing, the President of the Louisiana Bar Association, to read the inscriptions thereon, when I will then give the Loving Cup to Mrs. Monroe, your helpmate throughout your judicial career, so that for us, she may hand it to you, and retain the flowers therein for herself.
Ref: Clan Munro files - Chambers, John
Connery, Marcia Monroe
Kendall, Moyna Monroe
Marsh, Kate Adair
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA | Monroe, Judge Francis Adair (I533)
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At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Living (I30129)
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At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Family F15929
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Ina Donaldson says in a letter postmarked 6 Apr 1998, that Annie was born at Lhanbryde, but Margaret Price says in her letter, dated 25 November 1993, that Annie was born at Urquhart. | Donaldson, Annie (I46792)
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Ina Donaldson says in a letter received 4 August 1997, that Annie died at Forres Hospital. | Donaldson, Annie (I46792)
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At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Living (I46868)
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Ina Donaldson says in her letter of 3-1-90 (maybe 3 January 1990, since envelope was postmarked 6 Feb 1990.) that Peggie (Pargaret Allan Munro) was Mrs. John Turner and had one girl.
The birth and marriage dates for Peggy are from a letter from Peggy to Nancy Munro dated 27 July 1977.
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA | Munro, Margaret Allan (I46804)
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At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Living (I46940)
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Ina says in her letter, dated 28 January 1998, that her father and mother and 3 oldest daughters moved from Lhanbryde to Muiryhall croft in 1900 where John and Ina were born. | Donaldson, Jamesina (I46795)
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