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At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Living (I48075)
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| 83152 |
At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Living (I110)
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| 83153 |
At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Living (I56393)
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The following was written by close associates and friends of Alan Conger:
Alan Conger, a pioneer in genetic effects of radiation, died 22 Dec 1995, at his home at 506 Old Gulph Road, Narbeth, Pennsylvania. He was 78 years old. Alan was born 23 Mar 1917, in Muskegon, Michigan. He attended Harvard as both an undergraduate and a graduate student, and received the Ph.D. degree in biology in 1947.
While Alan was in graduate school, he was on a botanical field trip in Hawaii and witnessed the attack on Pearl Harbor from the vantage point of the hills above the base. The next day he enlisted in the Army and, while based in North Carolina, he served in the weather service.
After the war, Alan returned to Harvard to pursue his graduate work under the famous geneticist, Karl Sax, and became one of the well-known school of Sax-trained cytogeneticists. During his graduate studies, Alan had become interested in the genetic effects of radiation, and the subject of his dissertation was the sensitivity of different stages of meiosis to X-rays. He began his research career in this field at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory in 1947 and had a major role in the early bomb tests in the Pacific. He used the plant, Tradescantia, as his model system in three of these. For the test in Eniwetok Atoll of the Marshall Islands in 1951-1952, in addition to having placed samples on the ground at different distances from the epicenter, Alan had his Tradescantia inflorescences flown through radioactive clouds to detect radiation effects on the plant's well known large chromosomes. By correlating the numbers of induced chromosome aberrations with the dose to which the plants had been exposed, he was able to devise the first accurate biological dosimeter. This bomb test, designated "Operation Greenhouse" took its name from Alan's greenhouse where he cultivated his Tradescantia. This greenhouse was later demolished when a Navy plane crashed into it, killing his assistant. (Fortunately, Alan was not there at that time.) Subsequently, this procedure was applied successfully to the chromosomes in circulating lymphocytes of exposed humans.
With his now firmly established interest in the biological effects of radiation, Alan took his wife, Priscilla, and his young family to England where he worked with L.H. Gray, then at Hammersmith Hospital in London. It was during that period that Gray set the tone of much of the radio-biological research that has dominated the field for over 40 years. Gray was convinced that oxygen played a pivotal role in determining the radiation sensitivity of cells in general and cancer cells in particular. Alan Conger's 1953 paper in the British Journal of Radiology [26, 638-648], co-authored with Gray, Michael Ebert, Shirley Hornsey and Oliver Scott, entitled "Concentration of Oxygen Dissolved in Tissues at the Time of Irradiation as a Factor in Radiotherapy," proved to be truly seminal, for, from data in that paper, one could deduce some of the unique quantitative relationships that govern the effectiveness of X-rays as they are used in radiation therapy.
Shortly after his return to Oak Ridge, Alan was named Research Professor of Radiation Biology at the University of Florida at Gainesville, where he served from 1958 to 1965.
Alan was well known for his puckish sense of humor, and he constantly kept his friends supplied with marvelous Conger stories. With his boyish charm, enthusiasm and good nature, he could with impunity be humorous where lesser people could not. One tangible artifact to have survived his Florida period is associated with Alan's service on the Radiation Study Section of the National Institutes of Health. He donated to that body an alligator coprolite that he had collected in the Florida swamps, which he had mounted on an impressive plaque for presentation annually to the member chosen by his colleagues to have propagated during his study section tenure the greatest quantity of the material of which the coprolite was composed.
From Gainesville, he moved to Philadelphia, where he was professor and head of the radiation biology section at Temple University's School of Medicine from 1965 until his retirement in 1982. During that period he was elected Fourteenth President of the Radiation Research Society, for the year 1972. It was during his years in Philadelphia that he became especially interested in the use of multicell spheroid as a model system in radiobiology, as being used by John Yuhas, then at the University of Pennsylvania Medical School. When Yuhas died suddenly, Alan joined that group to carry on this line of research, and he served the University of Pennsylvania from 1984 to 1986.
Alan attended a meeting that was convened during the summer of 1973 in Snowmass, Colorado to assess the need for providing funding of further and more intensive investigation of very low-level radiation effects. In addition to reaching conclusions about the subject of the meeting, another significant event occurred. It was the productive discussions among four concerned and knowledgeable geneticists, Seymour Abrahamson, Michael Bender, Alan conger and Sheldon Wolff, which resulted in the formation of a concept that became known as the A B C W hypothesis (published as "Uniformity of Radiation-Induced Mutation Rates among different species," Nature 245,460, 1973). In this paper, evidence was produced to support the then novel and important conclusion that mutation rate induced by radiation is proportional to the total genome size (DNA content) for any species of any plant or animal.
Alan had a passion for fly-fishing which culminated in fishing trips to Alaska where he enjoyed the truly rare pleasure of stream salmon fishing.
Alan's research over the years was eclectic. He studied radiation effects on normal and neoplastic cells in vitro, on the bone marrow of mice and humans, on the taste buds of mice and humans, and on the somatic and germ cells of several plant species, especially Tradescantia. Most recently, he turned his attention to studying the effects of ultrasound on many of these systems. His research was usually generously supported by different granting agencies, and his prominence won him a Research Career Fellowship from the National Cancer Institute.
During his active and productive career, he served as Associate Editor for the journals: Radiation Research, Radiation Botany, and Mutation Research, and as a consultant to the National Institutes of Health, the Oak Ridge and Brookhaven National Laboratories, and the Atomic Energy Commission (predecessor to the DOE).
When Alan died, we lost an extremely bright and witty friend and colleague. He was an excellent scientist whose intelligence, warmth and love of life marked and influenced all who came into contact with him.
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA | Conger, Alan Douglas (I50579)
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| 83155 |
At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Living (I32477)
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| 83156 |
The following was written by Evelyn Carol True:
Lola never married but lived at home in the family homestead with her sister Verna. The two cared for Mama and Papa until their passing, and then Verna married George Hopkins. After this time, Verna and George kept the homestead at 15 Erchles St. Rumford, Maine in the area known as Rumford Park and Lola moved out to start housekeeping in her own apartment, below the Park. She later moved to the Hotel Harris in downtown Rumford where she lived until just short of her 95th birthday when she independently decided it was time for her to go to a Nursing Home in Farmington, Maine.
When Verna died, she left the homestead to Lola. The Erchles Street house was a duplex and Verna and George had owned both parts. Lola sold the house and the money she received helped to maintain her in her old age.
Lola worked most of her life at the Railroad Freight office in Rumford. She was well loved by everyone and loved to do things for all her many nieces and nephews. She was very independent and always took great pride in doing things for herself. She would become very indignant if someone should call her an old maid. She considered herself "an unclaimed treasure".
When she was asked what was the secret to her long life, she replied, "ice cream." She could be counted on to bake a pot of beans for the Saturday night suppers at the Methodist Church in Rumford. If anyone she knew was not well, Lola was there with soup. Lola organized many family gatherings. She loved to make homemade ice cream, but the churning was left to the plentiful supply of young people she would gather around to help her.
Shortly before she passed on Easter Sunday, I had the privilege of a special visit with her. She had summoned me to come. She told me that, "He (Heavenly Father) told me I had to forgive that person." I told her, "it would be a gig weight off your shoulders if you could". She said, "I know but it's very hard after so many years." She talked of the little people with wings who had told her they would be with her when she went. She told me I had them too. I told her that, "I knew, but I wasn't ready to go yet."
In June, Lola passed on with Roger Kilgore at her bedside. She was 97 and a half years old.
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA | Kilgore, Lola Ethel (I49193)
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| 83157 |
At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Living (I47808)
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| 83158 |
At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Living (I47942)
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| 83159 |
At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Living (I56328)
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| 83160 |
At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Living (I43454)
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| 83161 |
At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Living (I47924)
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| 83162 |
At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Living (I47935)
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| 83163 |
At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Living (I43457)
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| 83164 |
At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Living (I48418)
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| 83165 |
At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Living (I19510)
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The following was written in the Monroe Family Bible reference:
«i»George Monroe Esq. died April 23, 1842 at 5 A.M. Aged 70 years 8 months & 18 days. after an illness of 12 days, "Inflamatory fever." His loss will be deeply felt & regretted.«/i» | Monroe, George Esq. (I48520)
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The following was written in the Monroe Family Bible reference:
«i»George Monroe, son of A.W. and E. Monroe died April 20, 1849 about half after 9 A.M. aged 2 years 11 months & 3 days. 26 hous sick, supposed to be Wormy or croup. He was a very handsome smart boy. «/i»
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA | Monroe, George (I59206)
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At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Living (I48066)
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| 83169 |
At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Living (I48048)
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The Furbush reference says that Marcellus was the son of William (1756-1837) and Abigail (Harrington) Munroe, but that reference is missing a generation. William and Abigail were the grandparents of Marcellus, not his parents.
References:
(1) "History and Genealogy of the Lexington, Mass. Munroes", 2nd ed. by R. S.
Munroe - Florence, Massachusetts (1986) - 14-1/10-29 - p. 266
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA | Munroe, Marcellus (I9042)
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The George Monroe reference says Armistead was born in "Crochet, Texas". | Monroe, Armistead Thompson (I36672)
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The Glenn Monroe reference has Ola May Rutledge and her children as the wife and children of Metza Don Hale.
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA | Rutlege, Ola Mae (I5441)
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| 83173 |
At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Living (I5756)
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| 83174 |
At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Living (I5780)
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| 83175 |
At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Living (I5781)
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| 83176 |
At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Living (I44725)
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The Gould ref. calls her Mrs. Heptival Kaymond.
Ref: Clan Munro files - Gould, Imogene Gifford
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA | Leech, Hepzibah (I3003)
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The Government of King George III granted a pension to James because of his father's great services during the American Revolutionary War.
References:
(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
338-339 | Munro, James Of Ingsdon (I32693)
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The ground for the Presbyterian graveyard was given to the Church by Colonel Munro, as was the ground for the present as well as the former Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Boyd, a native of Ballymena, Ireland, oversaw the building of the old Presbyterian Church and occupied the pulpit for many years. He built all seven of the Presbyterian Churches in Grenville County.
William never lived in Cardinal, his home being in Prescott.
References:
(1) 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 | Boyd, William Rev. (I29996)
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The Guilford reference says that Hezekiah was the same person as Hezekiah Meroth [18501].
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA | Monroe, Hezekiah (I47363)
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The Hartley reference says Noble was buried at the Splinterville Cemetery. At least one other reference says he was buried at the Mt. Auburn Cemetery. Both cemeteries are in Auburn, Maine. | Munroe, Noble Nichols (I5294)
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The Henderson reference gives his name as Josiah Taylor Monroe.
The birthdates of the brothers, Josiah and Alvin, are too close for both to be correct, but the similarity of the dates may mean they were twins.
Ref: Clan Munro files - Henderson, Martha Monroe
"Genealogy of Josiah Munroe - by G. S. Northrup - p. 361 | Monroe, Josiah Tyler (I21950)
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The Henderson reference says Alvin's wife was named Cushannie Bradley.
The birthdates of the brothers, Josiah and Alvin, are too close for both to be correct, but the similarity of the dates may mean they were twins.
Ref: Clan Munro files - Henderson, Martha Monroe
"Genealogy of Josiah Munroe - by G. S. Northrup - p. 361 | Monroe, Alvin (I21952)
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The Henderson reference says John and Anna were married in 1768. They were married by Rev. Jason Atwater.
Ref: Clan Munro files - Henderson, Martha Monroe
References:
(1) Clan Munro files - Munro, Ronald Geyer - Research in Branford, Connecticut
for Mrs. Elise Wildman Hammer - undated
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA | Monroe, John (I21941)
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The History of Bedford, Massachusetts states "Joseph Fassett bought of Timothy Brooks part of the Oakes farm. After that, Ebenezer Paige - later William Page's name is associated with it."
Ref: Clan Munro files - Faber, Adrienne
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA | Fassett, Joseph (I2850)
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The husband of Mary (or Margaret) Munro was David Fearne in Arbo.
Ref: "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - M/58
"Robert of Miltown of Catwell married Christane daughter to Alexr. Minister of Durness & had a Son and /blank/."
"Robert's...son Hugh and drs Janet, Christian, Barbara and Mary -- Christian m Andrew in Wester Fyrish, Barbara m Hugh Munro in Rosehall, Margaret (sic) m David Fearne in Arbo."
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA | Munro, Mary (I11932)
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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 | Munroe, Abel B. Jr. (I29235)
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The identity of Christian's (or Christane's) father is in doubt. Ref (1) says her father was Hector Munro of Carbisdale. Ref (2) says her father was Robert Munro of Carbisdale, who was the son of Hector Munro of Carbisdale.
References:
(1) "History of the Munros of Fowlis" by A. Mackenzie - Inverness (1898) - p.
350
(2) "The Munro Tree (1734)" by R. W. Munro - Edinburgh (1978) - M/26, Q/18
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA | Munro, Christian (I212)
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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 | Munroe, Martin A. (I29236)
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The identity of Mary (or Polly) Larkin's mother is not know for certain. Her father had a second wife, Mercy Jolls, who may have been her mother.
She married Squire James Millard Baker as his second wife.
Ref: Clan Munro files - White, Robert T. - Munro ancestors | Larkin, Mary (I25631)
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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 | Munroe, Mary (I29237)
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The inclusion of Julia in this family is not certain.
References:
(1) Clan Munro files - Monroe, Jeffrey Scott - membership application dated 6
Jan 1997
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA | Monroe, Julia (I29443)
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The inclusion of Lovisa in this family is not certain.
References:
(1) Clan Munro files - Monroe, Jeffrey Scott - membership application dated 6
Jan 1997
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA | Monroe, Lovisa (I29444)
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The inclusion of Lydia in this family is not certain.
References:
(1) Clan Munro files - Monroe, Jeffrey Scott - membership application dated 6
Jan 1997
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA | Monroe, Lydia (I29442)
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At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Living (I46821)
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The information about George Pucher comes from notes of Nancy Munro that were taken when Nancy was talking to Eleanor McKay Pucher on 24 June 1981.
Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA | Pucher, George W. (I46748)
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At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Living (I46820)
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The information about Tathory and his mother, Cornet, was supplied from memory by Bessie May Munroe in 1957 when she was 79 years old. There has been no supporting evidence for these people.
Ref: Clan Munro files - Kaufhold, Shirley Carlson | Munroe, Tathory (I22619)
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The intention of John and Ruth to be married was published on 17 Oct 1718. | Family F17687
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At least one living or private individual is linked to this note - Details withheld. | Family F11977
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