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Benjamin Munroe 1779–1862 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Aug 1779

Birth Location: Rehoboth, Bristol Co., Massachusetts, USA

Death Date: 15 Sep 1862

Death Location: Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA

Father: Benjamin Munroe

Mother: Mary Ormsbee

Spouse(s): Ruth Cummings

Children(s): John MUNROE, Benjamin Munroe, Angeline Munroe, Charles Munroe, Betsey Munroe, Mary Munroe, Louisiana Munroe, Nelson Munroe, Susan Munroe, Hannah Munroe

In 1779, Benjamin Munroe entered the world in Rehoboth, Bristol Co., Massachusetts, USA, born to Benjamin Church Munroe And Mary Ormsbee. In 1790, Benjamin Munroe resided in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States. Benjamin Munroe married Ruth Cummings, and had children including Angeline Munroe, Benjamin Cummings Munroe, Betsey Allen Munroe, Charles C Munroe, Hannah Thompson Munroe, John Nelson Munroe, Louisiana S Munroe, Mary Ormsbee Munroe, Nelson S Munroe, Susan B Munroe. Benjamin Munroe passed away in 1862 in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1779, Benjamin Munroe entered the world in Rehoboth, Bristol Co., Massachusetts, USA, born to Benjamin Church Munroe And Mary Ormsbee.
  • In 1790, Benjamin Munroe resided in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States.
  • Benjamin Munroe married Ruth Cummings, and had children including Angeline Munroe, Benjamin Cummings Munroe, Betsey Allen Munroe, Charles C Munroe, Hannah Thompson Munroe, John Nelson Munroe, Louisiana S Munroe, Mary Ormsbee Munroe, Nelson S Munroe, Susan B Munroe.
  • Benjamin Munroe passed away in 1862 in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

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Benjamin Munroe's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Munroe
1779–1862
Birth Place: Rehoboth, Bristol Co., Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Benjamin Church Munroe
1735–1818
Bristol, Bristol Co., Rhode Island, USA
Mary Ormsbee
1736–1760
Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
John Munro
1701–1793
Bristol, Bristol, Rhode Island, USA
Hannah Rosbotham
1711–1809
Bristol, Bristol, Rhode Island, USA
Jacob (Ormsbee) (Ormsby)
1715–1745
Rehoboth,massachusetts,america
Mary White
1711–1748
Mendon,massachusetts,america
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Munro
1666–1717
Mary Wormwell
1677–1705
Joseph Rosbotham
1680–1717
Elizabeth Church
1684–1757
Jeremiah Ormsby
1672–1754
Mehitable Wilmarth
1680–1722
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Munro
1632–1691
Sarah Lawton
1634–1692
Benjamin Church
1639–1717
Alice Southworth
1646–1718

Benjamin Munroe's Descendants

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Benjamin Munroe (24 Aug 1779–15 Sep 1862) m. Ruth Cummings (17 Apr 1782–22 Nov 1857)
  1. 1. John (Nelson) MUNROE 1822–1901 m. Louisiana (Jones) Knapp 1825–1904
    1. 1. Benjamin (Freeman) Munroe 1866–1949 m. Grace (Marion) Appleby 1870–1937
      1. 1. Benjamin (Church) Munroe 1899–1984 m. Elsie (May) Holt 1904–1972 m. Agnes Mullholland 1910–1968 m. Doris (Tierney) Owens 1910–1984
        1. 1. Elsie (May) Munroe 1927–1992 m. William (Alfred Milne) Jr 1927–2015
        2. 2. Frederick (Freeman) MUNROE 1924–1924
        3. 3. Benjamin (Church MUNROE) Jr 1929–2006
      2. 2. Marian (Freeman) Munroe 1896–1978
      3. 3. Clarence (Carpenter) MUNROE 1897–1987
      4. 4. Hope (Appleby) Munroe 1902–1961
      5. 5. Chester (Merton) Munroe 1904–1976 m. Lillian (Isabel Perry \) Goff 1910–1979
        1. 1. Chester (M.) Munroe 1928–2012
      6. 6. Clara (Frances) Munroe 1908–1999 m. Herbert (Macomber) ASHLEY 1906–1984
        1. 1. David (Macomber) ASHLEY 1936–2013
        2. 2. Charles (Munroe) ASHLEY 1934–2005
      7. 7. Ralph (G) Munroe 1910–1980
    2. 2. Willard (Brooks) Munroe 1867–1948 m. Elsie (J) Brines 1870–
      1. 1. Marguerite Munro 1895–
      2. 2. Ruth (B) Munro 1902–
      3. 3. Mary (O) Munro 1897–
      4. 4. Louise (E) Munro 1904–
      5. 5. Sarah (C) Munro 1899–
    3. 3. Walter (Cummings) Munroe 1859–1893
    4. 4. Betsy (Allen) Munroe 1852–1918
    5. 5. Charles (Nelson) Munroe 1853–1854
    6. 6. Clarence (Mortimer) Munroe 1855–1930
    7. 7. Mary (Etta) Munroe 1857–1926
    8. 8. Clarissa (C.) Munroe 1863–1865
    9. 9. Camilla (Caroline) Munroe 1856–1881 m. Lyman (Francis) Munroe 1848–1931
      1. 1. Albert (Francis) Munroe 1875–
      2. 2. George (Oliver) Munroe 1877–
      3. 3. Ada (Maria) Munroe 1881–
  2. 2. Benjamin (Cummings) Munroe 1807–1864
  3. 3. Angeline Munroe 1809–1905
  4. 4. Charles (C) Munroe 1815–1883
  5. 5. Betsey (Allen) Munroe 1805–1896
  6. 6. Mary (Ormsbee) Munroe 1802–1820
  7. 7. Louisiana (S.) Munroe 1804–1806
  8. 8. Nelson (S.) Munroe 1813–1815
  9. 9. Susan (B.) Munroe 1818–
  10. 10. Hannah (Thompson) Munroe 1828–1910

Benjamin Munroe's Timeline

4 Records

1779
24 Aug 1779
Birth of Benjamin Munroe in Rehoboth, Bristol Co., Massachusetts, USA
Rehoboth, Bristol Co., Massachusetts, USA
1790
1790
Age 11
Benjamin Munroe resided here in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
1801
14 May 1801
Age 22
Benjamin Munroe was married in Dighton, Massachusetts, USA
Dighton, Massachusetts, USA
1862
15 Sep 1862
Age 83
Death of Benjamin Munroe in Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Aug 1779
    Event Place: Rehoboth, Bristol Co., Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, Death Records, New England Historic Genealogical Society; Boston, Massachusetts; Massachusetts Vital Records, 1840???1911
    [2] Rehoboth, Massachusetts, Vital Records
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 14 May 1801
    Event Place: Dighton, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts; Series: M637; Roll: 4; Page: 505; Image: 550; Family History Library Film: 0568144

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Sep 1862
    Event Place: Rehoboth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, Death Records, New England Historic Genealogical Society; Boston, Massachusetts; Massachusetts Vital Records, 1840???1911
    [2] Rehoboth, Massachusetts, Vital Records
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

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