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William (captain) Monroe 1690–1775 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1690

Birth Location: Westmoreland, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 1775

Death Location: Westmoreland, Virginia, United States

Father: Andrew II

Mother: Eleanor Spence

Spouse(s): Jane WATTS, Christian Tyler

Children(s): John War), Elinor Monroe, Susanna Monroe, Jane Monroe, Andrew Monroe, Anne Monroe, George Monroe

In 1690, William (captain) Monroe entered the world in Westmoreland, Virginia, United States, born to Andrew Monroe Ii And Eleanor Spence. William (captain) Monroe married Christian Tyler, Jane Watts, and had children including Andrew Spence Monroe, Anne Monroe, Elinor Monroe, George Monroe, Jane Monroe, John Monroe Rev War, Sara Monroe, Susanna Monroe. William (captain) Monroe passed away in 1775 in Westmoreland, Virginia, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1690, William (captain) Monroe entered the world in Westmoreland, Virginia, United States, born to Andrew Monroe Ii And Eleanor Spence.
  • William (captain) Monroe married Christian Tyler, Jane Watts, and had children including Andrew Spence Monroe, Anne Monroe, Elinor Monroe, George Monroe, Jane Monroe, John Monroe Rev War, Sara Monroe, Susanna Monroe.
  • William (captain) Monroe passed away in 1775 in Westmoreland, Virginia, United States.

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Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Monroe's Ancestors

Self
William Monroe
1690–1775
Birth Place: Westmoreland, Virginia, United States
Parents
Andrew Monroe II
1661–1714
,Westmoreland,Virginia,USA
Eleanor Spence
1664–1713
Westmoreland, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Andrew Monroe
1625–1668
Cromarty, Cromartyshire, Scotland
Elzabeth Alexander
1632–1677
Westmoreland, Virginia, USA
Lt. (Patrick William Spence* (de Spens)) I
1633–1684
Dysart, Fife county, Scotland
Dorcas (Youell) Ewell
1635–1708
Westmoreland, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Agnes Cumming
1600–1648
Major PM14
1606–1648
John Alexander
1591–1677
Catherine O'Reilly
1620–1659
John Immigrant
1611–1659
Helen IMM
1607–1639
Capt. 2nd
1618–1656
Ann Sturman
1622–1671
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George II
1540–1614
Euphemia Forbes
1576–1641
Sir III
1571–1615
Lady Cunningham
1565–1665
George Morris
1565–1616
Sir 1st
1588–1686
Lady Ganders
1595–1660
Sir GGF
1584–1655

William Monroe's Descendants

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William ((captain)) Monroe (1690–1775) m. Jane WATTS (1708–21 Dec 1761) m. Christian Tyler (Apr 1699–1754)
  1. 1. John (Monroe (Rev) War) 1719–1790 m. ELIZABETH HOWARD 1731–1774 m. Rosanna (Sarah) Harrison 1710–1800
    1. 1. William (Thomas) MONROE 1740–1769 m. MARY (E) SMITH 1744–1794
      1. 1. James Monroe 1766–1840 m. Sally (Sarah) Crews 1766–1856 m. Rosanna Puckett 1765–1845
        1. 1. James (R) Monroe 1814–1859 m. Rachel (Whitaker) Monroe 1810–
        2. 2. Eliza (Angeline) Monroe 1820–
        3. 3. Elizabeth Monroe 1795–
        4. 4. John Monroe 1797–1864
        5. 5. Josiah Monroe 1807–1849
        6. 6. Marcus Monroe 1793–1870
        7. 7. Margaret (C) Monroe 1805–
        8. 8. Martha Monroe 1810–
        9. 9. Mary (Polly) Monroe 1795–1840
        10. 10. Nancy Monroe 1815–
        11. 11. Sarah (Ann) Monroe 1820–
        12. 12. Sterling (Jeter) Monroe 1801–1876
      2. 2. Robert (S.) Monroe 1763–1836
      3. 3. John Monroe 1760–1833
      4. 4. John (George) Smith 1760–1833
      5. 5. Catherine Monroe 1761–
      6. 6. Elizabeth Monroe 1768–
    2. 2. Joshua (Monroe) Sr 1762–1841
    3. 3. Bridget Monroe 1758–1795
    4. 4. Hezekiah Munro 1754–1784
    5. 5. Hannah Munro 1756–
    6. 6. Johnson Monroe 1744–1829
    7. 7. Nancy Monroe 1736–
    8. 8. Eliza Monroe 1734–1745
    9. 9. Nancy Monroe 1742–1820
    10. 10. Elizabeth Monroe 1739–
  2. 2. Elinor Monroe 1720–1754
  3. 3. Susanna Monroe 1750–1752
  4. 4. Jane Monroe 1728–1815
  5. 5. Andrew (Spence) Monroe 1727–1774
  6. 6. Anne Monroe 1725–
  7. 7. George Monroe 1724–1789

William Monroe's Timeline

3 Records

1690
1690
Birth of William (captain) Monroe in Westmoreland, Virginia, United States
Westmoreland, Virginia, United States
1761
28 Jul 1761
Age 71
William (captain) Monroe - Probate in Westmoreland, Virginia, USA
Westmoreland, Virginia, USA
1775
1775
Age 85
Death of William (captain) Monroe in Westmoreland, Virginia, United States
Westmoreland, Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1690
    Event Place: Westmoreland, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1775
    Event Place: Westmoreland, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 28 Jul 1761
    Event Place: Westmoreland, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Westmoreland County, Virginia Wills, 1654-1800

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