Joseph E. Monroe

Notes:

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The following is from the Johnson reference:

Joseph was a bachelor and obviously one who provoked trouble since he was killed at the age of 27. "Tip" is buried in Alexandria, Virginia on the edge of the Methodist Protestant Cemetery - actually to the left of the gates to the National Cemetery. An item from the local paper, later the Alexandria Gazette, reads as follows:

LOCAL ITEMS

HOMICIDE-Yesterday morning about 11 o'clock, Jos. E. Monroe and Wm. Howard, who had fought on the 8th inst., when Howard was severely beaten by Monroe, met in the road leading from the Little River Turnpike to the Theological Seminary, about half a mile from Padgett's toll-gate, and renewed the fight, and while both were down, Monroe who was on top, was shot through the heart by a ball from a pistol in the hands of Howard, and expired in less than five minutes.

A coroner's jury was summoned, and the evidence elicited was to the following effect, viz: That a warrent had been obtained by Howard against Monroe, for the beating on the 8th inst. and that yesterday was the day set for the trial. Both the parties met at Catt's Hotel, West End, where the trial was to have taken place before Justice Padgett: but Monroe objecting to having Padgett sit on the case, Justice Daniel Kincheloe, who happened to be present, was proposed, but was objected to by Howard, when Justice Kincheloe continued the case, and Howard left for home; and Monroe, by taking another road, got into the road that Howard was traveling and waited for him, and on his approach, pulled him off his horse and got him down, and while down, Howard discharged three barrels of a revolver at him, one only taking effect near the heart, killing him in a few minutes.

Two young men who witnessed the affray, each named Howard, gave the evidence upon which the jury rendered the following verdict: That Joseph E. Monroe came to his death by a ball from a pistol in the hands of William Howard, which, in our opinion, was used in self defence.

The body of the deceased was brought to the residence of his brother, Harrison L. Monroe, in this city, from whence the funeral will take place this morning.

Howard gave himself up to authorities, but on the rendition of the above verdict, was discharged.

Obituary notice: In memory of Joseph E. Monroe of Loudoun County, Virginia, late of Alexandria, Virginia, who departed this life 28 Mar 1860, in teh 27th year of his age.

The Alexandria Gazette of 31 Mar 1860: "Re-arrested Wm. Howard who killed Joseph E. Monroe at West End on Wed. last and discharged by the corner was re-arrested Thursday last taken to Fairfax Court House to await examination.
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Buried:
Methodist Protestant Cemetery

Notes:

William and his wife, Euphemia (or Alfrina or Uphamy) Campbell moved from Fairfax County to Loudoun County, Virginia. William acquired property on 16 Apr 1820 from Jesse and Martha Burson.

William died intestate but there is an inventory of his estate dated 25 Jan 1848. His son, Harrison, purchased most of the property except a sugar box bought by another son, Stephen and some things purchased by his son, Thomas and others. The total received was $125.04.

William and his wife were both buried in the North Fork Regular Baptist Church Cemetery in Loudoun County, Virginia. One reference says he died on 30 Dec 1847. The "O." in his name is not certain.

Error alert: The Malloy reference says William was the son of George Monroe and Mary Green.

Ref: Clan Munro files - Cones, Mona
- DiZerega, Thomas
- Hund, Betty
- Monroe, Douglas Eugene
"Journey From Ross-shire" by James Harrison Monroe - p. 10

Ref: Clan Munro files - Monroe, Richard Walter - "Virginia Descendants of
Andrew Monroe" by Anne Monroe Wintzer - p. 33

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Buried:
North Fork Regular Baptist Church Cemetery

William married Euphemia Campbell on 6 Dec 1817. Euphemia (daughter of Andrew Campbell and Jane Carr) was born on 18 Feb 1801; died on 30 Nov 1839; was buried in Purcellville, Loudoun Co, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: Clan Munro files - Monroe, Richard Walter - "Virginia Descendants of
Andrew Monroe" by Anne Monroe Wintzer - p. 33

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

Buried:
North Fork Regular Baptist Church Cemetery

Notes:

William served as a soldier in the Revolutionary War. In order to secure his pension, he requested his neighbor, General John C. Hunter, to certify his service. General Hunter's letter confirmed his service and also mentioned that William had raised eight children.

In 1850, William was a farmer with $3500 in property living with his family in Washington, Ohio.

It is quite possible that this record is a composite of two individuals. Guilford says William was born about 1776.

Ref: Clan Munro files - Cones, Mona
- Hund, Betty
- DiZerega, Thomas
- Monroe, Douglas Eugene
"Journey From Ross-shire" by James Harrison Monroe - p. 3, 9-10
"The Monroe Book" by Dr. Joan S. Guilford - PA Unconnected Monroes

Ref: Clan Munro files - Monroe, Richard Walter - "Virginia Descendants of
Andrew Monroe" by Anne Monroe Wintzer - p. 33

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William married Mary Pitt about 1785 in , , Virginia, USA. Mary was born about 1758; died about 1812. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Ref: Clan Munro files - Monroe, Richard Walter - "Virginia Descendants of
Andrew Monroe" by Anne Monroe Wintzer - p. 33

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Notes:

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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.

Andrew married Jane Carr. Jane was born about 1781; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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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.

Notes:

In 1760, John and Sarah deeded land to Thomas Monroe in Fairfax County, Virginia.

He lived in Truro Parish, Virginia and was one of the early settlers of Oakton, Virginia and was a neighbor of General John C. Hunter. He had other children who were minors when his will was recorded on 28 Jul 1785. He left everything to his widow except his house and land which were bequeathed to his son, William.

In 1786 there is record of payment to one Andrew Monroe from the estate of John Monroe, Gent.

The Watson Monroe reference says John's father was "Andrew (1708 ?- ?)".

John's will was dated 28 Jul 1785.

Ref: Clan Munro files - Cones, Mona
- Hund, Betty
- DiZerega, Thomas
- Monroe, Douglas Eugene
- Monroe, Watson Hiner - membership application
"Journey From Ross-shire" by James Harrison Monroe - p. 4, 9

Ref: Clan Munro files - Monroe, Richard Walter - "Virginia Descendants of
Andrew Monroe" by Anne Monroe Wintzer - p. 33

References:

(1) Clan Munro files - Redden, Virginia R. - "William and Mary College
Quarterly" - Jun 1997 - p. 195

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Birth:
Overwharton Parish

John married Sarah Jane Harrison on 23 Sep 1756 in , Stafford Co., Virginia, USA. Sarah (daughter of William Harrison and Isabella Triplett) was born in 1738 in , Stafford Co., Virginia, USA; died in Feb 1825 in , Stafford Co., Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Sarah was the daughter of William and Isabella (Triplett) Harrison, of Stafford, Virginia.

Error alert: Some references say Sarah was the wife of Judge John Monroe, the son of John Monroe and Jane Harrison. Others say she was the wife of John Monroe and Susanna Chadwell.

References:

(1) Clan Munro files - Redden, Virginia R. - "William and Mary College
Quarterly" - Jun 1997 - p. 193

(2) Clan Munro files - Redden, Virginia R. - Descendancy chart for Andrew
Monroe (ca. 1615-1668) - signed with initials "MDH" and dated 18 Sep 1987

(3) Clan Munro files - Monroe, Richard Walter - "Virginia Descendants of

(4) Andrew Monroe" by Anne Monroe Wintzer - p. 33

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

Birth:
Overwharton Parish

Died:
Overwharton Parish

Notes:

Married:
Overwharton Parish