Monroe Family, Bronaugh, Vernon County, Missouri

Early Bronaugh Residents

Monroe Family

This family was in Bronaugh very early and were featured in the 1887 History of Vernon County. We hope to learn more about them.

From: History of Vernon County, Missouri. 1887, p. 801.

KENNETH MONROE

(Farmer, Post-office, Bronaugh).

Both by birth and bringing up, as indeed by ancestry, also, Mr. M. is a typical Scotchman, and to say this is to indicate to considerable extent the kind of man he is. Upright, honorable and progressive, his entire career has been an active one, not without the substantial evidence of success. He was born in Rosshire, Scotland, October 11, 1832, the youngest of a family of five children. Thomas Monroe, his father, was a native of Scotland and by trade a boot and shoe manufacturer. -He died at his old home in 1871, having been preceded to the grave a few months by his wife, whose maiden name was Margaret McKay. Kenneth as he grew towards youth and manhood became familiar with the trade of blacksmith and machinist, an occupation in which he established himself firmly. June 12. 1857, he married Miss Isabella Macarthur, of Nairnshire, Scotland, who was born in October, 1836. Starting for America the same year of their marriage this young couple first lived at Elmira, N. Y., going thence to Upper Canada, where Mr. Monroe was in the employ of the Great Western Railroad for three years. His uncle, Elder John Monroe, had early located in Cooper county, Mo., where he was known as the celebrated pioneer Methodist preacher, and thither our subject wended his way, settling in this State in April, 1860. Subsequently he became engaged in the employ of a manufacturing firm in Boone County, but about a year later owing to war troubles he commenced farming in Cooper County, where increased difficulties were met with, until finally he joined Jackman’s brigade, of Shelby’s division, of the Confederate army. He was among the last to surrender at Shreveport, after which, upon returning to his home in Cooper County, he found all of his property destroyed. After remaining there two years occupied in farming he settled in this county and township and has improved two places during his residence here. One of these, the place on which he now resides, embraces 320 acres of land, and is well managed and improved. Mr. Monroe’s intelligence and fitness for official positions have long been recognized in this locality, as they were in other places where he has resided. Well informed on general topics, and possessed of an education above the average, he is also a good Latin scholar and has done considerable law practice hereabouts. In 1886 he made the race for county judge, but was defeated. In 1879 he was a delegate to a county convention called the railroad tax league. Personally he is worthy of the esteem which is accorded him, for losing sight of self, he warmly supports all interests tending to advance or benefit the county. Mrs. Monroe’s parents were Alexander and Elsie (McKenzie) Macarthur, natives of Nairnshire, Scotland, where the former was public contractor for years. He died in 1880 and his wife in 1878. They had a family of ten children. Mr. and Mrs. Monroe have nine children: Margaret A., wife of John T. Overton, of Nevada; Alexander, Christina Lee, John T., Eliza J., Rosetta, Elsie, Cora and Lauchlin.

The above County history was written in 1887. The Monroe's were among the earlier settlers of the area that became Bronaugh. The Monroe family appeared in the 1880 federal census for Moundville Township demonstrating that they lived in the area several years before Bronaugh was founded:

Name	age	relationship	Occupation	born
Kenneth Monroe	52	--	Farmer	Scotland
Isabella Monroe	48	wife	Keeping House	Scotland
Margaret Monroe	22	daughter	at home	Upper Canada
Alexander Monroe	20	son	Farmer	Upper Canada
Christina L. Monroe	17	daughter	at home	Missouri
John L. Monroe	15	son	at home	Missouri
Eliza J. Monroe	12	daughter	at home	Missouri
Rosetta	10	daughter	at home	Missouri
Elspet	8	son*	at school	Missouri
Cora	6	daughter	at school	Missouri
Laughlin S.	3	son	--	Missouri

* Note, The census plainly refers to Elspet as a son. However, the county history referred to Elspet as Elsie.

Terri Lynn Pendleton Sanday shared photos and information on her Monroe ancestors:

Kenneth Monroe died February 12, 1921. His death certificate listed his birth date as October 11, 1833 in Iverness, Scotland, son of Thomas Monroe. He was age 87 at the time of his death. Occupation was listed as retired lawyer and he and Isabella lived at 202 E. Ashland in Nevada at the time of his death. He was buried on Febuary 14 at Deepwood Cemetery and the undertaker was Turpin's.

Kenneth had written his will in 1920 and left his belongings to his widow, Isabella and after her death, his property was to be equally divided among his children, Margaret Overton, Alex Monroe, Christine Monroe, John Monroe, Laughlin Monroe, Eliza Monroe and Rosetta Monroe. His daughter, Essie Monroe was to receive the sum of ten dollars. Essie was at the State Hospital.

Left: Grave Marker for Kenneth Monroe in Deepwood Cemetery in Nevada, MO - Isabella's name nor dates were engraved on the marker.

We hope to add a photo of Kenneth and Isabella Monroe here. If you have a scan of one, please let us know.

Isabella Monroe died December 20, 1926 in Nevada. Her death certificate listed her birth date as October 19, 1836 in Iverness, Scotland. It listed her maiden name as McCarty. She was buried at Deepwood Cemetery on December 21, Undertaker Hayes.

Jacob U. Kimrey

Rosetta Monroe Kimrey

Generation No. 2

MARGARET MONROE - In Moore Cemetery at Nevada are J. T. Overton 1858-1922 and Margaret Overton 1858-1949.
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ALEXANDER MONROE 1860 - 1944 and wife Emily 1866 - 1944 are buried at Deepwood Cemetery in Nevada. Beside them are Forest Glenn Monroe 1906 - 1924, Infant son Sept 17, 1898 - Oct. 19, 1899, and Glessie Monroe, Jan 13, 1895 - Oct 14, 1899.
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ELSPET (ELSIE) MONROE - as noted in her father's will, Elsie was at the State hospital

1900 Moundville Census records say she was born Feb 1874 in MO.

1910 Moundville census records say she is 36 yr old.

1920 Washington Twp census records - 43 yr old

1930 " " " " 53 yr old

The info in Ferry Funeral Homes abstracted records simply has Monroe, Elsie, died 8/8/1949, about 73 yr old, born MO, died State Hospital. Single. Father: Kenneth Monroe. State Hospital Cemetery. (Information from Nancy Thompson)
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ROSETTA MONROE was born 02 Apr 1871 in Nevada, Vernon Co, MOand died 17 Jul 1961 in Carterville, Jasper Co, MO. She married JACOB U KIMREY5 24 Jul 1893 in Nevada, Vernon Co, MO son of DANIEL KIMREY. He was born Apr 1865 in IN, and died 1913 in MO

More About ROSETTA MONROE:

Burial: Aft. 17 Jul 1961, Webb City, Jasper Co, MO

Census: 10 Apr 1930, Carterville, Jasper Co, MO

Notes for JACOB U KIMREY:

Cause of Death: - Black lung disease

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State Of Missouri, Quit-Claim Deed-Ulisses G. Kimrey and his wife Rosetta Kimrey to H.W. Hart, (County of Vernon), This indenture, Made on the 25th day of May A.D. One Thousand Nine Hundred andninety-four, by and between Ulisses G. Kimrey and his wife Rosetta Kimrey ofthe County of Vernon and State of Missouri parties of the first part, and H.W. Hart of the County of Vernon and State of Missouri party of the second part...sum of One Hundred and ten Dollars...the West half of the North West corner of Quarter of Section Thirty-six (36) Township Thirty-six (36) of Range Thirty-two (32).

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Census 1900-Webb City, Jasper County, MO-Vol 49 Ed 52 Sheet 11 Line 15

Kimmery, Jacob W April 1865 35 IN

Kimmery, Lozetta W April 1871 28 MO

William S Jan 1892 8 MO

CoraD April 1894 6 MO

Clara D Jan 1896 4 MO

Mattie D Dec 1899 6/12 MO

Note: Kimrey and Lozetta misspelled. Year of Rosetta's birth may be

April 1870.

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United States Government, Census 1910-Carterville, Jasper Co, MO, 84, Sheet 11A,

Jacob Head M W 44 M1 18 IN Unknown UnknownEnglish Trashman

(illegible) W N 25 Y Y

Rosetta Wife F W 40 M1 18 6 6 MO English Washerwoman at home OA Y Y

William E Son M W 18 S MO IN MO English Y YY

Cora Daughter F W 16 S MO IN MO English Y Y Y

Clara Daughter F W 15 S MO IN MO English Y Y Y

Maytie Daughter F W 10 S MO IN MO English Y Y Y

Richard Son M W 5 S MO IN MO N English

Mabel F Daughter F W 2 S MO IN MO.

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More About JACOB U KIMREY:

Burial: 1913, Webb City, Jasper Co, MO18,19

Census: Jun 1900, Webb City, Jasper Co, MO20,21,22

Unknown-Begin: 30 Aug 1883, Nevada, Vernon Co, MO23,24,25

Marriage Notes for ROSETTA MONROE and JACOB KIMREY:

State Of Missouri, Marriage License-Jake Kimery to Rosa E Monroe, (Filed 24/07/1893), Marriage License-State of Missouri-County of Vernon

This License authorizes any Judge, Justice of the Peace, Licensed or Ordained Preacher of the Gospel, or any other person authorized under the laws of this State, to solemnize marriage between Jake Kimery of Nevada, County of Vernon and State of Missouri, who is over the age of twenty-one years; and Rosa E Monroe of Nevada, in the County of Vernon and State of Missouri, who is over the age of eighteen years.

Witness my hand as recorder, with the seal of office hereto affixed, at my office in Nevada this 24th day of July 1893.

By (Seal) Deputy.

J.B. Harvey Recorder.

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State Of Missouri, Marriage Certificate-Jake Kimery to Rosa E Monroe,

(Filed 24/07/1893), State of Missouri-County of Vernon

This is to certify that the undersigned a Probate Judge did, at Nevada in said County, on the 24th day of July A.D. 1893, unite in Marriage the above named persons.

H.P. Gray Judge of Probate Court

The foregoing Certificate of Marriage was filed for Record in my office on the 24th day of July A.D. 1893 at 3 o'clock and -minutes PM.

J.B. Harvey Recorder.
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CYNTHIA MONROE (referred to as Cora in the early census) was born September 12, 1873. She died at the age of 39 of tuberculosis at Webb City in Jasper County. Her husband was F. D. Winebrenner. She was buried at Cartersville Cemetery on April 29, 1913.

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