- THOMAS H. MONROE, farmer, Sec. 1; P.O. Albion, Dane Co.;
native of Wisconsin; born in
- Albion, Dane Co., Jan. 10, 1854; son of Orin R. MONROE and
Sarah COON, who came to Wisconsin about 1844, and settled in
Dane Co.; they had three children, two sons - Arthur R. and Thomas
H. Mr. MONROE came to Rock Co. about 1855; he died March 12,
1878; all who knew him mourn his loss; although not a representative
man of the people, he was highly honored and respected for his
good qualities; through his industry, he accumulated a very comfortable
home for his family; was a kind and indulgent parent and faithful
husband; when he first came to Wisconsin he met with a misfortune
which crippled his foot for life; although a cripple he never
flinched from his labors; he was a remarkably industrious man.
Thomas H. married Miss Sabra P. KNAPP, daughter of Asher KNAPP
and Amy PHILIPS; they have one child - Ray Merwin, born June
8, 1878. Family attend the "Albion" Seventh Day Baptist
Church. The homestead contains about 240 acres, 100 under cultivation,
valued at $50 and $40 per acres.
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- Taken from "The History of Rock County, Wis."
(c)1879, pp. 847-848.
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- Courtesy of Carol
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