About James Munroe
Lived 1815 – 1869 (aged 53). James Munroe was an American politician.
James Munroe (November 24, 1815 – June 7, 1869) was an American politician from New York.
Life He was the son of Nathan Munro (1791–1839) and Cynthia (Champlin) Munro (1796–1877). He was born in that part of the Town of Camillus which was separated in 1829 as the Town of Elbridge, in Onondaga County, New York. He married Caroline A. Clark, and they had two children.
He was a member of the New York State Senate (22nd D.) from 1852 to 1855, sitting in the 75th, 76th, 77th and 78th New York State Legislatures.
He died in Elbridge, and was buried at the Oakwood Cemetery in Syracuse.
State Senator Allen Munroe (1819–1884) was his brother; Assemblyman Squire Manro (1757–1835) was his grandfather.
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Who was James Munroe?
American politician (1815–1869)
When was James Munroe born?
James Munroe was born on 24 November 1815.
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James Munroe died on 7 June 1869.
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James Munroe was a politician.
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James Munroe was American.
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· DBpedia: James Munroe (New York politician)
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