William
MUNROE
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Born: 28 October 1742
William had an active role in U.S. Revolutionary War.
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William MUNROE died 30 October 1827 in Lexington, Massachusetts, USA.
m. Polly Rogers
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His obituary from the American Mercury (CT), Nov. 20, 1820, p. 1 reports: Death of another Revolutionary Hero.
Died, at Lexington, on Monday, 29th ult. Col. William Munroe, aged 86. Col. M. was orderly sergeant in the battle of Lexington, April 19, 1775, the commencement of the revolutionary war. On the night of the 18th previous, when several British soldiers[who?] were seen proceeding on horseback towards the town, with the supposed intention of arresting John Hancock and Samuel Adams, Col. M. commanded the sergeant's guard, stationed for their protection at the house where those prescribed patriots were resident in Lexington. On the receipt of intelligence that 800 British troops were secretly marching the same route, Messrs. Hancock and Adams were persuaded to retire to Woburn, and Col. M. with is party joined the Lexington company,who were immediately after attacked before sunrise of the 1st,by the whole British force, and about 20 of the Lexington militia killed or wounded....Read full story
Death — 182730 October 1827
Lexington, Massachusetts, USA
He died at the age of 85.
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Last updated: 2/12/2025 12:02:49 PM
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