George H. Munroe Explained

George H. Munroe
Birth Date:24 September 1844
Birth Place:Brownville, New York
Death Place:Daytona, Florida
Occupation:Businessman, politician
Signature:Signature of George H. Munroe (1844–1912).png
Party:Republican
Office:Member of the Illinois Senate
Term Start:1895
Term End:1899

George H. Munroe (September 24, 1844  - February 1, 1912) was an American businessman and politician.

Biography

Munroe was born in Brownville, New York on September 24, 1844.[1] In 1849, Munroe moved to Illinois with his parents. He went to the public schools. In 1862, Munroe moved to Joliet, Illinois. He was involved with the grocery business in Joliet. Munroe also was involved in the real estate and mortgage loan business.

Munroe served in the Illinois Senate from 1895 to 1899 and was a Republican.

In later life, Munroe was an orange grower in Florida. He died suddenly from a stroke while he was in his bathroom at his winter home in Daytona.[2] [3]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Raum, Green B. . History of Illinois Republicanism . Rollins Publishing Company . Chicago . 562 . 1900 . 2023-04-03 . Internet Archive.
  2. Directory of the Legislature of Illinois of 1897, J. L. Pickering-editor, Springfield, Illinois: 1897, Biographical Sketch of George H. Munroe, pp. 49-50
  3. News: Falls Dead In Bathroom-George H. Munroe, Florida Orange Grower, Victim of Apoplexy . . Daytona, Florida . 15 . February 2, 1912 . 2023-04-03 . Newspapers.com.