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.
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]