W. H. Monroe
W. H. Monroe, of Sidney, Ohio, was born in Shelby County in 1854. He is a son of John W. and Marian (Beeson) Monroe. Married Laura J. Wilkinson (a daughter of Isaac Wilkinson) October 10, 1876. By this union there were two children, Lulu M., born April 2, 1879, and Jennie A., born Nov. 30, 1880. The latter died July, 1881. Mrs. Monroe died Dec. 7, 1880. He married Edna L. Monroe, of Kentucky, Dec. 1, 1882. By the last marriage they have one child, Violet, born Jan. 1883. Mr. Monroe was engaged for several years as bookkeeper of the Sidney Planing Mills, but in January, 1883. he became an equal partner with P. B. Birch in the concern. Mr. Monroe at the present time is a member of the city council from the fourth ward of Sidney. For history of ancestors, see sketch of Hanson Monroe, of Washington Township.
From History of Shelby County, Ohio; R. Sutton & Co, Philadelphia PA, 1883