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

George H. Munroe
Member of the Illinois Senate
In office
1895–1899
Personal details
Born(1844-09-24)September 24, 1844
Brownville, New York
DiedFebruary 1, 1912(1912-02-01) (aged 67)
Daytona, Florida
Political partyRepublican
OccupationBusinessman, politician
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Biography

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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]

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  1. ^ Raum, Green B. (1900). History of Illinois Republicanism. Chicago: Rollins Publishing Company. p. 562. Retrieved April 3, 2023 – via 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. ^ "Falls Dead In Bathroom-George H. Munroe, Florida Orange Grower, Victim of Apoplexy". The Evening Star. Daytona, Florida. February 2, 1912. p. 15. Retrieved April 3, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
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