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Family HistoryFamily History - Monroe R. Amsden


Key:1.“+” before a child’s name indicates the child has their own entry in the next generation.
 2.“born xxxx” indicates the child is under 18 years of age so the birth date is not shown.
This family history features Monroe R. Amsden and two of his descendants down to the second generation.


First and Second Generations
1. Monroe R. Amsden,1 born 12 April 1849 in Belvidere, Boone County, Illinois, the son of Noah C. Amsden and Sarah Hulbert; twin;1, 2, 3, 4 died 22 October 1921.1 Monroe married Francis ‘Frank’ Hinds4 (born ca. 1864 in Iowa, parents not determined;4, 5 Frank died 3 December 19385). Monroe and Frank are buried in Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota.1, 5

Children of Monroe R. Amsden and Francis ‘Frank’ Hinds:

 2i. Donna H. Amsden, born ca. 1892 in Iowa.4
 3ii. Francis H. Amsden, born ca. 1899 in Iowa.4

  1. Find a Grave (website). Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, M. R. Amsden, born: 1849; died: 22 October 1921 [from record].
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1870, Iowa, Dubuque County, Dubuque, Page No. 47, family of N. C. Amsden (50, New York, produce dealer); Sarah Amsden (45, New York); Charles Amsden (21, Illinois, book keeper); Monroe Amsden (21, Illinois, clk, book store); William Amsden (19, Illinois, clk, drug store); Ella Amsden (17, Illinois); Mary Lucas (23, Bohemia, domestic servt); Kate McCanna (22, Iceland, domestic servt).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1880, Iowa, Dubuque County, Dubuque, Enumeration District 174, Page No. 1A, family of N. C. Amsden (54, N.Y., cmmr. mercht); wife Sarah S. Amsden (52, N.Y.); son C. M. Amsden (31, Ill., twin, cmmr. mercht); son M. R. Amsden (31, Ill., twin, cmmr. agent); son W. S. Amsden (29, Ill, druggist); mother Anna H. Amsden (80, N.Y.); daughter Ellen Amsden (24, Ill.); son [sic, probably grandson] Melvin Amsden (4, Iowa); son [sic, probably grandson] Chas. M. Amsden (1, Iowa); servant Martha Qualy (20, Ireland, servant).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Minnesota, Hennepin County, Minneapolis City, Enumeration District 82, Sheet No. 11B, family of Monroe R. Amsden (70, Illinois); wife Frank H. Amsden (55, Iowa); daughter Donna H. Amsden (28, Iowa, teacher); daughter Francis H. Amsden (21, Iowa).
  5. Find a Grave (website). Lakewood Cemetery, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, Mrs. Frank Hinds Amsden, born: 1864; died: 3 December 1938 [from record].