Shaver, F. A., Arthur P. Rose, R. F. Steele, and A. E. Adams, compilers. "An Illustrated History of Central Oregon." ("Embracing Wasco, Sherman, Gilliam, Wheeler, Crook, Lake, & Klamath Counties") Spokane, WA: Western Historical Publishing Co., 1905. p. 591. RODERICK F. MUNROE is well known as the host of the Hotel Grand in Arlington, a popular resort and well patronized by the traveling public. The house is first class in every respect and under the skillful management of Mr. Munroe is made an excellent place for the entertainment of the public. Roderick F. Monroe was born in Aberdeen, on January 4, 1855. His father, John Munroe, was born in Scotland and was a well-to-do former there. He had sold his property expecting to migrate to the United States but died before that journey occurred. He married Ann Glennie, a native of Scotland, who remained there until 1855. In his native place, our subject was well educated and worked on a farm until May 3, 1870 when he embarked at Glasgow for Ontario. He settled near Colburn and there began to work for wages. In May, 1871, he came to New York and wrought on a farm and in digging iron ore for seven years. In 1878, he completed the journey to the Willamette valley, having determined to try his fortune in the west. He wrought for wages on a farm and also for the Western Union Telegraph Company for three years then he came to this section which was then embraced in Wasco county, it being 1881, and engaged in sheep herding. For three years, he was occupied in that business and then he purchased a band of sheep for himself. For twelve years after that, wool growing was the industry which Mr. Munroe followed with good success. At that time, he sold his property, sheep and all, and went to Wyoming. Seven months later he returned to Condon and in 1899, in company with A. J. Shelton, purchased the Hotel Grand at Arlington. for a year they operated it together then Mr. Munroe bought Mr. Shelton's interest and since that time has operated the hotel himself. It is a first class house, complete in all its arrangements and is a splendid place for entertainment. In April, 1899, Mr. Munroe married Mrs. Luella McCurry, who was born in Missouri, in 1859. Mr. Munroe is a member of the blue lodge and the Royal Arch chapter of the Masons and also belongs to the I.O.O.F. He is a good strong Republican and a member of the Presbyterian church. He is an enterprising citizen, well esteemed, and always ready to assist in everything that tends to build up the country. ******************* Submitted to the Oregon Bios. Project in January 2011 by Diana Smith. Submitter has no additional information about the person(s) or family mentioned above.