Allen Munroe

Allen Munroe (March 10, 1819 – October 6, 1884) was an American merchant, manufacturer, banker and politician from New York.

In 1846, he married Julia Townsend (1824–1906), daughter of Mayor of Albany John Townsend (1783–1854), and granddaughter of Chief Justice Ambrose Spencer (1765–1848).

The Munroes traveled for a year around Europe, upon their return settled in Syracuse, and had ten children.

In Syracuse, Munroe engaged in milling, manufacturing and banking.

State Senator James Munroe (1815–1869) was his brother; Assemblyman Squire Manro (1757–1835) was his grandfather.