Rev. John Anthony Monroe

Notes:

The 1850 census shows John living in Taladega County, Alabama (house number 532) and working as a tailor. In the 1860 census, he and his family were living near Sylacauga, Taladega County, Alabama. He was still a tailor with real property worth $700 and personal property worth $700. The Louisiana Masonic Grand lodge had John listed as a farmer.

On 12 Aug 1981, Elbra A. Monroe said that John Anthony was living in North Carolina when Yankees came through and burned and killed his cattle, and knocked down fences. He then packed up and moved away. He said he got this information from a book by Joanne Coker Graves. He may have meant Alabama because he was living there from at least 1844 to 1860.

On 1 Jan 1863, John enlisted at Coosa County, Alabama and was assigned to Company B, 2nd Battalion of Hilliard's Legion. On 2 Jul 1863, he became ill and was sent to the hospital in Chattanooga.

He and Sara lived in Alabama until about 1865 when they moved to Mississippi for a short time and then settled in Louisiana, where he continued working as a tailor. He also was a farmer and planter, and for a number of years served as a local minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

On 8 Nov 1873, at the fourth Quarterly Conference held at Liberty Grove Church, J. A. Monroe was duely recommended by the Conference for Elders Orders. On 29 Dec 1873, he signed the following statement: "I firmly believe in the doctrines and discipline of the M.E.C. South and will conform to her rules in all my Ministrations." He later became a local minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church.

The following constitutes part of John's religious record:

1874: Elected elder but not ordained
1875: Elder
1877: Natchitoches Circuit
1879: Allowance 300 receipts 37.75
1880: Many Circuit, Allowance 140 receipts 22.50
1881: Allowance 150 receipts 25
1885: converted R. M. Blocker in 1871

1881 - membership: 154, collected for Bishop: 1.05, collected for Conference Claimants: 2.00, Allowance for Preacher in charge: 200.00, Receipts of preacher in charge: 81.20, Allowance for Presiding Elder: 20.00, Receipts for Presiding Elder: 5.00, Collected for Foreign Missions: 5.00, Collected for Domestic Missions: 2.00 - listed in Shreveport District.

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The following is from Book Q, page 529, Rapides Parish, Louisiana land transactions:

21 Mar 1892

John Anthony gives to Jefferson Davis Monroe Eighty Acres with all the buildings, said tract of land as described, given unto the said Jefferson D. Monroe by the said John A. Monroe did move over and agree to and with the said Jefferson D. Monroe that he would warrant and forever deferred the above described property against the claims of all persons. The conditions of this _____ for are as follows to wit: that the said Jefferson D. Monroe, shall support maintain and keep in sickness and in health his father John A. Monroe and his mother Sara A. Monroe to the end of their natural lives, providing for there all necessary food and receiveth and paying all necessary debts made by them, or either of them in any way or manner whatsoever to the end of both or either of their natural lives.

It states that Jefferson D. Monroe declares to this Notary that the conditions of the foregoing is understood by him and that he accepts the property and the conditions there in expressed and that he has bound and obligated himself and bound himself to the foregoing conditions expressed.

The Notary said that John A Monroe exhibited to him the certificate required by law showing the payment of any taxes due to date. Then it says that the afore mentioned is understood by him and agreed to by him.

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John Anthony Monroe of Rapides Parish gives to Jefferson Davis Monroe of same residence Eighty acres and all buildings free of taxes and all leins and unto his heirs this said tract of land. The conditions of this: that the said Jefferson Davis Monroe shall support maintain and keep in sickness and in health his father John Anthony and his mother Sarah Ann Monroe to the end of their natural lives providing for there all necessary food and paying all necessary debts made by them or either of them in anyway or manner whatsoever to the end of both or either of their natural lives. Jefferson D. Monroe declares to the Notary that the conditions of the foregoing are understood to him and that he will keep the property and the conditions therein expressed and that he has bound and obligated himself for the support of his father John Anthony Monroe and his mother Sara A. Monroe to the end of both or either of their natural lives.

signed 26 Nov 1892 - Notary Pickirey A. S???auy
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Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA

Buried:
John was buried at the Campground Cemetery. His tombstone read "Rev. Aged 74 yrs 5 mo's & 21 Days"

John married Sara Ann Levie on 15 Nov 1842. Sara (daughter of Theodore Levi and Elizabeth) was born on 11 Jun 1825 in , Charles Co., Maryland, USA; died on 24 Feb 1904 in Glenmora, Rapides Par., Louisiana, USA; was buried in Glenmora, Rapides Par., Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Raphael J. Monroe was born on 23 Sep 1843 in , Talladega Co., Alabama, USA; and died.
2. Cornelius T. Monroe was born on 25 Feb 1845 in , Talladega Co., Alabama, USA; died on 1 Jun 1864 in Morristown, Hamblen Co., Tennessee, USA.
3. Elizabeth Ann Monroe was born on 1 Oct 1848 in , Talladega Co., Alabama, USA; died on 4 Dec 1880 in Sugartown, Calcasieu Par., Louisiana, USA; was buried in Sugartown, Calcasieu Par., Louisiana, USA.
4. Catherine C. Monroe was born on 30 Nov 1850 in , Talladega Co., Alabama, USA; died on 21 Aug 1902; was buried in Sugartown, Beauregard Par., Louisiana, USA.
5. Anthony Levi Monroe was born on 12 Jan 1852 in , Talladega Co., Alabama, USA; died on 1 Feb 1917 in Glenmora, Rapides Par., Louisiana, USA; was buried in Glenmora, Rapides Par., Louisiana, USA.
6. Rev. William Wrightman Monroe was born on 4 Jul 1855 in , Talladega Co., Alabama, USA; died on 16 Feb 1903 in Hillsboro, Hill Co., Texas, USA; was buried in Hillsboro, Hill Co., Texas, USA.
7. George Mason Monroe, M.D. was born on 5 Aug 1858 in , Talladega Co., Alabama, USA; died on 26 Jan 1947 in Glenmora, Rapides Par., Louisiana, USA; was buried in Glenmora, Rapides Par., Louisiana, USA.
8. Jefferson Davis Monroe was born on 13 Nov 1860 in , Talladega Co., Alabama, USA; died on 13 Oct 1935 in Tioga, Rapides Par., Louisiana, USA; was buried in Tioga, Rapides Par., Louisiana, USA.
9. John Beauregard Monroe was born on 13 Nov 1860 in , Talladega Co., Alabama, USA; died about 1864 in , , Alabama, USA.

Notes:

Duncan and Nancy migrated to Talladega County, Alabama from Robeson County, North Carolina.

Duncan is found on the 1850 census of Talladega County, Alabama where he is listed as a 66 year-old farmer who was born in Scotland.

Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA

Died:
Duncan died in a part of Talladega County, Alabama that was incorporated into Clay County, Alabama in 1866.

Duncan married Nancy Tedder on 14 May 1812 in , Robeson Co., North Carolina, USA. Nancy was born on 17 Sep 1786 in , Robeson Co., North Carolina, USA; died on 25 Mar 1864 in , Talladega Co., Alabama, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Nancy was the daughter of William and Martha Tedder.

Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA

Notes:

Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA