Era Faye Clapp

Notes:

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

Buried:
Woodbine Cemetery

Era married William Gene Ballou on 7 Jan 1946 in , Eddy Co., New Mexico, USA. William was born about 1927; was buried in Artesia, Eddy Co., New Mexico, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

John was the son of William and Nancy (Holland) Clapp.

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Buried:
Woodbine Cemetery

John married Cora Margarite Monroe on 26 Oct 1915 in Snyder, , Texas, USA. Cora (daughter of Rev. William Wrightman Monroe and Margaret Wells) was born on 8 Jun 1889 in , , Louisiana, USA; died on 2 Nov 1968 in Carlsbad Caverns, New Mexico, USA; was buried in Artesia, Eddy Co., New Mexico, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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

Buried:
Woodbine Cemetery

Notes:

Rev. William Wrightman (or Wainwright) Monroe

When William was about 10 years old, his father moved the family to Louisiana. In 1872, William was converted to the Methodist Church and in 1876, he was licensed to exhort in the M.E. Church, South. In 1886, he was ordained a deacon in Baton Rouge by Bishop Keener.

The 1880 census of Calcasciu Parish, Louisiana lists William as a farmer.

The following letter was found at Centenary College which is listed as the holder of the Methodist Episcopal Church South, LA Conference Archives:

"To the Bishop and members of the 40th Annual Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South to be held at Baton Rouge Jan 6th 1886.

Dear Fathers and Bretheren,

William Monroe having been for five yers consecutively a local preacher and having been duly examined by the Quarterly Conference of Spring Creek Circuit of Alexandiria District of the Louisiana Annual Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South. Is hereby recommended as a suitable person to be ordained Deacon.

Signed in behalf of said Quarterly Conference. W.W. Cornell P. E." (One of William's children was given the middle name of Cornell - Marshall Cornell Monroe - born 1894.)

On the back of the letter it was signed William Wrightman Monroe. Also where his name appeared in the body of the letter someone had inserted "Wrightman" above his name.

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After his death, the following obituary appeared in a local newspaper:

Rev. W. W. Monroe, was born 4 Jul 1855 in Talladega County, Alabama and died 16 Feb 1903 near Hillsboro, Hill County, Texas. In the fall of 1865 his father Rev. John Monroe moved to Louisiana. He was married 6 Sep 1874 to Miss Margaret Wells to whom were born nine children, eight of whom live to mourn their loss. He was converted in 1872 and licensed to exhort in the M. E. Church, South, in 1876 by Elder Cobb. He was licensed to preach in 1879 by Rev. J. D. Harper and was ordained deacon in 1886 at Baton Rouge by Bishop Keener. He never joined the Conference, but always assisted his pastor, besides keeping up from one to three regular appointments; also served as a supply on the Hemphill circuit one year. He died of congestion of the bowels caused by a complication of liver and kidney troubles. Everything was done that medical skill could do, yet his illness was very brief. He realized his condition and among his last words were expressions of his readiness to go at God's command, and said to his sorrowing wife, "Weep not; it is the Lord's will. God will take care of you."
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Buried:
Vaughn Cemetery

William married Margaret Wells on 6 Sep 1874. Margaret was born on 26 Jan 1855 in , , Georgia, USA; died on 9 Mar 1925; was buried in Glenmora, Rapides Par., Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Margaret was the daughter of Jesse and Phoebe (Mathis) Wells.

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

Buried:
Campground Cemetery

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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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]

Notes:

Sara (or Sarah) Ann Levie (or Levi) was the daughter of Theodore J. and Elizabeth (Wheatley) Levie.

All but one census record says Sara was born in Alabama. The one exception says she was born in Maryland. The 1840 census of Talladage County, Alabama lists only one Levi family, and the same person, who was probably Sara's father, is found in Maryland in 1830. This strengthens the belief that Sara was born in Maryland.

Mary Cooper Smith, says that Sara's full name was Sarah Anne Rose Elgin Levie.

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Buried:
Sara was buried at Campground Cemetery in Glenmore, Louisiana. Her tombstone reads: "Sarah A. Monroe - Daughter of J. & E. Levie Wife of J. A. Monroe"