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Ellis Harper

Ellis Harper

Male 1899 - 1904  (4 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Ellis Harper was born on 8 Mar 1899 (son of James Alfred Harper and Mary Swilley); died on 4 Jan 1904; was buried in , Beauregard Par., Louisiana, USA.

    Notes:

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

    Buried:
    Shilo Cemetery


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  James Alfred Harper was born in 1870 in Sugartown, Calcasieu Par., Louisiana, USA (son of John Garrett Harper and Elizabeth Ann Monroe); was buried in , Beauregard Par., Louisiana, USA.

    Notes:

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

    Buried:
    Shilo Cemetery

    James married Mary Swilley. Mary was born in 1872; was buried in , Beauregard Par., Louisiana, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Mary Swilley was born in 1872; was buried in , Beauregard Par., Louisiana, USA.

    Notes:

    Mary was the daughter of James and Mary (Singletary) Swilley.

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

    Buried:
    Shilo Cemetery

    Children:
    1. Mason Harper was born on 19 Dec 1890; died on 22 Jul 1891; was buried in , Beauregard Par., Louisiana, USA.
    2. Aubrey Harper was born on 16 Aug 1894; died on 24 Jan 1895; was buried in , Beauregard Par., Louisiana, USA.
    3. Lillian Ruth Harper was born about 1895; and died.
    4. Lottie Harper was born on 23 Dec 1895; died on 16 Mar 1936; was buried in , Beauregard Par., Louisiana, USA.
    5. Earnest H. Harper was born on 11 Dec 1896; died on 15 Sep 1962; was buried in , Beauregard Par., Louisiana, USA.
    6. 1. Ellis Harper was born on 8 Mar 1899; died on 4 Jan 1904; was buried in , Beauregard Par., Louisiana, USA.
    7. Earl Harper was born on 28 Feb 1907; died on 30 Jan 1985; was buried in , Beauregard Par., Louisiana, USA.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  John Garrett Harper was born in Apr 1849 in , , Mississippi, USA; was buried in , Beauregard Par., Louisiana, USA.

    Notes:

    John was the son of Samuel and Mary (Ainsworth) Harper.

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

    Buried:
    Shilo Cemetery

    John married Elizabeth Ann Monroe on 4 Nov 1868 in Sugartown, Beauregard Par., Louisiana, USA. Elizabeth (daughter of Rev. John Anthony Monroe and Sara Ann Levie) 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. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Elizabeth Ann Monroe was born on 1 Oct 1848 in , Talladega Co., Alabama, USA (daughter of Rev. John Anthony Monroe and Sara Ann Levie); died on 4 Dec 1880 in Sugartown, Calcasieu Par., Louisiana, USA; was buried in Sugartown, Calcasieu Par., Louisiana, USA.

    Notes:

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

    Buried:
    Elizabeth was buried at the Shiloh (or Silo) Cemetery.

    Children:
    1. 2. James Alfred Harper was born in 1870 in Sugartown, Calcasieu Par., Louisiana, USA; was buried in , Beauregard Par., Louisiana, USA.
    2. Sarah Evelyn Harper was born on 22 May 1872 in Sugartown, Calcasieu Par., Louisiana, USA; died on 15 Sep 1967; was buried in , Beauregard Par., Louisiana, USA.
    3. John Garrett Harper, Jr. was born in 1874 in Sugartown, Calcasieu Par., Louisiana, USA; died in 1928; was buried in , Beauregard Par., Louisiana, USA.
    4. Mary Katherine Harper was born on 29 Oct 1877 in Sugartown, Calcasieu Par., Louisiana, USA; died on 29 Apr 1948; was buried in , Beauregard Par., Louisiana, USA.
    5. Samuel Harper was born about 1879.


Generation: 4

  1. 10.  Rev. John Anthony Monroe was born on 24 May 1819 in , Robeson Co., North Carolina, USA (son of Duncan Munroe and Nancy Tedder); died on 15 Nov 1893 in Glenmora, Rapides Par., Louisiana, USA; was buried in Glenmora, Rapides Par., Louisiana, USA.

    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.

    . . .

    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]


  2. 11.  Sara Ann Levie was born on 11 Jun 1825 in , Charles Co., Maryland, USA (daughter of Theodore Levi and Elizabeth); died on 24 Feb 1904 in Glenmora, Rapides Par., Louisiana, USA; was buried in Glenmora, Rapides Par., Louisiana, USA.

    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.

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

    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"

    Children:
    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. 5. 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.