George Mason Monroe, M.D.

1858 - 1947  (88 years)

• Name	George Mason Monroe  [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6]
  Suffix	M.D.
  Born	5 Aug 1858	, Talladega Co., Alabama, USA   [2, 5]
  Gender	Male
  Died	26 Jan 1947	Glenmora, Rapides Par., Louisiana, USA   [1, 2, 4, 5, 6]
  Buried	Glenmora, Rapides Par., Louisiana, USA   [2, 4, 6, 7]
  	Glenmora Cemetery
  Person ID	I22532	Munro
  Last Modified	6 Jan 2008

  
  

  Father	Rev. John Anthony Monroe,   b. 24 May 1819, , Robeson Co., North Carolina, USA ,   d. 15 Nov 1893, Glenmora, Rapides Par., Louisiana, USA  (Age 74 years)
  Mother	Sara Ann Levie,   b. 11 Jun 1825, , Charles Co., Maryland, USA ,   d. 24 Feb 1904, Glenmora, Rapides Par., Louisiana, USA  (Age 78 years)
  Married	15 Nov 1842  [8]
  Family ID	F7799	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Martha Frances Thielemann,   b. 17 Jun 1870,   d. 30 May 1961  (Age 90 years)
  Married	10 Feb 1887	Sugartown, Calcasieu Par., Louisiana, USA   [5, 6, 7, 9]
  	The place of marriage of George and Martha has not been confirmed. [7]
  Children	+ 1. Ada Monroe,   b. 30 Nov 1888,   d. 26 Mar 1981, Alexandria, Rapides Par., Louisiana, USA  (Age 92 years)   2. Aubrey Monroe,   b. 30 Nov 1891,   d. 13 Jun 1893  (Age 1 years) + 3. Harold Langly Monroe,   b. 21 Jun 1894,   d. 27 May 1956, Houston, Harris Co., Texas, USA  (Age 61 years) + 4. Lucy Mildred Monroe,   b. 24 Apr 1896,   d. Yes, date unknown + 5. Gladys May Monroe,   b. 22 Jul 1900, Glenmora, Rapides Par., Louisiana, USA ,   d. 28 Oct 1991, Houston, Harris Co., Texas, USA  (Age 91 years) + 6. Grace Margarite Monroe,   b. 29 Mar 1903,   d. 31 Jul 1968, New Orleans, Orleans Par., Louisiana, USA  (Age 65 years)   7. James Herman Monroe,   b. 13 Feb 1908,   d. 13 Feb 1908  (Age 0 years)
  Last Modified	20 Jan 2009
  Family ID	F11172	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

• Notes

  George was born in Alabama in 1858. His father moved the family to Louisiana in 1865, when George was about 7. He grew up on his father's farm, attending country schools at Sugartown and Hineston. He served as a 2nd Lieutenant in the American Civil War. ********** The following is from "History of Louisiana", by Chambers - vol III - p. 99 (published by the American Historical Society Inc. Chicago & New York 1925) Through a long peoriod of forty years Dr. George M. Monroe has been active in the work of the medical profession. His home is at Glenmora in Rapides Parish, and in that locality his name stands for the highest standards of professional and civic ability. He was born in Alabama in 1858 son of John A. and Sara (Levi) Monroe, his father a native of North Carolina, and his mother Maryland. The grandparents of Doctor Monroe were natives of Scotland. John A. lived in Alabama for thirty years, coming to Louisiana in 1865, and followed the trade of a tailor, also was a farmer and planter and for a number of years a local minister of the Methodist Church. He served four years in the American Civil War, being a second lieutenant. He was a democrat in politics. Of eleven children only two are now living, George M. and Jefferson Davis. The latter is a truck farmer at Tioga, Louisiana. George grew up on his father's farm, attended country schools at Sugartown and Hineston, and from the age of 19 was entirely dependent upon his own exertions. He earned the money that put him through the Alabama Medical College at Mobile, from which he graduated in 1884. For eight years he practiced in Rapides Parish, and then for five years was engaged in the work of his profession in New Mexico. On returning to Louisiana he took a post graduate course in Tulane University during 1897-98, and in the latter year located at Glenmore, where for a quarter of a century he has been busy in a general practice. More recently he has been limiting his practice, the great amount of riding and driving having entailed heavy demands upon his health and strength. He has been local railway surgeon for a number of years and is a member of the Railway Surgeons Association. Doctor Monroe married, in 1889, Miss Martha Thielemann, a native of Sugartown, Louisiana. Seven children were born to their marriage and five are now living: Ada, wife of E. O. Pringle, a merchant at Glenmora; Harold L., a railway clerk at Portland, Arkansas; Mildred, wife of Homer C. Lee, a lawyer at Dallas, Texas; Gladys, a school teacher; and Grace at home. Dr. Monroe has taken a prominent part in Masonry, being affiliated with the Lodge, the Royal Arch Chapter, the Council, the Scottish Rite Consistory and the Shrine, and has served in the offices of master, high priest and thrice illustrious master. Both he and his wife are members of the Eastern Star, and he is a democrat in politics. During his residence in New Mexico, he served a term as county commissioner. ********** The following appears to be a record of medical payments kept by Dr. Monroe. 29 Apr 1905 - Receipts for medical visits M S. S. Akins & Son to Geo M. Monroe MD professional servics from 31 Jul 1900 tp 5 Sep 1900 5 visits at 5.00 = $25.00 1 visits of Extra charge = $10.00 other charges Surgical special Medicine $15.00 Credits, by cash $30.00 Amount due $20.00 ********** In 1880, he was working as a school teacher in Sugartown, Louisiana and living with his sister, Catherine. He put himself through medical school graduating from the Alabama Medical College in Mobile, Alabama in 1884 or 1885. After graduation, he practiced medicine for eight years in Elmer, Louisiana (population 22 when he arrived) and Rapides Parish, Louisiana. In 1887, he married Martha Thielemann. One descendant, Lonnie Elaine Monroe, has stated that all of their children were adopted, but that is not believed to be true. In about 1892, the family moved to Eddie, New Mexico (later named Carlsbad), where George continued his profession and served a term as county commissioner. On returning to Louisiana, he took a post graduate course at Tulane University during 1897-98, and in the latter year he was one of the first to settle in Glenmora, Louisiana, where he farmed for a time but for many years he had a very busy general practice there. It is said that he always kept a carriage ready or a horse saddled, night and day, in case he was called out on a medical emergency. He also served as the local railway surgeon for a number of years and was a member of the Railway Surgeons Association. George was one of the first settlers in Glenmora, Louisiana and in addition to his medical practice, he did some farming. He was a member of the Methodist Church, and was a Democrat by politics. On 20 Apr 1889, George bought land in Rapides Parish for $150. He bought more land on 9 May 1899 for $400, on which he was restricted "from the manufacture or sale of intoxicating liquers except for medical purposes." On 9 Apr 1903, he sold some land to J. D. Stalsby. He sold more land on 26 Sep 1904, and on 9 Aug 1913. Doctor Monroe took a prominent part in Masonry. He was initiated at the Glenmora Masonic Lodge Number 356 on 18 May 1912. He was affiliated with the Arch Chapter, the Council, the Scottish Rite Consistory and the Shrine. He served in the offices of master, high priest and was three times the illustrious master. Both he and his wife were members of the Eastern Star. On 29 May 1913 he gave the building that became Glenmore Lodge #356 F&AM, however, he leased the downstairs offices for the sum of $1 for 99 years. He called it the lawyer story of the lodge building. While he was practicing medicine, George would get up every morning and harness up his horse and buggy for the day just in case someone needed him in a hurry. then at night he would saddle up his horse and put him in a stall. Doctors traveled a lot in those days. On 26 Jan 1947, George and his wife walked to church as they did every Sunday. As the service was being dismissed that evening, the couple were standing. Elmer Melder was standing behind him and saw him go down. Elmer helped to get Dr. Monroe up, but he was dead. George lived most of his life in Glenmora, Louisiana where his name stood for the highest standards of professional and civic ability. Compiled and edited by Allen Alger, Genealogist, Clan Munro Association, USA [6, 10]

  
  

• Sources

  [S273] Clan Munro files - Gossell, Deborah Dale, Deborah Dale Gossell, Descendants of John Anthony Monroe, Rev. - p. 1, 10, 19 (Reliability: 3). [S191] Clan Munro files - Steely, DeAnn Monroe, DeAnn Monroe Steely, Descendants of Duncan Munroe - prepared 4 Nov 2002 - p. 2, 7 (Reliability: 3). [S588] Clan Munro files - Nagel, Elaine, Elaine Nagel, Family group record for John Anthony Monroe and Sara Ann Le vie - undated (Reliability: 3). [S588] Clan Munro files - Nagel, Elaine, Elaine Nagel, Descendants of John Anthony Monroe, Rev. - compiled by Elai ne Nagel (Reliability: 3). [S588] Clan Munro files - Nagel, Elaine, Elaine Nagel, Email from Elaine Nagel - 15 Nov 1998 (Reliability: 3). [S588] Clan Munro files - Nagel, Elaine, Elaine Nagel, Elaine Nagel - genealogy - Jun 1995 (Reliability: 3). [S273] Clan Munro files - Gossell, Deborah Dale, Deborah Dale Gossell, Descendants of John Anthony Monroe, Rev. - p. 10, 19 (Reliability: 3). [S191] Clan Munro files - Steely, DeAnn Monroe, DeAnn Monroe Steely, Descendants of Duncan Munroe - prepared 4 Nov 2002 - p. 2 (Reliability: 3). [S191] Clan Munro files - Steely, DeAnn Monroe, DeAnn Monroe Steely, Descendants of Duncan Munroe - prepared 4 Nov 2002 - p. 7 (Reliability: 3). [S588] Clan Munro files - Nagel, Elaine, Elaine Nagel, "Munro Clan" by Elaine (Monroe) Nagel - Summer 1996 - Vol 1 , #2 (Reliability: 3).