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John Benson Monroe

John Benson Monroe

Male 1843 - 1914  (71 years)

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  1. 1.  John Benson MonroeJohn Benson Monroe was born in 1843 in New York, New York Co., New York, USA; died in Nov 1914 in Algona, King Co., Washington, USA.

    Notes:

    In 1850, John was living with his parents in Providence, New York.

    The Rev. John Benson Monroe also appears to be called James. He married the daughter of Theodore V. Bishop. He was a "Methodist Episcopal Minister". From 1875 to 1887, he was on probation at nine churches and was finally ordained in 1888. He then served as pastor at six churches from 1888 to 1901. In 1901 he requested supernumary status because of his health. He retired in 1907 and moved to Algona, King Co., Washington for his health.

    Ref: Clan Munro files - Monroe, Douglas James
    "The Monroe Book" by Dr. Joan S. Guilford - New York Unconnected Monroes

    Family/Spouse: Emma Bishop. Emma was born about 1845; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. John Monroe  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Aug 1885 in Hillsboro, North Dakota; died on 18 Jan 1955 in Vancouver, , British Columbia, Canada; was buried in Ocean View Cem..


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  John MonroeJohn Monroe Descendancy chart to this point (1.John1) was born on 23 Aug 1885 in Hillsboro, North Dakota; died on 18 Jan 1955 in Vancouver, , British Columbia, Canada; was buried in Ocean View Cem..

    Notes:

    John married the daughter of James and Catherine (Sexton) McClellan. He enjoyed playing baseball, bowling and duck hunting. We was good at making things. He adopted the initial "W." and called himself John W. Monroe.

    He worked as a delivery contractor for Sun. When he retired, on 15 Oct 1954, Sun gave him a pension of $60 per month and $1500 for his truck.

    John's father was a Methodist minister, but John did the "unthinkable" - he married a Catholic. This seems to have severed all ties to his family.

    Ref: Clan Munro files - Monroe, Douglas James

    Family/Spouse: Elizabeth Olive McClellan. Elizabeth was born on 9 May 1882 in Waterton, Minnesota; died on 20 Jan 1971 in Vancouver, , British Columbia, Canada; was buried in Valley View Cem.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 3. Lorna Catherine Monroe  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 4 Jun 1904 in Vancouver, , British Columbia, Canada; died on 30 Apr 1980 in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada.
    2. 4. John Lewis Monroe  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 1 Nov 1909 in Vancouver, , British Columbia, Canada; died on 30 Jul 1991 in Vancouver, , British Columbia, Canada.
    3. 5. Living  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 3

  1. 3.  Lorna Catherine MonroeLorna Catherine Monroe Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.John1) was born on 4 Jun 1904 in Vancouver, , British Columbia, Canada; died on 30 Apr 1980 in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada.

    Notes:

    Lorna and Cornelious had 4 children. They both enjoyed golf. Cornelious liket the outdoors and hiking and enjoyed a good cigar. When he retired, he devoted a lot of time to his hobby, lapidary. He had a famous display. His stories enthralled children.

    Lorna was a public school teacher. She earned her degree in Education from UBC.

    Ref: Clan Munro files - Monroe, Douglas James

    Family/Spouse: Cornelious J. Hallisey. Cornelious was born in 5 Jan; died in in Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 4.  John Lewis MonroeJohn Lewis Monroe Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.John1) was born on 1 Nov 1909 in Vancouver, , British Columbia, Canada; died on 30 Jul 1991 in Vancouver, , British Columbia, Canada.

    Notes:

    John "Lew" was noted for his collection of "junk" and his ability to convert it for use in the classroom or around the home. He spent his life on education, first as a high school teacher and then "retired" to be an administrator. He earned a B.Eng. at UBC in Mechanical Engineering and Education.

    John's first wife, Gladys, finished high school and then entered the convent in Victoria and taught school for five years. Uncertain of becoming a nun, she left and worked in a stock broker's office until she married John. Gladys was the daughter of Henry and ? (O'Neil) Parker.

    After the death of his first wife, John married Helen, a long time friend of the family. Helen eventually developed Alzhimer's Disease and had to be institutionalized at Rosewood Manor.

    Ref: Clan Munro files - Monroe, Douglas James

    John married Gladys Mary Parker on 10 Feb 1938 in Vancouver, , British Columbia, Canada. Gladys was born on 2 May 1912 in Vancouver, , British Columbia, Canada; died on 6 Jun 1968 in Rome, Italy. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 6. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 7. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 8. Bruce Monroe  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 May 1944 in Vancouver, , British Columbia, Canada; died on 23 Feb 1994 in Toms River, Ocean Co., New Jersey, USA.
    4. 9. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 10. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    6. 11. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

    John married Helen on 26 Jul 1969. Helen was born about 1911; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  3. 5.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (2.John2, 1.John1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 12. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 13. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 14. Living  Descendancy chart to this point


Generation: 4

  1. 6.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (4.John3, 2.John2, 1.John1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 7.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (4.John3, 2.John2, 1.John1)

  3. 8.  Bruce MonroeBruce Monroe Descendancy chart to this point (4.John3, 2.John2, 1.John1) was born on 3 May 1944 in Vancouver, , British Columbia, Canada; died on 23 Feb 1994 in Toms River, Ocean Co., New Jersey, USA.

    Notes:

    Bruce was director of sales at Philips. He died of lung cancer.

    Ref: Clan Munro files - Monroe, Douglas James

    Bruce married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 15. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 16. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 17. Living  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 9.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (4.John3, 2.John2, 1.John1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  5. 10.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (4.John3, 2.John2, 1.John1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 11.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (4.John3, 2.John2, 1.John1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  7. 12.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (5.Living3, 2.John2, 1.John1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  8. 13.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (5.Living3, 2.John2, 1.John1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  9. 14.  LivingLiving Descendancy chart to this point (5.Living3, 2.John2, 1.John1)

    Living married Living [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 18. Living  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 19. Living  Descendancy chart to this point


  

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