John MONROE

MONROE, GOSS, DANN, MOFFETT

Posted By: Sarah Thorson Little (email)
Date: 7/5/2008 at 12:03:27

[Jane aka Jennie (Monroe) Dann, wife of George Dann of Troy Township, Wright County, Iowa]

The Hood River Glacier
Hood River, Oregon
February 6, 1903

John Monroe, and old and highly respected citizen of Hood River Valley, died at his late residence near Idlewilde Cemetery, on Monday, February 2, 1903, ated 87 years, 4 months and 6 days. Deceased was born in Zanesville, Ohio, September 27, 1815. In 1856 he moved to the state of Iowa, where he resided until 1877, when he went to California and lived there two years. In 1879 Mr. Monroe came to Hood River and resided here until his death. His death was due to old age. Deceased was an upright citizen, a kind neighbor, and was highly esteemed by a large circle of friends.

He was the father of 12 children, six sons and six daughters, six of whom survive him, Warren of Eureka, California, John W. of Walla Walla and Levi of Clarkson, Washington, Mrs. Leah Goss of Cheyenne, Wyoming, Mrs. Jane Dann of Eagle Grove, Iowa and Mrs. Amanda Moffett of Oklahoma.

At the request of the deceased, his funeral service was preached by Rev. J. L. Hershner on Wednesday at the Methodist-Episcopal chapel, Pine Grove, followed by burial in Pine Grove Cemetery.

CARD OF THANKS

The relatives of the late John Monroe desire to express their thanks to the good people, neighbors and friends, who showed their kindness in helping to care for Mr. Monroe in his last days. They are friends indeed.