PETER MONK

Peter Monk, a brother of Simon N. Monk, was born in western New York on the 23d of October, 1829, and was taken to Oxford county, Ontario, by his parents when but a year and a half old. There he resided until the fall of 1862, when he crossed the border into the United States, locating in Wisconsin. In February, 1865, he came to Cedar county, Iowa, and for five years made his home in Tipton. On the expiration of that period he took up his abode on a farm in Fairfield township and for a number of years devoted his attention to its operation, bringing the fields under a high state of cultivation and improvement. In 1893 he disposed of the place, comprising two hundred and forty acres, and has since lived retired in a handsome residence which he purchased at the corner of Seventh and Mulberry streets in Tipton.

Mr. Monk has been married twice. On the 4th of June, 1854, he wedded Miss Elizabeth King, a native of Scotland, who was brought to Ontario by her parents in infancy. She passed away in Tipton on the 21st of March, 1903. On the 6th of September, 1904, Mr. Monk was again married, his second union being with Mrs. Thomas Harris, who died three years later.

At the polls Mr. Monk casts his ballot in support of the men and measures of the republican party, believing that its principles are most conducive to good government. While residing in Fairfield township he capably served as trustee for two terms, filled the office of road supervisor one year and school director the same length of time. He is a devoted member of the Methodist Episcopal church and takes a helpful interest in its work. He has now passed the eightieth milestone of life’s journey and receives the respect and veneration which should ever be accorded one who has traveled thus far on this earthly pilgrimage and whose career has been at all times upright and honorable.