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James Bell Monk 1830–1863 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1830

Birth Location: Russell County, Virginia

Death Date: 13 Aug 1863

Death Location: Russell, Virginia, United States

Father: Charles Monk

Mother: Nancy Elliott

Spouse(s): Rebecca Litton

Children(s): Samuel Monk, Charles Monk, Vincent Monk, Elizabeth Monk, Mary Monk, Elijah Monk, Owen Monk

In 1830, James Bell Monk entered the world in Russell County, Virginia, born to Charles Hayes Monk And Nancy Ann Elliott. In 1860, James Bell Monk resided in War Gap, Hawkins County, Hancock, Tennessee, USA. James Bell Monk married Rebecca Jane Litton, and had children including Charles Fayette Monk, Elijah James Monk, Elizabeth Evelina Monk, Mary Monk, Owen Bernt Monk, Samuel Eli Monk, Vincent Soloman Monk. James Bell Monk passed away in 1863 in Russell, Virginia, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1830, James Bell Monk entered the world in Russell County, Virginia, born to Charles Hayes Monk And Nancy Ann Elliott.
  • In 1860, James Bell Monk resided in War Gap, Hawkins County, Hancock, Tennessee, USA.
  • James Bell Monk married Rebecca Jane Litton, and had children including Charles Fayette Monk, Elijah James Monk, Elizabeth Evelina Monk, Mary Monk, Owen Bernt Monk, Samuel Eli Monk, Vincent Soloman Monk.
  • James Bell Monk passed away in 1863 in Russell, Virginia, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Monk's Ancestors

Self
James Monk
1830–1863
Birth Place: Russell County, Virginia
Parents
Charles Hayes Monk
1806–1873
Russell, Virginia
Nancy (Ann) Elliott
1806–1880
Washington County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
William (Samuel Monk) *
1763–1834
Augusta County, Virginia
Frances (Desmonda Litton) *
1765–1843
Augusta County, Virginia
James Elliott
1775–1829
Fincastle, Russell County, Virginia, USA
Obedience Parsley
1786–1836
Montgomery County, Virginia
Great-Grandparents
Rodger *
1742–
Rachel *
1747–
John *
1726–1804
Sarah *
1728–1808
Michael Elliott
1754–
Mary Trim
1758–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Caleb *
1678–1763
Grace *
1703–1792

James Monk's Descendants

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James (Bell) Monk (1830–13 Aug 1863) m. Rebecca (Jane) Litton (4 Jul 1834–)
  1. 1. Samuel (Eli) Monk 1862–1930 m. Amanda (M.) Logston 1881–
    1. 1. Harriet (E.) Monk 1888–
    2. 2. Corle Monk 1889–
    3. 3. Jackie (M.) Monk 1894–
    4. 4. Albert (D.) Monk 1900–1948
  2. 2. Charles (Fayette) Monk 1853–
  3. 3. Vincent (Soloman) Monk 1854–
  4. 4. Elizabeth (Evelina) Monk 1855–
  5. 5. Mary Monk 1859–
  6. 6. Elijah (James) Monk 1863–
  7. 7. Owen (Bernt) Monk 1860–1934 m. Hannah Dye 1865–
    1. 1. Cleveland (Richard) Monk 1911–1955 m. Mary (Jane) Ward 1915–1969
      1. 1. Cleveland (Junior) Monk 1938–1997 m. Mamie (Ruth) Hale 1939–2018
      2. 2. Katherine Monk 1935–1996
    2. 2. John (Fine) Monk 1887–1961 m. Margaret ("Maggie") Hicks 1894–1972
      1. 1. Willie (O) Monk 1913–
      2. 2. Blanch Monk 1916–
      3. 3. Georgie Monk 1917–
      4. 4. Clarence Monk 1918–
      5. 5. Elizabeth Monk 1920–
      6. 6. Emmett (Buford) Monk 1926–2004 m. Evelyn (Jean) Martin 1932–1994
      7. 7. Nancy (Jane Monk) ^ 1933–2021 m. John (Samuel) Dingus 1932–2000
    3. 3. William (J.) Monk 1888–
    4. 4. Rosy (M.) Monk 1893–
    5. 5. Everett (L.) Monk 1896–
    6. 6. George (F.) Monk 1897–
    7. 7. Jeff Monk 1886–
    8. 8. Robert (Nathan) Monk 1888–1969
    9. 9. Rosa Monk 1893–
    10. 10. Thomas Monk 1897–
    11. 11. Daisy (M.) Monk 1899–
    12. 12. James (D.) Monk 1905–
    13. 13. Joseph (B.) Monk 1908–

James Monk's Timeline

6 Records

1830
1830
Birth of James Bell Monk in Russell County, Virginia
Russell County, Virginia
1831
abt 1831
Age 1
Birth of James Bell Monk in Virginia, USA
Virginia, USA
1860
1860
Age 30
James Bell Monk resided here in War Gap, Hawkins County, Hancock, Tennessee, USA
War Gap, Hawkins County, Hancock, Tennessee, USA
1863
13 Aug 1863
Age 33
Death of James Bell Monk in Russell, Virginia, United States
Russell, Virginia, United States
1870
1870
Age 40
James Bell Monk resided here in Yokum Station, Jonesville, Lee, Virginia, USA
Yokum Station, Jonesville, Lee, Virginia, USA
1880
1880
Age 50
James Bell Monk resided here in Lebanon, Russell, Virginia, USA
Lebanon, Russell, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1831
    Event Place: Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, U.S., Death Records, Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Tennessee Death Records, 1908-1958; Roll Number: 3
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Russell County, Virginia

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: War Gap, Hawkins County, Hancock, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Yokum Station, Jonesville, Lee, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Lebanon, Russell, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Record Source: Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Aug 1863
    Event Place: Russell, Virginia, United States

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