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James William Monroe 1840–1919 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Mar 1840

Birth Location: Pennsylvania, United States of America

Death Date: 13 November 1919

Death Location: New Martinsville, Wetzel County, West Virginia, United States of America

Father: Barnabas MONROE

Mother:

Spouse(s): Anna Parsons

Children(s): Junius Monroe, James Monroe, Ida Monroe, Bird Monroe, Lina Monroe, Winnie Monroe, Annie Monroe, Jessie Monroe, Catharine Monroe

The story of James William Monroe began in 1840 in Pennsylvania, United States of America. In 1850, James William Monroe resided in District 64, Wetzel, Virginia, USA. In 1860, James William Monroe resided in Wetzel, Virginia, USA. James William Monroe married Anna Belle Parsons, and had children including Annie M Monroe, Bird Monroe, Catharine Monroe, Ida M Monroe, James Evan Monroe, Jessie Monroe, Junius P Monroe, Lina Belle Monroe, Winnie Monroe. James William Monroe passed away in 1919 in New Martinsville, Wetzel County, West Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of James William Monroe began in 1840 in Pennsylvania, United States of America.
  • In 1850, James William Monroe resided in District 64, Wetzel, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1860, James William Monroe resided in Wetzel, Virginia, USA.
  • James William Monroe married Anna Belle Parsons, and had children including Annie M Monroe, Bird Monroe, Catharine Monroe, Ida M Monroe, James Evan Monroe, Jessie Monroe, Junius P Monroe, Lina Belle Monroe, Winnie Monroe.
  • James William Monroe passed away in 1919 in New Martinsville, Wetzel County, West Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Monroe's Ancestors

Self
James Monroe
1840–1919
Birth Place: Pennsylvania, United States of America
Parents
Barnabas MONROE
1813–
Pennsylvania
Grandparents
Samuel MONROE
1776–1853
Port Tobacco, Charles Co., Maryland USA
Elizabeth DULANEY
1776–1836
Maryland, United States
Great-Grandparents
John Monroe
1755–1790
Ann Briscoe
1754–1795
2nd-Great-Grandparents
David Monroe
1720–1777
William Briscoe
1714–1786
Mary Jones
1719–1780

James Monroe's Descendants

1.
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James (William) Monroe (Mar 1840–13 November 1919) m. Anna (Belle) Parsons (29 December 1848–10 May 1930)
  1. 1. Junius (P.) Monroe 1871–1904
  2. 2. James (Evan) Monroe 1882–1941
  3. 3. Ida (M) Monroe 1876–1952
  4. 4. Bird Monroe 1881–1975
  5. 5. Lina (Belle) Monroe 1881–1925
  6. 6. Winnie Monroe 1878–
  7. 7. Annie (M) Monroe 1887–
  8. 8. Jessie Monroe 1891–
  9. 9. Catharine Monroe 1874–

James Monroe's Timeline

9 Records

1840
Mar 1840
Birth of James William Monroe in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Pennsylvania, United States of America
1850
1850
Age 10
James William Monroe resided here in District 64, Wetzel, Virginia, USA
District 64, Wetzel, Virginia, USA
1860
1860
Age 20
James William Monroe resided here in Wetzel, Virginia, USA
Wetzel, Virginia, USA
1863
1 July 1863
Age 23
James William Monroe resided here in MO Near Proctor Ck, Wetzel, West Virginia, United States
MO Near Proctor Ck, Wetzel, West Virginia, United States
1880
1880
Age 40
James William Monroe resided here in Proctor, Wetzel, West Virginia, USA
Proctor, Wetzel, West Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 60
James William Monroe resided here in Proctor, Wetzel, West Virginia, USA
Proctor, Wetzel, West Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 70
James William Monroe resided here in Proctor, Wetzel, West Virginia, USA
Proctor, Wetzel, West Virginia, USA
1919
13 November 1919
Age 79
Death of James William Monroe in New Martinsville, Wetzel County, West Virginia, United States of America
New Martinsville, Wetzel County, West Virginia, United States of America
1919
20 Mar 1919
Age 79
James William Monroe - Probate in Wetzel, West Virginia, USA
Wetzel, West Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Mar 1840
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Proctor, Wetzel, West Virginia; Roll: 1415; Page: 60C; Enumeration District: 104
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Proctor, Wetzel, West Virginia; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0103; FHL microfilm: 1241775
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Wetzel, Virginia; Page: 108; Family History Library Film: 805384
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Proctor, Wetzel, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1699; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0159; FHL microfilm: 1375712
    [6] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 64, Wetzel, Virginia; Roll: 981; Page: 36a
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 64, Wetzel, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 64, Wetzel, Virginia; Roll: 981; Page: 36a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Wetzel, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Wetzel, Virginia; Page: 108; Family History Library Film: 805384

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 July 1863
    Event Place: MO Near Proctor Ck, Wetzel, West Virginia, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marsha

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Proctor, Wetzel, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Proctor, Wetzel, West Virginia; Roll: 1415; Page: 60C; Enumeration District: 104

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Proctor, Wetzel, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Proctor, Wetzel, West Virginia; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0103; FHL microfilm: 1241775

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Proctor, Wetzel, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Proctor, Wetzel, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1699; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0159; FHL microfilm: 1375712

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 November 1919
    Event Place: New Martinsville, Wetzel County, West Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Wills and Probate Records, 1724-1978, Wills, 1847-1970; Author: West Virginia. County Court (Wetzel County); Probate Place: Wetzel, West Virginia
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: New Martinsville, Wetzel County, West Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 20 Mar 1919
    Event Place: Wetzel, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: West Virginia, Wills and Probate Records, 1724-1978, Wills, 1847-1970; Author: West Virginia. County Court (Wetzel County); Probate Place: Wetzel, West Virginia

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