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Lafayette McMillan Monk 1840–1920 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1840

Birth Location: Russell County, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 19 Apr 1920

Death Location: Russell County, Virginia, USA

Father: Charles Monk

Mother: Nancy Elliott

Spouse(s): Rebecca LNU

Children(s): Armeda Monk, Gilmer Monk, Charles Monk, John Monk, William Monk

In 1840, Lafayette McMillan Monk entered the world in Russell County, Virginia, USA, born to Charles Hayes Monk And Nancy Ann Elliott. In 1860, Lafayette McMillan Monk resided in Russell County, Virginia, USA. In 1870, Lafayette McMillan Monk resided in Lebanon, Russell, Virginia, USA. Lafayette McMillan Monk married Rebecca Lnu, and had children including Armeda Monk, Charles H Monk, Gilmer Monk, John Thomas Monk, William Henry Monk. Lafayette McMillan Monk passed away in 1920 in Russell County, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1840, Lafayette McMillan Monk entered the world in Russell County, Virginia, USA, born to Charles Hayes Monk And Nancy Ann Elliott.
  • In 1860, Lafayette McMillan Monk resided in Russell County, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1870, Lafayette McMillan Monk resided in Lebanon, Russell, Virginia, USA.
  • Lafayette McMillan Monk married Rebecca Lnu, and had children including Armeda Monk, Charles H Monk, Gilmer Monk, John Thomas Monk, William Henry Monk.
  • Lafayette McMillan Monk passed away in 1920 in Russell County, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Charles Monk
1806–1873
Birth Location: Russell, Virginia
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Nancy Elliott
1806–1880
Birth Location: Washington County, Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Rebecca LNU
1842–1909
Birth Location: Russell County, Virginia
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Children(s)

Armeda Monk
1870–
Birth Location: Russell County, Virginia
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Gilmer Monk
1877–
Birth Location: Russell County, Virginia
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Charles Monk
1880–
Birth Location: Russell County, Virginia
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John Monk
1865–
Birth Location: Russell County, Virginia
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William Monk
1867–1951
Birth Location: Cabins, Virginia, USA
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Lafayette Monk's Ancestors

Self
Lafayette Monk
1840–1920
Birth Place: Russell County, Virginia, USA
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

Lafayette Monk's Descendants

1.
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Lafayette (McMillan) Monk (abt 1840–19 Apr 1920) m. Rebecca LNU (24 Jun 1842–4 Nov 1909)
  1. 1. Armeda Monk 1870–
  2. 2. Gilmer Monk 1877–
  3. 3. Charles (H.) Monk 1880–
  4. 4. John (Thomas) Monk 1865– m. Margaret (Jane) Stinson 1866–
    1. 1. John (Burton) Monk 1892–
    2. 2. Gay (Bertha) Monk 1884–
    3. 3. Acy (Kilgore) Monk 1895–1971 m. Myrtle Fletcher 1898–1982
      1. 1. Kenneth (O.) Monk 1919–2001
    4. 4. Nannie Monk 1898–1975 m. Emmett Powell 1902–1973
    5. 5. Jay (R.) Monk 1894–
    6. 6. Lafayette (McMullen) Monk 1903– m. M. (Louise) Hardesty 1911–1997
    7. 7. Theodore (Roosevelt Marion) Monk 1905–1960 m. Charlie (Marie) Wampler 1907–
      1. 1. Gene (Russell) Monk 1927–1987
    8. 8. Russell (Remley) Monk 1911–1987 m. Mary (Irene) Munro 1923–2003
  5. 5. William (Henry) Monk 1867–1951

Lafayette Monk's Timeline

9 Records

1840
abt 1840
Birth of Lafayette McMillan Monk in Russell County, Virginia, USA
Russell County, Virginia, USA
1860
1860
Age 20
Lafayette McMillan Monk resided here in Russell County, Virginia, USA
Russell County, Virginia, USA
1870
1870
Age 30
Lafayette McMillan Monk resided here in Lebanon, Russell, Virginia, USA
Lebanon, Russell, Virginia, USA
1880
1880
Age 40
Lafayette McMillan Monk resided here in Lebanon, Russell, Virginia, USA
Lebanon, Russell, Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 60
Lafayette McMillan Monk resided here in Lebanon, Russell, Virginia, USA
Lebanon, Russell, Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 70
Lafayette McMillan Monk resided here in Jeffersonville, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
Jeffersonville, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
1912
22 Jun 1912
Age 72
Lafayette McMillan Monk resided here in Russell County, Virginia, USA
Russell County, Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 80
Lafayette McMillan Monk resided here in Lebanon, Russell, Virginia, USA
Lebanon, Russell, Virginia, USA
1920
19 Apr 1920
Age 80
Death of Lafayette McMillan Monk in Russell County, Virginia, USA
Russell County, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1840
    Event Place: Russell County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lebanon, Russell, Virginia; Roll: T625_1913; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 80; Image: 977.
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Lebanon, Russell, Virginia; Roll: 1389; Family History Film: 1255389; Page: 98C; Enumeration District: 069
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Lebanon, Russell, Virginia; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lebanon, Russell, Virginia; Roll: T623_1727; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 56.
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Russell, Virginia; Roll: M653_1376; Page: 13; Image: 17; Family History Library Film: 805376
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Jeffersonville, Tazewell, Virginia; Roll: T624_1650; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 102; Image: 1257.
    [7] Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Russell County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Russell, Virginia; Roll: M653_1376; Page: 13; Image: 17; Family History Library Film: 805376

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Lebanon, Russell, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Lebanon, Russell, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Lebanon, Russell, Virginia; Roll: 1389; Family History Film: 1255389; Page: 98C; Enumeration District: 069

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Lebanon, Russell, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lebanon, Russell, Virginia; Roll: T623_1727; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 56.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Jeffersonville, Tazewell, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Jeffersonville, Tazewell, Virginia; Roll: T624_1650; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 102; Image: 1257.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 22 Jun 1912
    Event Place: Russell County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Alabama, Texas and Virginia, U.S., Confederate Pensions, 1884-1958, Library of Virginia; Richmond, Virginia; Confederate Pension Rolls, Veterans and Widows; Collection #: CP-5_149; Roll #: 149; Roll Description: Russell County (surnames Mc - Y) to Scott County (surnames A - Car)

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Lebanon, Russell, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lebanon, Russell, Virginia; Roll: T625_1913; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 80; Image: 977.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 Apr 1920
    Event Place: Russell County, Virginia, USA
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