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"History of Colorado", edited by Wilbur Fisk Stone, published by The S. J. 
Clarke Publishing Co. (1918)  Vol. II


p. 294-295




ANDREW T. MONSON.

	The youthful experiences of Andrew T. Monson were those of the 
farmbred boy, but when about twenty-three years of age he completed 
preparation for the bar and entered upon the practice of law in Denver, 
where he has since continued, following his profession and winning 
success by reason of thorough merit, resulting from careful preparation 
of his cases.

	He was born at Fort Lupton, Colorado, on the 1st of February, 
1881, and is a son of Theodore L. Monson, who is a native of Missouri 
and a representative of one of the old families of that state of 
English lineage. The first of the name on this side of the Atlantic 
settled in New England at an early period in the colonization of the 
new world. Theodore L. Monson was born and reared in Linn county, 
Missouri, and came to Colorado with his parents in 1863. He is a son of 
Hugh T. Monson, who conducted the first store in Fort Lupton and there 
resided tor a number of years, after which he returned to Missouri, 
spending his last days in Linn county, that state. Following the 
establishment of the family home in Colorado, Theodore L. Monson became 
identified with farming and stock raising at Fort Lupton, where he has 
since continued, successfully conducting his business affairs. He has 
served as a member of the eleventh general assembly and was for two 
terms state dairy commissioner under Governor Thomas and Governor 
Orman. He has always taken an active interest in civic matters and his 
aid and influence are ever given on the side of progress and 
improvement. He married Elizabeth Dolan, also a native of Missouri and 
a member of one of the pioneer families of that state. She comes of 
Irish and Welsh ancestry, being descended in the paternal line from 
ancestors who came from the Emerald isle. while in the maternal line 
her ancestors came from Wales. She is still living and by her marriage 
she became the mother of four children, two sons and two daughters, 
namely: Eleanor M., who is the widow of Alfred R. Fischer, who died 
December 28, 1916; Andrew T., of this review; Dr. George L. Monson, a 
practicing physician of Denver; and Anna B., living at home.

	Following the acquirement of his early education in the public 
schools of Fort Lupton, Andrew T. Monson continued his studies in the 
East Denver high school, from which he was graduated with the class of 
1900. He next entered the University of Colorado at Boulder in 
preparation for the practice of law and was graduated with the LL. B. 
degree in 1904. His early life up to that time, when he was twenty-
three years of age, had been spent upon the old homestead farm and he 
early became familiar with the best methods of tilling the soil and 
caring for the crops. He continued to assist his father until he 
determined upon a professional career and entered college. After his 
graduation he began to practice in Denver, where he has since 
continued, and as the years have passed he has won a good clientage 
that has connected him with considerable important litigation. He 
belongs to the Denver County & City Bar Association and the Colorado 
State Bar Association.

	On the 15th of June, 1914, Mr. Monson was united in marriage to 
Miss Ellen J. Dolan, a native of Denver and a daughter of M. H. Dolan, 
who was one of the early settlers of Denver and for years was 
associated with the Colorado Milling & Elevator Company. His wife bore 
the maiden name of Catherine A. O'Connell. Mr. and Mrs. Monson have 
become the parents of a son, Talbot George, who was born in Denver, 
April 20, 1915.

	Mr. Monson is a member of the Kiwanis Club and has served as its 
president. He also belongs to the Denver Civic and Commercial 
Association-a fact indicative of his interest in the welfare, 
upbuilding and progress of the community in which he makes his home. 
His military record covers service as a member of the Denver City Troop 
and one year's connection with the High School Cadets. He is a Mason, 
having been made a member of Port Lupton Lodge, No. 119, A. F. & A. M., 
and since that time he has become a member of Denver Chapter, No. 29, 
R. A. M., Denver Commandery, No. 25, and El Jebel Temple of the Mystic 
Shrine. His political allegiance has always been given to the 
democratic party but he has never sought nor desired office. He has, 
since his admission to the bar, practically concentrated his entire 
effort and attention upon his professional duties. At the beginning of 
his legal career he was associated in law practice with the firm of 
Thomas, Bryant & Lee, which later became Thomas, Bryant, Nye & Malburn. 
This connection continued until September, 1917, when Mr. Monson 
withdrew and has since practiced alone with a clientage that is now 
large and of an important character. He had previously demonstrated his 
ability to cope with intricate and involved legal problems and the 
worth of his professional work is attested by the many favorable 
verdicts which he has won for his clients in the courts.