Iberia County Louisiana Archives Obituaries.....Monk, John Thomas - April 14, 1919
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source: New Iberia Enterprise and Independent Observer. (New Iberia, La.)
1902-1944, April 19, 1919, Image 5

DEATH OF JOHN THOS. MONK. - On Monday, April 14th at 4:30 P. M., Grim Reaper 
claimed the earthly remains of our worthy citizen Mr. John Thomas Monk. 
Deceased had been a sufferer from paralysis and for seventeen months 
remained in bed helpless. He was a native of Deeron county, Clymonth, 
England and for many years followed the occupation as a seaman. Arriving in 
this country fe devoted his time to contracting work and designed and 
constructed numerous homes for residents of New Iberia. Deceased stood well 
in this community where he reared five sons and daughters, among them, Capt. 
James Monk who was one of the first young citizens of New Iberia to answer 
the call of his government. Besides his children he leaves a widow to mourn 
his demise. His remains were taken in charge by the members of Aurora Lodge 
F. & A. M. and the funeral was conducted from the Methodist church, Rev. 
Brown officiating. The members of the Knights of Pythias Lodge also escorted 
the remains to their last resting place.


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