Obit: Edmond Monk, 1914 Natchitoches Parish La
Submitted by: Danille Weaver Faccone



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EDMOND MONK
Natchitoches Times July 31, 1914

Died
Edmond Monk died July 14, 1914, aged 41 years.  The deceased who was in the
best of health died very suddenly while at work in his field.  Shortly before
his death he stopped work to speak to his three young children, who were
fishing nearby and as he returned to his duties, he fell unconsciousness.  His
nine years old son rushed to his side but finding it impossible to arouse him,
he left the younger children with their father and went to summon his mother
and grandfather.  All efforts to arouse him proved fruitless and he passed
away without gaining consciousness

The deceased was a good man and the son of a confederate soldier.  His life
was passed at is childhood home.  His remains were laid to rest at a family
burial ground near Vowels Mills.  He leaves his wife, three children and many
other relatives and friends to morn his loss.  He is gone but not forgotten.