| Date of Conference Journal Memoir/Obituary | April 2-7, 1913 |
|---|---|
| Deceased Person | Henry Agustus Monroe |
| Birth | 9/3/1849 in New Bedford, Mass. |
| Death | 7/16/1912 |
| Church Service, Charges Served, Affiliated Locations, and Other Biographical Information | When still a youth he volunteered to served in 54th Mass. in Civil War. Graduated from Boston High School . In 1867 asked by Freedmean's Bureau to organize schools for colored people on the Eastern Shore of Md. Edited first colored paper of Eastern Shore "The Standard Bearer." 1873 appointed Inspector of Customs & lived in Baltimore, Md. 1873 appointed to Green Hill & Kingston Circuit, Md. In 1880 full membership & ordained deacon. Pastor in charges: Cambridge, Md. Waugh Church; Wilmington, De.; Ezion; New York Conference. St Mark's Church Delaware Conference, Presiding Elder. 1899 appointed to Zoar Church. Retired 1911 due to health. |
| Family and Other Information | Spouse: Christine A. Wilson of Upper Fairmount, Md for 18 yrs - 8 children born, 3 predeceased father, 5 survived father 2nd spouse: Mattie C Carter who survives him. |
| Online PDF Page Number (if available) | pdf pg 118 |
| Photo availbility? | Yes; 1910 & 1900 |
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