AGED 64 YEARS 1 MONTH & 60 DAYS [WHY NOT 64 YEARS AND 3 MONTHS??]∼Our community was deeply pained on yesterday afternoon to learn of the sudden death of Hon. Peter Monroe !(1823-1886), member of the Board of County Commissioners for Putnam county, and one of our most prominent citizens. The deceased was a native of Georgia, but had resided in Florida for many years. Hence he had made for himself a beautiful home, and lived surrounded by the affection of a devoted family, the respect of his neighbors and the confidence of all who knew him. Seldom has it fallen to the lot of man to lead a life so exemplary, so free from bitterness, so full of the serene happiness which comes alone from the consciousness of duty well done, as that of Mr. Monroe.
He was in Palatka yesterday, seemingly in good health and spirits, where he learned of his almost unanimous re-election to the office of County Commissioner. But on his return home he was suddenly stricken, and died without pain, full of honors as of years. In offering to his bereaved family the deepest sympathy in their bitter grief, we take pride in knowing that part of their pain is ours as a friend who has often had experience of his kindness of heart, and whom knew well his sterling worth, purity of soul, and constant usefulness in public as well as private life. his death leaves a void that cannot be filled in the business of the county as well as in the hearts of his family and friends. Palatka Daily News, Sunday, 7 Nov 1886.
As noticed in our columns, Hon. Peter Monroe (1823-1886) died at his residence near Palatka, on Saturday, November 6, 1886, in the sixty-third year of his age. Mr. Monroe was born near Valdosta, Ga., but removed to Florida soon after his marriage, and has since been a citizen of Putnam county. He was a faithful soldier of the Confederacy, and, while still in the ranks, was elected to the Legislature for Putnam. Here the same careful thought and calm deliberation which has always characterized him became of great benefit to the State in those excited times, and marked him as one whom the people would delight to honor. Henceforth only his love of retirement kept him out of public life, but his neighbors were anxious to give him prominence whenever they could gain his consent. He lived honored by all parties and factions in the county, and his sudden death will be mourned with one voice by all who knew him.
He had been in Palatka on the day of his death, and left seemingly in robust health. He became unwell while driving home, and, on his arrival, sent immediately for Dr. Cyrus. But the symptoms indicated disease of the heart to the physician, and for this it was too late to prescribe.
The funeral service was conducted on yesterday at Peniel by Rev. J. B. Ley, of Palatka, and the procession was swelled by troops of those who knew the deceased in life and bitterly mourned his death. To the sorrowing family a whole community tenders deepest sympathy, and all who had known his worth as citizen or friend join in respectful condolence. (Palatka Daily News Obituary dtd Tuesday, 9 Nov 1886.)
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He was a private in Co B, 2nd Florida Cavalry Regiment
He was in Palatka yesterday, seemingly in good health and spirits, where he learned of his almost unanimous re-election to the office of County Commissioner. But on his return home he was suddenly stricken, and died without pain, full of honors as of years. In offering to his bereaved family the deepest sympathy in their bitter grief, we take pride in knowing that part of their pain is ours as a friend who has often had experience of his kindness of heart, and whom knew well his sterling worth, purity of soul, and constant usefulness in public as well as private life. his death leaves a void that cannot be filled in the business of the county as well as in the hearts of his family and friends. Palatka Daily News, Sunday, 7 Nov 1886.
As noticed in our columns, Hon. Peter Monroe (1823-1886) died at his residence near Palatka, on Saturday, November 6, 1886, in the sixty-third year of his age. Mr. Monroe was born near Valdosta, Ga., but removed to Florida soon after his marriage, and has since been a citizen of Putnam county. He was a faithful soldier of the Confederacy, and, while still in the ranks, was elected to the Legislature for Putnam. Here the same careful thought and calm deliberation which has always characterized him became of great benefit to the State in those excited times, and marked him as one whom the people would delight to honor. Henceforth only his love of retirement kept him out of public life, but his neighbors were anxious to give him prominence whenever they could gain his consent. He lived honored by all parties and factions in the county, and his sudden death will be mourned with one voice by all who knew him.
He had been in Palatka on the day of his death, and left seemingly in robust health. He became unwell while driving home, and, on his arrival, sent immediately for Dr. Cyrus. But the symptoms indicated disease of the heart to the physician, and for this it was too late to prescribe.
The funeral service was conducted on yesterday at Peniel by Rev. J. B. Ley, of Palatka, and the procession was swelled by troops of those who knew the deceased in life and bitterly mourned his death. To the sorrowing family a whole community tenders deepest sympathy, and all who had known his worth as citizen or friend join in respectful condolence. (Palatka Daily News Obituary dtd Tuesday, 9 Nov 1886.)
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He was a private in Co B, 2nd Florida Cavalry Regiment
AGED 64 YEARS 1 MONTH & 60 DAYS [WHY NOT 64 YEARS AND 3 MONTHS??]∼Our community was deeply pained on yesterday afternoon to learn of the sudden death of Hon. Peter Monroe !(1823-1886), member of the Board of County Commissioners for Putnam county, and one of our most prominent citizens. The deceased was a native of Georgia, but had resided in Florida for many years. Hence he had made for himself a beautiful home, and lived surrounded by the affection of a devoted family, the respect of his neighbors and the confidence of all who knew him. Seldom has it fallen to the lot of man to lead a life so exemplary, so free from bitterness, so full of the serene happiness which comes alone from the consciousness of duty well done, as that of Mr. Monroe.
He was in Palatka yesterday, seemingly in good health and spirits, where he learned of his almost unanimous re-election to the office of County Commissioner. But on his return home he was suddenly stricken, and died without pain, full of honors as of years. In offering to his bereaved family the deepest sympathy in their bitter grief, we take pride in knowing that part of their pain is ours as a friend who has often had experience of his kindness of heart, and whom knew well his sterling worth, purity of soul, and constant usefulness in public as well as private life. his death leaves a void that cannot be filled in the business of the county as well as in the hearts of his family and friends. Palatka Daily News, Sunday, 7 Nov 1886.
As noticed in our columns, Hon. Peter Monroe (1823-1886) died at his residence near Palatka, on Saturday, November 6, 1886, in the sixty-third year of his age. Mr. Monroe was born near Valdosta, Ga., but removed to Florida soon after his marriage, and has since been a citizen of Putnam county. He was a faithful soldier of the Confederacy, and, while still in the ranks, was elected to the Legislature for Putnam. Here the same careful thought and calm deliberation which has always characterized him became of great benefit to the State in those excited times, and marked him as one whom the people would delight to honor. Henceforth only his love of retirement kept him out of public life, but his neighbors were anxious to give him prominence whenever they could gain his consent. He lived honored by all parties and factions in the county, and his sudden death will be mourned with one voice by all who knew him.
He had been in Palatka on the day of his death, and left seemingly in robust health. He became unwell while driving home, and, on his arrival, sent immediately for Dr. Cyrus. But the symptoms indicated disease of the heart to the physician, and for this it was too late to prescribe.
The funeral service was conducted on yesterday at Peniel by Rev. J. B. Ley, of Palatka, and the procession was swelled by troops of those who knew the deceased in life and bitterly mourned his death. To the sorrowing family a whole community tenders deepest sympathy, and all who had known his worth as citizen or friend join in respectful condolence. (Palatka Daily News Obituary dtd Tuesday, 9 Nov 1886.)
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He was a private in Co B, 2nd Florida Cavalry Regiment
He was in Palatka yesterday, seemingly in good health and spirits, where he learned of his almost unanimous re-election to the office of County Commissioner. But on his return home he was suddenly stricken, and died without pain, full of honors as of years. In offering to his bereaved family the deepest sympathy in their bitter grief, we take pride in knowing that part of their pain is ours as a friend who has often had experience of his kindness of heart, and whom knew well his sterling worth, purity of soul, and constant usefulness in public as well as private life. his death leaves a void that cannot be filled in the business of the county as well as in the hearts of his family and friends. Palatka Daily News, Sunday, 7 Nov 1886.
As noticed in our columns, Hon. Peter Monroe (1823-1886) died at his residence near Palatka, on Saturday, November 6, 1886, in the sixty-third year of his age. Mr. Monroe was born near Valdosta, Ga., but removed to Florida soon after his marriage, and has since been a citizen of Putnam county. He was a faithful soldier of the Confederacy, and, while still in the ranks, was elected to the Legislature for Putnam. Here the same careful thought and calm deliberation which has always characterized him became of great benefit to the State in those excited times, and marked him as one whom the people would delight to honor. Henceforth only his love of retirement kept him out of public life, but his neighbors were anxious to give him prominence whenever they could gain his consent. He lived honored by all parties and factions in the county, and his sudden death will be mourned with one voice by all who knew him.
He had been in Palatka on the day of his death, and left seemingly in robust health. He became unwell while driving home, and, on his arrival, sent immediately for Dr. Cyrus. But the symptoms indicated disease of the heart to the physician, and for this it was too late to prescribe.
The funeral service was conducted on yesterday at Peniel by Rev. J. B. Ley, of Palatka, and the procession was swelled by troops of those who knew the deceased in life and bitterly mourned his death. To the sorrowing family a whole community tenders deepest sympathy, and all who had known his worth as citizen or friend join in respectful condolence. (Palatka Daily News Obituary dtd Tuesday, 9 Nov 1886.)
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He was a private in Co B, 2nd Florida Cavalry Regiment
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