Edward Everett Johnston
1860 - 1924 (63 years)
Generation: 1
Generation: 2
Generation: 3
1. Edward Everett Johnston was born on 23 Dec 1860 in West Virginia; died on 19 Oct 1924 in York, York County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, York, York County, Pennsylvania. Other Events:
- Occupation: salesman, flour and feed
- Census: 1900, York, York County, Pennsylvania
- Census: 1910, York, York County, Pennsylvania
- Census: 1920, York, York County, Pennsylvania
Notes:
Edward E. Johnston Dies From Effects of Stroke of Apoplexy
Edward E. Johnston, died at 9:12 o’clock last evening at his residence, 430 West Philadelphia street, from the effects of a stroke of apoplexy, which he suffered several days ago. He had been unconscious since the stroke. He was aged 63 years and is survived by his wife; two daughters, Mrs. Michael Brarman, Washington, D.C. and Mrs. Rankin Monroe, 420 West Philadelphia street; and three sisters and two brothers, as follows: Mrs. Bessie Schlumme and Mrs. John Leitheiser, Detroit; Mrs. Frank Reiff, 1273 East Philadelphia street; W.B. Johnston, Vicksburg, Pa., and Reverdy Johnston, Marquette, Mich. He also leaves one grandson. The funeral will be held Wednesday, with services at his late residence at 3 o’clock. Burial will be made in Greenmount cemetery.
York Daily Record, York, Pennsylvania. Monday, 20 October 1924.
Buried:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/88621005/edward-everett-johnstonEdward married Laura Catherine Hedges in 1883. Laura (daughter of Henry Scholl Hedges and Margaret Elizabeth Cramer) was born on 24 Jul 1864 in Frederick County, Maryland; died on 9 Jul 1939 in York, York County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, York, York County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Grace Johnston
was born on 11 Feb 1890 in Pennsylvania; died on 29 Mar 1935 in York, York County, Pennsylvania; was buried on 1 Apr 1935 in Greenmount Cemetery, York, York County, Pennsylvania.
Generation: 2
2. Grace Johnston (1.Edward1) was born on 11 Feb 1890 in Pennsylvania; died on 29 Mar 1935 in York, York County, Pennsylvania; was buried on 1 Apr 1935 in Greenmount Cemetery, York, York County, Pennsylvania. Other Events:
- Occupation: music teacher
Notes:
Mrs. R. Rankin Monroe
The funeral of Mrs. Grace Johnson Monroe, wife of R. Rankin Monroe, who died Friday evening was held at 3:15 o’clock today from the residence, 430 West Philadelphia street. The Rev. Walter J. Hogue officiated. The pall bearers were J.T. Anderson, W.O. Anderson, J.P Rice, Henry Myers, Ross Hess and Harry Hess. Interment was in Greenmount cemetery.
The York Dispatch, York, Pennsylvania. Monday, 1 April 1935.
LKH note:
In most records Grace's maiden name is recorded as Johnston.
In her obituary it is recorded as Johnson.
On her death certificate it is recorded as Johnstone.
Buried:
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Section 111Family/Spouse: Robert Rankin Monroe. Robert was born on 21 Dec 1890 in York County, Pennsylvania; died on 11 Nov 1972 in Columbia, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, York, York County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 3. David R. Monroe was born on 6 Mar 1921 in York County, Pennsylvania; died on 27 Mar 1971 in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, York, York County, Pennsylvania.
Generation: 3
3. David R. Monroe (2.Grace2, 1.Edward1) was born on 6 Mar 1921 in York County, Pennsylvania; died on 27 Mar 1971 in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania; was buried in Greenmount Cemetery, York, York County, Pennsylvania. Other Events:
- Occupation: attorney
Notes:
David Monroe, Lawyer Dies
Attorney David R. Monroe, 50, husband of Mrs. Mary Kirschner Monroe, 130 Sharon drive, died Thursday at 4:55 a.m. at Lebanon Veterans hospital after a lengthy illness.
Mr. Monroe was a partner in the law firm of Laucks & Monroe and served as special deputy attorney general of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in York County.
He held membership in the American, Pennsylvania and York County Bar Associations and served as chairman of the continuing Legal Education Committee of the York County Bar.
As an active member of the First Presbyterian Church he served as an elder and past president of the Board of Trustees, as well as a teacher of the Henry C. Niles Mens' Bible Class.
He served in World War II and was discharged as an Army Captain serving overseas in the Pacific Theater in the invasion of the Palau, Okinawa, and in the occupation of Korea.
As a member of the York Chamber of Commerce, he was serving as chairman of the Committee on Business Ethics. He was also a member of the York Lions' Club and past president of the Grantley Lions' Club. He held membership in York Lodge 266 F&AM; Zembo Temple and York County Shrine Club and Lafayette Club.
He was graduated from York High School, Oberlin College and Dickinson Law School in 1953.
He was the son of R. Rankin Monroe, Columbia, and the late Grace Johnston Monroe.
Surviving besides his wife are two daughters, Karen E. Monroe and Suzanne M. Monroe, 130 Sharon Drive.
Rev. Dr. Richard J. Oman, his pastor, will officiate at funeral services Tuesday at 11 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, Market and Queen Streets. Burial will be in Greenmount Cemetery.
York Daily Record. York, Pennsylvania. Friday. 28 May 1971.
Buried:
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