Marytie Monfoort (F)
(1727 - ), #19532

     Marytie Monfoort was baptized in 1727. She resided at at Fishkill, Dutchess County, New York, in 1748. She married William Johnson on 8. Oct. 1748.

Last Edited=3 Dec 2005

Neeltje Monfoort (F)
(23. Feb. 1765 - a 1793), #1425
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Relationship=3rd cousin 6 times removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=5th great-granddaughter of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Neeltje Monfoort was also known as Nelly Montfort. Neeltje Monfoort was born on 23. Feb. 1765. She was the daughter of Abraham Monfort and Nelly Voorhees. Neeltje Monfoort was baptized on 7. May. 1765 at Dutch Reformed Church, Readington, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. She married Cornelius Covenhoven, son of Garret Covenhoven and Sarah Traphagen, c 1785 at Readington, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. Neeltje Monfoort died a 1793.

Last Edited=26 Dec 2009

Peter P Monfoort (M)
#283690

     Peter P Monfoort married Sarah DuBois.

Last Edited=3 Dec 2005

Peter Monfoort (M)
(c 1689 - May. 1780), #18543
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Relationship=1st cousin 8 times removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..

     Peter Monfoort was also known as Peter Monfort. He was also known as Peter Monfoort. Peter Monfoort was born c 1689 at Nassau, New York. Peter Monfoort was born in 1689 at Redding, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. He was the son of Jan Pieterse Monfoort and Ida Joris Brinckerhoff. Peter Monfoort married Margarietje Haff c 1714. Peter Monfoort and Marytie (Unknown) resided at at Redding, Hunterdon County, New Jersey, c 1737. Peter Monfoort married Marytie (Unknown) in 1737.
Peter Monfoort left a will on 31. May. 1771. He died in May. 1780 at Readington Twp., Hunterdon County, New Jersey.

Last Edited=14 Mar 2008

Peter Monfoort (M)
(1. Aug. 1779 - 10. Jul. 1860), #20548
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     Peter Monfoort was born on 1. Aug. 1779. He was the son of Garret Monfoort and Ida Ryder. Peter Monfoort married Abigail Ireland on 18. Dec. 1807. Peter Monfoort died on 10. Jul. 1860 at age 80.

Last Edited=26 Dec 2009

Phebe Monfoort (F)
(15. Sep. 1811 - 22. Apr. 1836), #20550
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     Phebe Monfoort was born on 15. Sep. 1811. She was the daughter of Peter Monfoort and Abigail Ireland. Phebe Monfoort married John C. Bennet, son of Cornelius W. Bennet and Antie Van Brunt, on 21. Apr. 1834 at Flatbush, Kings County, New York. Phebe Monfoort died on 22. Apr. 1836 at age 24.

Last Edited=26 Dec 2009

Pieter Monfoort (M)
(19. Jan. 1727 - ), #19537

     Pieter Monfoort resided at at Oyster Bay, Nassau County, New York. Pieter Monfoort was born on 19. Jan. 1727. He married Eittie Hardenbergh b Apr. 1749.

Last Edited=3 Dec 2005

Pieter Monfoort (M)
(11. Nov. 1751 - 22. Feb. 1807), #20497
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     Pieter Monfoort was also known as Peter Monfort. Pieter Monfoort was born on 11. Nov. 1751. He was the son of Joost Monfoort and Catherine Duryea. Pieter Monfoort married Sarah Luyster, daughter of John Luyster and Elizabeth Van Voorhees, on 4. Jun. 1779. Pieter Monfoort died on 22. Feb. 1807 at age 55.

Last Edited=26 Dec 2009

Sara Monfoort (F)
(26. Feb. 1695/96 - 7. Feb. 1757), #18541
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Relationship=1st cousin 8 times removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..

     Sara Monfoort was also known as Sarah Monfoort. Sara Monfoort was born on 26. Feb. 1695/96. She was the daughter of Jan Pieterse Monfoort and Ida Joris Brinckerhoff. Sara Monfoort married Peter Luyster on 11. Mar. 1718. Sara Monfoort died on 7. Feb. 1757 at age 60.

Last Edited=14 Mar 2008

Sarah Monfoort (F)
(20. Sep. 1805 - 3. Nov. 1895), #259946
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Relationship=5th cousin 4 times removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=6th great-granddaughter of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Sarah Monfoort was born on 20. Sep. 1805 at Cedar Swamp, Queens County, New York. She was the daughter of George Monfoort and Lena Van Wicklen. Sarah Monfoort was baptized on 2. Nov. 1805 at Dutch Reformed Church, Wolver Hollow-Syosset, Nassau County, New York. She married David Nostrand Layton, son of John Layton and Mary Nostrand, on 18. Mar. 1831 at Oyster Bay, Nassau County, New York. Sarah Monfoort died on 3. Nov. 1895 at East Norwich, Nassau County, New York, at age 90.

Last Edited=26 Dec 2009

Sarah Monfoort (F)
(13. May. 1775 - 9. May. 1845), #285079

     Sarah Monfoort was born on 13. May. 1775. She married John Van de Linde Brinckerhoff, son of Adrian Martense Brinckerhoff and Adriana Van de Linde, on 3. Apr. 1799 at Fishkill, Dutchess County, New York. Sarah Monfoort died on 9. May. 1845 at age 69.

Last Edited=26 Dec 2009

Susan Monfoort (F)
(1. Jul. 1819 - 23. Aug. 1838), #283717
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     Susan Monfoort was born on 1. Jul. 1819 at Fishkill, Dutchess County, New York. She was the daughter of Peter P Monfoort and Sarah DuBois. Susan Monfoort married George Brinckerhoff, son of Teunis Brinckerhoff and Maria Van Wyck, on 8. Oct. 1836 at Fishkill, Dutchess County, New York. Susan Monfoort died on 23. Aug. 1838 at Fishkill, Dutchess County, New York, at age 19.

Last Edited=26 Dec 2009

Susanna Monfoort (F)
(1703 - 1. Dec. 1748), #18544
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Relationship=1st cousin 8 times removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..

     Susanna Monfoort was baptized in 1703. She was the daughter of Jan Pieterse Monfoort and Ida Joris Brinckerhoff. Susanna Monfoort married Roelof Martense Schenck, son of Marten Roelofse Schenck and Elizabeth Minne, on 9. Nov. 1727. Susanna Monfoort died on 1. Dec. 1748 at Cow Neck, Nassau County, New York.

Last Edited=26 Dec 2009

Thomas Monfoort (M)
(12. Sep. 1818 - 23. Sep. 1832), #20557
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     Thomas Monfoort was born on 12. Sep. 1818. He was the son of Peter Monfoort and Abigail Ireland. Thomas Monfoort died on 23. Sep. 1832 at age 14.

Last Edited=26 Dec 2009

(Unknown) Monfore (?)
(6. Oct. 1825 - ), #433624
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Relationship=5th cousin 3 times removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=6th great-grandchild of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     (Unknown) Monfore was born on 6. Oct. 1825. (Unknown) Monfore was the child of Deacon Garret Monfore and Lydia Bartlett.

Last Edited=26 Dec 2009

(Unknown) Monfore (?)
#433742
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Relationship=8th cousin of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=9th great-grandchild of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     (Unknown) Monfore was the child of Roy William Monfore and Eula Moore.

Last Edited=26 Dec 2009

(Unknown) Monfore (F)
(5. Jan. 1873 - 12. Jan. 1873), #433898
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Relationship=6th cousin 2 times removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=7th great-granddaughter of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     (Unknown) Monfore was born on 5. Jan. 1873 at Warren County, Iowa. She was the daughter of Edward John Monfore and Charlotte Melick. (Unknown) Monfore died on 12. Jan. 1873 at Warren County, Iowa, at age 0.

Last Edited=26 Dec 2009

Abraham Monfore (M)
(18. Jul. 1783 - 1855), #281878
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Relationship=4th cousin 4 times removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=5th great-grandson of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Abraham Monfore was born on 18. Jul. 1783. He was the son of Peter Montfort and Aeltje Covenhoven. Abraham Monfore married Irene Simmons. Abraham Monfore died in 1855 at Brantford, Brant County, Ontario, Canada.

Last Edited=26 Dec 2009

Alberta America Monfore (F)
(23. Aug. 1886 - ), #433759
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Relationship=7th cousin 1 time removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=8th great-granddaughter of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Alberta America Monfore was born on 23. Aug. 1886 at Bon Homme County, South Dakota. She was the daughter of Elmer Whiting Monfore and Emma Rachel Seccombe. Alberta America Monfore married James Otis Humphrey, son of James M. Humphrey and Jane Frantz, on 19. Oct. 1910 at Bon Homme County, South Dakota.
Alberta America Monfore was shown in the census on 13. Jan. 1920 as an instructor, music.
She and James Otis Humphrey appeared on the census of 13. Jan. 1920 at Woonsocket, Sanborn County, South Dakota.
Alberta America Monfore and James Otis Humphrey appeared on the census of 19. Apr. 1930 at Woonsocket, Sanborn County, South Dakota,
; real estate value 2,000.00.

Last Edited=26 Dec 2009

Alice A. Monfore (F)
(21. Apr. 1851 - 11. Mar. 1854), #433755
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Relationship=6th cousin 2 times removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=7th great-granddaughter of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Alice A. Monfore was born on 21. Apr. 1851 at Center Lisle, Broome County, New York. She was the daughter of Peter Monfore and Diana A. Howland. Alice A. Monfore died on 11. Mar. 1854 at Center Lisle, Broome County, New York, at age 2. She was buried at Howland Hill Cemetery, Center Lisle, Broome County, New York.

Last Edited=26 Dec 2009

Alice A. Monfore (F)
(23. Feb. 1861 - 26. Aug. 1936), #433826
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Relationship=6th cousin 2 times removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=7th great-granddaughter of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Alice A. Monfore was born on 23. Feb. 1861 at Center Lisle, Broome County, New York. She was the daughter of Peter Monfore and Diana A. Howland. Alice A. Monfore married Charles J. MacBeth on 16. Sep. 1886. Alice A. Monfore died on 26. Aug. 1936 at age 75.

Last Edited=26 Dec 2009

Alice May Monfore (F)
(23. Jun. 1877 - 9. Mar. 1901), #433702
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Relationship=7th cousin 1 time removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=8th great-granddaughter of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Alice May Monfore was born on 23. Jun. 1877 at Belmont Twp., Warren County, Iowa. She was the daughter of Emerson John Monfore and Alice Ann McNair. Alice May Monfore married Paul H. Roe on 14. Jun. 1896 at Warren County, Iowa. Alice May Monfore died on 9. Mar. 1901 at Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas, at age 23.

Last Edited=26 Dec 2009

Ann Monfore (F)
(18. Jan. 1801 - 10. Feb. 1855), #281863
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Relationship=4th cousin 4 times removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=5th great-granddaughter of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Ann Monfore was born on 18. Jan. 1801. She was the daughter of Peter Montfort and Aeltje Covenhoven. Ann Monfore married Joshua Price, son of Adam Price and Catharine Shafer, on 13. Jan. 1829. Ann Monfore died on 10. Feb. 1855 at Sheby Twp., Macomb County, Michigan, at age 54.

Last Edited=26 Dec 2009

Bessie Amelia Monfore (F)
(17. Apr. 1885 - ), #433918
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Relationship=7th cousin 1 time removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=8th great-granddaughter of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Bessie Amelia Monfore was born on 17. Apr. 1885 at Bon Homme County, South Dakota. She was the daughter of Edward Chapin Monfore and Carrie Estelle Whipple. Bessie Amelia Monfore married Thomas Lees Dempster on 20. Sep. 1906. Bessie Amelia Monfore and Thomas Lees Dempster appeared on the census of 18. Apr. 1910 at Springfield, Bon Homme County, South Dakota,
; 1 child, 1 living. Bessie Amelia Monfore and Thomas Lees Dempster appeared on the census of 28. Jan. 1920 at Springfield, Bon Homme County, South Dakota.
Bessie Amelia Monfore and Thomas Lees Dempster appeared on the census of 16. Apr. 1930 at Springfield, Bon Homme County, South Dakota.

Last Edited=26 Dec 2009

Carrie Amelia Monfore (F)
(1. Jul. 1859 - 11. Dec. 1928), #433941
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Relationship=6th cousin 2 times removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=7th great-granddaughter of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Carrie Amelia Monfore was born on 1. Jul. 1859 at Center Lisle, Broome County, New York. She was the daughter of Edward John Monfore and Clarissa Marie Chapin. Carrie Amelia Monfore appeared on the census of 9. Jun. 1880 at with her father, Belmont Twp., Warren County, Iowa.
She married Charles Melick, son of Daniel Melick and Elizabeth (Unknown), on 23. Feb. 1881. Carrie Amelia Monfore and Charles Melick appeared on the census of 15. Jun. 1900 at Twp. 93, Bon Homme County, South Dakota,
; 4 children, 4 living. Carrie Amelia Monfore and Charles Melick appeared on the census of 18. Apr. 1910 at Springfield, Bon Homme County, South Dakota,
; 4 chidren, 4 living. Carrie Amelia Monfore and Charles Melick appeared on the census of 4. Feb. 1920 at Springfield, Bon Homme County, South Dakota.
Carrie Amelia Monfore died on 11. Dec. 1928 at age 69.

Last Edited=26 Dec 2009

Charles Elmer Monfore (M)
(22. Jul. 1884 - 6. Feb. 1904), #433758
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Relationship=7th cousin 1 time removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=8th great-grandson of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Charles Elmer Monfore was born on 22. Jul. 1884. He was the son of Elmer Whiting Monfore and Emma Rachel Seccombe. Charles Elmer Monfore died on 6. Feb. 1904 at age 19.

Last Edited=26 Dec 2009

Charles Whiting Monfore (M)
(23. Aug. 1862 - 7. Oct. 1894), #433971
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Relationship=6th cousin 2 times removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=7th great-grandson of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Charles Whiting Monfore was born on 23. Aug. 1862 at Center Lisle, Broome County, New York. He was the son of Edward John Monfore and Clarissa Marie Chapin. Charles Whiting Monfore appeared on the census of 9. Jun. 1880 at with his father, Belmont Twp., Warren County, Iowa.
He died on 7. Oct. 1894 at Springfield, Bon Homme County, South Dakota, at age 32.

Last Edited=26 Dec 2009

Clarice Jennie Monfore (F)
(23. Sep. 1900 - ), #433847
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Relationship=7th cousin 1 time removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=8th great-granddaughter of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Clarice Jennie Monfore was born on 23. Sep. 1900 at South Dakota. She was the daughter of Peter G. Monfore and Minnie May Flowers. Clarice Jennie Monfore married Urban William Holleman, son of John Edward Holleman and Katherine Wynia, on 28. Jun. 1923 at Bon Homme County, South Dakota. Clarice Jennie Monfore appeared on the census of 11. Apr. 1930 at Springfield, Bon Homme County, South Dakota,
; listed as married. She married Don Gilmore.

Last Edited=26 Dec 2009

Colin Derome Monfore (M)
(23. Nov. 1927 - 7. May. 2001), #433776
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Relationship=8th cousin of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=9th great-grandson of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Colin Derome Monfore was born on 23. Nov. 1927 at South Dakota. He was the son of Frederick Harold Monfore and Sallie Ann Albertson. Colin Derome Monfore died on 7. May. 2001 at Sun City West, Maricopa County, Arizona, at age 73.

Colin 'Buzz' Monfore

SUN CITY WEST, Ariz. -- Colin "Buzz" Monfore, 73, Sun City West, formerly of Yankton, died Monday (May 7, 2001) in Sun City West.

Funeral services are at 11 a.m. Saturday at Desert Garden United Church of Christ, Sun City West.

He was born Nov. 23, 1927, at Yankton to Fred H. and Sallie Monfore. He had two tours of duty with the U.S. Army as an intercept operator. He attended the University of South Dakota, later graduating from Yankton College while working at the Yankton Daily Press & Dakotan. Monfore was the publisher of the newspaper when it was sold to Stauffer Communications in 1979. He married Joan Kolberg July 2, 1953, in Sioux Falls. The couple retired to Sun City West in 1981, and were involved in real estate until 1988.

Active in numerous professional and civic organizations, he served as president of the South Dakota Press Association; a member of the board of directors of the American Newspaper Representatives, North Central Region; chairman of the Daily Newspaper Section of the National Newspaper Association; president of the Yankton Chamber of Commerce; and served as the corporate secretary of the board of directors of the Kolberg Manufacturing Company. He was a member of Sigma Delta Chi and Kappa Tau Alpha, professional societies, as well as being a lifetime member of the VFW and American Legion. He was actively involved with the Little Lake Condominium Board of Directors in Sun City West. He was a member of Desert Garden United Church of Christ.

He is survived by his wife, Joan; sons, David, Scottsdale, Ariz; Steven, Peoria, Ariz; daughter, Marcie Turner, Rapid City; two grandsons; and a sister, Marilyn Edgecomb, Lincoln, Neb.

Memorials may be directed to Hospice of the Valley, 1510 E. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014, or to charities of a personal choice.

Last Edited=26 Dec 2009

Cora Adelma Monfore (F)
(26. Nov. 1858 - 20. Apr. 1934), #433784
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Relationship=6th cousin 2 times removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=7th great-granddaughter of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Cora Adelma Monfore was born on 26. Nov. 1858 at Center Lisle, Broome County, New York. She was the daughter of Peter Monfore and Diana A. Howland. Cora Adelma Monfore married Clark Samuel Rowe on 20. Nov. 1873 at Springfield, Bon Homme County, South Dakota. Cora Adelma Monfore and Clark Samuel Rowe appeared on the census of 11. Jun. 1880 at Springfield, Bon Homme County, South Dakota.
Cora Adelma Monfore and Clark Samuel Rowe appeared on the census of 13. Jun. 1900 at Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota,
; 8 children, 8 living. Cora Adelma Monfore and Clark Samuel Rowe appeared on the census of 28. Apr. 1910 at Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota,
; 8 children, 8 living. Cora Adelma Monfore appeared on the census of 23. Apr. 1930 at with her daughter Lois, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
She died on 20. Apr. 1934 at Hennepin County, Minnesota, at age 75.

Last Edited=26 Dec 2009

David Covenhoven Monfore (M)
(30. Jan. 1790 - 30. Jan. 1859), #281871
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Relationship=4th cousin 4 times removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=5th great-grandson of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     David Covenhoven Monfore was born on 30. Jan. 1790 at New Jersey. He was the son of Peter Montfort and Aeltje Covenhoven. David Covenhoven Monfore married Celestia Davis on 10. Dec. 1817. David Covenhoven Monfore died on 30. Jan. 1859 at age 69.

Last Edited=26 Dec 2009

Delana Howland Monfore (F)
(10. Jun. 1863 - 18. Jan. 1922), #433831
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Relationship=6th cousin 2 times removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=7th great-granddaughter of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Delana Howland Monfore was born on 10. Jun. 1863 at Center Lisle, Broome County, New York. She was the daughter of Peter Monfore and Diana A. Howland. Delana Howland Monfore married Alfred Isaac Burkholder on 15. Jan. 1890. Delana Howland Monfore and Alfred Isaac Burkholder appeared on the census of 6. Jun. 1900 at Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota,
; 3 children, 3 living. Delana Howland Monfore and Alfred Isaac Burkholder appeared on the census of 22. Apr. 1910 at Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota,
; 3 children, 3 living. Delana Howland Monfore and Alfred Isaac Burkholder appeared on the census of 10. Jan. 1920 at Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota.
Delana Howland Monfore died on 18. Jan. 1922 at age 58.

Last Edited=26 Dec 2009

Dolph Emerson Monfore (M)
(4. May. 1916 - 19. Jan. 2001), #433743
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Relationship=8th cousin of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=9th great-grandson of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Dolph Emerson Monfore was born on 4. May. 1916 at Tulsa County, Oklahoma. He was the son of Roy William Monfore and Eula Moore. Dolph Emerson Monfore died on 19. Jan. 2001 at Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, at age 84.

Last Edited=26 Dec 2009

Doris Lee Monfore (F)
(23. May. 1918 - 17. Jan. 2006), #433745
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Relationship=8th cousin of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=9th great-granddaughter of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     

Doris L. Dodge
1918-2006
Wednesday, January 25, 2006
Services for Doris L. Dodge, 87, Emporia, were Friday, Jan. 20, 2006, at Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home, Emporia, with the Rev. Steve Smith officiating. Burial was in Hillside Cemetery, Toledo, Kan.
Mrs. Dodge died Jan. 27, 2006, at Newman Regional Health Center, Emporia. She was born May 23, 1918, in Jenks, Okla., the daughter of Roy and Eula (Moore) Monfore.
She was a housewife who worked for 11 years at Newman Hospital's dietary department. She retired in 1985.
She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, Presbyterian Women's Organization and Pink Lady at Newman Regional Health Center.
She married Daniel J. Dodge on July 28, 1940, in Emporia. He died Feb. 8, 1990.
Survivors include three sons, Donald L. Dodge and Ronald D. Dodge, both of Emporia, and Gary W. Dodge, Tonganoxie; a brother, Roy Monfore Jr., Mena, Ark; five grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. A daughter, Shirley J. Dodge, died June 16, 1954.
The family suggests memorial contributions to First Presbyterian Church of Emporia, sent in care of the funeral home, 605 State St., Emporia 66801.

Doris Lee Monfore was born on 23. May. 1918 at Jenks, Tulsa County, Oklahoma. She was the daughter of Roy William Monfore and Eula Moore. Doris Lee Monfore married Daniel J. Dodge on 28. Jul. 1940 at Emporia, Lyon County, Kansas. Doris Lee Monfore died on 17. Jan. 2006 at Emporia, Lyon County, Kansas, at age 87.

Last Edited=26 Dec 2009

Earl Edward Monfore (M)
(28. Dec. 1886 - 7. Sep. 1978), #433926
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Relationship=7th cousin 1 time removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=8th great-grandson of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Earl Edward Monfore was born on 28. Dec. 1886 at Springfield, Bon Homme County, South Dakota. He was the son of Edward Chapin Monfore and Carrie Estelle Whipple. Earl Edward Monfore married Mona May Bosingham on 26. May. 1909 at Gregory County, South Dakota. Earl Edward Monfore married Mona May Bosingham on 27. May. 1909.
Earl Edward Monfore was shown in the census on 20. May. 1910 as a farmer.
He and Mona May Bosingham appeared on the census of 20. May. 1910 at Wright Precinct, Tripp County, South Dakota,
; 1 child, 1 living.




Earl Edward Monfore was shown in the census in Jan. 1920 as a farmer.
He and Mona May Bosingham appeared on the census of Jan. 1920 at Hancock Twp., Bon Homme County, South Dakota.
Earl Edward Monfore appeared on the census of 21. Apr. 1930 at Hancock Twp., Bon Homme County, South Dakota,
; a widower.
Earl Edward Monfore was shown in the census on 21. Apr. 1930 as a farmer.
He died on 7. Sep. 1978 at Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington, at age 91.

Last Edited=26 Dec 2009

Edward Chapin Monfore (M)
(21. Jun. 1853 - 1. Feb. 1927), #433916
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Relationship=6th cousin 2 times removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=7th great-grandson of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Edward Chapin Monfore was born on 21. Jun. 1853 at Center Lisle, Broome County, New York. He was the son of Edward John Monfore and Clarissa Marie Chapin. Edward Chapin Monfore appeared on the census of 9. Jun. 1880 at with his father, Belmont Twp., Warren County, Iowa.
He married Carrie Estelle Whipple on 10. Oct. 1883 at Springfield, Bon Homme County, South Dakota.
Edward Chapin Monfore was shown in the census on 7. May. 1910 as a retired farmer.
He and Carrie Estelle Whipple appeared on the census of 7. May. 1910 at Springfield, Bon Homme County, South Dakota,
; 4 children, 4 living. Edward Chapin Monfore and Carrie Estelle Whipple appeared on the census of 5. Jan. 1920 at Saint Petersburg, Pinellas County, Florida.
Edward Chapin Monfore and Carrie Estelle Whipple appeared on the census of 16. Jan. 1920 at Springfield, Bon Homme County, South Dakota.
Edward Chapin Monfore died on 1. Feb. 1927 at Bon Homme County, South Dakota, at age 73.

EDWARD C. MONFORE Edward Chapin Monfore, the eldest of the four children of Edward John and Charlotte Melick Monfore, was born June 21, 1853, at Center Lisle, Broome County, N. Y. When a young man of 20 years, in 1873, he came to Springfield, Dakota Territory, where his cousins, E. W. Monfore and Emerson Monfore, had migrated from Iowa in 1871 and filed on a homestead for their father, about four miles north of Springfield. In Springfield on October 10, 1883, Edward married Carrie E. Whipple and for many years he was associated with E. W. Monfore in the general merchandise business under the name of E. W. Monfore and Co. Later, due to a heart condition, he engaged in gardening of all kinds at the home now across the street north from the college campus. Mrs. Monfore was born near Rockford, Ill., on April 25, 1866. Their family consisted of four children: Bessie Amelia, Earl Edward, Minnie Louise and Ruth.

Last Edited=26 Dec 2009

Edward John Monfore (M)
(13. Mar. 1828 - 25. Aug. 1908), #433859
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Relationship=5th cousin 3 times removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=6th great-grandson of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Edward John Monfore was also known as John Edward Monfore. Edward John Monfore was born on 13. Mar. 1828 at Delaware County, New York. He was the son of Deacon Garret Monfore and Patty Smith. Edward John Monfore married Clarissa Marie Chapin on 14. Jun. 1852. Edward John Monfore married Charlotte Melick on 22. Feb. 1866 at Illinois. In the census on 9. Jun. 1880 Edward John Monfore was named John Monfore.
Edward John Monfore was shown in the census on 9. Jun. 1880 as a farmer.
He and Charlotte Melick appeared on the census of 9. Jun. 1880 at Belmont Twp., Warren County, Iowa.
Edward John Monfore died on 25. Aug. 1908 at Springfield, Bon Homme County, South Dakota, at age 80.

Edward J. Monfore Biography This biography appears on pages 748-750 in "History of South Dakota" by Doane Robinson, Vol. I (1904)

EDWARD J. MONFORE is a native of the old Empire state of the Union, having been born in Delaware county, New York, on the 13th of March, 1828, so that he has now passed the psalmist's span of three score years and ten, but is a man of marked mental and physical vigor, giving slight indication of the years which stand to his credit. He is a son of Garrett and Paty (Smith) Monfore, and is the eldest of their four children, all of whom survive, the others being as follows: Rebecca, who is the wife of Rodney Chichester, of New Canaan, Connecticut; Mary, who is the wife of Henry Monroe, of Council Grove, Kansas; and Elizabeth, who is the wife of John Waterman, of Broome county, New York. The maternal grandfather Smith was a Revolutionary soldier and his widow drew a pension. The father of the subject was born in the state of New York, where the family was established in the early pioneer epoch, and there he passed his entire life. As a young man he learned the blacksmith trade, which he followed for a number of years, after which he was engaged in farming during the remainder of his active business career, having removed from Delaware county to Broome county, where his death occurred in 1845. He was a Whig in his political proclivities and was an ardent abolitionist. He and his wife were both consistent members of the Congregational church. The latter was likewise born in the state of Connecticut and lived to very old age. They were persons of noble characteristics and lived lives of signal honor and usefulness. Edward J. Monfore, whose name initiates this sketch, was reared under the sturdy discipline of the home farm, and after attending the common schools of Broome county he continued his studies for some time in an excellent academy at Homer, New York. As a young man he worked on the farm and at various other occupations, being signally energetic and ambitious and early exemplifying that good judgment which has conserved his success in later years. At the age of twenty-five years he entered upon an apprenticeship at the trade of wagonmaking, becoming a competent workman, and to this vocation he continued to devote his attention for about a decade, in the meanwhile carefully husbanding his resources and exemplifying the utmost thrift and perseverance. In 1864 he left his native state and came to the west, locating in Warren county, Iowa, where he purchased one hundred and sixty acres of land, as well as forty acres in the adjoining county of Marion. One year later he disposed of both of these properties and purchased another farm of one hundred and sixty-five acres in Warren county, to which he subsequently added until he had a good farm of two hundred and five acres. There he continued to be successfully engaged in agricultural pursuits for nearly eighteen years, becoming one of the honored and influential citizens of the community. He there served two terms as clerk of Belmont township, and one term as a member of the board of county commissioners. In the spring of 1882, having disposed of his interests in Iowa, Mr. Monfore came to South Dakota. and located in Springfield, Bon Homme county, where he has since maintained his home, being one of the founders and builders of this now prosperous and attractive little city, and having also been identified with the industrial development of this favored section of our great commonwealth. He is the owner of six hundred and forty acres of valuable farming land in the county, the same being divided into four farms, and he gives a general supervision to the property, which is well improved and under effective cultivation. He is also the owner of a nice residence and other property in Springfield. In politics Mr. Monfore gave his allegiance to the Whig party until the organization of the Republican party, when he transferred his allegiance to the latter, of whose principles and policies he has ever since been an unswerving advocate, having been one of those who aided in the election of the delegates to the first Republican state convention in New York. In 1885 he was elected a member of the board of commissioners of Bon Homme county, in which capacity he served two terms, during which period he gave significant manifestation of his loyalty and intrinsic public spirit. He was also elected and served nine years as a member of the board of education at Springfield. He, with George W. Snow and J. L. Turner, constituted the committee having in charge the erection of its first normal school building here, the cost of which, ten thousand dollars, was donated by the citizens of Springfield, the subject himself contributing two hundred dollars. Fraternally he is affiliated with Mount Zion Lodge, No. 6, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, and the auxiliary organization, Springfield Chapter, No. 11 Order of the Eastern Star, of which his wife likewise is a member; and he is also identified with Springfield Lodge, No. 7, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and Deborah Lodge, No. 52, Daughters of Rebekah, of which Mrs. Monfore is a member. On the 15th of June, 1852, at Centre Lisle, New York, was solemnized the marriage of Mr. Monfore to Miss Clarissa Chapin, who was born in Michigan and reared in Yorkshire, Broome county, New York. Of this union were born four children, of whom three survive: Edward C., who is a retired merchant of Springfield; George J., who is engaged in farming in this county; Carrie, who is the wife of Charles Melick, a farmer of this county. Mr. Monfore's first wife passed away October 8, 1864, dying of typhoid fever at Coloma, Iowa. He subsequently married, in Putnam county, Illinois, Miss Lottie Melick, who was born in New Jersey and reared in East Enterprise, Indiana. By the latter union were born three children, all of whom grew to maturity and were married. The eldest, Fanny, who was the wife of Dr. R. D. Melvin, now of Parker, this state, was caught in a folding bed and received injuries which caused her death. She had one son, Adney. The next child, Frank, is proprietor of the Springfield House, at Springfield, this state, and the youngest, Stella, is the wife of George B. Mead, of Port Stanley, Washington.

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Elizabeth Chloe Monfore (F)
(9. Mar. 1836 - ), #433976
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Relationship=6th great-granddaughter of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Elizabeth Chloe Monfore resided at at Broome County, New York. Elizabeth Chloe Monfore was born on 9. Mar. 1836 at New York. She was the daughter of Deacon Garret Monfore and Patty Smith. Elizabeth Chloe Monfore married John Waterman c 1860. Elizabeth Chloe Monfore and John Waterman appeared on the census of 15. Jun. 1860 at Lisle, Broome County, New York,
; real estate value 200.00, personal property 50.00. Elizabeth Chloe Monfore and John Waterman appeared on the census of 25. Jun. 1870 at Lisle, Broome County, New York.
Elizabeth Chloe Monfore and John Waterman appeared on the census of 14. Jun. 1880 at Lisle, Broome County, New York.
Elizabeth Chloe Monfore and John Waterman appeared on the census of 4. Jun. 1900 at Lisle, Broome County, New York,
; 7 children, 7 living.

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Elmer Whiting Monfore (M)
(18. Nov. 1853 - 19. May. 1925), #433756
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Relationship=6th cousin 2 times removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=7th great-grandson of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Elmer Whiting Monfore was born on 18. Nov. 1853 at Center Lisle, Broome County, New York. He was the son of Peter Monfore and Diana A. Howland. Elmer Whiting Monfore married Emma Rachel Seccombe, daughter of Rev. Charles Seccombe, on 16. Oct. 1883. Elmer Whiting Monfore died on 19. May. 1925 at Springfield, Bon Homme County, South Dakota, at age 71.
     Elmer W. Monfore was born November 18, 1853, in Center Lisle, N. Y. He was the oldest of eight children born to Peter and Diana Monfore. Elmer's father, who was a miller, migrated to Putnam County, Ill., in 1865, and for a few years engaged in farming. From there he moved to Marion County, Ia., where he resided for two years, moving to Springfield In 1872, when Elmer was 18 years old. Elmer and Emerson had come to Springfield the previous fall. Elmer had attended the common schools and took a course in a business college In Des Moines. Upon coming to Springfield he farmed for about five years, and then entered the employment of the mercantile establishments of D. W. Currier, M. H. Day and P. M. Liddy. In 1881 he engaged in business for himself, conducting a drug and grocery store. At the end of two years he took into partnership with him his cousin, Edward C. Monfore, and the firm title became E. W. Monfore and Company. This partnership continued for 20 years, when the firm dissolved. After a little interval, Mr. Monfore again went into business, but ill health had come upon him, and he sold the business and retired. On October 16, 1883, Mr. Monfore was united in marriage to Miss Emma Seccombe. Four children were born to this union, Charles, Alberta, Fred and Millicent.

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Emeline Monfore (F)
(30. Oct. 1824 - 17. Aug. 1846), #433623
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Relationship=5th cousin 3 times removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=6th great-granddaughter of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Emeline Monfore was born on 30. Oct. 1824. She was the daughter of Deacon Garret Monfore and Lydia Bartlett. Emeline Monfore died on 17. Aug. 1846 at Center Lisle, Broome County, New York, at age 21.

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Emerson John Monfore (M)
(29. Sep. 1848 - 5. Feb. 1912), #433670
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Relationship=6th cousin 2 times removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=7th great-grandson of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Emerson John Monfore was born on 29. Sep. 1848 at Center Lisle, Broome County, New York. He was the son of Peter Monfore and Diana A. Howland. Emerson John Monfore married Alice Ann McNair, daughter of Robert R. McNair and Nancy Ann McNeer, on 29. Feb. 1872 at Warren County, Iowa.
Emerson John Monfore was shown in the census on 3. Aug. 1880 as a farmer.
He and Alice Ann McNair appeared on the census of 3. Aug. 1880 at Belmont Twp., Warren County, Iowa.









Emerson John Monfore was shown in the census on 21. Apr. 1910 as a farmer.
He and Alice Ann McNair appeared on the census of 21. Apr. 1910 at Jenks, Tulsa County, Oklahoma,
; 7 children, 5 living. Emerson John Monfore died on 5. Feb. 1912 at Stanberry, Gentry County, Missouri, at age 63.

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Fanny Monfore (F)
(21. Jan. 1867 - 1. Jul. 1895), #433861
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Relationship=6th cousin 2 times removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=7th great-granddaughter of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Fanny Monfore was born on 21. Jan. 1867 at Rosemont, Warren County, Iowa. She was the daughter of Edward John Monfore and Charlotte Melick. Fanny Monfore appeared on the census of 9. Jun. 1880 at with her parents, Belmont Twp., Warren County, Iowa.
She married Dr. Ransom D. Melvin, son of Sumner Melvin and Rachel Margaret Stanton, on 6. May. 1885 at Springfield, Bon Homme County, South Dakota. Fanny Monfore died on 1. Jul. 1895 at Parker, Turner County, South Dakota, at age 28.

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Frank Bryson Monfore (M)
(1. Jun. 1903 - ), #433878
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Relationship=7th cousin 1 time removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=8th great-grandson of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Frank Bryson Monfore was born on 1. Jun. 1903 at Bon Homme County, South Dakota. He was the son of Frank Monfore and Anna Katherine Bouska. Frank Bryson Monfore married Odetta E. Opperman on 18. Jul. 1927.

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Frank Monfore (M)
(1. Aug. 1868 - ), #433876
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Relationship=7th great-grandson of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Frank Monfore was born on 1. Aug. 1868 at Warren County, Iowa. He was the son of Edward John Monfore and Charlotte Melick. Frank Monfore married Anna Katherine Bouska, daughter of James Bouska, on 28. Aug. 1902.
Frank Monfore was shown in the census on 18. Apr. 1910 as the Springfield Chief of Police.
He and Anna Katherine Bouska appeared on the census of 18. Apr. 1910 at Springfield, Bon Homme County, South Dakota,
; 3 children, 3 living.

Frank Monfore, a long time resident of Springfield and community and member of a pioneer family, was born August 1, 1868, in Warren County, Ia. He was the second child in the family of Edward John and Charlotte Melick Monfore. In 1882, when a lad of 14 years, Frank came from Iowa to Springfield with his parents and others in the family. They located on a farm just north of Springfield but soon moved to town. Frank attended the grade school in town and was employed in a local blacksmith shop. In August 1902, Frank was married to Anna Katherine Bouska and for a time they resided in town where Mr. Monfore was engaged in various business ventures. At one time he served as town marshal. He also operated the Commercial House Hotel on College street and across the street from it the livery barn. He also served on a committee that built the Woodman Hall in town. While Mr. Monfore was town marshal many Indians camped nearby. At one time one of the Indians escaped from the town jail, which at that time was located south of the Commercial House in part of what is now the residence of Mrs. Stella Mathews. The prisoner also managed to get his team out of the livery barn. In 1911, Mr. and Mrs. Monfore and their three sons, Bryson, Clarence and John, moved to a farm two and one half miles northwest of Springfield where they engaged in farming and stock raising and in time replaced the little stone house with a large modern dwelling now occupied by the Platte Halseys. In semi-retirement, many years later they moved to Kingsburg where Mr. Monfore operated the King Co. grain elevator until failing health forced him to retire and move to a small home in Springfield. Mrs. Monfore was born August 1, 1878, near Tyndall. She was a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Bouska, pioneers who came to Bon Homme County from Bohemia in 1870. She attended rural schools from Bohemia in 1870. She attended rural schools and as a young woman was employed as a domestic until her marriage.

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Frederick Harold Monfore (M)
(25. Feb. 1889 - ), #433772
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Relationship=8th great-grandson of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Frederick Harold Monfore was born on 25. Feb. 1889 at Bon Homme County, South Dakota. He was the son of Elmer Whiting Monfore and Emma Rachel Seccombe. Frederick Harold Monfore married Sallie Ann Albertson on 23. Dec. 1919 at Sioux Falls, Minnehaha County, South Dakota.
Frederick Harold Monfore was shown in the census on 4. Apr. 1930 as a newspaper editor.
In the census on 4. Apr. 1930 Frederick Harold Monfore was named Fred Monfore. He and Sallie Ann Albertson appeared on the census of 4. Apr. 1930 at Yankton, Yankton County, South Dakota.

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George Jesse Monfore (M)
(18. Jul. 1856 - 28. Apr. 1931), #433939
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Relationship=6th cousin 2 times removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=7th great-grandson of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     George Jesse Monfore was born on 18. Jul. 1856 at Center Lisle, Broome County, New York. He was the son of Edward John Monfore and Clarissa Marie Chapin. George Jesse Monfore appeared on the census of 9. Jun. 1880 at with his father, Belmont Twp., Warren County, Iowa.
He married Lulu Bell Rogers on 18. Feb. 1885 at Warren County, Iowa.
George Jesse Monfore was shown in the census on 23. Jun. 1900 as a farmer.
He and Lulu Bell Rogers appeared on the census of 23. Jun. 1900 at Twp. 93, Range 59, Bon Homme County, South Dakota,
; no children.
George Jesse Monfore was shown in the census on 5. Jan. 1920 as a farmer.
He and Lulu Bell Rogers appeared on the census of 5. Jan. 1920 at Springfield, Bon Homme County, South Dakota.
George Jesse Monfore died on 28. Apr. 1931 at Bon Homme County, South Dakota, at age 74.

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Gervaise Edwin Monfore (M)
(26. Feb. 1910 - 6. Oct. 2003), #433713
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Relationship=8th cousin of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=9th great-grandson of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Gervaise Edwin Monfore was born on 26. Feb. 1910 at Waverly, Coffey County, Kansas. He was the son of Robert Emerson Monfore and Ethel Satt Painter. Gervaise Edwin Monfore married Helen V. Shoop on 6. Sep. 1936. Gervaise Edwin Monfore died on 6. Oct. 2003 at Springfield, Greene County, Missouri, at age 93.

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Harry Carl Monfore (M)
(2. Oct. 1892 - 4. Oct. 1892), #433754
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Relationship=7th cousin 1 time removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=8th great-grandson of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Harry Carl Monfore was born on 2. Oct. 1892 at Milo, Warren County, Iowa. He was the son of Emerson John Monfore and Alice Ann McNair. Harry Carl Monfore died on 4. Oct. 1892 at Milo, Warren County, Iowa, at age 0.

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Howland Swift Monfore (M)
(17. Oct. 1898 - Apr. 1980), #433845
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Relationship=7th cousin 1 time removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=8th great-grandson of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Howland Swift Monfore was born on 17. Oct. 1898 at South Dakota. He was the son of Peter G. Monfore and Minnie May Flowers. Howland Swift Monfore served in WWI. He married Gertrude M. Kositzky on 8. Feb. 1927 at Turner County, South Dakota. Howland Swift Monfore died in Apr. 1980 at Springfield, Bon Homme County, South Dakota, at age 81.

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Ira Monfore (M)
(2. May. 1871 - 11. Mar. 1872), #433897
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Relationship=6th cousin 2 times removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=7th great-grandson of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Ira Monfore was born on 2. May. 1871 at Warren County, Iowa. He was the son of Edward John Monfore and Charlotte Melick. Ira Monfore died on 11. Mar. 1872 at Warren County, Iowa, at age 0.

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Isaac Monfore (M)
(14. Sep. 1803 - 30. Apr. 1871), #139163
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Relationship=4th cousin 4 times removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=5th great-grandson of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Isaac Monfore was born on 14. Sep. 1803 at Delaware County, New York. He was the son of Peter Montfort and Aeltje Covenhoven. Isaac Monfore removed to at Macomb County, Michigan, in 1828. He married Mary Douglass Curtis, daughter of Jeremiah Curtis and Mercy Ewell, on 15. Jul. 1836 at Sheby Twp., Macomb County, Michigan.
Isaac Monfore was shown in the census on 1. Jun. 1870 as a farmer.
He and Mary Douglass Curtis appeared on the census of 1. Jun. 1870 at Shelby Twp., Macomb County, Michigan,
; real estate value 20,000.00, personal property 600.00. Isaac Monfore died on 30. Apr. 1871 at Disco, Macomb County, Michigan, at age 67.

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John Douglas Monfore (M)
#433885
Relationship=8th cousin of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=9th great-grandson of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     John Douglas Monfore married Linda Goerse Johnson.

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Jon Monfore (M)
#433896
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Relationship=9th great-grandson of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Jon Monfore was the son of Robert Wayne Monfore and Alice Johnson.

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Judson Monfore (M)
(c Jul. 1837 - ), #433978
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Relationship=5th cousin 3 times removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=6th great-grandson of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Judson Monfore was born c Jul. 1837 at Michigan. He was the son of Isaac Monfore and Mary Douglass Curtis. Judson Monfore married Maria (Unknown) c 1875.
Judson Monfore was shown in the census on 21. Jun. 1900 as a farmer.
He and Maria (Unknown) appeared on the census of 21. Jun. 1900 at Sheby Twp., Macomb County, Michigan,
; no children.

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Karyn Jo Monfore (F)
#433884
Relationship=8th cousin of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=9th great-granddaughter of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Karyn Jo Monfore married Frank John Konfrst.

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Kenneth Emerson Monfore (M)
(3. Oct. 1905 - 31. Dec. 1992), #433711
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Relationship=8th cousin of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=9th great-grandson of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Kenneth Emerson Monfore was born on 3. Oct. 1905 at Waverly, Coffey County, Kansas. He was the son of Robert Emerson Monfore and Ethel Satt Painter. Kenneth Emerson Monfore married Mary Nienstedt on 30. Jun. 1930 at Hartford, Coffey County, Kansas. Kenneth Emerson Monfore died on 31. Dec. 1992 at Yreka, Siskiyou County, California, at age 87.

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Lanah Monfore (F)
(3. Mar. 1795 - 26. Oct. 1860), #281867
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Relationship=4th cousin 4 times removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=5th great-granddaughter of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Lanah Monfore was also known as Helena Monfore. Lanah Monfore was born on 3. Mar. 1795. She was the daughter of Peter Montfort and Aeltje Covenhoven. Lanah Monfore married David Hallock on 24. Apr. 1817. Lanah Monfore died on 26. Oct. 1860 at age 65.

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Maria Eliza Monfore (F)
(15. Feb. 1827 - 30. Apr. 1827), #433858
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Relationship=5th cousin 3 times removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=6th great-granddaughter of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Maria Eliza Monfore was born on 15. Feb. 1827 at Delaware County, New York. She was the daughter of Deacon Garret Monfore and Patty Smith. Maria Eliza Monfore died on 30. Apr. 1827 at age 0.

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Marilyn Ann Monfore (F)
(15. Apr. 1925 - 12. Jul. 2005), #433774
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Relationship=8th cousin of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=9th great-granddaughter of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Marilyn Ann Monfore was born on 15. Apr. 1925 at South Dakota. She was the daughter of Frederick Harold Monfore and Sallie Ann Albertson. Marilyn Ann Monfore died on 12. Jul. 2005 at Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, at age 80.

Yankton Press & Dakotan
Saturday, July 16, 2005

LINCOLN, Neb. -- Marilyn Ann Edgecomb, 80, Lincoln, Neb., died Tuesday (July 12, 2005).

She was born April 15, 1925, at Yankton, South Dakota to Frederick Harold and Sallie Ann (Albertson) Monfore. She was a member of First-Plymouth Congregational United Church of Christ, PEO Chapter GV, Pi Beta Phi Sorority and the Alumni Association of Iowa State University.

Family members include, husband, William "Bill"; daughters and sons-in-law: Emily and Douglas Buehler, Carlsbad, N.M; Kathryn and Roger Snell, Topeka, KS; Elizabeth and Jeff Wedeking, Lincoln; son and daughter-in-law, Rev. John and Cyndee Edgecomb, Port Orchard, WA; grandchildren: Ryan, B.J. and Chris Snell; Holly and Aaron Buehler; Heather, Evan and Heidi Rose Edgecomb; and Valerie Ann Wedeking; sister-in-law, Joan Monfore, Sun City West, AZ; and nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, Colin Monfore.

Memorial service was held Friday at First-Plymouth Congregational Chapel with the Rev. Dr. Otis E. Young officiating. Committal service was also held Friday at Missouri Valley, Iowa.

Memorials may be made to Shriners Hospital for Children, 1717 Yolande Ave., Lincoln, NE 68521.

Condolences or personal reflections may be sent online to: www.roperandsons.com.

Roper and Sons Funeral Service, Lincoln, Neb., is in charge of arrangements.

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Marion E. Monfore (M)
(22. Mar. 1910 - 2. Jan. 1989), #433928
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Relationship=8th cousin of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=9th great-grandson of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Marion E. Monfore was born on 22. Mar. 1910 at South Dakota. He was the son of Earl Edward Monfore and Mona May Bosingham. Marion E. Monfore married Marjorie I. Jones on 2. Jul. 1936. Marion E. Monfore died on 2. Jan. 1989 his last known address was at Yuma, Yuma County, Arizona, according to the Social Security Death Index.

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Mary Almirah Monfore (F)
(7. Jul. 1833 - 22. Feb. 1906), #433974
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Relationship=5th cousin 3 times removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=6th great-granddaughter of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Mary Almirah Monfore resided at at Council Grove, Morris County, Kansas. Mary Almirah Monfore was born on 7. Jul. 1833 at Delaware County, New York. She was the daughter of Deacon Garret Monfore and Patty Smith. Mary Almirah Monfore married Henry V. Monroe in 1858 at Broome County, New York. Mary Almirah Monfore died on 22. Feb. 1906 at age 72.

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Millicent Lenore Monfore (F)
(15. Aug. 1894 - ), #433778
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Relationship=7th cousin 1 time removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=8th great-granddaughter of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Millicent Lenore Monfore was born on 15. Aug. 1894 at South Dakota. She was the daughter of Elmer Whiting Monfore and Emma Rachel Seccombe. Millicent Lenore Monfore married Victor Herbert Nitzkowski, son of Fred Nitzkowski and Mary (Unknown), on 27. Dec. 1919 at Bon Homme County, South Dakota. Millicent Lenore Monfore and Victor Herbert Nitzkowski appeared on the census of 7. Apr. 1930 at Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California.

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Minnie Louise Monfore (F)
(9. Oct. 1888 - 2. May. 1956), #433934
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Relationship=7th cousin 1 time removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=8th great-granddaughter of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Minnie Louise Monfore was born on 9. Oct. 1888 at South Dakota. She was the daughter of Edward Chapin Monfore and Carrie Estelle Whipple. Minnie Louise Monfore married Arthur G. Campbell c Dec. 1909. Minnie Louise Monfore and Arthur G. Campbell appeared on the census of 7. May. 1910 at with her parents, Springfield, Bon Homme County, South Dakota.
Minnie Louise Monfore married Arthur G. Campbell on 15. Dec. 1910 at Bon Homme County, South Dakota. Minnie Louise Monfore and Arthur G. Campbell appeared on the census of 2. Feb. 1920 at Jefferson Twp., Bon Homme County, South Dakota.
Minnie Louise Monfore and Arthur G. Campbell appeared on the census of 8. Apr. 1930 at Jefferson Twp., Bon Homme County, South Dakota.
Minnie Louise Monfore died on 2. May. 1956 at age 67.

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Nannie D. Monfore (F)
(2. Jul. 1875 - 29. Dec. 1943), #433697
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Relationship=7th cousin 1 time removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=8th great-granddaughter of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Nannie D. Monfore was also known as Dakota Nancy Monfore. Nannie D. Monfore was born on 2. Jul. 1875 at Belmont Twp., Warren County, Iowa. She was the daughter of Emerson John Monfore and Alice Ann McNair. In the census on 3. Aug. 1880 Nannie D. Monfore was named Nancy Monfore. She married Purl Henry Clodfelter, son of Francis Marion Clodfelter and Sarah Elizabeth Virgnia Brown, on 10. May. 1893 at Lucas County, Iowa. Nannie D. Monfore and Purl Henry Clodfelter appeared on the census of 21. Jun. 1900 at Dallas Twp., Harrison County, Missouri,
; 2 children, 0 living. Nannie D. Monfore and Purl Henry Clodfelter appeared on the census of 5. Jan. 1920 at Emporia, Lyon County, Kansas.
Nannie D. Monfore and Purl Henry Clodfelter appeared on the census of 8. Apr. 1930 at Emporia, Lyon County, Kansas,
; real estate value 4,000.00. Nannie D. Monfore died on 29. Dec. 1943 at Emporia, Lyon County, Kansas, at age 68.

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Nellie Monfore (F)
(21. Oct. 1780 - 14. Jan. 1857), #281880
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Relationship=4th cousin 4 times removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=5th great-granddaughter of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Nellie Monfore was born on 21. Oct. 1780 at Readington, Hunterdon County, New Jersey. She was the daughter of Peter Montfort and Aeltje Covenhoven. Nellie Monfore married Abraham Simonson. Nellie Monfore died on 14. Jan. 1857 at age 76.

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Nettie Adelma Monfore (F)
(26. Dec. 1872 - 25. Feb. 1949), #433674
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Relationship=7th cousin 1 time removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=8th great-granddaughter of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Nettie Adelma Monfore was born on 26. Dec. 1872 at Springfield, Bon Homme County, South Dakota. She was the daughter of Emerson John Monfore and Alice Ann McNair. Nettie Adelma Monfore married Andrew J. Frank on 17. Feb. 1891 at Liberty Twp., Warren County, Iowa. Nettie Adelma Monfore married John Edward Duncan on 3. Feb. 1942. Nettie Adelma Monfore died on 25. Feb. 1949 at Emporia, Lyon County, Kansas, at age 76. She was buried at Elmwood Cemetry, Bushong, Lyon County, Kansas.

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Olive Monfore (F)
(1. Sep. 1797 - 30. Jan. 1873), #281865
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Relationship=5th great-granddaughter of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Olive Monfore was born on 1. Sep. 1797 at New York. She was the daughter of Peter Montfort and Aeltje Covenhoven. Olive Monfore married Dr. Herrick Bromley. Olive Monfore appeared on the census of 2. Jun. 1860 at Avon, Oakland County, Michigan,
; real estate value 3,000.00, personal property 200.00.
Olive Monfore was shown in the census on 2. Jun. 1860 as a domestic.
She died on 30. Jan. 1873 at age 75.

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Orluna Belle Monfore (F)
(2. Feb. 1866 - 16. May. 1911), #433840
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Relationship=7th great-granddaughter of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Orluna Belle Monfore was born on 2. Feb. 1866 at Putnam County, Illinois. She was the daughter of Peter Monfore and Diana A. Howland. Orluna Belle Monfore married Joseph Williams Whiting on 29. Mar. 1890 at Springfield, Bon Homme County, South Dakota. Orluna Belle Monfore and Joseph Williams Whiting appeared on the census of 6. May. 1910 at Springfield, Bon Homme County, South Dakota,
; 1 child, 1 living. Orluna Belle Monfore died on 16. May. 1911 at Springfield, Bon Homme County, South Dakota, at age 45.

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Orpha Belle Monfore (F)
(9. Aug. 1885 - 27. May. 1929), #433717
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Relationship=8th great-granddaughter of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Orpha Belle Monfore was born on 9. Aug. 1885 at Springfield, Bon Homme County, South Dakota. She was the daughter of Emerson John Monfore and Alice Ann McNair. Orpha Belle Monfore married Clair Bernard Stockton, son of William Alexander Stockton and Olive Cornelia Saunders, on 6. Apr. 1906 at Jenks, Tulsa County, Oklahoma. Orpha Belle Monfore and Clair Bernard Stockton appeared on the census of 4. Feb. 1920 at Stanberry, Gentry County, Missouri.
Orpha Belle Monfore died on 27. May. 1929 at Ardmore, Carter County, Oklahoma, at age 43. She was buried at High Ridge Cemetery, Stanberry, Gentry County, Missouri.

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Peter G. Monfore (M)
(11. Oct. 1871 - 29. Oct. 1950), #433843
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     Peter G. Monfore was also known as Joseph Griswold Monfore. Peter G. Monfore was born on 11. Oct. 1871 at Milo, Warren County, Iowa. He was the son of Peter Monfore and Diana A. Howland. Peter G. Monfore married Minnie May Flowers on 16. Sep. 1896.
Peter G. Monfore was shown in the census on 16. Jan. 1920 as a salesman, furniture.
He and Minnie May Flowers appeared on the census of 16. Jan. 1920 at Springfield, Bon Homme County, South Dakota.

Peter G. Monfore was shown in the census on 8. Apr. 1930 as the proprietor of a furniture store.
He and Minnie May Flowers appeared on the census of 8. Apr. 1930 at Springfield, Bon Homme County, South Dakota,
; real estate value 8,000.00. Peter G. Monfore died on 29. Oct. 1950 at Springfield, Bon Homme County, South Dakota, at age 79. Peter G. Monfore was born in Milo, Ia., October 11, 1871. His mother, Diana A. Howland, came from Centre Lisle, N. Y. His father's name was also Peter and they named their oldest son Howland. The family came to Springfield in 1872 and settled on a homestead four miles north of Springfield. Five years later they moved into town. Pete Monfore, Jr., was associated for many years with his brother, Elmer W. Monfore, and his cousin, Edward C. Monfore, In the general merchandise business. For a short time he had a harness shop which he had purchased from Mead and Stephens. There was a small stock of furniture and undertaking goods included so he disposed of the harness shop and entered into a partnership with J. C. Young. They built the two-story building at the corner of Chestnut and Elm and operated under the name of Monfore and Young. After Mr. Young retired, Mr. Monfore continued alone. He was one of the first licensed embalmers in Bon Homme County. He married Minnie May Flowers September 16, 1896. The Monfores had three children, Howland, Clarice and Wayne. Howland served in World War I. He sold insurance for several years and farmed east of Springfield. That land is now part of the Lewis and Clark Lake. Later he became Bon Homme County Director of the State Department of Social Security. In 1942 he joined the Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces and was employed by the U. S. Veterans Administration in Sioux Falls until 1959. At that time he installed a Laundromat in Springfield which is still in operation. He was married to Gertrude M. Kositzky in 1927. They were the parents of five children, Peter (deceased), Robert P., Diana, James and Thomas. Clarice married Urban Holleman. They had one son who lives in Ohio. She recently married Don Gilmore and now lives in

Cedar Rapids, Ia. Wayne, after receiving his M. S. degree from South Dakota State College, spent his entire professional career in the field of education and was at one time superintendent of the public school here. He died in 1966. His wife, Alice, and son, Jon, still live in Springfield. Peter Monfore died in 1950 and his wife, Minnie, in 1965. Minnie's family, Mr. and Mrs. John Flowers, arrived here by steamboat from Illinois in 1886. Their children were Will and Carrie Whipple from Mrs. Flowers' first marriage. Born to this union were Charles, Etta, Minnie and Maud. They lived on a farm east of town until John's death when they moved to town. Carrie married Edward C. Monfore, Etta married Will Kimball and moved to Chicago, and Maud married Frank Glasner, one-time owner and publisher of the Springfield Times and was also Secretary of State. Later she married Frank Hurlbut, a conductor for the Milwaukee railroad. Charles was interested in the livery business here for several years before moving to Stanley County. Mrs. Flowers' brother, Rev. George W. Swift, came here during the 1880s. He operated a photograph gallery here for a time. Later he became a Baptist minister and served in churches in California and Rapid City and later returned here and is buried in the Springfield Cemetery along with the Flowers' and Monfores.

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Peter Howland Monfore (M)
(10. Aug. 1927 - 19. Sep. 1951), #434009
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     Peter Howland Monfore was born on 10. Aug. 1927. He was the son of Howland Swift Monfore and Gertrude M. Kositzky. Peter Howland Monfore died on 19. Sep. 1951 at age 24; Killed in action.

Peter Howland Monfore      
NO. 17661 • 10 August 1927 – 19 September 1951      
Killed in Action 19 September 1951, in Korea, aged 24 Years      
"Theirs not to reason why, theirs but to do and die." - On September 19, 1951, Bloody Heartbreak Ridge, Hill 851, Korea, Love Company Commander, Lt. Peter Howland Monfore, and many comrades of the 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Division, met their death. These are the facts as told by the one surviving officer of Love Company.
"The morning of September 12, attack orders came. The Battalion was to cross the L.D. with 'H', 'I', 'K', and 'L' Company spearheading. Heartbreak Ridge was reached and we managed to fight our way up about two hundred yards before dark. On the days following this move, the push for HiII 851 started and the objective was almost reached. Peter was always up front with the assault ­platoon. He said the men liked to see their commanding officer around when the chips were down. The night of the 18th, Pete received orders for a night attack on 851. We moved through 'K' Co. at 10:00 PM o'clock and made our way right up on the hill. We dug in, everyone was so tired and happy. Four o'clock on the mornIng of the 19th, the Reds hit Love Company with two battalions. They cut off 'K' Company from us and soon had us completely surrounded. Peter had been reading his Bible. Sensing something was wrong, he put it down, picked up his carbine. As soon as we were out of our bunks we knew it was more than just a probing attack. The fight was overwhelming. We used up all our ammunition. Peter grabbed a BAR, then found a machine gun. The fighting became closer and bitter. We were surrounded. At about two PM o'clock I saw Pete coming toward me. An enemy burp gun got him in the chest, one bullet found his heart. Peter died very shortly, conscious all the time, and very calm and cool. He smiled at me, tried, but couldn't speak. We put him on a litter, and I covered him with a blanket. I think he tried to tell me to take care of the remaining men. Finally 'K' and 'I' companies came up from behind and helped us to pull back. We, of Love Company, had only forty-four (44) men left out of one hundred and sixty-seven (167)."
"On October 12, Love Company was given the mission of retaking Hill 851. We took it. I am sure every man had Peter on his mind when we finally got up there. The battle of September 18th lasted fourteen hours. I have never seen Pete's equal in or out of the Army. Peter was a Christian man, and lived every minute of his life as such, always saying his daily prayers and blessing his 'C' rations whenever he ate, doing for others, constantly bringing hope and encouragement to his men and being very considerate and thoughtful. I shall never forget him as long as I live. The men are putting him in for the Congressional Medal of Honor. We hope he gets it. We all thought so much of him."
Thus, ended the short but full und glorious life of Lieut. Peter Howland Monfore, oldest of five children of Mr. and Mrs. Howland Swift Monfore of Springfield, South Dakota.
Peter was born in South Dakota on August 10, 1927. His childhood and early youth were spent in the ordinary activities of most boys. He was always a good student and very active in all school activities. He loved sports and participated and was a leader in them. Football was his great love.
Peter was baptized and confirmed in the Ascension Episcopal Church of Springfield, South Dakota.
After attending school at Springfield and Tyndall, South Dakota, Peter progressed to graduation with honors from Washington High School, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and immediately enlisted in the Navy, where he remained until 1946, when he received a letter from the Secretary of War, notifying him of an appointment to the United States Military Academy.
After much deliberation, he decided to accept and was given an honorable discharge from the Navy and entered West Point July 1st, 1946.
While taking Naval training at the University of Wisconsin, Pete became interested in boxing and under the splendid coaching of Dewitt Portal, John Walsh, and Julius Menendez, he became very proficient, receiving the Best Contenders trophy award. He followed this sport at U.S.M.A, and Peter "The Rock", as he was affectionately called, went on to Captain the Army boxing team, and to make many splendid NCAA showings, and to win the Eastern Intercollegiate lightheavy weight title championship for two successive years, 1949 and 1950.
Peter's character expanded and increased in strength, and he became a proud aud worthy cadet, meeting and encountering the new ways of life, with a serious and business-like attitude. He truly abided by the West Point code of "Duty, Honor, Country", but added to it, love of God.
Peter was well known and respected by the cadets, and was a bulwark to which any in need could turn; perhaps this is made clearer by the facts that he was chosen a member of the Honor Committee and Cadet CO of "E-2" Company, besides remaining well up in his class scholastically, teaching Sunday School, playing football and boxing. Peter was a good student, a Christian, a fine athlete, a capable leader, and an outstandIng cadet, but he was never too busy to help. He was admired and loved by all who knew or came in contact with him, and they were many, for when the news of his tragic death became known, hundreds of letters of sympathy, praise and comfort came pouring in from all over the nation and abroad. We marveled at how many had been affected by his personality, unselfishness, kindness, helpfulness, sportsmanship, leadership, honesty, integrity, thoughtfulness, love of God, and love for his fellow men, which were all displayed with modesty and humility,
Peter developed and devoted much time to growth in spirit. He adopted Jesus Christ as his personal Savior and wished for all his friends to find his own firm belief and comfort in the knowledge of God, wherein lies our salvation. The will of God was of great importance to Pete. He was active in many religious groups and was constantly trying to give others the strength and comfort received from his belief.
Peter chose for his tour of duty the Far East Command, feeling that there with the Infantry he could best serve his Lord and country. Following graduation from U.S.M.A. in June 1950, he spent a few weeks among friends and at home. In August 1950, with his spiritual and military background so fresh and new, he was shipped to the battlefield of Korea. In three days he received his first wounds while leading a platoon. After three weeks' hospitalization and convalesence he returned to the 23rd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Division, and served with it in various capacities, such as platoon leader, regimental liaison officer, etc. Twice he turned down opportunities to become "General's Aide". That was not for him. He wanted to be with the front line men. Finally, he was given Love Company to command. Now he was supremely happy. He said, "It is the best job in the whole Army". He was ever looking after, not only the physical needs but the spiritual needs of his men.
Peter was a member of the Christian Military Men's Committee, and their first member to be killed. This is the spiritual report of his life as written by a member:
"Several months previous to his death, Lieut. Monfore had sent us the names of his friends and military associates who were either unsaved or needing the Lord Jesus Christ, or Christians in need of spiritual encouragement. From that time on a regular prayer program for the men has been begun and Gospel messages designed to meet their individual needs sent to them, that witness shall result in their salvation. 'For none of us liveth to himself, and no mail dieth unto himself, for whether we live, we live unto the Lord and whether we die,
we die unto the Lord, whether we live therefore, or die, we are the Lords.' Romans 14:7-8. The eternal truth of this statement of God's word is beautifully illustrated in the life and death of Lieut. Peter Howland Monfore. How gloriously true are God's words, 'He being dead, yet Speaketh.'
"Peter was courageous. He was awarded a French medal and citation by General Monclar, Commander of the French U.N. forces, for great courage, in spite of fierce enemy cross fire, in rescuing a French battalion which had been surrounded by the enemy".
Great comfort and pride were found in these excerpts from letters which paid tribute to his character:
"My loss could not have been greater had it been my own family. As fine a man as ever walked the face of the earth. What a fiercely precious thing this freedom must be when it is bought and paid for with the lives of young men such as Pete. May God give us the sense of values to appreciate what it means."
"I cannot think of any boy that has left the impression that Pete left with me. I can't count the times that I have talked to my friends and boys in my classes about him. Peter was the model athlete. When you meet a boy in athletics or physical education like Pete, then you know you are in the right business. I shall always try to develop the fine qualities Peter possessed."
"Your boy was certainly as fine a soldier as West Point has ever produced. He lived up to every part of, 'Duty, Honor, Country', Among all the the men we lost in this grinding battle, it is hard to say who could be the hardest to lose, but Pete had every attribute of greatness, and was potentially one of the Army's bright young stars. For several hours we couldn't believe he was really gone, and kept praying for his return. As a soldier, there is little in war to recommend itself to me. The only recompense is in the sense of duty performed for our country, and the great comradeship and respect engendered for our fighting brothers. Ernie Pyle could have written of this battle and your son. I cannot. We of the 23rd lnfantry share your grief and participate in your fierce pride."
"Peter was an exceptionally fine young officer and was on my staff until he took over Love Company in August, and he immediately established it as a top outfit. The night preceding his death he executed a brilliant attack on a dominant hill of Heartbreak Ridge of unparalleled success and daring. We all predicted a shining future for your son and his men had a deep affection for him. Only a few days before, I signed a recommendation for his promotion to Captain. We are asking one of the country's highest awards for your son, the highest decoration our government can give."
"Pete was one of my best friends. I feel it a genuine privilege to have been his friend and feel that I am a better man today for having known him. Pete had many friends, probably as many as any man that ever graduated from the Point. Ours was a special friendship, a little stronger than ordinary. Peter and I had a common understanding of each other. I understood his religious views, his strict adherence to physical conditioning, his unflinching honesty. I respected him for it and he knew It. He never failed to make me laugh when I was down. The news of Peter’s death left me more stunned and grieved than I have ever been in my entire life. I last had seen Peter in Korea in April, 1951, near the IittIe town of Hong Chon. He hadn't changed a bit, but looked like he did when he entered the boxing ring, grim and ready for the job ahead, yet ready with a smile."
"As a member of my battalion, Pete, as he was affectionately called, was highly respected and beloved by all the officers and men of the unit. He was an outstanding officer, considerate, kind, gentle, yet firm. His regular attendance at church service was an indication of his true character in the spirit of love of God. This was a form of his duty, and with Pete the word duty was but another name for the will of the Almighty and to perform this was the sole aim of his life. News of his death stunned every member of this unit, and his loss will be felt keenly in the organization."
These are just a few of the many, many tributes paid to Lieut. Peter Howland Monfore, no longer present on this earth.
We who survive him are proud to look back on his accomplishments and let them be examples which he set forth to serve us and inspire us in our attempt to fulfill the tasks that he would have completed. Pete met death pridefully and manfully in the service of his country, and with faith in his devotion to duty and in defense of all that we and the free people of the world hold most dear. Let us hope that it has helped us on the long hard road by which we may expect to reach a just, honorable, and enduring peace.
-The Monfore Family.

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Peter Monfore (M)
(5. Dec. 1787 - 21. Feb. 1817), #281873
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     Peter Monfore was born on 5. Dec. 1787 at New Jersey. He was the son of Peter Montfort and Aeltje Covenhoven. Peter Monfore died on 21. Feb. 1817 at age 29.

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Peter Monfore (M)
(13. Feb. 1820 - 19. Jan. 1894), #433666
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     Peter Monfore was born on 13. Feb. 1820 at Sidney Plains, Delaware County, New York. He was the son of Deacon Garret Monfore and Sarah Griswold. Peter Monfore married Diana A. Howland, daughter of Issac Howland and Amanda Bellows, on 12. Nov. 1847 at Center Lisle, Broome County, New York.
Peter Monfore was shown in the census on 1. Aug. 1850 as a farmer.
He and Diana A. Howland appeared on the census of 1. Aug. 1850 at Lisle, Broome County, New York,
; real estate value 250.00. Peter Monfore died on 19. Jan. 1894 at Springfield, Bon Homme County, South Dakota, at age 73.

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Rebecca Ann Monfore (F)
(15. Jan. 1830 - ), #433972
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     Rebecca Ann Monfore was born on 15. Jan. 1830 at New York. She was the daughter of Deacon Garret Monfore and Patty Smith. Rebecca Ann Monfore married Rodney S. Chichester on 5. Nov. 1851. Rebecca Ann Monfore and Rodney S. Chichester appeared on the census of 12. Jul. 1860 at New Canaan, Fairfield County, Connecticut,
; real estate value 6,000.00, personal property 500.00. Rebecca Ann Monfore and Rodney S. Chichester appeared on the census of 15. Jul. 1870 at New Canaan, Fairfield County, Connecticut,
; real estate value 1,000.00, personal property 400.00. Rebecca Ann Monfore and Rodney S. Chichester appeared on the census of 30. Jun. 1880 at New Canaan, Fairfield County, Connecticut.
Rebecca Ann Monfore and Rodney S. Chichester appeared on the census of 13. Jun. 1900 at New Canaan, Fairfield County, Connecticut,
; 8 children, 6 living.

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Rhoda F. Monfore (F)
(21. Aug. 1813 - 6. Nov. 1839), #433625
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Relationship=5th cousin 3 times removed of David Kipp Conover Jr..
Relationship=6th great-granddaughter of Wolphert Gerretse Van Kouwenhoven.

     Rhoda F. Monfore was born on 21. Aug. 1813 at New York. She was the daughter of Deacon Garret Monfore and Sarah Griswold. Rhoda F. Monfore married Enos Wolcott on 13. Apr. 1837 at Croton-on-Hudson, Westchester County, New York. Rhoda F. Monfore died on 6. Nov. 1839 at Croton-on-Hudson, Westchester County, New York, at age 26. She and Enos Wolcott appeared on the census of 23. Sep. 1850 at Franklin, Delaware County, New York,
; real estate value 500.00. Rhoda F. Monfore and Enos Wolcott appeared on the census of 25. Jun. 1860 at Franklin, Delaware County, New York.

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