Advertisement
Advertisement
A photo of Monroe Reed
Add photo

Monroe Reed 1915 - 1977

Monroe Reed of Tallulah, Madison County, Louisiana was born on September 12, 1915 to Anna Quilla (York) Reed and Henry Jefferson Reed. He had siblings Hearl "Harold" Sylvester Reed, Ovia Reed, and Elzia Reed. Monroe Reed died at age 62 years old in November 1977.
Monroe Reed
Tallulah, Madison County, Louisiana 71282
September 12, 1915
November 1977
Male
Looking for another Monroe Reed?
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
This page exists for YOU
and everyone who remembers Monroe.
Share what you know,
even ask what you wish you knew.
Invite others to do the same,
but don't worry if you can't...
Someone, somewhere will find this page,
and we'll notify you when they do.

Monroe Reed's History: 1915 - 1977

Uncover new discoveries and connections today by sharing about people & moments from yesterday.
  • 09/12
    1915

    Birthday

    September 12, 1915
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • 11/dd
    1977

    Death

    November 1977
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Advertisement
  • Did you know?
    Monroe Reed lived 10 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 62.
  • share
    Memories
    below
Advertisement
Advertisement

Add Memories, Stories & Photos about Monroe

Be the 1st to share and we'll let you know when others do the same.
Did you know?
In 1915, in the year that Monroe Reed was born, in May, the RMS Lusitania was sunk by a German torpedo. The Lusitania was a British passenger ship that was sailing from New York to Liverpool England. She sank in 18 minutes - 1,198 died and 761 survived. While travelers were the main casualty - and commodity - the Lusitania did carry wartime weapons. "Remember the Lusitania" became the rallying cry of World War 1.
Did you know?
In 1925, at the age of just 10 years old, Monroe was alive when in July, the Scopes Trial - often called the Scopes Monkey Trial - took place, prosecuting a substitute teacher for teaching evolution in school. Tennessee had enacted a law that said it was "unlawful to teach human evolution in any state-funded school". William Jennings Bryan headed the prosecution and Clarence Darrow headed the defense. The teacher was found guilty and fined $100. An appeal to the Supreme Court of Tennessee upheld the law but overturned the guilty verdict.
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
Advertisement

Monroe Reed's Family Tree & Friends

Advertisement
Advertisement
Friendships

Monroe's Friends

Friends of Monroe Friends can be as close as family. Add Monroe's family friends, and his friends from childhood through adulthood.
Advertisement
Advertisement
1 Follower & Sources

Connect with others who remember Monroe Reed to share and discover more memories. People who have contributed to this page are listed below and in the Biography History of changes. Sign in to to view changes.

ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
Advertisement
Back to Top