John Henry Monger, Jnr

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The Perth Gazette etc (WA) Fri 16 Oct 1857; Marriage:

MONGER-MANNING; On the 21st July, at St. James's, Piccadilly, John Henry Monger, of York, Western Australia, to Henrietta Joaquina Manning, eldest daughter of Charles Alexander Manning, of Swan River, late of Callao, Peru.

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BDM WA

Children born to John Henry Monger and Henrietta Joaquin (Manning) at York WA:

1858/4245; Monger, Helena Aurora; m 1878 Hope.

1860/5395; Monger, Francis Henry; m 1885 Locke. Frank died Wed 10 Jan 1894.

1863/6922; Monger, Frederick Charles; m 1895 Sherard.

1865/8364; Monger, Evelina; m 1887 Simson.

1867/9828; Monger, Amy Susanna; m 1. 1886 Campbell; m 2. 1891 Moorhead. Died 1900 aged 32.

1871/13249; Monger, Earnest Leopold Stephen , died 1900/663, aged 29.

1874/15404; Monger. Florence Zelia

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Buried East Perth Cemeteries
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Death 1894/867; Monger, Henrietta Joaquine, aged 61

Death 1892/240; Monger, John Henry, aged 60.

The West Australian, 24 Feb 1892

DEATH OF MR. J. H. MONGER, M.L.C

It is with most sincere regret that we record the death of Mr. J. H. Monger, M.L.C. It was only in yesterday's issue that we announced his arrival at his home in York, and the hope was then expressed that, in spite of the severe illness which had wrought so great a change in his usually robust appearance, back again in the town with which his name is so closely identified, his health would recover, and many years of life and usefulness might yet be before him.

That wish was, however, not to be fulfilled. Mr. Monger returned to his home just in time to breathe his last in an atmosphere and amid scenes which had been familiar to him for the last thirty years. The final scene occurred at eleven o'clock yesterday morning, and in his own home, and surrounded by all the members of his family, John Henry Monger, one of the most notable of our native born colonists, peacefully passed to his rest.

Our York correspondent telegraphs that the news of his death was received with deep and sincere grief throughout the town and district, and needless to say the same feelings were in the ascendent in Perth when the mournful tidings reached the capital. The announcement has been received with unreserved expressions of regret and sympathy, regret at the loss of such a tried and valued colonist, and sympathy with his family. . The deceased gentleman has been ailing in health for some months past and it was with the object of benefiting bis health that he went to the Eastern Colonies. His condition, however, did not improve and although at times the hopes of his friends were raised by some favourable bulletin, the next would announce a change for the worse. Under these circumstances it was considered advisable that he should return to Western Australia. He returned to this colony by the mail steamer from Adelaide which arrived at Albany last Saturday, and he journeyed to York from Albany by special tram on Sunday. With the most careful attention, however, he failed to make any advancement towards recovery, and yesterday, as already said, he breathed his last.

John Henry Monger was the son of one of the first of our pioneer colonists. Over sixty years ago his father, who was a sawyer, used to work in the vicinity of what is now known as Monger's Lake, near Subiaco. It was here that John Henry Monger first saw the light of day. He was one of the first Europeans born in this colony. In his early days his father went to the Eastern districts, which were discovered just about that time. It was he that founded the present town of York, where be established the first house of business. For about twenty prosperous years he carried on business here, and when he died he left four sons and one daughter to mourn their loss. John Henry Monger was the eldest son, and had a few years previous to his father's death, taken over the mercantile business in York. Since this time he has continued to reside in York, and has built up for himself a large and successful business.

Of late years he went in largely for agriculture, and he was one of the first to introduce ring-barking, and by this means, largely increased the carrying capacity of the York country. He was also a very successful breeder of stock, and his success in this direction, is principally attributable to the enterprise he showed in importing first class stock for breeding purposes. During the last year or two he has exhibited largely at the agricultural shows, and has carried off a large number of prizes. As a public man also he has filled positions with credit to himself and advantage to his country. He had been Chairman of the York Municipality, and President of the Agricultural Society. He was also a Justice of the Peace, and was an original member of the first Legislative Council under Responsible Government.

In the neighbourhood of York John Henry Monger leaves a host of friends in all classes of the community, and many farmers and settlers will remember with feelings of gratitude the helping hand extended to them in their early struggles, and will miss his kind and genial words as well as his useful and valuable advice.

The deceased gentleman leaves a wife and family of four sons and four daughters, and two brothers-Messrs. Stephen and George Monger-who were present at his death bed. As he expressed a wish to be buried in Perth. by the side of his father and mother, the remains will be brought down by train to-day, and the funeral will leave the residence of the Hon. E.T. Hooley, M.L.C., at 4.30 o'clock this afternoon.

As a mark of respect to the deceased, the Legislative Council yesterday afternoon immediately after meeting adjourned its sitting. The Colonial Secretary, in moving the adjournment, referred in sincere terms of regret at the loss which the country had sustained by the death of Mr. Monger, whose name, be said, was a household word in West Australia.