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I have a long term search problem In Jersey. That is trying to trace the
death of my great grandfather Leon Jules Le Monnier. He was born in Rozel on 24th March 1865. On my grandmother's marriage certificate on 11th December 1909 it is stated that her father was deceased. Leon's wife Adelina Victoria remarried, to Philip Jean Francois Le Riche, on 9th
December 1908. The birth of daughter Muriel Grace Le Monnier is registered in St. Helier as 7th January 1908, so it would appear he died sometime in 1908. In one census year the christian name, Julius, is used instead of Leon Jules. In the 1901 census, alongside the name of his wife is written "wife of soldier serving in South Africa", although I could not find him on any of the rolls of honour or of service in the Boer War. Information on death and service in South Africa much appreciated. At the end of the 19th century he was working in Guernsey and supposedly could have returned there. Jersey Heritage Centre and Priaulx Library in St Peter Port unsuccessfully made searches.
Brian

Is he down as the father of Muriel on her birth record ,

Yes he is, but there did appear to be some marital shenanigans going on. She is listed under the name of her stepfather. Philip John Francois Le Riche, and shown as his daughter in the 1911 census and yet Frederick Le Monnier, the only other child of Leon Jules still at home, is shown as a stepson.

Brian

It did seem mum was a bit quick off the mark marrying again in the same year she had a baby. Maybe Leon was missing in the Boar War and she wasnt informed he was dead till later so she married again when she was able.
I got grandfathers Boar War records from Kew but he came out on a pension so his records survived, You could try the National Archives site

Hello Shirley,

My grandmother was Adelina Theresa Le Monnier, born 22nd April 1888 at Faldouet. She was the eldest daughter of Leon Jules Le Monnier and Adelina Victoria Besnard. Are you connected with the family?

Leon Jules and Adelina Victoria had other children after 1901, both who died early in childhood. Ruby Evelyn Frances, born 17 Feb 1904 and Horace William, born 5 Jul 1906. A Francis Le Riche (presumably Philip John Francois) reported the deaths, which led me to believe that perhaps Leon Jules was working away from Jersey.

Brian

Hi Brian
Not connected to the family sorry.just trying to help.

So it seems leon was around post the Boar War.he may have been a serving soldier though and could still have died abroad.You could try the Army indices on Find My Past.

I have a friend who subscribes to Find My Past. I'll ask him to check.
Brian

1881

Charles LE MONNIER Head U Male 40 St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands Grocer Tobacconist Wine & Spirit Merchant (Employing 9 Hands)


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Source Information:
Dwelling 27 Charing Cross
Census Place St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands
Family History Library Film 1342348
Public Records Office Reference RG11
Piece / Folio 5610 / 90
Page Number 17

1881

Charles LE MONIER Head M Male 49 France Farm Labourer


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Source Information:
Dwelling 8 Conway St
Census Place St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands
Family History Library Film 1342348
Public Records Office Reference RG11
Piece / Folio 5610 / 8
Page Number 12

1881

Roman S. LE MONNIER Head M Male 45 France Publican
Hannah M. LE MONNIER Wife M Female 38 Jersey, Channel Islands
Susannah L. LE MONNIER Daur Female 11 Jersey, Channel Islands Scholar


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Source Information:
Dwelling 2 Colombus St (Pub Hse) (Success To All Nations)
Census Place St Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands
Family History Library Film 1342349
Public Records Office Reference RG11
Piece / Folio 5614 / 98
Page Number 18

1881

Jean L.Aug. LE MONNIER Head M Male 46 France Farmer Of 1 Acres
Aimee C.V. LE MONNIER Wife M Female 39 France Farmers Wife
Marie V. LE MONNIER Daur U Female 16 France Farmers Daur
Pierre D. LE MONNIER Son Male 15 France Farmers Son
Louis Aug. LE MONNIER Son Male 13 France Carpenter (Apt)
Albert LE MONNIER Son Male 5 France
Lydia Eliz. LE MONNIER Daur Female 1 St John, Jersey, Channel Islands


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Source Information:
Census Place St John, Jersey, Channel Islands
Family History Library Film 1342350
Public Records Office Reference RG11
Piece / Folio 5620 / 14
Page Number 3

1881

Francois LEMONNIER Head M Male 48 France Farm Laborer
Aimee F. LEMONNIER Wife M Female 47 France
Edward LEMONNIER Son U Male 19 St Martin, Jersey, Channel Islands Plasterer
Jules LEMONNIER Son U Male 16 St Martin, Jersey, Channel Islands Mason
Nicolas LEMONNIER Son U Male 9 St Martin, Jersey, Channel Islands Scholar
Philip F. LEMONNIER Son U Male 7 St Martin, Jersey, Channel Islands Scholar
George LEMONNIER Son U Male 6 St Martin, Jersey, Channel Islands Scholar
Henriette J. LEMONNIER Daur U Female 24 St Martin, Jersey, Channel Islands Dress Maker


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Source Information:
Dwelling La Frenaie
Census Place St Martin, Jersey, Channel Islands
Family History Library Film 1342350
Public Records Office Reference RG11
Piece / Folio 5619 / 41
Page Number 8

Catherine Le Monnier Pedigree
Female Family
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Event(s):
Birth: About 1694 Of Caen,Normandie, , , France
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Marriages:
Spouse: Pierre Guilbert Family
Marriage: 26 MAY 1714 Saint Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands

Cecily Le Monnier Pedigree
Female Family
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Event(s):
Birth: About 1889 , Jersey, Channel Islands
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Marriages:
Spouse: Henry Edward Gough Family
Marriage: About 1908 , Jersey, Channel Islands

Maud Mary Le Monnier Pedigree
Female
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Event(s):
Birth: 24 NOV 1896 Saint Samson, , Guernsey, Channel Islands
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Parents:
Father: Léon Jules Le Monnier Family
Mother: Adelina Victoria Bernard

Ann,

As yet those two Charles do not link with my tree, but who knows?

Brian

www.findagrave.com/

(above link has following names, might be worth a look)

Jules Lemonnier
L Lemonier (birthdate unknown, d. 3rd June 1908)

Chris :)

Jules Lemonnier, who died during WWI is too late. L. Lemonier is the right year and needs to be checked out further.

Brian

just stuck in all the Le Monnier's I could find - plenty in France too!!!!