Retirement
Monroe moved to Savannah, where he died in February 1871, at the age of 48. He had been a 33rd degree Mason, and was buried in Savannah with Masonic honors. In 1872 his remains were brought to New Orleans, where they were placed in the family tomb in the Cypress Grove Cemetery, beside the body of his favorite son.
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| Preceded by Gerald Stith |
Mayor of New Orleans June 18, 1860 – May 16, 1862 |
Succeeded by George F. Shepley |
| Preceded by George Clark |
Mayor of New Orleans May 12, 1866 – March 28, 1867 |
Succeeded by Edward Heath |
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| Name | Monroe, John T. |
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| Date of birth | 1822 |
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| Date of death | 1871 |
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