John E. Monnot
American politician (1865–1910)
John E. Monnot (November 30, 1865 – January 7, 1910) was an American politician from Ohio. He was a member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing Stark County from 1888 to 1892.
Early life
John E. Monnot was born on November 30, 1865, in Louisville, Ohio, to Mary (née Moffatt) and Peter J. Monnot. His father was a French immigrant and worked as a blacksmith and owned a store in Louisville. Monnot grew up in Louisville and attended public and parochial schools there. At 14 years old, he learned the carpenter trade and then worked as a carpenter for several years. He later studied law and was admitted to the bar in March 1887.
Career
After working as a carpenter, Monnot worked at the J. B. McCrea furniture store in Canton for two years. He then worked as a traveling salesman for the Berger Manufacturing Company of Canton. After his admission to the bar, Monnot joined the law firm Case, Monnot, & Whitacre.
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