The History of the Yakima Valley, Washington, Comprising Yakima, Kittitas and Benton Counties, The S.J. Clarke Publishing Co., 1919, Volume II, page 612 GEORGE MONK. George Monk, who is engaged in general farming and ranching near Outlook, was born in Woodford county, Illinois, December 20, 1871, a son of Frank and Gretchel (Westeman) Monk, both of whom were natives of Germany but came to the United States in early life. The father followed farming in Illinois and won success through his ably directed efforts. In 1884 the family all came to Washington, making their way to Ritzville, where the father purchased teams and then went one hundred and twenty-five miles up to Douglas county, where he secured a homestead. The family settled thereon and he began the development and improvement of his property, concentrating his efforts and attention upon his ranch work to the time of his death, which occurred July 27, 1893, when he was about sixty-two years of age, his birth having occurred in 1831. His widow also took up a homestead after the death of her husband. She was born in March, 1835, and still survives, making her home with her son George. They had a family of ten children, five of whom have passed away. George Monk acquired a public school education and afterward took up ranching on his mother's land. In 1904 the property was sold and he purchased forty acres two and a half miles northwest of Outlook. Later he bought twenty-five acres more and then sold the forty-acre tract. He now raises hay and fruit upon his place and conducts a small dairy. He is well known as one of the general farmers of the district and is recognized as a man of industry and perseverance whose well directed activities are bringing him success. In politics he maintains an independent course. His mother is a member of the Lutheran church and the family is one highly esteemed in the community. ******************************** Submitted to the Washington Bios Project in December 2007 by Jeffrey L. Elmer. Submitter has no additional information about the subject of this article.