Maybe this will work. Here is my Montgomery file including some notes and info and history I added that people have shared with me, including some just now from some of y'all, of which I am very thankful.. Keep in mind I am no professional and I put this file together for my immediate family, nieces, and nephews, and a couple of cousins. And also, it looked "purtier" on my file but sort of got distorted in this e-mail. I hope it all comes through. But I am more than glad to share it with anyone: ------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX MONTGOMERY GENEOLOGY; LINE OF DAVID MIDDLETON EDELEN II XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- History of the Montgomery Family A noble Roman was the root >From which Montgomeries came Who brought his legions from the war And settled same upon an hill 'Twixt Rome and Spain Gomericus by name; >From which he and his offspring do Their sir-name still retain This is a narrative in rhyme from Glasgow, 1770, referring to the origin of the name Montgomery. The name Montgomery derives from an ancient Norman family, who held the Castle of St. Foy de Montgomery near Lisieux, in France. Tradition asserts that the name can be traced back to a Roman commander called Gomericus. Gaelic Name: MacGumerait Motto: Garde Bien (Watch well) Lands: Ardrossan and Kintryre One theory for the origin of the name Montgomery follows: Among the Viking chieftains who ravaged Europe in the 9th century was Gomeric, son of Ingvar Ragnarson, the King of East Anglia and Northlumberland. Gomeric settled in the Calvadoes area of Normandy and fortified a hill which gave the family its name - mons Gomerici. In 1066 Gomerics's great great grandson Roger de Montgomerie commanded the right wing of the Norman army at Hastings and was rewarded with Chichester, Arundel and the Earldom of Shrewsbury and after several generations descendants arrived in Ayrshire, Scotland around 1160. Roger consolidated his possessions and then invaded Wales, where he captured the Castle of Baldwin, to which he gave his own name of Montgomery. There was later to be not only a town but an entire county of this name. Roger de Montgomerie (Mundegumbrie) was born in 985 and died in 1040, his father was Rogus II Magaus. His mother, Josceline de Bolbec (born: 970 - Died: 1068) was the niece of the great-grandmother of William the Conqueror. Her parents were Osbern de Bolbec and Wevie de Crepon. She and Roger had five sons: Hugo, Robert, William, Roger II and Gilbert. William was killed during the succession war after the death of Robert II, Duke of Normandy. Hugo and Robert met with the same fate. Gilbert was poisoned in 1063 by Mabile de Belleme (Mabel Talvas, wife of Roger II. Roger II inferited the feudal domains). Roger II de Montgomery was born in 1022 in Pontaudemer, France and died 7/27/1094 in Shrewsbury, England. He was married to Mabile de Belleme (born: 1026 in Alecon, France; died: 12/2/1079) in 1048 in Perche, France. They had six children: Sybil de Montgomery (married Robert Fitzhammon - had one daughter name Mabel Fitzhammon), Matilda (Maud) de Montgomery (born: 1041, Montaigne, France; died: 1107 - Married: Robert de Burgh de Mortaigne de Conteville), Robert (Poitevin) II de Montgomery (born: 1054, Alencon, France; died 5/8/1130) and three other unnamed children. Robert II de Montgomery was married to Agnes de Ponthieu (born: 1068; died: 1100). Their children were William III de Montgomery (1090 - 6/30/1171 - married: Alice Aliva Capet (1080 - 2/28/1141)), Ela Adela de Montgomery (1110 - 1174; married: William III de Warenne (1118 - 1148)) and two other unnamed children. The first Montgomery who appears on record in Scotland is Robert, who obtained the lands of Eaglesham in Renfrewshire. He appears as a witness in a charter to monastery of Paisley around 1165. It is generally supposed that Robert, a grandson of Earl Roger, accompanied Walter Fitz-Alan, the first high Steward of Scotland, when he came to Scotland to take possession of lands conferred upon him by David I. Eight centuries later the Montgomery's still held lands in Renfrew and Ayrshire. John de Montgomery and his brother are listed on the Ragman Roll, rendering homage to Edward I of England for their estates in 1296. A later Sir John, the seventh Baron of Eaglesham, was one of the heroes of the Battle of Otterburn in 1388, capturing Sir Henry Percy, the renowned Hotspur. According to a vivid Borders ballad, Hotspur and Montgomery met in hand-to-hand combat and Montgomery carried the day. The Percy's paid a great ransom for the release of Hotspur, building for Montgomery the Castle of Polnoon. The hero of Otterburn cemented his good fortune by marrying the heiress of Sir Hugh Eglington, thereby acquiring the Barony of Eglington and Ardrossan. His son, Sir John Montgomery of Ardrossan, was one of the hostages for James I and took for his second wife Margaret, the daughter of Maxwell of Caerlaverock. He was succeeded by his eldest son, Alexander, a member of the king's council who was sent on several important missions to England. He was made Lord Montgomery sometime prior to January 31, 1449. Hugh, the third Lord Montgomery, supported Prince James in the rebellion against his father, James III and fought at the Battle of Sauchieburn in 1488. Montgomery was rewarded with the grant of life of the island of Arran and the keepership of Brodick Castle. More honors followed, and in the year after Sauchieburn, he was made Baillie of Bute and Cunningham. Cunningham was claimed by the Glencairns, and a feud arose during which Eglington Castle was burned. In either 1507 or 1508, Lord Montgomery was made Earl of Eglington. He escaped the carnage of Flodden Field in September 1513 and was part of the Parliament at Perth in October of that year which proclaimed the infant, James V, the king. Hugh Montgomery, the second Earl, succeeded his grandfather in June 1545, but died a year later and his son. Hugh Montgomery II became the third Earl. A devout Catholic, the Earl rejected the Reformation and staunchly supported Mary, Queen of Scots throughout her trouble reign. He fought for her at the Battle of Langside, where he was taken prisoner. He was imprisoned and declared guilty of treason, but remained unrepentant until 1571, when he was convinced to accept James VI. He sat in the Parliament in Stirling in September of that year. Twice married, he died in 1585, leaving tow sons and two daughters. His daughter, Margaret, married Robert, Earl of Winston and their son was later to succeed as the sixth Earl of Eglington. Margaret's brother, the fourth Earl, fell victim to his family's ancient enmity with the Cunningham's of Glencairn. In 1586 the Earl was riding from Eglington to Stirling when he was attacked by John Cunningham, brother of the Earl of Glencairn, with several of his close kinsmen and retainers. Eglington was shot dead by John Cunningham of Colbeith. The Montgomery's on discovering the murder, killed every Cunningham that came in their path. Colbeith was pursued and when captured was cut to pieces on the spot. The infant who succeeded his murdered father as the Fifth Earl was brought up by his maternal uncle, Robert Boyd of Badenheath. He was a favorite of James VI. When he died without issue, the Eglington title passed to Alexander Seton as heir of the line. A rigid Protestant, the new Earl of Eglington could not accept the religious policies of Charles I and fought in the Army of the Covenant during the Civil War. He was able to accept Charles II, who had agreed to his Scottish subjects terms concerning religion and he was made a colonel of the King's Lifeguard of Cavalry. He was captured at Dumbarton and remained imprisoned in Berwick until the Restoration in 1660. The thirteenth Earl, Alex Montgomery (born: 3/17/1793 in Fermanagh, northern Ireland) married Hannah Blakely (born: 1800 in Scotland). He organized the first celebrated jousting tournament at Eglington Castle in 1839. He had six children; Eliza Jane (born: 1831), Hannah (born: 1/1/1836), Catherine (born: 1838), Hugh (born: 3/28/1839), Andrew (born: 1840) and James (born: 10/21/1843). His son, Hugh Montgomery, died 5/4/1898 in Rockaway Street, Marblehead, Essex, Massachusetts, USA. The cause of death was Brights Disease of the kidneys. Hugh was married to Anna Emma Roberts (born: 4/22/1842 in E. Haverhill, New Hampshire and died 5/27/1939 in Dover-Foxcroft, Maine of senility and a fracture to her thigh). They were married on 11/1/1865 in Woodsville, New Hampshire. They had four children; Hugh S. Montgomery, Charles England (born: 1866 in Greenland, NH), William Andrew (born: 12/12/1866 in Grantham Grafton, NH) and Helen Katherine (born: 7/10/1870 in Seabrook, NH). --------------------------------------------------- NOTE: This info I got mainly from the Clan Montgomery website and Gen. Arthur E. Montgomery, Ret.., my 2nd cousin "once removed", my dad's 2nd cousin. His info comes mostly from his mother Grace Elsie May (Montgomery) Brown's dilligent research. I have read, heard, and recieved much interesting info pertaining to our Montgomery family in places like the Clan Montgomery website, various discussion forums, relatives and fellow genealogical researchers. I hardily give my thanks to all. One of which was Joyce Bennet who lives in Charles County, Md. who was kind and gracious enough to get out and drive around and go look at some cemeteries for me. Thus the tombstone inscriptions for John, James H. Mont, Sr., and James H. Mont, Jr., and Benjamin Montgomery down below. My cousin Anne Tubman Gardiner of Charles Co., Md. said the Montgomerys' home place in Charles Co., Md. was "Mt. Eagle", in or near Bryantown, Md.., and that Benjamin F. Montgomery is buried near his parents in St. Mary's cemetary there. That was proven correct by Mrs. Joyce Bennet. Peter Montgomery came from France to Maryland, but as of now I am not sure if he was of the same family that went to England with "William the Conqueror", of which some later went to Scotland then some later went back to France, etc., or if he is of a branch that stayed in Normandy, France and never went to the British Isles. As for the history of the Montgomery family, their Norman, Welsh, English and Scottish connections, the following sums it up fairly well: In response to the question asking if Montgomerys are English on a Montgomery discussion forum, a lady said this: "This is from memory so bear with me. The first Montgomery to come to Great Britain was Roger de Montgomery/Montgomerie who accompanied his kinsman "William the Conqueror" during the Norman invasion. Of course these two men were from Normandy, France. That was the year 1066 (The Normans defeated the English [Saxons] at the Battle of Hastings in1066). The Montgomerys remained in the area of Wales near the English border untill about 1107 or so where they kept close reigns on their approximately 150 castles throughout England and Wales. It was because of the dispute that arose on the royal succession following the death of King William that the Montgomerys found themselves on the wrong side of the fence. Being a family of extreme power and posing a tremendous threat to the new monarch, all Montgomery lands and holdings were confiscated in England and Wales and many of the Clan were imprisoned. Fortunately at least one Montgomery, an Arnulf I believe, made his way to Scotland. From this man the Montgomerys would soon re-acquire much land and new titles, but this time in Scotland. The first Montgomery home was in Eagleshame, Scotland just south of Glasgow. This was given to the Montgomerys from Watler the High Steward, progenitor of the Royal Stewart Family when one of the Montgomerys married into his family. To the best of my knowledge all Montgomerys came from these Scottish Montgomerys with the exception of those that either returned to Normandy or never left there in the first place. In time there were, no doubt, Montgomerys that migrated back to England over the next -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I. PETER MONTGOMERIE, B. abt. 1684 in France--D. in Charles Co. Md. between 1/16/1751/52--12/26/1754. He was possibly from Cote D'Or, Dijon, France (see below). According to family tradition he was Catholic and came to Md. directly from Normandy, France. In St. John's Episcable Church in Washington, D.C. there is a Church Pew with Peter's name on it, dedicated to him long ago. See his will below. NOTE: This is an e-mail from a distant Montgomery cousin with some interesting info about Peter: ------------------------------ ----- Original Message ----- From: Mike and Jodi Clark To: David Middleton Edelen II Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2006 6:35 AM Subject: Re: Emailing: MONTGOMERY FAMILY LINE.rtf Thank you for the document. It will be a good reference to cross check against my Grandmother's research. I met Elsie Montgomery Brown on several occasions in Georgetown and she and my Grandmother worked together for a while before she passed on. Once I get these hundreds and hundreds of names entered, I will put you on my GEDCOM mailing list so you can have the complete database of names and relationships. As much as I have on Peter is that he was a criminal/prisioner, of sorts, and that is why he left France for America. (Oral History from Elizabeth Imogene Montgomery) I have two other clues, neither of which have a documented source. One is that Peter is from Cote D'Or, Dijon, France. The second is that his father was William and his mother was Anne _____ . I am still early in reviewing and cross checking all of my Grandmother's research. If I find something, I'll be sure to tell you! Michael Clark ------------------------------ Another note from Mike Clark: My grandmother claims that the Montgomery family had many issues because they were quite wealthy in France/England, owning much land along a border between two ruling feifs. At one point, they fell out of favor with whomever was ruling their particular lands and Peter was jailed along with other family members. Because of their wealth, they were able to leave imprisionment and reestablish themselves by leaving to settle in America. I need to go back and dig up my notes and see what else she shared in this regard. It wasn't that he committed a crime, it was that their tremendous land ownership was a threat to the ruling family. What I can't reconcile is why he brought his child, but not his wife across the seas. He remarried in the states, but it appears that Margaret and Catherine (his two wives) both had the same last name (hagan). Did he bring his 1st wife's sister to America? Did his first wife die during the voyage to America and her sister was in tow? SO many questions! Mike ------------------------------- And my own note from what I have read in answer to the above: Hello again Mike, This is all so very interesting. As far as the Montgomerys owning land and wealth in France and England, I might be able to contribute a tiny bit. I know a little about European history before the Roman conquests, but next to nothing about French history between the fall of the Roman Empire and WW1 other than a few tidbits such as how Normandie came about after Norsemen had taken that section of France. The king of a fledgling France made an agreement with the Norsemen that if they would leave the rest of Franfe alone they could have where they then held, thus the birth of Norseland/Normandie, and thins like when they helped us in the Rev War, etc.. But I have read a bit of English and Scottish history. >From what I have read, when William the Conqueror vied for the conquest of England, culminating with the Battle fo Hastings in 1066AD when he finally defeated the English, he of course moved on in and like most rulers of his era put all his favorite kinfolk, officers, nobles, etc, in high places. I am not sure what the Montgomerys were to him other than the fact that I have read that our Montgomerys were Normans, or even if these Montgomeries/Montgomerys that had settled in England were any kin to ours. But it stands to reason they were. But they were in his favor, several being awarded vast lands, estates, and wealth. I suppose the former owners and rulers, the Saxons, who had taken England by force from the Romanized Britton Celts, became serfs and workers for the new Norman landed gentry and Nobility. Anyway, it has been many a moon since I read up on English history and all this. But if I remember correctly this went on for awhile, with the Montgomerie/Montgomery Clan's wealth, estates, and prestige growing. But when King William died and William's predicessor took over, the Montgomerie/Montgomery Clan fell out of favor with the new Royal Court. I forget the reasons, but it came to a head and their lands and wealth were taken, forfeited to the "Crown". Some were put in jail and some were even executed. The rest fled back to France and other places. There was one branch that had settled in Scotland and somehow they stood up against this and retained their posessions, status, and their heads (if I am remembering my history correctly). I bet it is the same Montgomery family or families that you are talking about. What do you reckon? Take care, David Edelen Millbrook, Al. ------------------------------------------------- Some more history sent to me : --------------------------------- WIFE OF PETER MONTGOMERY: -M- Margitt/Margaret Gates, Daughter of Robt. Gates. Note: Margaret Montgomery, wife of Peter, is identified by Mary Louise Donnelly, pg 212 of her new book "Charles County, Maryland, My Colonial Relations, Plus Others" as Margaret Gates, dau of Robert Gates. She cites Deed O#2:539. NOTE: According to Mike Clark Peter married first one and then the other of two sisters. The one was Margaret and the other was Catherine. But it is not known which was first or second or by whom all the kids are from. Since Margaret and Catherine were sisters it really doesn't matter; they were still of the same bloodline. ISSUE: 1. *James I. Montgomery, b. 1717 Charles Co.--d. bet. 12/24/1779-4/1/1780-m-Mary (?). 2. Francis Montgomery, b. Bef. 1727. 3. John Baptiste Montgomery, b. Bef. 1727. 4. Peter Montgomery, Jr.? 5. Joseph Montgomery. 6. William Montgomery. 7. Mary Magdalen Montgomery. 8. Elisha Montgomery. 9. James Montgomery. NOTE: Here is some info on Peter's children I got from the archives of the Montgomery-Peter Discussion list: Previously posted on the [email protected] list last week. It is doubtful that Peter Montgomery had three wives...but three children have birthdates that were before 1714 when he supposedly married Catherine _______? It is possible the approx marriage date of Peter and Catherine is off by several years....with that in mind...this is posted as if he had three wives... Descendants of Peter MONTGOMERY-680 22 Sep 2000 (some more info someone sent me) ======================================================================= 1. Peter MONTGOMERY-680 (b.1682-,,,FRANCE d.1754-,,Charles Co,MD) sp: Unknown -11017 (d.Bef 1716) |-2. Francis MONTGOMERY-681 (b.1709 d.1766-,,Charles Co,MD) | sp: Mary -686 |-2. John Baptista MONTGOMERY-249 (b.Abt 1709-,,,FRA d.Bef 2 May 1772-,,Charles Co,MD) | sp: Henrietta JENKINS-250 (b.,,,MD d.Aft 1790-Charles Co,MD) |-2. Mary MONTGOMERY-6871 (b.Abt 1710-Charles Co,MD) | sp: Richard NEVITT-6585 (b.Abt 1705) | sp: Edmund MCATEE-9612 sp: Catherine -2471 (m.Abt 1716) |-2. James I. MONTGOMERY-683 (b.May 1717 d.1780-,,Charles Co,MD) | sp: Mary MIDDLETON-7160 (m.1754) |-2. Peter MONTGOMERY Jr.-682 (b.Abt 1720-,,Charles Co,MD) |-2. Richard MONTGOMERY-685 (b.1722-,,Charles Co,MD d.1783-,,Charles Co,MD) |-2. Mary Magdalene MONTGOMERY-684 (b.1726-,,Charles Co,MD) | sp: John HIGDON III-6530 (b.1720 m.1750 d.1776) sp: Margaret -811 (m.Abt 1736 d.Bef 20 Dec 1774-Charles Co,MD) |-2. Joseph MONTGOMERY-812 (b.12 Nov 1737-,,Charles Co,MD d.1807-,,Washington Co,KY) | sp: Mary Ann HAGAN-813 (b.,,Charles Co,MD m.1770 d.Bef 1820-Washington Co,KY) |-2. Mary MONTGOMERY-2472 (b.12 Nov 1737-,,Charles Co,MD) |-2. Susannah MONTGOMERY-2470 (b.26 Jun 1739-,,Charles Co,MD) | sp: HIGDON-11015 |-2. William P. MONTGOMERY-2475 (b.6 Apr 1741-,,Charles Co,MD d.Bef 12 Sep 1814-Washington Co,KY) | sp: Rebekah HAGAN-2501 (b.,,Charles Co,MD d.1776) |-2. Elisha MONTGOMERY-2474 (b.14 Apr 1743-,,Charles Co,MD d.14 Apr 1743-Charles Co,MD) |-2. Margaret MONTGOMERY-2469 (b.14 Apr 1743-,,Charles Co,MD d.14 Apr 1743-Charles Co,MD) | sp: TURNER-11016 |-2. Elisha MONTGOMERY II-2473 (b.5 Apr 1745-,,Charles Co,MD) |-2. Ignatius MONTGOMERY-4120 (b.1746-,,Charles Co,MD d.Bef 13 Sep 1777-Charles Co,MD) |-2. Benjamin MONTGOMERY-4121 (b.5 Oct 1748-,,Charles Co,MD d.Bef 2 Sep 1777-Charles Co,MD) | sp: 'Biney' -5326 |-2. Charles MONTGOMERY-4122 (b.25 Jul 1750-,,Charles Co,MD d.26 Apr 1809-,,Washington Co,KY) | sp: Mary Ann ELDER-4150 (b.15 Nov 1761-,,,MD m.29 Jan 1787 d.17 Jul 1842-,,Washington Co,KY) |-2. Anne Mary MONTGOMERY-4123 (b.3 Apr 1752-,,Charles Co,MD d.Aft 1777) +-2. James Henry MONTGOMERY Jr.-4124 (b.24 Jul 1754-,,Charles Co,MD d.Bef 2 Sep 1777-Charles Co,MD) sp: Mary OSBORNE-6309 ------------------------------------------------- II. JAMES I. MONTGOMERY, Sr. B. 1717 in Charles County, MD.--D. Bet. 12/24/1779 -4/1/1780. )For his will see below) -M--Mar'd 1754. MARY MIDDLETON. ISSUE: 1. *James Montgomery, Jr., b. Abt. 1760, Charles County, MD; d. 1820, Charles County, MD. 2. Bernard Montgomery. 3. Augustine Montgomery. 4. Catherine Montgomery. 5. Thomas Montgomery. 6. Mary Anne Montgomery. 7. Elizebeth Montgomery. 8. Teresa Montgomery. III. JAMES MONTGOMERY, JR., B. Abt. 1760 in Charles County, MD.--D. 1820 in Charles County, MD.. -M- ELIZABETH (?), B. Abt. 1760. James is buried in St Mary\\rquote s R.C. Church, Bryantown, Charles County, MD. Unsure of his wife at this time. ISSUE: 1. *John Montgomery, Sr., b. Abt. 1785, Charles County, MD--d. Bet. March 20- April 04, 1848, Charles County, Md.-m-Julianna Langley(see below). 2. Francis Montgomery, b. Abt. 1787. 3. Christena Montgomery, b. Abt. 1790. IV. JOHN MONTGOMERY, SR., B. Abt. 1785 in Charles County, MD.--D. Bet. 3/20/1848 & 4/4/1848 in Charles County, MD. Buried in St. Mary's Catholic Church Cemetery, Byantown, Charles Co., Md. Near the tombstone of Benj. Franklin Montgomery (below) is the tombstone of John Montgomery. I believe it is our John's. On it it says: "John Montgomery, Pvt., 1 Regt., MD Militia, War of 1812; 1780-1848." For John Montgomery 's "Will", see down below: -M- Unknown b: Abt. 1780 in MD m: Abt. 1800 in MD d: Bef. 1820 in MD.. ISSUE: 1. Rosetta Montgomery, b. 1808 in Charles Co., Md.--d. 7/9/1838 in Charles Co., Md.-m-John Baker Langley, b. abt. 1808 in Md.; married abt. 1830 in Md..:: issue: (A) John H. Langley, b. ab. 1832 in Md., (B) Wm. B. Langley, b. abt. 1837 in Md.. 2. Francis Montgomery, b. Abt. 1810 in Charles Co., Md.-m-Catherine Harbin (M'rd: 1846 in Charles Co., Md.); issue: (A) William M. Montgomery, b. 4/6/1847, (B) mary Montgomery, b. 9/11/1848 in Md.. 3. *James Henry Montgomery, Sr., b. 1812, Charles County, MD--d. 8/21/1897, Charles County, MD (see below). SECOND WIFE OF JOHN MONTGOMERY (Married 1/27/1822 in Charles Co., Md.): JULIANNA LANGLEY, b. 1797in Md.--d. ??. issue: 1. Sarah Ann Montgomery, b. September 22, 1823 in Charles Co., Md.-m-Washington Marlow, b. abt 1822, M'rd abt. 1843 in Md.; issue: (A) Mary J. Marlow, b. 1846, (B) Bette J. Marlow, b. 1849.. 2. Anne Catherine Montgomery, b. 11/26/ 1827/28. 3. John Montgomery, Jr., , b. April 23, 1832 in Charles Co., Md.--d. 6/27/1901 in Charles Co., Md... 4. Jane Montgomery, b. April 20, 1835 in Charles Co., Md... 5. Edward Montomery, b. April 06, 1838/39 in Charles Co., Md.. . 6. Anne Catherine Montgomery, b. 11/26/ 1827/28. NOTE: Not far from the Tombstone of Benjamin F. Montgomery (see below) is one that says: "John Montgomery, Pvt., 1 Regt., MD Militia, War of 1812, 1780-1848." Also near Benj. F. Montgomery's tombstone is one that says: "Montgomery, James Henry Sr., grandfather, 1812-1897; James Henry Jr., father, 1847-1906, placed by Susanne M. Greer, 1967." V. JAMES HENRY MONTGOMERY, SR., B. 1812 in Charles County, MD.--D. 8/21/1897 in Charles County, Md. Buried in St. Mary's Cath. Cemetery in Bryantown, Md.. At his and his son J.H.M., Jr's grave, and near Benj. F. Montgomery's, is a marker put there by his granddaughter. It reads: "Montgomery, James Henry Sr., grandfather, 1812-1897; James Henry Jr., father, 1847-1906, placed by Susanne M. Greer, 1967." -M- Married in Charles Co. on 2/4/1834 in Charles Co., Md.. JANE E. BERRY(1st Wife), B. abt. 1814 Charles County, MD.--D. 1847 in Charles County, MD.. Daughter of John Nally Berry and Mildred Robey. ISSUE: 1. Richard Seaton Montgomery, b. 1836/37. 2. Robert Mongomery, b. January 20, 1840 (Was this the other Richard in the 1850 census below?). 3. Mary Catherine Montgomery, b. September 14, 1839/40. 4. Sarah Priscilla Montgomery, b. 7/1841--d.4/29/1909. Baptised 4/26/1843.-m-John Thomas Langley on 1/10/1860. Issue: (A) Thomas Albert Langly (10/27/1865), (B) Rebecca Lula Langley (8/1/1867), (C) Cora Mae Langley (3/6/1886). 5. *Benjamin Franklin Montgomery, b. 10/1/1844 in Charles County, Md.--d. 1/4/1883 in Charles County, MD.-m-Anne Jane Gilmore, 3/30/1850--d. 4/7/1934 (See below). 6. James Henry Montgomery, Jr., b. 1847 in Md.., see tombstone incscription above). NOTE: Notice Benj. Franklin Montgomery listed in the census below as Franklin: >From 1850 Census of Charles County, Maryland: 292a-10 1288 Montgomery James H.------32 M W Farmer MD Bryantown 292a-11 1288 Montgomery Mary-----------23 F W --- MD Bryantown 292a-12 1288 Montgomery Richard--------13 M W --- MD Bryantown 292a-13 1288 Montgomery Mary-----------11 F W --- MD Bryantown 292a-14 1288 Montgomery Priscilla---------9 F W --- MD Bryantown *292a-15 1288 Montgomery Franklin--------7 M W --- MD Bryantown 292a-16 1288 Montgomery Richard---------6 M W --- MD Bryantown 292a-17 1288 Montgomery James-----------3 M W --- MD Bryantown ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 2nd Wife of James Henry Montgomery, Sr. (I have seen it written that this was the first wife of J.A. M, Sr.): MARY ELIZABETH ANN HOSICKS, b. 1/13/1827 in Md.--d. 2/26/1897. They were married on 4/11/1850 in Washington, D.C.. issue: (Info given by Mike Clark of Minessota 1. John William Montgomery, (4/1/1851) 2. Robert Daniel Montgomery (1/17/1853) 3. Thomas B. Montgomery (1856) 4. James or Joseph Benidict Montgomery (2/5/1859). 5. Alexander Columbus Montgomery 7/17/1861) 6. George Washington Montgomery (6/5/1866) VI. BENJAMIN FRANKLIN MONTGOMERY, B. 10/1/1844 at family home "Mt. Eagle" in or near Bryantown, Md..--D. 1/4-8/1883 of "Pulmonary Consumption". Buried in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery near Bryantown, Charles Co., Md., near Dr. Samuel Mudd, their family physician, and near his parents also. A Ms. Joyce Bennet, whom I met on the internet, was kind and gracious enough to go to the cemetery for me and record what was there and sent it to me. Here is what she said his tombstone says. Note that his obitury said he died on the 8th of Jan. : "Sacred to the memory of Benj. F. Montgomery, Born Oct. 1 (?) 1841, Died Jan. 4 (?) 1883, Aged 38 years 3 months 3 days, Resquiescat in Peace (May he rest in peace), Blessed are the dead who die in the lord." I wonder if the tombstone was hard to read, as she had a couple of question marks as if she was not sure of what it said, perhaps because of the elements over the years. Two or three different sources say he was born in 1844. So perhaps she mistakenly read 1841 when originally it read 1844!!?? Note that his obitury said he died on the 8th of Jan., and said that he was 39 years of age at the time of his death in 1883. The tombstone itself also says he was around 38/39, which would put hisbirth date around 1844, not 1841. -M- (Married 2/20/1868) ANNE JANE GILMORE, B. 3/30/1849-1850 at "Gilmore" in Grant Co., Ontario, Canada.--D. Saturday, April 7, 1934 and is buried in the family plot in Mount Olivet Cemetery somewhere in D.C.. I am not sure if it was a Montgomery plot or Gilmore plot, because there is also a Montgomery Family Plot in "Rock Creek" Cemetery in N. East D.C. where her son Chalres Henry Archibald Montgomery is buried. For her obiturary, see below. Her husband Benjamin was buried beside or near his parents in St. Mary's Cemetery in Bryantown, Md.. I was told that after his death, Anne took the children and moved back to Canada for a while, then eventually moved back to Washington, D.C., never to go back to Bryantown and never let her children know or associate with their Montgomery relatives in Bryantown, etc. I wonder why? Anne Jane Gilmore was from Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, the daughter of Thomas T. and Anne (Cuttle) Gilmore. Anne Cuttle was daughter of Sir John and Lady Jane Cuttle of "Arkena", Rockingham, England. Sir John was a member of British Parliament and Earl of Rockingham. Note: Her obituar says her father was Henry T. Gilmore, but my grandmother and great aunts said it was Thomas Thompson Gilmore. I figure they should know. ISSUE: 1. Charles Archibald Montgomery (I have seen his name written Charles Henry Archi. Montg.), b. 11/24/1873, Charles County, MD--d.12/15/1962, Washington DC. -m- (Md. in 1899 in Wash., D.C.) Dora Anna Virginia Beavers, b. 6/13/1863--d. 12/12/1947 in Washington DC. . They're buried in the Montgomery Family plot at Rock Creek Cemetery in Washington, D.C.. issue: (A.) Grace Elsie May Montgomery, b. 2/16/1900, Washington, DC--d. 7/18/2000, Washington, DC.. -m-(Md. 12/25/1921 in Baltimore, Md.) Arthur Edmun Brown, Sr., b. 9/15/1896 in Cochranton, Pa.--d. 4/4/1974 in Washington, D.C.. He was the son of Frank and Belinda (Brittain) Brown. They are both buried in Arlington National Cemetery, Alington, Va.. issue: A.1. Arthur Edmund Brown, Jr., b. 11/21/1929, Manila, Philippines. He, through his mother "Elsie", provided most of this info. -m-(Md. 6/6/1953 in Savannah, Ga.) Jerry Dean Cook, b. 9/27/1929. issue: a.1.a. Marian Montgomery Brown, b. July 02, 1954. a.1.b. Nan Brittain Brown, b. November 05, 1955. a.1.c.. Arthur Edmund Brown III, b. April 03, 1958. A.2. Helen Brittain Brown, b. February 17, 1928, Washington, D.C.-m-Pierce Julius Flynn. 2nd child of Arthur E. Brown, Sr. (B.) Helen Louise Montgomery, b. 1904, Washington, DC; d. 1975, Washington, DC. Children of Benjamin Franklin Mongomery Continued: 2. Mary Blanche Montgomery, , b. December 15, 1868. 3. *Anne Gilmore Montgomery, b. 6/2/1870 at "Mt. Eagle", Bryantown, Md.--d. 1/24/1966-m-Thad. Cliff. Berry (see below). 4. Frances Gertrude Montgomery, b. March02, 1872. 5. Minerva Florence Montgomery, b. April 03, 1876. 6. Jeanette Eugenia Montgomery, b. October 07, 1878. 7. Ethel Agnes Montgomery, b. December 13, 1879. Note: One of the above daughters of Benj. F. Montgomery married Fenton A. Dennison, but which one is unknown at this time. VII. ANNE GILMORE MONTGOMERY, B. 6/2/ 1870 in Bryantown, Charles Co., Md.--D. 1/24/1966. -M-(Married in 1893) THADDEUS CLIFFORD BERRY, B. 7/2/1860 at "Friendship" (some say Mt. Friendship"), ancestral home in "Berry", Charles Co., Md.-- D. 7/21/1949 in Charles Co., Md.. They are buried in St. Mary's cemetary in Piscataway, Md. ISSUE: 1. Thaddeus Clifford Berry, Jr.-m-Netty Catherine Bartz; issue: (a) Katherine Anne Berry-m-Mr. Bartz; issue: (?); issue; Susanne Berry Duvall. 2. Francis Leo Berry, b. 4/11/1899--d.10/16/33. It is handed down that "Leo" was a very handsome, charming, witty, fun loving fellow. He used to love to ride his horse all around visitiing people, always singing and whistling as he rode. Everyone supposedly loved him and loved to see him coming because of his charming, witty and fun loving ways. I have heard three versions of his death: [a.] Died in an accident, [b.] Miningitus, and [c.] Shot by jealous husband). 3. Thomas Clarence Berry. Died at two days of age. 4. Alzine Berry-m-Mr. J. Carroll McWilliams. 5. Marguarite Berry -m- Benj. D. Tubman issue; A. Margarite Tubman, b. 1/3/1930-m-William S. Hartter, b. 12/3/1929. B. Maryland C. Tubman, b. 6/15/1934. C. Anne Tubman, b. 10/5/1942.-m-Donald Gilbert Gardiner, b. 12/13/1939. issue: (a1) Kimblery A. Gardiner, b. 4/26/1967 -m- Calvin Lee Bowling, b. 7/14/1963; issue: (a1a) Tyler B. T. Bowling, b. 3/28/1993, (a1b) Grayson L. H. Bowling, b. 5/21/1999. 6. *Eloise Gilmore Berry, b. 3/25/1897--d. 1994-m-David Middleton Edelen(see below). 7. Jean Berry -m- Mr. J. Aubrey Lyon issue: A. Mary Jean Lyon-m- VIII. ELOISE GILMORE BERRY, B. 3/25/1897 at ancestral home "Friendship", Berry, Md. (in Charles Co., Md.--D. 1994. -M- DAVID MIDDLETON EDELEN, B. 4/1897 in Pr. George Co., Md.--D. 1954. They are both buried in the little St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Piscataway, Pr. George Co., Md.. ISSUE: 1. David Gilmore Edelen, b. 9/8/1924--d. 5/17/2004. A note about Uncle David: He was a gentle Christian man, a loyal Catholic, and a polished gentleman. Thus he was a credit and an honor to the parents and Old Southern Maryland which bore and reared him. Serving in WWII, he served as a Telephone Lineman and was in "B" Battery, 34th Field Artillery Bn., 9th Inf. Div., Gen. George Patton's 3rd Army. He went to France about a month after D-Day, fighting through France and Germany. He personally helped take 3 seperate concentration camps. he made the comment one time that the Jews exajerated their case as for the holocaust. he said that there were many more Russians, Poles, and other E. Europeans than Jews. -m- Eleanor Cox; issue: A. David Gregary Edelen B. Anthony Gilmore Edelen-m-Elizabeth . 2. *Francis Clifford Edelen, b. 3/25/1926--d. 1014/1988-m-Eliz. Caroline Rodgers, b. 1924--d. 3/16/1978 (see below). IX. FRANCIS CLIFFORD EDELEN, B. 3/25/1926, in "Berry", Charles Co., Md.--D. 10/14/1988, Prattville, Ala.. WWII Vet.; U.S. Army, N.Afrika, Sicily, Italy, served in 10th Mtn. Div. (at one time in Hq. Co., 87th Regt). and also was a Korean War Vet.(Co. "G", 2nd Bn., 23rd Inf. Regt., 2nd Inf. Div.). Fought at "Chinaman's Hat" and lost a leg at Kunu Ri Pass in a rear-guard action in N. Korea in Nov. 1950. -M- ELIZEBETH CAROLINA RODGERS, B.. 1924--D. 3/16/1978. WWII Veteran; U.S. Navy; "Naval Special Intelligence", Washington, D.C..-m-Francis Clifford Edelen, b. 1926, Berry, Md..--d. 1988, Prattville, Ala.. ISSUE: 1. Carolyn Rodgers Edelen, b. 12/10/1946. -m- George Frederick Hanratty III, b. 2/20/1942--d. 2000. issue: A. Sean Patrick Hanratty, b. 8/6/1969. B. Patricia Elizebeth Hanratty, b. 12/30/1970-m-Steven Douglas Hopp, b. 6/5/1967; issue: (b1) Paige Elizebeth Hopp, b. 8/3/1990, (b2) Blaike Douglas Hopp, b. 3/9/1995. C. Jennifer Caroline Hanratty, b. 5/5/1972; issue: (c1) Andrea Espanosa-Leon, b. 10/5/1990; Father; Enrique Espinoza-Leon, (c2) Emiliy Lorraine Corle, b. 8/2/1994. Father; Gary Corle. 2. Elizebeth Jeanette Edelen, b. 7/1/1948. -m- William Daniel Straughn, b. 9/10/1945. issue: A. Daniel Clifton Straughn, b. 1/17/1967 -m-Dana Hollie Smith (1st wife), b. 11.16.1969; issue: (a1) Taylor Scott Straughn, b. 6/10/1992. 2nd wife: Tammy; issue: A2. Daniel Saxon Straughn, b. 2/13/2004. B. Christine Barclay Straughn, b. 2/9/1970. 3. Eloise Montgomery Edelen, b. 8/4/1954. -m- Robert Lee Carr, Vietnam War Combat Vet, U.S.M.C. , was in Siege of Khe Sanh. issue: A. Robt. Lee Carr, Jr., b. 1/26/1972-m-Janie , b. 5/24/1971; issue: (a1) Robt. Lee Carr III("Trip"), b. 1/26/2000. B. Catherine Wynne Carr, b. 9/20/1973-m-Tracy Shawn Christian, b. 4/13/1968; issue: (b1) Kimberly Allen Christian, b. 11/25/1997. 2nd Husband of Eloise M. Edelen: Tony Villarreal issue: A. Anna Christina Villareal, b. 3/10/1983. \\par\par 3rd Husband of Eloise M. Edelen; Steven Willard Powell, b. 8/23/1950. 4.*David Middleton Edelen II, b. 5/24/1955-m-Carlyn Eliz. Hedge, b. 11/27/1966(See below). 5. Lester Rodgers Edelen, b. 4/12/1959--d. 4/28/2001. Bachelor. 2ND WIFE OF F. C. EDELEN: Jackie?? 3RD WIFE OF F. C. EDELEN: BARBARA JACKSON, B. 8/23/1939. Still living in Millbrook, Alabama; She is the daughter of Foster Jackson (possibly born in Tennessee abt 1900) and Edna Ruth Morrison, b. 5/31/1915 in Clay Co., Ala.--d. July, 2002. Buried in Millbrook, Al. issue: 1. Francis Clifford Edelen, Jr., b. 6/10/1963 Montgomery, Al.. -m- Hye Kyong Kim, b. in Seol, Korea 8/14/1961. Daughter of ?? and ??, born in Pyongyang 1921. Her mom died when she was born. issue; (A.) Sarah Elizebeth Edelen, b. in Camp Lester Naval Hospital, Oknawa 2/24/1992. (B.) Aaron Michael Edelen, b. Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, 2/19/2001. 2. Faye Ruth Edelen, b. 12/1/19, Montgomery, Alabama -m- Phillip Causey, b. Prattville, Al.., son of Doug and Sue Causey of Prattville, Al.. issue: (A.) Rosanne Ruth Causey (actually she was the daughter of Rusty Tatum of Montgomery, Al. ), b. 2/1/1985-m-Roberto ; issue: Sarah Grace, b. 9/2/04. (B.) Ellen Laura Causey, b. 4/15/1987 in Montgomery, Al.. 2nd husband of Faye Edelen; Kenneth Teel of Prattville, Al., son of Clarence Elmer and Alice Teel of Prattville, Al.. X. DAVID MIDDLETON EDELEN II, B. 5/24/1955 Dallas. Texas; Vietnam War Era Vet.; U.S Army 1972-'74; 1/6th Infantry, 1st Armored Div., Stationed in Illesheim, Germany. Patrolled the "Iron Curtain", etc.. U.S.M.C. 1974-'76; MACS5(Marine Air Control Squadron 5), Beaufort Air Station, S.C., U.S.A. -M- Md; 2/14/1993 by Pstr. Bobby Hicks. CAROLYN ELIZEBETH HEDGE, B. 11/27/1966. Note: We live in the Prattville, Ala., where my mother was born, and where I have lived since I was 4 years old. ISSUE: (A.) Travis William Edelen, b. 7/19/1991. The son of Scott Brewer of Kentwood, La.. Trav was 11 mos old when DMEII met Carol, and as soon after marriage as was legally possible David adopted Travis and has loved him as his own son ever since. He was the son of Scott Brewer, and grandson of Otis and Vicki Boatwright Brewer of Kentwood, La.. But he was actually the son of Phillip Power, whom Vicki met in Fla. (B.) Jacob Forrest Edelen, b. 5/27/1993. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WILL OF PETER MONTGOMERY FTM CD 206 Maryland Probate Records, Calendar of Wills, Vol 11, 1753-1760 Montgomery, Peter Charles Co. written 16 Jan 1752; probated 26 Dec 1754 To son Francis Montgomery, 1 sh. To son John Montgomery, 1 sh. To son Peter Montgomery, 56 acres To Joseph Montgomery, 56 acres To wife Margitt Montgomery the plantation I now dwell upon, 112 acres, and after her decease to son William Montgomery. To Dau Mary Magdilen Higdon and son Elisha Montomgery, all remaining parts of land. To son James Montgomery, 1 sh. To son Richard Montgomery, feather bed and covering, and cow. Wife, Margitt, extx. Wit: Edwd turner, Jacob Moreland, John Hunt. 29.307 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Last Will and Testament of Peter Montgomery In the name of God Amen. Peter Montgomery of Charles County in the Province of Maryland being infirm of body but of sound and perfect memory do make this my last will and testament as follows: Imprimis I bequeath my soule to God who gave it me, my body to the earth, after my departure to be decently buried at the charge of my estate and discretion of my executor hereafter named. Item I will that my just debts and funeral charges to be first paid. Item I give and bequeath unto my loving son Francis Montgomery one shilling sterling Item I give and bequeath unto my loving son John Montgomery one shilling sterling Item I give and bequeath unto my loving son Peter Montgomery fifty six acres of land beginning at the first bounds and lay it out on the same sides of a Branch that the tree stands on to him and his heirs forever. Also one feather bed and covering and one cow and calf. Item I give and bequeath unto my loving son Joseph Montgomery fifty six acres of land to be laid out on the West side of a branch joining to his brother, the branch to divide them to him and his heirs forever. Item I give and bequeath to my loving wife Margitt Montgomery the plantation I know dwell upon with one hundred and twelve acres of lands joining there unto during her natural life and after her decease to my loving son William Montgomery to him and his heirs forever. Item I give and bequeath unto my loving daughter Mary Magduline Higdon and my loving son Elisha Montgomery all the remaining part of my land to be equally divided to them and their heirs forever. Item I give and bequeath unto my loving son James Montgomery one shilling sterling Item I give and bequeath unto my son Richard Montgomery one feather bed and covering and one cow and calf. Item I nominate constitute and ordain my loving wife Margitt Montgomery whole and sole executix of this last will and testament to whom the aforesaid Margitt my wife I give and bequeath all the remaining part of my estate. I ordain that this present will to be my last will and testament in witness hereof I have set my hand and fixed my seals this the 16th day of January in the year of our Lord 1752. Peter Montgomery Witness: Edward Turner Jacob Moreland John Hunt ******************* -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WILL OF JAMES MONTGOMERY, SR. Charles County Wills, 1780-1791 (T.L.C. Genealogy, Miami Beach, FL) pg 6 of the above: page 461. James Montgomerie's Will: I, James Montgomery of CC, am sick and weak in body but of sounds and perfect memory. To my wife, Mary Montgomery, my dwelling house and plantation, and all the lands I am possessed with, during her natural life, and after her death, to my son, Bernard Montgomery, and if he dies without heirs, to Augustin Montgomery, and if they both die without heirs, the land to fall to my next youngest, so on to the next of them. To my son James Montgomery - 1 feather bed and covering, 1 heifer and 1 iron pot. To my daughter Catherine Montgomery - 1 feather bed and furniture, 1 heifer, and 1 Smoch (?) chest. To my wife Mary Montgomery- the rest of my personal estate, during her natural life, and after her death, to be equally divided among my children: Thomas, Bernard, Mary Ann, Elizabeth, Teresa, and Augustin. I want my daughters to live on sd lands if they choose, during their single lives. Executrix - my wife Mary Signed Dec 24, 1779 - James Montgomery. Wit: Edward jenkins, Thomas Reeves, James Moreland Probated on Apr 1, 1780 by Mary Montgomery's oath. Then came Edward jenkins and James Moreland, 2 of the witnesses, and made oath that they saw the testator sign and seal this Will. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- WILL OF JOHN MONTGOMERY (Offered for probate 4 April 1848): Source: Will, recorded in Charles County Will Book D.J. No. 16, p. 453. Land Commission Proceeding W.M. No. 2, 190; ABSTRACT of WILL of JOHN MONTGOMERY of Charles County, recorded in Charles County Will Book D.J. No. 16, p. 453: "Sick and weak in body" First: ...After debt and funeral charges and wife's thirds are taken out, devise and bequeath as follows: Item- To wife Julianna 2 named negroes to sell to pay testator's debts--she to sell portion of testator's stock if the negroes don't bring enough. Item- Otherwise entire estate, real and personal, to be kept together until youngest child of age. Wife and executor to finish new addition to house and pay for it out of crops and increase of stock, as testator wishes family to remain together until youngest child of age. Item- To daughters a home in testator's house their single lives. Item- John B. Langley to be guardian to his children. Orphans Court to appoint guardians for James H. Montgomery's children and Francis Montgomery's children, guardians to give bond, children to be given such portions as their immediate necessities require until they become of age and paid off. Item- If estate has to pay moneys testator has made himself liable to pay for son James H. or son Francis, that's to come from the part of their respective children. Item- After wife Julianna's thirds, entire estate, real and personal, "to be equally divided between my children by my present wife, and the children of my son James H. Montgomery, the children of my son Francis Montgomery, and the children of my daughter Rosetta Langley the wife of John B. Langley that is to say James H. Montgomerys children has one child's part, Francis Montgomerys children has one childs part, and Rosetta Langleys children has one childs part to them and all of them and their heirs forever the division __ to take place until my youngest child become of age". Executor: son John Montgomery. Will made 20 March 1848. Testator signs by mark. Witnesses: Jas. H. A. Middleton, John B. Berry, Christina Richards (signs by mark). Offered for probate 4 April 1848. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OBITUARY OF ANNE JANE (GILMORE) MONTGOMERY. Note: The Obit says her father was Henry T. Gilmore. My Grandmother, Eloise Gilmore (Berry) Edelen, and Great Aunt, Marguarite (Berry) Tubman, said his name was Thomas Thompson Gilmore. I go with what they said. Obits can have misprints and mistakes in them. Source: Obituary, Times-Crescent, Friday, April 13, 1934. OBITUARY, Times-Crescent, Friday, April 13, 1934: ANNE JANE (GILMORE) MONTGOMERY On Saturday, April 7, 1934, following a long illness, Mrs. Anne Gilmore Montgomery died at her residence on Cliffbourne Place, N. W., Washington. The deceased was in her 85th year and was the widow of Benjamin F. Montgomery. She was born in Ontario, Canada, the daughter of the late Henry T. and Anne Cuttle Gilmore and grand-daughter of Sir John Cuttle, Earl of Rockingham, England. She is survived by five daughters: Mrs. M. Blanche Gardiner, of Washington, Mrs. T. Clifford Berry, of Charles County, Mrs. Fenton A. Denison, Mrs. Minerva F. Ehrman and Miss Jeannette Montgomery, of Washington, and a son, Charles H. Montgomery, of Georgetown, D. C. Funeral services were held on Tuesday, April 10, at St. Paul's Catholic Church, and interment was at Mount Olivet Cemetery, in the family burial lot. The pallbearers were: Messrs. David M. Edelen, J. Cecil Gardiner, T. Clifford Berry, Jr., William Sisson, James A. Lyon and Albert J. Ehrman. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OBITUARY OF B. FRANK MONTGOMERY (I am sure this is Benjamin Franklin Montgomery) Sources: IN MEMORIAN, in Port Tobacco Times, 26 January 1883; IN MEMORIAM, Port Tobacco Times, Friday, January 26, 1883: IN MEMORIAM Departed this life on the 8th inst. at his residence near Bryantown, Mr. B. FRANK MONTGOMERY in the 39th year of his age. He died from that insidious disease - pulmonary consumption - from which he had suffered a painful and hopeless confinement to his house for a period of twelve months. None, how void soever of common kindred tier fall into the "sere and yellow leaf" of death but that some sigh of regret is breathed some tear is dropped upon the colemn bier. This being so of those well-nigh friendless, how impotent are words to express the grief and sorrow with which bereaved wife, five orphaned children and "troops of friends" feel the stroke of that inevitable and relentless messenger - death. As "flattery" cannot soothe the dull cold ear of this merciless destroyer, it were more than mockery to indulge it; therefore in briefly and imperfectly recording the merits and worth of the deceased, we shall speak only in terms of honest praise. We knew him well, and can and do proudly and sincerely say that if ever the attributes of true manhood clustered among erring morta., they were assuredly most gracefully entwined about the character of our departed friend. If honest industry, just dealing, and a scrupulous and zealous discharge of duty in every sphere of action constituted God's mission of man on earth, then, we can truly say for the lamented dead "thou hast been tried in the balance and not found wanting: But no beauty, no nobility nor any other excellence of character, no purity of life and conduct no hopeful assurance of their blessed immortality can reconcile us to the irreparable loss of those we love. All this but intensifies the sense of our privation. And thus it is as we mourn the death of this excellent man. As to his christian character we may say that he died in the cherished communion of the Catholic Church in which he had consistently lived. Oh! the face that mattock and the shroud! Affectionate husband and indulgent father, kind neighbor faithful friends farewell. We can only hope that the future with uplifted veil may reveal to thee visions, the raptures of sterned bliss. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OBITUARY OF ANNE GILMORE MONTGOMERY (BERRY):

David, Been reading your Montgomery line. Do you really mean that Peter (b 1682, France) had 19 children? - Bye from Bill Howard