James S Montgomery

Male 1781 - 1841  (60 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  James S Montgomery was born in 1781 in Augusta County, Virginia, USA (son of Captain James Houston Montgomery and Margaret Elizabeth Weir); died in Dec 1841.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Montgomery-12572
    • Residence: 1801, Blount County, Tennessee, USA

    James married Charity Garretson on 9 Sep 1802 in Blount County, Tennessee, USA. Charity was born about 1785. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. James Thomas Montgomery was born in 1806 in Spartanburg County, South Carolina, USA; died before Aug 1856 in Pontotoc County, Mississippi, USA.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Captain James Houston Montgomery was born in 1740 in Earl, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA (son of John Montgomery, Sr and Esther Houston); died in 1809 in Blount County, Tennessee, USA; was buried in 1809 in Blount County, Tennessee, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Probate: Blount County, Tennessee, USA
    • Reference Number: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Montgomery-2693
    • Relocated: 1747, Augusta County, Virginia, USA
    • Military Service: 1779; Revolutionary War
    • Land: 1788, Virginia, USA; Wolf Creek, sold 200 acres
    • Relocated: 1788, Blount County, Tennessee, USA
    • Residence: 1800, Blount County, Tennessee, USA
    • Land: 28 Apr 1807, Blount County, Tennessee, USA; Land Grant
    • Will: 2 Sep 1809, Blount County, Tennessee, USA; LW&T

    Notes:

    Death Date might be 1812


    Buried:
    Montgomery Cemetery

    James married Margaret Elizabeth Weir in 1765 in Augusta County, Virginia, USA. Margaret (daughter of Hugh Weir, Sr and Margaret McEwen) was born in 1749 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA; died in 1809 in Blount County, Tennessee, USA; was buried in 1809 in Greenback, Loudon, Tennessee, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Margaret Elizabeth Weir was born in 1749 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA (daughter of Hugh Weir, Sr and Margaret McEwen); died in 1809 in Blount County, Tennessee, USA; was buried in 1809 in Greenback, Loudon, Tennessee, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Relocated: 1788, Blount County, Tennessee, USA; From Virginia

    Notes:

    Griesbach Boyz website gives birthdate as 1745

    Children:
    1. Hugh Weir Montgomery was born in 1770 in Augusta County, Virginia, USA; died in 1841 in Cowan, Franklin, Tennessee, USA; was buried in 1841 in Cowan, Franklin, Tennessee, USA.
    2. Mary Polly Weir Montgomery was born on 25 Dec 1777 in Augusta County, Virginia, USA; died on 16 Dec 1853 in DeSoto, Mississippi, USA; was buried in 1853 in Hernando, DeSoto, Mississippi, USA.
    3. John Montgomery, Sr was born in 1778 in Augusta County, Virginia, USA; died after 27 Aug 1830 in Blount County, Tennessee, USA.
    4. 1. James S Montgomery was born in 1781 in Augusta County, Virginia, USA; died in Dec 1841.
    5. Jane Montgomery was born in 1782 in Augusta County, Virginia, USA; died in Jan 1864 in Franklin County, Tennessee, USA.
    6. Margaret Peggy Montgomery was born in Jun 1783 in Augusta County, Virginia, USA; died on 20 Feb 1820 in Baker's Creek, Blount, Tennessee, USA; was buried in 1820 in Blount County, Tennessee, USA.
    7. Samuel Montgomery, Sr was born in 1785 in Augusta County, Virginia, USA; died on 23 May 1843 in Loudon County, Tennessee, USA.
    8. Esther Montgomery was born in 1788 in Augusta County, Virginia, USA; died in 1846 in Gibson, Tennessee, USA.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  John Montgomery, Sr was born in 1719 in Londonderry, Northern Ireland; died in 1795 in Augusta County, Virginia, USA; was buried in Raphine, Rockbridge County, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Montgomery-2651
    • Relocated: 1730, Pennsylvania, USA; From Ireland
    • Relocated: 1747, Augusta County, Virginia, USA; From Pennsylvania
    • Religion: Between 1747 and 1795, Augusta County, Virginia, USA; Active TImber Ridge and Old Providence churches
    • Residence: 1754, Augusta County, Virginia, USA; Borden Tract; Beverley Patent SW, 247 1/2 acres, 1747, adjoining 150 acres acquired in 1754
    • Residence: 1790, Augusta County, Virginia, USA; 1790 Personal C Tax List

    Notes:

    Might be from the Skelmorlie branch of Montgomerys per DBMontgomery's book

    John married Esther Houston on 2 Jul 1738 in New Providence, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA. Esther (daughter of John Houston, Sr and Margaret Mary Cunningham) was born in 1724 in Londonderry, Northern Ireland; died in 1790 in Augusta County, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Esther Houston was born in 1724 in Londonderry, Northern Ireland (daughter of John Houston, Sr and Margaret Mary Cunningham); died in 1790 in Augusta County, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Relocated: 1735, Pennsylvania, USA; with her Father from Ireland
    • Relocated: 1747, Augusta County, Virginia, USA; From PA
    • Residence: 1754, Augusta County, Virginia, USA; Borden Tract; Beverley Patent SW, 247 1/2 acres, 1747, adjoining 150 acres acquired in 1754

    Notes:

    Married:
    by Rev Johann C Stoever, Jr; Earl Town

    Children:
    1. 2. Captain James Houston Montgomery was born in 1740 in Earl, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA; died in 1809 in Blount County, Tennessee, USA; was buried in 1809 in Blount County, Tennessee, USA.
    2. Isabella Montgomery was born in 1740 in Earl, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA; died after 1805 in Rockbridge County, Virginia, USA.
    3. Margaret Nancy Mollie Montgomery was born in 1742 in Earl, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 27 Jan 1778 in Washington County, Virginia, USA.
    4. Alexander Montgomery was born in 1750 in Augusta County, Virginia, USA; died on 13 Jul 1830 in Limestone, Alabama, USA.
    5. Reverend John Montgomery, Jr was born on 5 Dec 1752 in Augusta County, Virginia, USA; died on 2 Feb 1819 in Deerfield, Augusta, Virginia, USA; was buried in 1819 in Deerfield, Augusta, Virginia, USA.
    6. Esther Houston Montgomery was born on 27 Feb 1755 in Augusta County, Virginia, USA; died on 3 Jul 1807 in Washington, Tennessee, USA; was buried in 1807 in Washington, Tennessee, USA.
    7. Dorcas Montgomery was born in 1758 in Augusta County, Virginia, USA; died on 29 Dec 1834 in Washington County, Virginia, USA.
    8. Ann Houston Montgomery was born on 15 Aug 1760 in Augusta County, Virginia, USA; died on 13 Mar 1829 in Sevier, Tennessee, USA; was buried in 1829 in Prospect, Blount, Tennessee, USA.
    9. Jane Jean Montgomery was born on 11 Sep 1761 in Augusta County, Virginia, USA; died on 11 Feb 1843 in Gosport, Owen, Indiana, USA; was buried in 1843 in Owen, Indiana, USA.
    10. Robert Montgomery was born in 1764 in Augusta County, Virginia, USA; died on 3 Oct 1813 in Washington County, Virginia, USA.

  3. 6.  Hugh Weir, Sr was born in 1725 in Antrim, Northern Ireland (son of George William Weir); died on 3 Aug 1779 in Rockbridge County, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Will: 31 Mar 1779, Rockbridge County, Virginia, USA; LW&T

    Hugh married Margaret McEwen in Aug 1745. Margaret was born about 1725. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Margaret McEwen was born about 1725.
    Children:
    1. Mary Weir died in Rockbridge County, Virginia, USA.
    2. Jonathan Weir
    3. Susana Weir died in Rockbridge County, Virginia, USA.
    4. Jean Weir
    5. Abraham Weir
    6. Elizabeth Weir
    7. Hugh Weir, Jr
    8. Joseph Weir
    9. George Weir died in 1781 in Rockbridge County, Virginia, USA.
    10. John Weir
    11. 3. Margaret Elizabeth Weir was born in 1749 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA; died in 1809 in Blount County, Tennessee, USA; was buried in 1809 in Greenback, Loudon, Tennessee, USA.
    12. Samuel Weir was born in 1749 in Rockbridge County, Virginia, USA; died on 1 Mar 1802 in Blount County, Tennessee, USA.
    13. James B Weir was born in 1762 in Augusta County, Virginia, USA; died on 11 Mar 1820 in Maryville, Blount, Tennessee, USA.


Generation: 4

  1. 10.  John Houston, Sr was born in 1690 in Antrim, Northern Ireland (son of Samuel John Houston and Margaret McClung); died on 15 May 1755 in New Providence, Augusta, Virginia, USA; was buried in 1755 in Augusta County, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Relocated: 1730, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA; From Ireland
    • Relocated: 1747, Augusta County, Virginia, USA; From PA
    • Religion: Between 1748 and 1755, Augusta County, Virginia, USA; Active Timber Ridge and Old Providence churches
    • Residence: 1748, Augusta County, Virginia, USA; Borden Tract; 228 acres, part of 92,100
    • Will: 15 May 1755, Augusta County, Virginia, USA; Probated; WB2 Page 40

    Notes:

    Brought with them 4 sons and 2 daughters and John's widowed mother.

    Brought with them 4 sons and 2 daughters and John's widowed mother.


    Buried:
    New Providence Cemetery

    Died:
    Helping to clear land for new fields

    John married Margaret Mary Cunningham in 1717 in Antrim, Northern Ireland. Margaret (daughter of James Cunningham and Margaret Thomson) was born in 1690 in Antrim, Northern Ireland; died in 1754 in Timber Ridge, Augusta, Virginia, USA; was buried in 1754 in Augusta County, Virginia, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 11.  Margaret Mary Cunningham was born in 1690 in Antrim, Northern Ireland (daughter of James Cunningham and Margaret Thomson); died in 1754 in Timber Ridge, Augusta, Virginia, USA; was buried in 1754 in Augusta County, Virginia, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Relocated: 1730, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA; From Ireland
    • Residence: 1748, Augusta County, Virginia, USA; Borden Tract; 228 acres, part of 92,100

    Notes:

    Buried:
    New Providence Cemetery

    Children:
    1. James Houston was born on 18 Apr 1715 in Antrim, Northern Ireland; died before 1730.
    2. John Houston, Jr was born in 1716 in Antrim, Northern Ireland; died in 1798 in Logan County, Kentucky, USA; was buried in 1798 in Logan County, Kentucky, USA.
    3. Robert H Houston was born in 1720 in Northern Ireland; died in 1761 in Augusta County, Virginia, USA.
    4. Isabella Houston was born in 1722 in Northern Ireland; died on 19 Oct 1781 in Augusta County, Virginia, USA.
    5. 5. Esther Houston was born in 1724 in Londonderry, Northern Ireland; died in 1790 in Augusta County, Virginia, USA.
    6. Samuel Cunningham Houston was born in 1728 in Northern Ireland; died in 1797 in Blount County, Tennessee, USA.
    7. Matthew Houston was born in 1728 in Antrim, Northern Ireland; died in 1803 in Blount County, Tennessee, USA.
    8. Mary Houston was born after 1730.

  3. 12.  George William Weir was born in 1695 in Antrim, Northern Ireland; died in 1746 in Antrim, Northern Ireland.
    Children:
    1. 6. Hugh Weir, Sr was born in 1725 in Antrim, Northern Ireland; died on 3 Aug 1779 in Rockbridge County, Virginia, USA.