James M Montgomery, Sr

Male 1774 - 1844  (70 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  James M Montgomery, Sr was born in 1774 in Paxtang, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA (son of Robert Montgomery and Agnes Nancy Montgomery); died on 15 Apr 1844 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 1844.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Buried: Pleasant Gap, Centre County, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Fact 1: 3 Children with Susan, 13 Children with Catherine
    • Occupation: 1799, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Scrivner in law office of Samuel Laird
    • Will: 25 Dec 1805, Wayne, Clinton, Pennsylvania, USA; Named in father's will

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Lutheran Church; removed from Harrisburg

    James married Susan Fedder on 23 Apr 1801 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. Susan (daughter of Jacob Fedder and Barbara Forney) was born in 1784 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 6 Oct 1804 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. Caroline Frances Montgomery was born on 2 Jan 1802 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 27 Apr 1865 in Wayne, Clinton, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 1865 in Wayne, Clinton, Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. Susan Montgomery was born on 22 Sep 1804 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 18 May 1886 in Ohio, USA; was buried in 1886 in Fremont, Sandusky, Ohio, USA.
    3. James M Montgomery, Jr was born on 22 Sep 1804 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 27 Mar 1843 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 1843.

    James married Catherine Fedder on 25 Sep 1806 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. Catherine (daughter of Jacob Fedder and Barbara Forney) was born on 15 Dec 1786 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 22 Oct 1862 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 1862 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. Amanda Montgomery was born on 24 Jul 1807 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 8 Nov 1874 in Clinton County, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried on 9 Nov 1874 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. Oscar Montgomery was born on 11 Dec 1808 in Pennsylvania, USA.
    3. Catherine Montgomery was born on 27 May 1810 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 16 Feb 1895 in Wayne, Clinton, Pennsylvania, USA.
    4. William S Montgomery was born on 4 Mar 1813 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 7 Dec 1824 in Pennsylvania, USA.
    5. Robert Montgomery was born on 12 Oct 1815 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 2 Jan 1822 in Pennsylvania, USA.
    6. Elizabeth Montgomery was born on 9 Jul 1817 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 7 Aug 1818 in Pennsylvania, USA.
    7. Malcolm Boyce Montgomery was born on 14 Jun 1818 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 24 Jul 1877 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    8. Joseph Montgomery was born on 11 Jan 1819 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 27 Jul 1916 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 1916 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    9. Ann Ellen Montgomery was born on 19 May 1824 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 6 Feb 1825 in Pennsylvania, USA.
    10. Ann Ellen Montgomery was born on 22 Mar 1827 in Pennsylvania, USA; died on 3 Dec 1887.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Robert Montgomery was born in 1740 in Paxtang, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA (son of Captain; Not sure where this title comes from John Montgomery, (Xfer) and Martha Finley, (Xfer)); died on 8 Aug 1806 in Wayne, Clinton, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 1806 in Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • DAR Number: A079062
    • Reference Number: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Montgomery-8129
    • Fact 1: 1748, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Listed in Will of Grandfather Robert Montgomery
    • Religion: 1773, Pennsylvania, USA; John Roan's Congregation
    • Military Service: Abt 1776, Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA; Served in Cumberland County Militia; Pvt in Capt James Cowden's Co 4th Batallion
    • Occupation: 1780, Paxtang, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Lancaster County Tax Collector
    • Fact 1: Abt 1785, Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; Served on 1st Jury in Harrisburg
    • Residence: 1790, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Land: 1792, Wayne, Clinton, Pennsylvania, USA; Bought land owned by Michael Quiggle; became neighbors
    • Relocated: 1792, Wayne, Clinton, Pennsylvania, USA; From Harrisburg
    • Education: 1795, Wayne, Clinton, Pennsylvania, USA; Opened first school in Wayne
    • Land: 1800, Wayne, Clinton, Pennsylvania, USA; Farmer
    • Will: 25 Dec 1805, Wayne, Clinton, Pennsylvania, USA; LW&T
    • Probate: 19 Aug 1806, Wayne, Clinton, Pennsylvania, USA

    Notes:

    Birth:
    Harris Ferry

    Buried:
    Pine Creek Cemetery, Jersey Shore

    Robert married Agnes Nancy Montgomery about 1765 in Pennsylvania, USA. Agnes (daughter of John Montgomery and Martha Montgomery) was born in 1749 in Paxtang, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died in 1822 in Wayne, Clinton, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Agnes Nancy Montgomery was born in 1749 in Paxtang, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA (daughter of John Montgomery and Martha Montgomery); died in 1822 in Wayne, Clinton, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Fact 1: 10 Daughters and 2 Sons
    • Relocated: 1791, Wayne, Clinton, Pennsylvania, USA; from Paxtang
    • Fact 1: 1797, Pennsylvania, USA; Received letters from NC family carried by nephew Robert
    • Land: 1800, Wayne, Clinton, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Will: 25 Dec 1805, Wayne, Clinton, Pennsylvania, USA; Mentioned in Husband's Will

    Children:
    1. Robert Montgomery was born in 1766 in Paxtang, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.
    2. Samuel Montgomery was born in 1767 in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 4 Oct 1839 in Portsmouth, Scioto, Ohio, USA; was buried in 1839 in Greenlawn Cemetery, Portsmouth, Scioto, Ohio, USA.
    3. Joseph Montgomery was born on 14 Oct 1772 in Paxtang, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 24 Nov 1864 in Wayne, Clinton, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 1864 in McElhattan, Clinton, Pennsylvania, USA.
    4. 1. James M Montgomery, Sr was born in 1774 in Paxtang, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 15 Apr 1844 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 1844.
    5. Elizabeth Betsy Montgomery was born in 1776 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 15 Dec 1847 in McElhattan, Clinton, Pennsylvania, USA.
    6. Martha Patty Montgomery was born in 1777 in Paxtang, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 30 Oct 1846 in Venango County, Pennsylvania, USA.
    7. John Montgomery was born in 1778 in Paxtang, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died in 1817 in Wayne, Clinton, Pennsylvania, USA.
    8. William Shearer Montgomery was born on 14 May 1779 in Paxtang, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 7 Oct 1870 in Wayne, Clinton, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 1870 in Jersey Shore, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Captain; Not sure where this title comes from John Montgomery, (Xfer) was born in 1703 in Armagh, Northern Ireland; died in 1785 in Paxtang, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 1785 in Paxtang, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Relocated: Abt 1731, Paxtang, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; from Northern Ireland
    • Religion: Between 1750 and 1766, Pennsylvania, USA; John Roan's Congregation

    Notes:

    Not sure if Robert is his father; not likely. Per Robert's will his grandson Robert is the oldest of son John. This John's son Robert is not the oldest, Joseph is.


    Birth:
    Ballymore

    Buried:
    Newside Cemetery, Lower Paxton Twp

    John married Martha Finley, (Xfer) before 1726 in Northern Ireland. Martha was born about 1703 in Northern Ireland; died in 1779 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Martha Finley, (Xfer) was born about 1703 in Northern Ireland; died in 1779 in Harrisburg, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Religion: Pennsylvania, USA; John Roan's Congregation
    • Relocated: Abt 1731, Paxtang, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; from Northern Ireland

    Children:
    1. 2. Robert Montgomery was born in 1740 in Paxtang, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 8 Aug 1806 in Wayne, Clinton, Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 1806 in Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA.

  3. 6.  John Montgomery was born in 1710 in Ireland; died on 10 Mar 1778 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA; was buried in 1778 in Sugar Creek, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Reference Number: https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Montgomery-1823
    • Relocated: Abt 1731, Paxtang, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA
    • Relocated: Abt 1771, Sugar Creek, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
    • Land: 16 Jan 1771, Sugar Creek, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA; Purch land from David Kennedy 210 acres south side Sugaw Creek
    • Probate: 10 Mar 1778, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA
    • Will: 10 Mar 1778, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA; LW&T

    Notes:

    Buried:
    Sugaw Creek Presbyterian Church; Burial Ground # 1

    John married Martha Montgomery in 1734 in Paxtang, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA. Martha was born in 1715 in Ireland; died after 8 Oct 1799 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA; was buried after 1799 in Sugar Creek, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Martha Montgomery was born in 1715 in Ireland; died after 8 Oct 1799 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA; was buried after 1799 in Sugar Creek, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Relocated: Abt 1771, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA; bought land near Sugaw Creek Presby Church; came from PA
    • Will: 10 Mar 1778, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA; Mentioned in Husband's will; Executor
    • Fact 1: 18 Jul 1797, Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA; Wrote letter to daughter Nancy in Pennsylvania

    Notes:

    See document called "What Priscilla told Sue". This, with other comments indicates Martha is a Montgomery descendant, and thus a true cousin


    Birth:
    Born on Boat coming over

    Buried:
    Sugaw Creek Presbyterian Church; Burial Ground # 1

    Children:
    1. Joseph Montgomery was born on 23 Sep 1736 in Paxtang, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died about 1835 in Howard County, Missouri, USA.
    2. John Montgomery was born in 1737 in Paxtang, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died after 1809 in Texas, USA.
    3. Martha Montgomery was born in 1740 in Paxtang, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died after 26 Aug 1839 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA.
    4. Robert McCamey Montgomery, Sr was born in 1740 in Paxtang, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 26 Feb 1834 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA; was buried in 1834 in Sugar Creek, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA.
    5. Rebecca Montgomery was born in 1742 in Paxtang, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died on 14 Dec 1827 in North Carolina, USA.
    6. Elizabeth Montgomery was born in 1744 in Paxtang, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died in Apr 1834 in Kentucky, USA.
    7. James Montgomery was born in 1745 in Paxtang, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died in 1791 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA.
    8. 3. Agnes Nancy Montgomery was born in 1749 in Paxtang, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died in 1822 in Wayne, Clinton, Pennsylvania, USA.
    9. David Thomas Montgomery was born on 1 May 1754 in Paxtang, Dauphin, Pennsylvania, USA; died in Apr 1845 in Burke County, North Carolina, USA.