Samuel MONTGOMERY
Doris Taylor, 301-90 Abbott St, Pentieton, B.C., V2A7W8, Canada, 19 Jul 1987. 1870 U.S. Census, Buchanan County, Missouri, Vol. III 268-406, MO copy 593-Roll 761, Easton Dist. Center Township, P.O. Easton. Samuel went to Buchanan County, Missouri with his parents in 1838. His father died in 1855 and mother in 1874. He served as a Union soldier in the Civil War. Had 320 acres, Section 7, Ogden Township, Riley County, Kansas, 40 head cattle, 50 head swine and 9 horses. Moved there in 1887, then to the vicinity of Riley in 1892. They had property and cattle also in Brown County. In 1870 U.S. Census Vol III 268-406, MO copy 593, Roll 761, he was in Easton District, Center Township of Buchanan County, Missouri. His mother, Sarah was living with them at this time. He was a farmer, and belonged to the Baptist church. He had a common-school education in Buchanan County, MO. He was a faithful and kind husband, a gentle and indulgent father, a staunch and reliable friend, and an excellent neighbor and model citizen. He died of apoplexy.
Birth fron article in "Portrait and Biographical Album of Washington, Clay and Riley County, Kansas," published by Chapman Brothers, 1890, p. 439. That article says 1834. Two different obituaries say that her birth year was 1833. Information was sent by Doris Taylor, 301-90 Abbott St., Pentieton, BC, V2A7W8, Canada, 19 Jul 1987. She had thirteen children, ll of which survived her. Joined the Baptist Church in her early childhood. Died at age 76 years, 5 months, 14 days. Well known by the old settlers as a woman of forceful character who left her impression on the character of the community. She died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Washburn, near Keats, Kansas. Buried at Riley City Cemetery, Kansas. Obituary taken from Riley News.
1870 U.S. Census, Buchanan Co., Vol. III, 268-406, Missouri Copy 593-Roll 761 Easton District, Center Township. From Doris Taylor, Pentieton, B.C., Canada.
1870 U.S. Census, Buchanan Co., Vol. III, 268-406, Missouri Copy 593-Roll 761 Easton District, Center Township. From Doris Taylor, Pentieton, B.C., Canada.
1870 U.S. Census, Buchanan Co., Vol. III, 268-406, Missouri Copy 593-Roll 761 Easton District, Center Township. From Doris Taylor, Pentieton, B.C., Canada.
1870 U.S. Census, Buchanan Co., Vol. III, 268-406, Missouri Copy 593-Roll 761 Easton District, Center Township. From Doris Taylor, Pentieton, B.C., Canada.
1870 U.S. Census, Buchanan Co., Vol. III, 268-406, Missouri Copy 593-Roll 761 Easton District, Center Township. From Doris Taylor, Pentieton, B.C., Canada.
1870 U.S. Census, Buchanan Co., Vol. III, 268-406, Missouri Copy 593-Roll 761 Easton District, Center Township. From Doris Taylor, Pentieton, B.C., Canada.
1870 U.S. Census, Buchanan Co., Vol. III, 268-406, Missouri Copy 593-Roll 761 Easton District, Center Township. From Doris Taylor, Pentieton, B.C., Canada.
1870 U.S. Census, Buchanan Co., Vol. III, 268-406, Missouri Copy 593-Roll 761 Easton District, Center Township. From Doris Taylor, Pentieton, B.C., Canada.
1870 U.S. Census, Buchanan Co., Vol. III, 268-406, Missouri Copy 593-Roll 761 Easton District, Center Township. From Doris Taylor, Pentieton, B.C., Canada.
1870 U.S. Census, Buchanan Co., Vol. III, 268-406, Missouri Copy 593-Roll 761 Easton District, Center Township. From Doris Taylor, Pentieton, B.C., Canada.
1870 U.S. Census, Buchanan Co., Vol. III, 268-406, Missouri Copy 593-Roll 761 Easton District, Center Township. From Doris Taylor, Pentieton, B.C., Canada.
1870 U.S. Census, Buchanan Co., Vol. III, 268-406, Missouri Copy 593-Roll 761 Easton District, Center Township. From Doris Taylor, Pentieton, B.C., Canada.
He married Nancy Jane Parker 29 Dec 1849 at Buchanan, Missouri . Nancy Jane Parker was born at Surry, North Carolina 6 Sep 1833 daughter of Edmund Parker and Nancy Hickman .
They were the parents of 12
children:
Zachariah Montgomery
born 10 Mar 1851.
Thomas E. Montgomery
born 19 Dec 1853.
John G. Montgomery
born 1 Nov 1855.
Emily W. Montgomery
born 7 Feb 1858.
Orsenia Irene Montgomery
born 30 Nov 1859.
George Montgomery
born 28 Mar 1862.
Cynthia Montgomery
born 13 Mar 1864.
Samuel Montgomery
born 14 Feb 1868.
Marian Montgomery
born 17 Aug 1871.
Grant Montgomery
born 19 Nov 1873.
Nancy Montgomery
born 31 Aug 1875.
Walter Montgomery
born 5 Feb 1879.
Samuel Montgomery died 12 Oct 1903 at Center Township, Riley, Kansas .
Nancy Jane Parker died 10 Mar 1909 at Riley, Kansas .