Thomas Montgomery1

b. 28 December 1792, d. between 1850 and 1859
FatherRichard Montgomery2 b. abt 1755, d. 8 Feb 1840
MotherElizabeth McCall2 b. 9 Feb 1766, d. 9 Apr 1855
Birth28 Dec 1792 Thomas Montgomery was born on 28 Dec 1792 in Virginia.1,3 
Marriage31 Jan 1822 He married Elizabeth Scott, daughter of Hugh Scott and Jane Orr, on 31 Jan 1822 in Washington County, Virginia.4 
Land-Sell20 Sep 1839  In the fall of 1839 Thomas and Elizabeth sold their interest in a tract of land in Washington County to Orr Scott [Elizabeth's brother]. The tract had originally belonged to Hugh Scott [Elizabeth and Orr's father].5 
Cens-1840  Thomas and Elizabeth left Virginia shortly afterwards, moving south into Tennessee, where they settled in Bradley County. The 1840 census suggests there were 7 children in the home at that time.6 
Cens-185023 Oct 1850  Ten years later, on the first federal census to record all family members by name, 5 children were enumerated with Thomas and Elizabeth, including 6 year old Martha.3 
  This would suggest 3 children had either married or died between 1840 and 1850. 
Deathbetween 1850 and 1859 Thomas died between 1850 and 1859 as Thomas was inferred as deceased in the will of his brother John (May 1859).7 

Research Comment:

It is very likely there were additional children besides those listed below.

Related Links and Images:

Thomas's birth entry in a Montgomery family bible8,9

Family

Elizabeth Scott b. abt 1800
Children
  • Hugh Montgomery3 (circa 1828 - )
  • John Montgomery3,10 (19 Jul 1832 - 24 Oct 1871)
  • Samuel Montgomery3 (circa 1834 - )
  • William Montgomery3 (circa 1837 - )
  • Martha Montgomery3 (circa 1844 - )
Last Edited18 Dec 2013

Citations

  1. [S1913] Richard and Elizabeth (McCall) Montgomery family data from bible pages belonging to an unidentified family member. Record states: "Thomas Montgomery was born December 28th 1792."
  2. [S1913] Richard and Elizabeth (McCall) Montgomery family data from bible pages belonging to an unidentified family member.
  3. [S2132] Thomas Montgomery household, 1850 U.S. cens, Bradley Co., Tennessee, pop. sched., Subdivision 26, p. 192 (stamped), dwelling 742, family 742, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Oct. 2008, image 107 of 272. Household includes: Thomas Montgomery, 56, farmer, owns land val $800; Elizabeth, 50; Hugh, 22; John, 18; Sam'l, 16; William, 13; Martha, 6; all b. VA except Martha b. TN.
  4. [S4] D.E. Brown, Marriages of Washington Co., VA 1781-1853, p. 43. Thomas Montgomery and Elizabeth Scott; 31 Jan. 1822.
  5. [S2136] Washington Co., Virginia Deed Book 14: p. 72. The deed was recorded 20 Sept. 1839.
  6. [S2135] Thomas Montgomery household, 1840 U.S. cens., Bradley Co., Tennessee, p. 71 stamped (following image), viewed online at Ancestry.com, Oct. 2008, image 75 of 78. Household includes: 2 males under 5; 2 males 5-9; 1 male 15-19; 1 female 5-9; 1 female 10-14; 1 female 30-39.
  7. [S852] John Montgomery will (recorded 1863), Washington Co., Virginia Will Book 16: 133. John's will was dated 20 May 1859 and recorded 30 Apr 1863.
  8. [S1376] Bible images courtesy of Carol Lockas.
  9. [S16] It is not known who originally owned this Montgomery family bible. The script does not appear to be that of Richard Montgomery Sr., at least compared to his signature on his Rev. War. pension application. The pages containing family information were located tucked into the bible of Peter and Margaret (Montgomery) Clark. Margaret was a daughter of Richard Montgomery Sr..
  10. [S852] John Montgomery will (recorded 1863), Washington Co., Virginia Will Book 16: 133. John's will was dated 20 May 1859 and recorded 30 Apr 1863. It remembered John Montgomery, son of Thomas.