Margaret Montgomery1

b. 27 February 1807, d. 19 May 1868
FatherRichard Montgomery2 b. abt 1755, d. 8 Feb 1840
MotherElizabeth McCall2 b. 9 Feb 1766, d. 9 Apr 1855
Birth27 Feb 1807 Margaret Montgomery was born on 27 Feb 1807.3,1 
Marriage7 Sep 1827 She married Peter Clark, son of James Clark and Isabella Breckenridge, on 7 Sep 1827 in Washington County, Virginia.4 
Land-Buy26 Feb 1831  On Feb. 26, 1831 Peter purchased the western portion of the land his brother Robert had inherited from their father. It was described as 48.25 acres on the Middle Fork of the Holston River. Peter's brother John purchased Robert's land to the east. The southern boundary of both tracts fronted on the "Great Rd" [present day Rt 11].5 
Cens-18401840  The 1840 Washington County census, although it does not provide names other than the head of the household, does shed light on the make up of the family. Besides Peter (no doubt the male indicated in the 30-39 year old category), the entry indicated the presence of Margaret (30-39) and several young children (1 male and 5 females). A 40 to 49 year old female may have represented Peter's older sister Mary and a 70-79 year old female most likely represented Peter's mother Isabella.6 
  The years between the 1840 and 1850 census saw the birth of 2 additional sons (Henry and William) who both died in infancy. In addition 2 daughters (Isabella and Nancy) died young. Peter's mother died in 1848; his sister Mary died in 1841. Two additional sons (John and Thomas) and 1 additional daughter (Emily) were born to Peter and Margaret during this same 10 year period. 
Cens-185022 Aug 1850  Twenty-three years after their marriage, Peter and Margaret appeared on the first federal census to list all members of a household by name. Peter, at age 45, owned real estate valued at $1,600 which he was farming. Also listed were Margaret (43), Eliza (21), Harriet (18), James (16), Susan (12), Amanda (10), John (8), Thomas (5) and Catherine [Emily?] (2/12).7 
Cens-18601860  Ten years later all 8 children were still living at home. However the youngest child was now listed as Emily (age 10). This would appear to be the same person as the 2 month old Catherine in 1850. Peter's occupation was again listed as farmer; sons James and John were also listed as farmers. Interestingly, daughter Eliza was listed with an occupation of "weaver" and daughter Harriet was a "Tea Conv. school" [teacher ?? school]. Peter's land was valued at $4,000 and his personal property at $3,000.8 
Death19 May 1868 Margaret died on 19 May 1868 at age 61.9 
Burial She was buried at Old Glade Spring Cemetery in Washington County, Virginia.9 

Related Links and Images:

Margaret's birth entry in a Montgomery family bible10,11
The entry recording her death in the Bible of her husband, Peter Clark10
Margaret's headstone
Other interments in Old Glade Spring Cemetery

Family

Peter Clark b. 17 Mar 1805, d. 25 Jun 1880
Children
Last Edited17 Dec 2013

Citations

  1. [S1913] Richard and Elizabeth (McCall) Montgomery family data from bible pages belonging to an unidentified family member. Record states: "Peggy Montgomery was born February 27th 1807."
  2. [S1913] Richard and Elizabeth (McCall) Montgomery family data from bible pages belonging to an unidentified family member.
  3. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 177. Birth date estimated from age recorded on stone.
  4. [S4] D.E. Brown, Marriages of Washington Co., VA 1781-1853, p. 12. Entry reported to read: Peter Clark and Margaret Montgomery, 7 Sept. 1827.
  5. [S1772] Washington Co., Virginia Deed Book 10: 397. Deed dated 26 Feb. 1831 and recorded 21 March 1831: Robert and Catherine Clark to Peter Clark for $193; 48.25 acres on waters of the Middle fork of Holston River being part of the land left to Robert and Peter by the will of their father James Clark.
  6. [S679] Peter Clark household, 1840 U.S. cens., Washington Co., Virginia, p. after p. 204 stamped, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Jul 2007, image 13 of 115. Peter Clark household: 1M (10-14), 1M (30-39); 3F (under 5); 1F (5-9); 1F (10-14); 1F (30-39); 1F (40-49); 1F (70-79).
  7. [S367] Peter Clark household, 1850 U.S. Census, Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., 67th District, p. 107b (stamped), dwelling 616, family 616, viewed online at Ancestry.com, June 2003, image 80 of 289. Recorded data includes: Peter Clark, 45, farmer, owns real estate valued at $1,600; Margaret 43; Eliza 21; Harriet 18; James 16; Susan 12; Amanda 10; John 8; Thomas 5; Catherine 2/12; all b. Virginia.
  8. [S234] Peter Clark household, 1860 U.S. cens, Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Western District, p. 461 (original script), dwelling 697, family 676, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Jul 2007, image 99 of 361. Household includes: Peter Clark, 55, farmer, owns real estate valued at $4,000, personal estate of $3,000; Margaret, 54, housekeeper; Eliza, 30, weaver; Harriet, 26, Tea. Conv. School; James, 25, farmer, owns pers. prop. of $700; Susan, 22, spinster; Amanda, 20, spinster; John, 17, farmer; Thomas, 15; Emily, 10; all b. VA.
  9. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 177.
  10. [S1376] Bible images courtesy of Carol Lockas.
  11. [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..
  12. [S5] Elizabeth Kelly Allison, Early Southwest Virginia Families, p. 70-85.
  13. [S11] "Family notes of Mrs. Lizzie Ryburn."
  14. [S6] Thomas Colley, Washington Co. VA Marriages 1853-1880, p. 211. Abstract reads: Charles F. Lincoln, 34y, wid, b. Worcester Co., Mass, resid Smyth Co., VA, merchant AND Harriet Clark, 32, sgl, b. WCV, d/o Peter & Mgt Clark; marr: 11 May 1864.
  15. [S1546] Peter and Margaret Clark Bible. The Bible includes the names and dates of birth of Peter's children and includes the entry "William Clark Sept 1th 1848."
  16. [S8] Hockett and Hunt, 1891-1902 Marriages of Washington Co. VA, p. 19. Charles B. Clark 45 [sgl], s/o Jno P. & Martha A. Clark, farmer AND Emma V. Clark, 45 [sgl], d/o Peter & Margaret Clark, 3 May 1898; minister P.H. Guinn.
  17. [S1680] Thomas & Jane (Fleenor) Colley, Washington County, Virginia Cemetery Annotations, Vol I, p. 203. The authors cite the Washington Co., VA death register.