William Montgomery (1752 - 1811)

Born 1752 in Ireland

Husband of Rebekah (Erwin) Montgomery — married 1771 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Descendants

Died 1811 at about age 59 in Guilford County, North Carolina, United States

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Biography

William Montgomery migrated from Ireland to North Carolina.

William Montgomery's origins are uncertain. Family traditions conflict upon the national origin of this branch of the Montgomerys. "One family tradition states where William came from Ireland, to Philadelphia, that he was a Quaker, and went from Pennsylvania to Guilford Co, NC in the 1770's. Another family tradition states William arrived in Philadelphia from Edinboro, Scotland, then travelled by ship and wagon to New Garden (now Guilford College), Greenboro, Guillord Co, NC. Arriving there in 1772."^[1]

He married Rebeckah Erwin. They were the parents of:

1. Robert Montgomery m Sarah Hiatt, dau of Joseph Hiatt
2. William Montgomery m Martha Hiatt, dau of Joseph Hiatt
3. Ruth Montgomery m Thomas Hodson
4. Samuel Montgomery m Mary Leach
5. Erwin Montgomery m Sarah Hiatt, dau of Christopher Hiatt
6. James Montgomery m White-41459
7. George Montgomery m Fannie Jones and Rachel Bratton
8. Thomas Levi Montgomery m Rachel Dalton
9. Mary Montgomery
10. Rebeckah Montgomery

He died in 1811 in Guildford, North Carolina. He is probably buried with his wife at New Garden Friends Cemetery, Greensboro, Guilford County, North Carolina. His will (Space page) was written 9 Jun 1806 and probated 10 Feb 1811.

Sources

1. ↑ Source: Roy D. Montgomery (CMS 669), posted on William Montgomery's Personal Information page, 9 Sep 1991. He adds: "This tradition regarding him coming from Scotland has been proven to be incorrect. Am current working on his Irish connections."

• The 1800 US Census record for the household of William Montgomery.
• 1800 Census: "1800 United States Federal Census"
  Year: 1800; Census Place: Salisbury, Guilford, North Carolina; Series: M32; Roll: 31; Page: 629; Image: 586; Family History Library Film: 337907
  Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7590 #326316 (accessed 7 July 2023)
  William Montgomery in Salisbury, Guilford, North Carolina.
• WikiTree Space page: William Montgomery's Last Will and Testament

See also:

• Clan Montgomery Society International (CMSI Database), Personal Information page for William Montgomery (1752-1811).
• FamilySearch Person: LH68-SPG: William Montgomery (1752-1811).
• Find A Grave: Memorial #43993667 for William Montgomery (1752-1811). Burial unknown.
• Monty Hist Notes, Personal Information page for William Montgomery (1752-1811).