History and genealogy of Peter Montague, of Nansemond and ...

146 DESCENDANTS OF PETER MONTAGUE.
As memory crowds upon memory, we recall here and there the
kind word and the kind deed which have served to soften a pang of
woe or relieve a suffering want. We cannot forget the tear of sym-
pathy that has been shed in the house of mourning, where sorrow
reigned supreme, nor the strong arm to help that has been extended
to the humble abode of the poor, in want. We recall how heart and
head combined to fill the sphere marked out by Heaven. Such
reflections cluster around the memory of Martha McClenny. Her
social life was a beautiful exemplification of her Christian character.
There was nothing of icy coldness about her, for a warm heart beat
within her bosom and the fire of religious zeal was kept burning
brightly on the altar of the heart. She had a strong emotional nature
and all her kin were loved with a warmth of love. Her cultivated
and refined taste made her well-ordered home the abode of comfort,
happiness and hospitality. The passing stranger that called in,
working in her Master's vineyard, knew that a hospitable reception
was found under her roof, and there are many to attest the kind
services rendered them. An affectionate wife, a devoted mother, a
constant friend, a kind and generous neighbor, a devout Christian,
she peacefully rests beneath the sod awaiting the time of the redeemed
in Christ.
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CHILDREN.
(All born in Suffolk, Va.)
Wortley Montague, b. Jan. 30, 1835, d. April 7, 1839.
William Francis, b. July 12, 1836, d. Feb. 16, 1837.
Robert Edward, b. Dec. 11, 1837, d. July 20, 1838.
Adolphus Mickelborough, b. Aug. 17, 1839.
William Deans, b. May 26, 1841, d. March 2, 1846.
Maria Louisa, b. July 29, 1843, d. March 30, 1846.
Walter Montague, b. July 8, 1845.
Sallie Virginia, b. June 10, 1847, d. July 13, 1847.
Willianna, b. Feb. 7, 1849, d. June 7, 1850.
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Mary Wortley Montague, dau. of Mickelborough [58], b. June
8, 1808, in Powhatan Co., Va., m., Dec. 1, 1825, John Townes
Moseley of Powhatan Co., Va.
In the year 1835 tnev moved to Kemper Co., Miss., where Mr.
Moseley engaged in planting and merchandizing. She d. Sept. 21,
1883, at her home in Noxubee Co., Miss., at the age of 71 years.