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

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Henry Montague, son of Latane [34], b. about 1756, m. Eliza-
:th Graves; moved from Va. about 1790, settled in Rutherford Co.
near Green river.
He d. Nov. 183 1, in Rutherford Co. She d. in April, 1832, at the
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ime of his dau. Polly, Mrs. Earle, in Rutherford Co. The following
bute to his memory is from the pen of his grandson Major Henry
. Earle, since deceased. It was written to the compiler in 1890.
ajor Earle says, "I remember my grandfather, Henry Montague,
ill. He was an earnest and interesting man and prided himself
>on his independence ;
he was just in his dealings, saved his money
id never went in debt. He always paid cash for what he bought
id gave his offspring lessons of economy and industry. He was a
gular communicant of the Baptist church ;
was never known to use
ofane language and lived a well governed life. He attained his
ajority during the Revolutionary war and served in a cavalry
unpany."
children.
6. Nancy, b. ; m. James Scott, their eldest son was Mon-
tague Scott, the second son was Henry Scott;
they moved to Yazoo Co., Miss, soon after the
Indian title was extinguished in that part of the
state. Further trace of them is lost.
7. Jane, b. ; 7/1. William Jackson. They lived in Spartanburgh
Co., S. C, many years. Their eldest
8. Polly [Mary], b. Feb. 28, 1785, in Va.
son was b. about 1806, and when he was 15
[about 182 1] they moved to Miss, and thence to
Texas where trace of them is lost.
9. Elizabeth, b. , m. J. Hawkins. They moved to Georgia
and had several children.
0. Charlotte, b. , ??i. Thomas Miller who was of Irish paren-
tage. They had several children. The eldest
Aspasio Earle Miller lived near Rutherfordton,
N.'C.
1. Providence Graves, b. Oct. 28, 1798.
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Martha Montague, dau. of Latane' [34], b. 1758; m. John
might. He was a Revolutionary soldier, served under Marion.
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