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

l66 DESCENDANTS OF PETER MONTAGUE.
war in Confederate service. Was 2d Lieut,
in Clutter's Battery C. S. A., surrendered
at Appomattox, April 9, 1865. Read law
with the late Judge Robert L. Montague.
Practiced law in Richmond and was also
principal of the public schools in that city
at the time of his death. He d. May 31,
1876, of consumption, at the home of his
brother, Dr. T. C. Montague, in Stafford
Co. The following tribute to his memory
is from a Richmond paper:
" In the con-
scientious discharge of every duty assigned
him by the school authorities, he was a
bright exemplar for all. His genial dispo-
sition and readiness in forwarding the
interests of public education in the city of
Richmond, endeared him to the superin-
tendent, officials of the school board, his
brother principals, and the entire corps of
teachers." He began his career as teacher
in 1S70, and for the four years from 1872 to
1876, was principal of the Valley school.
He was universally esteemed and lamented.
244.
Laura L. Montague, dau. of Rev. Philip [75], b. 1801, near
Mount Zion, Essex Co., Va.; m. John H. Beazley, who was from
Culpeper Co., Va. He resided near Saluda, Middlesex Co., Va., d.
April 9, 1864, aged 75 years. He served in the war of 18 12 in the
Cavalry. She d. Sept. 9, 1857, aged 56 years.
CHILDREN.
829. Martha Ann, b. , m. Mr. Sutton, left three children.
830. Laura H., b. , m. Mr. Lewis, left two children,
831. Rebecca, b. , m. , left three children, all dead.
832. Mary O., b. .
833. Willentina, b. , resides in Saluda, Va.
834. Edward W., b. , postmaster at Streets P. O., Middlesex Co.
835. John A., b. Feb. 28, 1825, resides Freemansburg, West Va.
836. Henrietta A., b. , m. Mr. Withers, resided in Baltimore, Md.
837. Malvina, b. , ;//. Mr. Nevercaw or Neveker, resided in
Baltimore.
838. Elizabeth, b. , ?n. Mr. Muse, resided in Baltimore.
839. George Philip, b. April 7, 1841.
.840. Joseph O., b. Dec. 30, 1845.