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

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were the calls made on his medical skill from neighbors for miles
around him. He was a man of sound nerve, of sterling integrity, of
strong moral courage, strong in his faith, he stood almost alone in
the Baptist Association of Va. against the doctrine of close commu-
nion. He m. Jane Lee [334], dau. of Philip Lee [106], sister of
Frances Lee [339] who m. Philip Montague [237], also sister of
Penelope Lee [335] who m. William L. Montague [77], also sister of
Nancy Ann Lee [340] who in. Rev. John Currie Montague [345].
She was a most excellent woman, well fitted to round out her hus-
band's life in ministerial duties. They were both drowned at the
same time, about the year 1825, while on their way to attend an
evening meeting, in crossing Moratico Creek, which divides Richmond
Co. from Lancaster Co., just north from Montague Island. They
were crossing the creek in a boat which proved to be too heavily
loaded. The boat capsized. Mr. Montague was an expert swimmer
and could have saved himself and wife, but she frantically seized
and clung to him, rendering it impossible for him to use his arms.
They were both buried in the same coffin.
" Still one in life and one in death,
One in their hope of rest above
One in their joy, their trust, their faith,
One in each other's faithful love."
CHILDREN.
11 18. Augustus Ferdinand, b. 1807, d. 1850.
1 1 19. Richard Dabbs, b. 1810. He was of military turn of mind from
a boy. Was a hard student, studied medicine.
Went to New Orleans in 1S34, went
into business there. Joined the milita of that
city and in 1837 went with his regiment to
Florida to fight the Seminoles. After the
treaty of 1839, while on his way home from
Tampa Bay to New Orleans, he was killed
by the fly wheel of the steamer. He was
observing its mechanism, and being naturally
near-sighted, stood too close to it and was
instantly killed. He was of a gay and lively
disposition, yet tender and gentle-hearted as
a woman. He was greatly loved by his com-
rades in arms and deeply lamented by all
who knew him.
1 120. Philip Henry, b. Feb. 27, 1814, d. 1S8S.
1 12 1. Charlotte, b. , d. in infancy.
1122. Jane Elizabeth, b. 1821,^/. 1841, unmarried.