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2172. Harry B., b. Jan. 17, 1872.<br />

2173. Mary Elizabeth, b. Dec. 3©, 1S74.<br />

BRANCH OF HIS SON PETER. 299<br />

914.<br />

Thomas Jefferson <strong>Montague</strong>, sod <strong>of</strong> Thomas [262], b. Aug. 6,<br />

1834, in Lexington, Ky.<br />

He was a good citizen, inherited many <strong>of</strong> his father's characteris-<br />

tics, a member <strong>of</strong> the Christian church, <strong>and</strong> what has been said <strong>of</strong><br />

his father can also be said <strong>of</strong> him. Personally, a large, fine man,<br />

resembling his father in appearance <strong>and</strong> in general views upon most<br />

every subject. His home was in Lexington for nearly thirty years,<br />

<strong>and</strong> most <strong>of</strong> the time in the same line <strong>of</strong> business. He built <strong>and</strong><br />

owned a large livery stable, known as "Horseman's Headquarters,"<br />

<strong>and</strong> h<strong>and</strong>led much fine stock. He was also proprietor <strong>of</strong> the Omni-<br />

bus Transfer Co. <strong>of</strong> Lexington. He ;;/., Oct. 27, 1857, Joanna E.<br />

Wolverton, <strong>of</strong> Lexington, who was b. there Dec. 20, 1835. He- d.<br />

Oct. 3, 1893, in Lexington. He had been in ill health for the last<br />

two years, but able to be about, until a short period before his death.<br />

During the last two months that he lived, his dau. Mrs. Farnsworth,<br />

<strong>and</strong> his wife were with him constantly. He was a good man, kind<br />

<strong>and</strong> indulgent to his family <strong>and</strong> friends. He was well known in Lex-<br />

ington, <strong>and</strong> was loved <strong>and</strong> esteemed by all. Llis comm<strong>and</strong>ing figure<br />

<strong>and</strong> presence always attracted attention, <strong>and</strong> his business brought<br />

him in contact with all classes <strong>of</strong> men. He was kind <strong>and</strong> affable to<br />

all. His loss is deeply felt by a large circle <strong>of</strong> friends <strong>and</strong> relatives.<br />

CHILDREN.<br />

2174. Annie, b. Sept. 3, 1859; m., Thursday, April 21, 1892, Thomas<br />

M. Farnsworth, an excellent young business man<br />

<strong>of</strong> Harrodsburg, Ky.<br />

2175. Lizzie, b. Jan. 28, 186 1, d. Aug. 23, 1864.<br />

2176. Emma, b. Aug. 18, 1863, d. Sept. 15, 1864.<br />

2177. Thomas IV., b. Oct. 10, 1864 ; m., July 22, 18S5, Ella Vaughn, <strong>of</strong> Lex-<br />

ington. One child, Georgie, b. Sept. 8, 188S.<br />

2178. Lillie, b. April 21, 1869, d. Oct. 10, 1869.<br />

2179. Ollie, b. July 30, 187 1, d. April 13, 1S76.<br />

2180. Rose T., b. Dec. 18, 1874.<br />

915-<br />

Emma <strong>Montague</strong>, dau. <strong>of</strong> Thomas [262], b. Oct. 19, 1836, near<br />

Lexington, Ky.

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