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Deacon Samuel Montague 1695–1779

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Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 3 trees
Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Deacon Montague in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 22 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 2 Apr 1695 · Hadley, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
Died 31 Jan 1779 · Sunderland, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States
Father John Montague (1681–1722)
Mother HANNAH SMITH (1662–1719)
Spouse Elizabeth White (1655–1711)
Children Caleb Billings, Caleb Montague, Daniel Montague, Ebenezer Montague, Elizabeth Montague, Giles Montague, Hannah Montague, John Montague, Jonathan Billings, Nathaniel Montague, Philip Billings, Rhoda Billings, Richard Montague, Samuel Montague
Siblings Child Montague, Hannah Montague, John Montague, Luke Montague, Nathaniel Montague, No Child, Richard Montague, William Montague

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Biography

The story of Deacon Samuel Montague began in 1695 in Hadley, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States. In 1750, Deacon Samuel Montague resided in Bennington, Vermont, USA. Deacon Samuel Montague married elizabeth white, mary root, and had children including caleb billings, caleb montague, daniel montague, ebenezer montague, elizabeth montague, giles montague, hannah montague, john montague, jonathan billings, nathaniel montague, philip billings, rhoda billings, richard montague, samuel montague. Deacon Samuel Montague passed away in 1779 in Sunderland, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States.

Sources

  1. 1
    Record American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

  2. 2
    Record Family Data Collection - Individual Records

  3. 3
    Record Millennium File

  4. 4
    Record U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970

  5. 5
    Record Worcester County, Massachusetts Memoirs, Volume I-II

  6. 6
    Record North America, Family Histories

  7. 7
    Baptism Records England, Select Births and Christenings

  8. 8
    Vital Records Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records

  9. 9
    Record History of Bennington County, Vt. : with illustrations and biographical sketches of some of its prominent men and pioneers

Life Timeline

1695
Birth of Deacon Samuel Montague in Hadley, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
Birth
1716
Deacon Samuel Montague was married in MA
Marriage
1750
Deacon Samuel Montague resided here in Bennington, Vermont, USA
Residence
1779
Death of Deacon Samuel Montague in Sunderland, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States
Death
1850
Deacon Samuel Montague resided here in Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Residence

Oldest Ancestor Line from Deacon Montague

This ancestor line traces from Conteville, Calvados, Basse-Normandie, France (1001) to Hadley, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States (1695) across 22 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Deacon Montague (1695–1779) was born in Hadley, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States and died in Sunderland, Franklin, Massachusetts, United States. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Deacon in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 22 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Deacon Montague's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Deacon Samuel Montague PTP
1695–1779
Hadley, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
Parents
John Montague PTP
1681–1722
Hadley, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
HANNAH SMITH PTP
1662–1719
Hadley, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
Grandparents
John Montague PTP
1681–1722
Hadley, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
Unknown
Chileab Smith PTP
1636–1731
Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, United States
Unknown

Deacon Montague's Descendants

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Deacon Samuel Montague PTP 1695–1779 m. Elizabeth White PTP 1655–1711
  1. 1. John Montague PTP 1681–1722
  2. 2. Giles Montague PTP 1727–1732
  3. 3. Richard Montague PTP 1729–1794
  4. 4. Caleb Montague PTP 1731–1782
  5. 5. Nathaniel Montague PTP 1704–1753
  6. 6. Hannah Montague PTP 1697–1725