Who was Francis Montfort?

Francis Montfort (1831–1887) was born in Shelby County, Kentucky and died in South Union, Logan, Kentucky, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Francis Montfort 1831–1887

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 25 Oct 1831 · Shelby County, Kentucky

Died 14 Jul 1887 · South Union, Logan, Kentucky, USA

Father John Montfort

Mother Susan Minor Montford

Spouse Nancy Nannie Evans

Children Naomi L Montfort

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The story of Francis Montfort began in 1831 in Shelby County, Kentucky. Francis Montfort married nancy nannie evans, and had children including naomi l montfort. Francis Montfort passed away in 1887 in South Union, Logan, Kentucky, USA.

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Birth of Francis Montfort in Shelby County, Kentucky

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Death of Francis Montfort in South Union, Logan, Kentucky, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Francis Montfort

This ancestor line traces from Spotsylvania County, Virginia, United States of America (1720) to Shelby County, Kentucky (1831) across 5 generations.

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: Francis Montfort (1831–1887) was born in Shelby County, Kentucky and died in South Union, Logan, Kentucky, USA. 2 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Francis 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 5 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.
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