Who was Robert Montgomery?

Robert Montgomery (1829–1888) was born in Clarendon Co. SC and died in Clarendon Co. SC. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Robert McFaddin Montgomery 1829–1888

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 1 Feb 1829 · Clarendon Co. SC

Died 6 Jan 1888 · Clarendon Co. SC

Father Joseph Pierson Montgomery

Mother Elizabeth Mcfaddin

Spouse Laura Ann Pugh

Children Hugh Montgomery, James Mcfaddin Montgomery, Joseph Hayne Montgomery, Layer Montgomery, Margaret Mcfaddin Montgomery, Mary Susan Montgomery, Rev Charles Montgomery, Robert Muldrow Montgomery Md, Sarah Elizabeth Pugh Montgomery, William Pugh Montgomery

Siblings Caroline Paisley Montgomery, Child Montgomery, Infant Montgomery, Infant Son Montgomery, James Hugh Montgomery, Janette Leonora Montgomery, Jannet Leonora Montgomery, John Scott Montgomery, Joseph Haynes Montgomery, Leonora Montgomery, Margaret Montgomery, Mary Elizabeth Montgomery, Robert Mcfaddin Montgomery, Susan J Montgomery

Records

1850 United States Federal Census 1860 United States Federal Census 1880 United States Federal Census U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population … Virginia, Death Records U.S. IRS Tax Assessment Lists

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Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Pierson Montgomery

Elizabeth Mcfaddin

Spouse(s)

Laura Ann Pugh

Children

Hugh Montgomery

James Mcfaddin Montgomery

Joseph Hayne Montgomery

Layer Montgomery

Margaret Mcfaddin Montgomery

Mary Susan Montgomery

Rev Charles Montgomery

Robert Muldrow Montgomery Md

Sarah Elizabeth Pugh Montgomery

William Pugh Montgomery

Biography

In 1829, Robert McFaddin Montgomery entered the world in Clarendon Co. SC, born to joseph pierson montgomery and elizabeth mcfaddin. In 1850, Robert McFaddin Montgomery resided in Monroe, Alabama. In 1860, Robert McFaddin Montgomery resided in Clarendon, Clarendon, South Carolina, United State. Robert McFaddin Montgomery married laura ann pugh, and had children including hugh montgomery, james mcfaddin montgomery, joseph hayne montgomery, layer montgomery, margaret mcfaddin montgomery, mary susan montgomery, rev charles montgomery, robert muldrow montgomery md, sarah elizabeth pugh montgomery, william pugh montgomery. Robert McFaddin Montgomery passed away in 1888 in Clarendon Co. SC.

Sources

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Census 1850 United States Federal Census
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Census 1860 United States Federal Census
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Census 1880 United States Federal Census
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Census U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880
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Death Records Virginia, Death Records
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Tax Records U.S. IRS Tax Assessment Lists

Life Timeline

1829

Birth of Robert McFaddin Montgomery in Clarendon Co. SC

Birth

1850

Robert McFaddin Montgomery resided here in Monroe, Alabama

Residence

1860

Robert McFaddin Montgomery resided here in Clarendon, Clarendon, South Carolina, United States

Residence

1866

Robert McFaddin Montgomery resided here in South Carolina

Residence

1870

Robert McFaddin Montgomery resided here in Plowdens Mill, Clarendon, South Carolina, USA

Residence

1880

Robert McFaddin Montgomery resided here in Plowdens Mill, Clarendon, South Carolina, USA

Residence

1888

Death of Robert McFaddin Montgomery in Clarendon Co. SC

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Montgomery

This ancestor line traces from Ulster, Ireland (1689) to Clarendon Co. SC (1829) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Robert Montgomery (1829–1888) was born in Clarendon Co. SC and died in Clarendon Co. SC. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Robert 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 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
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