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Emma J. Montgomery 1859–1938 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 October 1859

Birth Location: Paradise Precinct, Perry, Illinois, United States

Death Date: 30 Jan 1938

Death Location: Warrensburg, Johnson, Missouri, USA

Father: John Sr

Mother: Sarah King

Spouse(s): Washington Jones

Children(s): Alta Devor

The story of Emma J. Montgomery began in 1859 in Paradise Precinct, Perry, Illinois, United States. In 1900, Emma J. Montgomery resided in Du Quoin, Perry, Illinois, USA. Emma J. Montgomery married Washington Layfayette Jones, and had children including Alta B Devor. Emma J. Montgomery passed away in 1938 in Warrensburg, Johnson, Missouri, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Emma J. Montgomery began in 1859 in Paradise Precinct, Perry, Illinois, United States.
  • In 1900, Emma J. Montgomery resided in Du Quoin, Perry, Illinois, USA.
  • Emma J. Montgomery married Washington Layfayette Jones, and had children including Alta B Devor.
  • Emma J. Montgomery passed away in 1938 in Warrensburg, Johnson, Missouri, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Emma Montgomery's Ancestors

Self
Emma Montgomery
1859–1938
Birth Place: Paradise Precinct, Perry, Illinois, United States
Parents
John Montgomery Sr
1835–1874
Indiana, United States
Sarah ("Sally" Bransford) King
1838–1935
Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, United States
Grandparents
ROBERT (W) MONTGOMERY
1805–1888
Nelson County, Kentucky, USA
LAVINIA SAMUELS
1814–1872
Harrison County, Indiana
Joshua (John) King
1814–1881
Jackson County, Tennessee, USA
Mary ("Polly" Elizabeth) Brooks
1812–1891
Gainesboro, Jackson, Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
Robert Montgomery
1777–1863
Rebecca Brown
1782–1846
ROBERT SAMUELS
1798–1867
JANE GILMORE
1796–1821
Jemima Maxwell
1805–1865
Mary Harrell
1784–1867
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Montgomery
1750–1783
Rebecca Brown
1757–1780
David Gilmore
1765–1834
MARGARET SMITH
1775–1815
Thomas Maxwell
1755–1832
Mary Gordon
1755–1807

Emma Montgomery's Descendants

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Emma (J.) Montgomery (16 October 1859–30 Jan 1938) m. Washington (Layfayette) Jones (09 Aug 1853–25 Jul 1936)
  1. 1. Alta (B) Devor 1885–1947 m. Rolly (H) Devor 1884–1913
    1. 1. Rolland (Devor) Sr. 1910–1986 m. Mildred (D) Devor 1913–1991
      1. 1. Myra (June) Hain 1941–2004
      2. 2. Rolland (Harley Devor) Jr., 1935–2013 m. Raphella (May) Devor 1934–1990
      3. 3. Dolores Devor 1938–2020
      4. 4. Lester (Duane) Devor 1936–2017
    2. 2. Lester Devor 1905–1991 m. Olive Crocker 1912– m. May Hammersmith 1908–
      1. 1. Harold (D) Devor 1942–2008
    3. 3. Mary (H) Devor 1907–1970 m. Maurice (E.) Jett 1907–1958
    4. 4. Doris (E) Devor 1912– m. Alden (K) Booth 1906–1970
      1. 1. Marilyn (D.) Booth 1941–2008
    5. 5. Doyle Devor 1912–1979 m. Pauline (La Don) Jones 1913–

Emma Montgomery's Timeline

3 Records

1859
16 October 1859
Birth of Emma J. Montgomery in Paradise Precinct, Perry, Illinois, United States
Paradise Precinct, Perry, Illinois, United States
1900
1900
Age 41
Emma J. Montgomery resided here in Du Quoin, Perry, Illinois, USA
Du Quoin, Perry, Illinois, USA
1938
30 Jan 1938
Age 79
Death of Emma J. Montgomery in Warrensburg, Johnson, Missouri, USA
Warrensburg, Johnson, Missouri, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 October 1859
    Event Place: Paradise Precinct, Perry, Illinois, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Du Quoin, Perry, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Jan 1938
    Event Place: Warrensburg, Johnson, Missouri, USA

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