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General William (MEGLAMERY) Montgomery 1734–1796 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1734

Birth Location: County Antrim, Ulster, Ireland

Death Date: 21 Jun 1796

Death Location: Newberry, Newberry County, South Carolina, United States of America

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Children(s): Margaret Montgomery, William Montgomery

In 1734, General William (MEGLAMERY) Montgomery entered the world in County Antrim, Ulster, Ireland, born to William Montgomery And Jean Reid. General William (MEGLAMERY) Montgomery had children including Margaret Montgomery, William Montgomery. General William (MEGLAMERY) Montgomery passed away in 1796 in Newberry, Newberry County, South Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1734, General William (MEGLAMERY) Montgomery entered the world in County Antrim, Ulster, Ireland, born to William Montgomery And Jean Reid.
  • General William (MEGLAMERY) Montgomery had children including Margaret Montgomery, William Montgomery.
  • General William (MEGLAMERY) Montgomery passed away in 1796 in Newberry, Newberry County, South Carolina, United States of America.

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Margaret Montgomery
1755–1798
Birth Location: County Antrim, Northern Ireland
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William Montgomery
–1806
Birth Location: Guilford
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General Montgomery's Ancestors

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General Montgomery
1734–1796
Birth Place: County Antrim, Ulster, Ireland
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General Montgomery's Descendants

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General (William (MEGLAMERY)) Montgomery (1734–21 Jun 1796)
  1. 1. Margaret Montgomery 1755–1798 m. William Bell 1754–1825
    1. 1. Charles Bell 1785–1844 m. Margaret Montgomery 1785–1820
      1. 1. James (B) Bell 1808–1845 m. Elizabeth Larimore 1810–1899
        1. 1. William (James) Bell 1850–1913 m. Mary (Polly) Martin 1844–1922
    2. 2. Thomas Bell 1785–1850
    3. 3. James Bell 1778–1809
    4. 4. Adam Bell 1791–1833
    5. 5. Isabella Montgomery 1797–1891
    6. 6. Robert Bell 1795–1848
    7. 7. Elizabeth McKell 1791–1842
    8. 8. Hugh Bell 1789–1864
    9. 9. William Bell 1775–1845
  2. 2. William Montgomery –1806

General Montgomery's Timeline

6 Records

1718
28 Dec 1718
General William (MEGLAMERY) Montgomery was baptized in , Erskine, Renfrew, Scotland
, Erskine, Renfrew, Scotland
1734
1734
Birth of General William (MEGLAMERY) Montgomery in County Antrim, Ulster, Ireland
County Antrim, Ulster, Ireland
1762
1762
Age 28
General William (MEGLAMERY) Montgomery resided here in Rowan County, NC
Rowan County, NC
1790
1790
Age 56
General William (MEGLAMERY) Montgomery resided here in Guilford, North Carolina, United States
Guilford, North Carolina, United States
1796
21 Jun 1796
Age 62
Death of General William (MEGLAMERY) Montgomery in Newberry, Newberry, South Carolina, United States
Newberry, Newberry, South Carolina, United States
1796
14 Jul 1796
Age 62
General William (MEGLAMERY) Montgomery - Probate in Guilford, North Carolina, USA
Guilford, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1734
    Event Place: County Antrim, Ulster, Ireland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 28 Dec 1718
    Event Place: , Erskine, Renfrew, Scotland
    Record Source: Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1612-1783
    Event Place: South Carolina
    Record Source: U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: South Carolina; Year: 1612-1783; Page Number: 252

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1762
    Event Place: Rowan County, NC
    Record Source: North Carolina, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Guilford, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Guilford, North Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 7; Page: 494; Image: 289; Family History Library Film: 0568147

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Jun 1796
    Event Place: Newberry, Newberry, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 320
    [2] North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Wills, 1771-1943; Author: North Carolina. County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions (Guilford County); Probate Place: Guilford, North Carolina
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Newberry, Newberry County, South Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 14 Jul 1796
    Event Place: Guilford, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Wills, 1771-1943; Author: North Carolina. County Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions (Guilford County); Probate Place: Guilford, North Carolina
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