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Ira Albert Montgomery 1855–1918 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Sep 1855

Birth Location: Grove City, Christian, Illinois, United States

Death Date: 15 May 1918

Death Location: Girard, Macoupin County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: William Montgomery

Mother: Amelia Rauson

Spouse(s): Emma Drennan

Children(s): Lillie Montgomery, Joseph Montgomery, Clarence Montgomery, Freida Montgomery, John Montgomery

The story of Ira Albert Montgomery began in 1855 in Grove City, Christian, Illinois, United States. In 1880, Ira Albert Montgomery resided in Stonington, Christian, Illinois, USA. In 1900, Ira Albert Montgomery resided in Iuka, Marion, Illinois, USA. Ira Albert Montgomery married Emma Morton Drennan, and had children including Clarence Montgomery, Freida Rose Montgomery, John Montgomery, Joseph Montgomery, Lillie Odell Montgomery. Ira Albert Montgomery passed away in 1918 in Girard, Macoupin County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Ira Albert Montgomery began in 1855 in Grove City, Christian, Illinois, United States.
  • In 1880, Ira Albert Montgomery resided in Stonington, Christian, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1900, Ira Albert Montgomery resided in Iuka, Marion, Illinois, USA.
  • Ira Albert Montgomery married Emma Morton Drennan, and had children including Clarence Montgomery, Freida Rose Montgomery, John Montgomery, Joseph Montgomery, Lillie Odell Montgomery.
  • Ira Albert Montgomery passed away in 1918 in Girard, Macoupin County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Montgomery
1829–1920
Birth Location: Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland, United States of America
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Amelia Rauson
1838–1920
Birth Location: Ill
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Spouses(s)

Emma Drennan
1857–1945
Birth Location: Girard, Macoupin County, Illinois, United States of America
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Children(s)

Lillie Montgomery
1879–1971
Birth Location: Stonington, Christian, Illinois, USA
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Joseph Montgomery
1884–1911
Birth Location: Stonington, Christian, Illinois, United States
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Clarence Montgomery
1888–
Birth Location: Illinois
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Freida Montgomery
1891–1994
Birth Location: Blue Mound, Macon, Illinois, USA
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John Montgomery
1885–1918
Birth Location: Illinois
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Ira Montgomery's Ancestors

Self
Ira Montgomery
1855–1918
Birth Place: Grove City, Christian, Illinois, United States
Parents
William Montgomery
1829–1920
Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland, United States of America
Amelia (Maria Ransom or) Rauson
1838–1920
Ill
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Ira Montgomery's Descendants

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Ira (Albert) Montgomery (12 Sep 1855–15 May 1918) m. Emma (Morton) Drennan (3 March 1857–11 May 1945)
  1. 1. Lillie (Odell) Montgomery 1879–1971 m. George (Washington) McBride 1868–1948
    1. 1. Hershel McBride 1907–1977 m. Martha (E) Wach 1907– m. Martha (Alfreda) Wach 1906–1972
      1. 1. Mary McBride 1932–2006 m. Harry (Charles) Lauterbach 1932–1997
        1. 1. Danny (Lee) Lauterbach 1948–2023
      2. 2. Richard (Lee) McBride 1938–2023
      3. 3. George (Robert) McBride 1940–1979
      4. 4. Herschel (Mcbride) Jr 1942–2016
      5. 5. Margaret McBride 1934–1937
    2. 2. Donald (Ira) McBride 1914–1978
    3. 3. Mary (Thelma) McBride 1905–1983
    4. 4. Marie Mcbride 1909–1989
    5. 5. Oscar (Ray) McBride 1899–1986
    6. 6. Harry (F) McBride 1902–1988
    7. 7. May McBride 1904–1987
  2. 2. Joseph Montgomery 1884–1911
  3. 3. Clarence Montgomery 1888–
  4. 4. Freida (Rose) Montgomery 1891–1994
  5. 5. John Montgomery 1885–1918

Ira Montgomery's Timeline

6 Records

1855
12 Sep 1855
Birth of Ira Albert Montgomery in Grove City, Christian, Illinois, United States
Grove City, Christian, Illinois, United States
1880
1880
Age 25
Ira Albert Montgomery resided here in Stonington, Christian, Illinois, USA
Stonington, Christian, Illinois, USA
1900
1900
Age 45
Ira Albert Montgomery resided here in Iuka, Marion, Illinois, USA
Iuka, Marion, Illinois, USA
1910
1910
Age 55
Ira Albert Montgomery resided here in Gillespie, Macoupin, Illinois, USA
Gillespie, Macoupin, Illinois, USA
1918
14 May 1918
Age 63
Death of Ira Albert Montgomery in Girard cem. Macoupin co. Illinois
Girard cem. Macoupin co. Illinois
1918
15 May 1918
Age 63
Burial of Ira Albert Montgomery in Girard, Macoupin County, Illinois, United States of America
Girard, Macoupin County, Illinois, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Sep 1855
    Event Place: Grove City, Christian, Illinois, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Illinois, U.S., Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Stonington, Christian, Illinois; Roll: 181; Page: 713c; Enumeration District: 074
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Iuka, Marion, Illinois; Roll: 327; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0023
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Gillespie, Macoupin, Illinois; Roll: T624_308; Page: 21a; Enumeration District: 0051; FHL microfilm: 1374321
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Illinois, U.S., County Marriage Records, Various Illinois County Courthouses; Various Illinois County Courthouses; Marriage Records; Collection Title: Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Stonington, Christian, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Stonington, Christian, Illinois; Roll: 181; Page: 713c; Enumeration District: 074

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Iuka, Marion, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Iuka, Marion, Illinois; Roll: 327; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0023

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Gillespie, Macoupin, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Gillespie, Macoupin, Illinois; Roll: T624_308; Page: 21a; Enumeration District: 0051; FHL microfilm: 1374321

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 May 1918
    Event Place: Girard cem. Macoupin co. Illinois
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] Illinois, U.S., Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 15 May 1918
    Event Place: Girard, Macoupin County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Illinois, U.S., Deaths and Stillbirths Index, 1916-1947
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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