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Robert Montgomery 1717 – 1789 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1717

Birth Location: Donegal, Bantry Bay, Cork County, Ireland

Death Date: 15 May 1789

Death Location: Lincoln County, Kentucky, USA

Father: James Montgomery

Mother: Anne Thompson

Spouse(s): Mary White

Children(s): William Montgomery

The story of Robert Montgomery began in 1717 in Donegal, Bantry Bay, Cork County, Ireland. Robert Montgomery married Mary White, and had children including William Montgomery. Robert Montgomery passed away in 1789 in Lincoln County, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Robert Montgomery began in 1717 in Donegal, Bantry Bay, Cork County, Ireland.
  • Robert Montgomery married Mary White, and had children including William Montgomery.
  • Robert Montgomery passed away in 1789 in Lincoln County, Kentucky, USA.

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Children(s)

Robert Montgomery's Ancestors

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Robert Montgomery
1717 – 1789
Birth Place: Donegal, Bantry Bay, Cork County, Ireland
Parents
James Montgomery
1690 – 1756
Donegal, Ulster, Donegal, Ireland
Anne Thompson
1695 – 1756
Ulster, Ireland
Grandparents
Hugh Montgomery
1665 – 1754
Donegal, Ulster, Ireland
Jane (Janette Patrick) Montgomery
1665 – 1745
County Dublin, Ireland
Great-Grandparents
John Montgomery
1627 – 1706
Catherine Auchinleck
1628 – 1679
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Sir Montgomery
1605 – 1647
Lady Baxter
1610 – 1715

Robert Montgomery's Descendants

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Robert Montgomery (1717 – 15 May 1789) m. Mary White (1719 – 1790)
  1. 1. William Montgomery (abt 1761 – bef 1850) m. Rebecca Whiteside (1761 – bef 1810)
    1. 1. John Montgomery (1803 – 1 Dec 1894) m. Susan JONES (1805 – )
      1. 1. James (H (FRANK)) Montgomery (1835 – August 7, 1863) m. Mary (Jane Elizabeth 'Gibson') Montgomery (Jun 1840 – 28 Oct 1896)
        1. 1. John (J. W.) Montgomery (29 May 1861 – 15 Apr 1950) m. Sarah (E.) Mulvay (21 April 1860 – Feb 1, 1940)

Robert Montgomery's Timeline

2 Records

1717
1717
Birth of Robert Montgomery in Donegal, Bantry Bay, Cork County, Ireland
Donegal, Bantry Bay, Cork County, Ireland
1789
15 May 1789
Age 72
Death of Robert Montgomery in Lincoln County, Kentucky, USA
Lincoln County, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1717
    Event Place: Donegal, Bantry Bay, Cork County, Ireland
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] Global, Find A Grave Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1734
    Event Place: Boston, Massachusetts
    Record Source: U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source: The Crockett family and connecting lines

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 May 1789
    Event Place: Lincoln County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Global, Find A Grave Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

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