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James Mortimer Montgomery, Sr

Male 1855 - 1926  (71 years)


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  1. 1.  James Mortimer Montgomery, Sr was born on 16 Feb 1855 in New York, New York, USA (son of John Robb Montgomery and Jane Malcolm Ball); died on 11 Jun 1926 in New York, New York, USA; was buried in Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1860, Bergen, Hudson, New Jersey, USA
    • Residence: 1910, Manhattan, New York, New York, USA; Ward 18

    Notes:

    !BURIAL: Greenwood Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY

    Obituary From The Journal of Commerce dated June 12, 1926:

    "JAMES M. MONTGOMERY, TEA TRADE LEADER, DEAD

    Was one of the Founders of Sons of Revolution and a Civic Leader.

    The tea trade of the United States suffered a marked loss early yesterday morning - one which will be keenly felt for some time to come. James Mortimer Montgomery, president of the Tea Association of the U.S., also Honorary General President of the Sons of the Revolution, apparently in the best of health when he retired Thursday evening, was found dead in bed when called for breakfast yesterday. Mr. Montgomery was a pioneer in many things and one of those unusual pioneers who never cease pioneering and continue to support what they originate with all their zeal. He was not only the head of the two organizations mentioned, but a founder and always a mainspring in their activities.

    He was a descendant in the family of the famous Revolutionary War hero, General Montgomery, of Quebec fame, and came by his patriotic zeal naturally. He was born in New York city February 16, 1855 and as a young man entered the tea trade. During his forty-five years of active connection with it he was in business for himself most of the time, retiring from active participation in trading in 1916 as head of the oldest house in the city. He has ever since been active in the Tea Association, being its president and chief executive during its existence; in fact, its founder in 1912.

    He was one of the incorporators of the Sons of the Revolution, joining in 1884 and serving in all its chief offices and on its most active committees, both regular and special. He was vice president in 1894; secretary, 1886-1893; historian, 1893-1894; and served on board of managers 1883-1886, and 1908-1909; general secretary, 1890-1911; general vice president, 1911-1914; general president 1914-1923, and honorary general president 1923 to date. He served on the Committee on Centennial Celebration of the Inauguration of Washington, 1887; the Committee of Preservation of Fraunces Tavern, 1888; Committe on Schuyler Monument, 1898; Hudson-Fulton Celebration Committee, chairman, 1909 (for the Sons) ; Committee on Tallmadge Estate and Monument, 1904-05; Committee on Hale Monument, 1887; and the Tallmadge Window Committee, 1904-05.

    Mr. Montgomery served in the National Guard of New York, rising to the rank of lieutenant and being first a private and then a lieutenant in the Veteran Corps of Artillery. He was also a member of the Order of the Cincinnati, the Union and Downtown Clubs and active in many civic organizations. He leaves a son, George P. Montgomery and two daughters, Mrs. J. R. Runyon and Mrs. F. M. Ransom. The time for the funeral is not yet announced, pending the arrival of his daughters from California.

    James married Cornelia Mashall Peabody on 6 Feb 1883. Cornelia was born on 8 May 1860; died in 1926. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. James Mortimer Montgomery, Jr was born on 12 Nov 1883; died on 6 Apr 1909 in Alaska, USA.
    2. George Peabody Montgomery was born on 4 Aug 1885 in New York, New York, USA.
    3. Cornelia Marshall Montgomery was born on 9 Jun 1887.
    4. Kathryn Bayard Montgomery was born on 8 Apr 1894 in New York, New York, USA; died on 24 Aug 1954 in North Hatley, Memphrémagog, Quebec, Canada; was buried in Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  John Robb Montgomery was born on 6 Apr 1824 in New York, New York, USA (son of James Montgomery and Patricia Stillwell Robb); died on 18 Apr 1911 in Bronx, Bronx, New York, USA; was buried in Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1860, Bergen, Hudson, New Jersey, USA
    • Residence: 1900, Boonton, Morris, New Jersey, USA

    Notes:

    John and his brother, James, went to New York in 1798.

    John married Jane Malcolm Ball on 9 Oct 1852 in New York, New York, New York, USA. Jane was born on 24 Feb 1829 in New York, USA; died on 16 Feb 1906 in New York, New York, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Jane Malcolm Ball was born on 24 Feb 1829 in New York, USA; died on 16 Feb 1906 in New York, New York, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Residence: 1860, Bergen, Hudson, New Jersey, USA
    • Residence: 1900, Boonton, Morris, New Jersey, USA

    Children:
    1. Richard Malcolm Montgomery, Sr was born on 19 Dec 1853 in Bergen, Hudson, New Jersey, USA; died on 23 Apr 1942 in Manhattan, New York, New York, USA.
    2. 1. James Mortimer Montgomery, Sr was born on 16 Feb 1855 in New York, New York, USA; died on 11 Jun 1926 in New York, New York, USA; was buried in Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA.
    3. Clara Montgomery was born in Feb 1857 in New Jersey, USA; died in DEAD.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  James Montgomery was born on 13 Apr 1780 in Comber, Down, Northern Ireland (son of James Montgomery and Eleanor Riddle); died on 15 Jul 1850 in New York, USA; was buried in Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Arrival: 1798

    Notes:

    Came to the USA in 1798.

    James married Patricia Stillwell Robb in 1810 in New York, New York, New York, USA. Patricia (daughter of John Robb and Rebecca Stillwell McDonald) was born on 25 Nov 1790; died on 4 May 1871; was buried in 1871 in Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Patricia Stillwell Robb was born on 25 Nov 1790 (daughter of John Robb and Rebecca Stillwell McDonald); died on 4 May 1871; was buried in 1871 in Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA.
    Children:
    1. Eleanor Montgomery died in DEAD.
    2. Sarah Montgomery died in DEAD.
    3. Mary Montgomery died in 1885.
    4. James Montgomery was born on 11 Dec 1810; died on 16 Jun 1889; was buried in 1889 in Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA.
    5. Catherine Montgomery was born on 18 Oct 1812 in New York, USA; died on 23 Jan 1881 in New York, USA; was buried in 1881 in Sleepy Hollow, Westchester, New York, USA.
    6. Isabella Montgomery was born in 1817 in New York, USA; died on 17 Jun 1887 in Pennsylvania, USA; was buried in 1887 in Dingmans Ferry, Pike, Pennsylvania, USA.
    7. Charles Montgomery was born on 15 Oct 1820; died on 27 Mar 1837; was buried in Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA.
    8. 2. John Robb Montgomery was born on 6 Apr 1824 in New York, New York, USA; died on 18 Apr 1911 in Bronx, Bronx, New York, USA; was buried in Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA.
    9. Margaret R Montgomery was born on 12 Feb 1826 in New York, New York, New York, USA; died on 9 Aug 1903 in New York, USA; was buried in 1903 in Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  James Montgomery was born in 1754 in Comber, Down, Northern Ireland (son of Alexander Montgomery and Blackwood).

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Name: James Montgomery of Comber

    Notes:

    !SUBMISSION: By Sister Cornelia M. Ransom, CMS 1603 on June 14, l996.

    !BIRTH: Date is estimated using the 26 year standard from the birth of the only known child.

    James married Eleanor Riddle. Eleanor was born about 1758 in Ireland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Eleanor Riddle was born about 1758 in Ireland.

    Notes:

    !BIRTH: Date if estimated on birth of only known child using the standard 22 year difference.

    Children:
    1. Hetty Montgomery died in Savannah.
    2. Ellen Montgomery was born in 1775 in Ireland.
    3. William Montgomery was born in 1778 in Comber, Down, Northern Ireland; died in At Sea; was buried in Liverpool, Lancashire, England.
    4. Robert Montgomery was born in 1778 in Comber, Down, Northern Ireland; died in Dec 1838 in Belfast, Antrim, Northern Ireland.
    5. John Blackwood Montgomery was born in 1779 in Comber, Down, Northern Ireland.
    6. 4. James Montgomery was born on 13 Apr 1780 in Comber, Down, Northern Ireland; died on 15 Jul 1850 in New York, USA; was buried in Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA.
    7. Jane Montgomery was born in 1781 in Comber, Down, Northern Ireland; died in 1874.
    8. Alexander Montgomery was born in 1781 in Comber, Down, Northern Ireland; died in 1862.
    9. Margaret Montgomery was born in 1796 in Comber, Down, Northern Ireland.

  3. 10.  John Robb

    John married Rebecca Stillwell McDonald. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Rebecca Stillwell McDonald
    Children:
    1. 5. Patricia Stillwell Robb was born on 25 Nov 1790; died on 4 May 1871; was buried in 1871 in Brooklyn, Kings, New York, USA.


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