Lieut Robert Montgomery, CSA

Robert Montgomery was born in Hickman County, Tennessee, the son of John and Jane Montgomery. Moving to Louisiana in the late 1850's Robert was practicing law in East Carroll Parish when the Civil War broke out in 1861. Enlisting in the 8th Louisiana Infantry Company E ( Franklin Sharpshooters ) Robert entered the service as a Second Lieutenant later promoted to First Lieutenant receiving a severe wound at the Battle of Sharpsburg sometimes called Antietam. The 8th Infantry was present at the battles of Bull Run, Gettysburg ( Cemetery Hill ) Front Royal, Fredericksburg, Port Republic, Cold Harbor, White Oak Swamp, Malvern Hill, Chantilly and Harpers Ferry. After the war ended Robert returned to Louisiana marrying Martha Isabella Farrar in 1869 later moving the family to Virginia.

Grandparents:
William Montgomery ( 1762-1838 ) and Jane McMillan ( 1764-1839 ) of Gallatin, Sumner, Tennessee married in 1788 and Field Farrar ( 1784-1836 ) and Jane Dunn Strong ( 1783-1834 ) of Martin, Tennessee married in 1804.* Reference: Find A Grave Memorial - SmartCopy: Feb 4 2024, 15:42:39 UTC