Peter Montgomery, "The Immigrant"

Info from research and historical data gathered by Thomas & Ellen Burke Montgomery; descendents of Charles W. Montgomery; a descendent from the first of our line found Peter Montgomery.

In an index of immigrants compiled from records of land patents 1633-1680 by Gust Skorday, lists Ann Montgomery, transported 1659. It is believed she may have been a relative to our Peter, as it shows later where William Boarman Sr, made deed of gift of 250 acres of "Ann's Delight " then occupied by Peter Montgomery. It is believed that William Boarman's wife may have been Ann Montgomery, the Boarman Manor consisted of 3333 acres granted to Boarman. It is also believed, that Ann may have made arrangements for Peter and his 2 sons to be transported from France prior to 1712.

Peter along with his 2 minor sons John Baptiste & Francis were naturalized Oct 20, 1727.

In Peter's will, he left property to Francis and John his first sons, and to Peter & Richard and others. There is no mention of Elisha or Benjamin, unless these were the second (middle) names of Peter & Richard.

Peter made deposition on Dec 29, 1736 concerning the boundaries at Boarman Manor & Boarman Reserve. He stated that about 20 years ago Abraham LeMasters showed him a bounded tree of these boundaries. Peter owned land in Maryland called "Monmouth" totaling 460 acres, and maybe other property. In 1726 he purchased from William Newman 336 acres.

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In an index of immigrants compiled from records of land patents 1633-1680 by Gust Skorday, lists Ann Montgomery transported 1659. It is believed she may have been a relative to our Peter, as it shows later where William Boarman Sr, made deed of gift of 250 acres of "Ann's Delight " then occupied by Peter Montgomery. It is believed that William Boarman's wife may have been Ann Montgomery, the Boarman Manor consisted of 3333 acres granted to Boarman. It is also believed, that Ann may have made arrangements for Peter and his 2 sons to be transported from France prior to 1712.

Peter along with his 2 minor sons John Baptiste & Francis were naturalized Oct 20, 1727.

In Peter's will he left property to Francis and John his first sons, and to Peter & Richard and others.

There is no mention of Elisha or Benjamin unless these were the second (middle) names of Peter & Richard.

Peter made deposition on Dec 29, 1736 concerning the boundaries at Boarman Manor & Boarman Reserve. He stated that about 20 years ago Abraham LeMasters showed him a bounded tree of these boundaries. Peter owned land in Maryland called "Monmouth" totaling 460 acres, and maybe other property. In 1726 he purchased from William Newman 336 acres.

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Peter Montgomery

The Immigrant

Peter Montgomery was born 1684 in France, and died December 1754 in Charles Co., Maryland. He married (1) Katherine bef 1727 in Charles County Maryland. She was born Abt. ???? in ????, and died Bef. 1737. He married (2) Margaret 1737. She died December 1774 in Charles Co., Maryland.

Notes for Peter Montgomery:

He immigrated to MD; Stow away. He was naturalized on 28 Oct 1727 at Charles Co., MD. He made a disposition that he received land from the deceased Thomas Hagan on 29 Dec 1736 at Charles Co., MD. He left a will on 16 Jan 1752 at Charles Co., MD. his estate was probated 26 Dec 1754 at Charles Co., MD.

More About Margaret :

She left a will on 10 Oct 1773 at Charles Co., MD

her estate was probated 20 Dec 1774

Children of Peter Montgomery and Katherine are:

1. Francis Montgomery, born bef 1709 in France; died 1771 in Charles Co., Maryland. He married Mary.

2. John Baptista Montgomery, born bef 1711 in France; died May 02, 1772 in Charles Co., Maryland. He married Henrietta Jenkens 1757 in Charles Co., Maryland; born 1740.

3. Peter Montgomery, born ca. 1715 in Charles Co., Maryland. He married Margaret Hagan; born 1728 in Charles Co., Maryland.

4. James I. Montgomery, born ca.1717 in Charles Co., Maryland; died March 1780 in Charles Co., Maryland. He married Mary Middleton 1754 in Charles Co., Maryland.

Notes for James I. Montgomery:

I, James Montgomery of CC, am sick and weak in body but of sounds and perfect memory.

To my wife, Mary Montgomery, my dwelling house and plantation, and all the lands I am possessed with, during her natural life, and after her death, to my son, Bernard Montgomery, and if he dies without heirs, to Augustin Montgomery, and if they both die without heirs, the land to fall to my next youngest, so on to the next of them.

To my son James Montgomery - 1 feather bed and covering, 1 heifer and 1 iron pot.

To my daughter Catherine Montgomery - 1 feather bed and furniture, 1 heifer, and 1 Smoch (?) chest.

To my wife Mary Montgomery- the rest of my personal estate, during her natural life, and after her death, to be equally divided among my children: Thomas, Bernard, Mary Ann, Elizabeth, Teresa, and Augustin. I want my daughters to live on sd lands if they choose, during their single lives.

Executrix - my wife Mary Signed Dec 24, 1779 - James Montgomery.

Wit: Edward jenkins, Thomas Reeves, James Moreland

Probated on Apr 1, 1780 by Mary Montgomery's oath. Then came Edward Jenkins and James Moreland, 2 of the witnesses, and made oath that they saw the testator sign and seal this Will.

5. Richard Montgomery, born ca. 1721 in Charles Co., Maryland; died February 1783 in Charles Co., Maryland.

Notes for Richard Montgomery:

Richard Montgomery's Will. Written 11 Mar 1778; Probated 25 Feb 1783

I, Richard Montgomery of CC, am sick and weak of body but of sound mind and memory.To my brother James Montgomery - my mare, saddle, and bridle. to my brothers James and Peter - my working tools, my wearing apparel, and all my cash (after my just debts are paid) to be equally divided between them. To my brother, Peter - 5 cattle and bed and pewter.

Executor: My brother Peter.

Signed Mar 11, 1778 - Richard (B his mark) Montgomery.

Wit: J.B. Wathen, Nicholas Wathen.

Probated 25 Feb 1783 by the oath of the executor and by the oath of the witness John Baptist Wathen.

6. Mary Magdeline Montgomery, born 1726 in Charles Co., Maryland. She married John Higdon bef 1752 in Charles Co., Maryland; born 1716 in Charles Co., Maryland; died Aft. August 22, 1776 in Frederick Co., Maryland.

Children of Peter Montgomery and Margaret are:

1. Joseph Montgomery, born November 12, 1737 in Charles Co., Maryland; died 1807 in Washington Co., Kentucky. He married Mary Ann Hagan 1770 in Charles Co., Maryland; died Bef. 1820 in Washington Co., Kentucky.

More About Joseph Montgomery:

Military service: Revolutionary War

Occupation: tobacco planter

2. Mary Ellen Montgomery, born November 12, 1737 in Charles Co., Maryland. She married James McAttee 1758 in Charles Co., Maryland; born March 1694/95 in Charles Co., Maryland. NOT PROVEN TO BE DAUGHTER

3. Susannah Montgomery, born June 26, 1739 in Charles Co., Maryland. She married Higdon. Some people seem to think she is the same as Mary from the first marriage. Seems unlikely to me.

4. William J. Montgomery, born April 06, 1741 in Charles Co., Maryland; died July 31, 1814 in Washington Co., Kentucky. He married Rebecca Hagan.

5. Margaret Montgomery, born April 04, 1743 in Charles Co., Maryland. She married Samuel Turner November 18, 1762 in Charles Co., Maryland; born Bef. 1733.

6. Elisha Montgomery, born April 05, 1745 in Charles Co., Maryland; died 1766 in Charles Co., Maryland.

7. Ignatius Montgomery, born 1746 in Charles Co., Maryland; died September 1777 in Charles Co., Maryland.

Notes for Ignatius Montgomery:

Ignatius Montgomery's Will. Written 7 Aug 1777; probated 13 Sept 1777.

I, Ignatius Montgomery of Charles Co, MD, am sick and weak in body, but of sound and perfect memory.

To my brother, Charles Montgomery - 50 acres of land, being part of a tract of land called Monmouth.

To my brother, Benjamin Montgomery - 1 feather bed and furniture.

To my brothers, Charles and Benjamin Montgomery, and my sister, Mary Montgomery - all my other effects, to be equally divided between them.

Exec: my brother, Charles Montgomery. He is to pay off all my just debts.

Signed 7 Aug 1777 Ignatius (+ his mark) Montgomery.

Wit: Elizabeth Waters, William Waters, Edward Semmes.

Probated 13 Sept 1777 by the oaths of witness Edward Semmes.

8. Benjamin Montgomery, born October 05, 1748 in Charles Co., Maryland. died Aug 1777 Charles Co. Maryland

Notes for Benjamin Montgomery:

Benjamin Montgomery's Will. written 5 Nov 1775; probated 2 Sept 1777.

I, Benjamin Montgomery of Charles Co, MD, am in perfect health and memory, but calling to mind the uncertainty of this life, I make this, my last will.

To my brother Ignatius Montgomery - all of my land, it being part of a tract of land called Monmouth Enlarged. But if he dies without issue, then I bequeath the land to the heirs of my brother, Joseph Montgomery.

To my brothers Ignatius Montgomery and James Montgomery and my sister, Anne Mary Montgomery - all my moveable estate to be equally divided between them.

Exec: my brother Ignatius Montgomery

Signed 5 Nov 1775 - Benjamin (his X mark) Montgomery

Wit: William Turner, Randolph Turner, Francis (his X mark) Wheatley.

Probated by the oaths of witnesses William and Randolph Turner. Joseph Montgomery, the heir at law, being sick, did not attend.

9. Charles Montgomery, born July 25, 1750 in Charles Co., Maryland; died April 26, 1809 in Washington Co., Kentucky. He married Mary Ann Elder January 29, 1787 in Charles Co., Maryland; born January 15, 1761 in Frederick Co., Maryland; died July 17, 1842 in Washington Co., Kentucky.

10. Anne Mary Montgomery, born April 03, 1752 in Charles Co., Maryland.

11. James Henry Montgomery, born July 24, 1750 in Charles Co., Maryland. died Aug 1777 Charles Co., Maryland. He married Mary Osborn.

Notes for James Henry Montgomery:

James Montgomery Jr.'s Will written 30 Jul 1766; probated 2 Sept 1777

I, James Montgomery, Jr. of Charles Co, am in perfect health and sound memory.

To my brother, William Montgomery - my bed and furniture and all my stock of hogs.

To my sister, Anne Mary Montgomery - 7 yards of Irish linen.

To my brother, Ignatius Montgomery - the rest of my goods and chattels.

Exec: my brother Ignatius Montgomery

Signed 30 July 1766 James Montgomery.

Wit: William Turner, Randolph Turner

Probated 2 Sept 1777 via both witnesses oaths.

An act for the naturalization of Peter Montgomery of Charles County Maryland, planter, and his children.

Be it enacted by the Rt Honble the Lord Prop by and with the advice & consent of his Lordships Governor and the upper and Lower house of Assembly and the authority of the same that Peter Montgomery of Charles County, a native of France, and his children already born viz., Francis and John Baptista Montgomery and every of them shall from hence forth be adjudged, reputed and taken as naturall born people of this province of Maryland and that they and every of them by the authority of be enabled and adjudged to all intents and purposes to demand challenge ask have hold and enjoy any land tenements rents and hereditaments to which they might in any wise be entitled as if they were free and naturall born subjects and leige people and alsoe that they and every of them shall & may be enabled to maintain prosecute avow justifye and defend all manner of actions suites pleas plaints and other demands whatsoever as liberally, frankly, freely, fully ad securely as if they and every of them had been naturall born people and subjects of his most Sacred Majesty King George the second any law statute useage or custom to the contrary in any wise notwithstanding.

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Planter, very extensive land holdings in Charles County, Maryland

"Information from research and historical data gathered by Thomas and Ellen Burke Montgomery, descendants of Charles W. Montgomery, a descendant from the first of our line Peter Montgomery. In an index of immigrants compiled from records of land patents 1633-1680 by Gust Skorday, list Ann Montgomery transported 1659. It is believed she may have been a relative of our Peter as it shows later where William Boarman Sr. made deed of gift of 250 acres of "Ann's Delight" then occupied by Peter Montgomery. It is believed that William Boarman's wife may have been Ann Montgomery. The Boarman manor consisted of 3333 acres granted to Boarman. It is also believed that Ann may have

made arrangements for Peter and his 2 sons to be transported from France prior to 1712.

Peter along with his 2 minor sons John Baptiste and Francis were naturalized October 20, 1727 (others 10/28/1727).

In Peter's will: he left property to Francis and John his first sons;

and to Peter and Richard and others. There is no mention of Elisha or Benjamin unless these were the second (middle) names of Peter & Richard.

Peter made deposition on Dec. 29, 1736 concerning the boundaries at Boarman Manor & Boarman Reserve. He stated that about twenty years ago Abraham LeMasters showed him a bounded tree of these boundaries.

Peter owned land in Maryland called "Monmouth" totaling 460 acres, and maybe other property. In 1726 he purchased from William Newman 336 acres."

Gayle Ellingsworth 502-267-1020

http://www.montyhistnotes.com/genealogy/getperson.php?personID=I231...

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The following was found on the Archives of Maryland Online – a wonderful source for colonial records! Peter Montgomery was my 5th great-grandfather, born in France in 1682, died in Charles County, Maryland, 1754. His second wife was Margaret Hagan. His son, Charles Montgomery, who married Mary Ann Elder, daughter of Charles Elder and Julia Ward, moved his family to Washington County, Kentucky, about 1795.

Family lore has it that Peter and his twin brother, Paul, sailed from France to Maryland, with their older sons. After finding land and starting their settlement, Paul returned to France to bring their wives and younger children to their new home, while Peter remained in Maryland. On the journey back to Maryland the ship was lost in a violent storm and all aboard perished.

Acts of the General Assembly hitherto unpublished 1694-1698, 1711-1729

Volume 38, pages 415-416

An Act for the Naturalization of Peter Montgomery of Charles County, Planter, and his Children Be it enacted by the Right Honorable, the Lord Proprietary, by and with the advice and consent of his Lordship’s Governor and the Upper and Lower House of Assembly and Authority of the same, that Peter Montgomery of Charles County, a native of France, and his children already born, viz. Francis and John Baptista Montgomery, and every of them shall from hence forth be adjudged, reputed and taken as natural born people of this Province of Maryland and that they and every of them, by the authority afforded be enabled and adjudged to all intents and purposes to demand, challenge, ask, have, hold and enjoy any land, tenements, rents and hereditaments to which they might in any wise be entitled as if they were free and natural born subjects and liege people, and also that they and every of them shall and may be enabled to maintain, prosecute, avow, justify and defend all manner of actions, suits, pleas, plaints and other demands whatsoever as liberally, frankly, freely, fully and securely as if they and every of them had been natural born people and subjects of his most Sacred Majesty, King George the Second, any law, statute, usage or custom to the contrary in any wise nothwithstanding.

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GEDCOM Note

He immigrated to MD; Stow away. He was naturalized on 28 Oct 1727 at Charles Co., MD. He made a disposition that he received land from the deceased Thomas Hagan on 29 Dec 1736 at Charles Co., MD. He left a will on 16 Jan 1752 at Charles Co., MD. his estate was probated 26 Dec 1754 at Charles Co., MD.

An act for the naturalization of Peter Montgomery of Charles County Maryland, planter, and his children.

Be it enacted by the Rt Honble the Lord Prop by and with the advice & consent of his Lordships Governor and the upper and Lower house of Assembly and the authority of the same that Peter Montgomery of Charles County, a native of France, and his children already born viz., Francis and John Baptista Montgomery and every of them shall from hence forth be adjudged, reputed and taken as naturall born people of this province of Maryland and that they and every of them by the authority of be enabled and adjudged to all intents and purposes to demand challenge ask have hold and enjoy any land tenements rents and hereditaments to which they might in any wise be entitled as if they were free and naturall born subjects and leige people and alsoe that they and every of them shall & may be enabled to maintain prosecute avow justifye and defend all manner of actions suites pleas plaints and other demands whatsoever as liberally, frankly, freely, fully ad securely as if they and every of them had been naturall born people and subjects of his most Sacred Majesty King George the second any law statute useage or custom to the contrary in any wise notwithstanding.

Will of Peter

In the name of God Amen. Peter Montgomery of Charles County in the Province of Maryland being infirm of body but of sound and perfect memory do make this my last will and testament as follows. Imprimis I bequeath my soule to God who gave it me, my body to the earth, after my departure to be decently buried at the charge of my estate and discretion of my executor hereafter named. Item I will that my just debts and funeral charges be first paid. Item I give and bequeath unto my loving son Francis Montgomery one shilling sterling Item I give and bequeath unto my loving son John Montgomery one shilling sterling Item I give and bequeath unto my loving son Peter Montgomery fifty six acres of land beginning at the first bounds _____ and lay it out on the same sides of a Branch that the tree stands on to him and his heirs forever. Also one feather bed and covering and one cow and calf. Item I give and bequeath unto my loving son Joseph Montgomery fifty six acres of land to be laid out on the West side of a branch joining to his brother____ the branch to divide them to him and his heirs forever. Item I give and bequeath to my loving wife Margitt Montgomery the plantation I know dwell upon with one hundred and twelve acres of lands joining there unto during her natural life and after her decease to my loving son William Montgomery to him and his heirs forever. Item I give and bequeath unto my loving daughter Mary Magduline Higdon and my loving son Elisha Montgomery all the remaining part of my land to be equally divided to them and their heirs for ever. Item I give and bequeath unto my loving son James Montgomery one shilling sterling Item I give and bequeath unto my son Richard Montgomery one feather bed and covering and one cow and calf. Item I nominate constitute and ordain my loving wife Margitt Montgomery whole and sole executix of this my last will and testament to whom the aforesaid Margitt my wife I give and bequeath all the remaining part of my estate. I ordain that this present will to be my last will and testament in witness hereof I have set my hand and fixed my seals this the 16th day of January in the year of our lord 1752

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