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James Townsend Montgomery1

M, #66514, b. 1801, d. 17 June 1871

Parents

FatherDonald B. Montgomery b. 1760, d. 2 February 1845
MotherNancy Penman b. 1768, d. 2 August 1837
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BirthJames Townsend Montgomery was born in 1801.2,3
MarriageHe married Rose McCary daughter of Rev. John McCary, in IrelandG.1
DeathJames Townsend Montgomery died on 17 June 1871.2,3
BurialHe was buried in the Peoples Cemetery, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.53010, -63.68798G. Inscription: Sacred to the Memory / of / James T. Montgomery / Who Died June 17, 1871. / Aged 70 Years / Be Ye Also Ready / Also of / Rose, His Wife / Who Died Dec. 21, 1885, / Aged 76 Years. / I heard a voice from Heaven, saying they / Rest from their labours, and their works / do follow them / MONTGOMERYRight: Edith Montgomery / 1888 - 1958Back: In Loving Memory of / John M. Montgomery, M.L. / Born Jan. 5, 1843, / He lived beloved, and died lamented. / Feb. 18, 1895 / The path of the just is as the shining light, / that shineth more and more into the perfect day / Also his wife / Mary E. MacNeill / Born Mar. 21, 1856, / Died July 9, 1937. / Sweet be thy rest. / MONTGOMERY.3,2
Tombstone, James Townsend Montgomery (1801-1871), his wife Rose McCary (1809-1885), their son John Malcolm Montgomery (1843-1895), his wife Mary E. Mac Neill (1856-1937), their daughter Edith (1888-1958). Peoples Cemetery, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
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Children with Rose McCary b. 1809, d. 21 December 1885

SonDonald Montgomery+ b. 1836, d. 1919
SonJohn Malcolm Montgomery+ b. 5 January 1843, d. 18 February 1895
SonGeorge R. Montgomery+ b. About 1845, d. 26 August 1916
DaughterAnnie Montgomery b. 17 March 1847, d. 1917
DaughterCharlotte Geddie Montgomery b. 17 March 1855, d. 10 June 1905

Citations

  1. [S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
  2. [S3682] Cemetery Transcripts Princetown United Cemetery, Malpeque: James T. Montgomery, James T. Montgomery Published transcripts, Library of Personal Library of David Arthur Walker,, Edwards.
  3. [S4757] Cemetery Marker - James Townsend Montgomery. James Townsend Montgomery, Cemetery Marker; David A. Walker, 21 July 2010.

Rose McCary1

F, #66532, b. 1809, d. 21 December 1885

Parents

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NameRose McCary was also known as Rose Montgomery.
NameShe was also known as Rose M'Cary.
BirthShe was born in 1809.2,3
MarriageShe married James Townsend Montgomery son of Donald B. Montgomery and Nancy Penman, in IrelandG.1
DeathRose McCary died on 21 December 1885.2,3
BurialShe was buried in the Peoples Cemetery, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.53010, -63.68798G. Inscription: Sacred to the Memory / of / James T. Montgomery / Who Died June 17, 1871. / Aged 70 Years / Be Ye Also Ready / Also of / Rose, His Wife / Who Died Dec. 21, 1885, / Aged 76 Years. / I heard a voice from Heaven, saying they / Rest from their labours, and their works / do follow them / MONTGOMERYRight: Edith Montgomery / 1888 - 1958Back: In Loving Memory of / John M. Montgomery, M.L. / Born Jan. 5, 1843, / He lived beloved, and died lamented. / Feb. 18, 1895 / The path of the just is as the shining light, / that shineth more and more into the perfect day / Also his wife / Mary E. MacNeill / Born Mar. 21, 1856, / Died July 9, 1937. / Sweet be thy rest. / MONTGOMERY.2,3
Tombstone, James Townsend Montgomery (1801-1871), his wife Rose McCary (1809-1885), their son John Malcolm Montgomery (1843-1895), his wife Mary E. Mac Neill (1856-1937), their daughter Edith (1888-1958). Peoples Cemetery, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
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Back inscription detail (this side is barely legible).

Children with James Townsend Montgomery b. 1801, d. 17 June 1871

SonDonald Montgomery+ b. 1836, d. 1919
SonJohn Malcolm Montgomery+ b. 5 January 1843, d. 18 February 1895
SonGeorge R. Montgomery+ b. About 1845, d. 26 August 1916
DaughterAnnie Montgomery b. 17 March 1847, d. 1917
DaughterCharlotte Geddie Montgomery b. 17 March 1855, d. 10 June 1905

Citations

  1. [S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.
  2. [S4757] Cemetery Marker - James Townsend Montgomery. James Townsend Montgomery, Cemetery Marker; David A. Walker, 21 July 2010.
  3. [S3682] Cemetery Transcripts Princetown United Cemetery, Malpeque: James T. Montgomery, James T. Montgomery Published transcripts, Library of Personal Library of David Arthur Walker,, Edwards.

Rev. John McCary1

M, #66533
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MarriageRev. John McCary married.1

Child

DaughterRose McCary+ b. 1809, d. 21 December 1885

Citations

  1. [S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.

Charlotte Geddie Montgomery1

F, #66545, b. 17 March 1855, d. 10 June 1905

Parents

FatherJames Townsend Montgomery b. 1801, d. 17 June 1871
MotherRose McCary b. 1809, d. 21 December 1885
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BirthCharlotte Geddie Montgomery was born on 17 March 1855, in Princetown, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, CanadaG.2
Biographical NoteShe was a missionary of the cross in Persia for 19 years.1
DeathShe died on 10 June 1905 in New York, New York, USAG.1,2
BurialShe was buried in the Peoples Cemetery, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada, 46.53017, -63.68798G.

Inscription: In Memory / of / Our Beloved Charlotte / Born March 17, 1855 / Entered into the joy of her Lord / And heard the Master's / Well done good and faithful servant / June 10, 1905 / MONTGOMERYBack:Charlotte Geddie Montgomery / Dutiful daughter, / Loving sister, / Faithful Friend / Consecrated Christian, / Successful teacher, / Zealous devoted and / Beloved missionary of the cross / in Persia for nineteen years / Having done what she could / She yet speaketh saying - / To live was Christ - to die is gain.1

Tombstone, Charlotte Geddie Montgomery (1855-1905). Peoples Cemetery, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada.
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Back inscription detail.

Citations

  1. [S3683] Cemetery marker - Charlotte Geddie Montgomery. Charlotte Geddie Montgomery, Tombstone inscription; David A Walker, 31 July 2009.
  2. [S4398] memorial plaque, Memorial plaque - Charlotte Geddie Montgomery, Princetown United Church, Malpeque, Prince Edward Island, Princetown United Church, Malpeque, Prince County, Prince Edward Island, Canada. Hereinafter cited as Memorial plaque - Charlotte Geddie Montgomery.