| This data on the Ulster Scots in North Ireland named Montgomery is documented in many archives. The History and Genealogy of the Montgomeries has been chronicled for centuries. B.G. de Montgomerie's book published in 1948, London is a scharlorly and quite accurate account. There is Book on History of the Montgomerys of Ballyleck written in 1867. More recent writings by William R. Marsh, M.D., publ. 1990 by the author through Gateway Press, Baltimore, MD. It continues records of a grandson and a namesake of Colonel Alexander Montgomery, who m. Elizabeth Coles, heiress of Thoams Cole, of Ballyleck in County Monagham. The Clan Montgomery Society International covers the early history of the family on their Web pages. It's database contains thousands of names,contributed by members and non-members of the Clan and of ancestors back to the Viking period when facts and fiction mingle. The surname does go back to the 11th century. However being a "place" name no one can be certain how many Montgomery "cousins" are related by blood. In ancient days, people often assumed the surname of the lord whom they served as knight, horse trainers, armour bearers or pages. Some who lived in village or estates named "Montgomery" might take on that name. Causing further confusion, often a son-in-law took the surname of his bride in order to share in inheritance and glory when they fought under the Montgomery banner. The Montgomery men were first and foremost warriors. Often employed by kings of Belgium, France and Norway. They left Normandy as followers of William the Conqueror in 1066 A.D. Some remained in France and others settled in Ireland and Scotland. A few went to Scandinavia and even Australia. Thus they represent many countries having scattered to the four winds as soldiers, merchants, sailors, pirates, administrators and religious ministers. They were also planters (or farmers)who settled in every colony and Provence of the New World. But this part of their history deals only with one son of some mystery who settled in Connecticut and New York state and was a Tory or Loyalist during the American Revolution. You will need to get a copy of William R. Marsh's book since he did the research and covers it so very well. Dr. Marsh served on the Board of the New England Historical and Genealogical Society so his research is well-respected. I am genuinely interested in my mother's side of the family and have spent a number of years gaining some knowledge, though I am no expert. I have written several small booklets and a number of articles for the Clan Montgomery News Magazine. This fine publication is printed quarterly for CMSI members. Here, I enter a descendancy record starting with - Colonel ALEXANDER m. Elizabeth (COLES) MONTGOMERY Date of his b. not known. d. March 15, 1723 Their children: i. Thomas, d. 1761 m. Mary Franklyn (parents of General Richard Montgomery, Revolutionary War hero. d. Dec 31, 1775 Quebec City.) ii. John d. 1733 m. Mary Cox, Dau of Dr. Cox iii.Alexander (never married) iv, Robert, Rev. (Believed father of our ancestor) v. Mathew vi. Hugh m. cousin Elizabeth Coles & took her hame. vii Elizaateth . John Mountray viii Dorcus m. Chris Irvine. ix. Sara, may have m. Casper Wills Dr. Marsh investigated all possibilties and found that the most likely candidate as father of our immigrant ancestor was Reverend Robert of Brandrum, a poor tennant farmer who rented his land from a wealthy relative. It was probably because of his poor prospect Alexander sailed for America. Dates are extremely uncertain as no record has been found until he bought lands in Fairfield County. Some of his children were baptised in Farifield Co. Connecticut. An approximate date of Alexander Montgomery's arrival in Connecticut was figured to be the same as Richard Montgomery's, then a Captain, who came in 1754 to fight in the Franch & Indian War. |
Montgomerys of Ballyleck, County Monaghan, NI, and Colonies
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