Jonathon Luther Montgomery (1852 - 1935)

Born 27 Feb 1852 in Georgia

Ancestors

Husband of Olivia Griffen (Castellow) Montgomery — married 4 Dec 1873 in Talbot County, Georgia

Descendants

Died 6 Mar 1935 at age 83 in Marion Co., Georgia

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Biography

Jonathon was born 27 February 1852 ^[1]to James Montgomery and Harriett Martha Davis. He passed away 6 March 1935.

Marriage

Jonathon Montgomery married Olivia G Castellow 4 December 1873 in Talbot County, Georgia.^[2]

Children

• James Henry Montgomery
• Albertus/Albert Carlton Montgomery
• Lillian G Montgomery
• Benjamin Franklin Montgomery
• Rosa Adna Montgomery

Siblings

• Seaborn Booker Montgomery
• James William Montgomery
• Adner Florice Montgomery

Residence

1860 Jonathon was living in Georgia Militia District 741, Taylor County Georgia. He was in the household with the following:^[3]

• Ellender M W Montgomery,72 (this was his father James' Aunt)
• Harriet Martha/Mary Montgomery, 30 (his mother)
• Samuel B Montgomery, 11
• James W Montgomery, 9
• Jonathan L Montgomery, 7
• Adner F Montgomery, 6

1880 US Federal Census, Jonathon was living with his wife and children in District 886, Talbot County, Georgia. His occupation was hauling for a mill.^[4] Members of the family:

• Jonathan Montgomery, 28
• Olivia G. Montgomery, 28
• James H. Montgomery, 5
• Albertus C. Montgomery, 3
• Lilian G. Montgomery, 1

1900 US Federal Census, Jonathon is living with his wife and family in Tazewell, Marion County, Georgia. His occupation was Manager of a Saw Mill.^[5] Family members were:

• Olivia Montgomery, 50
• Jno L Montgomery, 49
• Frank Montgomery, 18
• Rosa Montgomery, 15

1910 US Federal Census, Jonathon, 58 and Olivia, 60 were the only two in the household. His occupation is listed as Sawmill and Farming. They were still living in Tazewell, Marion County, Georgia.

1920 US Federal Census, Jonathon, 67 and Olivia, 71 were still living in Tazewell and his occupation was that of a farmer.^[6]

1930 US Federal Census, Jonathon, 78 and Olivia 81 were still living in Tazewell. Their street address was Tazewell and Mauck Road. His occupation was farming and had a radio in the house.^[7]

Death

Jonathon Luther, called "J.L.", died 6 Mar 1935 in Tazewell, Marion County, Georgia.^[8]

Burial

Jonathon and wife Olivia are buried in the Tazewell Cemetery in Tazewell, Georgia.^[9]

Sources

1. ↑ 1880; Census Place: District 886, Talbot, Georgia; Roll: 166; Family History Film: 1254166; Page: 255C; Enumeration District: 122; Image: 0152
2. ↑ Georgia, Marriage Records From Select Counties, 1828-1978. Published by Ancestry.com
3. ↑ 1860 US Federal Census; Census Place: Georgia Militia District 741, Taylor, Georgia; Roll: M653_137; Page: 93; Image: 297; Family History Library Film: 803137
4. ↑ 1880 US Federal Census; Census Place: District 886, Talbot, Georgia; Roll: 166; Family History Film: 1254166; Page: 255C; Enumeration District: 122; Image: 0152
5. ↑ 1900 US Federal Census; Census Place: Tazewell, Marion, Georgia; Roll: 211; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0039; FHL microfilm: 1240211
6. ↑ 1920 US Federal Census; Census Place: Tazewell, Marion, Georgia; Roll: T625_268; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 73; Image: 1054
7. ↑ 1930; Census Place: Tazewell, Marion, Georgia; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 2340110
8. ↑ Find a Grave, (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/171839798/jonathan-luther-montgomery : accessed 01 January 2022), memorial page for Jonathan Luther “J.L.” Montgomery (27 Feb 1852–6 Mar 1935), Find a Grave Memorial ID 171839798, citing Tazewell Cemetery, Tazewell, Marion County, Georgia, USA ; Maintained by Hattie Leach (contributor 47666880) .
9. ↑ Find a Grave, (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/171839798/jonathan-luther-montgomery : accessed 01 January 2022), memorial page for Jonathan Luther “J.L.” Montgomery (27 Feb 1852–6 Mar 1935), Find a Grave Memorial ID 171839798, citing Tazewell Cemetery, Tazewell, Marion County, Georgia, USA ; Maintained by Hattie Leach (contributor 47666880) .