Helen M (Dogan) Montague (1898 - 1950)

Born 21 Oct 1898 in Virginia, United States

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Died 13 Dec 1950 at age 52 in Norfolk, Norfolk City, Virginia, United States

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Biography

Helen M Dogan was born 21 Oct 1898 in Virginia, USA. She was the daughter of Robert Jackson Dogan and Nora M Kessler. She had two older sisters:

1. Lyllia Estelle Dogan (3)
2. Ella Blanche Dogan (2)

1900s

In Jun 1900, Helen M Dogan (2) lived in Buchanan district, Botetourt county, Virginia with her father Robert J (37), mother Nora M (26), and older sisters L Estelle (6) and Ella B (3). Robert and Nora had been married 9 years. Nora was the mother of 4 children, 3 living. Robert worked as a minister. They were neighbors with William Dollman (60), his wife Sarah A (56), and their children; William Linkenhoter (54), his wife Hester A (46), and their children. ^{[1] [2]}

In May 1903, her father Robert became the new pastor of Jefferson Street Baptist Church in Harrisonburg: ^{[3] [4]}

1910s

On 19 Apr 1910, Helen Dogan (11) lived at 310 North Jefferson Street in Roanoke City, Roanoke County with her father Robert J (44), mother Nora (33), and older sisters Estelle (15), Blanche (13). They were white and born in Virginia. Robert and Nora had been married 19 years; Nora was the mother of four children with three living. Robert worked as a church minister. ^[5]

On 7 Jan 1915, her sister L Estelle Dogan (20) married Charles Donoghue (24) in Washington, District of Columbia. ^{[6] [7] [8] [9] [10]}

On 10 May 1919, her sister Lylla Estelene Donoghue (24) married Charles Clyde Sutter (34) in Rochester, Monroe County, New York. Charles was single, white, lived at 66 Park Ave, worked as a physician, born in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, and the son of Jacob W and Mary Schlemmer Sutter. Lylla was white, divorced, worked at home, and lived at 734 Windsdor Ave in Norfolk. They were married by Samuel W Beamen, clergyman of Rochester. Witnesses to their union were H. M. Elgin and Sue B Elgin. ^[11]

1920s

In Jan 1920, Helen M Dogan (21) lived on Windsor Avenue in the city of Norfolk (Washington ward), Norfolk City, Virginia with her father Robert J (55), mother Nora M (45), and sister Blanche E (23). Robert worked as a gospel minister. They were neighbors with Thomas D Trower (69), his wife Sadie E (68), their son Ernest (42); Frank P Williamson (63), his wife Laura (57), and their children. ^[12]

May 1921, her sister Miss Blanche E Dogan (24) married Charles Ormond Wrenn Jr (44). Charles was the son of Charles O and Jessie Richards Wrenn. ^{[13] [14]}

About 1925, her sister Lylla Donoghue married William J Gwaltney (43).

On 18 Jan 1928, her father Reverend Robert Dogan (64) died in Norfolk, Norfolk, Virginia. ^[15]

1930s

In Apr 1930, Helen M Montague (31) lived in Norfolk with her husband Clarence O (39) and mother Nora K Dogan (55). Their monthly rent was $70. Nora was widowed. Clarence worked as vice president of a rubber company; Nora was a hostess for the YWCA. They rented in the building with David W Darden (46), his wife Bessie F Darden (43), his niece Mary J Crawley (13); Edward A Eggested (34), his wife Cristina M (25), his daughter Jaye (1y 3m); Charles H Laubeth (36), his wife Clara M (32), his daughter Elura M (2y 2m); Elmira E Noyes (47), her sister Maysea (40); and Mason W Johnson (43), his wife Matila C (38), his son Mason W Jr (9). ^[16] Her sister Lylla E Gwaltney (35) lived on Thirty-Fifth Street in Norfolk. Her sister Blanche Wrenn (33) lived in Norfolk.

On 4 May 1939, her brother-in-law Charles Wrenn (53y 6m 29d) died at home from coronary occlusion. They lived at 703 Colonial Avenue in Norfolk. He had worked as an automobile salesman. He was born in Norfolk and the son of Charles O and Jessie Richards Wrenn. The informant of his death was his brother Lawrence Wrenn of Norfolk. He was buried on May 6th at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Norfolk. ^{[17] [18]}

1940s

In May 1940, Helen Montague (41) lived on Argall Ave in Norfolk with her husband Clarence (49). Helen and Clarence had both completed one year of college. Clarence worked as vice president of a wholesale rubber company; his 1939 salary was $4000 in 52 weeks. ^[19]

On 18 Aug 1942, her sister Blanche Wrenn (48) died from cervical cancer with metastases to bladder at Norfolk General Hospital. She had lived at 316 W 35th Street in Norfolk. She was white, widowed from her marriage to C O Wrenn Jr, born in Virginia, unemployed, daughter of Nora M and Rev R J Dogan. The informant of her death was Mrs C O Montague. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home provided services and she was buried August 20th at Forest Lawn Cemetery. ^{[20] [21]}

On 26 Nov 1944, her mother Nora Dogan (70) died. Nora died in 1944. A ladies' group was named after her, the Nora Dogan Business Woman's Circle. A 1951 newspaper article in Smithfield mentions her dedication to her husband's church. ^{[22] [23]}

In Nov 1945, her husband Clarence "Bob" Overton Montague (54) died at Norfolk General Hospital from cardiac infarction due to arteriosclerosis. His usual residence was 520 Argall Ave in Edgewater district of Norfolk. He was white, married to Helen, born in Norfolk, worked as vice president of Montague Rubber Company, son of William J and Annie Overton Montague. the informant of his death was Mrs C O Montague (wife Helen). He was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery. Hollomon-Brown Funeral home provided the service. ^[24]

1950s

On 13 Dec 1950, Helen Montague (52y 2m 22d) died in Norfolk General Hospital after a seven month battle with metastatic peritoneum cancer. She was the widow of Clarence Overton Montague, had worked as a housewife, and resided at 5208 Argall Avenue in Norfolk. She had been born in Springwood, Virginia. The informant of her death was Mrs W F Gwaltney. She was buried on December 15th. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Inc provided the service. ^[25] She was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Norfolk. ^[26]

Timeline Facts

• Fact: Residence (1900) Buchanan District (south part, Lithia & Arch Mills Precincts), Botetourt, Virginia, United States
• Fact: Residence (1920) Norfolk Washington Ward, Norfolk (Independent City), Virginia, United States
• Fact: Residence (1930) Norfolk, Norfolk (Independent City), Virginia, United States
• Fact: Residence (1935) Same Place
• Fact: Residence (1940) Area A, Norfolk, Norfolk City Voting Precinct 26, Norfolk City, Virginia, United States
• Fact: Burial (1950) Norfolk, Norfolk, Virginia, United States
• Fact: Event Registration (14 Dec 1950) 049

Sources

1. ↑ "United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MMFJ-1PT : accessed 30 March 2019), Helen M Dogan in household of Robert J Dogan, Buchanan District (south part, Lithia & Arch Mills Precincts), Botetourt, Virginia, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 50, sheet 10B, family 183, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1972.); FHL microfilm 1,241,701.
2. ↑ "United States Census, 1900," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MMFJ-RHT : accessed 30 March 2019), Helen M. Dogan in household of Robert Dogan, Buchanan District (south part, Lithia & Arch Mills Precincts), Botetourt, Virginia, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 50, sheet 10B, family 183, NARA microfilm publication T623 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1972.); FHL microfilm 1,241,701.
3. ↑ Harrisonburg Evening News July 30, 1903 Page 3 https://newspaperarchive.com/harrisonburg-evening-news-jul-30-1903-p-3/
4. ↑ The Evening News Harrisonburg, Virginia Saturday May 23, 1903 Page 2 https://newspaperarchive.com/harrisonburg-evening-news-may-23-1903-p-2/ Rev. R. J. DUGAN The New Pastor at Jefferson Street Baptist Church Rev. Robert J. Dogan, who recently accepted the call to the pastorate of the Jefferson-Street Baptist church of this city, was born and raised in Botetourt county, where he received his early education. He then attended Roanoke Collage, at Salem, from 1884 to 1887, after which he taught school for some years in Botetourt. In the year of 1891 he was married to Miss Nora May Kessler, of Springwood, Va. He was ordained to the ministry by the Springwood Baptist church, July 15th, 1897 and at once became the pastor of that church. After serving that church until the fall of 1899, he took the English course at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, of Louisville, Ky. His work in his present field has been very successful. His present field, embracing Lithia, Glenwood, Walnut Grove, and Jenning's Creek churches, all of which part with him with many regrets. The Rev. Mr. Dogan is a very magnetic speaker, and it is predicted for the church a bright future under his leadership. He will assume active charge of the church on the second Sunday in June, at which time he will move to our city with his family. Mr. and Mrs. Dogan have three small daughters.
5. ↑ Source Citation Year: 1910; Census Place: Roanoke Kimball Ward, Roanoke (Independent City), Virginia; Roll: T624_1646; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 0118; FHL microfilm: 1375659 Source Information Ancestry.com. 1910 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2006. Original data: Thirteenth Census of the United States, 1910 (NARA microfilm publication T624, 1,178 rolls). Records of the Bureau of the Census, Record Group 29. National Archives, Washington, D.C. For details on the contents of the film numbers, visit the following NARA web page: NARA. Description This database is an index to the head of households enumerated in the 1910 United States Federal Census, the Thirteenth Census of the United States. In addition, each indexed name is linked to actual images of the 1910 Federal Census. The information recorded in the census includes: name, relationship to head of family, age at last birthday, sex, color or race, whether single, married, widowed, or divorced, birthplace, birthplace of father and mother, and more. url: https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/192766525:7884?tid=&pid=&queryId=fe4ebf702b568e3e916ddf6468d9d18d&_phsrc=nHy4941&_phstart=successSource
6. ↑ "District of Columbia Marriages, 1830-1921," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F71R-DX7 : 10 March 2018), Charles C Donoghue and L Estelle Dogan, 07 Jan 1915; citing District Of Columbia, reference p 310 cn 68310; FHL microfilm 2,109,855.
7. ↑ "District of Columbia Marriages, 1830-1921," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:F719-1X8 : 11 March 2018), Charles C. Donoghue and L. Estelle Dogan, 07 Jan 1915; citing , reference 68310; FHL microfilm 2,051,917.
8. ↑ "District of Columbia Marriages, 1811-1950," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XLW9-1ZH : 10 March 2018), Charles C Donoghue and L Estelle Dogan, 07 Jan 1915; citing p. 310, Records Office, Washington D.C.; FHL microfilm 2,109,855.
9. ↑ "District of Columbia Marriages, 1811-1950," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QK9B-TY1J : 11 March 2018), Charles C Donoghue and L Estelle Dogan, 07 Jan 1915; citing p. 68310, Records Office, Washington D.C.; FHL microfilm 2,051,917.
10. ↑ "United States Census, 1930," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:CC9G-NZM : accessed 30 March 2019), Lylla E Gwaltney in household of William J Gwaltney, Norfolk, Norfolk (Independent City), Virginia, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 87, sheet 12A, line 10, family 153, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 2471; FHL microfilm 2,342,205.
11. ↑ "New York, County Marriages, 1847-1848; 1908-1936," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XV5C-CVM : 18 March 2019), Lylla Estelene Drgan in entry for Charles Clyde Sutter, 10 May 1919, New York, United States; citing ref. ID 2977, county clerk offices from various counties, New York; FHL microfilm 831,346.
12. ↑ "United States Census, 1920," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MJJ4-WY5 : accessed 30 March 2019), Helen M Dogan in household of Robert J Dogan, Norfolk Washington Ward, Norfolk (Independent City), Virginia, United States; citing ED 39, sheet 4A, line 35, family 75, NARA microfilm publication T625 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1992), roll 1901; FHL microfilm 1,821,901.
13. ↑ Source Citation Publication Date: 14/ Jul/ 1921; Publication Place: Baltimore, Maryland, USA; URL: https://www.newspapers.com/image/373361496/?article=de1e7e1f-111f-4d90-abff-f890dbbf66a0&focus=0.02062603,0.74800617,0.15036124,0.7991531&xid=3398 Source Information Ancestry.com. U.S., Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-1999 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2020. Original data: See newspaper information provided with each entry. Description This database consists of facts extracted from marriages found on Newspapers.com™ dating from the early 1800s to 1999. url: https://www.ancestry.com/discoveryui-content/view/25448817:62116
14. ↑ "United States Census, 1930," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:CHR2-W2M : accessed 30 March 2019), Blance Wrenn in household of Chas O Wrenn, Norfolk, Norfolk (Independent City), Virginia, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 59, sheet 4B, line 95, family 54, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 2470; FHL microfilm 2,342,204.
15. ↑ Rev Robert J Dogan Find A Grave: Memorial #64856573
16. ↑ "United States Census, 1930," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:CHYN-KMM : accessed 30 March 2019), Helen M Montague in household of Clarence O Montague, Norfolk, Norfolk (Independent City), Virginia, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 62, sheet 16A, line 21, family 371, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 2471; FHL microfilm 2,342,205.
17. ↑ brother-in-law "Virginia, Death Certificates, 1912-1987," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVR4-B4M8 : 20 August 2018), Blanche Dogan Wrenn in entry for Charles O Wrenn, 04 May 1939; from "Virginia, Marriage Records, 1700-1850," database and images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com : 2012); citing Norfolk, , Virginia, United States, entry #, Virginia Department of Health, Richmond.
18. ↑ Charles Ormond Wrenn, Jr Find A Grave: Memorial #49136683
19. ↑ "United States Census, 1940," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:VTMQ-1DL : 14 March 2018), Helen Montague in household of Clarence Montague, Area A, Norfolk, Norfolk City Voting Precinct 26, Norfolk City, Virginia, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 114-119, sheet 9B, line 58, family 203, Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital publication T627. Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 - 2007, RG 29. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012, roll 4314.
20. ↑ "Virginia, Death Certificates, 1912-1987," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVRH-XS63 : 20 August 2018), Blanche Dogan Wrenn, 18 Aug 1942; from "Virginia, Marriage Records, 1700-1850," database and images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com : 2012); citing Norfolk, Norfolk, Virginia, United States, entry #, Virginia Department of Health, Richmond.
21. ↑ Blanche Dogan Wrenn Find A Grave: Memorial #49136669
22. ↑ The Smithfield Times Isle of Wight County, Virginia August 9, 1951 Page 1 https://newspaperarchive.com/smithfield-times-aug-09-1951-p-1/
23. ↑ Nora Kessler Dogan Find A Grave: Memorial #64856759
24. ↑ Clarence Overton Montague Find A Grave: Memorial #64860754
25. ↑ "Virginia, Death Certificates, 1912-1987," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:QVYG-P3Z6 : 20 August 2018), Helen Dogan Montague, 13 Dec 1950; from "Virginia, Marriage Records, 1700-1850," database and images, Ancestry (http://www.ancestry.com : 2012); citing Norfolk, , Virginia, United States, entry #, Virginia Department of Health, Richmond.
26. ↑ Helen Dogan Montague Find A Grave: Memorial #64859922

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