Martha Jane Montgomery was the daughter of James and Mary Ann "Polly" (Thompson) Montgomery. She was born 18 Oct 1832, in Blount County, Tennessee. The family migrated to Polk County, Missouri, about 1838. Martha Jane married Francis J Montgomery, who had been previously married and had children, in about 1854. In 1860 Francis and Martha Montgomery lived in Independence County, Arkansas, but returned to Polk County prior to 1867. Martha Jane was a widow in the 1870 census, living in the dwelling next to her sister and brother-in-law, Richard and Emeline Stokes in Looney Township, Polk County. Francis and Martha Jane Montgomery were parents of three children: Nancy Ann (1856-1946); John P (1858-?); and George Daniel (1867-1946). (Information provided by Find A Grave contributor Jim Wilson)
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