Major Hugh Montgomery, was killed in the battle of the Boyne 1690. His son, Major John Montgomery born 1665, and died 1721, fought with his father in the battle of the Boyne and succeeded him as Major. He married Margaret the daughter of Sir William Dunbar of Mochrum, County Galloway, Ireland. Their son, Alexander Montgomery came to this country from Ireland about 1720. He married Mary McCullock of Ardmaugh Ireland.
He was killed in the battle of the Boyne.
Since Sir Neil Montgomery II, of Lainshaw died 1600, he could not have been the father of this man born about 1623. Primary sources are needed.
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