George G Montgomery (abt. 1813 - abt. 1890)

Born about 1813 in Ireland [uncertain]

Husband of Rosannah (McLAUGHLIN) Montgomery — married 21 May 1841 in Derry, County Londonderry, Ireland

Descendants

Died about 1890 at about age 77 in New South Wales, Australia [uncertain]

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Biography

George was born in 1813 in Londonderry, Ireland.

George Montgomery married Rose McLaughlin on 21 May 1841 at St. Columb's, Derry City, Londonderry (Derry), Ireland.^[1]

Australia immmigration on the Vessel New York Packet, Arrived 23 Oct 1841 Port Jackson, New South Wales^[2]

• George Montgomery 28 born 1813 Londonderry Jobbing Smith
• Rose Ann Montgomery 26 born 1815 Londonderry House Servant
• Alexander Montgomery son 5 1/2 born 1836 Londonderry
• Rose Ann Montgomery dau 3 8/12 born 1838 Londonderry
• William Montgomery Infant son born at sea 1841^[3]

Vessel New York Packet^[4], 685 tons, left Greenock, Scotland on 8 July 1841 under Captain Dorning/Downing/Dawning with 284 immigrants. The ship arrived at Sydney on 23 October 1841, was placed in quarantine on the discovery of smallpox on board. On the voyage she lost three passengers from smallpox and nine from other causes, and there was influenza on board at the time she was quarantined. Typhus fever was reported to be raging with fatal violence among the quarantined passengers a few days later. Sixty cases of smallpox were reported by 11 November 4.

Children born in Australia:

• Mary Montgomery (1844 - 1861) ^{[5] [6]}
• Sarah Jane Montgomery (1844 - abt. 1880) ^[7]
• George Montgomery (1848 - ) ^[8][9]
• Elizabeth Montgomery (1851 - 1854) ^[10]
• Joseph Montgomery (abt. 1855 - 1925) ^[11]
• George Alexander Montgomery (1858 - 1903) ^[12]

DEATHS (May 1854)^[13]—Of influenza, after a short illness, Elizabeth, youngest daughter of George and Rose Montgomery, formerly of Londonderry, aged 3 years.

DEATHS. MONTGOMERY (May 1861).^[14]—May 5th, at Sydney, aged fifteen years, by her clothes accidentally taking fire, Mary, third daughter of George and Rose Montgomery, formerly of Londonderry, Irelend.

possible deaths

George Montgomery March 1890 LAMBTON? father Alexander?^[15]

FUNERALS (Mar 1890).^[16]—THE Friends of the late Mr. GEORGE MONTGOMERY are respectfully invited to attend his Funeral: To move from his late residence, Dixon-street, Lambton, THIS (Saturday) AFTERNOON, at half past 2, for General Cemetery, Sandgate.^[17] 2403 R. THOMAS, Undertaker. THE Friends of Mrs. ROSE ANN LYNCH and Mr. JOSEPH MONTGOMERY are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral of their deceased beloved Father, GEORGE MONTGOMERY: To move from his late residence, Dixon-street, Lambton, THIS (Saturday) AFTERNOON, at half-past 2, for General Cemetery, Sandgate. 2403 R. THOMAS, Undertaker. THE Friends of Messrs. THOMAS GEORGE, and JAMES LYNCH, are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral of their deceased beloved Grandfather, GEORGE MONTGOMERY: To move from his late residence, Dixon-street, Lambton, THIS (Saturday) AFTERNOON, at half-past 2, for General Cemetery, Sandgate. 2403 R. THOMAS, Undertaker. THE Friends of Messrs, ALEXANDER GRANT, JOHN DENT^[18], CHARLES LILLEY^[19] STEPHEN HUBBUCK^[20] and HENRY TAYLOR, are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral of their deceased beloved Grandfather, GEORGE MONTGOMERY : To move from his late residence, Dixon-street, Lambton, THIS (Saturday) AFTERNOON, at half-past 2, for General Cemetery, Sandgate.

—————- possible?

George Gilchrist Montgomery, died 4 nov 1890? LISMORE, father George?

In the Supreme Court of New South Wales. ECCLESIASTICAL JURISDICTION. (Nov 1890).^[21]—In the will of George Gilchrist Montgomery, late of Gundurimba, on the Richmond River, farmer, deceased. NOTICE is hereby given that after the expiration of fourteen days from the publication hereof in the New South Wales Government Gazette, application will be made to this Honor able Court, in its Ecclesiastical Jurisdiction, that probate of the will of the abovenamed George Gilchrist Montgomery, deceased, who died at Gundurimba aforesaid on the 4th day of November, 1890 ^[22], be granted to Thomas Campion Lodge, bank manager, and Duocan M'Donald, farmer, both of Lismore, the executors named in said will.—Dated this 26th day of November, 1890.

LISMORE (Nov 1890).^[23]—I notice the death of Mr. J. Montgomery, of Gundurimba, recorded in to-day's Star. Mr. Montgomery was a brother of the late Mrs. barker, who died a few weeks ago. He was a bachelor and a pensioner, having been at one time in the army. Mr. Montgomery was much respected, but a very quiet, retiring sort of man, and a native of the North of Ireland.^[24]

siblings? DEATH OF AN OLD RESIDENT. (Oct 1890).^[25] Mrs. Barker, one of the oldest residents of the district, died at Gundurimba on Saturday morning at the advanced age of 71,and the greater part of her life had been spent on the Richmond. Her husband died here about 25 years ago, and for a long period she herself has been an invalid. Mrs. Barker leaves no family, but had a brother, Mr. Montgomery, of Gundurimba. Deceased was interred in the North Lismore Cemetery, on Sunday afternoon, the funeral cortege being a large one.^[26]

notes

New South Wales Marriages Registration:2846/ 1861 Mary Montgomery Spouse: Robert George, Shoalhaven

Sources

1. ↑ National Library of Ireland register http://registers.nli.ie//registers/vtls000633057#page/1/mode/1up Alternative parish names Derry City, Long Tower, St. Columb's, Long Tower, Derry, Templemore, Tower, Derry
2. ↑ New South Wales Assisted Passenger Lists @findmypast
3. ↑ NSW Birth Registration:MONTGOMERY WILLIAM E 560/1841 V1841560 45 GEORGE, ROSE A, JA Sydney, Scots Church
4. ↑ https://indexes.records.nsw.gov.au/ebook/list.aspx?Page=NRS5316/4_4782/New%20York%20Packet_23%20Oct%201841/4_478200098.jpg&No=4
5. ↑ NSW Birth Registration: MONTGOMERY MARY 1551/1844 V18441551 48 GEORGE, ROSANNAH, JP Sydney, St Lawrence's
6. ↑ New South Wales Births & Baptisms: Mary Montgomery Baptism date 23 Aug 1846, George Montgomery, Rosannah Mclaughlin, St. Lawrence Parish, Cumberland
7. ↑ NSW Birth Registration: MONTGOMERY SARAH J 5098/1844 V18445098 47, GEORGE, ROSANNAH, Sydney, St Lawrence's
8. ↑ New South Wales Births Registration V1848142 139 George Montgommery, 1848 George, Rosanna,Sydney, St Lawrence's
9. ↑ New South Wales Births & Baptisms, George Montgomery Baptism date 06 May 1849, George Montgomery, Rosannah Mclaughlen, Saint Lawrence, Cumberland
10. ↑ NSW Birth Registration: MONTGOMERY ELIZABETH 1860/1851 V18511860 141GEORGE, ROSANNA, Sydney, St James'
11. ↑ NSW Death Registration: 3303/1925 Joseph Montgomery, age 70 George, Rose A, Hamilton
12. ↑ NSW Birth Registration: MONTGOMERY GEORGE 376/1858 V1858376 50 GEORGE, ROSANNAH JP Sydney, St Lawrence's
13. ↑ Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875)Thursday 11 May 1854 - Page 2
14. ↑ https://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/60494528? Empire (Sydney, NSW : 1850 - 1875)Wednesday 8 May 1861 - Page 1
15. ↑ NSW Death Registration: 6704/1890 George Montgomery, 1890, F=Alexander, Lambton
16. ↑ Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate (NSW : 1876 - 1954)Saturday 29 March 1890 - Page 6
17. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/181393865/george-montgomery: accessed 29 July 2022), memorial page for George Montgomery (unknown–1890), Find a Grave Memorial ID 181393865, citing Sandgate Cemetery, Newcastle, Newcastle City, New South Wales, Australia; Maintained by Stombell (contributor 48335209).
18. ↑ NSW Birth Registration:DENT JOHN 17121/1876 JOHN, SARAH JANE, LAMBTON
19. ↑ NSW Birth Registration: LILLEY CHARLES M 33059/1888 CHARLES M, ROSE A, LAMBTON
20. ↑ NSW Birth Registration: HUBBUCK STEPHEN 10528/1861 JOHN, MARY, NEWCASTLE
21. ↑ New South Wales Government Gazette (Sydney, NSW : 1832 - 1900)Friday 28 November 1890 - Page 9118
22. ↑ NSW Death Registration:MONTGOMERY GEORGE G 7142/1890 GEORGE G UNKNOWN LISMORE
23. ↑ The Richmond River Herald and Northern Districts Advertiser (NSW : 1886 - 1942)Friday 7 November 1890 - Page 7
24. ↑ NSW Death Registration: MONTGOMERY GEORGE G 7142/1890 GEORGE G, UNKNOWN, LISMORE
25. ↑ Northern Star (Lismore, NSW : 1876 - 1954)Wednesday 15 October 1890 - Page 2
26. ↑ NSW Deaths Registration: BARKER ELIZABETH 7134/1890 GEORGE G, UNKNOWN, LISMORE