A Genealogical History of the MONTAGUE Family in Fayette and Somerset Counties Pennsylvania

 

 

Descendants of

 

David Montague and Nancy Herndon

 

1. David1 Montague , born 25 Feb 1800 in , Orange Co., VA, USA; baptized 5 Oct 1932 in St. George Utah; died 2 Mar 1834 in , Orange Co., VA, USA. He married on 27 Dec 1819 in , Orange Co., VA, USA, Nancy Herndon , born 1800 in , Orange Co., VA, USA; died 7 Feb 1874 in Lancaster, Fairfield Co., OH, USA, daughter of John Herndon  and Elizabeth Wright .

 

Notes for David Montague

      Film# 170875 Page#: 323 Ord.#: 12594

      On July 11, 1818 as a young man of 18 David Montague sat high on his stage as he was the first person to drive across the new bridge crossing the Youghiogheny River at Somerfield, PA.

 

      Children of David Montague and Nancy Herndon were as follows:

+    2          i           Fielding2 Montague , born 4 Jun 1820 in , Orange Co., VA, USA. died 2 Aug 1901 Wharton Twp., Fayette Co., PA, USA He married Elizabeth Baker .

+    3          ii           Susan Mildred2 Montague , born 14 Jan 1822 in , Orange Co., VA, USA. She married Jackson Mastin .

      4          iii          Elizabeth2 Montague , born 1823 in , Orange Co., VA, USA. She married  William E. Brown , born 1812 in , OH, USA.

      5          iv          Sarah Ann2 Montague , born 1826 in , Orange Co., VA, USA.

      6          v          Jane2 Montague , born 1828 in , Orange Co., VA, USA.

+    7          vi          David2 Montague , born 3 Jul 1831 in , Orange Co., VA, USA. He married Olive Cooper .

+    8          vii         Lucinda2 Montague , born 1832 in , Orange Co., VA, USA. She married Isaac Cooper .

 

Generation 2

 

2. Fielding2 Montague  (David1), born 4 Jun 1820 in , Orange Co., VA, USA; baptized 26 Feb 1966 in Idaho Falls Idaho; endowed 7 May 1966 in Idaho Falls Idaho died 2 Aug 1901 Wharton Twp., Fayette Co., PA, USA; buried 1901 in Sansom Chapel, Fayette Co., PA, USA. He married on 22 Oct 1842 in Fairfield Co., OH, USA, Elizabeth Baker , born 8 Nov 1825 in MD, USA; baptized 29 Apr 1966 in Idaho Falls Idaho; endowed 6 Jul 1966 in Idaho Falls Idaho; sealed to parents 1970; died 1913 in Wharton Twp., Fayette Co., PA, USA; buried 1913 in Sansom Chapel, Fayette Co., PA, USA, daughter of  Baker .

 

Notes for Fielding Montague

      Film#: 442836 Page#: 7 Ord.#03742

ADDRESS: RFD #1 Farmington, PA : Mentioned in "THE OLD PIKE:..." book By Thomas B. Searight pp 131.

Fielding Montague farm on the old pike.

 

       Death Notice states: “Fielding Montague died Friday, Aug. 2, 1901, at his late home in Wharton township, of paralysis, age 82 years. Mr. Montague suffered a stroke a number of years ago, the affects of which he never recovered from. He leaves a widow, three sons, John, Fielding, and Grant; and one daughter, Annie. The oldest, Mrs. Calvin Dean, died two or three years ago, at Homestead.

        Mr. Montague was one of the “old pike boys,” having been for many years a wagoner and stage driver over the once-famous thoroughfare. He owned a farm on the pike, 15 miles east of Uniontown, where he lived for many years prior to his death. He was a good citizen and a good neighbor. He was always an industrious man, but for the past few years, owing to his age and crippled condition, he has been unable to do any kind of work.

           Some years ago when squirrels and other small game were plentiful in that region. Fielding Montague’s (farm) was a favorite stopping place for hunters. One could always count on plenty to eat, a comfortable bed in which to sleep, a good fire to sit by if the weather was cold, and a genial host. The writer has spent many a pleasant evening at his fireside, listening to takes of the old pike and other interesting reminiscences.”

Fielding Montague and Elizabeth Baker Montague

 

      Children of Fielding Montague and Elizabeth Baker were as follows:

      9          i           James W.3 Montague , born 9 Apr 1845 in Henry Clay Twp., Fayette Co., PA, USA; died 1 Nov 1863; buried 1863 in Sansom Chapel, Fayette Co., PA, USA.   Was a Union Soldier killed in the Civil War.

      10         ii           Sarah Ann3 Montague , born 2 Oct 1848 in Henry Clay Twp., Fayette Co., PA, USA; died 24 Jul 1850 in Henry Clay Twp., Fayette Co., PA, USA; buried 5 Jul 1850 in Sansom Chapel, Fayette Co., PA, USA.

      11         iii          David3 Montague , born 18 Jun 1850 in Henry Clay Twp., Fayette Co., PA, USA; died 17 Apr 1868 in Henry Clay Twp., Fayette Co., PA, USA; buried 21 Apr 1868 in Sansom Chapel, Fayette Co., PA, USA.

+    12         iv          Nancy Ellen3 Montague , born 24 Jan 1853 in Henry Clay Twp., Fayette Co., PA, USA. She married Calvin L. Dean .

+    13         v          John Wesley3 Montague , born 10 May 1855 in Henry Clay Twp., Fayette Co., PA, USA. He married Ruth Callis born 18 Sep 1862 in Glade Farms, Preston Co., WV, USA died 28 Dec 1932 in Farmington, Fayette Co., PA USA  

      14         vi          Mary E.3 Montague , born 26 Jun 1858 in Henry Clay Twp., Fayette Co., PA, USA; died 11 Aug 1878 in Henry Clay Twp., Fayette Co., PA, USA; buried 15 Aug 1878 in Sansom Chapel, Fayette Co., PA, USA.

+    15         vii         Annie3 Montague , born 9 Oct 1860 in Henry Clay Twp., Fayette Co., PA, USA. She married John R. Watson .

Annie with granddaughter

 

+    16         viii        Fielding3 Montague , born 7 Mar 1863 in Wharton Twp., Fayette Co., PA, USA. He married Arsie Belle Brister .

      17         ix          Minnie Belle3 Montague , born 9 May 1866 in Henry Clay Twp., Fayette Co., PA, USA; died 27 Nov 1878 in Henry Clay Twp., Fayette Co., PA, USA; buried 30 Nov 1878 in Sansom Chapel, Fayette Co., PA, USA.

      18         x          Grant3 Montague , born 4 Dec 1868 in Henry Clay Twp., PA; baptized 5 Oct 1932 in St. George Utah.   B&S T000008

      19         xi          Charles3 Montague , born 10 Jun 1870 in Uniontown, Fayette Co., PA, USA; died 23 Dec 1942 in Addison Twp., Somerset Co., PA, USA; buried 27 Dec 1942 in Sansom Chapel, Fayette Co., PA, USA.

 

3. Susan Mildred2 Montague  (David1), born 14 Jan 1822 in , Orange Co., VA, USA; baptized 26 Oct 1963 in Los Angeles California; endowed 15 Nov 1963 in Los Angeles California; sealed to parents Pre-1970 ; died  in Post Oak, Spotts Co., VA, USA. She married on 18 Dec 1845, Jackson Mastin , born 1818 in <, Orange Co., VA, USA>; died  in Post Oak, Spotts Co., VA, USA.

 

Notes for Susan Mildred Montague

      NAME! Nickname "Millie". Film #: 452936 Ord. #: 45782

 

      Children of Susan Mildred Montague and Jackson Mastin were as follows:

      20         i           Sarah Jane3 Mastin , born 12 Nov 1847 in , Spotsylvania Co., VA, USA; died 18 Dec 1847 in , Spotsylvania Co., VA, USA.

+    21         ii           Amanda Jane3 Mastin , born 12 Sep 1849 in , Spotsylvania Co., VA, USA. She married John Sorrell .

      22         iii          Charles Bennett3 Mastin , born 22 Sep 1851 in , Spotsylvania Co., VA, USA.

      23         iv          Allen Mansfield3 Mastin , born 22 Jul 1853 in , Spotsylvania Co., VA, USA.

      24         v          William Thomas3 Mastin , born 28 Oct 1858 in , Spotsylvania Co., VA, USA.

 

7. David2 Montague  (David1), born 3 Jul 1831 in , Orange Co., VA, USA; baptized 26 Apr 1966 in Idaho Falls Idaho; endowed 7 May 1966 in Idaho Falls Idaho; sealed to parents Pre-1970 ; died 30 Dec 1908 in Lancaster, Fairfield Co., OH, USA; buried  in Wesley Cemetary, Fairfield Co., OH, USA. He married on 24 May 1857 in , Fairfield Co., OH, USA, Olive Cooper , born 18 Oct 1835 in , Fairfield Co., OH, USA; died 3 Apr 1907 in Lancaster, Fairfield Co., OH, USA; buried  in Wesley Cemetary, Fairfield Co., OH, USA.

 

Notes for David Montague

      Film #: 442836 Page #: 12 Ord. #: 03742

 

      Children of David Montague and Olive Cooper were as follows:

      25         i           Effie Ann3 Montague , born 14 Apr 1858 in , Fairfield Co., OH, USA.

      26         ii           Lucinda Jane3 Montague , born 14 Apr 1858 in , Fairfield Co., OH, USA. She married  Van Burton (Jr.) .

+    27         iii          George William3 Montague , born 10 May 1861 in Greenfield Twp., Fairfield Co., OH, USA. He married Martha J. Alsforts .

+    28         iv          Charles McClelen3 Montague , born 14 Oct 1863 in Greenfield Twp., Fairfield Co., OH, USA. He married Mabel M. Arnett .

      29         v          John Henry3 Montague , born 30 May 1866 in Greenfield Twp., Fairfield Co., OH, USA. He married  Jessie Bollenbaugh .

+    30         vi          Nora Belle3 Montague , born 14 Dec 1867 in Greenfield Twp., Fairfield Co., OH, USA. She married John Wesley Foust .

+    31         vii         Sarah Helen3 Montague , born 13 Apr 1870 in Greenfield Twp., Fairfield Co., OH, USA. She married Sylvester N. Reed .

+    32         viii        Mary Ellen3 Montague , born 16 Apr 1872 in Greenfield Twp., Fairfield Co., OH, USA. She married William John Bates .

      33         ix          Mildred Mollie3 Montague , born 29 Dec 1874. She married   Kesler .

      34         x          David Fielding3 Montague , born 6 Oct 1878. He married  Anebelle Law .

 

8. Lucinda2 Montague  (David1), born 1832 in , Orange Co., VA, USA; died  in Canal Winchester, Franklin Co., OH, USA. She married on 29 Nov 1853 in , Fairfield Co., OH, USA, Isaac Cooper , born 1828 in <, Orange Co., VA, USA>; died  in Canal Winchester, Franklin Co., OH, USA.

 

 

 

      Children of Lucinda Montague and Isaac Cooper were as follows:

      35         i           Mary A.3 Cooper , born 1855 in , Fairfield Co., OH, USA.

      36         ii           Melissa3 Cooper , born 1857 in , Fairfield Co., OH, USA.

      37         iii          Masourie3 Cooper , born 1859 in , Fairfield Co., OH, USA.

      38         iv          William H.3 Cooper , born 1861 in , Fairfield Co., OH, USA.

      39         v          Ulyssis S.3 Cooper , born 1865.

      40         vi          Sherman3 Cooper , born 1865 in , Fairfield Co., OH, USA.

      41         vii         Ida3 Cooper , born 1868 in , Fairfield Co., OH, USA.

      42         viii        Nancy E.3 Cooper , born 1870 in , Fairfield Co., OH, USA.

 

Generation 3

 

12. Nancy Ellen3 Montague  (Fielding2, David1), born 24 Jan 1853 in Henry Clay Twp., Fayette Co., PA, USA; died  in Fayette Springs, Fayette Co., PA, USA. She married on 17 Dec 1876, Calvin L. Dean , born 15 Mar 1855 in <Henry Clay Twp., Fayette Co., PA, USA>; died  in Fayette Springs, Fayette Co., PA, USA.

 

      Children of Nancy Ellen Montague and Calvin L. Dean were as follows:

      43         i           Nellie4 Dean , born 21 Sep 1877.

      44         ii           Nora May4 Dean , born 29 Aug 1879.

      45         iii          Lloyd E.4 Dean , born 14 Feb 1884.

      46         iv          Ina Brown4 Dean , born 9 Jan 1886. She married on 15 Oct 1902, James B. Cramer .

      47         v          Sheldon4 Dean , born 6 Oct 1887; died 28 Jan 1888.

      48         vi          Joe Montague4 Dean , born 15 Sep 1889.

 

13. John Wesley3 Montague  (Fielding2, David1), born 10 May 1855 in Henry Clay Twp., Fayette Co., PA, USA; baptized 11 Feb 1966 in Los Angeles California; endowed 10 Mar 1966 in Los Angeles California; died 1944 in Uniontown, Fayette Co., PA, USA; buried 1944 in Sansom Chapel, Fayette Co., PA, USA. He married on 6 Apr 1883, Ruth Callis , born 14 Sep 1862 in Glade Farms, Preston, Co., WV, USA; died 28 Dec 1932 in Farmington, Fayette Co., PA, USA; buried 1932 in Sansom Chapel, Fayette Co., PA, USA.

 

The John Wesley Montague Family

Back Row: Kathryn, Minnie, Anne, John, Ruth, Cora

Front Row: Carrie, Mildred, John, Besse, Daisy

 

Notes for John Wesley Montague

      Film#: 452949 Ords.# 51236

 

Back Row: Minnie, Nellie, Daisy,Ann, Kathryn, Cora

Front Row: Mildred, John, Besse, Carrie

 

      Children of John W. Montague and Ruth Callas were as follows:

 

      49         i           Daisy Pearl4 Montague , born 28 Aug 1884; died 26 Jun 1983. (1) She married on 8 Mar 1911 in , Fayette Co., PA, USA, James R. Sproul . (2) She married Elmer Conrad

Daisy & Elmer

 

+    50         ii           Minnie Bell4 Montague , born 8 Dec 1885. died 12 Nov 1978 She married Henderson McIntyre .

Minnie Belle

 

 

+    51         iii          Nellie Gray4 Montague , born 26 Sep 1887. She married James K. McCune .

      52         iv          Anne May4 Montague , born 16 Sep 1890. died 21 Dec 1975 in Sarasota, Sarasota Co., FL, USA  She married  Leonard Beney .

+    53         v          Cora Lucy4 Montague  married William Acklin Schaefer .

+    54         vi          Mary Elizabeth4 Montague , born 16 Jan 1894 in , Fayette Co., PA, USA. She married Roy Wayne Cale .

Mary

 

+    55         vii         Kathryn Grace4 Montague , born 2 Jul 1896 in , Fayette Co., PA, USA. She married Carten R. Glass .

+    56         viii        Besse4 Montag ue born 8 Sep 1898 in Farmington, Fayette Co., PA, died 20 Jan 1997 Uniontown, Fayette Co., PA, USA. She married William Rodahaver .

+    57         ix          John Edward4 Montague , born 5 Oct 1900 in Henry Clay Twp., Fayette Co., PA, USA. died 30 Aug 1980 Uniontown, Fayette Co. PA, USA He married Beatrice Thomas .

Beatrice & John

 

+    58         x          Carrie Farwell4 Montague , born 16 Aug 1903 in Henry Clay Twp., Fayette Co., PA, USA. She married John Bryson Schaefer .

John & Carrie

 

+    59         xi          Mildred Ruth4 Montague , born 1 May 1907 in , Fayette Co., PA, USA. She married John Guthrie .

 

15. Anne3 Montague  (Fielding2, David1), born 16 Sep 1890  in Henry Clay Twp., Fayette Co., PA, USA. died 21 Dec 1975 in Sarasota, Sarasota Co., FL, USA  She married on 24 Dec 1890 in , Fayette Co., PA, USA, John R. Watson , born 1856 in <Henry Clay Twp., Fayette Co., PA, USA>.

 

 

 

      Children of Annie Montague and John R. Watson were as follows:

      60         i           Carrie4 Watson  married  John Werley .

Carrie & John

 

+    61         ii           Nina4 Watson  married Gerald Rudd .

Nina Watson & Carrie Montague

 

      62         iii          Jess4 Watson  

      63         iv          Grace4 Montague (*)  married  Charles Court .   !ADOPTED: Some lady in a veil came to the Watson house and handed this baby to Annie and walked off. The Watson's adopted her and raised her with their other three children.

 

16. Fielding3 Montague  (Fielding2, David1), born 7 Mar 1863 in Wharton Twp., Fayette Co., PA, USA; baptized 12 Oct 1974 in Alberta Canada; endowed 7 Jan 1975 in Alberta Canada; sealed to parents 23 Jan 1975 in Alberta Canada; died 1947 in Addison Twp., Somerset Co., PA, USA; buried 1947 in Addison Cemetery, Somerset Co., PA, USA. He married in 1889, Arsie Belle Brister , born 1864 in <Beallsville, Washington Co., PA, USA>; died 1936 in Addison Twp., Somerset Co., PA, USA; buried 1936 in Addison Cemetery, Somerset Co., PA, USA, daughter of Henry B. Brister  and Elizabeth Amos .

 

Notes for Fielding Montague

      B&S T000003

ADDRESS: RFD #3 Confluence, PA

 

Eva, Goldia, Fielding, Arsie

Benjamin, Skiles, Frank

James

.........THE CATAMOUNT STORY.........

       

This is the Catamount Story as Fielding Montague told it to his Grandchildren

       

       When I was a little boy of twelve I had some sheep. We lived on a farm over in Farmington just below the Dinner Bell. The old pike ran right between our house and the barn. One day while I was on the front porch watching for the stage coach to go by, I heard the sheep bleating and then saw them running down along the fence toward the barn. Just then I saw why they were so scared. A big catamount was sneaking up behind them. I whistled for the dog and sicked him on that old catamount. I then ran into the house to get the musket. I couldn't reach it so I dragged a chair up to the wall and got up on the chair to get the musket. It is a good thing that my daddy always kept it loaded, because I forgot all about the ammunition. I ran out of the house and across the road. As I climbed the fence I could hear the dog barking tree. I ran up through the woods and there it was. The biggest cat that I had ever seen. He was standing on a fallen log with his back arched, hissing and spatting at the dog. I put the musket to my shoulder and took careful aim. I squeezed the trigger and heard a loud roar as the pain went through my shoulder. I landed on the ground with the musket on top of me. All I could see was smoke. I got up and brushed myself off. I could hear the dog barking trail in the distance. I went over to the fallen log and there were deep claw marks in the log left by the big cat as he left it. To me this was an indication that I may have hit it. All at once I heard the dog barking tree again. I began running toward the barking. When I got to the edge of the woods I could see the dog had the catamount treed in the middle of the field. I ran over to the tree and there he was on a limb about twenty feet off the ground. He was hissing and spatting his paw at me and the dog. I didn't have any more ammunition so I pulled out my penknife and opened the blade. And there I stood under the tree with only my dog and penknife and an empty musket wondering what to do. Finally I decided to go to the edge of the field and see if I could call my sister. I ran to the edge of the field and began to scream for Minnie. Finally she heard me and answered. She said, "What are you screaming about?". We were so far from one another that it was hard to understand each other. I was screaming, "Bring me some ammunition". Finally she said OK and then was silent. I ran back to the tree with my penknife drawn ready to do my best if that thing pounced on me. I was counting heavily on the dog helping me out. Finally I heard Minnie screaming from the edge of the woods. She had the ammunition but was afraid to bring it out to me. I ran back to where she stood at the edge of the woods and got the ammunition. She was crying and said that she was going to tell on me. I was not allowed to take the gun out alone. I took the ammunition and loaded the old muzzle loader. I didn't know how much powder to put in so I just guessed at it. After loading the gun I went back to the tree in the center of the field. The catamount was still in the tree hissing at the dog. And the dog was still barking and carrying on. I got directly under the cat and raised the gun vertically. It was easier to hold that way. I waited until the big cat opened his mouth for a big hiss and then let him have it right in the mouth. Again I didn't see him come tumbling out of the tree as I was again lying on the ground surrounded in smoke. I heard the dog barking again in the direction of my sister and this time I got to my feet a little faster. As I started toward the edge of the woods the barking had stopped and I could hear growls and yips. I could also hear my sister screaming. I then saw that the dog and catamount were in the ditch surrounding the field next to the woods. I knew then that I had hit the catamount but he wasn't dead yet. By the time I got to the ditch the dog was finishing him off. I put my arm around Minnie and begged her not to tell on me as we both stood staring into the ditch at the big cat. I had called the dog off and he was now standing beside us wagging his tail and panting. Every once in a while he would look at the catamount and wag his tail and bark as if to say, we got the best of you. We left the catamount lying in the ditch as we began walking back through the woods toward home. Minnie promised not to tell on me and helped me put the gun and ammunition away when we got home. Dad later found the decomposing catamount in the ditch and wondered who had killed it. Like a good sister Minnie kept her word and never told, however, I think my father figured it out when he later found the muzzle loader hanging on the wall unloaded, but he never said anything about it. Sister Minnie died a short time later at the age of twelve.

 

 

Notes for Arsie Belle Brister

      NAME: The "Children of Mt. Soma" book by Gertrude J. Stephens lists Arsie Belle's name as Arabell.

 

      Children of Fielding Montague and Arsie Belle Brister were as follows:

      64         i           Frank David4 Montague , born 1890 in Henry Clay Twp., Fayette Co., PA, USA; died 1967 in Addison, Somerset Co., PA, USA; buried 1967 in Addison Cemetery, Somerset Co., PA, USA. He married  Viola Sue , born 1887 in <Henry Clay Twp., Fayette Co., PA, USA>; died 1954 in Addison, Somerset Co., PA, USA; buried 1954 in Addison Cemetery, Somerset Co., PA, USA.

Frank Montague circa 1894

 

+    65         ii           Goldia Hannah4 Montague , born 17 Mar . She married Walter Aaron Beachy .

+    66         iii          Benjamin William4 Montague , born 15 Apr 1893 in Henry Clay Twp., Fayette Co., PA, USA. He married Eva Mae Miller .

+    67         iv          Ray Fielding4 Montague , born 1895 in Henry Clay Twp., Fayette Co., PA, USA. He married (1) Nettie Jane Rodeheaver . He married (2) Margaret J. Rodeheaver .

Thea Belle, Nettie Jane, & Ray Fielding Montague                 Margaret “Teen”

 

+    68         v          Skiles Farwell4 Montague , born 6 Nov 1901 in Henry Clay Twp., Fayette Co., PA, USA. He married Leah Belle Crawford .

 

Daily American, Somerset, PA, Friday, February 25, 1983

Montague house: Always full

Area Personality

By Mary Ream

City Editor

     The Montagues house in Addison Township was always full.  But not just full of Montagues. The faces were just as likely to be unfamiliar.

      “We always had” strangers around,” recalls Leah Belle Montague, 68, matriarch of the constantly changing household. “We never turned anyone away.”

     The four Montague children were encouraged to bring their friends home for a meal or to spend the night. Leah says her husband, Skiles, who died in 1976, was “so sweet to teenagers, but he told them they had to tell their mothers first.”

     In the morning, to find out how much breakfast to fix, Leah would count the shoes.  There was a large crowd for dinner every Sunday. It was normal to have 40-50 people there for Thanksgiving dinner.

     Nearly 20 years ago, she took in four other children whose mother wasn’t able to care for them. Leah Belle kept them for three years, providing them with food and clothing and seeing that they were properly trained and attending school. Then, one day without notice, their mother came and took them away.

     Although it broke their hearts, the Montagues let the children go with their natural mother. Last summer, one of the boys, now grown and married with a baby of his own, appeared on Leah Belle’s front porch just to visit. He had stopped to tell her how much she had influenced his life in his brief stay with her.

     Over the years, she also took care of 14 different elderly people, none of them relatives, who didn’t want to go to a nursing home and had no place to go. Some were lovely, some cantankerous. Only one ever paid anything toward his keep.

     “I’ve always had a houseful,” says Leah, smiling as she remembers the noise and confusion. Extra mouths meant more work in the kitchen. Did it play her out?

     “I loved to work,” she says, adding confidentially, “I was real heavy, then, too, and I felt better than I do now.”       

     Supporting such an extended family had to strain the family budge. But Leah made the most of what she had on hand. The Montagues had oatmeal and flour ground from the grain they raised on the farm, and filled the canning cupboards with produce from their large garden.

     Leah regularly baked 100 loaves of bread each week, and sold most of it, along with homemade butter she had churned,  jars of jelly, and sometimes potato salad and other sought-after country-fresh foods. Her day regularly began at 5 or 6 a.m.

     The Montagues had 60 bee hives, and sold well over 1,000 pounds of honey in a season. People from the Confluence and Addison areas, including those living around Yough Lake, and even as far away as Pittsburgh,  drove for miles to the farm, and back the dirt road to the house for their weekly supply of bread and butter.

     Leah’s husband, who worked as a taxidermist, blacksmith, and farmer, among many other jobs, often helped her with the work. He could bake bread and even embroidered. In turn Leah did her share of farm work.

     “I was busy all the time,” she says, “but I sure enjoyed it.”

     She also served as a midwife for many years, and delivered hundreds of babies. “They were all boys but two,” she recalls.

    Even with all the commotion in her household. Leah kept control of the situation. She believed in discipline. “I never had any trouble from any of my kids… Children today are left go.  Parents go away and let them alone. That’s why they are the way they are today.”

     She has four children: Skiles pf Philadelphia; Tom, living in the Morgantown, W. Va., area; Ruth Bollinger, New York; and Eleanor Burkett, on the home farm at Addison RD 1. There are 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

     During the thanksgiving snowstorm of 1974, Leah’s husband and grown children took the tractor and went to Route 40 and the other roadways, collecting people who were stranded, and brought them back to the warmth and safety of the Montague farmhouse.

     “I had just baked 20 loaves of bread,” Leah remembers, “and I cooked a big pot of  beans and roasted a lot of meat.” Then they passed out blankets and everyone found a place to sleep, most of them on the floor.  Altogether, there were 68 people, both family and strangers, squeezed into the house until the roads were cleared and they could shovel out their cars and go home.

     Leah, a charter member of the Confluence Church of the Nazarene, continues to send regular contributions to her church, even though she has spent the past two months as a patient at Monongalia General Hospital in Morgantown, where she underwent a skin graft and othe treatment on her left leg due to diabetes.

     Her family has never known her to fight or argue. When the conversation becomes controversial , she’ll simply say, “You eat – I’ll starve.”

     She was born Leah Belle Crawford. Her birthplace in Summerfield and the home where she grew up in Watsondale  are both now covered by Yough Lake. Except for the five years when the family lived in Michigan, she’s spent all her life in the Addison Township area, living on the farm for the past 46 years.

     Leah is anxious to return to her more active life on the farm. She’s not used to being inactive. “I was busy all the time,” she says.

 

Birthplace of Skiles Farwell Montague

Located on US 40 across from Glisan’s Restaurant

 

      69         vi          James Henry4 Montague , born 1906 in Addison Twp., Somerset Co., PA, USA; died 1946 in Star Junction, Fayette Co., PA, USA; buried 1946 in Addison Cemetery, Somerset Co., PA, USA.

James Henry Montague at his log cabin on the Braddock Trail in Addison, Twp

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21. Amanda Jane3 Mastin  (Susan Mildred2 Montague, David1), born 12 Sep 1849 in , Spotsylvania Co., VA, USA. She married  John Sorrell .

 

      Children of Amanda Jane Mastin and John Sorrell were as follows:

+    70         i           Luella4 Sorrell  married John Battle Curtis .

 

27. George William3 Montague  (David2, David1), born 10 May 1861 in Greenfield Twp., Fairfield Co., OH, USA. He married in 1884, Martha J. Alsforts , born May 1862 in , OH, USA.

 

      Children of George William Montague and Martha J. Alsforts were as follows:

      71         i           Grover C.4 Montague , born Jun 1884 in , Fairfield Co., OH, USA.

      72         ii           Olie O.4 Montague , born Apr 1887 in , Fairfield Co., OH, USA.

 

28. Charles McClelen3 Montague  (David2, David1), born 14 Oct 1863 in Greenfield Twp., Fairfield Co., OH, USA. He married in 1895, Mabel M. Arnett , born Feb 1876 in , OH, USA.

 

      Children of Charles McClelen Montague and Mabel M. Arnett were as follows:

      73         i           Edison4 Montague , born Mar 1896 in , Fairfield Co., OH, USA.

      74         ii           Charles4 Montague , born May 1897 in , Fairfield Co., OH, USA.

 

30. Nora Belle3 Montague  (David2, David1), born 14 Dec 1867 in Greenfield Twp., Fairfield Co., OH, USA; died 12 Nov 1943 in Liberty Twp., Licking Co., OH, USA; buried  in Wesley Cemetery, Fairfield Co., OH, USA. She married on 25 Dec 1895 in , Fairfield Co., OH, USA, John Wesley Foust , born 24 Oct 1868 in , Fairfield Co., OH, USA; died 30 Jun 1944 in Lancaster, Fairfield Co., OH, USA.

 

      Children of Nora Belle Montague and John Wesley Foust were as follows:

      75         i           Jacob Vallie David4 Foust , born 6 Nov 1897 in , Licking Co., OH, USA; died 17 Jun 1959; buried  in Carroll, Fairfield Co., OH, USA. He married  in Circleville, Pickaway Co., OH, USA, Sylvia Edith Redd .

      76         ii           Mary Olive4 Foust , born 1 Jan 1900 in , Fairfield Co., OH, USA; died Jun 1976 in Circleville, Pickaway Co., OH, USA. She married  Elmer J. Barr .

      77         iii          Florence Leona4 Foust , born 18 Sep 1902 in , Fairfield Co., OH. She married on 1 Dec 1920 in Lancaster, Fairfield Co., OH, USA, Edward Rutter Shaner , born 7 May 1895 in , Fairfield Co., OH, USA; died 12 April 1998 in Thurston, Fairfield Co., OH, USA.

      78         iv          John Rolland4 Foust , born 9 Feb 1905 in , Fairfield Co., OH, USA; died 21 Mar 1905 in , Fairfield Co., OH, USA; buried  in Wesley Cemetery, Fairfield Co., OH, USA.

      79         v          Margaret Marie4 Foust , born 15 Mar 1906 in , Fairfield Co., OH, USA; died 30 Jul 1971 in , WV, USA; buried  in Wesley Cemetery, Fairfield Co., OH, USA.

      80         vi          Mildred Rosalie4 Foust , born 25 Oct 1909 in , Fairfield Co., OH, USA; died 19 Oct 1930; buried  in Wesley Cemetery, Fairfield Co., OH, USA.

      81         vii         Emmet Waldo4 Foust , born 17 Jul 1912 in , Fairfield Co., OH, USA; died 24 Nov 1913 in , Fairfield Co., OH, USA; buried  in Wesley Cemetery, Fairfield Co., OH, USA.

 

31. Sarah Helen3 Montague  (David2, David1), born 13 Apr 1870 in Greenfield Twp., Fairfield Co., OH, USA. She married in 1887 in , OH, USA, Sylvester N. Reed , born Feb 1862 in , OH, USA.

 

      Children of Sarah Helen Montague and Sylvester N. Reed were as follows:

      82         i           Tillie Ellen4 Reed , born Jun 1888 in , Fairfield Co., OH, USA.

      83         ii           Mintie4 Reed , born Jan 1892 in , Fairfield Co., OH, USA.

      84         iii          Clara May4 Reed , born Jun 1894 in , Fairfield Co., OH, USA.

 

32. Mary Ellen3 Montague  (David2, David1), born 16 Apr 1872 in Greenfield Twp., Fairfield Co., OH, USA; died 20 Sep 1949. She married  William John Bates , born 17 Jun 1863; died 4 Apr 1945.

 

      Children of Mary Ellen Montague and William John Bates were as follows:

      85         i           Paul Mountny4 Bates , born 9 Jan 1893 in , OH, USA; died 11 Jun 1981.

      86         ii           Hugh Merle4 Bates , born 23 Oct 1895 in , OH, USA. He married  Virgie Rosina Barton .

      87         iii          Orville Miller4 Bates , born 30 Mar 1898 in , OH, USA; died 18 Oct 1975. He married  Edna Hodgins .

      88         iv          Raymond Francis4 Bates , born 10 Oct 1900 in , OH, USA. He married  Wilma Ann Eichwald .

      89         v          William John4 Bates (Jr.) , born 19 Jan 1903 in , OH, USA; died 17 Jan 1975. He married  Margaret Marie Demascola .

 

Generation 4

 

50. Minnie Bell4 Montague  (John W.3, Fielding2, David1), born 8 Dec 1885. died 12 Nov 1978. She married  Henderson McIntyre .

 

      Children of Minnie Bell Montague and Henderson McIntyre were as follows:

      90         i           Mary Ruth5 McIntyre  

Henry Rodahaver, Ross Dix, Doris Whitney, Alden Whitney, Gladys McIntyre, Beth Rodahaver

 

      91         ii           Doris Montague5 McIntyre She married Alden Whitney

Doris with husband Alden Whitney

      92         iii          Robert Henderson5 McIntyre

Charles “Bud” Seiler, Robert “Bob” McIntyre, Gladys McIntyre, Beverly Glass-Seiler, Alden Whitney, Doris McIntyre-Whitney

 

51. Nellie Gray4 Montague  (John W.3, Fielding2, David1), born 26 Sep 1887. She married  James K. McCune .

 

      Children of Nellie Gray Montague and James K. McCune were as follows:

      93         i           Margaret Ruth5 McCune  

      94         ii           Catherine Faye5 McCune  

      95         iii          Geraldine Elaine5 McCune  

      96         iv          James Montague5 McCune  

 

53. Cora Lucy4 Montague  (John W.3, Fielding2, David1) married  William Acklin Schaefer .

John “Jack” Acklin Schaefer, Janet Schaefer-Densmore-Reddy, Mildred LaRue Schaefer-Scrip, Bernadine Glass-hawkins

 

      Children of Cora Lucy Montague and William Acklin Schaefer were as follows:

      97         i           John Acklin5 Schafer  

      98         ii           Bess Annette5 Schafer  

      99         iii          Mary Elizabeth5 Schafer  

 

54. Mary Elizabeth4 Montague  (John W.3, Fielding2, David1), born 16 Jun 1894 in , Fayette Co., PA, USA; died 8 Jun 1965 in Uniontown, Fayette Co., PA, USA. She married  Roy Wayne Cale , born 13 Mar 1892; died 29 Mar 1942 in Uniontown, Fayette Co., PA, USA.

 

      Children of Mary Elizabeth Montague and Roy Wayne Cale were as follows:

      100       i           Donald Elwood5 Cale  

      101       ii           Floyd Charles5 Cale  

      102       iii          Velda Elaine5 Cale  

      103       iv          Marion Videll5 Cale  

      104       v          Alton Irwin5 Cale  

      105       vi          Roy Wayne5 Cale  

 

55. Kathryn Grace4 Montague  (John W.3, Fielding2, David1), born 2 Jul 1896 in , Fayette Co., PA, USA; died 1988 in Uniontown, Fayette Co., PA, USA; buried 1988 in Uniontown, Fayette Co., PA, USA. She married  Carten R. Glass , born 1901; died 1991 in Uniontown, Fayette Co., PA, USA; buried 1991 in Uniontown, Fayette Co., PA, USA.

Kathryn & Carten

 

      Children of Kathryn Grace Montague and Carten R. Glass were as follows:

      106       i           Bernadine Eloise5 Glass , born 16 Aug 1926. She married on 8 Feb 1950, Charles E. Hawkins , born 8 Apr 1915; died 22 Nov 1989.

Bernadine & Charles

 

+    107       ii           Beverly Jane5 Glass , born 2 Jun 1929. She married Charles H. Seiler .

 

56. Bess4 Montague  (John W.3, Fielding2, David1), born 1888 in , Fayette Co., PA, USA. She married  William Rodahaver .

 

      Children of Bess Montague and William Rodahaver were as follows:

      108       i           William Darwin5 Rodahaver  

      109       ii           Henry Harrison5 Rodahaver  

 

57. John Edward4 Montague  (John W.3, Fielding2, David1), born 5 Oct 1900 in Henry Clay Twp., Fayette Co., PA, USA; died 1980 in Uniontown, Fayette Co., PA, USA. He married  Beatrice Thomas , born 8 Jun 1914.

 

      Children of John W. Montague (Jr.) and Beatrice Thomas were as follows:

      110       i           Donna Faye5 Montague  

      111       ii           Ruth5 Montague  

 

58. Carrie Farwell4 Montague  (John W.3, Fielding2, David1), born 16 Aug 1903 in Henry Clay Twp., Fayette Co., PA, USA. She married on 15 Apr 1926 in Uniontown, Fayette Co., PA, USA, John Bryson Schaefer , born 11 Nov 1903 in Charleroi, Washington Co., PA, USA; died 9 Sep 1985 in Uniontown, Fayette Co., PA, USA.

 

Notes for Carrie Farwell Montague

      SOURCE: Only the first four children of John Montague were listed in the "Descendants of Peter Montague" book. The rest were given to me by Carrie Farwell Montague. The information was taken from a family Bible which she had in her possession.

 

Notes for John Bryson Schaefer

      ADDRESS: 380 Bow St. P.O. Box 212 Stockdale, PA PHONE: 412/938-7206

 

      Children of Carrie Farwell Montague and John Bryson Schaefer were as follows:

+    112       i           Mildred LaRue5 Schaefer , born 14 May 1927 in Charleroi, Washington Co., PA, USA. She married Peter Charles Scrip .

 

59. Mildred Ruth4 Montague  (John W.3, Fielding2, David1), born 1 May 1907 in , Fayette Co., PA, USA. She married  John Guthrie .

 

      Children of Mildred Ruth Montague and John Guthrie were as follows:

      113       i           John Carten5 Guthrie  

John and wife Jerry

 

61. Nina4 Watson  (Annie3 Montague, Fielding2, David1) married  Gerald Rudd .

      Children of Nina Watson and Gerald Rudd were as follows:

      114       i           Richard5 Rudd  

      115       ii           Jack5 Rudd  

      116       iii          Helen5 Rudd  

 

65. Goldia Hannah4 Montague  (Fielding3, Fielding2, David1), born 17 Mar . She married  Walter Aaron Beachy .

Goldia Hannah Montague with her students at the Newberry School House.

 

Skiles, Goldia, James

Notes for Walter Aaron Beachy

      ADDRESS: 2290 William Penn Hwy. Wilkinsburg, PA

Walt & Gold

 

      Children of Goldia Hannah Montague and Walter Aaron Beachy were as follows:

      117       i           Walter Aaron5 Beachy (Jr.)  married  Helen (---)

Junior Beachy with his family

.

Ruth Montague, Fielding Montague, Skiles Montague, Walter Beachy, Robert Montague

 

+    118       ii           Betty5 Beachy  married Louellen Bean .

Betty Beachy and Jim Montague

 

66. Benjamin William4 Montague  (Fielding3, Fielding2, David1), born 15 Apr 1893 in Henry Clay Twp., Fayette Co., PA, USA; died 29 Sep 1966 in Wheeling, Marshall Co., WV, USA; buried 2 Oct 1966 in Addison Cemetery, Somerset Co., PA, USA. He married in 1917, Eva Mae Miller , born 2 Apr 1896 in , Somerset Co., PA, USA; died 1982; buried 1982 in Addison Cemetery, Somerset Co., PA, USA, daughter of Simon Miller  and Mary E. Fike .

Ben Montague with his family in front of his store on US 40

Eva Mae Miller Montague and Benjamin William Montague

 

      Children of Benjamin William Montague and Eva Mae Miller were as follows:

+    119       i           Paul William5 Montague , born 12 Jan 1918. He married Betty Jane Ditto .

Betty & Paul

 

      120       ii           Forrest Fielding5 Montague , born 31 Jan 1920; died 8 Oct 1926; buried 12 Oct 1926 in Addison Cemetery, Somerset Co., PA, USA.

+    121       iii          Goldie Mae5 Montague , born 26 Sep 1921. She married (1) Robert  Dennison (2) Stanley Walden (3) Frank Adams .

Stanley Walden

 

+    122       iv          Peggy Lou5 Montague , born 26 Sep 1927. She married Donald Eugene Pletcher .

 

      123       v          Robert Ray5 Montague (Sgt.) , born 12 Apr 1929; died 16 Nov 1984 in Ormond Beach, Volusia Co., FL, USA; buried 20 Nov 1984 in Addison Cemetery, Somerset Co., PA, USA. He married  (1) Martha Post (2) Maude Hampton (3) Virginia Leigh Healy ,9 Nov 1958 in Mims, FL, USA born 8 Oct 1940 in New York, NY, USA.

Ginger

                                Sgt. U.S. Army 100% Disabled Veteran (Paraplegic)

.

Eva & Bob

                                  NOTE!  Hi Fielding, 

                                        Robert died after waging a truly courageous battle against bladder cancer on November 16, 1984 in our home in Ormond Beach, Florida.  He died (as he requested of me) in his own home, in his own bed, with no medical apparatus around him and with me there with him.
Bob loved to fish, gab, play the guitar  and sing, drink beer and drive on the beach at Daytona.   He loved to watch the stock car races on the beach at Daytona and then  when the Speedway was built he went to all the races at the Daytona Speedway.  He knew the founder of the Speedway and Nascar  (Big Bill France, Sr.) when Bill France was owner of a gas station that he  (Bob) frequented in the early  to mid '50s.  We had a small place on Lake Kerr  in the Ocala National Forest where Bob spent Thursday through Sunday  fishing,  partying, playing his guitar and singing with his forest friends  .   He did this for 16 years.
Robert Ray Montague  may have been a Sgt in the Army but if he was it was brief.   He told me that after he became a Sgt. he got in a fight and they took away the Sgt rank and he was demoted to Corporal and was a Corporal when he was hurt and then retired from the service.

Ginger

Skiles Montague and Robert Montague

 

67. Ray Fielding4 Montague  (Fielding3, Fielding2, David1), born 1895 in Henry Clay Twp., Fayette Co., PA, USA; died 1957 in Addison Twp., Somerset Co., PA, USA; buried 1957 in Addison Cemetery, Somerset Co., PA, USA. He married (1)  Nettie Jane Rodeheaver , born 1898 in <Somerfield, Somerset Co., PA, USA>; died 1925; buried 1925 in Addison Cemetery, Somerset Co., PA, USA, daughter of Samuel Rodeheaver  and M

argaret Sisler .  He married (2)  Margaret J. Rodeheaver , born 1911 in <Somerfield, Somerset Co., PA, USA>; died 1966; buried 1966 in Addison Cemetery, Somerset Co., PA, USA, daughter of Samuel Rodeheaver  and Margaret Sisler .

 

Notes for Ray Fielding Montague

      ADDRESS: RFD #1 Addison, PA 15411

      The old saying about history repeating itself came true when the Somerfield bridge - carrying US Route 40 across the Youghiogheny Lake - was opened on August 15, 1947. The first person across was Ray Fielding Montague, operator of a store in the vicinity. In 1818 - 129 years ago - the first person across the old stone bridge over the Youghiogheny River at Somerfield, Pa. was Mr. Montague's great-grandfather David Montague, driver of a stage coach between Cumberland, Md. and Brownsville, Pa. The stage coach man lived at the foot of Chestnut Ridge on a property that remains in the family to this day. The old stone bridge, known as the "Great Crossings Bridge," was begun in 1809, and was opened on July 11, 1818. A lot of changes have been made in the span of years that came between the "firsts" that came between great-grandfather and great-grandson. In the early 19th century David Montague was high on the seat of his stage coach, with the reins of several horses in his hands. When Ray F. Montague went across, with his eight month old granddaughter, Linda Rae Prinkey, beside him, he controlled at the touch of his hand a machine many times stronger in horsepower. The stone bridge spanned only the river; the new highway bridge carries the road high above what will be a vast reservoir created by the Confluence dam.

 

Notes for Margaret J. Rodeheaver

      !NAME Nickname: "Teen"

 

      Children of Ray Fielding Montague and Nettie Jane Rodeheaver were as follows:

+    124       i           Thea Belle5 Montague , born 23 Mar 1921 in Confluence, Somerset Co., PA, USA. She married Melvin Prinkey .

Mickey & Thea Belle

 

68. Skiles Farwell4 Montague  (Fielding3, Fielding2, David1), born 6 Nov 1901 in Henry Clay Twp., Fayette Co., PA, USA; died 5 Jan 1976 in Morgantown, Monongalia Co., WV, USA; buried 8 Jan 1976 in Addison Cemetery, Somerset Co., PA, USA. He married on 25 Dec 1932 in Mt. Pleasant, Isabella Co., MI, USA, Leah Belle Crawford , born 19 Dec 1914 in Addison Twp., Somerset Co., PA, USA; died 3 May 1988 in Waynesburg, Greene Co., PA, USA; buried 6 May 1988 in Addison Cemetery, Somerset Co., PA, USA, daughter of Hamilton Jacob B. Crawford  and Leah Myrtle Havner .

The Hamilton Crawford Family

Elmer, Ham, Ted, Myrtle, Arnold, Ida, Leah, Nellie, Mina

 

 

Notes for Skiles Farwell Montague

      !NAME: Nickname: "Skinny"

ADDRESS: RFD #1 Addison, PA 15411 PHONE: 814/395-3357.

 

 

Skiles Farwell Montague & Leah Belle Crawford Montague

       

******ORIGIN AND ANTIQUITY OF THE NAME MONTAGUE******

       

      The name Montague is one of the oldest surnames in existance. It came to France with the Northmen from Scandinavia and thence to England with Drogo in 1066 from Normandy, and originated in the Latin de monte acuto, meaning "of or from a sharp or pointed mountain" [a mountain peak]. It has been written in various forms as de Monte Acuto, Monteacuto, Montacute, Montagute, Montaigut, Montaigu, Montagu, Mountagu, Mountague, Montague. There is a mountain in the Pyrenees of considerable height called Montacuto. In the department of Aisne, in France, may be seen the ruins of an old feudal Castle, named Montaigu, situated in a town of the same name. This castle was an important fortress in the tenth century. It was besieged and taken by Louis d'Outre-mer in 948, was twice captured by the English, once in 1375 and again in 1424, and was finally taken by Charles VI in 1444. There was also a strong fortress of the name of Montaigu, in Vendee, that was twice besieged in the uprising of 1793. There are several other places in France bearing the name of Montaigu; but that from which the English family sprang was Montagu-les-Bois, in the district of Coutances, in Normandy. Of this place one writer says, "Its ancient Lords were famous in the middle ages." In France there were Lords of Montagu, Counts of Chalon, and Eudes; there was Pierre Guerin de Montaigu, Grand Master of the Knights of St. John of Jerusalem in 1208; there was Gilles Aycelin de Montaigut Archbishop of Rouen, and the founder of the college of Montagu at Paris, which existed from 1314 till about 1850. Two brothers of the family of this Archbishop attained the dignity of Cardinals. The name Montagu is a word of three syllables, pronounced Mont-a-gue, and has no connection with the name of two syllables Mon-Tague, which is a corruption of the Irish name Mac Teague, meaning the son of Teague. Montague a thousand years ago in Normandy was spelled Montagu. In the Doomsday book of William the Conquorer (1066) it is spelled Montagud, the "d" silent. The early generations in England spelled the name in Latin, Montacute. This was caused Camden says, on account of continuous wars with France, there was a hatred of anything that was French. In English records of the 14th, 15th, and 16th centuries, the name is often printed Mountague. In early records in America and upon tombstones it is spelled Mountague. Co. records of Spotts and Orange Va., have the name Mountague and Montecue. The name of Peter Montague on the Va. Muster roll of 1624 is spelled Petter Montecue. [Montecue and Montigue are simply a mis-spell.] The old Peerages in England have the name variously Mountague, Montague and Montagu. The titled families however have invaribly spelled the name Montagu. This includes the Viscounts Montagu, the Dukes of Montagu, the Earls of Halifax and Sandwich and the Dukes of Manchester, and they undoubtedly have the most ancient way of spelling it. The final "e" as the name is commonly spelled, adds nothing to it, though from long usage one may be as correct as the other.

The children of Skiles Farwell Montague & Leah Belle Crawford Montague.

Elenora Elizabeth, Ruth Hannah, Skiles Fielding, Thomas James

 

      Children of Skiles Farwell Montague and Leah Belle Crawford were as follows:

+    125       i           Skiles Fielding5 Montague (Sgt.) , born 15 Aug 1933 in Addison Twp., Somerset Co., PA, USA. He married (1) Charlotte Vern Buehrig . He married (2) Janet Rosa Hamel .

+    126       ii           Ruth Hannah5 Montague , born 20 Mar 1938 in Addison Twp., Somerset Co., PA, USA. She married Robert Thomas Oliver Bollinger .

 Dear Fielding,

          You asked me to write some stories about our childhood for your book. These are        some of my fondest memories from our childhood.

          Fielding you , Bob Nicholson , & I were the three musketeers. You were not only my brother, you were my best friend. I will always remember how close the three of us  were. Bob was my brother too. We had a lot of good times with our Science Club. Filling Bunny Day’s teeth & cutting up frogs & operating on the pig & snakes. Remember when the bridge at Somerfield opened up. Tom was 5, I was 10, and you were 15. We sat on the bank by Cornish’s and watched Uncle Ray and Linda go across. That was 54 years ago, 1948.

           Remember when we made our own zoo out of the farm animals & tried to charge people to see them.

           Remember when we made mud pies out of mud & eggs from the hen house and mud coffee and fed it to Frankie Frazee and mom spanked us for it.

           “Easter”  Pappy hooked up the wagon, Mom packed homemade bread & Butter, Easter eggs, salt, something to drink and we went to the ramp patch on Gobblers Knob and had a picnic. We had great fun together as a family. Pappy always hid the eggs before we woke and we had to find them before going to church. We didn’t have lots of money but we had lots of love and God.

           Remember when the stray dog killed the chickens and Pap got mad , so you & I gave the dog a trial and found him guilty and hanged him under the pine tree and then got scared and screamed for Mom. She cut him down but it was too late.

           Remember when we played church under the porch and you were the preacher. The Lord is still the source of my strength.

            Remember Bob’s and my wedding night. You and Tom tried to set a trap for us at Pete’s cabin and spy on us. We had 44 blessed & happy years together. We loved each other more every year. I will never love anyone else. There is none in this world as good & sweet as he was. God is so lucky to have him in his hand in Heaven. He is playing trumpet with Gabriel.

           Bob’s and my first Thanksgiving as a family. We went home to have Thanksgiving with the family. Pap always liked to play jokes on people so he thought he would play one on his new son-in-law so he put the whole leg & thigh on Bob’s plate and to his surprise Bob ate it all. He got a big kick out of that. He never left him forget it.

             From the time we went to Listonburg grade school together until you went away to college we were inseparable. You, me, & Bob Nicholson. We were the trhee musketeers.

Love,

Ruth

             

            

+    127       iii          Thomas James5 Montague , born 15 Feb 1943 in Addison Twp., Somerset Co., PA, USA. He married Carol Ann Crisson .

+    128       iv          Elenora Elizabeth5 Montague , born 1 Sep 1950 in Confluence, Somerset Co., PA, USA. She married Robert Leonard Burkett .

 

Skiles & Leah Montague with their children Skiles, Ruth, Tom,& Elenora

 

70. Luella4 Sorrell  (Amanda Jane3 Mastin, Susan Mildred2 Montague, David1) married  John Battle Curtis .

 

      Children of Luella Sorrell and John Battle Curtis were as follows:

      129       i           Julia Theresa5 Curtis  

 

Generation 5

 

107. Beverly Jane5 Glass  (Kathryn Grace4 Montague, John W.3, Fielding2, David1), born 2 Jun 1929. She married on 9 Oct 1946, Charles H. Seiler , born 28 Dec 1925; died 15 Jun 1997.

Charles & Hwa Cha  –  Bud & Beverly   – Marcie & Terry  

Notes for Beverly Jane Glass

      ADDRESS: 1118 Barbados, Ave. Orlando, FL 32825

 

      Children of Beverly Jane Glass and Charles H. Seiler were as follows:

+    130       i           Terry Alan6 Seiler , born 23 Sep 1947. He married Marcella Anne Grimes .

+    131       ii           Charles Carten6 Seiler , born 9 Nov 1953. He married Hwa Cha Shin .

 

112. Mildred LaRue5 Schaefer  (Carrie Farwell4 Montague, John W.3, Fielding2, David1), born 14 May 1927 in Charleroi, Washington Co., PA, USA. She married on 23 Nov 1946 in Chaleroi, Washington Co., PA, USA, Peter Charles Scrip , born 12 Jul 1924 in Allenport, Washington Co., PA, USA; died 16 Aug 1984 in Chaleroi, Washington Co., PA, USA.

 

      Children of Mildred LaRue Schaefer and Peter Charles Scrip were as follows:

      132       i           Sharon6 Scrip , born 8 May 1949 in Chaleroi, Washington Co., PA, USA. She married  Ronald Nicholson .

+    133       ii           Marcy Lynn6 Scrip , born 2 Jan 1962 in Chaleroi, Washington Co., PA, USA. She married Ritchie Walker .

 

118. Betty5 Beachy  (Goldia Hannah4 Montague, Fielding3, Fielding2, David1) married  Louellen Bean .

 

      Children of Betty Beachy and Louellen Bean were as follows:

      134       i           William Montague6 Bean  

      135       ii           Roberta6 Bean  

      136       iii          Holly6 Bean  

 

119. Paul William5 Montague  (Benjamin William4, Fielding3, Fielding2, David1), born 12 Jan 1918. He married  Betty Jane Ditto , born 12 Jan 1922.

 

Notes for Paul William Montague

      ADDRESS: 8375 Wilson Mill Rd. Chesterland, OH 44026 PHONE: 216/729-4547

 1500 Evergreen #42 Mission, TX 58575 201/585-0997

 

      Children of Paul William Montague and Betty Jane Ditto were as follows:

+    137       i           William Paul6 Montague , born 16 Jul 1947. He married (1) Darla Dory . He married (2) Monica Mary Morton .

 

Bill Montague

 

+    138       ii           James Allen6 Montague , born 13 Jan 1949. He married Barbara Morehouse .

 

Jim & Barb

 

 

 

 

121. Goldie Mae5 Montague  (Benjamin William4, Fielding3, Fielding2, David1), born 26 Sep 1921; died May

 1998. She married  (1) Robert Dennison (2) Stanley Walden (3) Frank Adams .

Dennis with Frank & Goldie

Notes for Frank Adams

      ADDRESS: 1201 Beechwood Lane Tacoma, GA 30577

 

      Children of Goldie Mae Montague and Frank Adams were as follows:

      139       i           Dennis6 Adams , born 2 Apr .

       Notes for Dennis Adams:

                       Dennis was born to Goldie Montague &  Stanley Walden. He changed his name to Adams after his mother married Frank Adams.

 

122. Peggy Lou5 Montague  (Benjamin William4, Fielding3, Fielding2, David1), born 26 Sep 1927. She married  Donald Eugene Pletcher , born 15 Feb 1928.

Peggy & Don

 Notes for Donald Eugene Pletcher

      ADDRESS: P.O. Box 84 Valley Grove, WV 26060 PHONE: 304/547-1239

 

      Children of Peggy Lou Montague and Donald Eugene Pletcher were as follows:

      140       i           Donna Lou6 Pletcher , born 7 Dec 1953. She married  Clyde Eugene Smith

.

Donna & Clyde

 

      141       ii           Debbie Sue6 Pletcher , born 19 Oct 1957. She married  Guy Patrick Clambacher .

Debbie & Guy with their two daughters Patricia & Kelly

 

124. Thea Belle5 Montague  (Ray Fielding4, Fielding3, Fielding2, David1), born 23 Mar 1921 in Confluence, Somerset Co., PA, USA. She married  Melvin Prinkey , born 9 May 1922; died 13 Mar 1981, son of William Prinkey  and Bessie Savage .

 

Notes for Melvin Prinkey

      !NAME: Nickname "Mickey"

 

      Children of Thea Belle Montague and Melvin Prinkey were as follows:

      142       i           Linda Rae6 Prinkey , born 8 Feb 1947 in Confluence, Somerset Co., PA, USA.

Linda

      143       ii           John Victor6 Prinkey , born 1 Apr 1950.

John

      144       iii          William Ray6 Prinkey , born 3 Nov 1955.

Bill

 

 

Skiles Fielding Montague & Janet Rosa Hamel Montague

 

125. Skiles Fielding5 Montague (Sgt.)  (Skiles Farwell4, Fielding3, Fielding2, David1), born 15 Aug 1933 in Addison Twp., Somerset Co., PA, USA. He married (1) on 14 Jun 1953 in Keesler AFB, Harrison Co., MS, USA, divorced , Charlotte Vern Buehrig , born 23 Aug 1930 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA, USA, daughter of Albert August Buehrig  and Charlotte Josephine Horstman .  He married (2) on 15 Dec 1979 in Darby, PA,

 

Charlotte & Albert Buehrig with their two daughters Charlotte & Barbara

 

Janet Rosa Hamel , born 28 Jul 1943 in Portsmouth, Rockingham Co., NH, USA, daughter of Albert Gerald Hamel  and Evadel Esther Worcester .

 

Irene, Al, Del, & Jan

 

 

                                 Skiles Fielding Montague     Charlotte Vern Buehrig          Janet Rosa Hamel

 

Notes for Skiles Fielding Montague (Sgt.)

      ADDRESS: 1016 Main St. Darby, PA 19023 PHONE: 610/461-6861 E-MAIL: montague@juno.com HOMEPAGE: http://www.montague.org/

Winter home in Florida: ADDRESS: Casa Loma 109 50th. Ave. Terrace E. Bradenton, FL 34203 PHONE: 941/752-8970

 

TIDBIT! Skiles Fielding Montague was born in the same house and the same room as his mother Leah Belle Crawford and Skiles’ grandmother Arsie Belle Brister Montague was the midwife at both births.

Previous home address was: RFD#1 Box 144C Addison, PA 15411 Member AOPA. Organized SAC Aero Club at Castle, AFB. Got private pilots license in 1956. Life Member of the Air Victory Museum. Founder & life member of the Lowcountry Gem & Mineral Society of Charleston, SC. Founder & life member of Metro Naturists. Life Member of the VFW & Life member of the Air Force Sergeants Association.         Life member of Sampson AFB Veterans Association #1260. First president of the Darby Borough Historical & Preservation Society. Member of the Delaware County Historical Society Member of the Darby Creek Valley Association. Attended Waynesburg College. Majored in Biology and Geology. AE Electronics. Field Engineer Singer-Link. Founder & President of SFM,Inc. T/Sgt. USAF Retired after 21 years on active duty.

 

Notes for Charlotte Vern Buehrig

      ADDRESS: 2724 NW 39th Drive Gainesville, FL 32606 PHONE: 352/375-6489

Gradated from Waynesburg College. BS Psychology & Education. Elementary School Teacher.

Charlotte with her three daughters

Beth, Leah, Charlottee, & Dot

 

Notes for Janet Rosa Hamel

      E-MAIL: jhmontague@juno.com HOMEPAGE: http://www.oocities.org/Baja/5550/

Graduated from The University of New Hampshire. BS Psychology & Home Economics. High School Teacher. Real Estate Broker & Appraiser. Co-Owner of SFM, Inc. Co-founder and life member of Metro Naturists. Member of American Business Womens Association and Darby Business Association. The first Vice-President of the Darby Borough Historical and Preservation Society. Member of the Delaware County Historical Society. Member of the Darby Creek Valley Association. Life member of the Air Victory Museum.

 

 

 

Skiles Fielding Montague with his four children.

Sam, Beth, Skiles, Leah, Dot

 

      Children of Skiles Fielding Montague (Sgt.) and Charlotte Vern Buehrig were as follows:

+    145       i           Charlotte Leah6 Montague , born 21 Aug 1954 in Castle AFB, Merced Co., CA, USA. She married (1) Larry Paul Burkhead . She married (2) Theodore Joseph Kalenic . She married (3) Robert Gillard .

+    146       ii           Skiles Albert6 Montague (Dr.) , born 18 Aug 1956 in Castle AFB, Merced Co., CA, USA. He married Naomi Louise Samter .

+    147       iii          Elizabeth Ruth6 Montague , born 9 Sep 1961 in Chanute AFB, Champaign Co., IL, USA. She married David Lloyd DePatie (Jr.) .

      148       iv          Dorothy Jean6 Montague , born 17 Dec 1963 in Chanute AFB, Champaign Co., IL, USA.   ADDRESS: P.O. Box 1268 Media, PA 19063 PHONE: 610-202-4890 Graduated from Harcum Junior College, AS Accounting, Cabrini College, BS Social Sciences. Achondroplastic Dwarf - It is believed that her Achondroplasia is not hereditary, but rather the result of her mother being X-Rayed during early pregnancy by a team of Air Force doctors who admittedly used her as an experiment.

 

The descendants of Skiles Fielding Montague and Charlotte Vern Buehrig and their families.

 

126. Ruth Hannah5 Montague  (Skiles Farwell4, Fielding3, Fielding2, David1), born 20 Mar 1938 in Addison Twp., Somerset Co., PA, USA. She married on 10 Aug 1957 in Confluence, Somerset Co., PA, USA, Robert Thomas Oliver Bollinger , born 3 Jun 1933 in Homestead, Allegheny Co., PA, USA; died 13 Oct 2001 in Oakland, MD., USA; buried 17 Oct 2001 in Addison, Somerset Co., PA, USA, son of James Charles Rutherford Bollinger  and Emma Violet Myford .

 

Notes for Robert Thomas Oliver Bollinger

      ADDRESS: RR #1 Box 144C Addison, PA 15411 PHONE: 814/395-5872

Ruth Hanah Montague with husband Robert Thomas Oliver Bollinger and daughters.

Twila, Bob, Ruth, Eleanor

 

      Children of Ruth Hannah Montague and Robert Thomas Oliver Bollinger were as follows:

+    149       i           Twila Elizabeth6 Bollinger , born 8 Sep 1960. She married Mark Ryan McClintock .

+    150       ii           Eleanor Ruth6 Bollinger , born 6 Feb 1968. She married (1) James Douglas Melton . Not married (2) Timothy Evan Carver . She married (3) Samuel Lee Perry (Jr.) .

 

127. Thomas James5 Montague  (Skiles Farwell4, Fielding3, Fielding2, David1), born 15 Feb 1943 in Addison Twp., Somerset Co., PA, USA. He married on 2 Aug 1962 in Lavale, Allegany Co., MD, USA, Carol Ann Crisson , born 14 Jan 1945 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA, USA.

Carol & Tom

 

Notes for Thomas James Montague

      ADDRESS: 114 Canyon Village, Morgantown, WV 26508 PHONE: 304/594-3342

Thomas James Montague with wife Carol Ann Crisson and sons.

 Jeff, Doug, Carol, Tom, Jim

 

      Children of Thomas James Montague and Carol Ann Crisson were as follows:

+    151       i           James Michael6 Montague , born 6 Jul 1963 in Somerset, Somerset Co., PA, USA. He married Amy Matuga .

+    152       ii           Douglas Dean6 Montague , born 6 Feb 1969 in Urbana, Champaign Co., IL, USA. He married (1) June Ann Herod . He married (2) Amy Sue Cummings

 

                                                               .

Douglas Dean Montague

      153       iii          Jeffrey Thomas6 Montague , born 30 Sep 1971 in Morgantown, Monongalia Co., WV, USA.   ADDRESS: 113 Canyon Village, Morgantown, WV 26508 PHONE: 304/594-9105 e-mail: jtmonte@webtv.net

 

128. Elenora Elizabeth5 Montague  (Skiles Farwell4, Fielding3, Fielding2, David1), born 1 Sep 1950 in Confluence, Somerset Co., PA, USA. She married on 7 Aug 1968 in Confluence, Somerset Co., PA, USA, Robert Leonard Burkett , born 21 Oct 1943 in <Confluence, Somerset Co., PA, USA>.

 

Notes for Robert Leonard Burkett

      ADDRESS: RR #1 Box 148 Addison, PA 15411 PHONE: 814/395-5281

 

Elenora Elizabeth Montague with her husband Robert Aaron Burkett and two of their three sons.

Scott, Bob, Ellie, Matt

 

      Children of Elenora Elizabeth Montague and Robert Leonard Burkett were as follows:

+    154       i           Robert Aaron6 Burkett , born 14 Mar 1970 in Meyersdale, Somerset Co., PA, USA. He married Terese Carole Stockwell .

+    155       ii           Scott Allen6 Burkett , born 26 Jul 1972 in Meyersdale, Somerset Co., PA, USA. He married Cathy Marie Douglas .

      156       iii          Matthew Shawn6 Burkett , born 27 Feb 1975. He married on 4 Jul 1998 in Somerset, Somerset Co., PA, Angela Jo Sarver .

Matt & Angie

 

Generation 6

 

130. Terry Alan6 Seiler  (Beverly Jane5 Glass, Kathryn Grace4 Montague, John W.3, Fielding2, David1), born 23 Sep 1947. He married on 5 Oct 1968, Marcella Anne Grimes , born 28 Apr 1947.

 

      Children of Terry Alan Seiler and Marcella Anne Grimes were as follows:

+    157       i           Terri Anne7 Seiler , born 20 May 1970. She married Robbie Grijalva .

      158       ii           Jean Patricia7 Seiler , born 15 Jul 1974.

Jean with husband Conrad Bonifacio and daughters Megan & Katelyn

 

131. Charles Carten6 Seiler  (Beverly Jane5 Glass, Kathryn Grace4 Montague, John W.3, Fielding2, David1), born 9 Nov 1953. He married on 31 May 1977, Hwa Cha Shin , born 16 Nov 1949.

 

      Children of Charles Carten Seiler and Hwa Cha Shin were as follows:

      159       i           Christopher Michael7 Seiler , born 2 May 1978.

      160       ii           Robert Charles7 Seiler , born 22 Oct 1979.

      161       iii          Sammy7 Seiler , born 14 Jan 1983.

 

133. Marcy Lynn6 Scrip  (Mildred LaRue5 Schaefer, Carrie Farwell4 Montague, John W.3, Fielding2, David1), born 2 Jan 1962 in Chaleroi, Washington Co., PA, USA. She married on 12 May 1984 in Chaleroi, Washington Co., PA, USA, Ritchie Walker .

 

      Children of Marcy Lynn Scrip and Ritchie Walker were as follows:

      162       i           Mitchell Lynn7 Walker  

      163       ii           Sarah LaRue7 Walker  

 

137. William Paul6 Montague  (Paul William5, Benjamin William4, Fielding3, Fielding2, David1), born 16 Jul 1947. He married (1) , divorced , Darla Dory . He married (2) on 24 Sep 1977 in Chesterland, Geauga Co., OH, USA, Monica Mary Morton , born 27 May 1952.

 

Notes for William Paul Montague

      ADDRESS: 9280 Booth Rd. Kirtland, OH 44060 PHONE: 216/256-8000

 

      Children of William Paul Montague and Darla Dory were as follows:

      164       i           Jason William7 Montague , born 20 Jun 1973.   ADDRESS: 10335 Pinegate Chardon, OH 44024

 

      Children of William Paul Montague and Monica Mary Morton were as follows:

      165       i           Amanda Marie7 Montague , born 11 Sep 1981.

 

138. James Allen6 Montague  (Paul William5, Benjamin William4, Fielding3, Fielding2, David1), born 13 Jan 1949. He married  Barbara Morehouse , born 18 Jul 1950.

Lindsay, Barb, Jamie, Katie, & Jim Montague

 

Notes for James Allen Montague

      ADDRESS: 11724 Lyman Rd. Chesterland, OH 44026

 

      Children of James Allen Montague and Barbara Morehouse were as follows:

      166       i           Katherine Lindsay7 Montague , born 4 Mar 1977.

      167       ii           Lindsay Kaitlin7 Montague , born 13 Jun 1981.

      168       iii          Jamie Bridget7 Montague , born 18 May 1985.

 

145. Charlotte Leah6 Montague  (Skiles Fielding5, Skiles Farwell4, Fielding3, Fielding2, David1), born 21 Aug 1954 in Castle AFB, Merced Co., CA, USA. She married (1) in 1973 in Addison Twp., Somerset Co., PA, USA, divorced , Larry Paul Burkhead , born 25 Oct 1950 in Douglas, Cochise Co., AZ, USA. She married (2) on 31 May 1983 in Winchester, Frederick Co., VA, USA, Theodore Joseph Kalenic , born 23 Sep 1928 in Washington, Washington Co., PA, USA; died 28 Mar 1995 in Uniontown, Fayette Co., PA, USA. She married (3) in Not married , Robert Gillard , born 1950 in <Castle AFB, Merced Co., CA, USA>.

 

Notes for Charlotte Leah Montague

      ADDRESS: 502 Newman Lane Uniontown, PA 15401 PHONE: 724/434-5255

Graduated from Penn State University Fayette Campus. Degree AE in Mechanical

Engineering.

 

Notes for Theodore Joseph Kalenic

      ADDRESS: 502 Newman Lane Uniontown, PA 15401 PHONE: 412/439-3038 Truck Driver.

Charlotte Leah Montague with her husband Theodore Joseph Kalenic and her son Larry Paul Burkhead.

 

      Children of Charlotte Leah Montague and Larry Paul Burkhead were as follows:

      169       i           Larry Paul7 Burkhead (Jr.) , born 29 Jan 1973 in Tucson, Pima Co., AZ, USA. He married on 1 Oct 1993 in Norfolk, Norfolk Co., VA, USA, Tammy Lavonne Coward , born 8 Nov 1972 in Sumter, Sumter Co., SC, USA, daughter of John Walter Coward  and Joanne Sims .   ADDRESS: 9624 16th Bay, Norfolk, VA 23818 PHONE: 757/362-0283

 

      Children of Charlotte Leah Montague and Robert Gillard were as follows:

      170       i           Lottie Marie7 Montague (*) , born 31 Aug 1971 in Charleston, Charleston Co., SC, USA.   !ADOPTED: Placed for adoption at birth by Florence Crittenden Home in Charleston, SC.

 

146. Skiles Albert6 Montague (Dr.)  (Skiles Fielding5, Skiles Farwell4, Fielding3, Fielding2, David1), born 18 Aug 1956 in Castle AFB, Merced Co., CA, USA. He married on 12 Nov 1992 in Davenport, New Zealand, Naomi Louise Samter , born 10 Jul 1960 in Indianapolis, IN, USA, daughter of Thomas Samter  and Hiroko (---) .

Dr. Skiles Albert Montague with his wife Naomi Louise Samter and daughter Hannah Farwell Montague

 

Notes for Skiles Albert Montague (Dr.)

      ADDRESS: 1207 North Southlake Dr. Hollywood, FL 33019 PHONE: 954/925-9317

Graduated from Potomac State Junior College, AS, Penn State University, BS Chemistry, University of Florida, PhD Chemistry, University of Miami, MD. Anesthesiologist

 

Notes for Naomi Louise Samter

      Graduated from the University of Miami, MS Geology.

 

      Children of Skiles Albert Montague (Dr.) and Naomi Louise Samter were as follows:

      171       i           Hannah Farwell7 Montague , born 23 Sep 1994 in Miami, Dade Co., FL, USA.

 

Hannah Farwell Montague

*** A Birthday Gift for Hannah ***

 

Happy birthday my dear grandchild.

You are the apple of my eye.

You are my only grandchild to have,

My name which came from way up high. 

 

Long ago on a mountain peak,

A child was born in the snow.

He descended to the valley floor.

He was the first Monte-Acuto.

 

His descendants were Vikings,

 And the Northmen warriors they say.

They sailed South from the Baltic,

And settled what is Normandy today. 

 

William, Robert, and Drogo too,

Sailed to England with a crew.

At hastings the battle they won,

Now all England's rulers were new. 

 

They became the Kings and Queens,

And some were Dukes and Earls,

Or Knights in shining armour.

That glistened like jewels and pearls. 

 

These rulers of the English land,

Were descendants of the Montague clan.

Richard and Peter became discontent,

And then to the New World they ran. 

 

Richard sailed to Massachusetts,

And brother Peter to Virginia.

Where a big family he did raise.

His career bloomed like a zinnia. 

 

His descendants were true and good,

Doctors and lawyers many became,

Many were farmers and preachers too,

Our first president was one of them.

 

 And so you see my dear grandchild,

Your great name is worth much more,

Than money, gems, or fine gold,

You are a Montague for sure. 

 

Happy Birthday my dear Hannah!

Your birthday present is my name.

Though I can't give you riches,

I will always love you just the same.  

 

Your Grandfather, 

 

Skiles F. Montague

 

147. Elizabeth Ruth6 Montague  (Skiles Fielding5, Skiles Farwell4, Fielding3, Fielding2, David1), born 9 Sep 1961 in Chanute AFB, Champaign Co., IL, USA. She married on 20 Jul 1985 in Gainesville, Alachua Co., FL, USA, David Lloyd DePatie (Jr.) , born 10 Dec 1956 in <Chanute AFB, Champaign Co., IL, USA>, son of David Lloyd DePatie  and Marie Francis McGrath .

 

Notes for Elizabeth Ruth Montague

      ADDRESS: 1801 NW 55th Terrace Gainesville, FL 32606 PHONE: 352/373-5602

Attended Santa Fe Community College, LPN Geriatric Nursing. Kindergarten Teacher.

 

Notes for David Lloyd DePatie (Jr.)

      ADDRESS: 1801 NW 55th Terrace Gainesville, FL 32606 PHONE: 904/373-5602

BS in Education, Grade School Teacher & College Instructor.

 

Elizabeth Ruth Montague with husband David Lloyd DePatie and their children

Bethany Marie DePatie, Katelynn Christine DePatie, David Paul DePatie

 

      Children of Elizabeth Ruth Montague and David Lloyd DePatie (Jr.) were as follows:

      172       i           Bethany Marie7 DePatie , born 12 Aug 1986 in Gainesville, Alachua Co., FL, USA.

      173       ii           Katelynn Christine7 DePatie , born 14 Aug 1990 in Gainesville, Alachua Co., FL, USA.

      174       iii          David Paul7 DePatie , born 21 Dec 1998 in Gainesville, Alachua Co., FL.

 

148.           iv          Dorothy Jean6 Montague , born 17 Dec 1963 in Chanute AFB, Champaign Co., IL, USA.   ADDRESS: P.O. Box 1268 Media, PA 19063 PHONE: 610-202-4890 Graduated from Harcum Junior College, AS Accounting, Cabrini College, BS Social Sciences. Achondroplastic Dwarf - It is believed that her Achondroplasia is not hereditary, but rather the result of her mother being X-Rayed during early pregnancy by a team of Air Force doctors who admittedly used her as an experiment.

Dorothy Jean Montague

 

149. Twila Elizabeth6 Bollinger  (Ruth Hannah5 Montague, Skiles Farwell4, Fielding3, Fielding2, David1), born 8 Sep 1960. She married on 21 Oct 1978 in Confluence, Somerset Co., PA, USA, Mark Ryan McClintock , born 1 Oct 1955 in Confluence, Somerset Co., PA, USA, son of Edwin Scott Paul McClintock  and Bess Lavonne Stairs .

Brooke, Ryan, Twila, & Mark

 

Notes for Mark Ryan McClintock

      ADDRESS: 825 Oden St. Confluence, PA 15424 PHONE: 814/395-5865

 

      Children of Twila Elizabeth Bollinger and Mark Ryan McClintock were as follows:

      175       i           Ryan Mark7 McClintock , born 24 May 1980.

      176       ii           Brooke Nicole7 McClintock , born 22 Aug 1981.

Chris, Brooke, & Hailey Popson

 

150. Eleanor Ruth6 Bollinger  (Ruth Hannah5 Montague, Skiles Farwell4, Fielding3, Fielding2, David1), born 6 Feb 1968. She married (1) , divorced , James Douglas Melton , born 3 Oct 1965. She married (2) in Not married , Timothy Evan Carver , born 26 May 1957. She married (3) on 13 Jul 1996 in Poughkeepsie, Duchess Co., NY, Samuel Lee Perry (Jr.) , born 20 Nov 1966 in Poughkeepsie, Duchess Co., NY.

 

Notes for Eleanor Ruth Bollinger

      ADDRESS: 1505 Calamondin Lane Clearwater, FL 33759 PHONE: 727/712-0750

Ashley, Doug, Sam, Ellie, Sammy,Jelicia ,& Taylor

      Children of Eleanor Ruth Bollinger and James Douglas Melton were as follows:

      177       i           Ashley Michelle7 Melton , born 31 May 1984.

      178       ii           James Douglas7 Melton (Jr.) , born 25 Sep 1986.

 

      Children of Eleanor Ruth Bollinger and Timothy Evan Carver were as follows:

      179       i           Taylor Cristy7 Carver , born 15 Nov 1990 in Poughkeepsie, Duchess Co., NY, USA.

 

      Children of Eleanor Ruth Bollinger and Samuel Lee Perry (Jr.) were as follows:

      180       i           Samuel Lee7 Perry , born 24 Jun 1994 in Poughkeepsie, Duchess Co., NY, USA.

 

151. James Michael6 Montague  (Thomas James5, Skiles Farwell4, Fielding3, Fielding2, David1), born 6 Jul 1963 in Somerset, Somerset Co., PA, USA. He married on 18 May 1991 in Morgantown, Monongalia Co., WV, USA, Amy Matuga , born 15 Mar 1967 in Aliquippa, Beaver Co., PA, USA.

Amy, Jim, Jimmy

 

Notes for James Michael Montague

      ADDRESS: 224 Horizon Dr., Morgantown, WV 26508 PHONE: 304/594-1956 e-mail: ht11@webtv.net

 

      Children of James Michael Montague and Amy Matuga were as follows:

      181       i           James Tyler7 Montague , born 2 Sep 1993 in Morgantown, Monongalia Co., WV, USA.

 

152. Douglas Dean6 Montague  (Thomas James5, Skiles Farwell4, Fielding3, Fielding2, David1), born 6 Feb 1969 in Urbana, Champaign Co., IL, USA. He married (1) on 30 Jan 1993 in Morgantown, Monongalia Co., WV, USA, divorced , June Ann Herod , born 16 Jan 1954 in Morgantown, Monongalia Co., WV, USA. He married (2) on 1 Jun 1996 in Morgantown, Monongalia Co., WV, USA, Amy Sue Cummings , born 5 Jan 1973 in Morgantown, Monongalia Co., WV, USA.

Amy, Doug, Emily, & Paige

Notes for Douglas Dean Montague

      ADDRESS: WV PHONE: e-mail: silverbadge@hotmail.com

 

      Children of Douglas Dean Montague and Amy Sue Cummings were as follows:

      182       i           Paige7 Montague (*) , born 6 Jun 1992.   BIRTH: Nee Paige Cummings

      183       ii           Emily Lucille7 Montague , born 8 Mar 1997 in Fairmont, Marion Co., WV, USA.

 

154. Robert Aaron6 Burkett  (Elenora Elizabeth5 Montague, Skiles Farwell4, Fielding3, Fielding2, David1), born 14 Mar 1970 in Meyersdale, Somerset Co., PA, USA. He married on 19 Oct 1991 in Arlington, VA, USA, Terese Carole Stockwell , born 29 Jun 1959 in Marine City, MI, USA, daughter of James Albert Stockwell  and Dorothy Gertrude Gelineau .

Robbie, Terese, and children

 

Notes for Robert Aaron Burkett

      ADDRESS: 6081 Guild Hall Ct. Burke, VA 20012 PHONE: 703/425-2971

 

      Children of Robert Aaron Burkett and Terese Carole Stockwell were as follows:

      184       i           Shelby Danielle7 Burkett , born 11 Aug 1994 in Bethesda, MD, USA.

 

155. Scott Allen6 Burkett  (Elenora Elizabeth5 Montague, Skiles Farwell4, Fielding3, Fielding2, David1), born 26 Jul 1972 in Meyersdale, Somerset Co., PA, USA. He married on 1 Jul 1995 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA, USA, Cathy Marie Douglas , born 9 Mar. 1972 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA, USA, daughter of Alvin D. Douglas  and Gwendelyn J. Pritchard .

Scott, Nicolas, Cathy, & Lee Anne

 

 Notes for Scott Allen Burkett

      ADDRESS: 926 Fordham Ave.  Pittsburgh, PA 15226 PHONE: 412/563-5701

 

      Children of Scott Allen Burkett and Cathy Marie Douglas were as follows:

      185       i           Nickolas Scott7 Burkett , born 22 Sep 1996 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA, USA.

      186       ii           Lee Anne Rae7 Burkett , born 15 Nov 1998 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny Co., PA         

 

Generation 7

 

     132. Larry Paul2 Burkhead    [9], (Burkhead31,Skiles Fielding30, Skiles Farwell29, Fielding28, Fielding27, David26, Andrew25, Peter24, Peter23, Peter22, Peter21, Peter20, Peter19, William18, Robert17, William16, Robert15, Edward14, Richard13, John12, John11, William10, William9, Simon8, William7, William6, William5, Drue De4, Richard De3, William De2, Drogo De1), born 25 Oct 1950 in Douglas, Cochise Co., AZ, USA.. He married on 1 Oct. 1993 in Norfolk, Norfolk Co., VA, USA,Tammy Lavonne Coward [14], born Sumter, Sumter Co., SC, USA>. He married on in Norfolk, VA, Norfolk Co., VA, Sobeida Rivera [15], born Brooklyn, NY, USA.

       Children of Larry Paul Burkhead and Sobeida Rivera were as follows:

       133      i              Brandon Paul Burkhead, born 29 Jul 2003 in Norfolk, Norfolk Co., VA, USA                   

                           ADDRESS: 9624 16th Bay, Norfolk, VA 23818 PHONE: 757/362-0283 US Navy career man.

Paul and Tammy with three of their foster children Lexie, Annie, & Elijah.

                                         Paul, Betty, & Brandon

 

157. Terri Anne7 Seiler  (Terry Alan6, Beverly Jane5 Glass, Kathryn Grace4 Montague, John W.3, Fielding2, David1), born 20 May 1970. She married on 17 Aug 1993, Robbie Grijalva , born 17 Nov 1966.

Terri & Robbie with their three children Ryan, Taylor, & Bailey

 

      Children of Terri Anne Seiler and Robbie Grijalva were as follows:

      187       i           Taylor Anne8 Grijalva , born 15 Jul 1995.

      188       ii           Bailey Jean8 Grijalva , born 6 Aug 1998.

      189       iii           Ryan Charles Grigalva, born 4 Nov 2001.

 

 

     Many people deserve credit for submitting photographs and text for inclusion in this book. I wish to thank them all, however, two people in particular deserve special credit. Marcie Seiler for the submission of information and photographs of John Wesley Montague and his descendants and Virginia Montague for the submission of information and photographs of Benjamin William Montague and his descendants. I thank you both from the bottom of my heart.

 

 

 

       In the year 2000, exactly 200 years after the birth of David Montague, there were only four Montagues still living in Fayette or Somerset counties Pennsylvania. They are, Ruth Hannah (Montague) Bollinger and Elenora Elizabeth (Montague) Burkettt, the two daughters of Skiles Farwell Montague and Leah Belle (Crawford) Montague and Thea Belle (Montague) Prinkey the daughter of Ray Fielding Montague and Nettie Jane (Rodehaver) Montague and Charlotte Leah (Montague) Kalenic daughter of Skiles Fielding Montague and Charlotte Vern (Buehrig) Montague.

        The only other traces left of the Montague family in Fayette and Somerset Counties is the gravestones in the Sansom Chapel cemetery in Fayette County and the Addison Cemetery in Somerset County and a short country road in Addison Township called “Montague Road” along which three of the above mentioned women live in separate houses built on the old Montague Farm. Charlotte lives in Uniontown.

         The old anvil and several of his tools from Skiles Montague’s blacksmith shop are on permanent display at the old Petersburg-Addison museum located in Addison, PA. and the original Fielding Montague Farm located in Fayette County is shown on an old map located in the Searight Tollhouse located along US 40 in Fayette County just west of Uniontown, Pa. It was on this farm that the “Catamount Story” related earlier in this book took place.

         An extensive Indian relic collection excavated from the farm of Frank David Montague as well as gems and minerals from the Skiles Fielding Montague collection is on display at the Paul R. Stewart Museum located at Waynesburg College in Waynesburg, Greene County, Pa.

         The 200 year history of the MONTAGUE family in Fayette and Somerset counties Pennsylvania has come to an end. Of all of David’s descendants who settled in Pennsylvania only a few were male offspring and therefore the number of David’s descendants bearing the Montague name has vanished from this area. All that remains is the memory. This book has been an attempt to keep that memory alive.

 

 

The three Skiles Montague’s

Skiles Farwell,  Skiles Fielding, Skiles Albert

 

 

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