Montgomery, Aaron George (known as George)—Enlisted 14 August 1862, 18 years old, private, in Co. B, 103rd Infantry. Description at enlistment: 5’10” tall; light hair; grey eyes; born Johnstown (Cambria) Pennsylvania. Wounded in action 25 November 1863. Absent at muster out.
Montgomery, Aaron George—Civil War Pension Application, National Archives, Washington, DC: Born 13 March 1844 in Pennsylvania. Married Sophia Maria Mires in Clyde, Kansas, in December 1874. Their children: Oliver C. born 27 March 1876; Charlie born 17 March 1878; and Nellie A. born 22 May 1881. Oliver Montgomery died in his early 40s from stepping on a nail, his leg became infected and he died rather than have it amputated. He was wounded by a gunshot to the elbow at Mission Ridge, Tennessee, on 25 November 1863. His right arm was amputated. In 1864 the family lived in Ellisville (Fulton) Illinois; 1865 in Adams County, Illinois; and in 1886 in Clyde (Cloud) Kansas. George died 10 March 1931 in Clyde, Kansas, with burial at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Clyde (Cloud) Kansas. He backed into a heating stove to warm himself and caught his clothing on fire. He was badly burned with second degree burns, which resulted in uremia poisoning which resulted in his death. Sophia Montgomery died in 1917.
An Old Resident Dies.
A.G. Montgomery was born March 13, 1844, and died March 10, 1931, age 87 years, 11 months and 27 days. When he was eighteen years old the Civil War broke out and he joined company B of the 103 infantry of Illinois. He remained in that company and division till he was discharged because of total disability. His time in the army was for two years, 4 months and 27 days. He has told his many friends through the years of how he was wounded and how he was not rescued till several days later. He with some two or three other soldiers found shelter and safety in a vacant building and waited for a rescue party to come for them.
Mr. Montgomery was born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, and after his discharge from the army he made that location his home until June 1871, at which time he came to Kansas and homesteaded in Cloud county near Clyde and has made that his home ever since.
On December 25, 1874, he was united in marriage with Miss Sophia Myers, of which union three children were born, two boys and one girl. Oliver, one of the boys passed away about ten years ago (~1921) . The other two children are Charles of Dragon, Utah, and Mrs. Carver of Green River, Wyoming. His wife preceded him in death October 30, 1917.
The deceased has been an active member of the I.O.O.F lodge for 36 years. He was inside guardian for seventeen years without a break. He has also occupied other chairs in that lodge and has brought honor to the organization by his presence and loyal support.
Those remaining to mourn his passing are the two children, nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren and a host of friends.
The funeral service was conducted at the home Thursday afternoon, with Rev. E.S. DeSpain, pastor of the Methodist church officiating.
Montgomery, Aaron George—Civil War Pension Application, National Archives, Washington, DC: Born 13 March 1844 in Pennsylvania. Married Sophia Maria Mires in Clyde, Kansas, in December 1874. Their children: Oliver C. born 27 March 1876; Charlie born 17 March 1878; and Nellie A. born 22 May 1881. Oliver Montgomery died in his early 40s from stepping on a nail, his leg became infected and he died rather than have it amputated. He was wounded by a gunshot to the elbow at Mission Ridge, Tennessee, on 25 November 1863. His right arm was amputated. In 1864 the family lived in Ellisville (Fulton) Illinois; 1865 in Adams County, Illinois; and in 1886 in Clyde (Cloud) Kansas. George died 10 March 1931 in Clyde, Kansas, with burial at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Clyde (Cloud) Kansas. He backed into a heating stove to warm himself and caught his clothing on fire. He was badly burned with second degree burns, which resulted in uremia poisoning which resulted in his death. Sophia Montgomery died in 1917.
An Old Resident Dies.
A.G. Montgomery was born March 13, 1844, and died March 10, 1931, age 87 years, 11 months and 27 days. When he was eighteen years old the Civil War broke out and he joined company B of the 103 infantry of Illinois. He remained in that company and division till he was discharged because of total disability. His time in the army was for two years, 4 months and 27 days. He has told his many friends through the years of how he was wounded and how he was not rescued till several days later. He with some two or three other soldiers found shelter and safety in a vacant building and waited for a rescue party to come for them.
Mr. Montgomery was born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, and after his discharge from the army he made that location his home until June 1871, at which time he came to Kansas and homesteaded in Cloud county near Clyde and has made that his home ever since.
On December 25, 1874, he was united in marriage with Miss Sophia Myers, of which union three children were born, two boys and one girl. Oliver, one of the boys passed away about ten years ago (~1921) . The other two children are Charles of Dragon, Utah, and Mrs. Carver of Green River, Wyoming. His wife preceded him in death October 30, 1917.
The deceased has been an active member of the I.O.O.F lodge for 36 years. He was inside guardian for seventeen years without a break. He has also occupied other chairs in that lodge and has brought honor to the organization by his presence and loyal support.
Those remaining to mourn his passing are the two children, nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren and a host of friends.
The funeral service was conducted at the home Thursday afternoon, with Rev. E.S. DeSpain, pastor of the Methodist church officiating.
Montgomery, Aaron George (known as George)—Enlisted 14 August 1862, 18 years old, private, in Co. B, 103rd Infantry. Description at enlistment: 5’10” tall; light hair; grey eyes; born Johnstown (Cambria) Pennsylvania. Wounded in action 25 November 1863. Absent at muster out.
Montgomery, Aaron George—Civil War Pension Application, National Archives, Washington, DC: Born 13 March 1844 in Pennsylvania. Married Sophia Maria Mires in Clyde, Kansas, in December 1874. Their children: Oliver C. born 27 March 1876; Charlie born 17 March 1878; and Nellie A. born 22 May 1881. Oliver Montgomery died in his early 40s from stepping on a nail, his leg became infected and he died rather than have it amputated. He was wounded by a gunshot to the elbow at Mission Ridge, Tennessee, on 25 November 1863. His right arm was amputated. In 1864 the family lived in Ellisville (Fulton) Illinois; 1865 in Adams County, Illinois; and in 1886 in Clyde (Cloud) Kansas. George died 10 March 1931 in Clyde, Kansas, with burial at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Clyde (Cloud) Kansas. He backed into a heating stove to warm himself and caught his clothing on fire. He was badly burned with second degree burns, which resulted in uremia poisoning which resulted in his death. Sophia Montgomery died in 1917.
An Old Resident Dies.
A.G. Montgomery was born March 13, 1844, and died March 10, 1931, age 87 years, 11 months and 27 days. When he was eighteen years old the Civil War broke out and he joined company B of the 103 infantry of Illinois. He remained in that company and division till he was discharged because of total disability. His time in the army was for two years, 4 months and 27 days. He has told his many friends through the years of how he was wounded and how he was not rescued till several days later. He with some two or three other soldiers found shelter and safety in a vacant building and waited for a rescue party to come for them.
Mr. Montgomery was born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, and after his discharge from the army he made that location his home until June 1871, at which time he came to Kansas and homesteaded in Cloud county near Clyde and has made that his home ever since.
On December 25, 1874, he was united in marriage with Miss Sophia Myers, of which union three children were born, two boys and one girl. Oliver, one of the boys passed away about ten years ago (~1921) . The other two children are Charles of Dragon, Utah, and Mrs. Carver of Green River, Wyoming. His wife preceded him in death October 30, 1917.
The deceased has been an active member of the I.O.O.F lodge for 36 years. He was inside guardian for seventeen years without a break. He has also occupied other chairs in that lodge and has brought honor to the organization by his presence and loyal support.
Those remaining to mourn his passing are the two children, nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren and a host of friends.
The funeral service was conducted at the home Thursday afternoon, with Rev. E.S. DeSpain, pastor of the Methodist church officiating.
Montgomery, Aaron George—Civil War Pension Application, National Archives, Washington, DC: Born 13 March 1844 in Pennsylvania. Married Sophia Maria Mires in Clyde, Kansas, in December 1874. Their children: Oliver C. born 27 March 1876; Charlie born 17 March 1878; and Nellie A. born 22 May 1881. Oliver Montgomery died in his early 40s from stepping on a nail, his leg became infected and he died rather than have it amputated. He was wounded by a gunshot to the elbow at Mission Ridge, Tennessee, on 25 November 1863. His right arm was amputated. In 1864 the family lived in Ellisville (Fulton) Illinois; 1865 in Adams County, Illinois; and in 1886 in Clyde (Cloud) Kansas. George died 10 March 1931 in Clyde, Kansas, with burial at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Clyde (Cloud) Kansas. He backed into a heating stove to warm himself and caught his clothing on fire. He was badly burned with second degree burns, which resulted in uremia poisoning which resulted in his death. Sophia Montgomery died in 1917.
An Old Resident Dies.
A.G. Montgomery was born March 13, 1844, and died March 10, 1931, age 87 years, 11 months and 27 days. When he was eighteen years old the Civil War broke out and he joined company B of the 103 infantry of Illinois. He remained in that company and division till he was discharged because of total disability. His time in the army was for two years, 4 months and 27 days. He has told his many friends through the years of how he was wounded and how he was not rescued till several days later. He with some two or three other soldiers found shelter and safety in a vacant building and waited for a rescue party to come for them.
Mr. Montgomery was born in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, and after his discharge from the army he made that location his home until June 1871, at which time he came to Kansas and homesteaded in Cloud county near Clyde and has made that his home ever since.
On December 25, 1874, he was united in marriage with Miss Sophia Myers, of which union three children were born, two boys and one girl. Oliver, one of the boys passed away about ten years ago (~1921) . The other two children are Charles of Dragon, Utah, and Mrs. Carver of Green River, Wyoming. His wife preceded him in death October 30, 1917.
The deceased has been an active member of the I.O.O.F lodge for 36 years. He was inside guardian for seventeen years without a break. He has also occupied other chairs in that lodge and has brought honor to the organization by his presence and loyal support.
Those remaining to mourn his passing are the two children, nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren and a host of friends.
The funeral service was conducted at the home Thursday afternoon, with Rev. E.S. DeSpain, pastor of the Methodist church officiating.
Family Members
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
Explore more
Sponsored by Ancestry
Advertisement
