TAYLOR COUNTY, GA - BIOS Richard Monfort (1832-1898) ***************** Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/ga/gafiles.htm *********************** This file was contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by: Virginia Crilley Richard Monfort June 14,1898 The Butler Herald Richard Montfort died at his home in Butler on Sunday last, from lung troubles. Born in Crawford County, March 16, 1832 and therefore was 67th year of age. Citizen of Butler the last 30 years. Was a Council man. Methodist. Married to Sarah J. Colbert Mar 17, 1853 in Crawford County. nine children: Wife and 2 children have proceeded him to heaven. Leaves 7 children Mrs. Claud Hunt of Sparta, Mrs. Lula Scandrett of Cordele Miss Mary and Ella of Butler O.T. Montfort, Clerk of Superior Court F.G. Montfort of Americus W.G. Montfort of Butler Buried at the cemetery near the Baptist Church. Butler. July 1898 The Butler Herald Richardson Montfort born in Crawford Co March 17, 1832 and departed this life, June 12, 1898. Methodist. Aug 1898 The Butler Herald Family of Richard Montfort, deceased, decided they could not live alone and have thought it best to break up housekeeping [in Butler]. Miss Mary and Miss Ella will leave for Sparta this afternoon where they will reside with their sister, Mrs. Hunt Miss Lizzie (Sissie) Colbert will reside with her sisters, Mrs. Lowe and Mrs Mitchell in Butler. W.G. Montfort will be in the cotton business and will make his home here and in Eastman. 1860 Census Richard Montfott (1832-1898) m. Sarah J. Colbert with issue: Obediah; Frank; Lula m. Will Scandrett; Claudia m. ? Hunt; Fred; Mary; Ella m. ? Eldridge; Gary; Richard (died in 1907 age 20 of typhoid)