Biographical Sketch of Samuel Montgomery, Center Township, Buchanan
County, MO

>From "History of Buchanan County, Missouri, Published 1881, St. Joseph
Steam Printing Company, Printers, Binders, Etc., St. Joseph, Missouri.
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Samuel Montgomery, farmer and stock raiser, section 15, post office
St. Joseph, was born March 2, 1828, in Green County, Kentucky, and
came to Buchanan County, Missouri in 1838, with his parents. The
county was then a vast wilderness, and the hardships and privations
which they endured were enough to intimidate the hearts of the most
courageous. The senior Montgomery settled on Contrary Creek, and
Samuel assisted in clearing up a farm. Soon after becoming of age,
he commenced farming on his own account, and has made agricultural
pursuits his occupation through life. During the late war he enlist-
ed in the Enrolled Missouri Militia, serving for twelve weeks. He
has filled the offices of school trustee and road supervisor for
several terms and is widely and favorably known for his honesty,
integrity and attention to business. Mr. Montgomery owns a farm of
240 acres, well improved. He was married in 1849 to Miss Nancy J.
Parker, a native of Surry County, North Carolina, born in 1834.
They have had thirteen children, twelve of whom are living: Zachariah,
Thomas E., John L., Emily A., now Mrs. George Gunn; Irena, George,
Cynthia, Samuel, Marion, Ulysses G., Nancy, and Walter. Two of the
daughters at home are members of the Missionary Baptist Church.

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