History and genealogy of Peter Montague, of Nansemond and ...

96 DESCENDANTS OF PETER MONTAGUE.
He entered the war of 18 12, but furnished a substitute and came
home. He was sheriff of Cumberland Co. for a number of years,
was baptized by the Episcopalians, but never was confirmed a mem-
ber of that church. He was an honest, upright man, never used
tobacco or ardent spirits of any kind. Was respected and loved by
all who knew him. He m. in 1799, Judith Street, dau. of Dudley
and Judith [Miller] Street. [Mr. Street was b. in Powhatan Co., Va.
and d. in 18 16.] She d. Oct. 16, 1853 in Cumberland Co., aged 72
years. Mr. Montague d. in the same Co., Aug. 19, 1865, aged 90 years.
CHILDREN.
195. Dudley Street, b. Aug. 26, 1800.
196. William Washington, b. April 30, 1802.
197. Peter Henry, b. .
198. James Madison, b. July 25, 1806.
199. John N., b. 1808.
200. Tho?nas Mickelboroitgh,h. Aug. 30, 181 2.
201. Philip Curtis, b. .
202. Martha M., b. .
203. Jane Daniel, b. .
204. Elizabeth A. C, b. July 26, 1821.
60.
Thomas Montague, son of Clement [20], b. Aug. 31, 1750, in
Spottsylvania Co., Va.
Oct. 17, 1783, "he gave power of Att'y to Henry Bartlett," April
6, 1785, "Deed from Thomas Swinney, binding apprentice boy to
Thomas Montague." He m. Agnes Ellis # of Jessamine or Fayette
Co., Ky. She was b. Feb. 16, 1753, d. Sept. 7, 1823. He removed
to Ky., settled in Lincoln Co. but removed to Franklin Co. and
represented that Co. in the Legislature. He d. Sept., 1805. The
records of Spotts. Co. have the " Inventory and appraisement of the
estate of Thomas Montague made Feb. 28, 1806, amounting to
£iS6 4 s
6 d ."
* Ellis. This name is derived from the scripture name of Elias, but some say from the
old British for Elles, meaning- a "son-in-law." The arms of Ellis of Lincolnshire and Yorkshire
were, " Or, on a cross sable five crescents of the field." Thirteen coats have been
assigned to the name. Richard Ellis, age 29, came to Va. on ship " Bonaventure," Jan. 2,
1634; Robert Ellis, age 22, came on ship "Constance," Oct. 24, 1635 ; David Ellis and his wife
Mrs. Ellis, and David Ellis (perhaps their son) are on the list of the living in Va. in 1623.
The muster roll of 1624 have the names of David Ellis and Margaret his wife, he came on the
" Mary Margrett," his wife came on the " Margrett and John," ages not given.