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

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DESCENDANTS OF PETER MONTAGUE.
those of Hood's army in Term. He d. Feb,
14, 1869, in Westmoreland. His last words
were : " I'm tired, I think I'll rest awhile."
He was an affectionate brother, a loving and
dutiful son. He was buried at " The Oaks."
3449. William Oscar. b. Dec. 15, 1847. He was with his brother Charles
in service in the last war, and participated in
most of the same battles. After the war he
became a merchant in Baltimore, and after
his mother's death he made a home for the
younger children, who have since resided
with him in Baltimore. He united with the
Franklin Square Baptist church in 1876, became
an active member in the mission school.
Was elected financial secretary, which posi-
tion he still occupies.
3450. James Leroy, b. 1849, d. in infancy.
3451. Alary A. C, b. March 15, 1853. She inherited much of her
mother's industry, was a thoughtful, studious
girl, grew up to beautiful womanhood, and
m., May 3, 1870, Robert Hall Gawen, of
Westmoreland. She d. Feb., 187 1, and was
buried at " The Oaks," by the side of her
mother and oldest brother. She was a pro-
fessing christian, and gave abundant evi-
dence of sincere love for the Savior.
3452. Ella Frances, b. Feb. 11, 1856. She united with the Franklin
Square Baptist church Jan. 21, 1874, and with
3453. Julia Virginia, b. July, . She
her sister Julia Virginia, and brother William
O., identified themselves with a mission
school of this church, and worked indefati-
gably. The work prospered, and they, with
fifty others, organized and formed the consti-
tuent membership of the Fulton Ave. Baptist
church, Dr. A. C. Barron, pastor. In 1888 a
mission was started from this church, in which
these two sisters took charge of the primary
department. It prospered and is now known
as the Hollins Street Baptist Sunday-school.
united with the Franklin Square
Baptist church Feb. 22, 1874, and her mission
labors are related above in the record of her
sister.
3454. Richard A lonzo, b. Dec. 19, 1862. He inherited his father's fine
business qualifications, and is a merchant in
Baltimore, and a leader and favorite in the
circle in which he moves.