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William Montgomery died in 1811 in Guilford County naming a son George Montgomery. The death certificate of Elivira Jane Montgomery indicates that her father was George Montgomery and gives Guilford County as his birthplace. So far, I have not seen any evidence of another George Montgomery in Guilford County, so the George Montgomery named in the will of William Montgomery (1811) is tentatively identifed as the father of Elvira Jane Montgomery. The will of William Montgomery (1811) is transcribed below.
A George Montgomery married Rachel Bratton in Rowan County on 26 March 1815. At that time, Rowan County bordered Guilford County. Joshua Gefford was the bondsmand and Sol. Davis was the witness. Rowan County, North Carolina Marriage Bonds, Part I, p. 316; digital image, FamilySearch.com, FHL microfilm 001760520
A George Montgomery appears in the Guilford County census in 1820. He is tentatively assumed to be the son of William Montgomery (1811). James Montgomery is listed in the census on the same page immediatley above George Montgomery. The household of George Montgomery includes 2 males < 10, 2 males 10-15, 1 male 26-45 1 female 10-15 and 1 female 26-45. 1820 U.S. Census, Guilford Co., North Carolina, Roll M33_85, p. 105.
Davidson County was formed from Rowan County in 1822. Davidson County borders the southwest corner of Guilford County.
A George Montgomery appears in the 1830 census in Davidson Co., North Carolina. His household includes 1 male 5-10, 2 males 10-15, 1 male 20-30, 1 male 30-40, 1 female < 5, 1 female 5-10, and 1 female 40-50. 1830 U.S. Census, Davidson Co., North Carolina, Roll 120, p. 243.
A George Montgomery appears in the 1840 census in Davidson County. His household includes 2 males 20-30, 1 male 40-50, 1 female 5-10, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 15-20, and 1 female 50-60. 1840 U.S. Census, Davidson Co., North Carolina, Roll 359, p. 223.
George Montgomery (60) is living in the household of Samuel J. Piggot (37) and Asenith Piggot (24) in Davidson Co., North Carolina in the 1850 census. Samuel Piggot is his son in law. He was born in North Carolina and worked as a carpenter. 1850 U.S. Census, Davidson Co., North Carolina, Roll M432_628, p. 264A.
The Will of William Montgomery, Guilford County, North Carolina. Wills, Vol I, 1771-1888: Page 246
William Montgomery
In the name of God amen. I William Montgomery of the County of Guilford and State of North Carolina being weak in body but of sound and perfect mind and memory blessed be Almighty God for the same do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following (that is to say)
First I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife Rebekah Montgomery one third of all my personal estate forever and also that she has the support of one horn (?) beast and one cow to be kept by the profits of my plantation where I now live clear of any expense to her while she remains my widdo:
I do also give and bequeath to my eldest son Robert Montgomery that piece or parcel of land where he now lives that is to say all that lyes on the North side of the creek of my tract where I now live be the same more or less.
I also give and bequeath to my daughter Ruth Hodson one dollar
I also give and bequeath to my son William Montgomery a piece or parcel of land that is to say beginning at William'es corner black jack running from said corner north to the Gardners but including all on the East side of said line be the same more or less with his paying my son Irwin one third of what said piece of land my be valued to or what it will sell for.
I do also give and bequeath to my son Samuel Montgomery fifty acres of land layed of as follows that is to say beginning at the said Williams'es corner black jack running west to Caldwells line thence being confined to follow my original lines until it shall be enuf to make out the complyment of fifty acres of land on the South side of my land:
I do also give and bequeath to my daughter Mary Montgomery one fether bed and furniture and one dollar:
I do also give and bequeath to my daughter Rebekah Montgomery one fether bed and furniture and ten pounds and one side saddle.
I do also give and bequeath onto my three younger sons, James Montgomery and George Montgomery and Levi Montgomery all the remainder part of my tract of land where I now live to be equally divided among them -
I do also give my waggon to my son Robert Montgomery Samuel Montgomery James Montgomery George Montgomery and Levi Montgomery:
My will also is that my beloved wife have her maintenance out of the profits of my plantation during her widdohood.
I do also give and bequeath all the remainder part of my estate to be equally divided as follows that is to say Robert Montgomery, William Montgomery Ruth Hodson Samuel Montgomery Rebekah Montgomery Irwin Montgomery James Montgomery George Montgomery and Levi Montgomery.
I also appoint my beloved Rebekah Montgomery and my son Robert Montgomery to be my Executrix and Executor of this my last will and testament hereby revoking all former wills by me made - IN witness whereof I have hereunto set my and and seal the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and six in the month of June the ninth day.
Signed sealed and delivered by the above named William Montgomery to be his last will and testament in the William Montgomery Present of us who have hereunto put our hands as witness in the present of the testator
Jonathan Parker - William Parsons - James Leonard
State of North Carolina, Guilford County February Venue 1811
The executrix Rebekah Montgomery & Robert Montgomery the two executors appointed in said will and qualified as such accordingly
Test J. Davis
for John Hamilton
SL#501,190 Guilford County, N.C. Court Minutes 17181-1811
Item 3, 1796=1811, page 556
The Last Will and Testament of William Montgomery deceased was proven in Open Court by oath of William Parsons one of the Subscribing witnesses thereto and a motion ordered to be recorded. Then came in Rebekah Montgomery widow and Robert Montgomery Executors appointed in said will and qualified accordingly.
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Abt 1790 - Yes, date unknown