Brief Life History of Robert Hiester
Col. Robert Hiester Montgomery was born on 21 September 1872, in Luzerne, Pennsylvania, United States as the son of Thomas Montgomery. He married Lois Stobo Cate on 6 January 1928, in Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States. He lived in Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States in 1910 and New York City, New York County, New York, United States in 1915. He died on 2 May 1953, in Dade, Florida, United States, at the age of 80, and was buried in Woodlawn Park North Cemetery and Mausoleum, Miami, Dade, Florida, United States.
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- Robert H Montgomery, "United States Census, 1910"
- Robert Hiester Montgomery, "New York, New York City Marriage Records, 1829-1940"
- Legacy NFS Source: Robert Hiester Montgomery - Government record: death: 2 May 1953; Dade, Florida, United States
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World Events (8)
1877 · First National Strike in U.S. Begins In Pittsburgh Against Pennsylvania Railroad
Coming out of an economic crisis, everyone was worried when cuts started happening in the railroad. They went on what would the great railroad strike of 1877.
1878 · St. Mary's Episcopal Church is Built
The Episcopal Diocese of Florida organized a mission church in 1878 to provide a location that could serve seasonal guests. Visitors and residents from Green Cove Springs raised over $1000 to build the church. On March 10, 1879, the Church held its first service. This location is notable because it would eventually be added to U.S. National Register of Historic Places (February 17, 1978).
1898 · Florida Involvement in Spanish-American War
Florida played a critical role during the Spanish-American War. The port of Tampa saw the arrival of over 30,000 troops; this traffic resulted in the small town experiencing massive growth and becoming a city. Cuban-Americans across the state also helped with raising money and support for the war.
Name Meaning
English, Scottish, and northern Irish (of Norman origin): habitational name from Sainte-Foy-de-Montgomery and Saint-Germain-de-Montgomery (Calvados). In Ireland this surname was present in the medieval period, died out, and was then reintroduced from Scotland in the 17th century. It has been Gaelicized in Ireland as Mac Iomaire and in Scotland as Mac Gumaraid.
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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