The death certificate of the woman buried here names her only as "Margaret Montgomery" – a common name – and says she was married to James Montgomery – also a common name. The evidence is strong, however, that this is Margaret Thompson Kerr Montgomery, who was married first to Henry Hogan Kerr and afterward to James Montgomery.
Note that the year of death matches: this woman died in 1874, and we know from court documents that Margaret Thompson Kerr Montgomery died in 1874. Also, her age is right. This woman was age 38 in 1874, meaning she was born around 1836, and Margaret Thompson Kerr Montgomery was born on July 6, 1836.
Finally, we know from her death notice that this woman is buried in the Ballyphilip Church of Ireland Graveyard, where Margaret Thompson Kerr Montgomery had relatives, including at least one of her children.
On this basis, I feel convinced that the woman buried here is indeed Margaret Thompson Kerr Montgomery, and I have included her information on this memorial. Of course, I will gladly transfer, delete, or modify this memorial if conflicting information comes to light. I would be grateful to anyone who can provide further information.
"MONTGOMERY – July 11, at Swanvale, Killeast, Co. Antrim, Margaret, wife of Mr. James Montgomory. Her remains will be removed for interment in Portaferry Burying ground, tomorrow (Tuesday) morning, at six o'clock, passing through Belfast at nine, and arriving in Portaferry about 2 p.m, Friends will please accept this invitation." – Belfast News-Letter, July 13, 1874.
The death certificate of the woman buried here names her only as "Margaret Montgomery" – a common name – and says she was married to James Montgomery – also a common name. The evidence is strong, however, that this is Margaret Thompson Kerr Montgomery, who was married first to Henry Hogan Kerr and afterward to James Montgomery.
Note that the year of death matches: this woman died in 1874, and we know from court documents that Margaret Thompson Kerr Montgomery died in 1874. Also, her age is right. This woman was age 38 in 1874, meaning she was born around 1836, and Margaret Thompson Kerr Montgomery was born on July 6, 1836.
Finally, we know from her death notice that this woman is buried in the Ballyphilip Church of Ireland Graveyard, where Margaret Thompson Kerr Montgomery had relatives, including at least one of her children.
On this basis, I feel convinced that the woman buried here is indeed Margaret Thompson Kerr Montgomery, and I have included her information on this memorial. Of course, I will gladly transfer, delete, or modify this memorial if conflicting information comes to light. I would be grateful to anyone who can provide further information.
"MONTGOMERY – July 11, at Swanvale, Killeast, Co. Antrim, Margaret, wife of Mr. James Montgomory. Her remains will be removed for interment in Portaferry Burying ground, tomorrow (Tuesday) morning, at six o'clock, passing through Belfast at nine, and arriving in Portaferry about 2 p.m, Friends will please accept this invitation." – Belfast News-Letter, July 13, 1874.
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