Montgomery Co., NC

History

Montgomery County was formed from Anson County in 1779 and was named in honor of General Richard Montgomery, who had been a distinguished British soldier for 16 years. He sold his commission in 1772 and came to America. He soon became a staunch supporter of the rights of the colonies. When the Continental Congress at Philadelphia commissioned officers for the army with General Washington in 1774, Richard Montgomery was among those commissioned a general. He was killed leading his men in the attack on Quebec.

In 1841, that part of Montgomery County west of the Pee Dee River became Stanly County.

Modern Day Adjacent Counties

Montgomery County is bordered by Randolph, Moore, Richmond, Stanly and Davidson counties.

Gleanings From

Table of contents:

• Montgomery Co., NC - Probate Records
  • 1865 Petition - Dower, Jesse Reaves Estate
• US Federal Census - Montgomery Co., NC
  • 1790 Census - Montgomery Co., NC
  • 1800 Census - Montgomery Co., NC
  • 1810 Census - Montgomery Co., NC
  • 1820 Census - Montgomery Co., NC
  • 1830 Census - Montgomery Co., NC
  • 1840 Census - Montgomery Co., NC
  • 1850 Census - Montgomery Co., NC
• Montgomery Co., NC - Reeves Chronology