Oscar Wesley Montgomery, 18971968 (aged 70 years)

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Oscar Wesley /Montgomery/
Birth
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Death of a father
Source: Headstone
Citation details: Red Walnut Cemetery
Death of a paternal grandfather
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died in home of W. J. Tucker, Bath Springs

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Source: Headstone
Death of a sister
Marriage
Citation details: 65
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V. A. Lancaster, J. P.

Birth of a son
Death of a son
Source: Headstone
Text:

"Son of Oscar & Euda"

Census
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INDI:EVEN:SOUR:_FOOT: Death Certificate
Death of a daughter
Source: Headstone
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"Infant daughter of Oscar & Euda"

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Birth of a son
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Death of a wife
Source: Headstone
Citation details: Pleasant Hill Cemetery
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"Mother"

Death of a mother
Source: Headstone
Citation details: Red Walnut Cemetery
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"Wife of R. J. Montgomery"

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Source: Headstone
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"Mother"

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"Father 1883-1958"

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"1881-1960"

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Family with parents
father
18541900
Birth: September 14, 1854 27 22 Tennessee
Death: May 1, 1900
mother
18591931
Birth: August 20, 1859 32 23 Tennessee
Death: November 15, 1931
Marriage MarriageFebruary 28, 1878Decatur Co. TN
15 months
elder sister
1879
Birth: May 1879 24 19 Tennessee
3 years
elder brother
18821960
Birth: April 11, 1882 27 22 Tennessee
Death: April 11, 1960Decatur Co. TN
1 year
elder brother
3 years
elder sister
18861939
Birth: January 11, 1886 31 26 Tennessee
Death: November 6, 1939
15 months
elder sister
18871947
Birth: April 22, 1887 32 27
Death: April 7, 1947
2 years
elder brother
3 years
elder brother
18911915
Birth: September 1891 36 32
Death: 1915
18 months
elder sister
18931932
Birth: March 14, 1893 38 33 Tennessee
Death: May 3, 1932
2 years
elder sister
18951952
Birth: February 18, 1895 40 35 Tennessee
Death: December 3, 1952Dunbar Community, Decatur Co. TN
2 years
himself
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18971968
Birth: March 12, 1897 42 37 Decatur Co. TN
Death: January 28, 1968Decatur Co. TN
2 years
younger sister
18991917
Birth: March 1899 44 39 Tennessee
Death: about 1917Decatur Co. TN
Family with Euda Eula Lancaster
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18971968
Birth: March 12, 1897 42 37 Decatur Co. TN
Death: January 28, 1968Decatur Co. TN
wife
19001931
Birth: January 1, 1900 32 31 Sardis, Henderson Co. TN
Death: November 1, 1931Decatur Co. TN
Marriage MarriageFebruary 1, 1919Decatur Co. TN
10 months
son
19191919
Birth: November 15, 1919 22 19 Decatur Co. TN
Death: November 15, 1919Decatur Co. TN
10 months
daughter
19201920
Birth: August 27, 1920 23 20 District 1, Decatur Co. TN
Death: August 27, 1920District 1, Decatur Co. TN
17 months
daughter
19222016
Birth: January 10, 1922 24 22 Ike White place, Decatur Co. TN
Death: December 21, 2016At Home, Decaturville, Decatur Co. TN
2 years
son
19241987
Birth: January 19, 1924 26 24 Decatur Co. TN
Death: June 6, 1987Decatur Co. TN
2 years
son
19262007
Birth: March 18, 1926 29 26 Decatur Co. TN
Death: September 10, 2007Decatur County General Hospital, Parsons, Decatur Co. TN
3 years
daughter
19281999
Birth: October 25, 1928 31 28 Decatur Co. TN
Death: February 8, 1999Decatur Co. TN
16 months
son
19302004
Birth: February 18, 1930 32 30 Bath Springs, Decatur Co. TN
Death: July 12, 2004Decatur Co. General Hospital, Parsons, Decatur Co. TN
Family with Lona Belle Mayo
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18971968
Birth: March 12, 1897 42 37 Decatur Co. TN
Death: January 28, 1968Decatur Co. TN
wife
19051973
Birth: August 27, 1905 25 23 Bath Springs, Decatur Co. TN
Death: March 29, 1973Decatur County General Hospital, Parsons, Decatur Co. TN
Marriage MarriageNovember 13, 1932Decatur Co. TN
Marriage MarriageFebruary 2, 1937Decatur Co. TN
2 years
daughter
19342008
Birth: November 24, 1934 37 29 Decatur Co. TN
Death: February 29, 2008Sevierville, Sevier Co. TN
Marriage
Citation details: 65
Text:

V. A. Lancaster, J. P.

Marriage
Citation details: 59
Text:

J. B. West, J.P.

Marriage
Citation details: 59
Text:

J. A. Tucker, J.P.

Shared note

Oscar W. Montgomery was called to go to WW I. En route to report for military service, he received news of the war ending. He had reached Lexington, TN at which point he turned around and returned home.

Oscar, son of the late Bob and Martha Montgomery, and Euda, daughter of the late Bob and Adeline McClure Lancaster, were married on Feb 1, 1919 in Decatur County, by V. A. Lancaster. Their first home was the Ike White place.

To this union seven children were born: Two died at birth. Mary Lynn, along with mother and daddy, moved to the Red Walnut Community where they farmed - raising corn, cotton and some cattle. W. R., Nealous and Melba were born to this union. Two children attended Red Walnut country school. Teacher was Mr. Steve Eason. Mr. Guy Butler boarded in Oscar and Euda's home and taught at Red Walnut.

In 1929 Oscar and Euda bought some land and the Smith home place. (The owner was killed in a mill accident.) They farmed, raised cotton, corn, hay, hogs and some cattle.

On Feb. 18, 1930, Harold was born. Others that were old enough attended school at Union Hall. Mr. Jesse, his wife Lillie Tucker, Guy Kennedy, Marie Harrell, Weldon Welch, Grady Averette, Nellie Tuten and others taught school.

On Nov. 1, 1931, Euda died. Oscar kept all five children together. He continued to farm. Many can relate to the years of the 30's. In the late 30's, Oscar married Lona Mayo - daughter Betty Ann was born.

August 6, 1942, Oscar and Harvey Johnson were elected Decatur County Commissioners. Later, Oscar operated a country grocery store on Hwy. 114.

Mary married Carl Butler, Jr. on Nov. 28, 1943. Carl was inducted into Army Air Force, June 13, 1944 - 1946 in Goose Bay Labrador. He was employed 31 years with Kaddis Mfg. Corp. before retiring. They have three children: Jerry, Larry and Betty, and two grandchildren.

W. R. was inducted into the Navy, 1944-1946, in the South Pacific. After discharge, he married Lucy Johnson - five children: Peggy, Linda, Vincent, Kathy and Alan; and eight grandchildren. He was a farmer and mill operator. W. R. died June 6, 1987.

Nealous entered the Army and served his country, 1944 to 1946, serving several months in Europe. After discharge, he married Geneva Keeton - five children were born: Jimmy, Bobby, Gary, Donnie and Pamela, and seven grandchildren. Nealous, Gary and Donnie have been active in timber and sawmill business.

Melba married Frank Martin - one son Keith and three grandchildren. Frank served in the US Navy on the USS Prairie, then was stationed at San Diego CA, 1948-1953. After his discharge, he became active in timber and sawmill operations.

Harold volunteered for the Air Force and served four years (European Theater) 1951-1955. He married Geneva Flatt - three children: Ann, Kay and Johnny; and five grandchildren. After retiring from the state, he does cedar furniture, etc.

Betty married Jack Jordan - five children: Sharon, Elaine, Jackie, Melonie, and Timmy; and nine grandchildren. He went into the Air Force for several months. Jack and Betty live in Sevierville, TN. They are employed with the Sevier County Nursing Home.

Due to bad health, Oscar died Jan. 28, 1968

Lona was active in her church after retiring from Salant. She kept busy with her hobbies until her death on March 29, 1973.

[The 1920 census shows Stanley L. Smith living in District 1, Decatur Co. TN. Stanley (3 Jul 1890 - 21 May 1924) is buried at Decaturville City Cemetery. He seems to likely be the owner of the Smith home place that died in the mill accident. David Donahue noted that he is probably son of Laura J. Stout Smith and L. T. Smith whose markers are to the north and husband of Clara V. Smith whose marker is to the south. Clara V. Smith is Clara Vise, daughter of James Little Vise. Stanley and Clara Smith had one son James Leonard Smith. In the 1930 census, Clara V. and James L. Smith are living in the James L. Vise household.]

  • source: Decatur County History and Families, 1920 census, 1930 census, Sarah Vise.
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