...Nearer Saltillo, five Montgomery brothers grew up: Houston, Reuben, John, Arthur S., and James Wesley Montgomery, the latter becoming a doctor. It was John Montgomery whose near-fatal surgery was done around 1900 by Dr. Crook of Jackson and our Dr. W. B. Keeton.
Savannah Courier, Savannah, TN, May 3, 1894 -
Wm. B. Montgomery, an old and respected citizen of Sardis, died Apr 6, 1894, at the age of 67 years. He was born and reared in this county, his father Maj. James Montgomery having moved into this county in 1824.