Montgomery, Nellie Blanche

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• Census: Jun 1880, York Township, Athens County, Ohio, USA
• Census: Jun 1900, Oregon, Holt County, Missouri, USA

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Census:
According to the 1880 U.S. enumeration, Nellie B. Montgomery, age 4, lived with her parents, David Montgomery, age 40 and earning a living weighing coal, his wife, Hannah Montgomery, age 24 and keeping house, and two siblings: Arthur Montgomery, age 6; and Maud M. Montgomery, age 2.

Census:
According to the 1900 U.S. enumeration, Nellie Montgomery, age 24, single, a music teacher, lived in the East ward with her uncle and aunt, Robert Montgomery, a 62 year old "Capitalist," and Frances Montgomery, age 59, and two other single women identified as Robert Montgomery's nieces: Maud Montgomery (age 21), a school teacher; and Grace (age 17), in school.

Buried:
She was buried in the Springfield Cemetery.

Died:

The following is a transcription supplied by Frances Gretchen (Klein) Leenerts of an obituary for Nellie Blanche (Montgomery) Fiegenbaum. Gretchen Leenerts reported that the article had appeared on 25 January 1968 in the Springfield Monitor, of Springfield, Nebraska.

     Nellie Montgomery Fiegenbaum was born 1 April 1876 to David and Hannah Davis Montgomery in Jackson, Ohio and died Saturday, January 20th. At an early age she and her two sisters were taken to the home of an uncle and aunt in Oregon, Missouri, where they were reared as the daughters of Robert and Frances Montgomery. Upon completion of high school, Nellie attended Harden Woman's College in Mexico, Missouri. There she majored in music and was graduated from their Conservatory of Music. Returning to her hometown, she began her career as a music teacher and on 3 October 1900 was united in marriage to Henry Fiegenbaum, Principal of the Oregon High School. Later they moved to Lawton, Oklahoma where their daughter Louise was born. In January 1903, Mr. Fiegenbaum purchased the W. E. Miller drugstore and moved his family to Springfield, which became their permanent home. Here their daughter Roberta was born, and here it was that Mrs. Fiegenbaum resumed her piano teaching. Nellie Fiegenbaum was a member of the Springfield Congregational Church, serving for many years as clerk, participating in Ladies Aid activities and in its choir work. She also served as president of the Springfield Woman's Club, and completed fifty years as a member of Royal Neighbors of America. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Reuben J. Claussen (Louise) of North Platte and Mrs. Clyde Martin (Roberta) of Omaha; five grandchildren and sixteen great grandchildren, one niece and one nephew. Services were held Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. at Springfield Cemetery. Pallbearers were Donald Keyes, Louis Bottorff, Robert Shepler, A. H. Snider, Jack Latham and Edward Zeorian. Kahler Mortuary of Papillion was in charge of arrangements.

Nellie married Fiegenbaum, Heinrich F. 3 Oct 1900, Oregon, Holt County, Missouri, USA. Heinrich (son of Fiegenbaum, Friedrich Wilhelm and Otto, Louisa) was born 10 Jan 1868, Wapello, Louisa County, Iowa, USA; died 6 Dec 1954, Omaha, Douglas County, Nebraska, USA; was buried 9 Dec 1954, Springfield, Sarpy County, Nebraska, USA. [Group Sheet]

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Married:

     The following is a transcription of an article published in The Holt County Sentinel (Oregon, Missouri) on Friday, 5 October 1900.

          Merry Marriage Bells.

     Decidedly one of the leading and pleasant society events this season was the marriage Wednesday forenoon, October 3, 1900, of Miss Nellie Blanche, niece of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Montgomery, and Mr. Henry Fiegenbaum, of St. Joseph, Mo.
     The ceremony took place at the Presbyterian church, and was performed by the pastor, Rev. H. A. Sawyers, at eleven o'clock in the forenoon, Mrs. R. C. Kunkel, of St. Joseph, presided at the piano, and, in time with Mendelssohn's wedding march, the bridal party, preceded by the ushers, Messrs. Charles Bunker and Sol Zachman, passed up the aisle and stood under a floral monogram in red and gray. Miss Gertrude Stock sang "Oh, Promise Me," and Miss Leona Schulte sang "I Promise Thee."
     Rev. Sawyers spoke the words that made these two most excellent young people, husband and wife.
     At the conclusion of the ceremony the bridal party and relatives in attendance, repaired to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Montgomery, where an elegant luncheon was served, after which the bride and groom left for Colorado points. After a short stay, they will return to St. Joseph, where the groom has arranged for their going to housekeeping, and hence will be at home to friends.
     Miss Maud, sister of the bride, was the maid of honor, and the groom's best man was his brother, W. E., of Geneva, Nebraska.
     The bride never appeared to better advantage, Her gown was of apple green silk, with white tucked silk front and appliguie [sic] trimming, picture hat of panne velvet. She carried bride's roses. Her maid of honor wore a tailor made suit of brown cloth with pink trimmings, with hat to match and carried pink roses.
     The church was elaborately and beautifully decorated for the occasion, in ferns, potted plants, festoons of green and monogram, "F. M.," in gray and red flowers.
     On Tuesday evening a reception was tendered by the prospective bride to her most intimate young friends, and following musical numbers by Mrs. Roy Kunkel, Misses Maud Crampton, Effie Proud, Leona Schulte, and Gertrude Stock; elegant refreshments were served. The occasion was one of the happiest occuring [sic] in our little city for a long time.
     Mrs. Fiegenbaum was raised in our community, and has ever been one of our most popular young ladies, possessing many accomplishments, fully equipped to fill in the highest degree every obligation that comes to her by reason of her new relatives.
     The groom is a gentleman of excellent standing and holds a position of much responsibility in one of the general offices of the Burlington route in St. Joseph.
     The presents received by her were of the rarest and most costly description, which was additional evidence of the high esteem in which she was held by a large circle of friends.
     Those present from abroad in attendance were: Mrs. M. Sexauer, of Des Moines, Iowa; Mr. and Mrs. Miller and family, of Wathena, Kansas; Mr. W. E. Fiegenbaum, Geneva, Nebraska; Mr. and Mrs. H. W. Montgomery, of Skidmore, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Niel [sic] Hoblitzell, of Rock Port, Mo.; Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Montgomery, Mr. and Mrs. Will McRoberts, Miss Ethel Bordeaux, of Mound City; Miss Anna Fiegenbaum, of St. Joseph.
     The Sentinel joins with the many friends of the happy contracting parties in extending congratulations and well wishes for their future happiness.

Residence (family):
"Mr. and Mrs. Henry Fiegenbaum" of Lawton, Oklahoma attended the celebration of the 50th wedding anniversary of Henry's parents at Oregon, Missouri in April, 1902. Henry was identified as engaged in the hardware business.

1. Fiegenbaum, Frances Louise was born 25 Jun 1902, Lawton, Comanche County, Oklahoma Territory, USA; died 19 Apr 1992, North Platte, Lincoln County, Nebraska, USA; was buried 22 Apr 1992, North Platte, Lincoln County, Nebraska, USA.
2. Fiegenbaum, Roberta Grace was born 12 Jul 1906, Springfield, Sarpy County, Nebraska, USA; died 2004; was buried , Papillion, Sarpy County, Nebraska, USA.

Other Events:

• Residence: 1915, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA

David married Davis, Hannah 1874, Ohio, USA. Hannah was born 1856, Ohio, USA; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

Census (family):
According to the 1880 U.S. enumeration, the household consisted of David Montgomery, age 40 and earning a living weighing coal, his wife, Hannah Montgomery, age 24 and keeping house, and their three children: Arthur Montgomery, age 6; Nellie B. Montgomery, age 4; and Maud M. Montgomery, age 2.

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Birth:
Details of the birth are not known at this time.

Hugh married Campbell, Ellen Ireland, United Kingdom. Ellen was born , Ireland, United Kingdom; died Yes, date unknown. [Group Sheet]

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Birth:
A biographical sketch of Robert's life published in 1882 reported that his mother's given name was Agnes. According to Robert's death certificate, based on information provided by his son, Hiram, Robert's mother was Ellen Campbell. Additional details of her birth or of her parents are not known at this time.

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Married:
Details of the marriage are not known at this time.