Families
Many Eastern Montgomery residents are descended from the pioneers that built the area from a land of promise based on its abundant resources and beautiful natural setting to the variety of small towns and communities that exist today. The museum collection includes genealogical material on these original settlers and their descendants.
These images are a small representative sample of our collection. Visit the museum to see all items on display, or contact us about accessing available files.
Marye family, circa 1905
The Marye Family, circa 1915. Shown (l. t r.) are Ambrose Madison Marye, Alfred James Marye, Nannie Christian Anderson Marye, and Robert Burton Marye.
Gardner clan, Shawsville, circa 1920
The Taylor sisters: (l to r.) Eugenia, Florence, Nancy, Mary, Margie, Mattie, and Alice
John Woods Doosing home in Shawsville, circa 1800
Home of Pearl Ellis, daughter of President John Tyler and widow of William Munford Ellis,1938
The Ellis family, circa 1935-1940. Shown (l. to r.) are Mumford Ellis, Pearl Tyler Ellis, Lion Alexander Ellis, and Gardiner Tyler Ellis (seated).
The Hoback sisters, circa 1905. Shown (l. to r.) are Effie Hoback, Eugene Atkinson, Audrey Hoback, and Lena Hoback Atkinson.
