Clan Montgomery

🔹 Official Clan Associations

Clan Montgomery Society International (CMSI) A non-profit organization dedicated to the history, genealogy, research, and promotion of the surname Montgomery or Montgomerie.
https://www.clanmontgomery.org/homepage.htmlWikipedia+4Clan Montgomery+4Clan Montgomery+4

🔹 Historical Resources

Clan Montgomery – Wikipedia Provides a detailed overview of the clan’s origins, history, and significant events.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_Montgomery
Montgomery Clan History – ScotClans Offers insights into the clan’s background, including its Norman origins and settlement in Scotland.
https://www.scotclans.com/blogs/clans-new2/montgomery-clan-history
Clan Montgomery History – Discover Britain Explores the historical journey of the Montgomery clan from its Viking roots to its establishment in Normandy and Scotland.
https://www.discoverbritain.com/history/clans/clan-montgomery/

🔹 Genealogical Resources

Clan Montgomery Society International – Genealogy CMSI offers a searchable online genealogy database for individuals researching their Montgomery ancestry.
https://www.clanmontgomery.org/history.htmlClan Montgomery+1Clan Montgomery+1
FamilyTreeDNA – Montgomery Provides DNA testing services to help trace Montgomery lineage and connect with genetic relatives.
https://www.familytreedna.com/groups/montgomery/links
A Genealogical History of the Family of Montgomery – Electric Scotland An extensive document detailing the genealogy of the Montgomery family, tracing its origins and lineage through centuries.
https://electricscotland.com/webclans/m/genealogicalmontgomery.pdf

🔹 Tartans and Symbols

Clan Crest and Motto The clan’s crest depicts a lady dressed in ancient apparel holding an anchor and the head of a savage, accompanied by the motto “Garde bien” (“Watch well”).
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clan_MontgomeryWikipedia

🔹 Notable Figures

Sir John de Montgomery Celebrated for capturing Sir Henry Percy (“Hotspur”) at the Battle of Otterburn in 1388, leading to the construction of Polnoon Castle with the ransom.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polnoon_CastleWikipedia+1Wikipedia+1
Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery, 1st Viscount Montgomery of Alamein A prominent British Army officer during World War II, known for his leadership in the North African campaign and the Battle of Normandy.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bernard_MontgomeryWikipedia

🔹 Community Engagement

Clan Montgomery Society International – Membership Offers opportunities for individuals to join, participate in events, and connect with others of Montgomery descent.
https://www.clanmontgomery.org/homepage.html
Clan Montgomery Scottish History – YouTube A video providing insights into the history of Clan Montgomery.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GbYmXlyorbw

Clan Montgomery is a lowland Scottish clan originating in Renfrewshire, Scotland. The surname Montgomery is of Norman descent. Roger de Montgomery first arrived with William the Conqueror in 1066 and was granted lands in Wales which were then named Montgomeryshire. Roger’s grandson Robert, accompanied Walter FitzAlan, the progenitor of the Stewart Clan, to Scotland in the 12th century and were granted lands by King David I.

The clan motto is Garde Bien which translates into “Guard well”, and the clan’s crest features a lady, holding an anchor in the left hand and the head of a savage by the hair in the right hand.

The historic seat of the clan is Eglinton Castle located in Kilwinning, Scotland. The Montgomery clan acquired the property in the 14th century through marriage. In 1528 the original Eglinton Castle was burnt down during a feud with the Clan Cunningham in retaliation for the sacking of Kerelaw Castle by the Montgomery’s. The current castle was built in 1802 and served as the seat of the Montgomery’s until the early 20th century when it was abandoned due to financial difficulties. The castle was unroofed in 1925 and much of it was destroyed by the military in the 1950s when it was used for target practice. All that presently survives is a corner tower and some low walls.

The Clan Montgomery Society of North America was founded in March 1981 in Peidmont, California. The purpose of the society is to develop an educational organization designed to research study and promote Clan Montgomery and Scottish heritage. The Eglinton Castle is now run as a country park with a visitor center that shares information about the Montgomery Clan.

Further Reading:
Clan Feud – Montgomery vs. Cunningham