Nathaniel Montgomery-Moore facts for kids

Colonel Nathaniel Montgomery-Moore (1757 – 4 December 1834) was an important figure in Ireland. He lived in Garvey, County Tyrone, and Fassaroe Castle, County Wicklow. He was a Member of Parliament (MP), which means he was elected to help make laws for the country.

Early Life and Family

Nathaniel Montgomery-Moore was born in 1757. His father was General Alexander Montgomery, who was also a Member of Parliament for County Monaghan.

Nathaniel's mother was Eleanora Moore. She was the daughter of Acheson Moore of Garvey. Nathaniel was the oldest son of his father's second marriage. He had two full sisters, Sidney and Maria. He also had three half-brothers from his father's first marriage. Nathaniel later added "Moore" to his name to honor his mother's family.

A Career in Public Service

Nathaniel Montgomery-Moore had a busy career serving his country.

Member of Parliament

He was elected as a Member of Parliament (MP) in the Parliament of Ireland. This was the main law-making body in Ireland at the time. He represented County Tyrone in 1781. Later, in 1798, he became an MP for Strabane.

High Sheriff

In 1786, he was chosen to be the High Sheriff of Tyrone. A High Sheriff was a very important local official. They were responsible for keeping the peace and carrying out legal duties in their county.

Military Service

Colonel Montgomery-Moore also had a military career. In 1794, he became a Lieutenant-Colonel in the Royal Tyrone Militia. This was a local army unit. He led his regiment during the Irish Rebellion of 1798. This was a major uprising in Ireland. He left his military role in 1799.

Later Life and Legacy

Colonel Nathaniel Montgomery-Moore passed away on 4 December 1834. He was married to Mary Anne Boyd and they had four sons. His oldest son, Alexander James Montgomery-Moore, continued the family name.