George Montgomery (bishop)

Arms of Montgomerie: Azure, three fleurs-de-lys or
Composite arms of George Montgomery, as shown on the monumental brass mural monument in Washfield Church, Devon, erected by him in memory of his mother-in-law Alice Fry (died 1605).

George Montgomery (alias Montgomerie;[1] 1562–1621) was a Scottish protestant cleric, promoted by King James VI and I to various Irish bishoprics. He held the offices of Rector of Chedzoy, Somerset; Dean of Norwich (1603); Bishop of Raphoe, Bishop of Clogher, Bishop of Derry (1605); and Bishop of Meath (1610).[2]

  1. ^ As he spelt his name on the mural monument he erected to his mother-in-law Alice Fry in Washfield Church, Devon
  2. ^ Clogher clergy and parishes : being an account of the clergy of the Church of Ireland in the Diocese of Clogher, from the earliest period, with historical notices of the several parishes, churches, etc" Leslie, J.B. p 9: Enniskille; R. H. Ritchie; 1929