Genevieve Allan was born in 1858 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Her parents were Patterson Allan and Caroline Wilson Allan. She spent most of her younger years on her father's plantation in Goochland County, Virginia. Being of Scotch descent, she was interested in everything about the land of her ancestors'. She was educated for a female of her day and attended the University of Cincinnati. She was fluent in the languages of French, Italian, and Germany and loved music.
On September 21, 1882, in Cincinnati, Genevieve married Dwight Preston Montague. Shortly thereafter, the couple moved to Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Once settled, Dwight entered in to the business world and gradually amassing large real estate holdings. Genevieve entered the world of society and culture. She was a leader in promoting drama, music and Art in Chattanooga. The couple had three daughters. Their names were Genevieve, who never married, Caroline, who married Count Nerino Responi de la Teste of Italy, and Richard Kimball.
Unlike most women, there was more to Genevieve than social events. When she entertained in her home, she played a pipe organ for her guests. Yes, she did participate in parades and parties, but she also promoted patriotism. She believed in the betterment of civic life and outstretching a hand to the poor. She became one of Chattanooga leaders in civic, patriotic, and social affairs.
Genevieve helped to found several organizations. She helped found the Pine Breeze Sanitarium in 1909 and served as president for many years. It was located on Memorial drive. The Sanitarium treated not only patients that were mentally disturbed but also TB patients. According to Ghosts of Tennessee, the site is haunted.
Another project was to help establish recreation and health facilities in Fort Ogle thorpe for the soldiers. She was active in the Spanish- American War and World War I. By organizing the Women's Service League she created a group responsible for this service to benefit the soldiers.
During WWI, Genevieve devoted herself to collecting data concerning the soldiers of Hamilton County. Because of her efforts, Hamilton County is the only county in Tennessee with a complete list of WWI soldiers. She designed a card index with birth info, parentage, marriages, and their children.
She was president of the Tuberculosis foundation, a member of the state forestry board appointed by Gov. Cooper, and a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. She was active in Kosmos-Women's club, Daughters of the American Revolution and head of the Colonial Dames. Genevive also served on the state and national board of the Colonial Dames. She also designed the first flag of the City of Chattanooga.
Genevieve died in 1941 at the age of 83. Serving Chattanooga for 60 years, she had become one of Chattanooga's most prominent women. She died at her house on 949 East Terrace Rd on Cameron Hill after a long illness.
On September 21, 1882, in Cincinnati, Genevieve married Dwight Preston Montague. Shortly thereafter, the couple moved to Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Once settled, Dwight entered in to the business world and gradually amassing large real estate holdings. Genevieve entered the world of society and culture. She was a leader in promoting drama, music and Art in Chattanooga. The couple had three daughters. Their names were Genevieve, who never married, Caroline, who married Count Nerino Responi de la Teste of Italy, and Richard Kimball.
Unlike most women, there was more to Genevieve than social events. When she entertained in her home, she played a pipe organ for her guests. Yes, she did participate in parades and parties, but she also promoted patriotism. She believed in the betterment of civic life and outstretching a hand to the poor. She became one of Chattanooga leaders in civic, patriotic, and social affairs.
Genevieve helped to found several organizations. She helped found the Pine Breeze Sanitarium in 1909 and served as president for many years. It was located on Memorial drive. The Sanitarium treated not only patients that were mentally disturbed but also TB patients. According to Ghosts of Tennessee, the site is haunted.
Another project was to help establish recreation and health facilities in Fort Ogle thorpe for the soldiers. She was active in the Spanish- American War and World War I. By organizing the Women's Service League she created a group responsible for this service to benefit the soldiers.
During WWI, Genevieve devoted herself to collecting data concerning the soldiers of Hamilton County. Because of her efforts, Hamilton County is the only county in Tennessee with a complete list of WWI soldiers. She designed a card index with birth info, parentage, marriages, and their children.
She was president of the Tuberculosis foundation, a member of the state forestry board appointed by Gov. Cooper, and a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. She was active in Kosmos-Women's club, Daughters of the American Revolution and head of the Colonial Dames. Genevive also served on the state and national board of the Colonial Dames. She also designed the first flag of the City of Chattanooga.
Genevieve died in 1941 at the age of 83. Serving Chattanooga for 60 years, she had become one of Chattanooga's most prominent women. She died at her house on 949 East Terrace Rd on Cameron Hill after a long illness.
Genevieve Allan was born in 1858 in Cincinnati, Ohio. Her parents were Patterson Allan and Caroline Wilson Allan. She spent most of her younger years on her father's plantation in Goochland County, Virginia. Being of Scotch descent, she was interested in everything about the land of her ancestors'. She was educated for a female of her day and attended the University of Cincinnati. She was fluent in the languages of French, Italian, and Germany and loved music.
On September 21, 1882, in Cincinnati, Genevieve married Dwight Preston Montague. Shortly thereafter, the couple moved to Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Once settled, Dwight entered in to the business world and gradually amassing large real estate holdings. Genevieve entered the world of society and culture. She was a leader in promoting drama, music and Art in Chattanooga. The couple had three daughters. Their names were Genevieve, who never married, Caroline, who married Count Nerino Responi de la Teste of Italy, and Richard Kimball.
Unlike most women, there was more to Genevieve than social events. When she entertained in her home, she played a pipe organ for her guests. Yes, she did participate in parades and parties, but she also promoted patriotism. She believed in the betterment of civic life and outstretching a hand to the poor. She became one of Chattanooga leaders in civic, patriotic, and social affairs.
Genevieve helped to found several organizations. She helped found the Pine Breeze Sanitarium in 1909 and served as president for many years. It was located on Memorial drive. The Sanitarium treated not only patients that were mentally disturbed but also TB patients. According to Ghosts of Tennessee, the site is haunted.
Another project was to help establish recreation and health facilities in Fort Ogle thorpe for the soldiers. She was active in the Spanish- American War and World War I. By organizing the Women's Service League she created a group responsible for this service to benefit the soldiers.
During WWI, Genevieve devoted herself to collecting data concerning the soldiers of Hamilton County. Because of her efforts, Hamilton County is the only county in Tennessee with a complete list of WWI soldiers. She designed a card index with birth info, parentage, marriages, and their children.
She was president of the Tuberculosis foundation, a member of the state forestry board appointed by Gov. Cooper, and a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. She was active in Kosmos-Women's club, Daughters of the American Revolution and head of the Colonial Dames. Genevive also served on the state and national board of the Colonial Dames. She also designed the first flag of the City of Chattanooga.
Genevieve died in 1941 at the age of 83. Serving Chattanooga for 60 years, she had become one of Chattanooga's most prominent women. She died at her house on 949 East Terrace Rd on Cameron Hill after a long illness.
On September 21, 1882, in Cincinnati, Genevieve married Dwight Preston Montague. Shortly thereafter, the couple moved to Chattanooga, Tennessee.
Once settled, Dwight entered in to the business world and gradually amassing large real estate holdings. Genevieve entered the world of society and culture. She was a leader in promoting drama, music and Art in Chattanooga. The couple had three daughters. Their names were Genevieve, who never married, Caroline, who married Count Nerino Responi de la Teste of Italy, and Richard Kimball.
Unlike most women, there was more to Genevieve than social events. When she entertained in her home, she played a pipe organ for her guests. Yes, she did participate in parades and parties, but she also promoted patriotism. She believed in the betterment of civic life and outstretching a hand to the poor. She became one of Chattanooga leaders in civic, patriotic, and social affairs.
Genevieve helped to found several organizations. She helped found the Pine Breeze Sanitarium in 1909 and served as president for many years. It was located on Memorial drive. The Sanitarium treated not only patients that were mentally disturbed but also TB patients. According to Ghosts of Tennessee, the site is haunted.
Another project was to help establish recreation and health facilities in Fort Ogle thorpe for the soldiers. She was active in the Spanish- American War and World War I. By organizing the Women's Service League she created a group responsible for this service to benefit the soldiers.
During WWI, Genevieve devoted herself to collecting data concerning the soldiers of Hamilton County. Because of her efforts, Hamilton County is the only county in Tennessee with a complete list of WWI soldiers. She designed a card index with birth info, parentage, marriages, and their children.
She was president of the Tuberculosis foundation, a member of the state forestry board appointed by Gov. Cooper, and a member of St. Paul's Episcopal Church. She was active in Kosmos-Women's club, Daughters of the American Revolution and head of the Colonial Dames. Genevive also served on the state and national board of the Colonial Dames. She also designed the first flag of the City of Chattanooga.
Genevieve died in 1941 at the age of 83. Serving Chattanooga for 60 years, she had become one of Chattanooga's most prominent women. She died at her house on 949 East Terrace Rd on Cameron Hill after a long illness.
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