"Charles Montelius ... was a Frenchman of noble birth, who was educated for the French legislature, but during the French Revolution the opposing parties kidnapped him and sent him to America, where he was sold as a 'redemptioner,' serving over seven years for his freedom. He was purchased by a merchant on Market street, Philadelphia, and by his natural business ability eventually became a member of the firm, and finally married the daughter of his former purchaser. During the 'Buckshot war' he was a member of the legislature of Philadelphia." (1)
Child:
1) John Montelius, b. Philadelphia (1)
(1) Herbert C. Bell, History of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania (Chicago, Illinois: Brown, Runk & Co., Publishers, 1891), 1014.
(2) Montelius DNA Surname Project, Family Tree DNA, accessed 8 August 2008.