Montgomery M. Wardell, 1893-1966, TC State Hospital

Gone but not forgotten.
Montgomery lived most of his life at the Northern Michigan Asylum. Dying there on March 7, 1966.
Montgomery was born to Joshua Mearue Wardell and Arista Jane Montgomery on July 15, 1893 in Michigan.
In 1900, he is living with his parents and younger sister, Margaret. He is 6 yrs old.
In 1910, Montgomery is living at the Northern Michigan Asylum and is the youngest patient I have encountered. He is 16 yrs old. He is born in MI. His father born Canada and his mother born Ohio.
  On June 6, 1917, he is registered for the draft with the following information: Montgomery M. Wardell, born July 15, 1893 in Michigan. Occupation is patient at Traverse City State Hospital.  Medium height, blue eyes, brown hair, medium build. Under disability it is listed: Insane.
In 1920, 1930 and 1940, Montgomery continues to live at the Asylum. He has competed high school, 4th year, and worked 3 hours the previous week.
He dies on March 7, 1966 in Traverse City. He is buried, with a headstone in Maple Hill Cemetery in Cadillac.
Rest in Peace