Montie Montana's was born in 1910 with the name Owen Harlan Michel (or Mickel?). His father was Edgar Owen Michel. Edgar and Lovina (Alva's mother) were brother and sister, making Edgar Alva's uncle. Montie Montana was Alva's cousin.
A simpler way to put it is this:
Lovina Jane Michel had a brother named Edgar.
Lovina grew up, married, and had Alva
Edgar grew up, married, and had Montie
Alva and Montie were first cousins.
To see where Lovina fits in the family tree (Alva's mother) click here.
Montie Montana Jr sent me this summarray of his father's life:
OWEN HARLAN MICKEL was born in 1910. Better known as MONTIE MONTANA .
Montie has been a trick-rope performer most of his life. His first and
favorite
horse was Spot, another favorite was Poncho Rex. He has been predominately a
leader in the Rose Bowl parade in Pasadena, California for 60 years. Also a
main feature at the Calgary Stampede for several years. He was inducted into
the National Cowboy Hall of Fame in Oklahoma City, and the Rodeo Cowboy Hall
of Fame in Colorado Springs, Colorado and many more. Some of his memorabilia
is displayed in the Roy Rogers Museum in Victorville, CA.
On September 22, 1933, Montie married Louise Archer in Los Angeles CA. Montie
and Louise have two children, Montie Jr and Linda Marie. Montie and Louise
divorced in 1972.
Montie married Marilee Schaefer on June 12, 1987 in California. Marilee was 38
when they married, and had two grown children-son Russell Young and daughter
Trudy Young. Montie died May 20th 1998, and is buried at Oaklawn Cemetry in
Chatsworth, California
Montie Jr. was born December 28, 1934 in Los Angeles, CA. His dad gave him his
first horseback ride when he was three days old. Montie Jr. became a well
reknown trick roper/rider. Montie Jr. married Joni and their children are
Kelly, Jess & Dottie.
Linda Marie was born November 17, 1944. She also became a trick roper
performer
and actress on many television soap operas.
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