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William Montgomery (congressman)
William Montgomery (April 11, 1818 – April 28, 1870) was a Democratic Party (United States), Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania. Formative years Born in Canton Township, Washington County, Pennsylvania, Canton Township, Pennsylvania on April 11, 1818, Montgomery pursued classical studies before graduating from Washington College (now Washington and Jefferson College) in Washington, Pennsylvania in 1839. He then studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1841. Career Following the completion of his legal studies, Montgomery opened a private law practice in Washington County. Appointed as district attorney in 1845, he became an unsuccessful candidate for election to the United States House of Representatives in United States House election, 1854, 1854. Montgomery was elected as a Democrat to the 35th United States Congress, Thirty-fifth and 36th United States Congress, Thirty-sixth Congresses, however, but was not a candidate for renomina ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
William Montgomery Pennsylvania Congressman)
William is a masculine given name of Norman French origin.Hanks, Hardcastle and Hodges, ''Oxford Dictionary of First Names'', Oxford University Press, 2nd edition, , p. 276. It became very popular in the English language after the Norman conquest of England in 1066,All Things William"Meaning & Origin of the Name"/ref> and remained so throughout the Middle Ages and into the modern era. It is sometimes abbreviated "Wm." Shortened familiar versions in English include Will (given name), Will, Wills (given name), Wills, Willy, Willie, Liam, Bill (given name), Bill, and Billy (name), Billy. A common Irish people, Irish form is Liam. Scottish people, Scottish diminutives include Wull, Willie or Wullie (as in Oor Wullie or the play Douglas (play)#Theme and response, ''Douglas''). Female forms are Willa, Willemina, Wilma (given name), Wilma and Wilhelmina (given name), Wilhelmina. Etymology William is related to the German language, German given name ''Wilhelm''. Both ultimately descend ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |