William Montgomery (April 11, 1818 – April 28, 1870) was a Democratic member of the

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from Pennsylvania.

Formative years

Born in 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

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. Montgomery was elected as a Democrat to the Thirty-fifth and Thirty-sixth Congresses, however, but was not a candidate for renomination in

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. He then served as was a delegate to the

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and resumed the practice of law. Six years later, he ran again for Congress, but was also unsuccessful in that

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election.

Death and interment

Montgomery died in Washington County, Pennsylvania on April 28, 1870, and was interred in the Washington Cemetery.

Sources

The Political Graveyard
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