Benjamin Franklin Montgomery (1834 – December 29, 1912) was an American politician who along with Elias M. Ammons and won the 1912 Colorado gubernatorial election. Although Montgomery would have been appointed as the 17th Lieutenant Governor of Colorado, he died before he could enter the office; Stephen R. Fitzgarrald replaced him from 1913 to 1915.
Benjamin F. Montgomery | |
|---|---|
| 17th Lieutenant Governor of Colorado[a] | |
| Governor | Elias M. Ammons |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1834 Denver, Colorado, US |
| Died | December 29, 1912 (aged 77–78) Colorado Springs, Colorado, US |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | Willis Saxe Montgomery (1857 – 1944) Editha Montgomery (1896 – 1897) |
| Residence(s) | Rifle, Colorado, US |
| Occupation | Politician |
Life and career
editBenjamin F. Montgomery was born in 1834, in Denver, Colorado.
Montgomery was interested in mining and ranching while living in Nevada Avenue and San Rafael Street. For four years, during the bomb days of Cripple Creek, then in El Paso County, he lived in that town and during these four years he represented El Paso county in the legislature. He was prominent in the councils of the local Democratic Party during his residence here.
Montgomery ran alongside Elias M. Ammons in the 1912 Colorado gubernatorial election, winning with a margin of 42.91%.[1]
Death and aftermath
editIn his later years, he lived on a farm near Rifle, Colorado, with his son.
Montgomery died on December 29, 1912, because of his throat disorder, laryngitis. Montgomery's funeral was held on December 31, 1912, with burial at Evergreen Cemetery next to the body of Montgomery's son. The body was brought to this city from Denver by W.S. Montgomery, a son; Mrs. EM Glidden, granddaughter, and grandparents. John B. Hunter. Funeral services were held in Denver on Monday afternoon.
After Montgomery's death, Stephen R. Fitzgarrald took his place from 1913 to 1915. Fitzgarrald had served as lieutenant governor since 1909.[2]
See also
edit- ^ Montgomery died before he could took the office, Stephen R. Fitzgarrald replaced him then.
References
edit- ^ "Our Campaigns - CO Governor Race - Nov 05, 1912". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved 2024-06-15.
- ^ "Our Campaigns - Candidate - Stephen R. Fitzgarrald". www.ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved 2024-06-15.
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