Henry Montague (July 30, 1813 – 1909) was a Michigan politician.
Henry Montague | |
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| Member of the Michigan House of Representatives from the Kalamazoo County 2nd district | |
| In office January 1, 1855 – December 31, 1856 | |
| Preceded by | Epaphroditus Ransom |
| Succeeded by | James Kipp |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 30, 1813 Hadley, Massachusetts, US |
| Died | 1909 (aged 95–96) |
| Political party | Republican |
Early life
editMontague was born on July 30, 1813, in Hadley, Massachusetts. Montague moved to Michigan in 1835.[1][2]
Career
editMontague was a farmer. On November 8, 1854, Montague was elected to the Michigan House of Representatives where he represented the Kalamazoo County 2nd district from January 3, 1855, to December 31, 1856. Montague was a Republican, but it is unclear if he carried this party affiliation during his time in the legislature or only afterwards. Montague served as a trustee to an asylum in Michigan from 1857 to 1859. In 1859, Montague was appointed to the position of asylum steward which he served as until October 1, 1885.[1][2]
Death
editMontague died in 1909.[3]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b Bingham, Stephen D. (1888). Early History of Michigan: With Biographies of State Officers, Members of Congress, Judges and Legislators.
- ^ a b "Legislator Details - Henry Montague". Library of Michigan. Retrieved April 28, 2020.
- ^ National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination Form: Henry Montague House
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