Henry Montague (July 30, 1813 – 1909) was a Michigan politician.

Henry Montague
Member of the Michigan House of Representatives
from the Kalamazoo County 2nd district
In office
January 1, 1855 – December 31, 1856
Preceded byEpaphroditus Ransom
Succeeded byJames Kipp
Personal details
Born(1813-07-30)July 30, 1813
Hadley, Massachusetts, US
Died1909 (aged 95–96)
Political partyRepublican

Early life

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Montague was born on July 30, 1813, in Hadley, Massachusetts. Montague moved to Michigan in 1835.[1][2]

Career

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Montague 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

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Montague died in 1909.[3]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b Bingham, Stephen D. (1888). Early History of Michigan: With Biographies of State Officers, Members of Congress, Judges and Legislators.
  2. ^ a b "Legislator Details - Henry Montague". Library of Michigan. Retrieved April 28, 2020.
  3. ^ National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination Form: Henry Montague House