John M. Montgomery
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John Malcolm Montgomery was a farmer and political figure on Prince Edward Island
. He represented 3rd Prince
in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island
from 1890 to 1893 as a Liberal
.
He was born in Princetown, Prince Edward Island, the son of James Townsend Montgomery and Rose McCarty, and was educated in Malpeque. In 1882, he married Mary Emily McNeil. Montgomery was an unsuccessful candidate for a seat in the provincial assembly in 1886. He served as Usher of the Black Rod for the Legislative Council
from 1887 to 1890. He ran unsuccessfully for reelection in 1893. He died in Malpeque at the age of 62.
Prince Edward Island
Prince Edward Island is a Canadian province consisting of an island of the same name, as well as other islands. The maritime province is the smallest in the nation in both land area and population...
. He represented 3rd Prince
3rd Prince
3rd Prince was an electoral district in the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island, which elected two members to the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island from 1873 to 1993.The district comprised the eastern central portion of Prince County....
in the Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island
Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island
The Legislative Assembly of Prince Edward Island, along with the Lieutenant-Governor, forms the parliament of the province. The General Assembly meets at Province House, which is located at the intersection of Richmond and Great George Streets in Charlottetown....
from 1890 to 1893 as a Liberal
Prince Edward Island Liberal Party
The Prince Edward Island Liberal Party is a major political party in the province of Prince Edward Island, Canada. The PEI Liberals are aligned with the federal Liberal Party of Canada. The party is led by Robert Ghiz, a former member of the staff of the Prime Minister's Office under Prime Minister...
.
He was born in Princetown, Prince Edward Island, the son of James Townsend Montgomery and Rose McCarty, and was educated in Malpeque. In 1882, he married Mary Emily McNeil. Montgomery was an unsuccessful candidate for a seat in the provincial assembly in 1886. He served as Usher of the Black Rod for the Legislative Council
Legislative Council of Prince Edward Island
The Legislative Council of Prince Edward Island was the upper house of the government of the Canadian province of Prince Edward Island. It existed from 1773 to 1893. Members were appointed by the Lieutenant Governor of Prince Edward Island on the advice of the Premier until 1862 when it became an...
from 1887 to 1890. He ran unsuccessfully for reelection in 1893. He died in Malpeque at the age of 62.