Brig. Gen.
Milton
Montgomery
Born in Olivesburg, Weller Township, Richland, Ohio, United States
Son of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
[spouse(s) unknown]
[children unknown]
Died
at age 72
in Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska, United States
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Biography
Milton Montgomery is Notable.
Milton Montgomery was an American lawyer and soldier. Montgomery was a Brevet Brigadier General in the Union Army. Colonel Montgomery commanded the 25th Regiment Wisconsin Infantry.
Milton Montgomery was born on May 3,1825, in Olivesburg, Ohio. [1] He was the son of Abel Montgomery and Sarah (Burgett) Montgomery. [2]
On April 12, 1850, Milton Montgomery married Ellen M. Turner in Ashland County, Ohio. [3] By July 29, 1850, Milton and Ellen Montgomery were living in Beaver Dam, Wisconsin. [4] By June 14, 1860, Milton and Ellen Montgomery were living in Sparta. They had 5 children. Milton Montgomery was a lawyer. [5]
Military Service
- Civil War
Brigadier General Milton Montgomery served in the United States Civil War.
Enlisted: Apr 7, 1861
Mustered out: Feb 23, 1864
Side: USA
Regiment(s): F & S, 2nd Regiment, Missouri Cavalry; 3rd Missouri Infantry
Enlisted: Apr 7, 1861
Mustered out: Feb 23, 1864
Side: USA
Regiment(s): F & S, 2nd Regiment, Missouri Cavalry; 3rd Missouri Infantry
On August 14, 1862, Milton Montgomery was appointed Colonel in command of the 25th Regiment, Wisconsin Infantry. Colonel Montgomery mustered in on August 16, 1862. On July 22, 1864, Colonel Montgomery was wounded at Decatur, Georgia. [6] Colonel Montgomery lost his right arm and was captured. After he was exchanged, Colonel Montgomery participated in the Carolinas Campaign. From January 29 to March 28, 1865 Colonel Montgomery commanded a brigade in Division I, XVII Corps of the Army of the Tennessee. He again commanded a brigade from May 20 to June 7, 1865. Colonel Montgomery mustered out of service on June 7, 1865. [7]
President Johnson nominated Montgomery for Brevet Brigadier General promotion. On March 12, 1866, the Senate confirmed his promotion with rank from March 13, 1865. [8]
Postbellum
After the War, Montgomery returned to Sparta, Wisconsin and resumed his law practice. [9] By June 24, 1880, Milton and Ellen Montgomery had moved to Lancaster County, Nebraska. Milton Montgomery was practicing law. [10]
Death
Brevet Brigadier General Milton Montgomery passed away in 1897. He was buried at Wyuka Cemetery, Lincoln, Nebraska. [1]
Memorials
- Colonel Milton Montgomery plaque at Vicksburg National Military Park. [11]
Sources
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/11202133/milton-montgomery: accessed 21 November 2023), memorial page for Milton Montgomery (3 May 1825–23 May 1897), Find a Grave Memorial ID 11202133, citing Wyuka Cemetery, Lincoln, Lancaster County, Nebraska, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.
- ↑ Milton Montgomery, rootsmagic. https://sites.rootsmagic.com/GrossBinam/individual.php?p=1483
- ↑ "Ohio, County Marriages, 1789-2016", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XZHF-7YW : Sat Mar 09 01:07:25 UTC 2024), Entry for Milton Montgomery and Ellen M. Turner, 1850.
- ↑ "United States Census, 1850", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M4DF-NGR : Sun Mar 10 13:04:21 UTC 2024), Entry for Francis Turner and Emily Turner, 1850. Milton Montgomery was a lawyer.
- ↑ "United States Census, 1860", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MW9J-CTS : Sat Mar 09 15:12:53 UTC 2024), Entry for Milton Montgomey and Ellen M Montgomey, 1860.
- ↑ Fold3, Milton Montgomery (https://www.fold3.com/memorial/663389558/milton-montgomery-civil-war-stories/facts : accessed May 14, 2024), database and images, https://www.fold3.com/memorial/663389558/milton-montgomery-civil-war-stories/facts
- ↑ Milton Montgomery, Military Wiki, Fandom. https://military-history.fandom.com/wiki/Milton_Montgomery
- ↑ Milton Montgomery (March 3, 1825 — March 23, 1897), prabook, World Biographical Encyclopedia, Inc. https://prabook.com/web/milton.montgomery/2079773
- ↑ "United States Census, 1870", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MN91-F7T : Tue Mar 05 10:04:57 UTC 2024), Entry for Milton Montgomery and Ellen M Montgomery, 1870.
- ↑ "United States Census, 1880", , FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M8YN-W7D : Fri Mar 08 23:07:10 UTC 2024), Entry for Milton M. Montgomery and Ella M. Montgomery, 1880.
- ↑ Col. Milton Montgomery - Vicksburg National Military Park. https://www.nps.gov/vick/learn/historyculture/col-milton-montgomery.htm
See also:
- Wikipedia: Milton Montgomery
- Wikidata: Item Q6861341
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