Sunday, February 15, 2004
John Montgomery of Carlisle, PA
Would like to hear from descendants of John Montgomery born Carlisle, PA in 1764. His father, likewise was named John, a man of attainments, was born in Ireland in 1722, emigrating to PA in 1745 and settling in Carlisle. Was a lawyer in Harford Co., MD where his name appears on a list of Attorneys of the Bar in 1791. Was appointed Attorney-General of the State of Maryland 29th of April, 1811. Mayor of Baltimore, MD for two terms, 1820-1822 and 1824-1826. First wife was Mary Harris, his second was Maria Nicholson, fourth daughter of Commodore James Nicholson, U.S.N. Died July 17th, 1828, Baltimore, MD. Two sons, John H. and James N Montgomery.
Information from: Maryland Department, Enoch Pratt Free Library, Baltimore, MD
Jean P. Rogan
jp.rogan11@verizon.net
