San Benito-Santa Clara County CA Archives Biographies.....Montgomery, Edward B. 1867 - 
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Author: Luther A. Ingersoll, Editor (1893)

EDWARD B. MONTGOMERY.—One of the most enterprising young men in San Benito
county, California, is Edward B. Montgomery, who recently entered upon he duties
of County Treasurer, having received the largest vote polled by any candidate
who appeared before the people of this county for their suffrage at the election
in 1890.

  Edward B. Montgomery was born in San Jose, Santa Clara county, California,
June 18, 1867. He removed with his father's family to Hollister in 1872, and has
since resided continuously at this place. His education was gained in the public
schools. In May, 1887, when but twenty years of age, he was elected Town
Treasurer, which position he has since filled with honor and credit. Several
years ago he commenced business as a real-estate and insurance agent, and has
enjoyed a most successful career. He is an active member of Mound Lodge, No. 66,
I. O. O. F.; San Benito Lodge, No. 96, A. O. U. W.; and Fremont Parlor, No. 44,
N. S. G. W.


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Memorial and Biographical History of the Coast Counties of Central California.

Illustrated.

Containing a History of this Important Section of the Pacific Coast from the
Earliest Period of its Discovery to the Present Time, together with Glimpses of
its Auspicious Future; Illustrations and Full-Page Portraits of some of its
Eminent Men, and Biographical Mention of many of its Pioneers, and Prominent
Citizens of To-day.



HENRY D. BARROWS,
Editor of the Historical Department.

LUTHER A. INGERSOLL,
Editor of the Biographical Department.

"A people that take no pride in the noble achievements of remote ancestors will
never achieve anything worthy to be remembered with pride by remote
descendants."-Macaulay.


CHICAGO: THE LEWIS PUBLISHING COMPANY.
1893.


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