James Montgomery (soldier)
James Montgomery (December 22, 1814 – December 6, 1871) was a Jayhawker during the Bleeding Kansas era and a controversial Union colonel during the American Civil War. Montgomery was a staunch supporter of abolitionist principles and individual liberty. He liberated slaves during his raids. He also burned and looted pro-slavery populations.
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James Montgomery in 1862 | |
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| Born | December 22, 1814 Austinburg, Ohio |
| Died | December 6, 1871 (aged 56) Linn County, Kansas |
| Resting place | National Cemetery, Mound City, Kansas |
| Political party | Free State Party (until 1859) Republican Party (1859–1871) |
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| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch/service | United States Army Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1865 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Commands | 3rd Kansas Infantry 2nd South Carolina 6th Kansas State Militia |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War
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