James Montgomery (soldier)
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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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Born | December 22, 1814 (1814-12-22) Austinburg, Ohio |
Died | December 6, 1871 (1871-12-07) (aged 56) Linn County, Kansas |
Resting place | National Cemetery, Mound City, Kansas |
Political party | Free State Party (until 1859) Republican Party (1859–1871)[1] |
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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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