John Monteith | |
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| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the Grant 3rd district | |
| In office January 6, 1873 – January 5, 1874 | |
| Preceded by | Samuel Abbott Ferrin |
| Succeeded by | Gottlieb Wehrle |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 11, 1829 Newton Stewart, Wigtownshire, Scotland, UK |
| Died | January 16, 1901 (aged 71) Wingville, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Resting place | Ebenezer Cemetery, Clifton, Grant County, Wisconsin |
| Political party | Republican |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Volunteers Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1863 |
| Rank | Sergeant, USV |
| Unit | 7th Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
John Monteith (July 11, 1829 – January 16, 1901) was a Scottish American immigrant, farmer, and Republican politician. He was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing northeast Grant County during the 1873 session. He also served as a non-commissioned officer in the Iron Brigade of the Army of the Potomac during the American Civil War.