William Montgomery | |
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&sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:William_Montgomery,_1876.jpg) William Montgomery in ca 1876 | |
| New Zealand Legislative Council | |
| In office 1892–1907 | |
| 4th Minister of Education (New Zealand) | |
| In office 16 August 1884 – 28 August 1884 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Dick |
| Succeeded by | Robert Stout |
| Member of the New Zealand Parliament for Akaroa | |
| In office 1874–1887 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Rhodes |
| Succeeded by | Alexander McGregor |
| Canterbury Provincial Council | |
| In office 1865–1870 | |
| In office 1873–187? | |
| Preceded by | Andrew Duncan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1820 or 1821 London, England |
| Died | 21 December 1914 (aged 93) Little River, New Zealand |
| Resting place | Barbadoes Street Cemetery |
| Spouse | Jane Montgomery (née Todhunter) |
| Children | survived by two sons several other children died young |
| Occupation | timber merchant, politician |
William John Alexander Montgomery (c.1821 – 21 December 1914) was a New Zealand politician and merchant from Little River on Banks Peninsula. Born in London, he lived in a number of places and pursued a number of occupations before settling in Christchurch, New Zealand.