James Montgomery

James Montgomery (March 8, 1788 – April 11, 1878) was an American politician and physician from Maryland. He served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County, from 1824 to 1827 and in 1830. He served as a member of the Maryland Senate from 1831 to 1836.

Early life James Montgomery was born on March 8, 1788, in Harford County, Maryland, to Elizabeth (née Vogan) and Thomas Montgomery. His father was a slave owner, Revolutionary War officer, lawyer and landowner. Montgomery was related to Baltimore mayor John Montgomery. He studied medicine under Hugh Whiteford. He then graduated from the University of Maryland.

Montgomery served as a member of the Maryland House of Delegates, representing Harford County, from 1824 to 1827 and in 1830. He was a member of the Maryland Senate, representing the western shore, from 1831 to 1836. He was chairman of the committee on internal improvements and supported the charts of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad and the Susquehanna Railroad.