William Watts Montgomery

William Watts Montgomery (November 11, 1827 – January 9, 1897) was a justice of the Supreme Court of Georgia from 1872 to 1873.

Born in Augusta, Georgia, Montgomery attended Georgetown College and the University of Georgia until 1847, and was admitted to the bar on June 13, 1849.

He entered into private practice in Waynesboro, Georgia in partnership with John T. Shewmake. After encountering health problems, he returned to Augusta in 1854. In 1860, he was appointed solicitor-general of the Middle circuit, which included Richmond County, serving until 1866, "when he retired rather than take what was then called the "iron-clad" oath". He then returned to Augusta and entered into a partnership with ex-Judge James S. Hook, which continued until the fall of 1887, "when the latter removed to Atlanta". Montgomery remained in solo practice until his death.