John Montgomerie

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Colonel John Montgomerie (died July 1, 1731) was colonial governor of New York and New Jersey from 1728 to 1731.

Montgomerie was born in Scotland. He was replaced on an acting basis by Rip Van Dam from 1731 to 1732 and then officially by William Cosby.

Montgomerie was chosen by King George II of Great Britain for the post.

[edit] See also

• List of Governors of New Jersey
• List of Colonial Governors of New York

[edit] External links

• New Jersey State Library biography for William Burnet
• Usgennet.org The History of New York State, Book II, Chapter III, Part III. Accessed February 18, 2006.

Government Offices
Preceded by William Burnet	Colonial Governor of New Jersey and Colonial Governor of New York 1728–1731	Succeeded by Rip Van Dam