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.

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Government offices
Preceded by
William Burnet
Colonial Governor of New Jersey
and Colonial Governor of New York

1728–1731
Succeeded by
Rip Van Dam