Major General Richard Montgomery
Major General
Richard Montgomery
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Born In Ireland Dec. 2, 1736
Entered British Army 1756
Served In North America 1757-1765
Returned to New York, Married
Jane Livingston and Settled
At Rhinebeck 1773
In 1775 Made Brigadier General
In the Continental Army.
Commanded American Expedition
Against Canada.
Captured St. Johns and Chambly
Killed Leading Assault on
Heights of Quebeck Dec. 31, 1775
At Request of New York, His Remains
Were Removed to St. Pauls Church
New York City in 1818
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Erected by State of New York 1933
Marker is at the intersection of Broadway and Park Street, on the right when traveling north on Broadway.
Courtesy hmdb.org
