Montgomery, John, approximately 1817-

Born in Scotland; emigrated to Oregon Territory (later Washington Territory) in 1838; employed by Hudson's Bay Company at Fort Nisqually, Wash., in 1851; when Indian Wars broke out in 1855, offered his barn as storehouse for military supplies. This became known as Camp Montgomery and became a post of some importance in Pierce County, Wash.

From the description of John Montgomery papers, 1850-1875. (Washington State Historical Society). WorldCat record id: 172785864