San Benito County History

This section is excerpted from A Memorial and Biographical History of the Coast Counties of Central California by Henry D. Barrows and Luther A. Ingersoll, and published by The Lewis Publishing Company in 1893.

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Edward B. Montgomery. – One of the most enterprising young men in San Benito county, California, is Edward B. Montgomery, who recently entered upon he duties of County Treasurer, having received the largest vote polled by any candidate who appeared before the people of this county for their suffrage at the election in 1890.

Edward B. Montgomery was born in San José, Santa Clara county, California, June 18, 1867. He removed with his father’s family to Hollister in 1872, and has since resided continuously at this place. His education was gained in the public schools. In May 1887, when but twenty years of age, he was elected Town Treasurer, which position he has since filled with honor and credit. Several years ago he commenced business as a real-estate and insurance agent, and has enjoyed a most successful career. He is an active member of Mound Lodge, No. 66, I. O. O. F.; San Benito Lodge. No. 96, A. O. U. W.; and Fremont Parlor, No. 44, N. S. O. W.

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This section is excerpted from A Memorial and Biographical History of the Coast Counties of Central California by Henry D. Barrows and Luther A. Ingersoll, and published by The Lewis Publishing Company in 1893.