John Montgomery Glover facts for kids
John Montgomery Glover (born September 4, 1822 – died November 15, 1891) was an important politician from North America. He served as a U.S. Representative for the state of Missouri. This means he was a lawmaker who helped make decisions for the country. He was also the uncle of another politician named John Milton Glover.
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Growing Up and Learning
John Montgomery Glover was born in Harrodsburg, Kentucky. He went to public schools there. In 1836, when he was about 14, he moved to Missouri with his family. They settled in Knox County, near a town called Newark. He kept going to school there. He later attended Marion and Masonic Colleges in Philadelphia, Missouri. After college, he studied law. He became a lawyer and started working in St. Louis, Missouri. In 1850, he moved to California and continued his law practice. He came back to Knox County, Missouri, in 1855. He returned to help manage his father's business.
Serving in the Civil War
During the American Civil War, John Montgomery Glover joined the Union Army. He became a colonel, which is a high-ranking officer. He led the 3rd Missouri Volunteer Cavalry starting on September 4, 1861. His regiment served in many places across Missouri and Arkansas. Colonel Glover sometimes commanded different areas, like the District of Rolla or the Sub-District of Pilot Knob. He also led the 2nd Brigade, Cavalry Division. On February 23, 1864, he left the army because he was not feeling well.
Political Career in Congress
After the war, John Montgomery Glover worked as a collector for the government. He collected taxes for the third district of Missouri from 1866 to 1867. He was elected to the United States House of Representatives as a Democrat. He served three terms, from March 4, 1873, to March 3, 1879. As a U.S. Representative, he helped make laws for the country. During his time in Congress, he led a special group called the Committee on Expenditures in the Department of the Treasury. This committee looked at how the government spent money in the Treasury Department. He tried to be re-elected in 1878 but was not successful. After his political career, he worked in farming.
Later Life and Legacy
John Montgomery Glover passed away near Newark, Missouri, on November 15, 1891. He was first buried on his farm near Newark. Later, his remains were moved and reinterred in Woodland Cemetery, in Quincy, Illinois.
