William C. Lamont

William C. Lamont (born November 25, 1827 Charlotteville, Schoharie County, New York) was an American lawyer and politician from New York.

Life

He was the son of David William Lamont (1805–1855) and Jane (Colegrove) Lamont. He attended Jefferson and Schoharie academies. Then he studied law, was admitted to the bar in 1853, and practiced in Charlotteville. In 1852, he married Eliza Becker.

He was a member of the New York State Assembly (Schoharie Co.) in 1859. Afterwards he removed to Richmondville. There, he was Judge of Schoharie County from 1864 to 1871. Afterwards he removed to Cobleskill.

He was a member of the New York State Senate (23rd D.) in 1876 and 1877. He was again Judge of Schoharie County from 1888 to 1893.

Sources

New York State Assembly
Preceded by
John H. Salisbury
New York State Assembly
Schoharie County

1859
Succeeded by
John W. Couchman
New York State Senate
Preceded by
James G. Thompson
New York State Senate
23rd District

1876–1877
Succeeded by
Nathaniel C. Marvin


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