William T. Lamont

William T. Lamont (November 27, 1830 – February 12, 1908) was an American merchant and politician from New York.

Life

Lamont was born on November 27, 1830 in Charlotteville, New York, the son of Thomas W. Lamont. He moved to Richmondville in 1859.[1]

Lamont attended the New York Conference in Charlotteville. He worked as a dealer of produce and stock. He served as a town supervisor for two years, a member of the board of education for several years, and trustee and treasurer of the village of Charlotteville.[2]

In 1891, Lamont was elected to the New York State Assembly as a Democrat, representing Schoharie County. He served in the Assembly in 1892.[2]

Lamont married Mary Rogers of Massachusetts in 1859. They had three children, Ella, Wilbur F., and W. Stanley.[1] His second wife was Adeline Smith. He was a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church.[3]

Lamont died at home on February 12, 1908.[4] He was buried in the Town of Catskill Cemetery.[5]

References
  1. Roscoe, William E. (1882). "Names of Citizens". History of Schoharie County, New York, with Illustrations and Biographical Sketches of Some of Its Prominent Men and Pioneers. Syracuse, N. Y.: D. Mason & Company. pp. xvii.
  2. Lloyd, Will L. (1892). The New York Red Book. Albany: James B. Lyon. pp. 140–141.
  3. Buckley, James M., ed. (7 May 1908). "The Hon. William T. Lamont". The Christian Advocate. LXXXIII (19). New York: Eaton & Mains. p. 47.
  4. "William T. Lamont". New-York Daily Tribune. LXVII (No. 22, 369). The Tribune Association. 13 February 1908. p. 7.
  5. "William T. Lamont (1830-1908)". Find a Grave. Retrieved 2020-08-18.
New York State Assembly
Preceded by
Ambrose R. Hunting		 New York State Assembly
Schoharie County
1892		 Succeeded by
Benjamin H. Avery
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