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Montague R. Leverson

Democratic

Date Party Office Votes Result
11-07-1882 Democratic AD-12 0 Win
 

Candidate Biography:

Montague Richard Leverson
Born: March 2, 1830 in London, England
Married: Kate
Children: Hester, William E.; Louis P., and Eliza E.
Died: September 26, 1925 in Bournemouth, England

1884: Resigned from the State Assembly on April 28.

  • "At age 18, he accidentally shot and killed a family servant, but was exonerated the culpability in the matter." [Source: Bullis]
  • Quote: "There is not a single U.S. officer in this Territory who is not either a thief and assassin, or the protector of thieves and assassins." [Source: Bullis]

Source: "New Mexico Historical Biographies" by Don Bullis