James Montgomery Rice

Representative
James Montgomery Rice
Juris Doctor
Member of the
Illinois House of Representatives
In office
January 4, 1871  March 14, 1872
ConstituencyPeoria County
Member of the
Presbyterian General Assembly
In office
1899–1900
Personal details
BornMarch 8, 1842
Monmouth, Illinois
DiedApril 11, 1912
Peoria, Illinois
Political partyRepublican
SpouseEliza Rice (m. 1871)
Children6
Relatives
EducationUniversity of Michigan (BA)
Alma materMichigan Law (JD); Monmouth College (B.A.)
Military service
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
RankColonel

James Montgomery Rice (March 8, 1842 – April 11, 1912) was an American soldier (Colonel), lawyer, and member of the Illinois House of Representatives who contributed to the establishment of the United States National Guard.