Background
Montgomery, Joseph West was born on March 31, 1887 in Lake Providence, Louisiana, United States. Son of Thomas Farrar and Emily Terrell (Ransdell) Montgomery.
Montgomery, Joseph West was born on March 31, 1887 in Lake Providence, Louisiana, United States. Son of Thomas Farrar and Emily Terrell (Ransdell) Montgomery.
Bachelor of Arts, Georgetown University, 1909. Bachelor of Laws, Tulane University, 1912.
Bar, June 1912; private practice of law, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1912-1921. Assistant United State Attorneys, Eastern district of Louisiana, headquarters New Orleans, Louisiana, 1913-1917, United State Attorneys, 1917-1919. Secretary Cuyamel Fruit Company, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1921-1930.
Executive United Fruit Company, New Orleans, 1930-1938, manager Southern domestic division, 1938-1942, vice president, 1948-1958, director, 1942-1962, consultant. Director Whitney National Bank New Orleans, New Orleans Cold Storage & Warehouse.
Member local Selective Service System, World World War World War II Board adminstrs. Tulane.; Member City Civil Service Commission, Board of Trade, Association of Commerce, United States Chamber of Commerce, Order of Coif. Clubs: Boston, Louisiana, New Orleans Country, International House (New Orleans).
Married Antoinette Ray, April 17, 1918 (deceased May 1, 1953). Children: Joseph W., George R.