Richard Montgomery (December 2, 1736 – December 31, 1775) was an Irish-American soldier who served as a major general in the Continental Army during the Revolutionary War.

American Colonies
He was killed while attempting to capture the city of Quebec during a fierce snow storm on 31 December 1775. The British recognized his body and provided him with an honourable burial. In 1818, his body was moved to New York City and interred at St. Paul's Chapel.

Consequence of the Battle of Quebec
Places named after Richard Montgomery include:

Montgomery City, Missouri
Montgomery, New Jersey
Montgomery County, Missouri
Montgomery, Alabama
Montgomery, Minnesota
Montgomery County, Illinois
Montgomery County, Indiana
Montgomery County, Maryland
Montgomery County, Ohio
Montgomery County, Pennsylvania
Montgomery, Vermont
Montgomery County, Virginia
Richard Montgomery High School
Montgomery County, Kentucky
Montgomery Place - A mansion and history site in Rhinebeck, New York, open to the public. It was acquired by Richard Montgomery's widow in 1802 and named in memory of her late husband.