William Montgomery was born in 1864 in Camptonville, California where his parents were pioneer residents. His father deserted the family when William was very young so he and his mother moved to Monterey to live with his grandfather. When William was 14 years old, he began to learn the printer’s trade and later he worked as a foreman in the state printing office in Sacramento. His young wife, Irene, died just weeks after the birth of their second child. For reasons of his own health, William and his family moved to central California in 1894. California history is represented in William’s trunk and we hope you enjoy your discoveries. Visit us at OpenTrunkMercantile.Etsy.com