Hugh R. Miller | |
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Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from Pontotoc County | |
In office November 21, 1842 – November 18, 1844 Serving with John A. Bradford | |
Preceded by | John A. Bradford |
Succeeded by | Chas. D. Fontaine E. Milsaps |
Personal details | |
Born | Hugh Reid Miller May 14, 1812 Abbeville District, South Carolina, U.S. |
Died | July 19, 1863 Adams County, Pennsylvania, U.S. | (aged 51)
Cause of death | Wounded in action |
Resting place | Odd Fellows Rest Cemetery, Aberdeen, Mississippi, U.S. |
Political party | Whig |
Spouse |
Susan G. Walton (
m. 1839) |
Children | 2 |
Education | South Carolina College ( AB) |
Occupation |
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Military service | |
Allegiance | Confederate States |
Branch | Army |
Years of service | 1861–1863 |
Rank | Colonel |
Commands |
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Battles | |
Hugh Reid Miller (May 14, 1812 – July 19, 1863) was an American politician who served as a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from 1842 to 1844. [1] [2] Miller was mortally wounded at the Battle of Gettysburg on the third day (July 3, 1863) while in temporary command of Joseph R. Davis' brigade. [3] [4]
Hugh R. Miller | |
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Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from Pontotoc County | |
In office November 21, 1842 – November 18, 1844 Serving with John A. Bradford | |
Preceded by | John A. Bradford |
Succeeded by | Chas. D. Fontaine E. Milsaps |
Personal details | |
Born | Hugh Reid Miller May 14, 1812 Abbeville District, South Carolina, U.S. |
Died | July 19, 1863 Adams County, Pennsylvania, U.S. | (aged 51)
Cause of death | Wounded in action |
Resting place | Odd Fellows Rest Cemetery, Aberdeen, Mississippi, U.S. |
Political party | Whig |
Spouse |
Susan G. Walton (
m. 1839) |
Children | 2 |
Education | South Carolina College ( AB) |
Occupation |
|
Military service | |
Allegiance | Confederate States |
Branch | Army |
Years of service | 1861–1863 |
Rank | Colonel |
Commands |
|
Battles | |
Hugh Reid Miller (May 14, 1812 – July 19, 1863) was an American politician who served as a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from 1842 to 1844. [1] [2] Miller was mortally wounded at the Battle of Gettysburg on the third day (July 3, 1863) while in temporary command of Joseph R. Davis' brigade. [3] [4]