Hugh R. Miller

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
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	Charles D. Fontaine E. Milsaps
Personal details
Born	Hugh Reid Miller (1812-05-14)May 14, 1812 Abbeville District, South Carolina, U.S.
Died	July 19, 1863(1863-07-19) (aged 51) Adams County, Pennsylvania, U.S.
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	Politician lawyer judge
Military service
Allegiance	Confederate States
Branch	Army
Years of service	1861–1863
Rank	Colonel
Commands	Company G, 2d Mississippi Infantry Regiment (1861–62) 42d Mississippi Infantry Regiment (1862–63)
Battles	American Civil War Battle of First Manassas Siege of Suffolk Battle of Gettysburg (POW) (DOW)

See also

• List of University of South Carolina people

Notes

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