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Charles A. Hill
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 8th district |
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| In office March 4, 1889 – March 3, 1891 |
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| Preceded by | Ralph Plumb |
| Succeeded by | Lewis Steward |
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| Born | August 23, 1833 Truxton, New York |
| Died | May 29, 1902 (aged 68) Joliet, Illinois |
| Political party | Republican |
Charles Augustus Hill (born August 23, 1833 – died May 29, 1902) was an important American politician. He served as a U.S. Representative for the state of Illinois. This means he was elected to speak for the people of Illinois in the United States government.
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Charles Hill's Early Life and Education
Charles Hill was born in Truxton, New York, on August 23, 1833. As a young person, he went to local schools. He also attended a special school in Griffins Mills.
Teaching and Studying Law
After his schooling, Charles Hill became a teacher. He taught in Hamburg, New York, and later in Will County, Illinois. In 1856, he went to Bell's Commercial College in Chicago.
He then decided to study law. He worked hard and was allowed to become a lawyer in Indianapolis. In 1860, he moved back to Will County, Illinois, and started his law practice there.
Family Life of Charles Hill
On November 5, 1860, Charles Hill married Lydia Melissa Wood. Lydia was born on March 11, 1839, in Crete, Illinois. Charles and Lydia had a large family together. They raised seven children.
Charles Hill's Military Service
During the American Civil War, Charles Hill joined the Union Army. In August 1862, he enlisted in Company F of the Eighth Regiment, Illinois Volunteer Cavalry. This was a group of soldiers who rode horses.
Becoming an Officer
Later, he was made a first lieutenant in the First Regiment, United States Colored Troops. This was a regiment made up of African American soldiers. In 1865, he became a captain of Company C in that same regiment. After the war ended in 1865, he returned to Will County, Illinois. He continued his work as a lawyer in Joliet.
Charles Hill's Political Career
Charles Hill became involved in politics after the Civil War. In 1868, he was elected as a prosecuting attorney. This job meant he represented the government in court cases. He worked for Will and Grundy counties for four years.
Serving in Congress
Charles Hill was a member of the Republican Party. He was elected to the Fifty-first Congress. He served as a U.S. Representative from March 4, 1889, to March 3, 1891.
He tried to be re-elected in 1890 for the Fifty-second Congress, but he did not win. After his time in Congress, he went back to practicing law in Joliet, Illinois. From 1897 to 1900, he also served as an assistant attorney general for the state of Illinois.
Later Life and Legacy
Charles Hill passed away in Joliet, Illinois, on May 29, 1902. He was buried in Oakwood Cemetery. He is remembered for his service as a soldier, lawyer, and politician.
