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Hugh R. Miller
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| Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from Pontotoc County |
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| In office November 21, 1842 – November 18, 1844 Serving with John A. Bradford
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| Preceded by | John A. Bradford |
| Succeeded by | Chas. D. Fontaine E. Milsaps |
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Hugh Reid Miller
May 14, 1812 Abbeville District, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | July 19, 1863 (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 |
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Susan G. Walton
(m. 1839) |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | South Carolina College (AB) |
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| Allegiance | Confederate States |
| Branch | Confederate States Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1863 |
| Rank |  Colonel |
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Hugh Reid Miller (May 14, 1812 – July 19, 1863) was an important American figure. He was a politician, a lawyer, and a judge. He also served as a military officer during the American Civil War. He is remembered for his service in the Mississippi House of Representatives and for his role in the Battle of Gettysburg.
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Early Life and Education
Hugh Reid Miller was born on May 14, 1812. His birthplace was the Abbeville District in South Carolina. He later attended South Carolina College. This is now known as the University of South Carolina. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree there.
A Career in Law and Politics
After finishing his education, Hugh R. Miller became a lawyer. He also served as a circuit judge. A circuit judge travels to different areas to hold court.
Serving Mississippi
Miller was also active in politics. He was a member of the Whig Party. From 1842 to 1844, he served in the Mississippi House of Representatives. This is a group of elected officials who make laws for the state of Mississippi. He represented Pontotoc County.
Military Service in the Civil War
When the American Civil War began, Hugh R. Miller joined the military. He served in the Confederate States Army. He quickly rose through the ranks.
Becoming a Colonel
Miller became a Colonel, which is a high-ranking officer. He commanded different groups of soldiers. First, he led Company G of the 2nd Mississippi Infantry Regiment. Later, he commanded the 42d Mississippi Infantry Regiment. His service years were from 1861 to 1863.
Key Battles
Colonel Miller participated in several important battles. These included the First Battle of Bull Run, also known as the Battle of First Manassas. He also fought in the Siege of Suffolk.
The Battle of Gettysburg
Colonel Miller's final battle was the Battle of Gettysburg. This was one of the most important and largest battles of the Civil War. It took place in July 1863 in Pennsylvania.
Pickett's Charge
On the third day of the battle, July 3, 1863, a major attack happened. It was called Pickett's Charge. Colonel Miller was temporarily in command of a group of soldiers called Davis' Brigade. During this intense fighting, he was seriously injured. He later died from his wounds on July 19, 1863. He was buried in the Odd Fellows Rest Cemetery in Aberdeen, Mississippi.
See also
- List of University of South Carolina people
