Munson Rufus Hill facts for kids
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Munson Rufus Hill
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| Born | May 4, 1821 Monroe County, New York |
| Died | September 24, 1867 (aged 46) Memphis, Tennessee |
| Buried |
Oakland Cemetery
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| Allegiance |  Confederate States of America |
| Service/ |
Confederate States Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1863 |
| Rank |  Colonel |
| Commands held | 47th Tennessee Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
| Spouse(s) | Elizabeth Hale |
Munson Rufus Hill (born May 4, 1821 – died October 24, 1867) was an American lawyer and politician. He also served as an officer in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
Early Life and Career
Munson Rufus Hill was born in Monroe County, New York. In 1839, when he was about 18 years old, he moved to Dyersburg, Tennessee. Ten years later, he moved again to Trenton, Tennessee.
He went to school at Cazenovia Seminary in New York. Before the Civil War began, he worked as a lawyer. He also served in the Tennessee General Assembly, which is the state's law-making group. Munson Rufus Hill married Elizabeth Hale.
Service in the Civil War
When the American Civil War started, Munson Rufus Hill joined the Confederate States Army. He was made a Colonel, which is a high-ranking officer. He led the 47th Tennessee Infantry Regiment.
However, he had to leave his role as colonel on January 5, 1863. This was because he became very sick with a fever and stomach problems. Later that same year, he tried to get elected to the Confederate States Congress. But he did not win the election.
Later Life and Death
Munson Rufus Hill died on October 24, 1867. He passed away in Memphis, Tennessee from a serious illness called yellow fever. He is buried at Oakland Cemetery in Trenton, Tennessee.
Munson Rufus Hill had a step-brother named Lyman Rufus Casey. Lyman Casey later became a U.S. Senator for the state of South Dakota.
