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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 Chas. 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 Confederate States Army
Years of service 1861–1863
Rank Confederate States of America Colonel.png Colonel
Commands
  • Company G, 2d Mississippi Infantry Regiment (1861–62)
  • 42d Mississippi Infantry Regiment (1862–63)
Battles

Hugh Reid Miller (May 14, 1812 – July 19, 1863) was an American politician, lawyer, and circuit judge who served as a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from 1842 to 1844. He was mortally wounded at the Battle of Gettysburg on the third day while in temporary command of Davis' Brigade.

See also

  • List of University of South Carolina people
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