19th century American politician and Union Army volunteer.
Menzus R. Bump |
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In office
January 3, 1876 – January 1, 1877 |
| Preceded by | Rockwell J. Flint |
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| Succeeded by | Samuel Black (Dunn)
Vivus Wright Dorwin (Pepin) |
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| Born | (1838-05-28)May 28, 1838
Granville, New York, U.S. |
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| Died | May 6, 1913(1913-05-06) (aged 74)
Spokane, Washington, U.S. |
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| Cause of death | Pneumonia |
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| Resting place | Greenwood Memorial Terrace, Spokane, Washington |
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| Political party | Republican |
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Elma A. Crocker
( m. 1868; died 1911) |
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| Children | - Mrs. Maud Churchill
- Mrs. L. J. Parks
- Milan R. Bump
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| Allegiance | United States |
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| Branch/service | United States Army
Union Army |
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| Rank | 1st Sergeant, USV |
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| Unit | 25th Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry |
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| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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Menzus Raynard Bump (May 28, 1838 – May 6, 1913) was an American businessman and Republican politician. He served one term in the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing Dunn and Pepin counties, and was a Union Army volunteer in the American Civil War.
Biography
Bump was born in Granville, New York.[1] He moved to Mondovi, Wisconsin, before settling in Rock Creek, Wisconsin, in 1868.
During the American Civil War, Bump served in the 25th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment of the Union Army. Engagements he took part in include the Battle of Resaca of the Atlanta Campaign.[2] He achieved the rank of first sergeant.
Bump married Elma A. Crocker on November 1, 1868, in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. They had three children. Bump was designated postmaster of Caryville, Wisconsin, in 1882.[3] Bump died on May 6, 1913, in Spokane, Washington.
Political career
Bump was a member of the Assembly in 1876. Additionally, he was chairman of the board of Rock Creek. He was a Republican.
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