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Lieut Edwin Ruthven Hill

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Lieut Edwin Ruthven Hill

Birth
Death
9 Dec 1864 (aged 39)
Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina, USA
Burial
Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA
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Edwin was the son of Benjamin and Anstis Pearce (Lane) Hill. He was a showmaker who died in battle at Devereux's Neck at age 38y 7m 21d.

Edwin was the son of Benjamin and Anstis Pearce (Lane) Hill. He was a showmaker who died in battle at Devereux's Neck at age 38y 7m 21d.

Inscription

Lt. 55th Reg. Mass. "Who fell ...(illegible)".

"Jensgolden" contributer reports: According to his brother, Henry B. Hill (Jottings from Memory), there may be lines from the Battle Hymn of the Republic verse, "In the beauty of the lilies . . ."

Gravesite Details

This stone was partially covered with soil.

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  • Created by: DGB
  • Added: Apr 15, 2014
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/128009417/edwin_ruthven-hill: accessed ), memorial page for Lieut Edwin Ruthven Hill (11 May 1825–9 Dec 1864), Find a Grave Memorial ID 128009417, citing Howard Street Burial Ground, Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, USA; Maintained by DGB (contributor 47842891).