US Congressman. Elected to represent two different New Jersey Districts in the United States House of Representatives. Represented the 4th District in his first term, serving from 1867 to 1873, then the 5th District in his second term, serving from 1881 to 1883. A staunch supporter of the Union effort in the Civil War, he contributed to the recuitment of New Jersey troops for the Union Army. His son, Major John T. Hill, served as Captain in the 11th New Jersey Volunteer Infantry and as Major of the 12th New Jersey Volunteer Infantry, and was in command of the 12th NJ during the Battle of Gettysburg.
US Congressman. Elected to represent two different New Jersey Districts in the United States House of Representatives. Represented the 4th District in his first term, serving from 1867 to 1873, then the 5th District in his second term, serving from 1881 to 1883. A staunch supporter of the Union effort in the Civil War, he contributed to the recuitment of New Jersey troops for the Union Army. His son, Major John T. Hill, served as Captain in the 11th New Jersey Volunteer Infantry and as Major of the 12th New Jersey Volunteer Infantry, and was in command of the 12th NJ during the Battle of Gettysburg.
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