Essex

HILL, George W.

Men of Vermont: Illustrated Biographical History of Vermonters & Sons of 
Vermont. Ullery. Brattleboro: Transcript Publishing Company, 1894, p 194 
(portrait p 194)

George W. HILL, of Lunenburg [Essex County, Vermont], was born 18 December 
1842 in Danville [Caledonia County, Vermont], son of Carleton and Amanda M. 
(CARR) HILL. His father moved to Concord [Essex County, Vermont] when George 
was three years old, and he received his education in the common schools of 
that town and of Lunenburg. At the age of eight he had the misfortune to 
lose his mother [thus assuming George's given birthdate is correct, Amanda M. 
(CARR) HILL died between 18 December 1850 and 18 December 1851], and five 
years afterward he left home and found employment in various places in 
Concord until 1856, when he returned to Lunenburg and there engaged in farm 
labor until his patriotic impulses led him to served in the army of the Union.

Enlisting in Company K, Eighth Regiment Vermont Volunteers, under the command 
of Col. Stephen THOMAS, he shared in the vicissitudes of the Louisiana 
campaign. He was present at Bontes Station, Bayon Teche, Fort Bisland, Port 
Hudson, Donaldson, Winchester, Virginia, Fisher's Hill and Cedar Creek. 
Severely wounded in the first named engagement, he refused an honorable 
discharge and returned to his regiment. He entered the service as a private, 
was promoted through every grade to second lieutenant, and as such returned 
with his company at the close of the war.

After the termination of the struggle, Lieutenant HILL returned to Lunenburg, 
engaged in farming, and finally settled on the place where he now resides. 
Republican. Has repeatedly been charged with the responsibilities of many 
offices in the gift of his fellow townsmen; ably represented Lunenburg in the 
Legislature of 1890. Prominent member of Howard Post, Grand Army of the 
Republic, and for three years was commander. Noted for energy and 
perseverance; a good financier and successful farmer. On 07 November 1865 he 
[George W. HILL] was united in marriage to Amanda M., daughter of Sylvanus 
and Martha LANE. Four children have been the fruit of their union: Harry 
S., George W. (deceased), Clara M., and Madge E.

Submitted by Cathy Kubly