Menzus R. Bump

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Menzus R. Bump was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly.

Biography

Bump was born Menzus Reynard Bump on May 28, 1838 in Granville, New York.[1] He moved to Mondovi, Wisconsin before settling in Rock Falls, Wisconsin in 1868.

During the American Civil War, Bump served in the 25th Wisconsin Volunteer 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 would have three children. Bump died on May 6, 1913 in Spokane, Washington.

Political career

Bump was a member of the Assembly in 1879. Additionally, he was Chairman of the Board of Rock Falls. He was a Republican.

References

  1. ↑ "Menzus Reynard Bump". RootsWeb. Retrieved 2013-10-18. 
  2. ↑ "Official Directory". Wisconsin Blue Book. Retrieved 2013-10-18. 
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