City: Memphis
HILL, A. Bruce, secretary Board of Education; born in Tipton Co., Tenn., Dec. 12, 1837; Scotch-Irish and French descent; son of John S. and Henrietta (Dewese) HILL; educated at Mt. Carmel Academy, Tipton Co., Tenn., and graduated from same; worked on farm until 1855, then taught school two years; entered the mercantile business 1858-1861; served in Confederate army 1861-1865; engaged in the mercantile business 1865-1881; elected secretary Board of Education, Sept., 1881, and has continued in that position to the present date; married twice, first in 1865, second in 1872; member Masons, Odd Fellows Knights of Honor; Democrat; member of the Old School Presbyterian church and officer in same since 1870.
