Menzus R. Bump

Menzus R. Bump
Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly
from the DunnPepin district
In office
January 3, 1876 – January 1, 1877
Preceded by Rockwell J. Flint
Succeeded by Samuel Black (Dunn)
Vivus Wright Dorwin (Pepin)
Personal details
Born May 28, 1838
Granville, New York, U.S.
Died May 6, 1913 (aged 74)
Spokane, Washington, U.S.
Cause of death Pneumonia
Resting place Greenwood Memorial Terrace, Spokane, Washington
Political party Republican
Spouse
Elma A. Crocker
(m. 1868; died 1911)
Children
  • Mrs. Maud Churchill
  • Mrs. L. J. Parks
  • Milan R. Bump
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army
Union Army
Rank 1st Sergeant, USV
Unit 25th Reg. Wis. Vol. Infantry
Battles/wars American Civil War

Menzus Raynard Bump (May 28, 1838 – May 6, 1913) was an American businessman and Republican politician. He served one term in the Wisconsin State Assembly, representing Dunn and Pepin counties, and was a Union Army volunteer in the American Civil War.

Biography

Bump was born in Granville, New York. He moved to Mondovi, Wisconsin, before settling in Rock Creek, Wisconsin, in 1868.

During the American Civil War, Bump served in the 25th Wisconsin Infantry Regiment of the Union Army. Engagements he took part in include the Battle of Resaca of the Atlanta Campaign. He achieved the rank of first sergeant.

Bump married Elma A. Crocker on November 1, 1868, in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin. They had three children. Bump was designated postmaster of Caryville, Wisconsin, in 1882. Bump died on May 6, 1913, in Spokane, Washington.

Political career

Bump was a member of the Assembly in 1876. Additionally, he was chairman of the board of Rock Creek. He was a Republican.