Menzus Raynard Bump (May 28, 1838May 6, 1913) was an

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businessman and Republican politician. He served one term in the

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, representing Dunn and Pepin counties, and was a

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volunteer in the

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Biography

Bump was born in Granville, New York. He moved to

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, before settling in

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, in 1868. During the

, Bump served in the

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of the

. Engagements he took part in include the

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of the Atlanta Campaign. He achieved the rank of first sergeant. Bump married Elma A. Crocker on November 1, 1868, in

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. They had three children. Bump was designated postmaster of

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, in 1882. Bump died on May 6, 1913, in

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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.

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