A. F. Hill (1842 - 1876)

Ashbel Fairchild Hill (23 October 1842 - 7 November 1876) was an American Civil War soldier and author. He participated in the battles of Hunter’s Mills, Mechanicville, Gaines’ Mill, 2nd Manassas (Bull Run), South Mountain and Antietam. At Antietam Hill was wounded and lost a leg. Following his military service, A.F. Hill became a fine scholar and a writer of considerable ability. He served as editor of the Golden City in San Francisco, assistant editor of the Philadelphia Mercury, and was a contributor to Saturday Night and other literary papers. He was the author of several widely read publications.