Richard Hill was the father to a troubles son named Richard L. Hill, who robbed a boot store as a teenager. At the time, prominent Portlanders unsuccessfully lobbied to have the sentence repealed.
After he was released, the young Hill killed his father by shooting him with double pistols in 1861.
June McKenzie of Portland, whose black roots go back generations in the city, said she was happy to help unveil Hill's new grave marker.
"It's about time he gets some recognition. He served well and still had a hard life," McKenzie said.
She said it is important to tell the stories of people like Hill.
I wish I could have found out more about him.
--Brock-Perry
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