Junius Hillyer
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Junius Hillyer (April 23, 1807 – June 21, 1886) was an American lawyer, judge, and politician who served two terms in the United States Congress.
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Junius Hillyer | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Georgia's 6th district | |
In office March 4, 1851 – March 3, 1855 | |
Preceded by | Howell Cobb |
Succeeded by | Howell Cobb |
Solicitor of the United States Treasury | |
In office 1857 – February 13, 1861 (resigned) | |
Judge of the Superior Courts of Georgia's Western Circuit | |
In office 1841–1845 | |
Solicitor General of the Western Judicial Circuit of Georgia | |
In office 1834–1841 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1807-04-23)April 23, 1807 Wilkes County, Georgia, U.S. |
Died | June 21, 1886(1886-06-21) (aged 79) Decatur, Georgia, U.S. |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Unionist (1850) Democratic (1852) |
Spouse | Jane Selina (Watkins) Hillyer |
Relations | Ethel Hillyer Harris (granddaughter) |
Children | five sons (including Eben Hillyer); three or four daughters |
Alma mater | Franklin College |
Occupation | Lawyer and Judge |
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