George Stillman Hillard | |
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United States Attorney for the District of Massachusetts | |
In office 1866–1870 | |
Preceded by | Richard Henry Dana Jr. |
Succeeded by | David H. Mason |
President of the Boston Common Council | |
In office July 1, 1846 – July 1, 1847 | |
Preceded by | Peleg Chandler[1] |
Succeeded by | Benjamin Seaver[1] |
Personal details | |
Born | Machias, Maine, US | September 22, 1808
Died | January 21, 1879 Boston, Massachusetts, US | (aged 70)
Resting place | Mount Auburn Cemetery |
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | Harvard University Northampton Law School Harvard Law School |
Occupation | Attorney |
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George Stillman Hillard (September 22, 1808 – January 21, 1879) was an American lawyer and author. Besides developing his Boston legal practice (with Charles Sumner as a partner), he served in the Massachusetts legislature, edited several Boston journals, and wrote on literature, politics and travel.