Hillegas, Michael, 1729-1804
Variant namesMichael Hillegas (1729-1804) was a merchant, sugar refiner, and iron magnate who used his wealth to assist the American revolutionary cause. He was involved in the young government's affairs as a member of the Provincial Assembly of Pennsylvania, treasurer of the Philadelphia Committee of Safety, and the first treasurer of the new United States of America. He married Henriette Boude (1731-1792) and with her had ten children.
From the description of Michael Hillegas papers, 1757-1782, bulk 1777-1779. (Historical Society of Pennsylvania). WorldCat record id: 61710375
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| associatedWith | Continental Loan Office (Mass.) | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | Duer, William, 1747-1799. | person |
| associatedWith | Francus, Joseph B. | person |
| associatedWith | Franklin, Benjamin, 1706-1790 | person |
| associatedWith | Gilman, Nathaniel, 1759-1847. | person |
| associatedWith | Harwood, Benjamin, 1751 or 2-1826. | person |
| associatedWith | Laurens, Henry, 1724-1792. | person |
| associatedWith | New Jersey. Treasury Dept. | corporateBody |
| correspondedWith | Palfrey family. | family |
| associatedWith | Peale, Charles Willson, 1741-1827. | person |
| associatedWith | Peale-Sellers families. | person |
| associatedWith | United States. Continental Loan Office. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | United States. Dept. of the Treasury. | corporateBody |
| associatedWith | United States. Treasurers. | corporateBody |
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| Musical instrument industry |
| Philadelphia Campaign, 1777-1778 |
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Birth 1729-04-22
Death 1804-09-29
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