Hillegas, Michael, 1729-1804
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Hillegas, Michael, 1729-1804
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Michael 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.
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Merchants
Musical instrument industry
Philadelphia Campaign, 1777-1778
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