Hillyer family papers, 1805-1990 (bulk 1805-1874).

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Hillyer family papers, 1805-1990 (bulk 1805-1874).

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The collection consists of the papers of the Hillyer family from 1805-1990 with the bulk between 1805-1874. Materials from the early years (1805-1819) pertain to Shaler Hillyer and consist of a letter and account book describing Petersburg, Elbert County, Georgia. The collection contains a memoir written by Junius Hillyer describing life on his family's plantation, slavery, the family's move to Athens, Georgia (1821), Junius' attendence at grammer school, descriptions of and activities at Franklin College (University of Georgia). Also includes photocopies of letters from William Dickerson and Peter Wellborn Martin, friends of the Hillyers; materials pertaining to the publication of THE LIFE AND TIMES OF JUDGE JUNIUS HILLYER; and dedication of a marker at the Freeman Hillyer homeplace in Popular Grove, Georgia.

.75 linear ft.

Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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Martin, Peter Wellborn.

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Hillyer, Junius, 1807-1886

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"[Junius Hillyer was] a Representative from Georgia; born in Wilkes County, Ga., April 23, 1807; was graduated from the University of Georgia at Athens in 1828; studied law; was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Athens; elected solicitor general for the western district of Georgia in 1834; circuit judge 1841-1845; elected as a Unionist to the Thirty-second Congress and reelected as a Democrat to the Thirty-third Congress (March 4, 1851-March 3, 1855); chairman, Committee on Private L...

University of Georgia. International Student Life Office

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The University of Georgia (UGA) is the largest institution of higher learning in the state of Georgia. Located in Athens, Georgia, approximately 70 miles northeast of Atlanta, it was the first state-chartered university in the United States. In 2005 U.S. News & World Report magazine ranked UGA 19th in its list of the top 50 public universities for a sixth year in a row. UGA also ranks 58th overall (public and private) in the nation. Today, it is the largest university of the University Syste...

Martin, William Dickerson.

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Hillyer, Shaler, 1776-1820.

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Hillyer family.

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Shaler Hillyer (1776-1820) married Rebbeca Freeman, lived in Wilkes County, Georgia. Children: John Freeman, Junius, and Shaler Granby. After Shaler's death, the family moved to Athens, Georgia to facilitate the boys' formal education. Junius Hillyer (1807-1886), lawyer, judge, politician, married Jane Selina Watkins Foster, October 6, 1831. From the description of Hillyer family papers, 1805-1990 (bulk 1805-1874). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 38475693 ...