George Hillyer
George Hillyer (March 17, 1835 – October 2, 1927) was an American politician, serving as the 29th Mayor of Atlanta, Georgia, as well as a state representative and senator. He was also an officer in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
George Hillyer | |
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| Judge of the Fulton County Superior Court | |
| In office 1877–1883 | |
| Member of the Georgia State Senate from the 35th District | |
| In office 1871–1875 | |
| Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from Walton County | |
| In office 1857–1859 | |
| Mayor of Atlanta | |
| In office January 1885 – January 1887 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 17, 1835 Athens, Georgia |
| Died | October 22, 1927 (aged 92) Atlanta, Georgia |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Ellen Emily Cooley |
| Relations | Ethel Hillyer Harris (niece) |
| Children | eight children (three died in infancy) |
| Alma mater | Mercer University |
| Occupation | Lawyer and Railroad Executive |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Confederate States of America |
| Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
| Years of service | 1861–65 (CSA) |
| Rank | Major (CSA) |
| Unit | Company C of the Ninth Regiment of Georgia Volunteers (CSA) |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War
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