Michael Hillegas

Michael Hillegas
1st Treasurer of the United States
In office
July 29, 1775 – September 11, 1789
Preceded byPosition established
Succeeded bySamuel Meredith
Personal details
BornApril 22, 1729
Philadelphia, Province of Pennsylvania, British America
DiedSeptember 29, 1804(1804-09-29) (aged 75)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.
SpouseHenrietta Boude
ProfessionMerchant
Signature
Portrait engraved by GFC Smillie (artwork by A.M. Archambault).

Michael Hillegas (April 22, 1729 – September 29, 1804) was an American merchant and politician who served as the first Treasurer of the United States from 1775 to 1789.

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