George Stillman Hillard
George Stillman Hillard | |
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| United States Attorney for the District of Massachusetts | |
| In office 1866–1870 | |
| Preceded by | Richard Henry Dana Jr. |
| Succeeded by | David H. Mason |
| President of the Boston Common Council | |
| In office July 1, 1846 – July 1, 1847 | |
| Preceded by | Peleg Chandler |
| Succeeded by | Benjamin Seaver |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 22, 1808 Machias, Maine, US |
| Died | January 21, 1879 (aged 70) Boston, Massachusetts, US |
| Resting place | Mount Auburn Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Harvard University Northampton Law School Harvard Law School |
| Occupation | Attorney |
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George Stillman Hillard (September 22, 1808 – January 21, 1879) was an American lawyer and author. Besides developing his Boston legal practice (with Charles Sumner as a partner), he served in the Massachusetts legislature, edited several Boston journals, and wrote on literature, politics and travel.