Solomon Hillen Jr.
Solomon Hillen Jr. | |
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Born |
July 10, 1810 |
Died |
June 26, 1873 New York City |
Resting place |
Green Mount Cemetery |
Alma mater | |
Occupation |
Solomon Hillen Jr. (July 10, 1810 – June 26, 1873) was a U.S. Representative from Maryland and mayor of Baltimore.
Hillen was born at the family estate, "Hillendale," on Hillen Road north of Baltimore City. He graduated from Georgetown College, studied law, was admitted to the bar, and commenced practice in Baltimore. He served as member of the Maryland House of Delegates from 1834 to 1838.
Hillen was elected as a Democrat to the Twenty-sixth Congress (March 4, 1839 – March 3, 1841). Afterward he resumed the practice of law and served as mayor of Baltimore from 1842 to 1845. He died in New York City, and is interred in Greenmount Cemetery in Baltimore.
His wife was a daughter of General Columbus O'Donnell.[1]
References
- ↑ "Solomon Hillen, Jr. biography". Archives of Maryland. May 2002.
- United States Congress. "Solomon Hillen Jr. (id: H000617)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
U.S. House of Representatives | ||
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Preceded by Benjamin C. Howard and John Pendleton Kennedy |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Maryland's 4th congressional district 1839–1841 |
Succeeded by John Pendleton Kennedy and Alexander Randall |
Political offices | ||
Preceded by Samuel Brady |
Mayor of Baltimore 1842–1845 |
Succeeded by James O. Law |