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
(1835-03-17)March 17, 1835 Athens, Georgia
Died
October 22, 1927(1927-10-22) (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
Battle of Fredericksburg
Gettysburg Campaign
Peninsula Campaign[1]
Atlanta Campaign
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.
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Confederate States of America
Confederate States Army