[38-107] JACOB HILLEGASS, b Feb. 27, 1818, in Montg. Co., Ohio; s Michael and Anna (Yeakel) Hillegass [38-35]; m July 26, 1841, in Butler Co., Ohio, LUCY A. POWELL, b July 28, 1822; dau John and Barbara Powell.
Children (7):
Jacob Hillegass was a tanner and migrated to Allen Co., Ind., in 1843; located at Huntertown and resided there ever since. He was County Commissioner and member of Presbyterian Church. Josiah Hillegass was a graduate of the University of Michigan Law School; was associated with his brother-inlaw as “Stehl and Hillegass.’’ He died in 1875, the first death in the family.
Jeremiah, also a graduate of Literary Dept. of University of Mich., A.B. and A.M., was superintendent of County Schools for six years.
Isaiah J. Hillegass was a member of the Law Dept. of University of Mich. Mary and Lucy are amiable and highly respected ladies. [ Hist. of Allen Co., Ind., by Helm, 1880.]
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