Thomas Hillhouse (adjutant general)
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Thomas Hillhouse was an American farmer, banker and politician.
). He worked and lived on his father's farm until 1851, when he removed to Geneva, New York
in Ontario County
. He married Harriet Prouty (d. 1903), and their son was Thomas Griswold Hillhouse (d. 1910).
He was a Republican member of the New York State Senate
from 1860 to 1861.
He was Adjutant General
of the New York State Militia under Governor Edwin D. Morgan
, from July 1861 until the end of 1862. During the American Civil War
the state militia fought with the Union Army
.
He was New York State Comptroller
from 1866 to 1867, elected in 1865
on the Republican ticket, but defeated for re-election in 1867
.
He was Assistant Treasurer of the United States
until 1881 when he resigned to become President of the Metropolitan Trust Company in New York City
.
Life
He was the son of Thomas Hillhouse (d. 1835, brother of James HillhouseJames Hillhouse
James Hillhouse was an American lawyer, real estate developer, and politician from New Haven, Connecticut. He represented Connecticut in both the U.S. House and Senate...
). He worked and lived on his father's farm until 1851, when he removed to Geneva, New York
Geneva, New York
Geneva is a city in Ontario and Seneca counties in the U.S. state of New York. The population was 13,617 at the 2000 census. Some claim it is named after the city and canton of Geneva in Switzerland. Others believe the name came from confusion over the letters in the word "Seneca" written in cursive...
in Ontario County
Ontario County, New York
As of the census of 2000, there were 100,224 people, 38,370 households, and 26,360 families residing in the county. The population density was 156 people per square mile . There were 42,647 housing units at an average density of 66 per square mile...
. He married Harriet Prouty (d. 1903), and their son was Thomas Griswold Hillhouse (d. 1910).
He was a Republican member of the New York State Senate
New York State Senate
The New York State Senate is one of two houses in the New York State Legislature and has members each elected to two-year terms. There are no limits on the number of terms one may serve...
from 1860 to 1861.
He was Adjutant General
Adjutant general
An Adjutant General is a military chief administrative officer.-Imperial Russia:In Imperial Russia, the General-Adjutant was a Court officer, who was usually an army general. He served as a personal aide to the Tsar and hence was a member of the H. I. M. Retinue...
of the New York State Militia under Governor Edwin D. Morgan
Edwin D. Morgan
Edwin Denison Morgan was the 21st Governor of New York from 1859 to 1862 and served in the United States Senate from 1863 to 1869. He was the first and longest-serving chairman of the Republican National Committee...
, from July 1861 until the end of 1862. During the American Civil War
American Civil War
The American Civil War was a civil war fought in the United States of America. In response to the election of Abraham Lincoln as President of the United States, 11 southern slave states declared their secession from the United States and formed the Confederate States of America ; the other 25...
the state militia fought with the Union Army
Union Army
The Union Army was the land force that fought for the Union during the American Civil War. It was also known as the Federal Army, the U.S. Army, the Northern Army and the National Army...
.
He was New York State Comptroller
New York State Comptroller
The New York State Comptroller is a state cabinet officer of the U.S. state of New York. The duties of the comptroller include auditing government operations and operating the state's retirement system.-History:...
from 1866 to 1867, elected in 1865
New York state election, 1865
The 1865 New York state election was held on November 7, 1865, to elect the Secretary of State, the State Comptroller, the Attorney General, the State Treasurer, the State Engineer, two Judges of the New York Court of Appeals, a Canal Commissioners, an Inspector of State Prisons and the Clerk of...
on the Republican ticket, but defeated for re-election in 1867
New York state election, 1867
The 1867 New York state election was held on November 5, 1867, to elect the Secretary of State, the State Comptroller, the Attorney General, the State Treasurer, the State Engineer, a Judge of the New York Court of Appeals, a Canal Commissioners and an Inspector of State Prisons, as well as all...
.
He was Assistant Treasurer of the United States
Treasurer of the United States
The Treasurer of the United States is an official in the United States Department of the Treasury that was originally charged with the receipt and custody of government funds, though many of these functions have been taken over by different bureaus of the Department of the Treasury...
until 1881 when he resigned to become President of the Metropolitan Trust Company in New York City
New York City
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.