Solomon Hillen

Background

Hillen, Solomon was born on July 10, 1810 in Hillen Road, near Baltimore. Son of Solomon Hillen.

Education

He graduated from Georgetown College, studied law, was admitted to the bar, and commenced practice in Baltimore.

Career

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 of Baltimore.

Achievements

• Solomon Hillen has been listed as a noteworthy congressman, mayor by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Maryland. House of Representatives, 1834-1838. Member United States House of Representatives (Democrat) from Maryland., 26th Congress, 1839-1841.

Connections

Father:

Solomon Hillen. Hillen