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Major McKinley Hillard

Member From: 1928 - 1930

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  • Birth Date: October 23, 1896 Birth Place:Morgan County, TN
  • Death Date: June 24, 1977
  • Gender: Male Race: Caucasian
  • Spouse: Mary Frances "Merle" Cherry (1895-1989)
  • Children: one son, one daughter
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  • Education: The College of William and Mary, University of Richmond
  • Military Service: U.S. Army (World War I)
  • Occupation/Profession: Attorney
  • Memberships/Affiliations: Baptist Church American Legion Elks, Deep Creek Baptist Church, Deep Creek Ruritan Club
  • Additional Info: He was instrumental in the merger of Norfolk County with South Norfolk to form the city of Chesapeake in 1963. The Major Hillard library is a public library in the City of Chesapeake that was named in Hillard's honor.
  • Other Notable Service and/or Elected Offices: Senate of Virginia (1932- April 1954)
    Circuit Court Clerk, Norfolk County (1954)
    Circuit Court Judge (1961-1971)
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1928 County of Norfolk; City of South Norfolk Democrat Counties Cities and Towns
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1930 County of Norfolk; City of South Norfolk Democrat Counties Cities and Towns
Enrolled Bills
General Laws
Immigration

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