Michael Hillegas and His Descendants is a historical book written by Emma St. Clair Nichols and published in 1891. The book is a genealogical account of Michael Hillegas, who was the first Treasurer of the United States. The author traces the ancestry of Hillegas and provides a detailed account of his life, including his involvement in the American Revolution and his contributions to the early financial system of the United States. The book also includes...