Home Politicians Michael Hillegas Michael Hillegas Politician Michael Hillegas (April 22, 1729 – September 29, 1804) was the first Treasurer of the United States. Personal facts Birth dateApril 22, 1729 Birth placePennsylvania , Philadelphia Date of deathSeptember 29, 1804 Place of deathPennsylvania , Philadelphia facebook tumblr linkedin twitter reddit google+ Search Office holder successorSamuel Meredith Topical connections Benjamin FranklinPolitician Andrew Hamilton Politician Anna Escobedo CabralPolitician Aaron AndersonMilitary person Forrest GuthMilitary person Aaron E. WassermanScientist Michael Hillegas on Wikipedia Michael Hillegas External resources http://www.allensinc.com/coins/currency/largetype/10g1922.htm http://www.hsp.org/files/findingaidam08020803hillegas.pdf