Ormsby-Carson County NV Archives Obituaries.....Hillyer, Edgar Winters May 10, 1882
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Reno Evening Gazette May 10, 1882
Death of Judge Hillyer.
Robert H. Lindsay received a telegram from Carson this afternoon conveying the
sad news that United States District Judge Edgar Winters Hillyer, died at his
residence in Carson this morning.  Judge Hillyer was a native of Ohio and about
48 years of age.  He came to this coast in the early days, devoting several
years of his life to mining to California.  He moved to Virginia City in 1862 or
’63, and commenced the practice of his profession.  In December, 1869, President
Grant nominated him for the position of United States District Judge for this
district.  On December 21st he was confirmed by the United States Senate, and
immediately entered upon the discharge of his duties.  Judge Hillyer received an
injury on the head several years ago which produced softening of the brain, and
since September last his faculties have been impaired, and at times he has been
completely deprized of his reason.  He leaves a wife and several children.  The
funeral obsequies will take place in Carson to-morrow afternoon.


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