Clarence W. Hilleary

From History of Frederick County. p. 1137-1138:

Clarence W. Hilleary, owner of “Clarendon,” a fertile farm of 104 acres, son of Tilghman and Ann (Worthington) Hilleary, was born at his father’s farm, “Mt. Pleasant,” near Petersville, Frederick County, Md., December 5, 1842.

John Hilleary, grandfather of Clarence W. Hilleary, a native of Prince George’s County, Md., was born December 11, 1740. He settled in Frederick County, Md., where he purchased, from the Lees, a tract of 300 acres situated near Petersville which he named “Mt. Pleasant.” He spent his life on this place, cultivating and improving his homestead. John Hilleary was married to Miss Ann Perry. One of their children was: Tilghman. Mr. Hilleary died at Mt. Pleasant, August 17, 1823.

Mr. Hilleary’s father, Tilghman Hilleary, was born at the homestead, near Petersville, July 25. 1796. He received his education from private tutors and in the subscription school which was situated on his grandfather’s farm. He grew up on the farm and, after his father’s death, succeeded him at the homestead which he cultivated until the time of his death. Tilghman Hilleary was married, October 21, 1820, by the Rev. Thomas G. Allen, to Ann, daughter of Major William Worthington. Their children are: 1, Sarah Ann, born February 26, 1827, died aged seventy-seven; 2, William Perry, merchant, born October 17, 1824, married Harriet McIllhany, of Virginia, died in Warrenton, 1890, his wife died in Staunton, Va.; 3, Ruth Elizabeth Magruder (Mrs. Oscar Baugher), born February 25, 1827, lived and died in Brooklyn, N. Y.; 4, Ellen Rebecca, born March 3, 1829, deceased; 5, John, born October 5, 1832, married Janet Henderson of Virginia, died in Roanoke, Va.; 6, Joseph, born January 13, 1835, died in infancy; 7, Clarence Worthington. Tilghman Hilleary and his wife were members of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church. He died at his home near Petersville, in 1869; his wife died in 1864.

Clarence W. Hilleary grew up on the homestead where he remained until he reached his eighteenth year. After attending the public schools of his native county, he studied in a private school near Taneytown. Md., under Mr. Roger Birney, and at a school in Montgomery County, under Mr. Miller. In 1860, Mr. Hilleary enlisted in Virginia, in Company G, Seventh Virginia Cavalry, Captain Crampton, Colonel R. H. Dulaney. The regiment which was attached first to Jones’ Brigade, afterwards became part of the Rosser’s Brigade. Most of his time was spent in detached duty, but he was in the battle of Sharpsburg and in all of the battles in that brigade. He was wounded twice, first in Culpeper County, Va., and again at High Bridge, near Farmville, Va. At the close of the war, Mr. Hilleary returned to the homestead and began farming for himself on a farm owned by his father, now the property of Peter S. Hemp. Four years later, after his father’s death, Mt. Pleasant farm was sold, and he and his sister Sallie bought Clarendon, his present home. This fertile farm of 104 acres is situated on the road from Harper’s Ferry to Frederick City, Md. He has made it a beautiful place and has built a large and convenient home.

Clarence W. Hilleary was married, January 25, 1882, to Charlotte, daughter of General Thomas Trueman and Hester Ann Rogers (McLeod) Wheeler, of Georgetown, D. C. They have two children, Harry Wheeler and Sallie Worthington, twins, born September 14, 1883. Mr. Hilleary attends St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, of which his wife is a member. He is a stanch Democrat. Mrs. Hilleary’s father, the late General Thomas Truman Wheeler, served as an officer both in the War of 1812 and in the Mexican War. He died in Rockville, Md.