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Hillary Herbert

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Personal Details

Given Name
Hillary
Surname
Herbert
Occupation
Capt. Greenville Guards CSA, Col. 8th Ala. Inf., Secretary of Navy

The Name Hillary

Origin
Latin
Meaning
Derived from the Latin 'hilaris,' meaning 'cheerful' or 'merry'.
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