Hilary Geary: A Glimpse into the Life of Wilbur Ross Jr.'s Spouse
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Updated on May 17, 2026
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Hilary Geary (born in 1951) is an American Businesswoman, Author, and Art Collector from New York, USA. She is popularly known as the Spouse of Wilbur Ross Jr. (American investor and the current United States Secretary of Commerce).
Furthermore, the 67-year-old Hilary worked at Sens Unique Boutique at Alexander’s years ago. Later, her mother’s family helped her to establish Palm Beach, Florida as a popular society resort destination. Moreover, Geary then started writing for Quest as a society editor.
She also wrote for “New York Social Diary" which is also dedicated to wealthy society. In addition, Hilary authored two books titled “New York, New York” and “Palm Beach People”.
As an art collector, Hilary and her partner lent some of their items to the Museum of Modern Art. They also support local businesses in Palm Beach. They both are members of the Palm Beach Preservation Foundation.
In fact, Geary and Ross are close friends of US President Donald Trump and his family for years.
Profile, Parents & Early Life
Wilbur Ross Jr’s Wife was born in 1951 in New York, The United States of America. Hence, Hilary Geary’sage is 67 years old, as of 2018. Her parents James Jeffrey Roche (father) and Murray Wood (mother) were both from New York’s elite. The authors’ real birth name is Hilary Roche.
Furthermore, Hilary dad was the editor of a New York-based publication. The author’s mom was a columnist for a Southampton publication. Her parents divorced and Patricia then remarried Wimbledon legend Sidney Wood.
Moreover, Hilary’s paternal grandfather Arthur Somers Roche was a famous novelist. Her maternal grandfather John F. Murray was a former commissioner of the Port of New York Authority. Geary completed her school education from Hewitt School. She graduated from the Finch College in New York.
