James Madison Hilliard

James M. Hilliard was a businessman and civic leader who twice served as mayor of Pensacola.

James M. Hilliard
Born	January 24, 1851 Alabama
Died	July 26, 1902 Pensacola
Occupation	Carriage manufacturer Mayor of Pensacola
Religion	Methodist
Spouse	Lily McDonald Hilliard
Children	One daughter

Business career

In the 1880s, Hilliard established a carriage factory in Pensacola; he later operated the J. M. Hilliard Carriage Company, which dealt and repaired carriages.

Hilliard was an organizer and president of the Workingmen's Building and Loan Association.

Political career

In addition to his service as mayor, he also served in the Florida state legislature, as a commissioner of the Provisional Municipality of Pensacola, as Supervisor of the Board of Public Instruction, and on the Escambia County Board of County Commissioners.

Preceded by: A. L. Avery	Mayor of Pensacola 1890-1892	Succeeded by: W. E. Anderson
Preceded by: William Hazard Northup	Mayor of Pensacola 1899-1900	Succeeded by: Celestino Moreno Jones