James Madison Hilliard

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

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

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Life

Hilliard came to Pensacola with his parents at age four. As a young man he entered the employment of S. S. Harvey, carriage manufacturer, and in 1884 became a partner in Harvey's business. In 1887 he founded his own firm, the J. M. Hilliard Carriage Company, which manufactured, sold, and repaired carriages.

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

Death

Hilliard fell ill with typhoid fever in late May 1902 and became bedridden. Although his condition improved, it was discovered that he had an abscess on his liver, and his condition again worsened. He died on July 26, 1902, at his home at 401 East Gregory Street. He was buried in St. Michael's Cemetery; the pallbearers were J. E. O'Brien, W. A. Blount, T. C. Watson, W. E. Anderson, Ed Watson, and A. H. D'Alemberte.

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.

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Preceded by: Albert Lord 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