James Madison Hilliard
| James Madison Hilliard | |
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| 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 |
James Madison Hilliard was a businessman and civic leader who twice served as mayor of Pensacola.
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.
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.[1]
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.
References
- ↑ "Death and Funeral of Hon. J. M. Hilliard." Pensacola Daily News, July 28, 1902.
| 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 |
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