MaryDavis James Reuben [Male] b. 25 FEB 1853 Hancock County, Ms. - d. 21 SEP 1914 Poplarville, Ms.
in the 1880 census of Hancock, Ms. James was listed as a 25 yr old farmer living in beat 2 with his wife age 22 and their two children, Missouri age 6 and William age 2.
In the 1910 census or Pearl River County, Ms. james was listed as a 57 yr old farmer living in beat 1 with his wife age 53, married 36 yrs having 14 children, all living. Six children were at home at the time.
James was only 9 when the Civil War began and learned early what a great problem it was to have food, some clothing, and to preserve livstock. Salt was not available during the war and they had to boil the soil in the smokehouse to get this seasoning.
1910 Pearl River County, Ms. cesus Elizabeth was listed as a 61 year old widow living in beat 1, in the Poplarville, Ms. precinct. Living with her at the time were her two sons, Nathaniel age 21 a farmer, and Randolph age 15.
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In the 1910, Billie is listed as a 45 yr old clergyman living in beat 5 with wife Sarah age 47, married 27 years and having 6 children. Three children were living at home. Jack age 15, a farm laborer working out, Uquila age 12 and Jessie age 9.Listed as age 9 on 1870 Census living with parents in Hancock co., Ms.
Occupation: clergyman
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Buried First in Gainesville then moved to New Palestine Cemetery, PIcayune, Ms.
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James was killed in a shoot out with the famed outlaws of the Copeland Clan.
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Between 1797 and 1799 James followed his brother, Matthew, to the Mississippi Territory, settling in what is now Washington County, Alabama where he witnessed a deed with M. Bilbo on April 17, 1799.
In 1802, James purchased land from Owen D. Sullivant, for which he made application for land grant October 29, 1802. This grant was later denied due to pre-emption. Of this land, sixty acres was sold to Amos Read prior to the rejection of claim.
In 1809 the minutes of Washington County Court report a suit of Amos Read and his wife and William D. Phelps and wife against James Bilbo and Hugh Gilliand. Later the suit was amended to include John Johnson, Jr., Guardian of H. Gilliland and John Hinson, Adm. of O. Sullivant deceased as defendants.
Washing County, Alabama
Deed Book A, Page 22
Jan. 27, 1800 - James Bilbo to James Johnson of Tombigby, Mississippi Territory sold bargained and delivered unto James Johnston, one mullatto girl called (name omitted in original), for consideration of $250.00.
Wit: Thomas Meredith /s/ James Bilbo
Cornelius Rain Mary (X)Bilbo
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For the years 1803, 1804 and 1808 James was in Washington County, Alabama per tax reports. Next he was located on tax rolls of Greene County, Mississippi in 1812 with 179 acres on the Leaf River by purchase.
He served in the War of 1812 (enlisted on Feb. 11, 1813 and was discharged March 31, 1814, in Capt. Joseph P. Kennedy's Company.[SWLA.FTW]
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Baptized the 16 Aug by Mr. Mayre had for godfathers, Antoine Rapine and Estiene Mallet, for godmother Olive Mallet. He died between Oct. 10, 1799, the date of his will and Dec. 9, 1799 when it was probated. The children named in his will were: Matthew, James, Agnes, Mary and Wm. He also named a grandson, John James Bilbo, and a granddaughter, Mary Malone. The grandson was son of John Bilbo who died in Rev. War and the granddaughter was daughter of Susannah Bilbo married Fredrick Malone May 24, 1774, Mecklenburg co. Va, who evidently was deceased at the time of the making of the will. The oldest son, Nicholas Bilbo, also preceded his father in death. No children were found with his second wife Dorothy Clack.
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Daughters of the American Revolution have classified Bilbo as Patriotic Service from Virginia.
Mary Hobson is the daughter of Nicholas Hobson who died 1758, wife Agnes.
His grandson Nicholas Bilbo is mentioned in his will.
Baptized the 16 Aug by Mr. Mayre had for godfathers, Antoine Rapine and Estiene Mallet, for godmother Olive Mallet. He died between Oct. 10, 1799, the date of his will and Dec. 9, 1799 when it was probated.
The children named in his will were: Matthew, James, Agnes, Mary and Wm.
He also named a grandson, John James Bilbo, and a granddaughter, Mary Malone.
The grandson was son of John Bilbo who died in Rev. War and the granddaughter was daughter of Susannah Bilbo married Fredrick Malone May 24, 1774, Mecklenburg co. Va, who evidently was deceased at the time of the making of the will.
The oldest son, Nicholas Bilbo, also preceded his father in death. No children were found with his second wife Dorothy Clack.
Land Deeds:
Lunenburg County, Virginia
Book 4, Pg. 3, October 1, 1754
James Bilbo to edward Bevill in consideration of 90 pounds, 300 acres on Allens Creek.
October 1, 1754
Mary, wfie of James Bilbo, released dower right.
Book 4, Pg. 464, March 22, 1757
Thomas Tanner of amelia County to James Bilbo of Lunenburg County for 75 pounds, 220 acres in Lunenburg County on the North fork of Allens Creek.
Witnesses: John Bilbo, Nichols Hobson
and Joel Tanner
Book 6, Pg. 57, May 6, 1760
William Read of the Parish of Corwall, Lunenburg County, to James Bilbo of same county, and parish of Cumberland for 50 pounds, 490 acres on lower side of Laton's Creek, Hendersons Corner.
Mecklenburg County, Virginia
Deed Book 1, Pg. 296, October 13, 1766
James Bilbo, County of Mecklenburg, to Charles Hutchinson and Peter Hutchinson for 350 pounds land located Mecklenburg County on Laton's Creek.
Deed Book 1, Pg. 365, February 11, 1777
George Bakersvill to James Bilbo for 75 pounds parcel of land, 217 acres lying south side of roanoke river on mallets and John Jeffersons line.
Deed Book 6, Pg. 66, June 9, 1780
William Clements to James Bilbo for 32 pounds, 220 1/2 acres on Cotton Creek.
Deed Book 7, pg. 479, August 5, 1789
James Bilbo to Maj. Butler for 200 pounds, land beginning at Cotton Creek, west side of Moses ferry and Samuel Buggs line, 300 acres, also Spurlocks line.
Witnesses: Matthew Bilbo and James Bilbo, Jr.
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The marriage of Jacques (James) and Mary took place before Oct. 1, 1754, as Mary, wife of James Bilbo released dower right then. Marriage record has not been located but that she was a Hobson is seen in the will of her father, Nicholas Hobson, dated May 25, 1758, Brunswick County, and recorded December 5, 1758. He does not name a daughter Mary in his will,, but names his grandson, Nicholas Bilbo. Another custom then was to name the oldest son after the mother's father. To prove that Mary was a Hobson it was necessary to prove Nicholas was the son of James. Deed Book 6, Page 181, Mecklenburg County, Va. - December 19, 1780 - James Bilbo to Nicholas Bilbo "of divers good causes and consideration thereunto moving by me, especially for the love and affection for said Nicholas Bilbo," and asks for consideration of five shillings for parcel of land being on Roanoke River and Cotten Creek, on James Bilbo's line. In further support of the wife, Mary: John Hobson, mentioned in will of Nicholas Hobson as son, made his will October 28, 1767, which was probated January 6, 1768, in Parish of St. Paul, Georgia, mentioned a sister, Mary Bilbo. (William & Mary College Quarterly, Volume II, Page 74]
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