Strahan, Sarah Alice (b. 1 JAN 1880, d. 24 MAR 1955)

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Sarah Alice was 16 days old when her mother died. Raised by her Grandmother Judith Elizabeth

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Part of family lived with James Edward in his log house in Lumberton around 1918 when Anna Moran had died. When the water well went dry, the family moved to a second house on the property. They later moved to yellow house on Main Street and from there moved to the house on Main Street with the large porch.

WW-1 Registrants of Pearl River, Ms. 1917-1918
Strahan, Albert 22 Sep 1886 W Hillsdale Ms.

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Bilbo, Theodore Gilmore (1877-1947) Born near Poplarville, Miss., October 13, 1877. Member of Mississippi state senate, 1908; Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi, 1912; Governor of Mississippi, 1916-20, 1928-32; U.S. Senator from Mississippi, 1935-47. Died in a hospital in New Orleans, La., August 21, 1947. Interment at Juniper Grove Cemetery, Poplarville, Miss.


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, James A. Cuevas is a grandson of that famous Cuevas to whom a grateful government donated Cat Island, seven miles off the Mississippi coast and near Ship Island, in recognition of his services to his country in the War of 1812 when he refused to lead General Packenham into New Orleans through the Rigolet and Lake Pontchartrain, and thus prevented a surprise attack on Jackson's American forces. James Cuevas was reared on Cat Island in the historic house built by his grandfather. This old gentleman is now ninety-one years of age, totally blind, and bound to his chair by a broken hip. He expressed a wish for a rooster who would crow and tell him when daylight came. Mr. Lampton heard this, and immediatedly secured a rooster for him. Now, Mr. Cuevas is an ardent admirer of Gov. Theodore G. Bilbo, and he said that when the rooster crowed he was saying "Hurray for Bilbo". Another old gentleman there who was angry with Mr. Cuevas, and who disapproved of Governor Bilbo's politics, took issue at this assertion, and in retaliation killed the rooster. The sorrow of Mr. Cuevas in the loss of his rooster was equalled only by his anger over the loss of his daylight announcer. Mr. Lampton again stepped into the breach and this time purchased two bantams, a rooster and a hen, built them a snug, screened quarters, and stationed them just outside the hospital window; and now each morning "Mr. Bilbo" steps into the window, announces daylight and "Mrs. Bilbo" follows with a "Good Morning", then each receives breakfast from the hands of the appreciative owner. ("A Friend In Deed" by Nannie Mayes Crump, Gulfport reproduced in the "Confederate Veteran" in 1928.)

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UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN Ms. - MCCAIN LIBRARY AND ARCHIVES

Manuscript Collection

Collection Title: Bilbo (Theodore G.) Papers
Collection Number: M2
Dates: 1910-1947
Volume: 690 cu. ft.
Provenance: Donated by Theodore Bilbo's son and daughther, Col. Theodore G. Bilbo, Jr. and Mrs. Jessie Bilbo Burge, in 1961.

Copyright: This collection may be protected from unauthorized copying by the Copyright Law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code).

Biographical/Historical Sketch:

Theodore G. Bilbo, the thirty-second governor of Mississippi, was perhaps the most controversial figure ever to serve as chief executive of the state.

He was born on October 13, 1877 at Juniper Grove in Pearl River County. He attended Vanderbilt University, and taught school for six years. In 1908 he was admitted to the bar in Tennessee but began the practice of law in Poplarville, Mississippi.

Bilbo entered politics in 1909 as state senator from the Fourth District. Before the end of his term an unsuccessful effort was made by the Senate to expel him after the first in his career of several accusations of accepting bribes. In 1911 Senator Bilbo was elected after a stormy campaign as lieutenant governor to serve with Governor Earl L. Brewer. Four years later he entered the race for governor and was elected over four opponents.

Governor Bilbo was inaugurated on January 18, 1916, and his administration during the next four years was as progressive as that of any in the history of the state. His administration instituted notable reforms in the highway system, in fiscal policies, and in education. Under his administration the State Tax Commission, the Mississippi Industrial Training School, the Game and Fish Commission, the State Plant Board, and the State Board of Embalming were established.

Bilbo was again a candidate for governor in 1923 but was defeated by Henry L. Whitfield. In 1927 he ran again, with M.S. Conner, A.C Anderson, and Governor Dennis Murphree as opponents. Although he led Governor Murphree by nearly 65,00 votes in the first primary, he was able to exceed him in the second by only a little over 10,000 votes.

Governor Bilbo was inaugurated the second time on January 17, 1928. The next four years were filled with controversies over a state-owned printing plant, brick roads, the removal of the University of Mississippi to Jackson, the firing of college presidents and professors, and the building of the Mississippi State Hospital at Whitfield. Two state officials were impeached; one resigned and one was exonerated. The Depression added to Governor Bilbo's troubles, so that when he went out of office in 1932, both he and the state were bankrupt.

In 1934 Governor Bilbo ran for the United States Senate against Senator Hubert D. Stephens, Ross A. Collins, and Frank H. Harper. Although Stephens led in the first primary, Governor Bilbo won in the second by about 6,000 votes. He was re-elected in 1940 over Governor Hugh L. White. In 1946 he defeated four opponents for a third term, but, again facing charges of accepting bribes, was refused his seat when he appeared to be sworn in the third time. He died in New Orleans on August 21, 1947.
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ENCYCLOPÆDIA BRITANNICA
Bilbo, Theodore G.
b. Oct. 13, 1877, near Poplarville, Miss., U.S.
d. Aug. 21, 1947, New Orleans, La.

in full THEODORE GILMORE BILBO, American politician and Democratic senator from Mississippi (1935-47), best known for his racist and demagogic rhetoric.

Bilbo managed despite poverty to attend Peabody College and the University of Nashville (Tennessee) for a time and later studied law at Vanderbilt University in Nashville. In 1907 he won a seat in the Mississippi state senate, running as an antirailroad populist and supporter of white supremacy. In 1911 he was elected lieutenant governor and then became governor in 1916. He lost a bid for Congress in 1920 and was defeated once again when he ran for
governor in 1924.

Leaning heavily on racist invective, Bilbo regained the governorship in 1928. He fired many faculty members of Mississippi's colleges and universities and brought the state almost to bankruptcy. In 1934, after a campaign in which he made more than a thousand speeches--characterized by biblical phraseology and highly imaginative language--Bilbo won a seat in the U.S. Senate. There he remained for almost the rest of his life, blocking any attempt at ameliorating racial injustice and advocating the deportation of blacks to Africa in order to
preserve "racial purity."

After evidence of influence peddling was uncovered and during further investigation of his unethical practices, several senators recommended that Bilbo be barred from the Senate chambers, a suggestion that met with firm opposition from Bilbo's Southern supporters in the Senate. Before the issue was resolved, Bilbo, who was ill, left Washington, D.C., for medical treatment and never recovered.

Book: Morgan, Francis Davis. The Redneck Liberal: Theodore G. Bilbo & the New Deal. Baton Rouge L.A. Louisiana State University Press. 1985.

While Bilbo was lieutenant-governor, he introduced a few bills increasing taxes on large land holdings and lowering interest rates. He increased spending on schools. In 1915 Bilbo won the governors race with yet another record number of votes. He carried all of southern and eastern Mississippi including Pike County. As governor, he began to build a state road system and reduced taxes for most poor farmers. He introduced manual training and farm mechanics into the schools and set up voluntary night schools in which 30,000 white illiterates learned to read. Laws requiring vaccination of hogs for cholera and dipping of cattle for ticks were passed. Public hanging was abolished and trees were planted on cut-over lands. As governor Bilbo worked hard to help the farmers and improve conditions in rural Mississippi.LT. Governor of Ms. 1912-1916
Governor of Ms. 1916-1920
Governor of Ms. 1928-1932
U.S. Senator 1934-1947
Author "Take Your Choice"

Cause: Influenza epidemic of 1918
Source:

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Middle name may be different pronunciation of Euphrosine a common name in the South. Died in the 1918 Influenza epidemic

Baptism: Date: 23 DEC 1733
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Text: Date of Import: Aug 12, 2002

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William Short made a deed of gift to son, Young Short, of a tract of land of
76 acres in 1758. It was the farm Young & Marie had been living on since their
marriage in 1756, & was on the James River about 12-18 miles from Richmond,
within the then limits of Manakin Town. Here their 5 children were born.
In 1795 after giving son Archibald 200 acres, he is listed as owning 670 acres
of land in Chesterfield County, 8 slaves, one billiard table. In 1796 he deeded
430.5 acres to each of 2 youngest sons. There is no mention of him or his estate
after 1796.

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Apparently because their first Elizabeth died at an earlly age, this couple named the next daughter with the same name. Source: "Bilbo and Kin"

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BILBO, WILIAM
Mercer County Kentucky Wills, 1786-1826


BILBO, WILIAM

Wm. left Va to go to Ky prior to the end of the Rev. war in 1783 . On Nov 5 1766, he sold at least part of the land left in his father's will to John Humphries. The last record in Va was Mar. 4, 1784, when he sold another tract of land. Rev. war records, "Wm Bilbo received pay for militia service, Mecklenburg Co, Va. Auditor's account book, May 27, 1784


13 Oct 1821 – Aug 1822

submitted by Anne Baker
In the name of God, Amen. I William Bilbo of Mercer County and state of
Kentucky being in a perfect state of mind and memory but feeling the
dissolution of my mortal body approaching. I deem it essential to make
constitute and ordain this as my last Will and testament. Fir
recommend my soul to God who gave it, and my body to the Earth to be
buried in a decent manner at the discretion of my friends.
As to my worldly possessions I dispose of them in the following
manner (To Wit)
I give and bequeath to my son John Bilbo and his Heirs forever the
Tract of land of one hundred and twenty five acres on which I now live
together with such other property as he has heretofore received of me.
I give and bequeath to my Seven Daughters viz.: Martha Pennington,
Elizabeth Brumfield, Sarah Davis, Susanna Gray, Mary Bilbo, Rebekah
Overstreet & Tabitha Hamner and their heirs forever all the property
they have received of me together with one half of the clear profits of
the land I claim in Fleming County (if any there be) after a
controversies with adverse claimants are legally settled.
I give the balance of my property of every description to be sold
after my death & that my son Archibald Bilbo receive Twenty pounds of
the proceeds of the sale, for money advanced by him in furnishing the
land on which Henry Hamner now lives & on which land Archibald formerly
lived; which land I gave him to be on an equality with my son John.
The balance of the proceeds of said sale to be divided amongst all
my children share & share alike. I nominate my sons Archibald Bilbo &
John Bilbo as Executors of this my last Will & Testament.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my
seal this 13th day of October 1821
William
Bilbo
Witness: Anselm Minor, William Wade J. P. Mitchell
(On back: William Bilbo's Will 1822 Aug Court Pd by Minor & Wm. Wade &
Recorded Book 7 page 105, 106


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Wm. left Va to go to Ky prior to the end of the Rev. war in 1783 . On Nov 5 1766, he sold at least part of the land left in his father's will to John Humphries. The last record in Va was Mar. 4, 1784, when he sold another tract of land. Rev. war records, "Wm Bilbo received pay for militia service, Mecklenburg Co, Va. Auditor's account book, May 27, 1784. The following is part of his will: I Wm Bilbo of Mercer Co, Ky leave to my son John 125 acres on which I now live together with such other property as he has heretofore received of me. I give to my seven daughters, Martha Pennington, Elizabeth Brumfield, Sarah Davis, Susanna Gray, Mary Bilbo, Rebekah Overstreet, and Tabitha Hammer, all the property they have received of me together with one half of the clear profits of the tract of land I claim in Fleming County I direct the balance of my property of every description to be sold after my death and that my son, Archibald receive 20 pounds of the proceeds of the sale for money advanced by him in purchasing the land on which Henry Hammer now lives and on which land Archibald formerly lived, which land I gave him to be on an equality with my son John. I name my sons, Archibald and John as executors, Have set my hand and seal this 13th day of Oct, 1821. Witnesses: Anselm Minor, Wm. Wade, and I.P. Mitchell.

A Revolutionary War record is not on file in the National Archives, but that
he did serve is evidenced by the following found in Revolutionary War
Records, Mecklenburg County, Va..
"William Bilbo received pay for Militia Service, Mecklenburg County, Va.."
Auditor's Account Book, May 27, 1874

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Enlisted in 2nd South Carolina Regiment commanded by Lt. Col. Francis Marion, October 13, 1776. Discharged Oct. 11, 1777[bilbo.FTW]

Joseph was an infant when his father died. Rev war record for Joseph was located in the National Archives and records service, Wash. D.C. (card #7194457). He enlisted in 2nd South Carolina Reg, commanded by Lt. Col. Marion, Oct 13 1776 and was discharged Oct 11 1777. His nephew, Nicholas (son of James) also served in this regiment during the same year. After service he returned to Mecklenburg where he married. sometime between 1787 + 1790 He moved to the southern part of Orange County, North Carolina near Chapel Hill.

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With Marbury's Regiment Georgia Militia
died from wounds rec. at Cherokee Hill, Georgia -Revoloutionary war [bilbo.FTW]

John enlisted as a Lt. in Marbury' Reg't, Georgia Militia on March 12, 1778 where he was dismissed later and then enlisted in Georgia Milita with Reg't not shown. He died of wounds he received at Cherokee Hill May 6, 1780. (Historical Register of Continental Army, 1775-1783 by Heitman.