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Billie “Chief” Bowlegs III

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Billie “Chief” Bowlegs III

Birth
Death
13 Feb 1965 (aged 102)
Burial
Ortona, Glades County, Florida, USA Add to Map
Memorial ID
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Famous Native American
Contributor: Trevor Lafoe (49150579) •

Born in Oklahoma

1930 Census
Name: Billie Bowlegs
Birth: abt 1862 - Florida
Residence: 1930 - Precinct 13, Glades, Florida

FDI
Name: Billy Bowlegs III
Death: Feb 1965 - Glades, Florida
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LOCAL PEOPLE ATTEND MOORE HAVEN SERVICE; THE ARCADIAN 1966

Approximately 1,000 persons gathered at the little Ortona Cemetery west of Moore Haven last Saturday at 2:30 p.m. for dedication and memorial ceremonies to Billie Bowlegs III.

Some of those attending from Arcadia were Dr. Gordon McSwain, president of the Peace Valley Historical Society who laid a wreath on the grave of the Indian Chief, Col. and Mrs. Read B. Hardin, Mayor and Mrs. P.P. Speer, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kemp, Dr. and Mrs. D. G. Barnett, Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Sharpe, Mr. and Mrs. Owen Sherrouse, Mr. and Mrs. Bohn and Mr. and Mrs. Plank. (Find A Grave contributor Donna McPherson)
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The second photo attached this entry is incorrect; it is for Billy Bowlegs II (Holata Micco) not the Billie Bowlegs (III).
Contributor: Casey Welch (50221660)
Famous Native American
Contributor: Trevor Lafoe (49150579) •

Born in Oklahoma

1930 Census
Name: Billie Bowlegs
Birth: abt 1862 - Florida
Residence: 1930 - Precinct 13, Glades, Florida

FDI
Name: Billy Bowlegs III
Death: Feb 1965 - Glades, Florida
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LOCAL PEOPLE ATTEND MOORE HAVEN SERVICE; THE ARCADIAN 1966

Approximately 1,000 persons gathered at the little Ortona Cemetery west of Moore Haven last Saturday at 2:30 p.m. for dedication and memorial ceremonies to Billie Bowlegs III.

Some of those attending from Arcadia were Dr. Gordon McSwain, president of the Peace Valley Historical Society who laid a wreath on the grave of the Indian Chief, Col. and Mrs. Read B. Hardin, Mayor and Mrs. P.P. Speer, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Kemp, Dr. and Mrs. D. G. Barnett, Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Sharpe, Mr. and Mrs. Owen Sherrouse, Mr. and Mrs. Bohn and Mr. and Mrs. Plank. (Find A Grave contributor Donna McPherson)
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The second photo attached this entry is incorrect; it is for Billy Bowlegs II (Holata Micco) not the Billie Bowlegs (III).
Contributor: Casey Welch (50221660)

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  • Created by: Ken & Nancy
  • Added: May 2, 2008
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/26543098/billie-bowlegs: accessed ), memorial page for Billie “Chief” Bowlegs III (17 Feb 1862–13 Feb 1965), Find a Grave Memorial ID 26543098, citing Ortona Cemetery, Ortona, Glades County, Florida, USA; Maintained by Ken & Nancy (contributor 46941223).