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William James “Long Bill” Belford

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William James “Long Bill” Belford

Birth
Golconda, Pope County, Illinois, USA
Death
9 Sep 1864 (aged 41)
Golconda, Pope County, Illinois, USA
Burial
Golconda, Pope County, Illinois, USA Add to Map
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Son of Benjamin and Lucinda Reeder Belford.He married Mary Brown August 31 1848 in Pope Co Illinois. He fathered James,Lucinda,Julia,Milo,Medora,Mary Etta,Emma, and William J.
He was a southern sympathizer during the Civil War, a member of the Golden Knights a pro southern organization.It was rumored that he made a fortune hunting and returning fugitive slaves.He died from a gun shot wound, most likely from enemies he had made during the war.
Son of Benjamin and Lucinda Reeder Belford.He married Mary Brown August 31 1848 in Pope Co Illinois. He fathered James,Lucinda,Julia,Milo,Medora,Mary Etta,Emma, and William J.
He was a southern sympathizer during the Civil War, a member of the Golden Knights a pro southern organization.It was rumored that he made a fortune hunting and returning fugitive slaves.He died from a gun shot wound, most likely from enemies he had made during the war.

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