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George Washington Bilbo 1816–1860

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Reliability Score: B
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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have George Bilbo in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 21 Jan 1816 · Hancock, Mississippi
Died 3 Aug 1860 · Poplarville, Pearl River, Mississippi
Father James Bilbo
Mother Mary Polly Flowers
Spouse Priscilla Smith
Children Anna Bilbo, George Washington Bilbo, Helena Eleanor Ellen Bilbo, James Oliver Bilbo, Jephtha Bilbo, Louise Bilbo, Mary Obediance Bilbo, Nancy Bilbo, Theodore Gilmore Bilbo, William Bilbo
Siblings Drury Bilbo, Jackson Bilbo, James Bilbo

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Biography

In 1816, George Washington Bilbo entered the world in Hancock, Mississippi, born to james bilbo and mary polly flowers. In 1850, George Washington Bilbo resided in Hobolochitto, Hancock, Mississippi. George Washington Bilbo married priscilla smith, and had children including anna bilbo, george washington bilbo, helena eleanor ellen bilbo, james oliver bilbo, jephtha bilbo, louise bilbo, mary obediance bilbo, nancy bilbo, theodore gilmore bilbo, william bilbo. George Washington Bilbo passed away in 1860 in Poplarville, Pearl River, Mississippi.

Sources

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    Census 1850 United States Federal Census

Life Timeline

1816
Birth of George Washington Bilbo in Hancock, Mississippi
Birth
1850
George Washington Bilbo resided here in Hobolochitto, Hancock, Mississippi
Residence
1860
Death of George Washington Bilbo in Poplarville, Pearl River, Mississippi
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from George Bilbo

This ancestor line traces from Manakin, Goochland, Virginia (1706) to Hancock, Mississippi (1816) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

George Bilbo (1816–1860) was born in Hancock, Mississippi and died in Poplarville, Pearl River, Mississippi. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have George in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
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George Bilbo's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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George Washington Bilbo PTP
1816–1860
Hancock, Mississippi
Parents
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Grandparents
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George Bilbo's Descendants

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George Washington Bilbo PTP 1816–1860