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Bowlegs, Billy, c1810-c1864

 Person

Dates

  • Existence: 1810 - 1864-03

Biography

Billy Bowlegs was a leader of the Seminoles in Florida during the Second and Third Seminole Wars against the United States. One of the last Seminole leaders to resist, he eventually moved to Indian Territory. His grave is located in Ft. Meyers, Florida, in Old Bridge Village.

Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:

Billy Bowlegs and the Evergaldes of Florida, Undated

 Item — Box 10: [Barcode: A000023243316], Folder: 7
Identifier: 1975.006.5.Seminole.001
Scope and Contents

Typed anecdote of Billy Bowlegs, ca. 1810-1859, and the Seminoles who refused to be relocated.

Dates: Undated

Seminole Nation Historical Society to David Farmer, 1983

 Item — Box 3: [Barcode: A000020957254], Folder: 12
Identifier: 1975.006.2.Seminole.002
Scope and Contents

Printed card from Seminole Nation Historical Society (Wewoka, Oklahoma) to Dr. David Farmer. "Billy Bowlegs and Son" exhibition announcement.

Dates: 1983