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Generation No. 1

 

        1.  William1 Bromell was born 1793 in Sutcombe, Devonshire, England1, and died Unknown.  He married Susanna Unknown Bet. 1814 - 1820.  She was born 1794 in Holsworthy, Devonshire, England2, and died Unknown.

 

More About William Bromell:

Census: 1851, North Arscott, Holsworthy, Devonshire, England3

 

More About Susanna Unknown:

Census: 1851, North Arscott, Holsworthy, Devonshire, England4

       

Children of William Bromell and Susanna Unknown are:

        2                 i.       Elizabeth2 Bromell, born 1821 in Holsworthy, Devonshire, England5; died Unknown.

 

More About Elizabeth Bromell:

Census: 1851, North Arscott, Holsworthy, Devonshire, England6

 

        3                ii.       John Bromell, born 1823 in Holsworthy, Devonshire, England7; died Unknown.

 

More About John Bromell:

Census: 1851, North Arscott, Holsworthy, Devonshire, England8

 

+      4               iii.       William Bromell, born 1827 in Holsworthy, Devonshire, England; died 1905 in St. Thomas, Elgin County or Toronto.

        5               iv.       Richard Bromell, born 1832 in Holsworthy, Devonshire, England9; died Unknown.

 

More About Richard Bromell:

Census: 1851, North Arscott, Holsworthy, Devonshire, England10

 

        6                v.       Thomas Bromell, born 1835 in Holsworthy, Devonshire, England11; died Unknown.

 

More About Thomas Bromell:

Census: 1851, North Arscott, Holsworthy, Devonshire, England12

 

        7               vi.       Calab Bromell, born 1839 in Holsworthy, Devonshire, England13; died Unknown.

 

More About Calab Bromell:

Census: 1851, North Arscott, Holsworthy, Devonshire, England14

 

 

Generation No. 2

 

        4.  William2 Bromell (William1) was born 1827 in Holsworthy, Devonshire, England15,16, and died 1905 in St. Thomas, Elgin County or Toronto17.  He married Dorothy Unknown Abt. 1849 in Holsworthy, Devonshire, England.  She was born 1824 in West Putford, Devonshire, England, and died 1891 in St. Thomas, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada18,19.

 

More About William Bromell:

Burial: Unknown, St. Thomas West Cemetery?20

Census: 1851, Soldon Cottage, Holsworthy, Devonshire, England21

Occupation: 1886, Owned a tavern in St. Thomas, Ontario22

 

More About Dorothy Unknown:

Burial: Unknown, St. Thomas West Cemetery

Census: 1871, Ontario, Elgin County, St. Thomas District23

 

Marriage Notes for William Bromell and Dorothy Unknown:

Bromell, William

  Year: 1841 Quarter: Dec

  Record Type: Marriages Contributer: Baron

  District: Holsworthy    

  Volume: 9 Page: 411

 

 

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Bromell, William

  Year: 1841 Quarter: Dec

  Record Type: Marriages Contributer: Baron

  District: Holsworthy    

  Volume: 9 Page: 415

 

 

 

       

Children of William Bromell and Dorothy Unknown are:

        8                 i.       John3 Bromell24, born 1850 in West Putford, Devonshire, England25,26; died Unknown.

 

More About John Bromell:

Census: 1851, Soldon Cottage, Holsworthy, Devonshire, England27

 

+      9                ii.       William Bromell, born June 15, 1854 in Yorkville, Ontario; died 1896 in St. Thomas, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada.

+      10             iii.       Emily Bromell, born April 27, 1858 in Yorkville, Ontario; died 1904 in St. Thomas, Elgin County, Ontario.

        11             iv.       Amelia Bromell28, born 1860 in Ontario29; died 1901 in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada.  She married Unknown Dyker; died Unknown.

 

More About Amelia Bromell:

Burial: Unknown, St. Thomas West Avenue Cemetery

Census: 1871, Elgin County, St. Thomas District, Ontario30

 

        12              v.       Silas Bromell31, born March 14, 1862 in Yorkville, Ontario32; died 1897 in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada33.

 

More About Silas Bromell:

Baptism: May 11, 1862, Wesleyan Methodist34

Burial: Unknown, St. Thomas West Cemetery

Census: 1871, Elgin County, St. Thomas District, Ontario35

 

        13             vi.       Dorothy Bromell, born February 1864 in Yorkville, Ontario36; died Unknown.

 

More About Dorothy Bromell:

Baptism: April 15, 1864, Yorkville, Ontario

 

 

Generation No. 3

 

        9.  William3 Bromell (William2, William1)37 was born June 15, 1854 in Yorkville, Ontario38,39, and died 1896 in St. Thomas, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada40.  He married (1) Emma Unknown.  She died Unknown.  He married (2) Emma Unknown.  She died Unknown.

 

More About William Bromell:

Baptism: August 08, 1858, Weslyan Methodist

Burial: Unknown, St. Thomas West Avenue Cemetery

Census: 1871, Elgin County, St. Thomas District, Ontario41

       

Child of William Bromell and Emma Unknown is:

        14               i.       Harold4 Brommel, died Unknown.

 

       

Child of William Bromell and Emma Unknown is:

        15               i.       Harold4 Bromell, died Unknown.

 

 

        10.  Emily3 Bromell (William2, William1)42,43 was born April 27, 1858 in Yorkville, Ontario44,45, and died 1904 in St. Thomas, Elgin County, Ontario46.  She married John Albert Billings47 Abt. 1877 in Ontario, son of Edward Billings and Eleanor Unknown.  He was born Bet. June 22, 1856 - 1858 in Ontario48, and died 1932 in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada48,49.

 

More About Emily Bromell:

Burial: Unknown, St. Thomas West Cemetery50

Census: 1871, Elgin County, St. Thomas District, Ontario51

Fact 1: 1918, May have died in flu epidemic that took wife of William Albert

 

More About John Albert Billings:

Burial: February 18, 1932, St. Thomas West Cemetery52

Census: 1871, St. Thomas Town, Elgin East, Ontario53

       

Children of Emily Bromell and John Billings are:

        16               i.       Albert4 Billings, born 1878 in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada; died 1878 in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada54.

 

More About Albert Billings:

Burial: Unknown, St. Thomas West Avenue Cemetery

 

+      17              ii.       Caroline May Billings, born January 31, 1882 in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada; died 1972 in Hamilton, Ontario.

        18             iii.       Alice Billings, born 1884 in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada; died 1884 in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada55.

 

More About Alice Billings:

Burial: Unknown, St. Thomas West Avenue Cemetery

 

+      19             iv.       Gladys Marie Billings, born September 21, 1888 in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada; died January 1982 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

+      20              v.       William Albert Billings, born October 21, 1893 in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada; died June 06, 1975 in Huron Beach, Ocqueoc, Michigan.

 

 

Generation No. 4

 

        17.  Caroline May4 Billings (Emily3 Bromell, William2, William1) was born January 31, 1882 in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada56, and died 1972 in Hamilton, Ontario56.  She married Percival Oswald Batzold February 15, 190557.  He was born March 27, 1881 in Germany58, and died January 15, 1975 in Hamilton, Ontario59.

 

More About Caroline May Billings:

Burial: Unknown, Hamilton Cemetery, Wentworth, Ontario60

Occupation: Ariel Goodridge swam in Welland Canal

 

More About Percival Oswald Batzold:

Burial: Unknown, Hamilton Cemetery, Wentworth, Ontario61

Occupation: During WWI Canada confiscated his guns

       

Children of Caroline Billings and Percival Batzold are:

+      21               i.       Charice5 Batzold, born March 28; died Unknown.

+      22              ii.       Berkley Batzold, born Private.

+      23             iii.       Oswald Batzold, born December 08, 1905; died 1980.

 

 

        19.  Gladys Marie4 Billings (Emily3 Bromell, William2, William1) was born September 21, 1888 in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada, and died January 1982 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada62.  She married (1) Unknown Gungel.  He died Unknown.  She married (2) Unknown Beggs Bet. 1908 - 1910.  He was born Unknown, and died Unknown.

 

More About Gladys Marie Billings:

Occupation: Once died hair; turned out orange

       

Child of Gladys Billings and Unknown Beggs is:

        24               i.       John5 Beggs, born Private.

 

 

        20.  William Albert4 Billings (Emily3 Bromell, William2, William1) was born October 21, 1893 in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada, and died June 06, 1975 in Huron Beach, Ocqueoc, Michigan63.  He married (1) Unknown.  She died 1918 in St. Thomas, Ontario.  He married (2) Ariel Laverne Watson April 07, 1920 in St. Thomas, Elgin County, Ontario, daughter of James Watson and Bertha Rushton.  She was born February 22, 1900 in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada64, and died May 30, 1995 in Petoskey, Michigan65.

 

More About William Albert Billings:

Burial: Unknown, Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery, Presque Isle County, Michigan

Cause of Death: Acute myocardial infarction

Death notice: June 1975, Unknown St. Thomas paper66

Occupation: SS# issued in: Michigan, Last residence ZIP: 4976367

 

More About Ariel Laverne Watson:

Burial: Unknown, Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery, Presque Isle County, Michigan

Cause of Death: renal failure/congestive heart failure

       

Child of William Billings and Unknown is:

+      25               i.       Ila Maxine5 Billings, born March 01, 1911 in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada; died 1975 in St. Thomas, Ontario.

 

       

Children of William Billings and Ariel Watson are:

+      26               i.       Ariel Eileen5 Billings, born February 09, 1921 in St. Thomas, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada; died November 02, 2001 in Huron Beach, Ocqueoc, Michigan.

+      27              ii.       George William Billings, born Private.

        28             iii.       Jack Ramon Billings, born July 07, 1925 in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada; died June 06, 1944 in Normandy, France68.

 

More About Jack Ramon Billings:

Burial: Unknown, Normandy, France

Cause of Death: Died at Normandy Beach

 

 

Generation No. 5

 

        21.  Charice5 Batzold (Caroline May4 Billings, Emily3 Bromell, William2, William1) was born March 2869, and died Unknown.  She married Unknown Townsend Private.  He was born Private.

 

More About Charice Batzold:

Burial: Unknown, Hamilton Cemetery, Wentworth, Ontario70

       

Children of Charice Batzold and Unknown Townsend are:

        29               i.       Caroline6 Townsend, born Private.

        30              ii.       Brook Townsend, born Private.

 

 

        22.  Berkley5 Batzold (Caroline May4 Billings, Emily3 Bromell, William2, William1) was born Private.  He married Margaret Kastner Parker Private, daughter of Fred Parker and Lynn Unknown.  She was born December 21, 1901 in Stratford, Ontario, Canada71,72, and died June 13, 1995.

       

Children of Berkley Batzold and Margaret Parker are:

        31               i.       Lynda6 Batzold, born Private.

        32              ii.       David Batzold, born Private.

        33             iii.       Mary Jennifer Batzold, born Private.

 

 

        23.  Oswald5 Batzold (Caroline May4 Billings, Emily3 Bromell, William2, William1) was born December 08, 190573, and died 1980.  He married Beatrice Unknown.  She was born April 10, 191274, and died December 23, 1943.

 

More About Beatrice Unknown:

Burial: Unknown, Hamilton Cemetery, Wentworth, Ontario75

Medical Information: Died at 35 years old.

Occupation: Beatrice painted the 2 pictures on the wall on Huron Beach.

       

Children of Oswald Batzold and Beatrice Unknown are:

        34               i.       Donna Lee6 Batzold, born Private.  She married C. Pritchard Private; born Private.

        35              ii.       Paul Batzold, born Private.

 

 

        25.  Ila Maxine5 Billings (William Albert4, Emily3 Bromell, William2, William1) was born March 01, 1911 in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada, and died 1975 in St. Thomas, Ontario.  She married (1) Thomas Mumford Beer May 11, 192876.  He was born May 19, 190977, and died December 01, 1993.  She married (2) G. Harold Hodges June 12, 1950 in St. Thomas, Ontario78.  He was born August 04, and died Unknown.  She married (3) Johnnie Cunningham Private.  He was born Private.

 

More About Ila Maxine Billings:

Burial: Unknown, Aylmer Cemetery, St. Thomas, Ontario79

 

Marriage Notes for Ila Billings and Thomas Beer:

Maxine was 15 years old when she eloped with Tom Beer. 

 

She asked her stepmother, Ariel L. Billings, to make her a dress for a party.  Grandma made her a beautiful dress.  Maxine called late that night to say that she had married Tom Beer.

 

More About G. Harold Hodges:

Burial: Unknown, Aylmer Cemetery, St. Thomas, Ontario80

       

Child of Ila Billings and Thomas Beer is:

+      36               i.       Thomas William6 Beer, born Private.

 

 

        26.  Ariel Eileen5 Billings (William Albert4, Emily3 Bromell, William2, William1) was born February 09, 1921 in St. Thomas, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada, and died November 02, 2001 in Huron Beach, Ocqueoc, Michigan.  She married Harry William Goodridge August 07, 1942, son of Jesse Goodridge and Allene Ashby.  He was born August 02, 1920 in Clinton, Kentucky, and died December 23, 1988 in Huron Beach, Ocqueoc, Michigan.

 

More About Ariel Eileen Billings:

Burial: November 05, 2001, Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery, Presque Isle County, Michigan

 

More About Harry William Goodridge:

Burial: Unknown, Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery, Presque Isle County, Michigan

       

Child of Ariel Billings and Harry Goodridge is:

        37               i.       Jack Ramon6 Goodridge, born January 12, 1950 in Wayne, Michigan; died January 12, 1950 in Wayne, Michigan.

 

More About Jack Ramon Goodridge:

Cause of Death: Died at birth - Rh negative factor

 

 

        27.  George William5 Billings (William Albert4, Emily3 Bromell, William2, William1) was born Private.  He married Katherine Virginia Lang Private, daughter of Thomas Lang and Rose Bertrand.  She was born September 22, 1930 in Laurium, Houghton County,  Michigan, and died December 27, 1997 in Detroit, Michigan.

 

More About Katherine Virginia Lang:

Burial: Unknown, Roseland Park Cemetery, Berkley, Michigan

Cause of Death: Bypass surgery

       

Children of George Billings and Katherine Lang are:

+      38               i.       Katherine Geralyn6 Billings, born Private.

+      39              ii.       William Thomas Billings, born Private.

 

 

Generation No. 6

 

        36.  Thomas William6 Beer (Ila Maxine5 Billings, William Albert4, Emily3 Bromell, William2, William1) was born Private.  He married (1) Ella Margariette Proctor Private.  She was born Unknown, and died November 19, 1970.  He married (2) Norma Patricia Taylor Private.  She was born Unknown, and died May 30, 2001.

       

Children of Thomas Beer and Ella Proctor are:

+      40               i.       Peggy Ann7 Beer, born Private.

+      41              ii.       Earl Patrick Beer, born Private.

+      42             iii.       Michael Wayne Beer, born Private.

+      43             iv.       Trena Marie Beer, born Private.

+      44              v.       Nancy Maxine Beer, born Private.

+      45             vi.       Harold Thomas Beer, born Private.

 

 

        38.  Katherine Geralyn6 Billings (George William5, William Albert4, Emily3 Bromell, William2, William1) was born Private.  She married (1) Wayne Rodgers Private, son of Raymond Rodgers.  He was born Private.  She married (2) Richard Kevin Palmer Private, son of George Palmer and Emily Olesky.  He was born Private.

       

Child of Katherine Billings and Wayne Rodgers is:

        46               i.       Brandon William7 Billings, born Private.

 

 

        39.  William Thomas6 Billings (George William5, William Albert4, Emily3 Bromell, William2, William1) was born Private.  He married (1) Linda Sue Price Private, daughter of Unknown Price and Patrinda Unknown.  She was born Private.  He married (2) Beverly Kay Tallent Private.  She was born Private.  He married (3) Karen Ostrander Private.  She was born Private.

       

Child of William Billings and Linda Price is:

+      47               i.       Marsha Renee7 Billings, born Private.

 

 

Generation No. 7

 

        40.  Peggy Ann7 Beer (Thomas William6, Ila Maxine5 Billings, William Albert4, Emily3 Bromell, William2, William1) was born Private.  She married Stephen Dreyer Private.  He was born Private.

       

Children of Peggy Beer and Stephen Dreyer are:

        48               i.       Stephan Dan8 Dreyer, born Private.

+      49              ii.       Robert Thomas Dreyer, born Private.

+      50             iii.       Vicki Lynne Dreyer, born Private.

        51             iv.       Anthony Andrew Dreyer, born Private.

        52              v.       Shelley Dianne Dreyer, born Private.

 

 

        41.  Earl Patrick7 Beer (Thomas William6, Ila Maxine5 Billings, William Albert4, Emily3 Bromell, William2, William1) was born Private.  He married Patricia Badgley Private.  She was born Private.

       

Children of Earl Beer and Patricia Badgley are:

        53               i.       Kurt Thomas8 Beer, born Private.

        54              ii.       Sarah Beer, born Private.

 

 

        42.  Michael Wayne7 Beer (Thomas William6, Ila Maxine5 Billings, William Albert4, Emily3 Bromell, William2, William1) was born Private.  He married (1) Moyra McLean Private.  She was born Private.  He married (2) Laura Watson Private.  She was born Private.  He married (3) Christine Jane Kosynski Private.  She was born Private.

       

Child of Michael Beer and Moyra McLean is:

        55               i.       Matthew Thomas8 Beer, born Private.

 

       

Children of Michael Beer and Laura Watson are:

        56               i.       Joseph James8 Beer, born January 18, 1973; died May 22, 1977.

        57              ii.       Christopher Michael Beer, born July 19, 1971; died May 22, 1977.

        58             iii.       Michelle Leigh Ann Beer, born February 17, 1974; died May 22, 1977.

 

 

        43.  Trena Marie7 Beer (Thomas William6, Ila Maxine5 Billings, William Albert4, Emily3 Bromell, William2, William1) was born Private.  She married (1) Wayne Wrighton Private.  He was born Private.  She married (2) Unknown Private.  He was born Private.

       

Child of Trena Beer and Wayne Wrighton is:

        59               i.       Nicole Leigh Ann8 Wrighton, born Private.

 

       

Child of Trena Beer and Unknown is:

        60               i.       Sean Michael8 Beer, born Private.

 

 

        44.  Nancy Maxine7 Beer (Thomas William6, Ila Maxine5 Billings, William Albert4, Emily3 Bromell, William2, William1) was born Private.  She married Patrick Denis Daoust Private.  He was born Private.

       

Child of Nancy Beer and Patrick Daoust is:

        61               i.       Tannis Nicola8 Daoust, born Private.

 

 

        45.  Harold Thomas7 Beer (Thomas William6, Ila Maxine5 Billings, William Albert4, Emily3 Bromell, William2, William1) was born Private.  He married Kelli Miller Private.  She was born Private.

       

Children of Harold Beer and Kelli Miller are:

        62               i.       Caiden Thomas8 Beer, born Private.

        63              ii.       Olivia Ella Claire Beer, born Private.

 

 

        47.  Marsha Renee7 Billings (William Thomas6, George William5, William Albert4, Emily3 Bromell, William2, William1) was born Private.  She married Todd Westfall Private.  He was born Private.

       

Children of Marsha Billings and Todd Westfall are:

        64               i.       Devan William Russell8 Westfall, born Private.

        65              ii.       Tyler James Thomas Westfall, born Private.

 

 

Generation No. 8

 

        49.  Robert Thomas8 Dreyer (Peggy Ann7 Beer, Thomas William6, Ila Maxine5 Billings, William Albert4, Emily3 Bromell, William2, William1) was born Private.  He married Laurie Unknown Private.  She was born Private.

       

Child of Robert Dreyer and Laurie Unknown is:

        66               i.       Stephanie Lachelle9 Dreyer, born Private.

 

 

        50.  Vicki Lynne8 Dreyer (Peggy Ann7 Beer, Thomas William6, Ila Maxine5 Billings, William Albert4, Emily3 Bromell, William2, William1) was born Private.  She married Derek Timmons Private.  He was born Private.

       

Children of Vicki Dreyer and Derek Timmons are:

        67               i.       Christina Michelle9 Timmons, born Private.

        68              ii.       Sarah Lynn Timmons, born Private.

 

 

 

Endnotes

 

1.  Census Records UK 1851, I placed this man as the father of the William born in 1828 because the age is right and the young William was born in Holsworthy, Devonshire. The young William also had a brother named John.Bromell, William Relationship:  Head     Marriage status:  Married     Age at census:  58     Gender:  M     Occupation:  Farmer Of 160 Ac Emp     Place of birth:  Sutcombe, Devonshire, England     Enumeration district:  Holsworthy Hols     County:  Devonshire     Address:  North Arscott     Family number:  1326898      Place of Birth:  Sutcombe, Devonshire, England Gender:   MaleAge:   58Marital Status:  MarriedOccupation:  Farmer Of 160 Ac Emp Enumeration District: Holsworthy HolsAddress at Time of Census: North ArscottFamily Number:  1326898.

2.  Census Records UK 1851, Listed in the household of William Bromell:Bromell, Susanna Relationship:  Wife     Marriage status:  Married     Age at census:  57     Gender:  F     Occupation:  Farmers Wife     Place of birth:  Holsworthy, Devonshire, England     Enumeration district:  Holsworthy Hols     County:  Devonshire     Address:  North Arscott     Family number:  1326898.

3.  Census Records UK 1851, County:   DevonshireRelation to Head of House: HeadPlace of Birth:  Sutcombe, Devonshire, England Gender:   MaleAge:   58Marital Status:  MarriedOccupation:  Farmer Of 160 Ac Emp Enumeration District: Holsworthy HolsAddress at Time of Census: North ArscottFamily Number:  1326898.

4.  Census Records UK 1851, Listed in the household of William Bromell:Bromell, Susanna Relationship:  Wife     Marriage status:  Married     Age at census:  57     Gender:  F     Occupation:  Farmers Wife     Place of birth:  Holsworthy, Devonshire, England     Enumeration district:  Holsworthy Hols     County:  Devonshire     Address:  North Arscott     Family number:  1326898.

5.  Census Records UK 1851, Age obtained from the census. In 1851, Elizabeth was 30 years old.Bromell, Elizabeth Relationship:  Daughter     Marriage status:  U???     Age at census:  30     Gender:  F     Occupation:  Farmers Daughter     Place of birth:  Holsworthy, Devonshire, England     Enumeration district:  Holsworthy Hols     County:  Devonshire     Address:  North Arscott     Family number:  1326898.

6.  Census Records UK 1851, Listed in the household of William Bromell:Bromell, Elizabeth Relationship:  Daughter     Marriage status:  U???     Age at census:  30     Gender:  F     Occupation:  Farmers Daughter     Place of birth:  Holsworthy, Devonshire, England     Enumeration district:  Holsworthy Hols     County:  Devonshire     Address:  North Arscott     Family number:  1326898.

7.  Census Records UK 1851, Age obtained from 1851 census, where John is listed as 28 years old.Bromell, John Relationship:  Son     Marriage status:  U???     Age at census:  28     Gender:  M     Occupation:  Farmers Son     Place of birth:  Holsworthy, Devonshire, England     Enumeration district:  Holsworthy Hols     County:  Devonshire     Address:  North Arscott     Family number:  1326898.

8.  Census Records UK 1851, Bromell, John Relationship:  Son     Marriage status:  U???     Age at census:  28     Gender:  M     Occupation:  Farmers Son     Place of birth:  Holsworthy, Devonshire, England     Enumeration district:  Holsworthy Hols     County:  Devonshire     Address:  North Arscott     Family number:  1326898.

9.  Census Records UK 1851, Listed in family of William Brommel, the elder, grandfather of Emma Bromell Billings.Bromell, Richard Relationship:  Son     Marriage status:  U???     Age at census:  19     Gender:  M     Occupation:  Farmers Son     Place of birth:  Holsworthy, Devonshire, England     Enumeration district:  Holsworthy Hols     County:  Devonshire     Address:  North Arscott     Family number:  1326898.

10.  Census Records UK 1851, Bromell, Richard Relationship:  Son     Marriage status:  U???     Age at census:  19     Gender:  M     Occupation:  Farmers Son     Place of birth:  Holsworthy, Devonshire, England     Enumeration district:  Holsworthy Hols     County:  Devonshire     Address:  North Arscott     Family number:  1326898.

11.  Census Records UK 1851, Listed in the house of William Brommel:Bromell, Thomas Relationship:  Son     Marriage status:  U???     Age at census:  16     Gender:  M     Occupation:  Farmers Son     Place of birth:  Holsworthy, Devonshire, England     Enumeration district:  Holsworthy Hols     County:  Devonshire     Address:  North Arscott     Family number:  1326898.

12.  Census Records UK 1851, Listed in the household of William Bromell:Bromell, Thomas Relationship:  Son     Marriage status:  U???     Age at census:  16     Gender:  M     Occupation:  Farmers Son     Place of birth:  Holsworthy, Devonshire, England     Enumeration district:  Holsworthy Hols     County:  Devonshire     Address:  North Arscott     Family number:  1326898.

13.  Census Records UK 1851, Age based on cenus. Age at time of 1851 census is 12.Bromell, Calab Relationship:  Son     Marriage status:  ???     Age at census:  12     Gender:  M     Occupation:  Farmers Son     Place of birth:  Holsworthy, Devonshire, England     Enumeration district:  Holsworthy Hols     County:  Devonshire     Address:  North Arscott     Family number:  1326898.

14.  Census Records UK 1851, In William Bromell's household:Bromell, Calab Relationship:  Son     Marriage status:  ???     Age at census:  12     Gender:  M     Occupation:  Farmers Son     Place of birth:  Holsworthy, Devonshire, England     Enumeration district:  Holsworthy Hols     County:  Devonshire     Address:  North Arscott     Family number:  1326898.

15.  1871 Census: Ontario, Canada, 47, Brommel, William, Male, 43, Birthplace England, Occupation Inn Keeper, Religion Wesleyan Methodist; Origin England; District Elgin East (006); Sub-district St. Thomas Town (B); page 47; microfilm reel C9899; Reference RG31--Statistics Canada.

16.  Census Records UK 1851, Bromell, William Relationship:  Head     Marriage status:  Married     Age at census:  23     Gender:  M     Occupation:  Agricultural Labourer     Place of birth:  Holsworthy, Devonshire, England     Enumeration district:  Holsworthy Hols     County:  Devonshire     Address:  Soldon Cottage     Family number:  1326169.

17.  St. Thomas West Avenue Cemetery Records, William Bromell, 1827-1905 in same plot withDorothy, 1823-1921William Jr., 1854-1896Christie, 1860-1880Silas, 1863-1897Roy, 1880-1880Jackie, 1891-1893Robbie, 1893-1894.

18.  Elgin County Probate Records, This is dated 1891, but Dorothy died in 1921? http://www.library.elgin-county.on.ca/history/ESTATE2.TXTLNAME[ BROMELL             FNAME[ DOROTHY                       RESID[ ST. THOMAS          DATE[ DEC 11, 1891   FILE[ 1928  MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - described as a married woman - executors: William Bromell the Elder,Hotel Keeper and husband, St. Thomas; John Bromell, son, St. Thomas; RobertMcCully, harness maker and friend, St. Thomas - mention of the wife of William BromellCHILDREN:- Amelia Bromell;- Emma Billings;- John Bromell;- Silas Bromell;- William Bromell.

19.  St. Thomas West Avenue Cemetery Records, William Bromell, 1827-1905 in same plot withDorothy, 1823-1921William Jr., 1854-1896Christie, 1860-1880Silas, 1863-1897Roy, 1880-1880Jackie, 1891-1893Robbie, 1893-1894.

20.  Ontario Cemetery Finding Aid, "Electronic," BROMELL William, Sr. St Thomas West Avenue Elgin Yarmouth EL-580.

21.  Census Records UK 1851, Bromell, William Relationship:  Head     Marriage status:  Married     Age at census:  23     Gender:  M     Occupation:  Agricultural Labourer     Place of birth:  Holsworthy, Devonshire, England     Enumeration district:  Holsworthy Hols     County:  Devonshire     Address:  Soldon Cottage     Family number:  1326169.

22.  Vignettes of Early St. Thomas, Found William Bromell in the Vignettes of Early St. Thomas by W.C. Miller. Says there was a Bromell Hotel on Talbot and Stanley Street in the directory of 1886. In 1894, it was listed as Culver's. Grandma Ariel Watson Billings said William Albert's mother's father owned a hotel in Canada (she said Toronto) and his daughter (Emily's) picture was in the lobby.

23.  1871 Census: Elgin County, St. Thomas District, Ontario, 47, 194/203Brommel, Wm, m, 43, Born in England, W. Methodist, English, Innkeeper, marriedDorothy, f, 47, born in England, W. Methodist, English, marriedJno? , m, 21, born in England, W. Methodist, English, singleWilliam, m, 16, born in Ontario, W. Methodist, English, singleEmily, f, 12, born in Ontario, W. Methodist, English, singleAmelia, f, 11, born in Ontario, W. Methodist, English, singleSilas, m, 9, born in Ontario, W. Methodist, English, single.

24.  Elgin County Probate Records, John is the son of William and Dorothy.http://www.library.elgin-county.on.ca/history/ESTATE2.TXT]LNAME[ BROMELL             FNAME[ DOROTHY                       RESID[ ST. THOMAS          DATE[ DEC 11, 1891   FILE[ 1928  MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - described as a married woman- executors: William Bromell the Elder,Hotel Keeper and husband, St. Thomas;John Bromell, son, St. Thomas; RobertMcCully, harness maker and friend, St. Thomas- mention of the wife of William BromellCHILDREN:- Amelia Bromell;- Emma Billings;- John Bromell;- Silas Bromell;- William Bromell.

25.  Census Records UK 1851, Birthdate obtained from census. John was a child of one in the household of William Bromell. William was of the correct age--the same birth year as the 1871 Ontario census.Bromell, John Relationship:  Son     Marriage status:  ???     Age at census:  1     Gender:  M     Place of birth:  West Putford, Devonshire, England     Enumeration district:  Holsworthy Hols     County:  Devonshire     Address:  Soldon Cottage     Family number:  1326169.

26.  1871 Census: Elgin County, St. Thomas District, Ontario, 194/203Brommel, Wm, m, 43, Born in England, W. Methodist, English, Innkeeper, marriedDorothy, f, 47, born in England, W. Methodist, English, marriedJno? , m, 21, born in England, W. Methodist, English, singleWilliam, m, 16, born in Ontario, W. Methodist, English, singleEmily, f, 12, born in Ontario, W. Methodist, English, singleAmelia, f, 11, born in Ontario, W. Methodist, English, singleSilas, m, 9, born in Ontario, W. Methodist, English, single.

27.  Census Records UK 1851, Bromell, John Relationship:  Son     Marriage status:  ???     Age at census:  1     Gender:  M     Place of birth:  West Putford, Devonshire, England     Enumeration district:  Holsworthy Hols     County:  Devonshire     Address:  Soldon Cottage     Family number:  1326169.

28.  Elgin County Probate Records, Amelia is the daughter of William and Dorothy.http://www.library.elgin-county.on.ca/history/ESTATE2.TXT]LNAME[ BROMELL             FNAME[ DOROTHY                       RESID[ ST. THOMAS          DATE[ DEC 11, 1891   FILE[ 1928  MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - described as a married woman - executors: William Bromell the Elder,Hotel Keeper and husband, St. Thomas; John Bromell, son, St. Thomas; RobertMcCully, harness maker and friend, St. Thomas - mention of the wife of William BromellCHILDREN:- Amelia Bromell;- Emma Billings;- John Bromell;- Silas Bromell;- William Bromell.

29.  1871 Census: Elgin County, St. Thomas District, Ontario, page 47, 194/203Brommel, Wm, m, 43, Born in England, W. Methodist, English, Innkeeper, marriedDorothy, f, 47, born in England, W. Methodist, English, marriedJno? , m, 21, born in England, W. Methodist, English, singleWilliam, m, 16, born in Ontario, W. Methodist, English, singleEmily, f, 12, born in Ontario, W. Methodist, English, singleAmelia, f, 11, born in Ontario, W. Methodist, English, single [so she was born in 1860]Silas, m, 9, born in Ontario, W. Methodist, English, single.

30.  1871 Census: Elgin County, St. Thomas District, Ontario, page 47, 194/203Brommel, Wm, m, 43, Born in England, W. Methodist, English, Innkeeper, marriedDorothy, f, 47, born in England, W. Methodist, English, marriedJno? , m, 21, born in England, W. Methodist, English, singleWilliam, m, 16, born in Ontario, W. Methodist, English, singleEmily, f, 12, born in Ontario, W. Methodist, English, singleAmelia, f, 11, born in Ontario, W. Methodist, English, singleSilas, m, 9, born in Ontario, W. Methodist, English, single.

31.  Elgin County Probate Records, Mentioned as the son of William and Dorothy.Amelia is the daughter of William and Dorothy.http://www.library.elgin-county.on.ca/history/ESTATE2.TXT]LNAME[ BROMELL             FNAME[ DOROTHY                       RESID[ ST. THOMAS          DATE[ DEC 11, 1891   FILE[ 1928  MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - described as a married woman - executors: William Bromell the Elder,Hotel Keeper and husband, St. Thomas; John Bromell, son, St. Thomas; RobertMcCully, harness maker and friend, St. Thomas - mention of the wife of William BromellCHILDREN:- Amelia Bromell;- Emma Billings;- John Bromell;- Silas Bromell;- William Bromell.

32.  1871 Census: Elgin County, St. Thomas District, Ontario, page 47, 194/203Brommel, Wm, m, 43, Born in England, W. Methodist, English, Innkeeper, marriedDorothy, f, 47, born in England, W. Methodist, English, marriedJno? , m, 21, born in England, W. Methodist, English, singleWilliam, m, 16, born in Ontario, W. Methodist, English, singleEmily, f, 12, born in Ontario, W. Methodist, English, singleAmelia, f, 11, born in Ontario, W. Methodist, English, singleSilas, m, 9, born in Ontario, W. Methodist, English, single [so born in 1862].

33.  St. Thomas West Avenue Cemetery Records, William Bromell, 1827-1905 in same plot withDorothy, 1823-1921William Jr., 1854-1896Christie, 1860-1880Silas, 1863-1897Roy, 1880-1880Jackie, 1891-1893Robbie, 1893-1894.

34.  Wesleyan Methodist Baptismal Records, 3 11 York Co. Toronto,York Twp Silas Brummell W Dorothy Yorkville Yorkville 1862-03-14 1862-05-11 Yorkville Lavell, Rev. Charles.

35.  1871 Census: Elgin County, St. Thomas District, Ontario, page 47, 194/203Brommel, Wm, m, 43, Born in England, W. Methodist, English, Innkeeper, marriedDorothy, f, 47, born in England, W. Methodist, English, marriedJno? , m, 21, born in England, W. Methodist, English, singleWilliam, m, 16, born in Ontario, W. Methodist, English, singleEmily, f, 12, born in Ontario, W. Methodist, English, singleAmelia, f, 11, born in Ontario, W. Methodist, English, singleSilas, m, 9, born in Ontario, W. Methodist, English, single.

36.  Weslyan Methodist Baptismal Records, 2 27 Home Yorkville village Dorothy Bromell; Parents: William Dorothy; Born: Yorkville; Residence: Yorkville Birthdate:1864-02; Baptism:1864-04-15 Yorkville Clark, Rev. W. W.

37.  Elgin County Probate Records, William is listes as the son of William and Dorothy.http://www.library.elgin-county.on.ca/history/ESTATE2.TXT]LNAME[ BROMELL             FNAME[ DOROTHY                       RESID[ ST. THOMAS          DATE[ DEC 11, 1891   FILE[ 1928  MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - described as a married woman - executors: William Bromell the Elder,Hotel Keeper and husband, St. Thomas; John Bromell, son, St. Thomas; RobertMcCully, harness maker and friend, St. Thomas - mention of the wife of William BromellCHILDREN:- Amelia Bromell;- Emma Billings;- John Bromell;- Silas Bromell;- William Bromell.

38.  1871 Census: Elgin County, St. Thomas District, Ontario, page 47, 194/203Brommel, Wm, m, 43, Born in England, W. Methodist, English, Innkeeper, marriedDorothy, f, 47, born in England, W. Methodist, English, marriedJno? , m, 21, born in England, W. Methodist, English, singleWilliam, m, 16, born in Ontario, W. Methodist, English, single [so born in 1854-55]Emily, f, 12, born in Ontario, W. Methodist, English, singleAmelia, f, 11, born in Ontario, W. Methodist, English, singleSilas, m, 9, born in Ontario, W. Methodist, English, single.

39.  Weslyan Methodist Baptismal Records, 1 413 Home Yorkville village William Bromell Father: William; Mother: Dorothy; born: Yorkville; Residence: Yorkville; Date of birth: 1854-06-15; Date of baptism:1858-08-08 Yorkville Borland, Rev. J.

40.  St. Thomas West Avenue Cemetery Records, William Bromell, 1827-1905 in same plot withDorothy, 1823-1921William Jr., 1854-1896Christie, 1860-1880Silas, 1863-1897Roy, 1880-1880Jackie, 1891-1893Robbie, 1893-1894.

41.  1871 Census: Elgin County, St. Thomas District, Ontario, page 47, 194/203Brommel, Wm, m, 43, Born in England, W. Methodist, English, Innkeeper, marriedDorothy, f, 47, born in England, W. Methodist, English, marriedJno? , m, 21, born in England, W. Methodist, English, singleWilliam, m, 16, born in Ontario, W. Methodist, English, singleEmily, f, 12, born in Ontario, W. Methodist, English, singleAmelia, f, 11, born in Ontario, W. Methodist, English, singleSilas, m, 9, born in Ontario, W. Methodist, English, single.

42.  Social Security Death Index, Listed as mother's maiden name on William Albert Billings's application.

43.  Elgin County Probate Records, Emma Billings is listed as the daughter of William and Dorothy.http://www.library.elgin-county.on.ca/history/ESTATE2.TXT]LNAME[ BROMELL             FNAME[ DOROTHY                       RESID[ ST. THOMAS          DATE[ DEC 11, 1891   FILE[ 1928  MFNO[ 1392 NOTES[ - described as a married woman - executors: William Bromell the Elder,Hotel Keeper and husband, St. Thomas; John Bromell, son, St. Thomas; RobertMcCully, harness maker and friend, St. Thomas - mention of the wife of William BromellCHILDREN:- Amelia Bromell;- Emma Billings;- John Bromell;- Silas Bromell;- William Bromell.

44.  1871 Census: Elgin County, St. Thomas District, Ontario, page 47, 194/203Brommel, Wm, m, 43, Born in England, W. Methodist, English, Innkeeper, marriedDorothy, f, 47, born in England, W. Methodist, English, marriedJno? , m, 21, born in England, W. Methodist, English, singleWilliam, m, 16, born in Ontario, W. Methodist, English, singleEmily, f, 12, born in Ontario, W. Methodist, English, single [so born in 1859]Amelia, f, 11, born in Ontario, W. Methodist, English, singleSilas, m, 9, born in Ontario, W. Methodist, English, single.

45.  Weslyan Methodist Baptismal Records, 1 413 Home Yorkville village Emma Bromell; Parents: Wiliam Dorothy; Born: Yorkville; Residence: Yorkville; Birthdate: 1858-04-27; Baptism: 1858-08-08 Yorkville Borland, Rev. J.

46.  St. Thomas West Avenue Cemetery Records, BC183, Billings, John Albert, 1856-1932, buried 2/18/1932BC350-352 Emily Billings, 1858-1904Albert 1878-1878Alice, 1884-1884.

47.  Ontario Cemetery Finding Aid, "Electronic," B452, St. Thomas Cemetery, 67 West Avenue, Elgin County, Yarmouth Twp, EL-580, B452.

48.  Personal recollections of Ariel Watson Billings.

49.  St. Thomas West Avenue Cemetery Records, BC183, Billings, John Albert, 1856-1932, buried 2/18/1932BC350-352 Emily Billings, 1858-1904Albert 1878-1878Alice, 1884-1884.

50.  Ontario Cemetery Finding Aid, "Electronic," BILLINGS Emily {Emma} St Thomas West Avenue Elgin Yarmouth EL-580.

51.  1871 Census: Elgin County, St. Thomas District, Ontario, page 47, 194/203Brommel, Wm, m, 43, Born in England, W. Methodist, English, Innkeeper, marriedDorothy, f, 47, born in England, W. Methodist, English, marriedJno? , m, 21, born in England, W. Methodist, English, singleWilliam, m, 16, born in Ontario, W. Methodist, English, singleEmily, f, 12, born in Ontario, W. Methodist, English, singleAmelia, f, 11, born in Ontario, W. Methodist, English, singleSilas, m, 9, born in Ontario, W. Methodist, English, single.

52.  Ontario Cemetery Finding Aid, "Electronic," BILLINGS John A. St Thomas West Avenue Elgin Yarmouth EL-5801856-1932; buried 2/18/1932.

53.  1871 Census: Elgin County, St. Thomas District, Ontario, page 90, 341/355Billings, Edw. M, 50, England, Church of England, English, Laborer, marriedEllen, F, 49, U. States, C.E. Baptist, U.S., marriedAlbert, M, 14, Ontario, C. of England, EnglishEva, F, 6, Ontario, C. of England, EnglishAnderson, Harriet, F, 14, Ontario, C. of England, African?

54.  St. Thomas West Avenue Cemetery Records, Albert Billings, 1878-1878 in the same plot with John Albert Billings and Emily Billings.

55.  St. Thomas West Avenue Cemetery Records, Alice Billings 1884-1884, in the same plot with John Albert Billings and Emily Billings.

56.  Personal recollections of Ariel Watson Billings, From Birthday Book:January 31- Caroline Batzold 1882; died 1972.

57.  Personal recollections of Ariel Watson Billings, From birthday book:February 15 - Carrie and Perc, 42nd anniversary, 1947.

58.  Personal recollections of Ariel Watson Billings, In Birthday Book, March 27:Perc. Batzold 1881; Died Jan 17, 1975, 94 years; however, in Jan 15 entry says he died on that date in 1975.

59.  Personal recollections of Ariel Watson Billings, Also states in birthday book:January 15 - Percy Batzold died 1975.

60.  Ontario Cemetery Finding Aid, "Electronic," BATZOLD Caroline A. Hamilton Wentworth Hamilton HM-288-1.

61.  Ontario Cemetery Finding Aid, "Electronic," BATZOLD Percy O. Hamilton Wentworth Hamilton HM-288-1.

62.  Obiituary of William Albert Billings, Surviving besides his wife, aer one son, George of Detroit; two daughters, Mrs. Harry (Ariel) Goodridge of Huron Beach and Mrs. Harold (Maxine) Hodges of St.Thomas, Ontario; one sister, Mrs. Gladys Gungel of Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada; three grandchildren and several great grandchildren.

63.  Personal recollections of Katherine Billings Palmer.

64.  Personal recollections of Ariel Watson Billings.

65.  Personal recollections of Katherine Billings Palmer.

66.  Unknown St. Thomas newspaper clipping, Bill BillingsWilliam (Bill) Billings of Huron Beach, Ocqueock, Mich., and formerly of St. Thomas died at Huron Beach Saturday in his 82 year.Born in St. Thomas, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Albert Billings, he worked as a yardmaster for the Pere Marquette Railway (Chessie System) before he moved from St. Thomas in 1928.Mr. Billings was a strong, right-handed pitcher wit the St. Thomas Saints and Tom Cats of the Southern Couties and Intercounty Baseball Leagues in the 1920s.While in St. Thomas, Mr. Billings pitched St. Thomas to several league championships. Surviving are his wife, Ariel Watson Billings; two datughters, Mrs. Harry (Ariel) Goodridge of Huron Beach, Mich., and Mrs. Harold (Maxine) Hodges of 220 Elm Street, St. Thomas; a son, William Billings Jr. of Detroit, Mich.; three granchildren and a number of great-grandchildren. A son, the late Jack Billings, died in the Second World War.Funeral arrangements are pending.

67.  Social Security Death Index.

68.  Birthday book belonging to Ariel Watson Billings, June 6: Jack Billings killed on June 6, 1944.

69.  Birthday book belonging to Ariel Watson Billings, March 28: Charice Townsend.

70.  Ontario Cemetery Finding Aid, "Electronic," BATZOLD Charice Hamilton Wentworth Hamilton HM-288-1.

71.  Birthday book belonging to Ariel Watson Billings, December 21: Margaret Batzold.

72.  Ancestry World Tree, Year from Ancestry.com Ancestry World Treehttp://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=jwilde&id=I0734ID: I0726 Name: Margaret Parker Sex: F Birth: 1901 in Stratford, Ont. Canada Death: 13 JUN 1995 Reference Number: 744Father: Fred Parker Mother: Lynn Kastner b: 1870 in Sebringville, Ontario, CanadaMarriage 1 Berkley BatzoldChildren Lynda Batzold David Batzold Mary Batzold.

73.  Birthday book belonging to Ariel Watson Billings, December 8: Os. Batzold 1905-1980.

74.  Birthday book belonging to Ariel Watson Billings, April 10:Beatrice Batzold, 1912; Died Dec. 23, 1943, 35 years?

75.  Ontario Cemetery Finding Aid, "Electronic," BATZOLD S. Beatrice Hamilton Wentworth Hamilton HM-288-1.

76.  Birthday book belonging to Ariel Watson Billings, May 11: Maxine and Tom Beer married 1928.

77.  Birthday book belonging to Ariel Watson Billings, May 19: Tom Beer, 1909.

78.  Birthday book belonging to Ariel Watson Billings, June 12: Maxine and Harold married 20 years - 1970.

79.  Ontario Cemetery Finding Aid, "Electronic," HODGES Ila Maxine (Billings) Aylmer (Section B) Elgin Malahide EL-405.

80.  Ontario Cemetery Finding Aid, "Electronic," HODGES G. Harold, Aylmer (Section B) Elgin Malahide EL-405.