Descendants of Robert Foote

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Generation No. 1

 

        1.  Robert2 Foote  (John1) died Unknown.  He married Elizabeth Hall.  She died Unknown.

       

Child of Robert Foote and Elizabeth Hall is:

+      2                 i.               Robert3 Foote, born 1553 in Shalford, Essex, Eng; died Unknown.

 

 

Generation No. 2

 

        2.  Robert3 Foote (Robert2, John1) was born 1553 in Shalford, Essex, Eng, and died Unknown.  He married Joan Brooke.  She died Unknown.

       

Child of Robert Foote and Joan Brooke is:

+      3                 i.               Nathaniel4 Foote, born Abt. 1593 in Colchester, Essex, England; died December 20, 1644 in Wethersfield, Hartford, CT.

 

 

Generation No. 3

 

        3.  Nathaniel4 Foote (Robert3, Robert2, John1) was born Abt. 1593 in Colchester, Essex, England, and died December 20, 1644 in Wethersfield, Hartford, CT.  He married Elizabeth Deming 1615 in Shalford, Eng.  She died Unknown.

       

Child of Nathaniel Foote and Elizabeth Deming is:

+      4                 i.               Nathaniel5 Foote, born March 05, 1619/20 in Shalford, Essex, England; died June 07, 1655 in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut.

 

 

Generation No. 4

 

        4.  Nathaniel5 Foote (Nathaniel4, Robert3, Robert2, John1) was born March 05, 1619/20 in Shalford, Essex, England, and died June 07, 1655 in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut.  He married Elizabeth Smith Abt. 1646 in Wethersfield, Hartford, Connecticut, daughter of Lt. Smith and Elizabeth Chileab.  She was born January 28, 1626/27 in Hadley, Suffolk, England, and died 1711 in Hadley, Massachusetts.

       

Children of Nathaniel Foote and Elizabeth Smith are:

+      5                 i.               Nathaniel6 Foote, born January 10, 1647/48; died January 12, 1702/03 in Hatfield, Hampshire Co, MA.

        6                ii.               Samuel Foote, died Unknown.

        7               iii.               Daniel Foote, died Unknown.

        8               iv.               Elizabeth Foote, died Unknown.

 

 

Generation No. 5

 

        5.  Nathaniel6 Foote (Nathaniel5, Nathaniel4, Robert3, Robert2, John1) was born January 10, 1647/48, and died January 12, 1702/03 in Hatfield, Hampshire Co, MA.  He married Margaret Bliss April 02, 1672 in Hatfield, Hampshire Co, Massachusetts, daughter of Nathaniel Bliss.  She was born in Springfield, MA, and died April 03, 1745 in Colchester.

       

Children of Nathaniel Foote and Margaret Bliss are:

+      9                 i.               Ephraim7 Foote, born February 13, 1684/85 in Wetherfield, Connecticut; died June 10, 1765.

        10              ii.               Sarah Foote, born 1673 in Hatfield, Massachusetts; died Unknown.

        11             iii.               Margaret Foote, died Unknown.

        12             iv.               Elizabeth Foote, died Unknown.

        13              v.               Mary Foote, died Unknown.

        14             vi.               Nathaniel Foote, born 1682; died Unknown.

        15            vii.               Josiah Foote, died Unknown.

        16           viii.               Joseph Foote, died Unknown.

        17              ix.               Eunice Foote, died Unknown.

 

 

Generation No. 6

 

        9.  Ephraim7 Foote (Nathaniel6, Nathaniel5, Nathaniel4, Robert3, Robert2, John1) was born February 13, 1684/85 in Wetherfield, Connecticut, and died June 10, 1765.  He married Sarah Chamberlain June 1708 in Colchester, New London, Connecticut.  She was born March 10, 1691/92 in Hadley, and died June 09, 1777.

       

Children of Ephraim Foote and Sarah Chamberlain are:

        18               i.               Abigail8 Foote, died Unknown.

        19              ii.               Adonijah Foote, died Unknown.

        20             iii.               Dorathy Foote, died Unknown.

        21             iv.               Irene Foote, died Unknown.

        22              v.               Lydia Foote, died Unknown.

        23             vi.               Margarette Foote, died Unknown.

        24            vii.               Rebecca Foote, died Unknown.

        25           viii.               Sarah Foote, died Unknown.

+      26              ix.               Ephraim Foote, born April 27, 1716; died 1800.

 

 

Generation No. 7

 

        26.  Ephraim8 Foote (Ephraim7, Nathaniel6, Nathaniel5, Nathaniel4, Robert3, Robert2, John1) was born April 27, 1716, and died 1800.  He married (1) Lucretia Lewis.  She died 1815 in Vernon, Oneida Co., NY.  He married (2) Margaret Smith.  She died July 04, 1754.  He married (3) Unknown Lord.  She died Unknown.

       

Children of Ephraim Foote and Lucretia Lewis are:

+      27               i.               Ephraim9 Foote, died Unknown.

        28              ii.               Elizabeth Foote, died Unknown.

        29             iii.               Asa Foote, died Unknown.

        30             iv.               Deborah Foote, died Unknown.

        31              v.               Peggy Foote, died Unknown.

        32             vi.               Samuel Foote, died Unknown.

        33            vii.               John Foote, died Unknown.

        34           viii.               Lydia Foote, died Unknown.

        35              ix.               Sally Foote, died Unknown.

        36               x.               George Foote, died Unknown.

        37              xi.               Hannah Foote, died Unknown.

        38             xii.               Adonijah Foote, died Unknown.

        39            xiii.               Polly Foote, died Unknown.

        40            xiv.               William Foote, died Unknown.

 

 

Generation No. 8

 

        27.  Ephraim9 Foote (Ephraim8, Ephraim7, Nathaniel6, Nathaniel5, Nathaniel4, Robert3, Robert2, John1) died Unknown.  He married Lydia Cushman Abt. 1763 in Colchester, New London, Connecticut, daughter of Oliton Cushman and Alethea Soule.  She was born Abt. 1742 in Colchester, New London, Connecticut, and died Unknown.

 

More About Ephraim Foote:

Residence: April 11, 1765, Nine Partners, New York1

 

Marriage Notes for Ephraim Foote and Lydia Cushman:

Lydia CUSHMAN  

 Sex:  F 

 

Marriage(s):

 Spouse:  Ephraim FOOTE 

 Marriage:  Abt. 1763 

  Of, Colchester, New London, Connecticut 

 

 

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Children of Ephraim Foote and Lydia Cushman are:

        41               i.               Freelove10 Foote, born 1764; died Unknown.

+      42              ii.               Oliton Cushman Foote, born 1765 in Colchester, New London, Connecticut; died Unknown.

        43             iii.               Zilpah Foote, born Abt. 1767; died Unknown.

+      44             iv.               Asa Foote, born Abt. 1768; died Unknown.

        45              v.               Margaret Foote, born Abt. 1769; died Unknown.

        46             vi.               Ephraim Foote, born Abt. 1771; died Unknown.

        47            vii.               William Foote, born Abt. 1773; died Unknown.

        48           viii.               Jacob Foote, born Abt. 1775; died Unknown.

        49              ix.               John Foote, born Abt. 1777; died Unknown.

 

 

Generation No. 9

 

        42.  Oliton Cushman10 Foote (Ephraim9, Ephraim8, Ephraim7, Nathaniel6, Nathaniel5, Nathaniel4, Robert3, Robert2, John1) was born 1765 in Colchester, New London, Connecticut, and died Unknown.  He married Catherine Bull Bet. 1796 - 1800 in Montgomery or New Lebanon, Columbia, or Troy, Rensselaer, New York, daughter of John Bull and Dorcas Smith.  She was born 1779, and died Unknown.

 

More About Oliton Cushman Foote:

Census: 1810, Fairfield, Herkimer, New York

Moved: 1834, From U.S. to Canada when Ellen was 15.

Occupation: 1832, Farmer

Residence: 1832, Terrace St.?, Buffalo, Erie County, New York2

       

Children of Oliton Foote and Catherine Bull are:

        50               i.               Hunn B.11 Foote, born Abt. 1797; died Unknown.

        51              ii.               Asa Foote, born Abt. 1799; died Unknown.

        52             iii.               John Foote, born February 28, 1801; died Unknown.

        53             iv.               James Foote, born Abt. 1803; died Unknown.

        54              v.               Unknown Foote, born Abt. 1805; died Unknown.

        55             vi.               Unknown Foote, born Abt. 1807; died Unknown.

+      56            vii.               Eleanor Foote, born May 15, 1819 in Fairfield, New York; died January 06, 1908 in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada.

 

 

        44.  Asa10 Foote (Ephraim9, Ephraim8, Ephraim7, Nathaniel6, Nathaniel5, Nathaniel4, Robert3, Robert2, John1) was born Abt. 1768, and died Unknown.  He married Unknown Abt. 1788 in Salina, Onondaga, New York.  She was born Abt. 1767 in Salina, Onondaga, New York, and died Unknown.

 

Marriage Notes for Asa Foote and Unknown:

Mrs-Asa FOOTE  

 Sex:  F 

 

Marriage(s):

 Spouse:  Asa FOOTE 

 Marriage:  Abt. 1788 

  Of, Salina, Onondaga, New York 

 

 

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Child of Asa Foote and Unknown is:

        57               i.               Warren11 Foote, born Abt. 1789; died Unknown.

 

 

Generation No. 10

 

        56.  Eleanor11 Foote (Oliton Cushman10, Ephraim9, Ephraim8, Ephraim7, Nathaniel6, Nathaniel5, Nathaniel4, Robert3, Robert2, John1) was born May 15, 1819 in Fairfield, New York, and died January 06, 1908 in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada3.  She married (1) John Lodge January 13, 1840 in London, Middlesex, Ontario4.  He was born Abt. 1812, and died 1846 in Southwold Twp., Ontario, Canada.  She married (2) Edward Billings Bet. 1851 - 1856, son of John Billing and Catherine Unknown.  He was born June 1821 in Saint Breward, Cornwall, England, and died November 02, 1884 in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada.

 

More About Eleanor Foote:

Burial: January 09, 1908, Old English Churchyard, St Thomas Elgin Yarmouth

Census: 18615

Emigration: 1834, To Canada from New York (perhaps to Nova Scotia)

Moved: 1868, From somewhere in Canada to St. Thomas

Obituary: January 07, 1908, St. Thomas Daily Times6

Religion: 1871, C.E. Baptist

Residence: 1908, Isabel and Victoria Streets

 

More About John Lodge:

Residence: June 18, 1834,  Lot 40, North side of Talbot Road East7

 

More About Edward Billings:

Baptism: June 17, 1821, St. Breward, Cornwall, England

Burial: November 02, 1884, Old English Churchyard, St Thomas Elgin Yarmouth

Census: 1871, Ontario, Elgin East, St. Thomas Town8

Church registry: November 1884, Trinity Church Registry9

Occupation: 1871, Laborer

Religion: 1871, Church of England

       

Children of Eleanor Foote and John Lodge are:

+      58               i.               William12 Lodge, born November 15, 1841 in Ontario; died Unknown.

        59              ii.               Charlotte Lodge, born Bet. 1845 - 1846; died Unknown.

 

More About Charlotte Lodge:

Census: 186110

 

       

Children of Eleanor Foote and Edward Billings are:

+      60               i.               John Albert12 Billings, born June 22, 1856 in Ontario; died February 1932 in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada.

        61              ii.               James A. Billings, born September 17, 1859 in St. Thomas West Avenue Cemetery11; died September 14, 1866 in St. Thomas, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada12.

 

More About James A. Billings:

Burial: Unknown, Old English Churchyard, St. Thomas, Ontario

Census: 186113

Church registry: September 16, 1866, St. Thomas Church Register14

Death notice 2: September 20, 1866, Canadian Home Journal, page 415

 

        62             iii.               Eva Billings, born 1865 in Ontario; died Bef. 1908.

 

More About Eva Billings:

Census: 1871, St. Thomas, Elgin East, Ontario16

 

 

Generation No. 11

 

        58.  William12 Lodge (Eleanor11 Foote, Oliton Cushman10, Ephraim9, Ephraim8, Ephraim7, Nathaniel6, Nathaniel5, Nathaniel4, Robert3, Robert2, John1) was born November 15, 1841 in Ontario, and died Unknown.  He married Sarah Unknown.  She was born December 21, 1853 in Ontario, and died Unknown.

 

More About William Lodge:

Census: 1901, Elgin County, St. Thomas City, Canada17

 

More About Sarah Unknown:

Census: 1901, Elgin County, St. Thomas City, Canada17

       

Child of William Lodge and Sarah Unknown is:

+      63               i.               E.A.13 Lodge, born May 10, 1877 in Ontario; died Unknown.

 

 

        60.  John Albert12 Billings (Eleanor11 Foote, Oliton Cushman10, Ephraim9, Ephraim8, Ephraim7, Nathaniel6, Nathaniel5, Nathaniel4, Robert3, Robert2, John1)18 was born June 22, 1856 in Ontario19, and died February 1932 in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada19,20.  He married (1) Minerva Unknown.  She was born Unknown, and died Unknown.  He married (2) Emily Bromell21,22 Abt. 1877 in Ontario, daughter of William Bromell and Dorothy Unknown.  She was born April 27, 1858 in Yorkville, Ontario23,24, and died May 01, 1904 in St. Thomas, Elgin County, Ontario25.

 

More About John Albert Billings:

Burial: February 18, 1932, St. Thomas West Cemetery26

Census: 186127

 

More About Minerva Unknown:

Occupation: Dressed Maxine in greys and blacks - flannel

 

More About Emily Bromell:

Burial: May 03, 1904, St. Thomas West Cemetery28,29

Cause of Death: General debility [odd for a woman of 46]

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

       

Children of John Billings and Emily Bromell are:

        64               i.               Albert13 Billings, born 1878 in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada; died 1878 in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada31.

 

More About Albert Billings:

Burial: Unknown, St. Thomas West Avenue Cemetery

 

        65              ii.               Baby Billings, born March 11, 1881 in St. Thomas, Elgin County, Ontario; died March 11, 1881 in St. Thomas, Elgin County, Ontario32.

 

More About Baby Billings:

Burial: Unknown, St. Thomas Cemetery

 

+      66             iii.               Caroline Amelia Billings, born January 31, 1882 in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada; died 1972 in Hamilton, Ontario.

        67             iv.               Alice Billings, born August 1884 in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada; died December 08, 1884 in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada33,34.

 

More About Alice Billings:

Burial: December 10, 1884, St. Thomas West Avenue Cemetery

Cause of Death: Bludy flux

 

        68              v.               William Aubrey Billings, born July 09, 1887 in St. Thomas, Elgin County, Ontario; died August 23, 1887 in St. Thomas, Elgin County, Ontario.

 

More About William Aubrey Billings:

Burial: August 24, 1887, St. Thomas Cemetery

Church registry: August 1887, Trinity Church Register35

News Article: August 1887, St. Thomas Daily Times36

 

+      69             vi.               Gladys Marie Billings, born September 21, 1888 in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada; died January 1982 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

+      70            vii.               William Albert Billings, born October 21, 1893 in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada; died June 06, 1975 in Huron Beach, Ocqueoc, Michigan.

 

 

Generation No. 12

 

        63.  E.A.13 Lodge (William12, Eleanor11 Foote, Oliton Cushman10, Ephraim9, Ephraim8, Ephraim7, Nathaniel6, Nathaniel5, Nathaniel4, Robert3, Robert2, John1) was born May 10, 1877 in Ontario, and died Unknown.

 

More About E.A. Lodge:

Census: 1901, Elgin County, St. Thomas City, Canada37

       

Child of E.A. Lodge is:

        71               i.               Lorne14 Lodge, born October 26, 1892 in Ontario; died Unknown.

 

More About Lorne Lodge:

Census: 1901, Elgin County, St. Thomas City, Canada37

 

 

        66.  Caroline Amelia13 Billings (John Albert12, Eleanor11 Foote, Oliton Cushman10, Ephraim9, Ephraim8, Ephraim7, Nathaniel6, Nathaniel5, Nathaniel4, Robert3, Robert2, John1) was born January 31, 1882 in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada38, and died 1972 in Hamilton, Ontario38.  She married Percival Oswald Batzold February 15, 1905 in Trinity Church, St. Thomas, Ontario39, son of Unknown Batzold and Elizabeth.  He was born March 27, 1881 in Germany40, and died January 15, 1975 in Hamilton, Ontario41.

 

More About Caroline Amelia Billings:

Burial: Unknown, Hamilton Cemetery, Wentworth, Ontario42

Church registry: 1905, Marriage record43

Residence: Also lived in Welland, Ont in 1930's

 

More About Percival Oswald Batzold:

Burial: Unknown, Hamilton Cemetery, Wentworth, Ontario44

Occupation: During WWI Canada confiscated his guns

       

Children of Caroline Billings and Percival Batzold are:

+      72               i.               Charice14 Batzold, born March 28; died Unknown.

+      73              ii.               Berkley Batzold, born Private.

+      74             iii.               Oswald Batzold, born December 08, 1905; died 1980.

 

 

        69.  Gladys Marie13 Billings (John Albert12, Eleanor11 Foote, Oliton Cushman10, Ephraim9, Ephraim8, Ephraim7, Nathaniel6, Nathaniel5, Nathaniel4, Robert3, Robert2, John1) was born September 21, 1888 in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada, and died January 1982 in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada45.  She married (1) Lou Gungel.  He died Unknown.  She married (2) Austin Edwin Beggs Bet. 1908 - 1910 in St. Thomas or St. James, Canada.  He was born Unknown, and died Unknown.

 

More About Gladys Marie Billings:

Burial: Unknown, Saskatoon, SK

       

Children of Gladys Billings and Austin Beggs are:

+      75               i.               Donald14 Beggs, born Private.

+      76              ii.               Ernest Francis Beggs, born Private.

        77             iii.               John Beggs, born Private.

 

 

        70.  William Albert13 Billings (John Albert12, Eleanor11 Foote, Oliton Cushman10, Ephraim9, Ephraim8, Ephraim7, Nathaniel6, Nathaniel5, Nathaniel4, Robert3, Robert2, John1) was born October 21, 1893 in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada, and died June 06, 1975 in Huron Beach, Ocqueoc, Michigan46.  He married (1) Laura Mary // Abt. 1910.  She was born 1894, and died January 09, 1919 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, Canada47, and died May 30, 1995 in Petoskey, Michigan48.

 

More About William Albert Billings:

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

Cause of Death: Acute myocardial infarction

Census: 1901, St. Thomas, Elgin County, Ontario49

Death notice 2: June 1975, Huron Beach, Ocqueoc, Michigan50

News Article: 1922, Cited in "St. Thomas: 100 Years a City, 1881-1981"51

Residence: January 09, 1919, 20 Barwick Street, St. Thomas, Ontario

 

More About Laura Mary //:

Burial: January 11, 1919, St Thomas West Avenue Cemetery

 

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 Laura // is:

+      78               i.               Ila Maxine14 Billings, born March 01, 1911 in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada; died 1975 in St. Thomas, Ontario.

 

       

Children of William Billings and Ariel Watson are:

+      79               i.               Ariel Eileen14 Billings, born February 09, 1921 in St. Thomas, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada; died November 02, 2001 in Huron Beach, Ocqueoc, Michigan.

+      80              ii.               George William Billings, born Private.

        81             iii.               Jack Ramon Billings, born July 07, 1925 in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada; died June 06, 1944 in Normandy, France52.

 

More About Jack Ramon Billings:

Burial: Unknown, Normandy, France

Cause of Death: Died at Normandy Beach

 

 

Generation No. 13

 

        72.  Charice14 Batzold (Caroline Amelia13 Billings, John Albert12, Eleanor11 Foote, Oliton Cushman10, Ephraim9, Ephraim8, Ephraim7, Nathaniel6, Nathaniel5, Nathaniel4, Robert3, Robert2, John1) was born March 2853, and died Unknown.  She married Unknown Townsend Private.  He was born Private.

 

More About Charice Batzold:

Burial: Unknown, Hamilton Cemetery, Wentworth, Ontario54

       

Children of Charice Batzold and Unknown Townsend are:

        82               i.               Caroline15 Townsend, born Private.

        83              ii.               Brook Townsend, born Private.

 

 

        73.  Berkley14 Batzold (Caroline Amelia13 Billings, John Albert12, Eleanor11 Foote, Oliton Cushman10, Ephraim9, Ephraim8, Ephraim7, Nathaniel6, Nathaniel5, Nathaniel4, Robert3, Robert2, John1) 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, Canada55,56, and died June 13, 1995.

       

Children of Berkley Batzold and Margaret Parker are:

        84               i.               Lynda15 Batzold, born Private.

        85              ii.               David Batzold, born Private.

        86             iii.               Mary Jennifer Batzold, born Private.

 

 

        74.  Oswald14 Batzold (Caroline Amelia13 Billings, John Albert12, Eleanor11 Foote, Oliton Cushman10, Ephraim9, Ephraim8, Ephraim7, Nathaniel6, Nathaniel5, Nathaniel4, Robert3, Robert2, John1) was born December 08, 190557, and died 1980.  He married Beatrice Unknown.  She was born April 10, 191258, and died December 23, 1943.

 

More About Beatrice Unknown:

Burial: Unknown, Hamilton Cemetery, Wentworth, Ontario59

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:

+      87               i.               Donna Lee15 Batzold, born Private.

        88              ii.               Paul Batzold, born Private.

 

 

        75.  Donald14 Beggs (Gladys Marie13 Billings, John Albert12, Eleanor11 Foote, Oliton Cushman10, Ephraim9, Ephraim8, Ephraim7, Nathaniel6, Nathaniel5, Nathaniel4, Robert3, Robert2, John1) was born Private.

       

Children of Donald Beggs are:

        89               i.               Donna15 Beggs, born Private.

        90              ii.               Robert Beggs, born Private.

 

 

        76.  Ernest Francis14 Beggs (Gladys Marie13 Billings, John Albert12, Eleanor11 Foote, Oliton Cushman10, Ephraim9, Ephraim8, Ephraim7, Nathaniel6, Nathaniel5, Nathaniel4, Robert3, Robert2, John1) was born Private.  He married Mim Lambkin Private.  She died 1999.

       

Child of Ernest Beggs and Mim Lambkin is:

        91               i.               Jan15 Beggs, born Private.

 

 

        78.  Ila Maxine14 Billings (William Albert13, John Albert12, Eleanor11 Foote, Oliton Cushman10, Ephraim9, Ephraim8, Ephraim7, Nathaniel6, Nathaniel5, Nathaniel4, Robert3, Robert2, John1) was born March 01, 1911 in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada60, and died 1975 in St. Thomas, Ontario.  She married (1) Thomas Mumford Beer May 11, 192861.  He was born May 19, 190962, and died December 01, 1993.  She married (2) G. Harold Hodges June 12, 1950 in St. Thomas, Ontario63.  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, Ontario64

 

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, Ontario65

       

Child of Ila Billings and Thomas Beer is:

+      92               i.               Thomas William15 Beer, born Private.

 

 

        79.  Ariel Eileen14 Billings (William Albert13, John Albert12, Eleanor11 Foote, Oliton Cushman10, Ephraim9, Ephraim8, Ephraim7, Nathaniel6, Nathaniel5, Nathaniel4, Robert3, Robert2, John1) was born February 09, 1921 in St. Thomas, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada66, 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:

        93               i.               Jack Ramon15 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

 

 

        80.  George William14 Billings (William Albert13, John Albert12, Eleanor11 Foote, Oliton Cushman10, Ephraim9, Ephraim8, Ephraim7, Nathaniel6, Nathaniel5, Nathaniel4, Robert3, Robert2, John1) 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:

+      94               i.               Katherine Geralyn15 Billings, born Private.

+      95              ii.               William Thomas Billings, born Private.

 

 

Generation No. 14

 

        87.  Donna Lee15 Batzold (Oswald14, Caroline Amelia13 Billings, John Albert12, Eleanor11 Foote, Oliton Cushman10, Ephraim9, Ephraim8, Ephraim7, Nathaniel6, Nathaniel5, Nathaniel4, Robert3, Robert2, John1) was born Private.  She married Unknown McKay Private.  He was born Private.

       

Child of Donna Batzold and Unknown McKay is:

        96               i.               Donald Scott16 McKay, born Private.

 

 

        92.  Thomas William15 Beer (Ila Maxine14 Billings, William Albert13, John Albert12, Eleanor11 Foote, Oliton Cushman10, Ephraim9, Ephraim8, Ephraim7, Nathaniel6, Nathaniel5, Nathaniel4, Robert3, Robert2, John1) 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:

+      97               i.               Peggy Ann16 Beer, born Private.

+      98              ii.               Earl Patrick Beer, born Private.

+      99             iii.               Michael Wayne Beer, born Private.

+      100           iv.               Trena Marie Beer, born Private.

+      101            v.               Nancy Maxine Beer, born Private.

+      102           vi.               Harold Thomas Beer, born Private.

 

 

        94.  Katherine Geralyn15 Billings (George William14, William Albert13, John Albert12, Eleanor11 Foote, Oliton Cushman10, Ephraim9, Ephraim8, Ephraim7, Nathaniel6, Nathaniel5, Nathaniel4, Robert3, Robert2, John1) 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:

        103             i.               Brandon William16 Billings, born Private.

 

 

        95.  William Thomas15 Billings (George William14, William Albert13, John Albert12, Eleanor11 Foote, Oliton Cushman10, Ephraim9, Ephraim8, Ephraim7, Nathaniel6, Nathaniel5, Nathaniel4, Robert3, Robert2, John1) 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:

+      104             i.               Marsha Renee16 Billings, born Private.

 

 

Generation No. 15

 

        97.  Peggy Ann16 Beer (Thomas William15, Ila Maxine14 Billings, William Albert13, John Albert12, Eleanor11 Foote, Oliton Cushman10, Ephraim9, Ephraim8, Ephraim7, Nathaniel6, Nathaniel5, Nathaniel4, Robert3, Robert2, John1) was born Private.  She married Stephen Dreyer Private.  He was born Private.

       

Children of Peggy Beer and Stephen Dreyer are:

        105             i.               Stephan Dan17 Dreyer, born Private.

+      106            ii.               Robert Thomas Dreyer, born Private.

+      107           iii.               Vicki Lynne Dreyer, born Private.

        108           iv.               Anthony Andrew Dreyer, born Private.

        109            v.               Shelley Dianne Dreyer, born Private.

 

 

        98.  Earl Patrick16 Beer (Thomas William15, Ila Maxine14 Billings, William Albert13, John Albert12, Eleanor11 Foote, Oliton Cushman10, Ephraim9, Ephraim8, Ephraim7, Nathaniel6, Nathaniel5, Nathaniel4, Robert3, Robert2, John1) was born Private.  He married Patricia Badgley Private.  She was born Private.

       

Children of Earl Beer and Patricia Badgley are:

        110             i.               Kurt Thomas17 Beer, born Private.

        111            ii.               Sarah Beer, born Private.

 

 

        99.  Michael Wayne16 Beer (Thomas William15, Ila Maxine14 Billings, William Albert13, John Albert12, Eleanor11 Foote, Oliton Cushman10, Ephraim9, Ephraim8, Ephraim7, Nathaniel6, Nathaniel5, Nathaniel4, Robert3, Robert2, John1) 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:

        112             i.               Matthew Thomas17 Beer, born Private.

 

       

Children of Michael Beer and Laura Watson are:

        113             i.               Joseph James17 Beer, born January 18, 1973; died May 22, 1977.

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

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

 

 

        100.  Trena Marie16 Beer (Thomas William15, Ila Maxine14 Billings, William Albert13, John Albert12, Eleanor11 Foote, Oliton Cushman10, Ephraim9, Ephraim8, Ephraim7, Nathaniel6, Nathaniel5, Nathaniel4, Robert3, Robert2, John1) 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:

        116             i.               Nicole Leigh Ann17 Wrighton, born Private.

 

       

Child of Trena Beer and Unknown is:

        117             i.               Sean Michael17 Beer, born Private.

 

 

        101.  Nancy Maxine16 Beer (Thomas William15, Ila Maxine14 Billings, William Albert13, John Albert12, Eleanor11 Foote, Oliton Cushman10, Ephraim9, Ephraim8, Ephraim7, Nathaniel6, Nathaniel5, Nathaniel4, Robert3, Robert2, John1) was born Private.  She married Patrick Denis Daoust Private.  He was born Private.

       

Child of Nancy Beer and Patrick Daoust is:

        118             i.               Tannis Nicola17 Daoust, born Private.

 

 

        102.  Harold Thomas16 Beer (Thomas William15, Ila Maxine14 Billings, William Albert13, John Albert12, Eleanor11 Foote, Oliton Cushman10, Ephraim9, Ephraim8, Ephraim7, Nathaniel6, Nathaniel5, Nathaniel4, Robert3, Robert2, John1) was born Private.  He married Kelli Miller Private.  She was born Private.

       

Children of Harold Beer and Kelli Miller are:

        119             i.               Caiden Thomas17 Beer, born Private.

        120            ii.               Olivia Ella Claire Beer, born Private.

 

 

        104.  Marsha Renee16 Billings (William Thomas15, George William14, William Albert13, John Albert12, Eleanor11 Foote, Oliton Cushman10, Ephraim9, Ephraim8, Ephraim7, Nathaniel6, Nathaniel5, Nathaniel4, Robert3, Robert2, John1) was born Private.  She married Todd Westfall Private.  He was born Private.

       

Children of Marsha Billings and Todd Westfall are:

        121             i.               Devan William Russell17 Westfall, born Private.

        122            ii.               Tyler James Thomas Westfall, born Private.

 

 

Generation No. 16

 

        106.  Robert Thomas17 Dreyer (Peggy Ann16 Beer, Thomas William15, Ila Maxine14 Billings, William Albert13, John Albert12, Eleanor11 Foote, Oliton Cushman10, Ephraim9, Ephraim8, Ephraim7, Nathaniel6, Nathaniel5, Nathaniel4, Robert3, Robert2, John1) was born Private.  He married Laurie Unknown Private.  She was born Private.

       

Child of Robert Dreyer and Laurie Unknown is:

        123             i.               Stephanie Lachelle18 Dreyer, born Private.

 

 

        107.  Vicki Lynne17 Dreyer (Peggy Ann16 Beer, Thomas William15, Ila Maxine14 Billings, William Albert13, John Albert12, Eleanor11 Foote, Oliton Cushman10, Ephraim9, Ephraim8, Ephraim7, Nathaniel6, Nathaniel5, Nathaniel4, Robert3, Robert2, John1) was born Private.  She married Derek Timmons Private.  He was born Private.

       

Children of Vicki Dreyer and Derek Timmons are:

        124             i.               Christina Michelle18 Timmons, born Private.

        125            ii.               Sarah Lynn Timmons, born Private.

 

 

 

Endnotes

 

1.  The Mayflower Descendant, Volume VI, Cushman - Downer - Foot - Soule, Page 120, This deed proves that the only children of Allerton Cushman and Alethea Soule who were living 11 April, 1765, were Allerton Cushman, Jr., and Ephraim Cushman, both of Coventry, Conn., Asenath the wife of Joseph Downer of Lebanon, Conn., Lydia the wife of Ephraim Foot of Nine Partners, N.Y., and Mary the wife of Joshua Soule of Duxbury. In another deed made 22 September 1766, by Allerton Cushman, Jr., and Harmony his wife, Ephraim Cushman and Sarah his wife, and Joseph Downer and Asenath his wife, all are said to be of Coventry, Conn.

2.  Buffalo NY 1832 Directory, http://www.angelfire.com/ny/WNYSampson/Buffalo1832.html, Listed as head of household:Foot, JohnFoot, Oliton C.Foote, __  Buffalo, Erie County, New York Directory, 1832  Viewing records 1-1 of 1 Matches        Surname Given Name MI Occupation Address Colored or White   Foot  Oliton  C  farmer  Terrace   White   .

3.  Trinity Church Registry, No. 5, p. 280.

4.  Marriages by Rev. William Clarke, Congregational Minister, Jan. 13, 1840      John Lodge to Eleanor Foote, of Southwold..

5.  Information from Fred Meek, I found [Eleanor] in the 1861 census next to Edward Billings. She is listed as "Ellen" age 41, born "U.S.A." children - William 20, Charlotte 15, Albert 5, and James 2. .

6.  St. Thomas Daily Times, January 7, 1908, page 1, Died Aged 89MRS. ELEANOR BILLINGS LIVED HERE FORTY YEARSAn old and respected resident of the city passed away last evening in the person of Mrs. Eleanor Billings, at her home, corner of Isabel and Victoria streets. Mrs. Billings, who was born in Fairfield, New York State, and was 89 years of age, had resided in Canada 74 years, 40 years of which time she spent in St.Thomas. She was the last surviving member of her family. She is survived by two sons, William Lodge and A. Billings, of this city. The funeral takes place on Thursday at 2:30 p.m. to the Old English church burying ground. Rev. Archdeacon Hill will conduct the services.

7.  Information from Fred Meek, June 18, 1834, Resided on Lot 40, North side of Talbot Road East (1839 Southwold Tax Census).

8.  1871 Census: Elgin County, St. Thomas District, Ontario, page90, 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?.

9.  Trinity Church Registry, No. 5, p. 306, burials, Billings, Edward buried 2 November 1884 by Rev. George Grey Ballard, age 63 years, of St. Thomas.

10.  Information from Fred Meek, I found [Eleanor] in the 1861 census next to Edward Billings. She is listed as "Ellen" age 41, born "U.S.A." children - William 20, Charlotte 15, Albert 5, and James 2.

11.  St. Thomas West Avenue Cemetery Records, Age based on tombstone calculator and date of death: 14 Sept 1866.

12.  St. Thomas West Avenue Cemetery Records, Billing(s), James A., 6 yrs, 11 mo, 28 days, died 14 Sept 1866.

13.  Information from Bob Davis, I found [Eleanor] in the 1861 census next to Edward Billings. She is listed as "Ellen" age 41, born "U.S.A." children - William 20, Charlotte 15, Albert 5, and James 2.

14.  St. Thomas Cemetery Register, No. 3, p. 19, burials, Billings, James A. buried 16 September 1866, St. Thomas Cemetery, by REv. Hein Jones, age 7, father laborer from St. Thomas.

15.  Canadian Home Journal, September 20, 1866, page 4, Billings, Mr.On Friday evening last, a son of Mr. Billings, of this town, while playing in front of his father's residence, came in contact with a horse running at large. The boy, 7 years of age, began to drive the horse by whisking him on the legs. Irritated in this way, the horse kicked in the abdomen and in an hour and a half afterwards, he died from the effects. In News item in Canadian Home Journal.

16.  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?

17.  1901 Census: Elgin East District, Ontario, St. Thomas City, Elgin East District, Ontario Canada 1901 census: St Thomas City Census Year: 1901 Location: St. Thomas   Film #: T-6465; Division #: 2; Page #: 16; Family #: 182Entry #: 25 Lodge, W George   Birth Date: Nov 15 1841 Birth Place: Ontario   Relationship to Head of Household:  head   Entry #: 26 Lodge, Sarah   Birth Date: Dec 21 1853 Birth Place: Ontario   Relationship to Head of Household:  wife   Entry #: 27 Lodge, E A Thomas   Birth Date: May 10 1877  Relationship to Head of Household:  son   Entry #: 28 Lodge, Lorne   Birth Date: Oct 26 1892 Birth Place: Ontario   Relationship to Head of Household:  grandson .

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

19.  Personal recollections of Ariel Watson Billings.

20.  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.

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

22.  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.

23.  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.

24.  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.

25.  St. Thomas West Avenue Cemetery Records, BC183, Billings, John Albert, 1856-1932, buried 2/18/1932BC350-352 Emily Billings, 1858-1904 [also, Emma, 1 May 1904; buried 3 May 1904; age 46; sec. B; Lot 352; born in Canada; died in St. Thomas; cause of death - gnl debilityAlbert 1878-1878Alice, 1884-1884.

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

27.  Information from Fred Meek, I found [Eleanor] in the 1861 census next to Edward Billings. She is listed as "Ellen" age 41, born "U.S.A." children - William 20, Charlotte 15, Albert 5, and James 2.

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

29.  Trinity Church Register, No. 5, p. 275.

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

32.  St. Thomas Cemetery Register, No. 1, p. 26, Billings child. Born city; died city; 11 mar 1881, buried city; stillborn in Brummel's [sic] lot. [note: The Brumell's plot also contains the remains of John A., Emma, Alice, and Albert].

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

34.  St. Thomas Cemetery Register, No. 1, p. 42, Billings, Alice, born St. Thomas, died St. Thomas; 8 Dec 1884; buried 10 December; lot 352, SB, age 4 months, bludy flux.

35.  Trinity Church Register, No. 5, p. 256, Billings, William Aubrey, buried 24 Aug 1887, by Rev. Arundel C. Hill, age 2 months, 23 days, from St. Thomas.

36.  St. Thomas Daily Times, St. Thomas Daily Times says William was the infant son of A. Billings, died 22 August, 1887.

37.  1901 Census: Elgin East District, Ontario, St. Thomas City, Elgin East District, Ontario Canada 1901 census: St Thomas City Census Year: 1901 Location: St. Thomas   Film #: T-6465; Division #: 2; Page #: 16; Family #: 182Entry #: 25 Lodge, W George   Birth Date: Nov 15 1841 Birth Place: Ontario   Relationship to Head of Household:  head   Entry #: 26 Lodge, Sarah   Birth Date: Dec 21 1853 Birth Place: Ontario   Relationship to Head of Household:  wife   Entry #: 27 Lodge, E A Thomas   Birth Date: May 10 1877  Relationship to Head of Household:  son   Entry #: 28 Lodge, Lorne   Birth Date: Oct 26 1892 Birth Place: Ontario   Relationship to Head of Household:  grandson .

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

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

40.  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.

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

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

43.  Trinity Church Registry, No. 6, p. 57-60, Billings, Caroline Amelia of St. Thomas, age 23 years, daughter of Albert John and Emma Billings, married Percy Octavius [middle name was Oswald?] Batzold, 23 years, fireman, son of Frederick and Elizabeth Batzold. Marriage by Arundel C. Hill, 15 February, 1905. Witnesses: Albert [William Albert?] and Gladys Billings.

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

45.  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.

46.  Personal recollections of Katherine Billings Palmer.

47.  Personal recollections of Ariel Watson Billings.

48.  Personal recollections of Katherine Billings Palmer.

49.  1901 Census: Elgin East District, Ontario, St. Thomas City, Billings, William   Birth Date: Oct 24 1894 Birth Place: Ontario   Census Year: 1901 Location: St. Thomas   Film #: T-6465 Division #: 10   Page #: 3 Entry #: 27   Family #: 34 Immigration: -   Relationship to Head of Household:  son.

50.  Presque Isle Advance, William A. BillingsHuron Beach resident, William A. Billings, age 81, of Arrowhead Lane was dead on arrival at the Rogers City Hospital, Saturday, June 7th, at 1:30 p.m. after suffereing an apparent heart attack.Born in St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada, October 21, 1893, he married the former Ariel Watson on April 7, 1920 also in St. Thomas. In 1928 they moved to Detroit where he was employed with the Ford Motor Company in their Experimental Department. After his retirement in 1960, they moved to the Huron Beach area.Surviving besides his wife, are 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.A prayer service was held Monday at 8 p.m. at the Gatzke Funeral Home; and funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Moltke with the Reverenc Herbert J. Meyer with interment in the church cemetery.Pallbearers for William A. Billings were John Curtis, Casey Donner, Lewis Karsten, Arnold Miller, Harold Spens, and Lee Visner.

51.  St. Thomas: 100 Years a City, 1881-1981, Page 98, Bill pitched, 1922. A story about William Billings and his pitching for the St. Thomas Saints.

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

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

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

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

56.  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.

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

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

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

60.  St. Thomas Library Index, No information about paper? Billing, William (Mr. & Mrs.) Births. birth of a daughter, Illa [sic] Maxine.

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

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

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

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

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

66.  St. Thomas Times Journal, February 14, 1921, p. 7, Billings, Ariel Elleen [sic]Born to Mr. and Mrs. William Billings, born on February 9, 1921. St. Thomas resident.