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     Ella S Parkhurst was born circa 1869 at Sharon, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.² She married Clarence Minot French, son of John French and Lucy Ellen Billings, on 23 September 1890.¹

     Alice R Matthews was born between January 1892 and January 1893 at New Jersey, USA.³ She married John French, son of John French and Lucy Ellen Billings, on 16 February 1918.^1,4 Alice R French was listed as the wife of John French in the 1920 US Federal Census for 52 Haseco Ave, Port Chester, Westchester County, New York, USA.⁵

     Clarence Harold French was born on 9 March 1919 at New York, USA.^1,3 He was the son of John French and Alice R Matthews.^1,2 Clarence Harold French was listed as the son of John French in the 1920 US Federal Census for 52 Haseco Ave, Port Chester, Westchester County, New York, USA.⁴ Clarence Harold French died on 25 April 1935 at age 16.¹

     Charles Herbert Goldthwait was born on 9 September 1861.¹ He was the son of Charles Goldthwait and Caroline Francis Billings.¹ Charles Herbert Goldthwait lived at Stoughton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA, in 1939.¹

     Annie Louise Goldthwait was born on 5 October 1866 at Massachusetts, USA.^1,3 She was the daughter of Charles Goldthwait and Caroline Francis Billings.^1,4 Annie Louise Goldthwait lived at Stoughton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA, on 10 November 1891.¹ She married Frank Irving Capen on 10 November 1891.^1,5 Annie Louise Goldthwait was listed as the daughter of Charles Goldthwait in the 1900 US Federal Census for Stoughton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.⁶ Annie Louise Goldthwait had two children, both still living by 21 June 1900.⁴

     Frank Irving Capen was born on 10 December 1865 at Stoughton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.^1,3,4 He lived at Stoughton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA, on 10 November 1891.¹ He married Annie Louise Goldthwait, daughter of Charles Goldthwait and Caroline Francis Billings, on 10 November 1891.^1,5 Frank Irving Capen was listed in the household of Charles Goldthwait in the 1900 US Federal Census for Stoughton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.⁶ Frank Irving Capen was a civil engineer at Stoughton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA, on 21 June 1900.⁷

     Ruth Goldthwait Capen was born on 7 May 1893 at Massachusetts, USA.^1,3,4 She was the daughter of Frank Irving Capen and Annie Louise Goldthwait.^1,2 Ruth Goldthwait Capen was listed as the granddaughter of Charles Goldthwait in the 1900 US Federal Census for Stoughton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.⁵ Ruth Goldthwait Capen lived at Stoughton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA, in 1939.¹ She died on 15 June 1974 at Stoughton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA, at age 81.³

     Frank Herbert Capen was born on 27 September 1896 at Massachusetts, USA.^1,3 He was the son of Frank Irving Capen and Annie Louise Goldthwait.^1,2 Frank Herbert Capen was listed as the grandson of Charles Goldthwait in the 1900 US Federal Census for Stoughton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.⁴ Frank Herbert Capen lived at Stoughton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA, in 1939.¹

     Josephine Geral Lewis was born in 1845 at Massachusetts, USA.^2,4 She married Henry Augustus Billings, son of Jonathan Billings and Betsey Tolman, on 10 January 1866.¹ Josephine Geral Lewis was left a widow by the death of Henry Augustus Billings on 17 November 1909.^1,2,5 Josephine Geral Billings was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1920 US Federal Census for Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA. The household included Lewis Henry Billings and Bessie Gay Billings.⁶
Josephine Geral Lewis died on 19 December 1926² and was buried at Swan Point Cemetery, Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA.²

     Grace Billings was born between October 1866 and October 1867 at Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Henry Augustus Billings and Josephine Geral Lewis.¹ Grace Billings married Herbert B Gardiner on 23 October 1888 at Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA.¹ Grace Billings died on 25 October 1889 at Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA,^1,2 and was buried at Swan Point Cemetery, Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA.²

     Herbert B Gardiner was born between 1859 and 1860.^1,2 He married Grace Billings, daughter of Henry Augustus Billings and Josephine Geral Lewis, on 23 October 1888 at Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA.¹ Herbert B Gardiner died on 11 May 1900 at Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA,^1,2 and was buried at Elm Grove Cemetery, North Kingstown, Washington County, Rhode Island, USA.²

     Lewis Henry Billings was born on 26 July 1869 at Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA.^2,4,1 He was the son of Henry Augustus Billings and Josephine Geral Lewis.^2,3 Lewis Henry Billings married Mabel Caroline Carpenter on 7 November 1900 at Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA.² Lewis Henry Billings was left a widower by the death of Mabel Caroline Carpenter on 10 September 1915.¹ Lewis Henry Billings was listed as the son of Josephine Geral Billings in the 1920 US Federal Census for Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA.⁵ Lewis Henry Billings was a clerk in the real estate business at Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA, on 6 January 1920.³ He lived at Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA, in 1939.² He died on 22 November 1964 at age 95¹ and was buried at Swan Point Cemetery, Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA.¹

     Mabel Caroline Carpenter was born in 1876.¹ She married Lewis Henry Billings, son of Henry Augustus Billings and Josephine Geral Lewis, on 7 November 1900 at Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA.² Mabel Caroline Carpenter died on 10 September 1915¹ and was buried at Swan Point Cemetery, Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA.¹

     Katherine Billings was born on 23 October 1902 at Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA.^1,3 He was the son of Lewis Henry Billings and Mabel Caroline Carpenter.¹ Katherine Billings was listed with her uncle William Cranston, aunt A Louise Cranston and grandmother Addie J Carpenter in the 1930 US Federal Census for 9 Stratford Rd, Cranston, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA.⁴

     Bessie Gay Billings was born on 26 May 1882 at Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA.^3,1,4 She was the daughter of Henry Augustus Billings and Josephine Geral Lewis.^3,2 Bessie Gay Billings was listed as the daughter of Josephine Geral Billings in the 1920 US Federal Census for Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA.⁵ Bessie Gay Billings lived at Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA, in 1939.³ She died on 9 March 1959 at age 76¹ and was buried at Swan Point Cemetery, Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA.¹

     Josephine B Billings was born on 5 March 1873 at Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA.^2,4,5 She was the daughter of Henry Augustus Billings and Josephine Geral Lewis.² Josephine B Billings married Joseph West Lewis on 18 November 1896 at Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA.^2,6,7,8 Josephine B Lewis was listed as the wife of Joseph West Lewis in the 1900 US Federal Census for 16 Plain St, Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA.⁹ Josephine B Billings had one child, still living children.¹⁰ She was listed as the daughter-in-law of Horace R Handey in the 1910 US Federal Census for 63 Beacon Ave, Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA.¹¹ Josephine B Billings had two children, both still living children.¹² She was listed as the wife of Joseph West Lewis in the 1930 US Federal Census for Barrington, Bristol County, Rhode Island, USA.¹³ Josephine B Billings was left a widow by the death of Joseph West Lewis on 29 May 1937.¹ Josephine B Billings died on 4 March 1941 at age 67¹ and was buried at Swan Point Cemetery, Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA.¹

     Joseph West Lewis was born in November 1871 at Rhode Island, USA.^4,2,5 He married Josephine B Billings, daughter of Henry Augustus Billings and Josephine Geral Lewis, on 18 November 1896 at Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA.^1,6,7,8 Joseph West Lewis was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1900 US Federal Census for 16 Plain St, Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA. The household included Josephine B Lewis.⁹
Joseph West Lewis was a real estate agent at Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA, on 14 June 1900.³ He was listed as the step-son of Horace R Handey in the 1910 US Federal Census for 63 Beacon Ave, Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA.¹⁰ Joseph West Lewis was a real estate broker at Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA, on 22 April 1910.¹¹ He was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1930 US Federal Census for Barrington, Bristol County, Rhode Island, USA. The household included Josephine B Lewis.¹²
Joseph West Lewis was a real estate executive at Barrington, Bristol County, Rhode Island, USA, on 19 April 1930.¹³ He died on 29 May 1937 at age 65² and was buried at Swan Point Cemetery, Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA.²

     Frank N Billings was born on 28 February 1875 at Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA.^1,2 She was the daughter of Henry Augustus Billings and Josephine Geral Lewis.¹ Frank N Billings died on 1 December 1875 or 14 December 1875^3,4 and was buried at Swan Point Cemetery, Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA.⁴

     Louisa Jane Billings was born on 18 October 1840 at Sharon, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.^1,4 He was the son of Jonathan Billings and Betsey Tolman.^1,3,2 Louisa Jane Billings was listed in the household of Jonathan Billings in the 1850 US Federal Census for Sharon, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.⁵ Louisa Jane Billings never married.¹ He died on 15 October 1858 at age 17^1,3 and was buried at Walpole Cemetery, Sharon, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.³

     Mary Coombs Dewing was born on 20 August 1853 at Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA.^2,3,6 She married Bradford Francis Billings, son of Jonathan Billings and Betsey Tolman, on 21 January 1880 at Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA.^1,7,8 Mary Coombs Billings was listed as the wife of Bradford Francis Billings in the 1910 US Federal Census for 115 Keene St, Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA.⁹ Mary Coombs Dewing had one child, still living by 23 April 1910.¹⁰ She was listed as the wife of Bradford Francis Billings in the 1920 US Federal Census for South Mast St, Goffstown, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, USA.¹¹ Mary Coombs Dewing died on 30 April 1936 at age 82³ and was buried at Swan Point Cemetery, Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA.³

     Mary Louise Billings has also been reported to have been born 1880.⁴ She was born between April 1882 and April 1883 at Rhode Island, USA.⁵ She was the daughter of Bradford Francis Billings and Mary Coombs Dewing.^1,2,3 Mary Louise Billings has also been reported to have been born between April 1885 and April 1886 New Hampshire, USA.⁶ She was listed as the daughter of Bradford Francis Billings in the 1910 US Federal Census for 115 Keene St, Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA.⁷ Mary Louise Billings was listed as the daughter of Bradford Francis Billings in the 1920 US Federal Census for South Mast St, Goffstown, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, USA.⁸ Mary Louise Billings lived at Goffstown, Hillsborough County, New Hampshire, USA, in 1939.¹ She died on 6 May 1969⁴ and was buried at Swan Point Cemetery, Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA.⁴

     Irene W Draper was born circa 1846 at Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.^1,3 She married James Albert Billings, son of Albert H Billings and Harriet N Bayden, on 19 February 1865 at Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.^1,4 Irene W Billings was listed as the wife of James Albert Billings in the 1880 US Federal Census for Washington St, Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA.⁵ Irene W Draper was keeping house at Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA, on 8 June 1880.⁶ She died before 1 June 1900.^7,8

     Albert Ellis Billings was born in August 1866 at Massachusetts, USA.^4,5,6 He was the son of James Albert Billings and Irene W Draper.^2,7 Albert Ellis Billings was listed as the son of James Albert Billings in the 1880 US Federal Census for Washington St, Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA.⁸ Albert Ellis Billings married first Emma M (?) between June 1890 and June 1891.^9,10 Albert Ellis Billings was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1900 US Federal Census for 43 Washington Ave, Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA. The household included Emma M Billings, Ralph Morton Billings and James Albert Billings.¹¹
Albert Ellis Billings was a travelling umbrella salesman at Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA, on 6 June 1900.¹² He was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1910 US Federal Census for Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA. The household included Emma M Billings and Ralph Morton Billings.¹³
Albert Ellis Billings was a commercial traveller for umbrellas at Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA, on 19 April 1910.³ He and Ralph Morton Billings lived at 39 Eddy St, West Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA, on 12 September 1918.¹⁴ Albert Ellis Billings married second Isabel (?) before 1 January 1920.¹⁵ Albert Ellis Billings was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1920 US Federal Census for 39 Eddy St, Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA. The household included Isabel Billings and Ralph Morton Billings.¹⁶
Albert Ellis Billings was a salesman of umbrellas at Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA, on 4 January 1920.¹⁷

     Cora E Billings was born in November 1868 at Massachusetts, USA.^4,5,6 She was the daughter of James Albert Billings and Irene W Draper.¹ Cora E Billings was listed as the daughter of James Albert Billings in the 1880 US Federal Census for Washington St, Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA.⁷ Cora E Billings married Charles H Tainter between June 1888 and April 1889.^8,9 Cora E Tainter was listed as the wife of Charles H Tainter in the 1900 US Federal Census for Grove St, Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA.¹⁰ Cora E Billings had one child, still alive children.¹¹ She was listed as the wife of Charles H Tainter in the 1910 US Federal Census for Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA.¹² Cora E Billings had one child, still alive children.¹³ She was listed as the wife of Charles H Tainter in the 1920 US Federal Census for Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA.¹⁴ Cora E Billings died before 1 April 1930.¹⁵

     Charles H Tainter was born in January 1867 at Massachusetts, USA.^4,5,6 He married Cora E Billings, daughter of James Albert Billings and Irene W Draper, between June 1888 and April 1889.^7,8 Charles H Tainter was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1900 US Federal Census for Grove St, Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA. The household included Cora E Tainter and Chester A Tainter.⁹
Charles H Tainter was a policeman at Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA, on 4 June 1900.¹ He was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1910 US Federal Census for Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA. The household included Cora E Tainter, Chester A Tainter and James Albert Billings.¹⁰
Charles H Tainter was a policeman for the city at Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA, on 15 April 1910.² He was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1920 US Federal Census for Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA. The household included Cora E Tainter.¹¹
Charles H Tainter was left a widower by the death of Cora E Billings before 1 April 1930.³ Charles H Tainter was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1930 US Federal Census for Auburndale Ave, Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA. The household included and houseguest Ella B Hutchinson.¹²
Charles H Tainter was a patrolman for a city department at Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA, on 10 April 1930.³

     Chester A Tainter was born on 5 March 1890 at Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA.^4,5,6 He was the son of Charles H Tainter and Cora E Billings.^1,2 Chester A Tainter married Grace E Clark between March 1894 and March 1895.^7,8 Chester A Tainter was listed as the son of Charles H Tainter in the 1900 US Federal Census for Grove St, Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA.⁹ Chester A Tainter was listed as the son of Charles H Tainter in the 1910 US Federal Census for Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA.¹⁰ Chester A Tainter was an electrician for the telephone company at Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA, on 15 April 1910.² He was a telephone draftsman for the N.E. Telephone Co. at Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA, on 5 June 1917.⁴ He lived at 20 Taft Ave, Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA, on 5 June 1917.⁴ He was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1920 US Federal Census for 20 Taft Ave, Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA. The household included Grace E Tainter.¹¹
Chester A Tainter was an inspector for the telephone company at Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA, on 5 January 1920.³ He lived at 239 Auburndale Ave, Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA, in 1929.¹² He and Grace E Clark lived at 20 Taft Ave, Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA, in 1929.¹³ Chester A Tainter was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1930 US Federal Census for 20 Taft Ave, Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA. The household included Grace E Tainter and father-in-law Adelbert G Clark and mother-in-law Elisa M Clark.¹⁴
Chester A Tainter was an engineer for the telephone company at Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA, on 3 April 1930.¹⁵

     Emma M (?) was born in December 1866 at Massachusetts, USA.^3,4 She married Albert Ellis Billings, son of James Albert Billings and Irene W Draper, between June 1890 and June 1891.^5,6 Emma M Billings was listed as the wife of Albert Ellis Billings in the 1900 US Federal Census for 43 Washington Ave, Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA.⁷ Emma M (?) had one child, still alive children.⁸ She was listed as the wife of Albert Ellis Billings in the 1910 US Federal Census for Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA.⁹ Emma M (?) had one child, still alive children.¹⁰ She died before 1 January 1920.¹¹

     Ralph Morton Billings was born on 18 October 1898 at Massachusetts, USA.^4,5,6 He was the son of Albert Ellis Billings and Emma M (?)^1,2,7,8 Ralph Morton Billings was listed as the son of Albert Ellis Billings in the 1900 US Federal Census for 43 Washington Ave, Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA.⁹ Ralph Morton Billings was listed as the son of Albert Ellis Billings in the 1910 US Federal Census for Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA.¹⁰ Ralph Morton Billings and Albert Ellis Billings lived at 39 Eddy St, West Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA, on 12 September 1918.⁴ Ralph Morton Billings was an order clerk in wholesale hardware for Decatur & Hopkins Co. at 120 High St, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA, on 12 September 1918.⁴ He was listed as the son of Albert Ellis Billings in the 1920 US Federal Census for 39 Eddy St, Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA.¹¹ Ralph Morton Billings was a salesman in a hardware store at Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA, on 4 January 1920.⁷ He married Annie (?) between April 1923 and October 1923.¹² Ralph Morton Billings was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1930 US Federal Census for 84 Lincoln St, Bangor, Penobscot County, Maine, USA. The household included Annie Billings.¹³
Ralph Morton Billings was a hardware salesman at Bangor, Penobscot County, Maine, USA, on 15 April 1930.³

     Grace E Clark was born in April 1885 at Massachusetts, USA.^4,5,6 She married Chester A Tainter, son of Charles H Tainter and Cora E Billings, between March 1894 and March 1895.^7,8 Grace E Clark was listed as the daughter of Adelbert Clark in the 1900 US Federal Census for Waltham, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA.¹ Grace E Tainter was listed as the wife of Chester A Tainter in the 1920 US Federal Census for 20 Taft Ave, Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA.⁹ Grace E Clark and Chester A Tainter lived at 20 Taft Ave, Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA, in 1929.¹⁰ Grace E Tainter was listed as the wife of Chester A Tainter in the 1930 US Federal Census for 20 Taft Ave, Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA.¹¹

     Isabel (?) was born between January 1878 and January 1880 at Massachusetts, USA.² She married Albert Ellis Billings, son of James Albert Billings and Irene W Draper, before 1 January 1920.³ Isabel Billings was listed as the wife of Albert Ellis Billings in the 1920 US Federal Census for 39 Eddy St, Newton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA.⁴