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     Ovila Gerard Massey Jr was "affectionately known as Frenchy."^2,3 Ovila Gerard Massey Jr was also known as Gerard.⁴ He was born on 2 April 1931 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA.^5,4,6 He was the son of Ovila H Massey and Dora Alice Fournier.^4,5 Ovila Gerard Massey Jr lived with Ovila H Massey and Dora Alice Fournier on 1 April 1935 at Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA.⁷ Ovila Gerard Massey Jr was listed as the son of Ovila H Massey in the 1940 US Federal Census for Main St, Rockdale, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA.⁸ Ovila Gerard Massey Jr married Muriel Theresa Armstrong in 1952 at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA.^9,10,11 Ovila Gerard Massey Jr served as an A1C with the US Air Force at Korea from 22 January 1952 to 21 January 1956.^12,13 He survived the death of Muriel Constance Massey on 22 January 1992 at University of Massachusetts Hospital, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA.^14,15,16 Ovila Gerard Massey Jr was left a widower by the death of Muriel Theresa Armstrong on 6 January 1993.^10,11,17 Ovila Gerard Massey Jr survived the death of Dora Alice Fournier on 11 June 1997 at Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA.^18,19,20 Ovila Gerard Massey Jr married Jeannette B Letendre circa 2000.¹⁰ Ovila Gerard Massey Jr died on 4 February 2010 at Manatee Memorial Hospital, Bradenton, Manatee County, Florida, USA, at age 78^3,5,12 and was buried on 15 February 2010 at St Patrick's Cemetery, Northbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA.^5,12

     Claude Henry Armstrong was baptized as Joseph Claude Henri.⁴ He was born on 3 November 1936 at Warren, Sudbury District, Ontario, Canada.^4,2,5 He was baptized on 6 November 1936 at Église de Saint-Thomas-Apôtre, Warren, Sudbury District, Ontario, Canada.⁶ He married Gloria Edna Massey, daughter of Ovila H Massey and Dora Alice Fournier, on 30 June 1962 at Northbororough, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA.^6,7,8 Claude Henry Armstrong survived the death of Muriel Theresa Armstrong on 6 January 1993 at St Vincent Hospital, Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA.^1,9,10 Claude Henry Armstrong survived the death of Ovila Gerard Massey Jr on 4 February 2010 at Manatee Memorial Hospital, Bradenton, Manatee County, Florida, USA.^11,12,13 Claude Henry Armstrong died on 11 November 2013 at Venice, Sarasota County, Florida, USA, at age 77.³

     Gary Michael Billings was born on 10 April 1957 at Hancock, Houghton County, Michigan, USA.^4,5,2 He was the son of Kenton Lloyd Billings and Judy Lorraine Hough.^3,6 Gary Michael Billings married Susan B Danko.^7,8 Gary Michael Billings died on 29 July 1994 at Brown County, Wisconsin, USA, at age 37^1,4,5 and was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Manistique, Schoolcraft County, Michigan, USA.^5,3

     Jay Eugene Siddall was born on 17 May 1886 at Lake City, Missaukee County, Michigan, USA.^1,2,3 He was listed as the grandson of Sylvanis Sidall in the 1900 US Federal Census for West BranchTownship, Missaukee County, Michigan, USA.⁴ Jay Eugene Siddall was a school teacher on 2 March 1907.⁵ He married first Adalia Stella Jensen on 2 March 1907 at Lake City, Missaukee County, Michigan, USA.^5,6,7 Jay Eugene Siddall was appointed as postmaster at Stittsville, Missaukee County, Michigan, USA, on 30 July 1909.⁸ He was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1910 US Federal Census for Norwich Township, Missaukee County, Michigan, USA. The household included Adalia Stella Siddall and Evelyn E Siddall.⁹
Jay Eugene Siddall was a salesman in a general store on 20 April 1910.⁶ He was a school teacher for the Thompson Board of Education at Thompson Township, Schoolcraft County, Michigan, USA, on 12 September 1918.¹ He and Adalia Stella Siddall lived at Thompson Township, Schoolcraft County, Michigan, USA, on 12 September 1918.¹ Jay Eugene Siddall was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1920 US Federal Census for Manistique Ave, Thompson Township, Schoolcraft County, Michigan, USA. The household included Adalia Stella Siddall, Evelyn E Siddall and Carlton Eugene Siddall.¹⁰
Jay Eugene Siddall was a teacher in a grammar school on 2 January 1920.¹⁰ He was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1930 US Federal Census for Custer Village, Mason County, Michigan, USA. The household included Adalia Stella Siddall and Carlton Eugene Siddall.¹¹
Jay Eugene Siddall was a commercial traveller in motor oils on 8 April 1930.¹² He lived at Schoolcraft County, Michigan, USA, on 1 April 1935.¹³ He was left a widower by the death of Adalia Stella Jensen on 18 September 1935.¹⁴ Jay Eugene Siddall was a school instructor on 30 May 1937.³ He married second Irene F Billings, daughter of Arthur Billings and Mary Michaud, on 30 May 1937 at Manistique, Schoolcraft County, Michigan, USA.^3,15,13 Jay Eugene Siddall was the informant for the death of Jerry Lee Siddall on 2 March 1938 at Manistique, Schoolcraft County, Michigan, USA.¹⁵ Jay Eugene Siddall was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1940 US Federal Census for Seney, Schoolcraft County, Michigan, USA. The household included Irene F Siddall.¹³
Jay Eugene Siddall was a teacher in a public school on 2 May 1940.¹³ He lived at Seney, Schoolcraft County, Michigan, USA, on 27 April 1942.² He was employed by the Board of Education at Seney, Schoolcraft County, Michigan, USA, on 27 April 1942.² He attended the funeral of Elias Lloyd Garrett on 18 August 1952 at Holy Cross Cemetery, Escanaba, Delta County, Michigan, USA.^16,17,18 Jay Eugene Siddall died on 11 July 1965 at Carney, Menominee County, Michigan, USA, at age 79^19,20,21 and was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Manistique, Schoolcraft County, Michigan, USA.²⁰

     Adalia Stella Jensen was also known as Stella Adelia.^2,3,4 She was born on 24 June 1887 at Benton, Ottawa County, Ohio, USA, daughter of John Jensen and Emma Welsch.^1,2,3 She married first Jay Eugene Siddall on 2 March 1907 at Lake City, Missaukee County, Michigan, USA.^3,5,6 Adalia Stella Siddall was listed as the wife of Jay Eugene Siddall in the 1910 US Federal Census for Norwich Township, Missaukee County, Michigan, USA.⁷ Adalia Stella Jensen had one child, still living by 20 April 1910.⁸ She and Jay Eugene Siddall lived at Thompson Township, Schoolcraft County, Michigan, USA, on 12 September 1918.⁴ Adalia Stella Siddall was listed as the wife of Jay Eugene Siddall in the 1920 US Federal Census for Manistique Ave, Thompson Township, Schoolcraft County, Michigan, USA.⁹ Adalia Stella Siddall was listed as the wife of Jay Eugene Siddall in the 1930 US Federal Census for Custer Village, Mason County, Michigan, USA.¹⁰ Adalia Stella Jensen died on 18 September 1935 at Shaw Hospital, Manistique, Schoolcraft County, Michigan, USA, at age 48² and was buried on 21 September 1935 at Fairview Cemetery, Manistique, Schoolcraft County, Michigan, USA.^2,11

     Jerry Lee Siddall was born on 28 February 1938 at Manistique, Schoolcraft County, Michigan, USA.¹ He was the son of Jay Eugene Siddall and Irene F Billings.¹ Jerry Lee Siddall died on 2 March 1938 at Manistique, Schoolcraft County, Michigan, USA,¹ and was buried on 4 March 1938 at Fairview Cemetery, Manistique, Schoolcraft County, Michigan, USA.¹

     Clara Bissonnette was born in June 1894 at Québec, Canada.² She was the daughter of Eugène Joseph Rodier and Exilda Billings.¹ Clara Bissonnette was listed as the adopted daughter of Eugène Joseph Rodier in the 1911 Canadian Census for 39 St Charles, St Jean, St Jean-Iberville County, Québec, Canada.³ Clara Bissonnette was Roman Catholic with Eugène Joseph Rodier and Exilda Billings on 1 June 1911 at St Jean, St Jean-Iberville County, Québec, Canada.³ Clara Bissonnette was a grocery clerk at St Jean, St Jean-Iberville County, Québec, Canada, on 1 June 1911.¹

     Leda M Lachapelle was born in 1890 at Manistique, Schoolcraft County, Michigan, USA.^3,4,5 She was the daughter of Adelard Lachapelle and Emma Billings.^1,6 Leda M Lachapelle was listed as the daughter of Adelard Lachapelle in the 1910 US Federal Census for 320 North Cedar St, Manistique, Schoolcraft County, Michigan, USA.⁷ Leda M Lachapelle was a saleswoman in a general store at Manistique, Schoolcraft County, Michigan, USA, on 13 May 1910.¹ She was single on 13 May 1910.¹ She was a store clerk on 28 November 1911.⁶ She married Wilfred John Chartier on 28 November 1911 at Manistique, Schoolcraft County, Michigan, USA.^6,8,9 Leda M Chartier and Wilfred John Chartier lived at 525 Court, Sault Ste Marie, Chippewa County, Michigan, USA, in 1913.¹⁰ Leda M Chartier and Wilfred John Chartier lived at Sault Ste Marie, Chippewa County, Michigan, USA, before 1917.¹¹ Leda M Chartier and Wilfred John Chartier removed to Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, USA, circa 1917.¹¹ Leda M Chartier and Wilfred John Chartier lived at 201 Ann, Sault Ste Marie, Chippewa County, Michigan, USA, on 5 June 1917.¹² Leda M Chartier was listed as the wife of Wilfred John Chartier in the 1920 US Federal Census for 418 North Houghton Ave, Manistique, Schoolcraft County, Michigan, USA.¹³ Leda M Lachapelle and Wilfred John Chartier lived at 420 Dousman, Green Bay, Brown County, Wisconsin, USA, in 1925.¹⁴ Leda M Lachapelle died on 6 November 1925^3,15 and was buried at Lakeview Cemetery, Manistique, Schoolcraft County, Michigan, USA.³

     Wilfred John Chartier was born on 13 December 1887 at Lake Linden, Houghton County, Michigan, USA, son of Francois Chartier and Catherine Cusich.^5,6,7 He was listed as the son of Frances Chartier in the 1900 US Federal Census for Bohemia Township, Ontonagon County, Michigan, USA.⁸ Wilfred John Chartier was a painter on 28 November 1911.⁶ He married Leda M Lachapelle, daughter of Adelard Lachapelle and Emma Billings, on 28 November 1911 at Manistique, Schoolcraft County, Michigan, USA.^6,9,10 Wilfred John Chartier was a paperhamger for George Gilhooley in 1913.¹¹ He and Leda M Chartier lived at 525 Court, Sault Ste Marie, Chippewa County, Michigan, USA, in 1913.¹¹ Wilfred John Chartier and Leda M Chartier lived at Sault Ste Marie, Chippewa County, Michigan, USA, before 1917.¹² Wilfred John Chartier and Leda M Chartier removed to Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, USA, circa 1917.¹² Wilfred John Chartier was a self emplyed painter contractor at Sault Ste Marie, Chippewa County, Michigan, USA, on 5 June 1917.⁴ He and Leda M Chartier lived at 201 Ann, Sault Ste Marie, Chippewa County, Michigan, USA, on 5 June 1917.⁴ Wilfred John Chartier was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1920 US Federal Census for 418 North Houghton Ave, Manistique, Schoolcraft County, Michigan, USA. The household included Leda M Chartier, Clarence Adelard Chartier, Russell Francis Chartier and Cmdr Wilfred George Chartier.¹³
Wilfred John Chartier was a painter with his own shop at Manistique, Schoolcraft County, Michigan, USA, on 17 January 1920.³ He was the informant for the death of Doloris Chartier on 27 April 1920 at Manistique, Schoolcraft County, Michigan, USA.^14,15 Wilfred John Chartier and Leda M Lachapelle lived at 420 Dousman, Green Bay, Brown County, Wisconsin, USA, in 1925.¹⁶ Wilfred John Chartier was left a widower by the death of Leda M Lachapelle on 6 November 1925.^17,18 Wilfred John Chartier was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1930 US Federal Census for 416 12th Ave, Green Bay, Brown County, Wisconsin, USA. The household included Clarence Adelard Chartier, Russell Francis Chartier, Cmdr Wilfred George Chartier and Melvin Joseph Chartier.¹⁸
Wilfred John Chartier married second Clara G (?) from 1 May 1930 to 1 April 1935.^19,20,21 Wilfred John Chartier and Clara G (?) lived at 221 Allard Ave, Green Bay, Brown County, Wisconsin, USA, on 1 April 1935.¹⁹ Wilfred John Chartier was a painter on 5 April 1935.¹⁸ He owned W J Chartier & Sons (Painters and Decorators, Paperhanging Wood Finishing) at 221 Allard Ave, Green Bay, Brown County, Wisconsin, USA, in 1939.²⁰ He and Clara G (?) lived at 221 Allard Ave, Green Bay, Brown County, Wisconsin, USA, from 1939 to 1941.²² Wilfred John Chartier was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1940 US Federal Census for 221 Allard Ave, Green Bay, Brown County, Wisconsin, USA. The household included Clara G Chartier, Cmdr Wilfred George Chartier and Melvin Joseph Chartier.¹⁹
Wilfred John Chartier was an interior decorator in private business on 3 April 1940.¹⁹ He owned W J Chartier & Sons (Painters and Decorators, Paperhanging Wood Finishing) at 221 Allard Ave, Green Bay, Brown County, Wisconsin, USA, in 1941.²³ He was employed by the Simpson Construction Co at the Naval Training Station, San Diego, San Diego County, California, USA, on 27 April 1942.¹ He lived at 3444 38st St, San Diego, San Diego County, California, USA, on 27 April 1942.¹ He was left a widower by the death of Clara G (?) on 2 September 1971.^24,25 Wilfred John Chartier died on 14 February 1975 at San Diego, San Diego County, California, USA, at age 87⁷ and was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, San Diego, San Diego County, California, USA.²¹

     Leona Lachapelle was born between January 1898 and April 1898 at Michigan, USA.^4,5,1 She was the daughter of Adelard Lachapelle and Emma Billings.^2,6 Leona Lachapelle was listed as the daughter of Adelard Lachapelle in the 1910 US Federal Census for 320 North Cedar St, Manistique, Schoolcraft County, Michigan, USA.⁷ Leona Lachapelle married George Anthony Weber on 23 April 1918 at Manistique, Schoolcraft County, Michigan, USA.^1,8,9 Leona Weber was listed as the wife of George Anthony Weber in the 1920 US Federal Census for 253 Cedar St upstairs, Manistique, Schoolcraft County, Michigan, USA.⁹ Leona Weber was the informant for the death of Adelard Lachapelle on 12 October 1925 at Manistique, Schoolcraft County, Michigan, USA.^10,11,12 Leona Weber was listed as the wife of George Anthony Weber in the 1930 US Federal Census for Lakefield Twp, Luce County, Michigan, USA.⁸ Leona Weber and George Anthony Weber lived at Newberry, Luce County, Michigan, USA, on 1 April 1935.¹³ Leona Weber was listed as the wife of George Anthony Weber in the 1940 US Federal Census for West Harris St, Newberry, Luce County, Michigan, USA.¹³ Leona Lachapelle died in 1961⁴ and was buried at Forest Home Cemetery, Newberry, Luce County, Michigan, USA.⁴

     (?) Lachapelle was the child of Adelard Lachapelle and Emma Billings.¹ (?) Lachapelle died before 15 April 1910. In the 1910 Census, Emma reported that she had eight children and six were still living; Lea had died in 1907 but I have yet to identify the eighth child who had also died.²

     Clarence Adelard Chartier was born on 26 November 1912 at Manistique, Schoolcraft County, Michigan, USA.^1,4,5 He was the son of Wilfred John Chartier and Leda M Lachapelle.^2,3,1 Clarence Adelard Chartier was listed as the son of Wilfred John Chartier in the 1920 US Federal Census for 418 North Houghton Ave, Manistique, Schoolcraft County, Michigan, USA.⁶ Clarence Adelard Chartier was listed as the son of Wilfred John Chartier in the 1930 US Federal Census for 416 12th Ave, Green Bay, Brown County, Wisconsin, USA.⁷ Clarence Adelard Chartier married Beatrice Erickson.^8,9 Clarence Adelard Chartier and Russell Francis Chartier were painters for W J Chartier & Sons (Painters and Decorators, Paperhanging Wood Finishing) in 1939.⁸ Clarence Adelard Chartier was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1940 US Federal Census for 1245 South Irwin, Green Bay, Brown County, Wisconsin, USA. The household included and brother-in-law Phillip Erickson.⁹
Clarence Adelard Chartier was a building painter on 27 April 1940.⁹ He was a painter in 1941.¹⁰ He survived the death of Russell Francis Chartier on 28 August 1984 at San Diego, San Diego County, California, USA.^11,12,13 Clarence Adelard Chartier died on 21 November 2003 at La Mesa, San Diego County, California, USA, at age 90^4,1,14 and was buried on 26 November 2003 at El Camino Memorial Park, San Diego, San Diego County, California, USA.⁴

     Russell Francis Chartier was born on 8 April 1914 at Sault Ste Marie, Chippewa County, Michigan, USA.^4,1,5,6 He was the son of Wilfred John Chartier and Leda M Lachapelle.^2,7,1 Russell Francis Chartier was listed as the son of Wilfred John Chartier in the 1920 US Federal Census for 418 North Houghton Ave, Manistique, Schoolcraft County, Michigan, USA.⁸ Russell Francis Chartier was listed as the son of Wilfred John Chartier in the 1930 US Federal Census for 416 12th Ave, Green Bay, Brown County, Wisconsin, USA.⁹ Russell Francis Chartier and Martha D Van Ark lived at Green Bay, Brown County, Wisconsin, USA, on 1 April 1935.¹⁰ Russell Francis Chartier married Martha D Van Ark in May 1936.^11,3,10 Russell Francis Chartier and Clarence Adelard Chartier were painters for W J Chartier & Sons (Painters and Decorators, Paperhanging Wood Finishing) in 1939.³ Russell Francis Chartier and Martha D Van Ark lived at 1026 Shawano Av, Green Bay, Brown County, Wisconsin, USA, in 1939.³ Russell Francis Chartier was a painter for a union contractor on 1 April 1940.¹² He was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1940 US Federal Census for 1026 Shawano Ave, Green Bay, Brown County, Wisconsin, USA. The household included Martha D Chartier.¹⁰
Russell Francis Chartier was a painter in 1941.¹³ He and Martha D Van Ark lived at 941 Christiana, Green Bay, Brown County, Wisconsin, USA, in 1941.¹³ Russell Francis Chartier and Martha D Van Ark "moved to San Diego with their 2 oldest children in 1942."¹¹ Russell Francis Chartier operated Chartier Painting Co (contractors) at 3301 Trumbull St, San Diego, San Diego County, California, USA, in 1974.¹⁴ He and Martha D Chartier lived at 3301 Trumbull St, San Diego, San Diego County, California, USA, in 1974.¹⁴ Russell Francis Chartier died on 28 August 1984 at San Diego, San Diego County, California, USA, at age 70^1,4,6 and was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, San Diego, San Diego County, California, USA.⁶

     Cmdr Wilfred George Chartier was born on 21 August 1919 at Manistique, Schoolcraft County, Michigan, USA.^2,4,5 He was the son of Wilfred John Chartier and Leda M Lachapelle.^3,2,5 Cmdr Wilfred George Chartier was listed as the son of Wilfred John Chartier in the 1920 US Federal Census for 418 North Houghton Ave, Manistique, Schoolcraft County, Michigan, USA.⁶ Cmdr Wilfred George Chartier was listed as the son of Wilfred John Chartier in the 1930 US Federal Census for 416 12th Ave, Green Bay, Brown County, Wisconsin, USA.⁷ Cmdr Wilfred George Chartier lived with Wilfred John Chartier and Clara G (?) on 1 April 1935 at 221 Allard Ave, Green Bay, Brown County, Wisconsin, USA.⁸ Cmdr Wilfred George Chartier lived with Wilfred John Chartier and Clara G (?) from 1939 to 1941 at 221 Allard Ave, Green Bay, Brown County, Wisconsin, USA.⁹ Cmdr Wilfred George Chartier was listed as the son of Wilfred John Chartier in the 1940 US Federal Census for 221 Allard Ave, Green Bay, Brown County, Wisconsin, USA.⁸ Cmdr Wilfred George Chartier was a draftsman for a machine manufacturer on 3 April 1940.¹⁰ He was a draftsman in 1941.¹¹ While attending St. Norbert College, DePere, Wisconsin, Cdr Chartier enlisted in the Naval Reserve and was ordered to active duty in April 1941. Cdr Chartier saw action while serving on the USS ARCTIC (AF-7) at Pearl Harbor and the USS ZEILIN (APA-3) during assaults on Guadalcanal and Attu. The USS ZEILIN was awarded the Navy Unit Commendation for its participation in the operations against Attu, Aleutian Islands. In 1943, while a yeoman first class, Cdr Chartier was commissioned an Ensign in the unrestricted line. Cdr Chartier saw service aboard the Navy's first LSMR at Okinawa, where he was awarded the Bronze Star with combat clasp. The ship, LSMR-193, received the Presidential Unit Citation.
In May 1947 Cdr Chartier was commissioned in the Regular Navy. He served aboard the USS CIMARRON (A0-22) and the USS RICHARD B. ANDERSON (DD-786) before being transferred to shore duty at the Fleet Training Group San Diego, California. After completion of the five term program at Marquette University and General Line School, Cdr Chartier reported aboard the USS DUNCAN (DDR-874) as Executive Officer in March 1954. He was promoted to LCdr on 1 August 1954 and assumed command of the USS MARSH (DE-699) on 16 July 1955. In 1958 Cdr Chartier was transferred to the staff of the Commander in Chief Allied Forces Southern Europe in Naples, Italy. He was promoted to Cdr on 1 July 1959 and assumed command of the USS AULT (DD-698) on 5 August 1959.⁴ He married Elayne Rita Kaap on 17 October 1941 at Oakland, Alameda County, California, USA.^12,5,4 Wilfred George Chartier was promoted to Commander on 1 September 1959.¹ He and Elayne Rita Kaap lived at 136 Glen Rd, Lynnhaven, Virginia, USA, in 1960.⁴ Cmdr Wilfred George Chartier and Elayne Rita Chartier lived at 6660 Wandermere Ct, San Diego, San Diego County, California, USA, in 1970.¹³ Cmdr Wilfred George Chartier retired from military service before 1974.¹⁴ He and Elayne Rita Chartier lived at 6660 Wandermere Ct, San Diego, San Diego County, California, USA, in 1974.¹⁴ Cmdr Wilfred George Chartier survived the death of Russell Francis Chartier on 28 August 1984 at San Diego, San Diego County, California, USA.^15,16,17 Cmdr Wilfred George Chartier was left a widower by the death of Elayne Rita Kaap on 30 December 2000.^18,5,19 Cmdr Wilfred George Chartier survived the death of Clarence Adelard Chartier on 21 November 2003 at La Mesa, San Diego County, California, USA.^20,21,22 Cmdr Wilfred George Chartier lived at San Diego, San Diego County, California, USA, on 21 November 2003.²⁰ He died on 16 October 2005 at Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara County, California, USA, at age 86^2,5 and was buried on 21 October 2005 at Holy Cross Cemetery, San Diego, San Diego County, California, USA.^5,23 Obituary: "His 32-year distinguished Naval Career included serving on (8) ships and (6) shore stations, including the Pentagon, Italy, Philippines, San Diego, Norfolk, Guam, Saudi Arabia, Japan, and Cuba. This included (3) command tours and (4) assignments as Executive Officer. He was a proud WWII Veteran where he served on LSM(R) Rocket Ships. He earned his Bronze Star for a battle on May 11, 1945 in the Pacific. He earned a Bronze Star and a Silver Star in WWII and numerous medals and commendations throughout his career. Following Navy retirement in 1970, he spent (5) years in the Social Service field in San Diego and then (8) years as an administrator for the Federal Disaster Assistance Administration (now entitled FEMA)."⁵

     Emma was baptized as Marie Emma.^4,5 She was born on 4 August 1872 at Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada.^6,5,7 She was baptized on 25 August 1872 at St Michel Church, Sherbrooke, Québec, Canada.⁶ She married Henry Billings, son of John Billings and Marie Patenaude, on 5 April 1891 at Sacré-Coeur-de-Jésus, Stanstead, Stanstead County, Québec, Canada.^4,5,8 Emma Billings was listed with the household of Alponse Gignac in the 1891 Canadian Census for Stanstead, Stanstead County, Québec, Canada.⁹ Emma Dubois and Henry Billings were Roman Catholic on 20 April 1891.⁹ Emma Dubois and Henry Billings immigrated to USA in 1895.^10,11,12 Emma Billings was listed as the wife of Henry Billings in the 1900 US Federal Census for Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA.¹³ Emma Dubois had five children, all still living by 18 June 1900.⁷ She was listed as the wife of Henry Billings in the 1910 US Federal Census for 64 Negus St, Webster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA.¹⁴ Emma Dubois had thirteen children, nine still living by 20 April 1910.³ She was listed as the wife of Henry Billings in the 1920 US Federal Census for Killingly, Windham County, Connecticut, USA.¹¹ Emma Dubois and Henry Billings lived at Sayles Ave, Danielson, Windham County, Connecticut, USA, from 1921 to 1923.¹⁵ Emma Billings was left a widow by the death of Henry Billings in 1923.^16,17 Emma Billings was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1930 US Federal Census for Otis St, Dayville, Windham County, Connecticut, USA. The household included Helen Billings, Armand J Billings, Cecilia Billings, Pamela Florence Billings, Marie Gertrude Loretta Billings, Jacqueline Anna Scungio, Armand Henry Marto Billings Jr, Lorraine Helen Billings, Pasquale Sabatino Scungio, Arthur Lavallee, George Henry Billings Jr and Gloria Billings.¹⁷
Emma Dubois died in 1934¹⁸ and was buried at Saint Joseph Cemetery, Dayville, Windham County, Connecticut, USA.¹⁸

     Frank Marren was born in April 1859 at Ohio, USA.^4,5,6 He married first Mary (?) before 1878.^3,7 Frank Marren and Mary (?) had three children: Annie 30 Aug 1878-3 June 1885 (7yrs), Johnny 2 Sep1880-3 Jun 1885 (5yrs), Mary 2 Sep 1882-3 Jun 1885 (3 yrs).³ Frank Marren was left a widower by the death of Mary (?) in 1890.³ Frank Marren married second Mary Billings, daughter of Joshua Billings and Mary W (?), between June 1898 and April 1899.^8,9 Frank Marren was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1900 US Federal Census for 225 Sixth Ave, Lorain, Lorain County, Ohio, USA. The household included.¹⁰
Frank Marren was a conductor for a railway at Lorain, Lorain County, Ohio, USA, on 12 June 1900.¹ He was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1910 US Federal Census for 327 Thirteenth St, Lorain, Lorain County, Ohio, USA. The household included.¹¹
Frank Marren was a conductor for a steam railroad at Lorain, Lorain County, Ohio, USA, on 20 April 1910.² He died in 1949.³

     Mary (?) married Frank Marren before 1878.^1,2 Mary (?) and Frank Marren had three children: Annie 30 Aug 1878-3 June 1885 (7yrs), Johnny 2 Sep1880-3 Jun 1885 (5yrs), Mary 2 Sep 1882-3 Jun 1885 (3 yrs) children.¹ Mary (?) died in 1890.¹

     Julian-Israel Patnode was born between June 1827 and June 1828 at Canada, son of Ambrose Patnode/Patenaude and Esther Raymond//
1870 Census: Age-42, Birthplace-Candada, both parents of foreign birth.^3,4 He married Aurelie Prevost.⁵ Julian-Israel Patnode was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1870 US Federal Census for Pilot, Kankakee County, Illinois, USA. The household included Aurelie Billings.⁶
Julian-Israel Patnode was a farmer at Pilot, Kankakee County, Illinois, USA, on 14 July 1870.⁷

     Adam Billings was born in August 1879 at Illinois, USA.² He was the son of Aurelie Prevost.³ Adam Billings may have been the person who was listed as the son of Aurelie Patnode in the 1880 US Federal Census for Aurora, Kane County, Illinois, USA.⁴

     Anna May Billings was born on 23 August 1863 at Massachusetts, USA.³ She was the daughter of Milton Richardson Billings and Mary Jane Colvin.³ Anna May Billings died before 1 June 1870.⁴

     George P Lawrence was born between June 1837 and June 1838 at Rhode Island, USA.² He married Dorcas H Blanchard, daughter of Isabella (?).³ George P Lawrence was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1860 US Federal Census for Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA. The household included Dorcas H Billings, Delbert Henry Billings, Infant Lawrence and Isabella Blanchard.⁴

     Infant Lawrence was born circa October 1859 at Rhode Island, USA.² He was the son of George P Lawrence and Dorcas H Blanchard.¹ Infant Lawrence was listed in the household of George P Lawrence in the 1860 US Federal Census for Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA.³

     Isabella (?) was born between June 1796 and June 1797 at Massachusetts, USA.² She was listed in the household of George P Lawrence in the 1860 US Federal Census for Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island, USA.³

     Zebina Billings was born on 25 April 1778 at Greenfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts, USA.^3,4,5 He was the son of Thomas Billings and Hannah Elmer.⁶ Zebina Billings and Abigail Hitchcock's Intent to marry was dated on 23 March 1809 at Greenfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts, USA.⁷ Zebina Billings married Abigail Hitchcock on 24 April 1809.⁸ Zebina Billings served in the military from 13 September 1814 to 7 November 1814 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA, Capt. D. Strickland's Company, raised at Greefield and vicinity.⁹ He was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1850 US Federal Census for Greenfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts, USA. The household included Merrick H Billings and Ann Alexander Billings.¹⁰
Zebina Billings and Merrick H Billings were farmers at Greenfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts, USA, on 17 August 1850.¹¹ Zebina Billings was listed in the household of Henry F Billings in the 1860 US Federal Census for Greenfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts, USA.¹² Zebina Billings was "a builder and contractor and erected the buildings for Amherst College" at Greenfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts, USA.⁸ He died on 10 April 1862 at Greenfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts, USA, at age 83^8,6,13 and was buried at High St Cemetery, Greenfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts, USA.¹³

     Merrick H Billings was born on 20 November 1823 at Greenfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts, USA.^4,5,6 He was the son of Zebina Billings and Abigail Hitchcock.^1,7 Merrick H Billings married Ann Alexander (?) in 1846 at Greenfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts, USA.^7,8,9 Merrick H Billings was listed in the household of Zebina Billings in the 1850 US Federal Census for Greenfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts, USA.¹⁰ Merrick H Billings and Zebina Billings were farmers at Greenfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts, USA, on 17 August 1850.¹¹ Merrick H Billings was The New York Times, July 13, 1853: Merrick Billings, a butcher of Greenfield, Mass., who has heretofo sustained a good character, has been arrested and committed for trial on a charge of forging the names of John C. Newton and Sanuel Pierce to two notes, and obtaining the money on one of them at the Greenfield Band, and on the other at the Franklin County Bank. on 13 July 1853 at Greenfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts, USA.¹² He moved circa 1855 to Iowa, USA.¹³ He was listed as the Head of the Household in the 185X US State Census for Washington, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA. The household included Ann Alexander Billings, Francis M Billings, Mary Billings and Charles Dayton Billings.¹⁴
Merrick H Billings was a farmer at Washington, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA, in 1856.¹³ He was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1860 US Federal Census for Albion Township, Butler County, Iowa, USA. The household included Ann Alexander Billings, Mary Billings and Francis M Billings.¹⁵
Merrick H Billings was a farmer at Albion Township, Butler County, Iowa, USA, on 10 July 1860.¹⁶ He died before 1 June 1870.^17,18

     Francis M Billings also went by the name of Frank.^2,3,4 He was born on 22 November 1853 at Greenfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts, USA.^5,6,7 He was the son of Merrick H Billings and Ann Alexander (?)¹ Francis M Billings moved with Ann Alexander (?) in 1856 to Iowa, USA.^8,9 Francis M Billings was listed in the household of Merrick H Billings in the 185X US State Census for Washington, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA.¹⁰ Francis M Billings was listed in the household of Merrick H Billings in the 1860 US Federal Census for Albion Township, Butler County, Iowa, USA.¹¹ Francis M Billings was listed as the son of Ann Alexander Billings in the 1880 US Federal Census for Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA.¹² Francis M Billings was a worker in a meat market at Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA, on 16 June 1880.³ He married Ada Clarissa Hill between June 1882 and June 1883 at Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA.^13,14,7 Francis M Billings was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1900 US Federal Census for Hudson, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA. The household included Ada Clarissa Billings and Royal Ferrel Billings.¹⁵
Francis M Billings was a butcher at Hudson, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA, on 1 June 1900.¹⁶ He was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1910 US Federal Census for Washington St, Hudson, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA. The household included Ada Clarissa Billings.¹⁷
Francis M Billings was a real estate agent at Hudson, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA, on 19 April 1910.⁴ He survived the death of James Clinton Norton Abbott on 16 November 1910.^18,19,20 Francis M Billings died on 24 December 1918 at Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA, at age 65^2,21,7 and was buried at Elmwood Cemetery, Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA.^2,22,21

     Royal Ferrel Billings was also known as Roy.^4,5,6 He was born on 17 August 1885 or 17 August 1886 at Hudson, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA.^7,8,9 He was the son of Francis M Billings and Ada Clarissa Hill.^2,6,10 Royal Ferrel Billings was listed as the son of Francis M Billings in the 1900 US Federal Census for Hudson, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA.¹¹ Royal Ferrel Billings married Jennie Fredrickson in 1905 at Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA.^12,13,14 Royal Ferrel Billings was a farmer at Swan Lake Township, Emmet County, Iowa, USA, in 1915.⁴ He was listed in the 1915 US State Census for Swan Lake Township, Emmet County, Iowa, USA.¹⁵ Royal Ferrel Billings was a machinist for the Iowa Dairy Company at Mullan Ave, Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA, on 12 September 1918.¹ He and Jennie Fredrickson lived at 250 Sullivan Ave, Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA, on 12 September 1918.¹ Royal Ferrel Billings was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1920 US Federal Census for 101 Summit Ave, Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA. The household included Jennie Billings, Gladys Billings, Blanche L Billings, Ralph Billings and Harold J Billings.¹⁶
Royal Ferrel Billings was a machinist in a factory at Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA, on 12 January 1920.⁵ He was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1925 US State Census for 906 Riehl St, Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA. The household included Jennie Billings, Gladys Billings, Blanche L Billings, Ralph Billings and Harold J Billings.¹⁷
Royal Ferrel Billings was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1930 US Federal Census for Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA. The household included Jennie Billings, Blanche L Billings, Harold J Billings and Ada Clarissa Hill.¹⁸
Royal Ferrel Billings was a laborer in a steam railroad shop at Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA, on 12 April 1930.³ He died in 1947.¹⁹

     Ralph Billings was born on 7 August 1912 at Minnesota, USA.^4,5,6 He was the son of Royal Ferrel Billings and Jennie Fredrickson.^2,3 Ralph Billings was listed in the 1915 US State Census for Swan Lake Township, Emmet County, Iowa, USA.⁷ Ralph Billings was listed as the son of Royal Ferrel Billings in the 1920 US Federal Census for 101 Summit Ave, Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA.⁸ Ralph Billings was listed as the son of Royal Ferrel Billings in the 1925 US State Census for 906 Riehl St, Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA.⁹ Ralph Billings lived at 600 Park Lane #169, Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA, between 1994 and 1995.^10,11 He died on 14 July 1998 at Waterloo, Black Hawk County, Iowa, USA, at age 85.⁴

     Abigail Hitchcock was born on 12 May 1784 at Greenfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts, USA, daughter of Merrick Hitchcock and Abigail Strickland.^3,2 She and Zebina Billings's Intent to marry was dated on 23 March 1809 at Greenfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts, USA.¹ Abigail Hitchcock married Zebina Billings, son of Thomas Billings and Hannah Elmer, on 24 April 1809.² Abigail Hitchcock died on 18 April 1849 at Greenfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts, USA, at age 64^4,2,5 and was buried at High St Cemetery, Greenfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts, USA.⁵

     Stephen Billings was born on 17 February 1768 at Deerfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts, USA.^2,1 He was the son of Thomas Billings and Hannah Elmer.¹ Stephen Billings lived at Greenfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts, USA, on 24 December 1792.³ He and Mary Goddard's Intent to marry was dated on 24 December 1792 at Greenfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts, USA.³ Stephen Billings died on 24 March 1849 at Royalton, Fairfield County, Ohio, USA, at age 81.¹