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     Lyman Kinsley lived at Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA, on 3 October 1830.¹ He and Loisa Billings's Intent to marry was dated on 3 October 1830 at Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.¹

     Mary Billings was born on 25 July 1809 at Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Maj Isaac Billings and Polly Leonard.¹

     Uriah Billings was born on 10 March 1813 at Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.^1,3 He was the son of Maj Isaac Billings and Polly Leonard.¹ Uriah Billings married Lucetta Holden before 1841.^1,4 Uriah Billings was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1850 US Federal Census for Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA. The household included Lucetta Billings, Lyman Kinsley Billings, Adriana Billings and Sarah Anna Billings.⁵
Uriah Billings was an iron forger at Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA, on 27 July 1850.² He died in 1882 at Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA.^6,1

     Lucetta Holden was born on 4 March 1810 at Groton, Grafton County, New Hampshire, USA.¹ She has also been reported to have been born between June 1814 and June 1815 New Hampshire, USA.² She married Uriah Billings, son of Maj Isaac Billings and Polly Leonard, before 1841.^1,3 Lucetta Billings was listed in the household of Uriah Billings in the 1850 US Federal Census for Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.⁴ Lucetta Holden died in 1894 at Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA.^5,1

     Lyman Kinsley Billings was born on 6 January 1841 at Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.^1,3 He was the son of Uriah Billings and Lucetta Holden.^1,2 Lyman Kinsley Billings was listed in the household of Uriah Billings in the 1850 US Federal Census for Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.⁴ Lyman Kinsley Billings married Elizabeth K Lightner before 1874.⁵ Lyman Kinsley Billings was employed in "steam fittings."⁵ He died on 5 May 1891 at Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA, at age 50.⁵

     Clarence Edwin Billings was born on 19 September 1874 at Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA.² He was the son of Lyman Kinsley Billings and Elizabeth K Lightner.¹ Clarence Edwin Billings lived at New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut, USA, in 1926.¹

     Adriana Billings was born on 31 March 1843 at Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.^1,3 She was the daughter of Uriah Billings and Lucetta Holden.^1,2 Adriana Billings was listed in the household of Uriah Billings in the 1850 US Federal Census for Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.⁴

     Massena Holden Billings was born in 1845 at Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.¹ Massena Holden Billings was the child of Uriah Billings and Lucetta Holden.¹ Massena Holden Billings died at Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA.¹

     Sarah Anna Billings was born in 1847 at Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.^1,3 She was the daughter of Uriah Billings and Lucetta Holden.^1,2 Sarah Anna Billings was listed in the household of Uriah Billings in the 1850 US Federal Census for Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.⁴ Sarah Anna Billings died at Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA.¹

     Leonard Enoch Billings was born on 10 December 1819 at Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.¹ He was the son of Maj Isaac Billings and Polly Leonard.² Leonard Enoch Billings married first Sarah Elizabeth Sumner on 24 November 1842 at Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.^1,3 Leonard Enoch Billings was left a widower by the death of Sarah Elizabeth Sumner on 9 October 1848.^1,3 Leonard Enoch Billings married second Harriet Mascroft on 17 May 1849 at Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.¹ Leonard Enoch Billings married third Mary R Lord on 25 December 1872 at Norwood, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.¹ Leonard Enoch Billings died on 16 June 1908 at Sharon, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA, at age 88.^1,4

     Sarah Elizabeth Sumner was born circa 13 January 1820 at Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA.¹ She married Leonard Enoch Billings, son of Maj Isaac Billings and Polly Leonard, on 24 November 1842 at Dedham, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.^1,2 Sarah Elizabeth Sumner died on 9 October 1848 at Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.^1,2

     Harriet Mascroft was widowed before 17 May 1849.¹ She married Leonard Enoch Billings, son of Maj Isaac Billings and Polly Leonard, on 17 May 1849 at Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.¹

     Mary R Lord was born on 18 August 1846 at Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA.¹ She married Leonard Enoch Billings, son of Maj Isaac Billings and Polly Leonard, on 25 December 1872 at Norwood, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.¹ Mary R Lord died on 8 December 1910 at West Bridgewater, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA, at age 64.¹

     Leonard Lorenzo Billings was born on 11 September 1843 at Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.^1,2 He was the son of Leonard Enoch Billings and Sarah Elizabeth Sumner.^1,2 "Leonard L. Billings enlisted 5 Nov. 1861 in Company B, Twenty-ninth Regiment, Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, and was discharged 14 Jan. 1864. He was commissioned second lieutenant 17 July 1864 and first lieutenant 14 Sept. 1865 in the Thirty-fifth Regiment, United States Colored Infantry."¹ Leonardwas a white officer of one of the first colored units in the Civil War. His selection was due to his character, anti-slavery beliefs and experience fighting in the south for the north.³ He married Ella Marion Cobb on 2 August 1900 at Milton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.¹ Leonard Lorenzo Billings died on 22 October 1939 at Charleston, Charleston County, South Carolina, USA, at age 96.^1,2 He and Ella Marion Cobb died without issue.¹

     Ella Marion Cobb was born in 1850.¹ She married first Herbert Stanley Messinger.³ Ella Marion Cobb was left a widow by the death of Herbert Stanley Messinger before 2 August 1900.³ Ella Marion Cobb married second Leonard Lorenzo Billings, son of Leonard Enoch Billings and Sarah Elizabeth Sumner, on 2 August 1900 at Milton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.³ Ella Marion Cobb died in 1929.¹ She and Leonard Lorenzo Billings died without issue.³

     Herbert Stanley Messinger married Ella Marion Cobb.¹ Herbert Stanley Messinger died before 2 August 1900.¹

     Evalina E Billings was born circa 9 October 1847 at Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Leonard Enoch Billings and Sarah Elizabeth Sumner.¹ Evalina E Billings died on 16 May 1848 at Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.¹

     Harriet Luella Billings was born on 2 September 1854 at Massachusetts, USA.² She was the daughter of Leonard Enoch Billings and Harriet Mascroft.¹ Harriet Luella Billings married Frank Topliff.¹ Harriet Luella Billings lived at California, USA, in 1937.¹ She died on 13 September 1945 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California, USA, at age 91.²

     Elijah Billings was born on 9 March 1747/48 at Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.¹ He was the son of Stephen Billings and Elizabeth Fenno.¹

     Sarah Billings was born on 28 May 1751 at Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Stephen Billings and Elizabeth Fenno.¹ Sarah Billings married Westwood Cook Wright, son of Joseph Wright and Jane Cook, on 31 May 1775 at Hatfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, USA.^1,2 Sarah Billings died on 23 August 1835 at Deerfield, Franklin County, Massachusetts, USA, at age 84.³

     Westwood Cook Wright was born on 20 April 1750 at Ware, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, USA, son of Joseph Wright and Jane Cook.^2,3 He was the son of Joseph Wright and Jane Cook.^3,4 Westwood Cook Wright married Sarah Billings, daughter of Stephen Billings and Elizabeth Fenno, on 31 May 1775 at Hatfield, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, USA.^1,5 Westwood Cook Wright lived at Hadley, Hampshire County, Massachusetts, USA, in 1779.¹ He died on 9 April 1826 at Adams, Jefferson County, New York, USA, at age 75.⁶

     Meriam Vose was born on 16 June 1706.¹ She married Moses Billings, son of Roger Billings and Sarah Paine, on 6 May 1725 at Milton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.¹ Meriam Vose died on 29 June 1795 at age 89.²

     Rebecca Billings was born on 16 February 1726/27 at Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Moses Billings and Meriam Vose.¹ Rebecca Billings was baptized on 19 February 1726/27 at Milton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.¹ She and Samuel Fenno's Intent to marry was dated on 28 January 1743/44 at Milton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.² Rebecca Billings died on 21 December 1793 at Milton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA, at age 66.¹

     Samuel Fenno was born in 1717.¹ He and Rebecca Billings's Intent to marry was dated on 28 January 1743/44 at Milton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.² Samuel Fenno died in 1791.¹

     Moses Billings was born on 27 October 1728 at Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA.¹ He was the son of Moses Billings and Meriam Vose.¹ Moses Billings died on 16 July 1752 at Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA, at age 23.¹

     Meriam Billings was also known as Marian.² She was born on 1 February 1731/32 at Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Moses Billings and Meriam Vose.¹ Meriam Billings was baptized on 6 February 1731/32.¹ She died on 19 March 1731/32¹ and was buried at Milton Cemetery, Milton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.³

     Capt Oliver Billings was born on 3 October 1733 at Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA.¹ He was the son of Moses Billings and Meriam Vose.¹ Capt Oliver Billings was baptized on 7 October 1733 at Milton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.¹ He married Mehetable Davenport, daughter of John Davenport and Mary Bent, on 6 December 1756 at Stoughton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.² Capt Oliver Billings was "a lieutenant in June 1771 in Capt. Ebenezer Clap's (Dorchester) company, Col. Nathaniel Hatch commanding, Third Regiment of Militia in Suffolk County."² He was "a captain in Col. Robinson's regiment" 19 April 1775.² He was "a captain in Col. Benjamin Gill's regiment ( 12 days.)²" He died in March 1815 at Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA, at age 81.²

     Nathaniel Billings was baptized on 17 August 1740 at Milton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.¹ He was the son of Moses Billings and Meriam Vose.¹ Nathaniel Billings probably died before 17 March 1760 "as he is not mentioned in his father's will dated in 1760."¹

     Mary Billings was born on 15 August 1742 at Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Moses Billings and Meriam Vose.¹ Mary Billings was baptized on 22 August 1742.¹ She died on 23 November 1742.¹

     Jerusha Billings was born on 22 September 1743 at Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Moses Billings and Meriam Vose.¹ Jerusha Billings was baptized on 25 September 1743.¹ She and Elisha Glover's Intent to marry was as his second wife dated on 18 October 1759 at Dorchester, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA.² Jerusha Billings died on 2 April 1818 at Quincy, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA, at age 74.¹