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     Josiah Fuller was born on 13 August 1786 at Sharon, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.¹ He was the son of Lemuel Fuller and Hannah Billings.¹ Josiah Fuller never married.¹ He died on 3 August 1808 at Havana, Cuba, at age 21.¹

     Mary Billings was born on 29 January 1746 at Stoughton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Lt William Billings and Mary Badlam.¹ Mary Billings died on 8 June 1764 at Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA, at age 18.¹

     Daniel Billings was born on 11 February 1748/49 at Stoughton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.¹ He was the son of Lt William Billings and Mary Badlam.¹ Daniel Billings and Rebecca Battles's Intent to marry was dated on 15 January 1777 at Stoughton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.¹ Daniel Billings died before 7 February 1797 at Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.¹

     Rebecca Battles lived at Stoughton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA, on 15 January 1777.¹ She and Daniel Billings's Intent to marry was dated on 15 January 1777 at Stoughton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.¹ Rebecca Battles died circa 1806.¹

     Amasa Billings was born before 1784 at Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.¹ He was the son of Daniel Billings and Rebecca Battles.¹ Amasa Billings and Eunice Billings's Intent to marry was dated on 8 December 1805 at Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.¹ Amasa Billings was named the residuary legatee in the will of Lois Billings on 24 April 1809.² Amasa Billings was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1810 US Federal Census for Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA. The household would have included Eunice Billings and Adam Billings.³

     Eunice Billings has also been reported to have been born circa 1785 Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.¹ She was born between June 1786 and June 1787 at Massachusetts, USA.^4,5 She was the daughter of Jonathan Billings and Sarah Billings.¹ Eunice Billings and Amasa Billings's Intent to marry was dated on 8 December 1805 at Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.⁶ Eunice Billings was probably the person counted (but not named) in the household of an unknown person in the 1810 US Federal Census for Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.⁷ Eunice Billings was listed in the household of Sarah Billings in the 1850 US Federal Census for Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.⁸ Eunice Billings was listed as the mother of Samuel Billings in the 1880 US Federal Census for Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.⁹

     Jonathan Billings was born on 29 October 1756 at Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.¹ He was the son of Col Roger Billings and Susannah Wiswell.¹ Jonathan Billings married Sarah Billings, daughter of Lt Benjamin Billings and Rachel Pratt, before 1782.^1,2 Jonathan Billings died on 15 May 1801 at sea at age 44.¹

     Sarah Billings was born on 4 March 1764 at Stoughton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.^1,3 She was the daughter of Lt Benjamin Billings and Rachel Pratt.¹ Sarah Billings married Jonathan Billings, son of Col Roger Billings and Susannah Wiswell, before 1782.^4,5 Sarah Billings was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1810 US Federal Census for Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.⁶
Sarah Billings was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1850 US Federal Census for Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA. The household included Eunice Billings. Census also includes Samuel, Abbie & Elise Gaunt.⁷

     Adam Billings was born on 10 November 1807 at Pembroke, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA.^6,7,8,9,10 He has also been reported to have been born 10 November 1807 Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.^1,7,8,9,10 He was the son of Amasa Billings and Eunice Billings.¹ Adam Billings was probably the person counted (but not named) in the household of an unknown person in the 1810 US Federal Census for Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.¹¹ Adam Billings married first Polly (?) before 1830.^12,13,1 Adam Billings was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1850 US Federal Census for Pembroke, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA. The household also included Polly Billings, Horace M Billings and Francis A Billings. Census also includes Ezra E Magson.¹⁴
Adam Billings and Horace M Billings were forgemen at Pembroke, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA, on 30 August 1850.¹⁵ Adam Billings was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1860 US Federal Census for Pembroke, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA. The household included Polly Billings, Francis A Billings and Helen M Billings.¹⁶
Adam Billings was an anchorsmith at Pembroke, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA, on 4 June 1860.^3,1 He married second Mary Beals on 25 January 1865 at New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA.^1,17,18 Adam Billings was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1870 US Federal Census for Pembroke, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA. The household included Mary Billings.¹⁹
Adam Billings was working in an anchor shop at Pembroke, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA, on 3 June 1870.⁴ He was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1880 US Federal Census for Pembroke, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA. The household included Mary Billings.¹⁸
Adam Billings was a farmer at Pembroke, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA, on 7 June 1880.⁵ He died on 18 November 1892 at Pembroke, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA, at age 85.¹

     Polly (?) was born between June 1808 and June 1809 at Massachusetts, USA.^3,4 She married Adam Billings, son of Amasa Billings and Eunice Billings, before 1830.^5,6,7 Polly Billings was listed in the household of Adam Billings in the 1850 US Federal Census for Pembroke, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA.⁸ Polly Billings was listed in the household of Adam Billings in the 1860 US Federal Census for Pembroke, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA.⁹

     Horace M Billings was born between June 1830 and June 1831 at Massachusetts, USA.^5,6,7 He was the son of Adam Billings and Polly (?)³ Horace M Billings has also been reported to have been born December 1833 Massachusetts, USA.⁸ He was listed in the household of Adam Billings in the 1850 US Federal Census for Pembroke, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA.⁹ Horace M Billings and Adam Billings were forgemen at Pembroke, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA, on 30 August 1850.¹⁰ Horace M Billings married Eliza M (?) between June 1858 and June 1859.^11,12,13 Horace M Billingsand Eliza M Billings were listed with the household of Mary Averell in the 1860 US Federal Census for Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, USA.¹³ Horace M Billings was a blacksmith at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, USA, on 1 August 1860.¹ He was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1870 US Federal Census for Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, USA. The household included Eliza M Billings.¹⁴
Horace M Billings was an iron worker at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, USA, on 13 June 1870.² He was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1900 US Federal Census for 45 Holuoke St, Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, USA. The household included Eliza M Billings.¹⁵
Horace M Billings was a landlord at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, USA, on 12 June 1900.⁴

     Francis A Billings was born between June 1832 and June 1833 at Massachusetts, USA.^4,5,6 He was the son of Adam Billings and Polly (?)^1,2 Francis A Billings was listed in the household of Adam Billings in the 1850 US Federal Census for Pembroke, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA.⁷ Francis A Billings was a shoemaker at Pembroke, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA, on 30 August 1850.¹ He married Helen M (?) before 1 June 1860.^8,9 Francis A Billings was listed in the household of Adam Billings in the 1860 US Federal Census for Pembroke, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA.¹⁰ Francis A Billings was a boot maker at Pembroke, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA, on 4 June 1860.² He was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1880 US Federal Census for 2 Boylston St, Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, USA. The household included Helen M Billings.¹¹
Francis A Billings was a forge man at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, USA, on 7 June 1880.³

     Helen M (?) was born between June 1840 and June 1841 at Massachusetts, USA.^3,4 She married Francis A Billings, son of Adam Billings and Polly (?), before 1 June 1860.^5,6 Helen M Billings was listed in the household of Adam Billings in the 1860 US Federal Census for Pembroke, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA.⁷ Helen M Billings was listed as the wife of Francis A Billings in the 1880 US Federal Census for 2 Boylston St, Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, USA.⁸ Helen M (?) was keeping house at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, USA, on 7 June 1880.⁹

     Mary Beals was born between January 1817 and January 1818 at Bowdoinham, Sagadahoc County, Maine, USA.^1,2,3 She married Adam Billings, son of Amasa Billings and Eunice Billings, on 25 January 1865 at New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts, USA.^1,4,5 Mary Billings was the married woman (probably wife) listed in the household of Adam Billings in the 1870 US Federal Census for Pembroke, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA.⁶ Mary Beals was keeping house at Pembroke, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA, on 3 June 1870.⁷ She was listed as the wife of Adam Billings in the 1880 US Federal Census for Pembroke, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA.⁵ Mary Beals was keeping house at Pembroke, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, USA, on 7 June 1880.⁸

     Eliza M (?) was born between June 1832 and June 1833 at Massachusetts, USA.^4,5 She has also been reported to have been born February 1835 Massachusetts, USA.⁶ She married Horace M Billings, son of Adam Billings and Polly (?), between June 1858 and June 1859.^7,8,9 Eliza M Billings and Horace M Billings were listed with the household of Mary Averell in the 1860 US Federal Census for Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, USA.⁹ Eliza M Billings was the married woman (probably wife) listed in the household of Horace M Billings in the 1870 US Federal Census for Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, USA.¹⁰ Eliza M (?) was keeping house at Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, USA, on 13 June 1870.¹¹ She was listed as the wife of Horace M Billings in the 1900 US Federal Census for 45 Holuoke St, Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts, USA.¹² Eliza M (?) had three children, two still living by 12 June 1900.¹³

     Samuel Billings was born in December 1812 at Massachusetts, USA.^4,5,6 He was the son of Amasa Billings and Eunice Billings.^1,7 Samuel Billings has also been reported to have been born between June 1818 and June 1819 Massachusetts, USA.⁸ He and Dorcas Clark's Intent to marry was dated on 19 August 1837 at Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.^1,9,10,11,12 Samuel Billings was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1850 US Federal Census for Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA. The household included Dorcas Billings, Samuel Dexter Billings, Colonel John Davis Billings, Susan Amanda Billings and Matilda C Billings.¹³
Samuel Billings was a farmer at Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA, on 29 July 1850.² He was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1860 US Federal Census for Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA. The household included Dorcas Billings, Samuel Dexter Billings, Colonel John Davis Billings, Susan Amanda Billings and Fanny Adelia Billings.¹⁴
Samuel Billings was a forgeman at Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA, on 5 July 1860.¹⁵ He was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1870 US Federal Census for Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA. The household included Dorcas Billings, Colonel John Davis Billings and Fanny Adelia Billings.¹⁶
Samuel Billings was a farmer at Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA, on 25 July 1870.¹⁷ He was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1880 US Federal Census for Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA. The household included Dorcas Billings, Fanny Adelia Billings and Eunice Billings.¹⁸
Samuel Billings was a farmer at Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA, on 2 June 1880.¹⁹ He was left a widower by the death of Dorcas Clark before 1 June 1900.³ Samuel Billings was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1900 US Federal Census for Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA. The household included Susan Amanda Willis and Joseph W Willis.²⁰

     Dorcas Clark was born between June 1815 and June 1817 at Massachusetts, USA.^1,3,4 She has also been reported to have been born between January 1825 and June 1826 Massachusetts, USA.^1,5 She lived at Randolph, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA, on 19 August 1837.¹ She and Samuel Billings's Intent to marry was dated on 19 August 1837 at Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.^1,6,7,8,9 Dorcas Billings was listed in the household of Samuel Billings in the 1850 US Federal Census for Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.¹⁰ Dorcas Billings was listed in the household of Samuel Billings in the 1860 US Federal Census for Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.¹¹ Dorcas Billings was the married woman (probably wife) listed in the household of Samuel Billings in the 1870 US Federal Census for Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.¹² Dorcas Clark was keeping house at Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA, on 25 July 1870.¹³ She was listed as the wife of Samuel Billings in the 1880 US Federal Census for Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.¹⁴ Dorcas Clark was keeping house at Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA, on 2 June 1880.¹⁵ She died before 1 June 1900.¹⁶

     Samuel Dexter Billings was born on 23 July 1838 at Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.^1,4,5 He was the son of Samuel Billings and Dorcas Clark.^1,2,3 Samuel Dexter Billings was listed in the household of Samuel Billings in the 1850 US Federal Census for Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.⁶ Samuel Dexter Billings was listed in the household of Samuel Billings in the 1860 US Federal Census for Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.⁷ Samuel Dexter Billings and Colonel John Davis Billings were farmers at Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA, on 5 July 1860.⁸ Samuel Dexter Billings married Helen Augusta Billings, daughter of James Billings and Jane M True, on 22 February 1863 at Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.⁹ Samuel Dexter Billings died on 25 April 1885 at Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA, at age 46.¹

     Benjamin Billings was born on 9 September 1783 at Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.¹ He was the son of Jonathan Billings and Sarah Billings.¹ Benjamin Billings married Sally Downs on 22 March 1807.¹ Benjamin Billings died circa 1817.¹

     Sally Downs married Benjamin Billings, son of Jonathan Billings and Sarah Billings, on 22 March 1807.¹

     James Billings was born on 1 April 1810 at Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.¹ He was the son of Benjamin Billings and Sally Downs.¹ James Billings was a carpenter.¹ He and Jane M True's Intent to marry was dated on 24 August 1833 at Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.¹ James Billings died on 20 October 1889 at Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA, at age 79.¹

     Jane M True was born on 19 January 1812 at Belfast, Waldo County, Maine, USA.¹ She and James Billings's Intent to marry was dated on 24 August 1833 at Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.¹ Jane M True died on 23 April 1871 at Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA, at age 59.¹

     Helen Augusta Billings was born on 24 October 1834 at Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.² She was the daughter of James Billings and Jane M True.¹ Helen Augusta Billings married Samuel Dexter Billings, son of Samuel Billings and Dorcas Clark, on 22 February 1863 at Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.¹ Helen Augusta Billings died on 18 May 1887 at Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA, at age 52.²

     Adeline Adelia Billings was born on 7 August 1840 at Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.¹ She was the daughter of Samuel Billings and Dorcas Clark.¹ Adeline Adelia Billings died on 30 September 1847 at Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA, at age 7.¹

     Colonel John Davis Billings was born on 13 December 1842 at Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.^1,4,2,5 He was the son of Samuel Billings and Dorcas Clark.^1,2,6 Colonel John Davis Billings was listed in the household of Samuel Billings in the 1850 US Federal Census for Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.⁷ Colonel John Davis Billings was listed in the household of Samuel Billings in the 1860 US Federal Census for Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.⁸ Colonel John Davis Billings and Samuel Dexter Billings were farmers at Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA, on 5 July 1860.⁹ Colonel John Davis Billings was a Civil War Veteran.¹ He was listed in the household of Samuel Billings in the 1870 US Federal Census for Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.¹⁰ Colonel John Davis Billings was a school teacher at Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA, on 25 July 1870.¹¹ He married first Mary P C Whitney on 24 November 1870 at Southborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA.^1,12,13 Colonel John Davis Billings was the master of the Webster School at Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA, from 1872 to 1928.¹ He was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1900 US Federal Census for 17 Perry St, Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA. The household included Mary P C Billings.¹⁴
Colonel John Davis Billings was a school teacher at Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA, on 9 June 1900.¹⁵ He married second Katherine L Wight, daughter of Jessie (?), on 28 June 1907 at Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA.^1,16,17 Colonel John Davis Billings was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1920 US Federal Census for 24 Aldie St, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA. The household included Katherine L Billings, Samuel C Billings, Roger Billings and Jesse W Billings.¹⁸
Colonel John Davis Billings was principal at a school on 27 January 1920.¹⁶ He was listed as the Head of the Household in the 1930 US Federal Census for 10 Worcester St, Belmont, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA. The household included Katherine L Billings, Samuel C Billings and Jesse W Billings.¹⁹
Colonel John Davis Billings died on 28 August 1933 at Belmont, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA, at age 90.¹

     Mary P C Whitney was born on 12 March 1849 at Milford, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA, daughter of Rev. Daniel Sanderson Whitney and Hannah Sophia Phillips Cotton.^4,3 She married Colonel John Davis Billings, son of Samuel Billings and Dorcas Clark, on 24 November 1870 at Southborough, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA.^1,5,3 Mary P C Billings was listed as the wife of Colonel John Davis Billings in the 1900 US Federal Census for 17 Perry St, Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA.⁶ Mary P C Whitney had two children, one still living by 9 June 1900.⁷ She died on 18 May at Massachusetts Homeopathic Hospital, Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA.⁸

     Katherine L Wight was born between January 1878 and April 1878 at Massachusetts, USA.^4,5 She was the daughter of Jessie (?)⁶ Katherine L Wight married Colonel John Davis Billings, son of Samuel Billings and Dorcas Clark, on 28 June 1907 at Cambridge, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA.^1,7,8 Katherine L Billings was listed as the wife of Colonel John Davis Billings in the 1920 US Federal Census for 24 Aldie St, Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA.⁹ Katherine L Billings was listed as the wife of Colonel John Davis Billings in the 1930 US Federal Census for 10 Worcester St, Belmont, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA.¹⁰ Katherine L Wight was left a widow by the death of Colonel John Davis Billings on 28 August 1933.¹ Katherine L Wight lived at Belmont, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA, in December 1938.¹

     Matilda C Billings may have been known as Mary A.² She was born between June 1846 and June 1847 at Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.^1,3 She was the daughter of Samuel Billings and Dorcas Clark.^1,2 Matilda C Billings was listed in the household of Samuel Billings in the 1850 US Federal Census for Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.⁴ Matilda C Billings died on 4 November 1858 at Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.¹

     Susan Amanda Billings was born on 1 January 1845 at Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.^1,4,5 She was the daughter of Samuel Billings and Dorcas Clark.^1,3,6,2 Susan Amanda Billings was listed in the household of Samuel Billings in the 1850 US Federal Census for Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.⁷ Susan Amanda Billings was listed in the household of Samuel Billings in the 1860 US Federal Census for Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.⁸ Susan Amanda Billings married Joseph W Willis before 1871.^1,9 Susan Amanda Willis was listed as the daughter of Samuel Billings in the 1900 US Federal Census for Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.¹⁰ Susan Amanda Billings had one child, still living by 7 June 1900.³ She died on 23 September 1918 at age 73.¹

     Joseph W Willis was born in April 1838 at England.³ He immigrated to USA in 1843.² He lived at Roxbury, Suffolk County, Massachusetts, USA, before 1871.¹ He married Susan Amanda Billings, daughter of Samuel Billings and Dorcas Clark, before 1871.^1,4 Joseph W Willis was naturalized before 1 June 1900.² He was listed as the son-in-law of Samuel Billings in the 1900 US Federal Census for Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA.⁵ Joseph W Willis was a brass founder (moulder) at Canton, Norfolk County, Massachusetts, USA, on 7 June 1900.²