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     Mary Ann Bilbie was born in December 1826 at Virginia.¹ She married Miles H. Bland on 9 September 1848. Mary Ann Bilbie died after June 1900 at Fayette Co. (probably), OH.

     Sarah Belle Bilbro married James Sherman Ellis.

     John F. Bilderbach was born in January 1878 at Ohio.¹ He married Mittie Gertrude Roush, daughter of Noah J. Roush and Rebecca Hart, circa June 1899.¹

     Francis Edmund Bilek was born on 7 June 1929 at Holyoke, Hampden Co., MA. He married Sophie Edna Zalewski. Francis Edmund Bilek died on 21 April 2006 at Brockton, Plymouth Co., MA, at age 76. He was buried in April 2006 at Melrose Cemetery, Brockton, Plymouth Co., MA, Findagrave #25351672.

     John Biles was born on 17 December 1863. He married Maude Ellen Bedford. John Biles died on 8 July 1908 at Taney Co., MO, at age 44. He was buried in July 1908 at Vanzandt Cemetery, Kirbyville, Taney Co., MO, Find A Grave Memorial# 6084922.

     Mae A. Biles was born on 3 August 1894 at Oklahoma. She was the daughter of John Biles and Maude Ellen Bedford. Mae A. Biles married Francis Elisha Snapp, son of Robert Grant Snapp and Lydia Ann Rider. Mae A. Biles died on 23 January 1976 at Merced, Merced Co., CA, at age 81. She was buried in January 1976 at Winton Cemetery, Merced, Merced Co., CA, Find A Grave Memorial# 87036334.

     Osie Biles married William Herndon.

     Mary Ann Bilger was born circa 1894 at Pennsylvania; daughter of Hiram M. and Hannah B. (Bright) Bilger.² She married William Henry Ritter, son of John Martin Ritter and Mary Booz Price.¹ Mary Ann Bilger died on 12 October 1969. She was buried in October 1969 at Fairview Cemetery, Macungie, Lehigh Co., PA, Findagrave #151128495.

     Tamzin Pearl Bill was born on 4 October 1889. She married William Wesley Walk, son of Joseph Lane Walk and Anna Rebecca Stevens, in 1909 at Harrison Co., IN. Tamzin Pearl Bill was buried in 1987 at Bethlehem Cemetery, Crandall, Harrison Co., IN. She died on 1 September 1987 at New Salisbury, Harrison Co., IN, at age 97.

     William E. Bill was born on 5 May 1901 at Keyser, Mineral Co., WV. He married Mary Frances Foland. William E. Bill died on 8 March 1992 at Keyser, Mineral Co., WV, at age 90. He was buried in March 1992 at Quees Meadow Point Cemetery, Keyser, Mineral Co., WV, Findagrave #102991983.

     Wilma Bill was born on 22 April 1925. She was the daughter of William E. Bill and Mary Frances Foland. Wilma Bill married Jack Price Emmert, son of Harry D. Emmert and Mazie E. Price, in 1945. Wilma Bill died on 21 January 2005 at Lakeland Regional Medical Center, Lakeland, Polk Co., FL, at age 79. She was buried in January 2005 at Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Frederick, Frederick Co., MD, Findagrave #91410405.

     Louis S. Billard married Margaret C. (?).¹

     Lulu S. Billard was born on 21 October 1875.¹ She was the daughter of Louis S. Billard and Margaret C. (?)¹ Lulu S. Billard married Eugene P. Balderston, son of Thomas M. Balderston and Rebecca Price Bach, on 12 June 1898, Ceremony by Rev. Gibson.¹ Lulu S. Billard died on 8 June 1912 at age 36.¹

     John Almon Billey was born on 4 January 1884 at Mississippi.¹ He married Louisa Margaret McClure. John Almon Billey lived on 5 January 1920 at Caney Twp., Atoka Co., OK, farming.¹ He died.
Note: John Billey was listed as full blood member of the Choctaw tribe on the 1903 listing, Native American Citizens and Freedmen of Five Civilized Tribes, 1895-1914 (ancestry.com).

     Rayson John Billey was born on 18 June 1918 at Oklahoma.¹ He was the son of John Almon Billey and Louisa Margaret McClure. Rayson John Billey began military service on 16 September 1940 at McAlester, Pittsburg Co., OK, Enlisted, Army National Guard, PFC. He began military service WW II service, U.S. Army. He died on 15 October 1989 at age 71 dates per SSDI. He was buried in October 1989 at Keota Cemetery, Keota, Haskell Co., OK, Findagrave #59864840.

     Ida Alice Billig was born on 25 October 1877 at Ogle Co., IL. She was the daughter of John Billig and Elizabeth A. Eyrick. Ida Alice Billig married Albert W. Wendle, son of Lorenzo Washington Wendle and Mary A. Hays, in 1901 at Ogle Co., IL, no children. Ida Alice Billig died on 15 September 1952 at age 74. She was buried in September 1952 at Fairmount Cemetery, Polo, Ogle Co., IL, Findagrave #87685476.

     John Billig was born on 12 July 1849. He married Elizabeth A. Eyrick on 11 December 1873 at Stephenson Co., IL. John Billig lived on 21 June 1880 at Forreston, Ogle Co., IL, day laborer.¹ He died on 26 March 1924 at age 74. He was buried in March 1924 at White Oak Cemetery, Forreston, Ogle Co., IL, Findagrave #40262274.

     Albert Eugene Billings was born on 2 May 1908 at Keokuk, Lee Co., IA. He was the son of Emmett Frank Billings and Mary Ellen Rains. Albert Eugene Billings married Dorothy Lucille McCoy, daughter of Oscar Bennett McCoy and Nettie Mae Ashley, on 17 January 1936 at Keokuk, Lee Co., IA. Albert Eugene Billings died on 21 October 1982 at Keokuk, Lee Co., IA, at age 74. He was buried in October 1982 at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Keokuk, Lee Co., IA, Findagrave #98862508.

     Blanche Belle Billings was born on 4 December 1887 at Colorado. She was the daughter of Edward H. Billings and Frances B. Barber. Blanche Belle Billings married Herman Emmert Spanogle, son of Andrew J. Spanogle and Sarah Catherine Stover, between April 1909 and April 1910, April 1910 federal census shows married "0" years. Blanche Belle Billings died on 2 August 1958 at Truth or Consequences, Sierra Co., NM, at age 70.

     Charles Wayne Billings was born on 23 October 1941 at Keokuk, Lee Co., IA. He was the son of Albert Eugene Billings and Dorothy Lucille McCoy. Charles Wayne Billings began military service Vietnam War service, Sp.4, U.S. Army. He died on 29 September 2009 at Kansas City, Jackson Co., MO, at age 67 Obituary (Findagrave.com):

Charles “Wayne” Billings, 67, a former Keokuk resident, died Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009, at his home in Kansas City, North, Mo.

He was born on Oct. 23, 1941, in Keokuk, the son of Albert and Dorothy McCoy Billings.

He was a veteran of the United States Army and was employed for many years as a die-cutter at Van Guard Packaging.

He enjoying watching NASCAR races.

Survivors include: a son, Brad (Debbie) Billings of Arlington, Wash; a daughter, Michele Billings of Kansas City; two grandchildren, Camron Billings of Arlington and Mackenzie Billings of Kansas City, North; a long time companion, Margaret Giordano of the home and her children, Jessica Myers of Kansas City, Mo., and Paul Eicholz of Kansas City; three brothers, Jim (Judy) Billings, Oscar (Carol Sue) Billings and Ken Billings, all of Keokuk; four sisters, Janet Rossi of Warrenton, Virginia (Carroll) Mary Smith of Danville, Jean (John) Logsdon of Argyle and Kathy (Jim) Young of Burlington; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Ed.

A private family committal service will take place in Keokuk at a later date.

He was buried in October 2009 at Keokuk National Cemetery, Keokuk, Lee Co., MO, Findagrave #142075500.

     Edward Eugene Billings was born on 15 December 1942 at Keokuk, Lee Co., IA. He was the son of Albert Eugene Billings and Dorothy Lucille McCoy. Edward Eugene Billings died on 26 May 1959 at Ft. Madison, Lee Co., IA, at age 16. He was buried in May 1959 at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Keokuk, Lee Co., IA, Findagrave #98862543.

     Edward H. Billings was born on 21 January 1854 at England date per headstone. 1900 census of Mineral County, Colorado, shows 1855. He married Frances B. Barber on 23 October 1884 at Adams Co., IL. Edward H. Billings lived on 19 June 1900 at Creede, Mineral Co., CO, miner in silver mine. Marital status shows "M", but Fannie was already remarried to Charles P. Pfeiffer and living in Denver.¹ He died on 14 September 1936 at Collegeville, Saline Co., AR, at age 82

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Benton Courier, Benton, Arkansas, September 17, 1936

Edward H. Billing Dies Suddenly

Edward H. Billing, aged eighty-three years, died suddenly Monday evening, Sept. 14, while milking a cow at the home of his brother, Howard Billing at Collegeville. Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon followed by burial at the Collegeville Cemetery. Services were conducted by Rev. E. C. Brown, of the First Baptist Church of Benton.

He is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Blanche Spangole, of Hot Springs, N. M; two sisters, Mrs. R. S. Howard of Peculiar, Mo., and Mrs. Charles Howard of Moberly, Mo; two brothers, Howard Billing of near Alexander, and Walter Billing of Tulare, California.

He was buried in September 1936 at Collegeville Cemetery, Collegeville, Saline Co., AR, Findagrave #27684338.

     Emmett Frank Billings was born on 2 December 1861 at Wyaconda, Clark Co., MO. He married Mary Ellen Rains on 14 May 1887 at Kahoka, Clark Co., MO. Emmett Frank Billings died on 21 July 1933 at Keokuk, Lee Co., IA, at age 71 Obituary (Findagrave.com):

Keokuk, Iowa, July 25 - Emmett Frank Billings of 1822 Park Street died at St. Joseph's Hospital at 5:30 p.m. yesterday after an illness of seven months. He was taken to the hospital on March 28.
Born in Wyaconda, Missouri on December 2, 1861, he came to Keokuk 36 years ago and was employed as a teamster.
On May 14, 1887, he was united in marriage with Mary Ellen Rains in Kahoka, Missouri. Twelve children were born to this union, six of whom preceded their father in death.
He was a member of the Modern Woodmen.
Surviving him are his wife and four sons and two daughters, Otto, Ray, Francis, and Albert Billings all of Keokuk, Mrs. Inez McDonald and Mrs. Nora Rudd, both of Keokuk. He also leaves a half-sister, Mrs. Georgia Hurdle of LaHarpe, Illinois and five grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at 1 o'clock from the home of the daughter, Mrs. H. McDonald, 1322 Park Street, with the Rev. W. P. Hanson officiating. The pallbearers were William Rader, Edward Lloyd, Joe Moore, Oliver Daughters, and C. Cox. Burial was in the family lot in the Blattner Cemetery at Wyaconda, Missouri. The profusion of flowers testified as to the esteem in which the deceased was held.

He was buried in July 1933 at Blattner Cemetery, Wyaconda, Clark Co., MO, Findagrave #58329599.

     Irving D. Billings was born on 25 September 1888.¹ He was the son of William Billings and Hannah Nelson.¹ Irving D. Billings married Martha Price Anders, daughter of Josiah R. Anders and Elizabeth Swartley Price, on 19 May 1910, No children as of 1926.¹ Irving D. Billings lived at 941 Morris Ave., Topeka, KS.¹

     James Edward Billings was born in June 1919 at AL. He was the son of Robert Billings and Rhoda Byars. James Edward Billings married Genia Estelle Windle, daughter of Thomas Cole Windle and Minnie Estelle Pate. James Edward Billings began military service on 26 June 1944 at Ft. McPherson, Atlanta, GA.

     Robert Billings married Rhoda Byars.

     William Billings married Hannah Nelson.¹

     Archie Thomas Billingsley was born circa 1878 at Clarksville, Montgomery Co., TN. He married Louise Thompson. Archie Thomas Billingsley lived on 19 April 1910 at Reddick Precinct, Marion Co., FL, farming.¹ He died on 24 May 1952 at Alachua Co., FL.

     Robert Henry Billingsley was born on 19 February 1908 at McIntosh, Marion Co., FL, WW II draft registration. 1910 census shows age 1 -- consistent with 1909 birth.¹ He was the son of Archie Thomas Billingsley and Louise Thompson. Robert Henry Billingsley married Helen Lillie Reed, daughter of Henry Clay Reed and Lillie Belle Teeter, on 19 February 1929 at Dade Co., FL. Robert Henry Billingsley lived on 3 April 1940 at Pne Park, Gainesville, Alachua Co., FL, bread salesman, Bell Bakery.² He died on 19 December 1999 at Taos, Taos Co., NM, at age 91.

     Robert Henry Billingsley Jr. was born on 9 April 1930 at Dade Co., FL.¹ He was the son of Robert Henry Billingsley and Helen Lillie Reed.¹ Robert Henry Billingsley Jr. died on 12 February 2005 at Rome, Floyd Co., GA, at age 74.