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John Henry Billings
b.22 Dec 1811 Albany Co., New York
d.12 Dec 1874 Saugatuck, Allegan Co., Michigan
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m. 1806
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m. 30 Dec 1830
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m. 22 Jan 1842
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came from Monroe Co., NY to Michigan in 1837 in 1850 MI census, had $300, farmer lived between James McCormick and George Veeder 1850 Michigan, Allegan Co., Manlius, p 14 taken July 29, 1850. The Drowning In the boat: 8 children, 2 women, 3 men Only Hohn H. Billings could swim Drowned: Mary Billings, wife James A. Billings, son, age 10 Hannah M. Billings, daughter, age 6 Mary Elizabeth Billings, daughter, age 1 Mrs. McLaughlin, neighbor. Saved: John H. Billings, father the twins, John Darious & Jonathan Ozius Peter Henry Billings (who held on) 8.5 years McLaughlin children 3 years and 13 months Bodies recovered: Hannah M. Billngs & Mrs. McLaughlin: found that night Mary Billings & James A. Billings: found next day James A. Billings & Babe (Mary Elizabeth) found 3rd day |