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Samuel Billings

Birth : 27 Mar 1798 Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island, USA
Death : 25 Nov 1860 Barrington, Bristol County, Rhode Island, USA
Burial : Grace Church Cemetery, Providence, Providence County, USA
Coordinate : 41.8112793, -71.4222565
Description :

Spouse: Mary (Yates) Billings

Carol Wilson (#48366792)
Bio provided by 3rd great grandson L. Alexander Wilson and Carol Wilson.

As a young lad Samuel was “bound out” as an apprentice to tobacconists John Ferguson and Sons of Newport to learn the trade. However, according to Newport Town Council records Samuel’s mother Mary “Polly” Murphy Billings later spoke to the council because the young Fergusons had left the state and the old gentleman Ferguson “knew nothing about the business.” Apparently, the council concurred because on 23 May 1814, Samuel was discharged from the apprenticeship.

He must have learned the trade somehow because later... Read More

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Samuel Billings's memorial?

    Samuel Billings's memorial is located at: Grace Church Cemetery, Providence, Providence County, USA.

  • When did Samuel Billings death?

    Samuel Billings death on 25 Nov 1860 in Barrington, Bristol County, Rhode Island, USA

  • Where are the coordinates of the Samuel Billings's memorial?

    Latitude: 41.8112793
    Longitude: -71.4222565

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

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Mary Yates Billings

(1805 - 1892)

Siblings

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Mary M. Billings Hanes

(1796 - 1855)

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Eliza Billings Hall

(1800 - 1883)

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Abby Billings Hall

(1802 - 1895)

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Edward Billings

(1806 - 1840)

Children

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Grace Church Cemetery
Providence, Providence County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8112793, -71.4222565

2. Captain Richard Hoyle Lot (Defunct)
Providence, Providence County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8051150, -71.4198730

3. Old Burial Ground
Providence, Providence County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8048060, -71.4196410

4. West Burial Ground (Defunct)
Providence, Providence County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8161920, -71.4143700

5. Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul
Providence, Providence County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8188900, -71.4163700

6. First Congregational Society Cemetery (Defunct)
Providence, Providence County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8200960, -71.4141780

7. Locust Grove Cemetery
Providence, Providence County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7997017, -71.4263992

8. Sayles-Payne Lot
Providence, Providence County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7979740, -71.4293630

9. James Harris Lot
Cranston, Providence County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8029870, -71.4395230

10. Resolved Waterman Lot
Johnston, Providence County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8165090, -71.4448440

11. Tillinghast Lot
Providence, Providence County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8205109, -71.4019928

12. Plain Farm Burying Ground (Defunct)
Providence, Providence County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8086780, -71.4479800

13. Governor Nicholas Cooke Lot (Defunct)
Providence, Providence County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8205880, -71.3992760

14. Annmary Brown Memorial
Providence, Providence County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8243000, -71.4025800

15. Captain John Pitcher Lot
Cranston, Providence County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7998000, -71.4444000

16. Roger Williams Burial Ground (Defunct)
Providence, Providence County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8302540, -71.4108870

17. Wamsley Lot
Providence, Providence County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7929720, -71.4078750

18. Colonel Richard Fenner Lot (Defunct)
Cranston, Providence County, USA
Coordinate: 41.7975890, -71.4443760

19. Roger Williams Memorial
Providence, Providence County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8298607, -71.4072189

20. Arnold-Tillinghast Burial Ground (Defunct)
Providence, Providence County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8218700, -71.3965980

21. Saint Johns Cemetery
Providence, Providence County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8313065, -71.4099197

22. Prospect Terrace Park
Providence, Providence County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8308060, -71.4070350

23. Waterman Lot (Defunct)
Providence, Providence County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8219670, -71.4499290

24. Charles Brown Lot (Defunct)
Cranston, Providence County, USA
Coordinate: 41.8104610, -71.4541130