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Elsie "Essie" Clara Billings 1862–1940 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 05 October 1862

Birth Location: Eau Galle, Dunn County, Wisconsin, USA

Death Date: 23 February 1940

Death Location: Los Angeles, California, USA

Father: Charles Billings

Mother: Mary Harding

Spouse(s): Harry Gardner

Children(s): Joseph Gardner, Kathleen Gardner

In 1862, Elsie "Essie" Clara Billings entered the world in Eau Galle, Dunn County, Wisconsin, USA, born to Charles Billings And Mary Harding. In 1880, Elsie "Essie" Clara Billings resided in Eau Galle, Dunn, Wisconsin, USA. In 1881, Elsie "Essie" Clara Billings resided in Menomonie, Wisconsin, USA. Elsie "Essie" Clara Billings married Harry H Gardner, and had children including Joseph Lisle Gardner, Kathleen A Gardner. Elsie "Essie" Clara Billings passed away in 1940 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1862, Elsie "Essie" Clara Billings entered the world in Eau Galle, Dunn County, Wisconsin, USA, born to Charles Billings And Mary Harding.
  • In 1880, Elsie "Essie" Clara Billings resided in Eau Galle, Dunn, Wisconsin, USA.
  • In 1881, Elsie "Essie" Clara Billings resided in Menomonie, Wisconsin, USA.
  • Elsie "Essie" Clara Billings married Harry H Gardner, and had children including Joseph Lisle Gardner, Kathleen A Gardner.
  • Elsie "Essie" Clara Billings passed away in 1940 in Los Angeles, California, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Charles Billings
1808–1872
Birth Location: Vermont
CB
Mary Harding
1819–1900
Birth Location: Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
MH

Spouses(s)

Harry Gardner
1859–1918
Birth Location: Wisconsin, United States
HG

Children(s)

Joseph Gardner
1886–1963
Birth Location: Chippewa Falls, Chippewa County, Wisconsin, USA
JG
Kathleen Gardner
1888–1967
Birth Location: Wisconsin
KG

Elsie Billings's Ancestors

Self
Elsie Billings
1862–1940
Birth Place: Eau Galle, Dunn County, Wisconsin, USA
Parents
Charles Billings
1808–1872
Vermont
Mary Harding
1819–1900
Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Elsie Billings's Descendants

1.
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Elsie ("Essie" Clara) Billings (05 October 1862–23 February 1940) m. Harry (H) Gardner (1859–BET. 1918 - 1938)
  1. 1. Joseph (Lisle) Gardner 1886–1963 m. Ethel Harrison 1887–1966
    1. 1. Winton (Talbot) Gardner 1915–1915
  2. 2. Kathleen (A.) Gardner 1888–1967 m. Wilbert (John) Geisinger 1863–1952

Elsie Billings's Timeline

16 Records

1862
05 October 1862
Birth of Elsie "Essie" Clara Billings in Eau Galle, Dunn County, Wisconsin, USA
Eau Galle, Dunn County, Wisconsin, USA
1880
1880
Age 18
Elsie "Essie" Clara Billings resided here in Eau Galle, Dunn, Wisconsin, USA
Eau Galle, Dunn, Wisconsin, USA
1881
19 Nov 1881
Age 19
Elsie "Essie" Clara Billings resided here in Menomonie, Wisconsin, USA
Menomonie, Wisconsin, USA
1895
1895
Age 33
Elsie "Essie" Clara Billings resided here in Duluth Ward 8, St Louis, Minnesota, USA
Duluth Ward 8, St Louis, Minnesota, USA
1900
1900
Age 38
Elsie "Essie" Clara Billings resided here in Duluth Ward 8, Saint Louis, Minnesota, USA
Duluth Ward 8, Saint Louis, Minnesota, USA
1910
1910
Age 48
Elsie "Essie" Clara Billings resided here in Spokane Ward 3, Spokane, Washington
Spokane Ward 3, Spokane, Washington
1913
1913
Age 51
Elsie "Essie" Clara Billings resided here in Spokane, Washington, USA
Spokane, Washington, USA
1917
1917
Age 55
Elsie "Essie" Clara Billings resided here in Portland, Oregon, USA
Portland, Oregon, USA
1918
1918
Age 56
Elsie "Essie" Clara Billings resided here in Portland, Oregon, USA
Portland, Oregon, USA
1920
1920
Age 58
Elsie "Essie" Clara Billings resided here in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon
Portland, Multnomah, Oregon
1926
1926
Age 64
Elsie "Essie" Clara Billings resided here in Long Beach, California, USA
Long Beach, California, USA
1928
1928
Age 66
Elsie "Essie" Clara Billings resided here in Long Beach, California, USA
Long Beach, California, USA
1930
1930
Age 68
Elsie "Essie" Clara Billings resided here in Long Beach, Los Angeles, California, USA
Long Beach, Los Angeles, California, USA
1933
1933
Age 71
Elsie "Essie" Clara Billings resided here in Long Beach, California, USA
Long Beach, California, USA
1936
1936
Age 74
Elsie "Essie" Clara Billings resided here in Los Angeles, California, USA
Los Angeles, California, USA
1940
23 February 1940
Age 78
Death of Elsie "Essie" Clara Billings in Los Angeles, California, USA
Los Angeles, California, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 05 October 1862
    Event Place: Eau Galle, Dunn County, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Minnesota, U.S., Territorial and State Censuses, 1849-1905
    [2] California Death Index, Date: 1940-02-23
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: T625_1501; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 108; Image: 595.
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Long Beach, Los Angeles, California; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 1100; FHL microfilm: 2339864
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Eau Galle, Dunn, Wisconsin; Roll: 1424; Page: 267B; Enumeration District: 150
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Duluth Ward 8, Saint Louis, Minnesota; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0291
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Spokane Ward 3, Spokane, Washington; Roll: T624_1670; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0176; Image: 1202; FHL microfilm: 1375683.
    [8] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Long Beach Press-Telegram; Publication Date: 24 Feb 1940; Publication Place: Long Beach, California, USA; ,0.35566992,0.6173409,0.4629563&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Eau Galle, Dunn, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Eau Galle, Dunn, Wisconsin; Roll: 1424; Page: 267B; Enumeration District: 150

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 19 Nov 1881
    Event Place: Menomonie, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: Wisconsin, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, The Dunn County News; Publication Date: 19 Nov 1881; Publication Place: Menomonie, Wisconsin, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1895
    Event Place: Duluth Ward 8, St Louis, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: Minnesota, U.S., Territorial and State Censuses, 1849-1905

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Duluth Ward 8, Saint Louis, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Duluth Ward 8, Saint Louis, Minnesota; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0291

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Spokane Ward 3, Spokane, Washington
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Spokane Ward 3, Spokane, Washington; Roll: T624_1670; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0176; Image: 1202; FHL microfilm: 1375683.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1913
    Event Place: Spokane, Washington, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917
    Event Place: Portland, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1918
    Event Place: Portland, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: T625_1501; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 108; Image: 595.

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1926
    Event Place: Long Beach, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1928
    Event Place: Long Beach, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Long Beach, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Long Beach, Los Angeles, California; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 1100; FHL microfilm: 2339864

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1933
    Event Place: Long Beach, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1936
    Event Place: Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: California, Voter Registrations, 1900-1968, California State Library; Sacramento, California; Great Register of Voters, 1900-1968

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 24 Feb 1940
    Event Place: Long Beach, California
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Press-Telegram - 24 Feb 1940 - Page 5, Obituary for ESSIE G GARDNER 24 Feb 1940

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Long Beach, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Long Beach Press-Telegram; Publication Date: 24 Feb 1940; Publication Place: Long Beach, California, USA; ,0.35566992,0.6173409,0.4629563&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 February 1940
    Event Place: Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] California Death Index, Date: 1940-02-23
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Long Beach Press-Telegram; Publication Date: 24 Feb 1940; Publication Place: Long Beach, California, USA; ,0.35566992,0.6173409,0.4629563&xid=3355
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