Ray
Vaughn
Billings
Born in DeKalb, Tennessee, United States
Ancestors 
Son of Isaac Newton Billings
and Mary Jane Steel
Brother of
William F. Billings, Sarah Louisa Billings, George Douglas Billings, Mary Alice Billings, Rachel Helen Billings, Felix Billings, Peter Turney Billings, Callie Pearlee Billings, Hattie Billings and Hannah Davis Billings
Husband of
Clara W (Felts) Billings
— married
7 Jul 1918 in DeKalb, Tennessee, United States
Father of
Odene (Billings) Prater
Died
at age 69
in Smithville, DeKalb, Tennessee, United States
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Biography
Ray Billings was born in Appalachia, in Tennessee.
This profile is part of the Billings Name Study.
Ray Vaughn Billings was born on February 17, 1887 in DeKalb, Tennessee, United States, son of Isaac Newton Billings (1852–1917) and Mary Jane Steel (1856–1927).
Ray (31) married Clara W Felts (19) (born on September 1, 1898 in DeKalb; daughter of Hembrook Columbus Felts and Mary Caldonia (Young) Felts) on July 7, 1918 in DeKalb. [1]
In the 1900 census Ray (age 13) was the son of Isaac N Billings in Ashland, Saunders, Nebraska, United States.[2] Isaac N Billings 49, wife Mary J Billings 46, son William F Billings 26, daughter Sarah L Billings 24, son George D Billings 22, daughter Mary A Billings 19, daughter Rachel H Billings 16, son Ray V Billings 13, son Felix Billings 10, son Peter T Billings 7, daughter Callie P Billings 5, servant Price Hudleston 35.
In the 1910 census Rhea (age 22) was the single son of Isaac N Billings in Civil District 14, DeKalb, Tennessee, United States.[3] Isaac N Billings 58, wife Mary J Billings 56, daughter V Sarah Billings 30, son Rhea V Billings 22, son Peter Billings 16, daughter Callie Billings 14, daughter Hanna Billings 10.
Ray was in a military record in 1917-1918 in DeKalb, Tennessee, United States.[4]
In the 1920 census Ray (age 32) was the married head of household in Civil District 14, DeKalb, Tennessee, United States.[5] Ray V Billings 32, wife Clara Billings 21, son Cecil E Billings 0.
In the 1930 census Ray (age 43) was the married head of household in District 14, DeKalb, Tennessee, United States.[6] Ray Billings 43, wife Clara Billings 31, son Ernest Billings 10, daughter Helon Billings 8, son Melvon Billings 6, daughter Alma Billings 4, daughter Odene Billings 2, son Claud Billings 0.
In the 1940 census Ray (age 53) was the married head of household in Civil District 14, DeKalb, Tennessee, United States.[7] Ray V Billings 53, wife Clara J Billings 41, son Earnest Billings 20, daughter Ellen Billings 18, son Melvin Billings 16, daughter Alma Billings 14, daughter Odene Billings 12, son Claude Billings 10, son Ray V Billings 2.
In the 1950 census Ray (age 63) was the married head of household in DeKalb, Tennessee, United States.[8] Ray V Billings 63 years, wife Clara W Billings 51 years, daughter Alma C Billings 24 years, daughter Odene Billings 22 years, son Claud K Billings 20 years, son Ray Billings, V Jr 12 years.
Ray died on June 28, 1956 in Smithville, DeKalb, aged 69. He was buried in Billings Cemetery, DeKalb County, Tennessee.[9][10]
Sources
- ↑
Marriage:
"Tennessee State Marriage Index, 1780-2002"
citing p. 202, DeKalb, Tennessee, United States, Tennessee State Library and Archives, Nashville, Tennessee
FamilySearch Record: VNHW-2KT (accessed 20 August 2023)
Ray Billings marriage to Clera Phelps on 7 Jul 1918 in DeKalb, Tennessee, United States. - ↑
1900 Census:
"United States Census, 1900"
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 81; Digital film/folder number: 004120379; FHL microfilm: 1240939; Image number: 461; Sheet number: 17; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N00866-3
FamilySearch Record: M319-MCK (accessed 20 August 2023)
FamilySearch Image: S3HY-6Q57-V6H
Ray V Billings (13), single son, in household of Isaac N Billings (49) in Ashland, Saunders, Nebraska, United States. Born in Tennessee. - ↑
1910 Census:
"United States Census, 1910"
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T624; Digital film/folder number: 004985553; FHL microfilm: 1375510; Image number: 599; Sheet number: 6; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03633-7
FamilySearch Record: MGFM-MLP (accessed 20 August 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GT85-WQV
Rhea V Billings (22), single son, in household of Isaac N Billings (58) in Civil District 14, DeKalb, Tennessee, United States. Born in Tennessee. - ↑
Military:
"United States World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918"
citing Affiliate Publication Title: World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards; Affiliate Publication Number: M1509; Digital film/folder number: 005152393; FHL microfilm: 1852979
FamilySearch Record: KZ6H-XY2 (accessed 20 August 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GYTN-9HSN Image number 02244
Name: Ray Vaughn Billings; Military Draft Registration Date: from 1917 to 1918; Military Draft Registration Place: DeKalb, Tennessee, United States; Birth Date: 17 Feb 1887; Birth Place: DeKalb, Tennessee, United States; Citizenship Place: United States; Race: White. - ↑
1920 Census:
"United States Census, 1920"
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Line: 7; Digital film/folder number: 004968789; FHL microfilm: 1821737; Image number: 361; Sheet number: 11; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03110-1
FamilySearch Record: MNPL-LD4 (accessed 20 August 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RXB-H68
Ray V Billings (32), married head of household in Civil District 14, DeKalb, Tennessee, United States. Born in Tennessee. - ↑
1930 Census:
"United States Census, 1930"
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T626; Line: 89; Digital film/folder number: 004953894; FHL microfilm: 2341978; Image number: 1121; Sheet number: 4; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03692-7
FamilySearch Record: SPWL-Z2K (accessed 20 August 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RCX-J4K
Ray Billings (43), married head of household in District 14, DeKalb, Tennessee, United States. Born in Tennessee. - ↑
1940 Census:
"United States Census, 1940"
citing enumeration district (ED) 21-17, sheet 2A, line 13, family 20, Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital publication T627. Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 - 2007, RG 29. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012, roll 3887
FamilySearch Record: K44G-3LJ (accessed 20 August 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-89M1-8F9C
Ray V Billings (53), married head of household in Civil District 14, DeKalb, Tennessee, United States. Born in Tennessee. - ↑
1950 Census:
"United States 1950 Census"
citing Page: 11; Line: 2; Digital film/folder number: 108975900; Image number: 12
FamilySearch Record: 6FS9-K685 (accessed 20 August 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 3QHN-PQHW-GX4W
Ray V Billings (63), married head of household in DeKalb, Tennessee, United States. Born in Tennessee. - ↑
Death:
"Tennessee Deaths, 1914-1966"
citing Digital film/folder number: 007552311; FHL microfilm: 001708766; Record number: 5615277
FamilySearch Record: QKM9-J89T (accessed 20 August 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 3QSQ-G9D2-L7LM Image number 01915
Ray Vaughn Billings death 28 Jun 1956 (age 69), son of Issac Newton Billings & Mary Steele, husband of Clara Felts Billings, in Smithville, DeKalb, Tennessee, United States. - ↑
Memorial:
Find a Grave (has image)
Find A Grave: Memorial #93921561 (accessed 20 August 2023)
Memorial page for Ray Vaughn Billings Sr. (17 Feb 1887-28 Jun 1956), citing Billings Cemetery, Smithville, DeKalb County, Tennessee, USA; Maintained by PAllred (contributor 48048940).
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