I am trying to find out more regarding my Billings and Crocker relatives. I have posted on Logan Co. site as I know a lot of the info is there, but know Sangamon is also involved. My paternal grandfather: Thomas Jefferson Billings was born 28 June 1850 supposedly in Pike Co. Listed in 1850 Pike Co. census; George Billings 47 born in KY ( don't know if he is related) Jane 46 born in KY Madaline 15 born in IL George W. 12 born in IL John 10 born in IL Thomas Billings 29 born in KY (my great-grandfather) Sarah 27 born in MO Minerva 7 born in IL John 5 born in IL Mag? 3 born in IL Thomas 2/12 born in IL (my grandfather) In same household with Thomas: Achilles Stanly 27 born in Il Louisa I?? 25 born in KY Mary E. 1 born in IL Thomas Billings whom we call Senior is buried in Fancy Creek Cemetery. This info was supplied to me by Eddie Dirks of Logan Co. and a photo was sent to me of the tombstone by Tom Little of Sangamon. Much of the info I have is from Logan Co., but apparently the Billings family was in various counties of IL. I don't know who George Billings listed above is, but would appear to be related. Billings listed in 1880 Logan Co. census include Thomas Jefferson Billings, (my grandfather), Henry Billings listed as a brother in same household. George Billings and family and James Billings and family are listed. I am assuming these were Thomas Jefferson Billings' brothers, as his obit listed George, James, Henry and a Charles as brothers preceding him in death. Also listed in 1880 Logan co. census is Francis Billings and wife Sarah, along with Margaret, 18, Charles, 13. Living with them was Annie Dorsett, 10, a g-dau, and James Dorsett, 8, a g-son. Living with Thomas Jefferson and his family were Fannie Dorsett, 15, a niece, and Charles Dorsett, 13, a nephew. I know that Fannie Dorsett was the daughter of Minerva Billings and Jasper Dorsett. Fannie Dorsett married William Fisher 1887. At the time of her marriage, the marriage license included names of bride and bridegroom parents, including mother's maiden names!! Any help or suggestions welcomed. Trying to trace the elder Thomas back to KY?? Lula Mae Billings Harrison Rt 2 Box 87 Howard, KS 67349 billy@terraworld.net