Legislator Details


Simeon R. Billings
AKA:
Number of sessions served 4
Sessions served
Gender: Male
Age at election: 39

Vital Records Information:

Birth
Date: 3/17/1835
City:
County: Orleans County, NY
Country: US
 
Death
Date: 11/5/1905
City: Richfield, MI
County: Genesee County, MI
Country: US
Type of Burial:
Burial
Date: 11/15/1905
City: Richfield, MI
County: Genesee County, MI
Country: US
Cemetery:

Marital Information:
married Carrie Gray about 1864; children: Bertha(Black); married Nancy R. Ashley, 11/17/1869 in Davison, MI; children: Willie Gray. and Carrie; married Permelia Hinkley, dau. of Harry and Hannah (Stowel) Britherto or Brotherton, 12/30/1903 in Oxford, MI

Number of Children: 3

Background

Religion:
Military Service:
Occupation: farmer, civil engineer
Race: Caucasian or White

Education:
academic education

Biographical Sketch:
Son of Lauren and Roxana (Rexford) Billings. Moved to Michigan in May, 1867. He served in various offices in both New York and Michigan. He was supervisor in Richfield, MI for 3 years and county surveyor for Genesee County for 6 years.

Notable Facts:
In 1871, his farm was awarded the first premium by the agricultural society. Appointed Railroad Commissioner by Gov. Rich.

Sessions Served:

Thirty-First Legislature, 1881-1882
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Agricultural Interests , Saline Interests , State Affairs , Agricultural College , Supplies and Miscellaneous Expenses of the Senate
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Flint
County of Residence Genesee
District: 19
District Description: Genesee County

Date Elected: 11/2/1880
Date Sworn In: 1/5/1881
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Thirtieth Legislature, 1879-1880
Chamber: Senate
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Supplies and Miscellaneous Expenses of the Senate, State Affairs , Agricultural College
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Flint
County of Residence Genesee
District: 19
District Description: Genesee County

Date Elected: 11/5/1878
Date Sworn In: 1/1/1879
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:
Twenty-Ninth Legislature, 1877-1878
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Rules and Joint Rules , State Affairs
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Flint
County of Residence Genesee
District: Genesee 1
District Description: Townships of Argentine, Atlas, Burton, Clayton, Davison, Fenton, Flushing, Gaines, Grand Blanc, Mundy and Richfield

Date Elected: 11/7/1876
Date Sworn In: 1/3/1877
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: See Notes
End of Term Status: Departed

Maritial Status: Married
Notes: Elected to the state senate for the 30th session.
Twenty-Eight Legislature, 1875-1876
Chamber: House
Party: Republican
Committees Served On: Reform School, Public Lands
Postions Held:

City of Residence: Flint
County of Residence Genesee
District: Genesee 3
District Description: Flushing, Forest, Genesee, Montrose, Mount Morris, Richfield, Thetford and Vienna

Date Elected: 11/3/1874
Date Sworn In: 1/6/1875
Date Left Office:

Reason for Leaving Office: N/A
End of Term Status: Re-elected

Maritial Status: Married
Notes:

Bibliography:

Manual 1875 p.109; Manual 1879 p.92, 530; Manual 1881 p. 334, 424; SeekMI; USCen 1870, 1880, 1900; MIMar 1868-1925; MIBiog:1:81;
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