From the book History of Walworth County Wisconsin, by Albert Clayton Beckwith, 
publ. 1912 - Page 492
 
SETH M. BILLINGS was born at Rutland, Vermont, in 1814; married Lena MARKEL 
February 16, 1855; came to Whitewater in 1839; chosen sheriff in 1860; enrolled 
the men of the county liable to military service, in 1863, died at Whitewater, 
January 18, 1880.  A daughter, Mary E., was wife of Charles Morris BLACKMAN; a 
son, Henry M., married Emma Pamela, daughter of Colonel ELDERKIN.  Sheriff 
BILLINGS, though not above medium height and build, was resolute in performance 
of official duty.  He was an upright and intelligent citizen.

Submitted By:  Carol
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