George was the son of Alvin Billington & Caroline Simmons.
George W. Billington died at his farm home near Washtucna last Thursday afternoon, August 21. His death takes away one of the leading farmers of this county and one who has been a pioneer in the devlopment of the West. He had been suffering with heart trouble since early July and was confined to his bed the past two weeks.
Funeral services were held at the home Sunday noon, conducted by Rev. J.T. Eschelman of Tacoma, Interment took place at the Ritzville cemetery, the Masons having charge of the committal service.
The story of the life of Mr. Billington is the story of those who, leaving th eastern state in early life, moved to the West and contributed their manhood to the development of this great empire. Mr. Billington was born in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, August 30, 1855. In 1873 he came to California, traveling over the recently completed railway to the Pacific. In 1874 he came by boat to Portland. He was united in marriage to Miss Sarah Jane Hodson, September 5, 1878, locating near Centerville.
Mr. Billington became a member of the national guard in 1885, and was successively advance to second lieutenant, first lieutenant and captain. He served on the staff of Gov. Elisha Ferry, the last territorial governor. In 1902 Mr. Billington and his family removed to the southwest part of Adams County, near what later would be established as the town of Othello. In 1911 they removed to the Lind neighborhood and have since resided in that vicinity.
Mr. Billington is survived by his wife, and by three sons and three daughters: Alvin of Lind; Glenn and Garrett of Washtucna; Mrs. C P. Blankenship of Washtucna; Mrs. Ralph Devore of Lind and Miss Ellen, at home. He also leaves two brother and three sisters, residing at a distance. A brother-in-law, W. H. Hodson,of Othello, who was present at the funeral.
A note of interest in this connection is tht just about the hour that the life of Mr. Billington was passing away, a baby boy was born to his daughter, Mr. Devore. Thus it is that the chain of life continues.
The Journa Times August 28, 1924 Courtsey of Sue Gardner & gapwork90
George W. Billington died at his farm home near Washtucna last Thursday afternoon, August 21. His death takes away one of the leading farmers of this county and one who has been a pioneer in the devlopment of the West. He had been suffering with heart trouble since early July and was confined to his bed the past two weeks.
Funeral services were held at the home Sunday noon, conducted by Rev. J.T. Eschelman of Tacoma, Interment took place at the Ritzville cemetery, the Masons having charge of the committal service.
The story of the life of Mr. Billington is the story of those who, leaving th eastern state in early life, moved to the West and contributed their manhood to the development of this great empire. Mr. Billington was born in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, August 30, 1855. In 1873 he came to California, traveling over the recently completed railway to the Pacific. In 1874 he came by boat to Portland. He was united in marriage to Miss Sarah Jane Hodson, September 5, 1878, locating near Centerville.
Mr. Billington became a member of the national guard in 1885, and was successively advance to second lieutenant, first lieutenant and captain. He served on the staff of Gov. Elisha Ferry, the last territorial governor. In 1902 Mr. Billington and his family removed to the southwest part of Adams County, near what later would be established as the town of Othello. In 1911 they removed to the Lind neighborhood and have since resided in that vicinity.
Mr. Billington is survived by his wife, and by three sons and three daughters: Alvin of Lind; Glenn and Garrett of Washtucna; Mrs. C P. Blankenship of Washtucna; Mrs. Ralph Devore of Lind and Miss Ellen, at home. He also leaves two brother and three sisters, residing at a distance. A brother-in-law, W. H. Hodson,of Othello, who was present at the funeral.
A note of interest in this connection is tht just about the hour that the life of Mr. Billington was passing away, a baby boy was born to his daughter, Mr. Devore. Thus it is that the chain of life continues.
The Journa Times August 28, 1924 Courtsey of Sue Gardner & gapwork90
George was the son of Alvin Billington & Caroline Simmons.
George W. Billington died at his farm home near Washtucna last Thursday afternoon, August 21. His death takes away one of the leading farmers of this county and one who has been a pioneer in the devlopment of the West. He had been suffering with heart trouble since early July and was confined to his bed the past two weeks.
Funeral services were held at the home Sunday noon, conducted by Rev. J.T. Eschelman of Tacoma, Interment took place at the Ritzville cemetery, the Masons having charge of the committal service.
The story of the life of Mr. Billington is the story of those who, leaving th eastern state in early life, moved to the West and contributed their manhood to the development of this great empire. Mr. Billington was born in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, August 30, 1855. In 1873 he came to California, traveling over the recently completed railway to the Pacific. In 1874 he came by boat to Portland. He was united in marriage to Miss Sarah Jane Hodson, September 5, 1878, locating near Centerville.
Mr. Billington became a member of the national guard in 1885, and was successively advance to second lieutenant, first lieutenant and captain. He served on the staff of Gov. Elisha Ferry, the last territorial governor. In 1902 Mr. Billington and his family removed to the southwest part of Adams County, near what later would be established as the town of Othello. In 1911 they removed to the Lind neighborhood and have since resided in that vicinity.
Mr. Billington is survived by his wife, and by three sons and three daughters: Alvin of Lind; Glenn and Garrett of Washtucna; Mrs. C P. Blankenship of Washtucna; Mrs. Ralph Devore of Lind and Miss Ellen, at home. He also leaves two brother and three sisters, residing at a distance. A brother-in-law, W. H. Hodson,of Othello, who was present at the funeral.
A note of interest in this connection is tht just about the hour that the life of Mr. Billington was passing away, a baby boy was born to his daughter, Mr. Devore. Thus it is that the chain of life continues.
The Journa Times August 28, 1924 Courtsey of Sue Gardner & gapwork90
George W. Billington died at his farm home near Washtucna last Thursday afternoon, August 21. His death takes away one of the leading farmers of this county and one who has been a pioneer in the devlopment of the West. He had been suffering with heart trouble since early July and was confined to his bed the past two weeks.
Funeral services were held at the home Sunday noon, conducted by Rev. J.T. Eschelman of Tacoma, Interment took place at the Ritzville cemetery, the Masons having charge of the committal service.
The story of the life of Mr. Billington is the story of those who, leaving th eastern state in early life, moved to the West and contributed their manhood to the development of this great empire. Mr. Billington was born in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, August 30, 1855. In 1873 he came to California, traveling over the recently completed railway to the Pacific. In 1874 he came by boat to Portland. He was united in marriage to Miss Sarah Jane Hodson, September 5, 1878, locating near Centerville.
Mr. Billington became a member of the national guard in 1885, and was successively advance to second lieutenant, first lieutenant and captain. He served on the staff of Gov. Elisha Ferry, the last territorial governor. In 1902 Mr. Billington and his family removed to the southwest part of Adams County, near what later would be established as the town of Othello. In 1911 they removed to the Lind neighborhood and have since resided in that vicinity.
Mr. Billington is survived by his wife, and by three sons and three daughters: Alvin of Lind; Glenn and Garrett of Washtucna; Mrs. C P. Blankenship of Washtucna; Mrs. Ralph Devore of Lind and Miss Ellen, at home. He also leaves two brother and three sisters, residing at a distance. A brother-in-law, W. H. Hodson,of Othello, who was present at the funeral.
A note of interest in this connection is tht just about the hour that the life of Mr. Billington was passing away, a baby boy was born to his daughter, Mr. Devore. Thus it is that the chain of life continues.
The Journa Times August 28, 1924 Courtsey of Sue Gardner & gapwork90
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