Billings

(biliŋz)

Billings, Josh (pseud. of Henry Wheeler Shaw) 1818-85; U.S. humorist

city in S Mont., on the Yellowstone River: pop. 90,000

Origin: after F. Billings (1823-90), pres. of Northern Pacific railroad, which founded the town

See Billings in American Heritage Dictionary 4

A city of southern Montana on the Yellowstone River east-southeast of Helena. A trade and manufacturing center, it is the largest city in the state. Population: 100,000.

, Josh

See Henry Wheeler Shaw.

, William 1746-1800.

American composer whose hymns, including “Chester,” were among the most popular and influential musical works composed in early America.

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