Selinda Billings, born around 1812, first appeared in the 1850 U.S. Census in Beekmantown, Clinton County, New York. She was listed as Black, a pauper, and possibly born in Ireland (though “United States” was noted in brackets). She lived with 80-year-old Jenny Terk—likely her mother or grandmother—and her 11-year-old son, Charles Billings. Their family name was originally York.
By 1870, Selinda was 57 and living in Williston, Chittenden County, Vermont, with the Black Langley family. She was unable to read or write and no occupation was listed.
No record of her death has been found, and additional research is needed.