Working-Class New Yorkers

Selinda Billings

Selinda Billings, born around 1812, first appeared in the 1850 U.S. Census in Beekmantown, Clinton County, New York. She was ...

Peter Billings

Peter Billings first appeared in the 1830 U.S. Census in Jay, Essex County, New York, living in a household of ...

Mary Billings

Mary Billings was the youngest child in the family when the 1880 U.S. Census came out.  She was 8 months ...

Martin Billings

Martin Billings was 38 years old in the 1880 U.S. Census.  He was born about 1842 in New York.  His ...

George Billings

George Billings only showed up in the U.S. Census one time in 1880.  He was born about 1836 and his ...

Elisha Billings

Elisha Billings was born around 1835 in New York to free Black parents. He first appeared in the 1840 U.S. ...

Anne Billings

Annie Billings was born around 1867 or 1868, likely in Vermont, though her birthplace was also listed as New York ...

Alvin Billings

Alvin Billings, born around 1833, was a Black farmer residing in Altona, New York. His only known historical record appears ...

Jaqcal's Info

Working-Class New Yorkers of color of the 18th – 21th century have impacted various cultures today in New York and across the country, and their cultural contributions are both powerful and noteworthy.

Therefore, here at Jaqcal’s Info, it is our mission to provide you with in-depth stories that accurately portray the lives of various working-class people of color of New York that history has buried.

About Jaqcal's Info

I present thrilling stories about real working-class New Yorkers who have contributed this our country’s history. These were people who were predominantly people of color and worked hard and made many valuable contributions during the time that they lived: in the 18th century, 19th century, and 20th century.
Their lives and contributions are still relevant today!