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Frederick Billings embodied the ethos of conservation stewardship that developed with the progress-driven spirit of the late 19th century industrial age. A native of Royalton, Vermont who grew up nearby in Woodstock, Billings served briefly in the office of the Vermont Governor as a young man.
- Frederick Billings
Date of Death: September 30, 1890. Place of Burial:...
- Frederick Billings
26. Feb. 2015 · A Vermont lawyer who made his fortune in San Francisco during the 1850's Gold Rush, Frederick Billings had seen first hand the amazing natural wilderness of this country; he also saw the damage cause by overuse and exploitation.
Clip. Bookmark To MyC-SPAN. Clipping Guide. Kevin Kooistra talked about the life of Frederick Billings, a gold rush lawyer, railroad magnate, and conservationist. Frederick Billings is the...
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To recognize and interpret the contributions of Frederick Billings, conservationist, pioneer in reforestation and scientific farm management, lawyer, philanthropist, and railroad builder, who extended the principles of land management introduced by Marsh;
Frederick H. Billings (September 27, 1823 – September 30, 1890) was an American lawyer, financier, and politician. He is known for his legal work on land claims during the early years of California's statehood and his presidency of the Northern Pacific Railway from 1879 to 1881.
Frederick Billings embodied the ethos of conservation stewardship that developed with the progress-driven spirit of the late 19th century industrial age. A native of Royalton, Vermont who grew up...
