Daniel Henry Billinghurst,85,was born in Pittsford,New York; or Brighton, Monroe County, New York .(one source); (another source says); His fathers name is William Billinghusrt,of Brighton,Sussex County ,England,nothing is mentioned about his mothers name.Daniel,was a pioneer of Sheridan Township.The Billinghurst Country School which operated until June 1966,was named after him.He had settled in the area in 1844,and in 1861 purchased a 200 Acre farm along B Drive North,which the School was Located.He served as president of the School Board for many years.There are still many descendants in the United States area today.And many still reside in and around Michigan.Daniel married Jane Elizabeth Hatch,on January 29th,1833.to this union nine children were born,Jennie Minerva Billinghurst;Mary Augusta Billinghurst;William Henry Billinghurst;Edwin D.Billinghurst;Colon C.Billinghurst;Helen M.Billinghurst;Charles Hatch Billinghurst;Ida Malvia Billinghurst; and Frederick E.Billinghurst;Great-Great-Great Grandma,Jane Elizabeth Hatch Billinghurst,passed away on May 25th,1859. so Grandpa married again,October 1st, 1859.To Jane's, sister Lauelia T.Hatch,(more confusion, here as to correct spelling of her first name).And they had two daughters,to this union,Sarah Elizabeth Billinghurst;Hattie A. Billinghurst.Great-Great-Great Billinghurst was a thrifty industrious farmer. He gave all of his numerous family of children a good education,most if not all of them having attended at one time or another,the Seminary or College.His oldest daughter,Jennie Mineva Billinghurst Jay,graduating with the class of 1858.Mr.Daniel Billinghurst's second wife,passed away on October 1893.Daniel Billinghurst passed away on June 30th,1896; at age 85 years,7 months,and 4 days.Submitters,Great Great Great Grandfather,on Maternal side of family.Search goes on for Proof of correct spellings/whereabouts born.