Born unknown; died unknown; parents unknown
Married: Manda Burris/Burres/Brrows, born Union Co., GA
Children:
1. Mary Jane Willis, born 3 Dec 1868 (age 12 in Perry Co., ARK. 1880 Census); Married 1892, Little River Co., ARK to Joseph Henry Smith. Moved to Indian Territory, now Oklahoma.
2. Milly Willis, Age 7 in 1880 Perry Co., ARK Census
3. William Willis, Age 4 in 1880 Perry Co., ARK Census
Note: 1880 Perry Co., ARK Census shows Manda Willis, 18 as head of household.

WALKER OLANDO WILLIS (1878-1950)
Submitted by Puah
puah@manydaughters.com

Born 24 Feb 1878; died 9 July 1950; son of Daniel Richard Willis and Elizabeth Rebecca Liles. (See Daniel Richard Willis, 1848-1923).
Married 1): 10 June 1900 to Bessie Elizabeth McMackin; born 13 April, 1882; died 1 April 1979.
Children:
1. Harry Mac Willis, born 1 March 1902; died 4 Nov 1994
2. Wylie Richard Willis born 26 May 1906.
3. Lola Elizabeth Willis, born 7 Sept 1911.
Married 2): 14 July 1942 to Mary Ruth Lumkins, born 19 Jan 1910.

WALTER HUGH WILLIS (ca. 1888-??)
Submitted by Marsha Willis Patterson
denmar68@swbell.net

Born ca. 1888, worth Co., GA; son of Joseph W. Willis and Frances Rooks. (See Joseph W.
Willis 1863-1932).
Married: Mary Rooks
Children:
1. Evelyn Willis; died at age 18 at home of her Aunt and Uncle, Mr. & Mrs. Dave Lamb.
2. Martha Willis
3. Ilene Willis
4. Floyd Willis
5. Hugh Willis
6. Ray Willis
7. William J. "W.J." Willis, born 29 March 1917; died 21 Dec 1935; buried Sumner Cemetery
8. Herschel Willis

WALTER SCOTT WILLIS (1870-1949)
Submitted by Betty Garner
garner@zianet.com

Born 1870; died 1949; son of Edward Wilkerson Willis and Bolina Fredonia. (See Edward Wilkerson Willis 1836-1905).
Greer, (1844-1931).
Married: Susan Sarah Mullins, 1873-1949
Children:
1. William Arthur Willis, 1892-1942; married Mayme Lee Forshee, 1891 --

WARREN HOBERT WILLIS (1906-??)
Submitted by Marsha Willis Patterson
denmar68@swbell.net

Born 1906; son of William Washington Willis and Lula Alice Warren. (See William Washington Willis 1869-1948).
Married: 1) Christine Starley
Married: 2) Unknown
Children:
1. Dempsey willis, born ca. 1926; married Miss FNU Lawson
2. Artie Willis
3. Culbert Willis
4. Cassie Willis
5. Mary Willis, born ca. 1926

WASHINGTON WILLIS
(See Charles Washington Willis 1827-1901)
(See George Washington Willis 1860-1950)
(See George Washington Willis 1812-??)
(See George Washington Willis 1861-1948)
(See George Washington Willis 1866-1940)
(See George Washington Willis 1847-1932)
(See John Washington Willis 1803-1885)
(See William Washington Willis 1869-1948)

WASHINGTON WILLIS (1842-1906)
Submitted by Sharon E. Willis
swillis324@msn.com

Born 2 Feb 1842, Haddon Twp., Sullivan Co., IN; died 24 Dec 1906, Haddon Twp., Sullivan Co., IN; son of Richard Willis and Sarh Alsman. (See Richard Willis, 1795-1863).
Married: 9 Oct 862, Sullivan Co., IN to Elizabeth Smith; born 12 May 1837, Haddon Twp, Sullivan Co., IN; died 22 Dec 1916, Haddon Twp., Sullivan Co., IN
Children:
1. Susan Willis, born about 1863, Haddon Twp., Sullivan Co., IN; married 7 Nov 1882, Sullivan Co,, IN to Thomas B. Carrico
2. William R. Willis, born about 1865, Haddon Twp., Sullivan Co., IN; married 8 April 1893, Sullivan Co., IN to Carrie A. Shepherd.
3. Daniel H. Willis, born about 1867, Haddon Twp., Sullivan Co., IN
4. Benjamin S. Willis, born March 1869, Haddon Twp., Sullivan Co., IN
5. Sarah Alice Willis, born 21 Aug 1874, Haddon Twp., Sullivan Co., IN; died 16 July 1955, Sullivan Co., IN

WILL WILLIS (1856 - ??)
Submitted by Puah
puah@manydaughters.com

Born 1856; died unknown; son of Moses Hughston Willis and Eliza McDougal. (See Moses Hughston Willis, 1825 - ??).
Married: Sarah Adkisson, born 7 March 1857; died 13 Dec 1932.
Children:
1. Etta Willis, born 27 June 1878; died 23 May 1943.
2. Eliza M. Willis, born 20 Jan 1880; died 15 June 1915.
3. Roxie Willis, born 27 June 1879; died 19 April 1918.
4. Harvey Willis, born unknown

WILLETT WILLIS (1819-1882)
Submitted by Dale D. Willis
dwillis@arkansas.net

Born 21 April 1819, Coshocton Co., OH; died 13 Feb 1882, Dallas Township, Marion Co., Iowa; Buried 17 Feb 1882, Dallas Cemetery; son of James Willis and Catherine LNU. (See James Willis ca. 1780).
Married 24 Nov 1844, Coshocton Co., OH to Hannah Shrum, born 27 Jan 1827, Trenton, NJ; died 24 July 1897, Dallas Township, Marion Co., Iowa; Buried 27 July 1897, Dallas Cemetery
Children:
1. James William Willis, born 17 April 1846, Coshocton Co., OH; died 2 Oct 1851, Coshocton Co., OH
2. Elizabeth Ann Willis, born 25 May 1848, Coshocton Co., OH; died Sept 1848, Coshocton Co., OH
3. Washington Fletcher Willis, born 25 May 1848, Coshocton Co., OH; died 9 June 1848,
Coshocton Co., OH
4. Susannah Catherine Willis, born 26 Nov 1849, Coshocton Co., OH; died 4 Aug 1930, Marion Co.,
Iowa; Married ca 1868 to Carlisle Stout
5. Martha Jane Willis, b 23 Nov 1851, Coshocton Co., OH; died March 1930, Marion Co., Iowa; Married ca 1870 to John Farotte
6. Franklin Pierce Willis, born 7 March 1853, Coshocton Co., OH; died 26 Sept 1890, Marion Co.,
Iowa; married Sarah A. Hamilton
7. Francis Marion Willis, born 29 July 1854, Coshocton Co., OH; died 20 Sept 1855, Marion Co., Iowa
8. Joel Parker Willis; born 2 Aug 1856, Marion Co., Iowa; died 23 Oct 1923, Marion Co., Iowa; Buried, Marion Co., Iowa; Married 5 June 1879 to Vernetti Wilson
9. Henry Wells Willis, born 2 Aug 1858, Dallas Township, Marion Co., Iowa; died 28 Nov 1946, Dallas Township, Marion Co., Iowa; Buried, Dallas Cemetery; Married 1) 21 Oct 1878 to Frances Josephine Williams; Married 2) 23 Dec 1897 to Melissa Agnes Severns

WILLIAM WILLIS (1838-1868)
Submitted by Sharon E. Willis
swillis324@msn.com

Born about 1838, Carlisle, Haddon Twp., Sullivan Co., IN; died 9 June 1868, Sullivan Co., IN; buried Mt. Calvary Cemetery; son of Richard Willis and Sarah Alsman. (See Richard Willis, 1795-abt 1863).
Married: 9 Jan 1860 to Mary Mason, daughter of James Mason and Cynthia St. Clair. She was born about 1841
Children:
1. Elonza Willis, born 4 June 1861
2. Cornelius Willis, born 14 March 863, Sullivan Co., IN; died 7 Feb 1951, Sullivan Co., IN; married Viola F. Broadie, born Sullivan Co., IN; died 12 April 1951, Sullivan Co., IN
3. Levi Willis, born about 1865, Sullivan Co., IN; married 7 July 1886, Sullivan Co., IN to Cordia Holder

WILLIAM WILLIS (abt 1807 - ??)
Submitted by Sharon E. Willis
swillis324@msn.com

Born about 1807 in KY; died Sullivan Co., IN; son of John Willis and Anna Payne. (See John Willis, abt 1756 - 1829)
Married: 9 Aug 1834, Jessamine Co., KY to Susan Brumfield. She was born about 1809, KY; died
Sullivan Co., IN
Children:
1. Jane Willis, born about 1835
2. Greenbury Willis, born about 1836
3. William Willis, born about 1836
4. John Willis, born about 1840
5. Samuel T. Willis, born about 1842
6. David Willis, born about 1844
7. George Willis, born about 1846
8. Leonia Willis, born about 1849
9. Elizabeth Willis, born about 1843

WILLIAM WILLIS (?? - 1816)
Submitted by johnstom@gowebway.com

Born unknown; died 1816, Henry Co., KY now Trimble Co., KY; parents unknown.
Married: Averilla LNU. (possibly Elizabeth Averilla as daughter Averilla was actually Elizabeth Averilla)
Children:
1. Mary "Polly" Willis, born 1759, Pittsylvania Co., VA; died 23 April 1845; married 1 Dec 1780 to Jesse Law
2. Averilla (Avery) Willis, born 1765; died May 1850; married 23 Dec 1790 to David Law.
3. Joel Willis, born 1768, VA; died Jan 1853; married 2 Sept 1790 to Frances Meadows.
4. John W. Willis, born 1766; died 1833; married Letitia Nancy LNU.
5. Elizabeth "Susanna" Willis; married 9 Feb 1782, Pittsylvania Co., VA to Lawrence Duff.
6. Nancy Jane Willis, born 1756/1774; died 6 Feb 1855; married 8 Oct 1798, Shelby Co., KY to
Daniel Maddox
7. Letticia Willis; married FNU Spear

WILLIAM WILLIS (1859-1946)
Submitted by Julie Roberts
kram@useoz.com

Born 24 Nov 1859, Little Bombay, NSW, Australia; died 16 May 1946, Wallace, St. Braidwood, NSW, Australia; son of Edwin Willis and Charlotte Adamson. (See Edwin Willis (1838-1883).
Married: 1884 to Catherine Clarke at St. Bedes, Braidwood, NSW, Australia. She was born 5 May 1864, Braidwood, NSW, Australia; died 11 Feb 1929, Braidwood, NSW, Australia; daughter of John Clarke and Mary O'Connell.
Children:
1. John Thomas Willis, born 1885
2. James Willis, born 1889
3. William James Willis, born 1893
4. Elizabeth Willis, born 1896
5. Edward Willis, born 1897
6. Eileen Willis, born 1899
7. Mary Jane Willis, born 1902
8. Adele Willis, born 1904
9. Kathleen Willis, born 1906

WILLIAM WILLIS (1819-1859)
Submitted by Nadene Willis Allen
dnallen@brightok.net

Born 1819, KY; died1859, Tishomingo Co., MS; son of Henry Willis.
Married: 1839, Jackson Co., AL to Jane LNU. She was born 1825, TN
Children:
1. George Preston Willis, born 21 June 1849, Jackson Co., AL
2. William J. Willis, born 1843
3. Mary J. Willis, born 1845
4. Alfred M. Willis, born 1848
5. James L. Willis, born 1849, AL
6. Amanda B. Willis, born 1852, Tippah, Tishomingo Co., MS
7. Female, born 1854
8. Andrew J. Willis, born 1856
9. Frances Willis (female), born 1859
Note: On the 1860 Tishomingo Co., MS census, the father, William Willis was missing

WILLIAM WILLIS (1831-1891)
Submitted by Ame Willis Ivanov
ame@alaska.net

Born 19 Jan 1831, Shippensburg, PA; died 17 March 1891, New Bloomfield, PA; son of James Willis and Elizabeth Koons. (See James Willis 1785-1856)
Married: 1856, Shippensburg, PA to Rebecca Bridges. She was born 29 July 1833, Hancock, MD; died 2 Jan 1888, New Bloomfield, PA; daughter of Robert Fergusson Bridges and Rebecca Leopold. She had at least one sister, Mary.
Children:
1. Lillie Elizabeth Willis, born 1858
2. Helen R. Willis, born 1859
3. Mary Bridges Willis, born 1863
4. James Willis, born before 1870
5. Robert Bruce Willis, born before 1870
6. Wallace Willis, born before 1870
7. William Willis, born before 1874
8. Harold Willis, born 1876
9. Paul Willis, born 1880

WILLIAM WILLIS (1721-??)
Submitted by Polly Willis
marcadean@aol.com

Note: This record found at the Palm Beach Co., FL Library. Author unknown.
William, born 23 March 1721; son of John Willis and Abigail Willets. (See John Willis 1693-1777).
Married: Mary Townsend of Ruemourn, born 5 Dec 1729
Children:
1. Ruth Willis, born 7 Sept 1751; married 19 Nov 1775 to Samuel Hewlett
2. Sarah Willis; born unknown; died 8 May 1787; unmarried
3. Abigail Willis, born 18 Nov 1755; married Richard Townsend
4. Townsend Willis, born 23 June 1757; married March 1783 to Hanna Bowne
5. Mary Willis
6. Esther Willis, born 21 Sept 1762; died 2 June 1800; married Walter Jones

WILLIAM WILLIS (1663-1736)
Submitted by Polly Willis
marcadean@aol.com

Note: This record found at the Palm Beach Co., FL Library. Author unknown.
William was born 16 Oct 1663, Wiltshire, England; died 7 March 1736, Westbury, NY; son of Henry Willis and Mary Peace. (See Henry Willis 1628-1714).
Married: ca 1687 to Mary Titus, born May 1665; died 31 Oct 1748; daughter of Edmond Titus at Westbury at the house of Edmond Titus at Westbury according to the practice used among Friends.
Children:
1. William Willis, born 14 April 1688; married to Hannah Powell, sister of following Phebe Powell - both married on same day..
2. Henry Willis, born 19 June 1690; died 12 Oct 174?; married Phebe Powell, sister of above Hannah - both married on same day
3. John Willis, born 15 Feb 1693; died 9 May 1777; married Abigail Willets
4. Jacob Willis, born 6 Sept 1695
5. Silas Willis, born 27 of June 1700
6. Samuel Willis, born 30 June 1704; died 24 Dec 1782; married Mary Fry
7. Mary, born 23 of May 1707; died 25 July 1707

WILLIAM WILLIS (1688 - ??)
Submitted by Polly Willis
marcadean@aol.com

Note: This record found at the Palm Beach Co, FL Library. Author unknown.
William was born 14 April 1688, Westbury, NY; died unknown; son of William Willis and Mary Titus. (See William Willis 1663-1736)
Married: 1712 to Hannah Powell, daughter of Thomas Powell
Children:
1. Mary Willis, born 11 April 1713; married Wm. Bedle
2. Hannah Willis, born 27 Dec 1714; married Micah Spragg
3. Elizabeth Willis, born 8 Aug 1716; married Richard Post
4. Rachel Willis, born 5 July 1718; died young
5. Jacob Willis, born 5 May 1720; married Elizabeth (Denton) Duesinbury, widow
6. Samuel Willis, born 27 Dec 1722; married Mary Wight
7. Amey Willis, born 27 Jan 1724; died 10 Nov 1730
8. Mordecai Willis, born 14 Oct 1725; married Mary Clement
9. Silas Willis, born 5 July 1727; died 14 Jan 1750
10. Martha Willis, born 27 of July 1729; unmarried at date of record
11. Joseph Willis, born 15 May 1734; married and had several children

WILLIAM WILLIS (1680 - 1717/1718)
Submitted by Polly Willis
marcadean@aol.com

Born about 1680, Richmond Co., VA (now King George Co., VA); died 1717/1718, King George Co., VA; son of John Willis Sr. (See John Willis, Sr. 1648-1715).
Married: 1700 to Sarah Hudson; she was born 1690; died 28 May 1761; her will was probated 28 June 1761, Orange Co., VA
Children:
1. John Willis, born ca 1702; died 25 May 1762; married 2 March 1735 to Elizabeth Plunkett, died ca 1767
2. William Willis, born 1704- mentioned in mother's will
3. Sarah, born 1710; died 28 May 1761

WILLIAM WILLIS (1680-1716)
Submitted by Mark Willis Ballard
markballard@21stcentury.net

Born 1680; died 1716, King George Co., VA; son of John Willis and Sarah Hudson. See John Willis (bef 1648 - ??).
Married: Sarah Thomas, died 1761
Children:
1. John Willis, born 1709, King George Co., VA; died 1762, Orange Co., VA; married Elizabeth Plunket
2. William Willis
3. Sarah Willis; married Benjamin Hawkins

WILLIAM WILLIS (1742/43-1833)
Submitted by Mark Willis Ballard
markballard@21stcentury.net

Born 22 Feb 1742/43, Locust Grove, VA; died 21 May 1833; buried Bullittsburg Baptist Cemetery, Boone Co., KY; son of John Willis and Elizabeth Plunket. See John Willis (1709-1762).
Married: 25 Nov 1760 to Elizabeth Garnett; born 30 Nov 1744, Horseshoe Farm, Culpeper Co., VA; died 4 Jan 1835; buried Bullittsburg Baptist Cemetery, Boone Co., KY; daughter of Anthony Garnett and Elizabeth Boulware Jones.
Children:
1. Edmund Terrill Willis, born 13 Aug 1766, VA; died 1866; married 18 Jan 1787 to Frances Towles, Culpeper Co., VA
2. Nancy Willis, born 1770; died 6 Sept 1822, Adair Co., KY; marrried 10 June 1787, Culpeper Co., VA to Hebert Green Weggener.
3. Capt. Isaac Willis, born 1 Nov 1774, Culpeper Co., VA; died 3 Oct 1867, Culpeper Co., VA; married Ann Garnett, 22 May 1798.
4. John Willis; married 25 Oct 1784, Culpeper Co., VA to Jane Dogan
5. Sally Willis; died 1808, Adair Co., KY
6. William Willis, Jr., born 1781, VA; married Ann Nancy Twyman, 22 Jan 1803
7. Elizabeth Willis, born 13 Aug 1788; married Reuben Graves, 7 Jan 1808, Adair Co., KY
8. Robert Willis, born 27 Nov 1790; married Nancy Garnett, Jan 1809, Boone Co., KY; she was born 24 July 1790, daughter of Edmund Garnett and Sarah "Sally" Graves. Edmund Garnett born 25 April 1765 was the son of Rev. James Garnett, born 1743.
9. FNU Willis, born 13 March 1792; married Nancy Agnes Mosby Grant, 2 March 1814, Boone Co., KY

WILLIAM WILLIS (1848-1928)
Submitted by Paul Willis
prwillis@adelphia.net

Born 3 July 1848, OH; died 22 Sept 1928; son of Robert Willis and Louise Stenger. (See Robert Willis
1818-??).
Married: 8 Feb 1872 to Amanda Smith
Children:
1. Ralph Willis
2. Hermie Willis, born 1 Dec 1872; married Arthur Leonard.
3. Robert Willis, born 2 Dec 1874
4. Martha Willis, born 21 June 1887; married Richard Wills
5. Jess Willis, born Sept 1892

WILLIAM WILLIS (1790-1854)
Submitted by Paul Willis
prwillis@adelphia.net

Born 1790, Uniontown, Menallen Township, Fayette Co., PA; died 12 Dec 1854, Morning Sun, Louisa Co., Iowa; buried Rice Cemetery, Morning Sun, Louisa Co., Iowa; son of Robert Willis and Sarah Gibson. (See Robert Willis ca 1750-1830).
Married: 2 June 1814, Belmont Co., OH to Elizabeth Skinner, born 20 June 1793, Woodstock, Shenandoah Co., VA; died 16 Sept 1847, Belmont Co., OH
Children:
1. Harrison Willis, born 27 Aug 1815, Belmont Co., OH
2. Mary Jane Willis, born 24 July 1816, Belmont Co., OH; died Winfield, Henry Co., Iowa; buried Winfield, Henry Co., Iowa; married Dr. James Crawford, 31 Aug 1836, Muskingum Co., OH
3. Robert Willis, born 30 March 1818, Belmont Co., OH; died Webster City, Hamilton Co., Iowa; married Louise Stenger 29 June 1843.
4. Eliza Willis, born 3 Feb 1820, Belmont Co., OH
5. Nancy Willis, born 11 May 1821, Belmont Co., OH; died 5 May 1893, Galesburg, Neosho Co., KS; married Cornelius Adam Aronhalt, 19 Oct 1843, Muskingum Co., OH
6. Joseph Willis, born 5 May 1823, Belmont Co., OH; married Mary Jane Hawk, died 25 Aug 1851.
7. Elizabeth Willis, born 1 April 1825, Belmont Co., OH; died 30 Oct 1916, Wapello, Louisa Co., Iowa; buried Winfield, Henry Co., Iowa; married Andrew Thompson, 17 June 1847, Zanesville, Muskingum Co., OH.
8. Lavisa Willis, born 21 July 1828, Belmont Co., OH; died 19 May 1893, married Robert Willis, 21 Dec 1856, Louisa Co., Iowa. He is son of James Willis and Eliza Katherine Skinner.
9. Carter Willis, born 3 Feb 1830, Belmont Co., OH
10. William Willis, born 8 Aug 1831, Belmont Co., OH
11. Samuel Findley Willis,, born 2 March 1834, Belmont Co., OH
12. Miriam Willis, born 11 May 1836, Belmont Co., OH; died 7 Dec 1859, Louisa Co., Iowa; buried Rice Cemetery, Morning Sun, Louisa Co., Iowa; married Hiram Dunn, 27 March 1856, Louisa Co., Iowa.

WILLIAM WILLIS (1688 - ??)
Submitted by Keith Anderson
keith@alaska.net

Born 14 April 1688, Westbury, Nassau, New York; son of William Willis and Mary Titus.
Married: Hannah Powell, born 28 July 1691, Westbury, Nassau, New York.
Children:
1. Mordecai Willis, born 1725.
I have no other information, but would sincerely appreciate any help in identifying and documenting these people, their families and ancestors.

WILLIAM WILLIS (1743 - 1833)
Submitted by David P. Willis
887 Dantzler
Orangeburg, SC 29115

Born 22 Feb 1743, Locust Grove, VA; died 21 May 1833, Boone Co., KY; burried Bullitsburg Baptist Cemetery; son of John Willis and Elizabeth Plunkett. (See John Willis 1710-1762).
Married: 25 Nov 1760, VA to Elizabeth Garnett, born 30 Nov 1744, VA; died 4 Jan 1835, KY; daughter of Anthony Garnett and Elizabeth Jones.
Children:
1. John Willis; married Jane Dogan, 25 Oct 1784, Culpepper Co., VA
2. Sally Willis; died 1808, Adair Co., KY; married Jeremiah Ingram.
3. Edmund Willis, born 1764, VA; died 12 May 1820, Adair Co., KY; married Frances Towles, 18 Jan 1787, Culpepper Co., VA
4. Nancy Willis, born 1770/1773; married Herbert Green Waggoner, 22 May 1798, Culpepper Co., VA
5. Capt. Isaac Willis, born 1 Nov 1774, Culpepper Co., VA; died 3 Oct 1866/67, Locust Grove, VA; married Anne Garnett, 22 May 1798, Culpepper Co., VA.
6. William Willis, Jr.m born 1781, VA; died 1830/31, Adair Co., KY; married Ann Nancy Twyman, 22 Jan 1803, Madison Co., VA
7. Elizabeth Willis, born 13 Aug 1788; died 29 Aug 1840, Boone Co., KY; married Reuben Graves, 7 Jan 1808, Adair Co., KY.
8. Robert Willis, born 27 Nov 1790; died 7 March 1849, Boone Co., KY; married Nancy Garnett, Jan 1809, Boone Co., KY
9. Benjamin Garnett Willis, born 13 March 1792, VA; died 19 March 1828, Boone Co., KY; married Nancy Agnes Mosby Grant, 2 March 1814, Boone Co., VA
Notes: Listed in court case for Supreme Court by the District of KY Court of Appeals by James Hughes Century Edition Cumberland School of law, Samford University #101515 Nov. ppgs 22-26.

Col. WILLIAM WILLIS (1788-1816)
Submitted by: John L. Rhymes
john@longstreet.net

Born 1788 in Robeson County, NC; died May 1816. Son of Gen. John Willis and Asenath Barnes
Married to Martha Vick, whose father founded Vicksburg, MS.
Children:
1. John Willis, born 30 June 1819 in Warren County, MS; died 17 Jan 1906; married to Annie Ricks.
2. Fannie Willis, married to Junius Johnson.

WILLIAM WILLIS (1812-??)
Submitted by Marsha Willis Patterson
denmar68@swbell.net

Born 1812, Laurens (Telfair) Co., GA; son of Benjamin Willis and Blansett Morrison. (See Benjamin Willis 1773/74 - 1860).
Married 1) 30 Jan 1834 to Catherine Goff. She died 1844; buried, Irwin Co., GA
Married 2) 25 Oct 1846, Irwin Co., GA to Delila Goff, born 1824
Children:
1. Daniel Jackson Willis, born 27 Jan 1848, Irwin Co., GA; died 26 May 1923; buried Willis Cemetery, Sledge Rd., Worth Co., GA; married 16 Jan 1868 to Martha E. Porter
2. Mary Ann Willis, born 1850, Irwin Co., GA; married James G. Hancock
3. Bitha Willis, born 19 Feb 1852, Irwin Co., GA; died 16 Jan 1914; buried Willis Cemetery, Sledge Rd., Worth Co., GA; married Thomas J. Sullivan
4.James Willis, born 1855, Irwin Co., GA

WILLIAM WILLIS (1804-1881)
Submitted by Marsha Willis Patterson
denmar68@swbell.net
Additional information submitted by Randy Willis
randywillis@ev1.net

Born 6 Jan 1804, LA; died 24 Nov 1881, buried Willis Flats Cemetery, LA, or Humble Cemetery, Elizabeth, LA; son of Rev. Joseph Willis and Sarah Johnson. (See Rev. Joseph Willis 1764-1854).
Married: 1835, Darbourn, LA to Rhoda Strother, born 12 April 1814; died 19 April 1884, buried Willis Flats Cemetery, LA; daughter of Richard Strother.
Children:
1. William Willis, born 1835, LA
2. Jackson Willis, born 1837, LA
3. Joseph "Joe" Willis, born 5 April 1837/47, LA; died 3 Dec 1912; married Annie/Anna LNU, born 23 Sept 1834; died 23 Dec 1880.
4. Sarah Willis, born 1839, LA
5. Mary Willis, born 1841/42, LA
6. Lemuel S. Willis, born 1843/44, LA
7. Daniel Willis, born 1845, LA
8. Jesse Willis, born 1850, LA; died 20 Feb 1906, buried Willis Flats Cemetery, LA; married Candasy Henderson; born 31 Aug 1854; died 30 Dec 1938; buried Willis Flats Cemetery, LA
9. Matthew Willis, born 1 Jan 1853/54, Rapides Parish, LA; died 26 July 1925, Rapides Parish, LA
10. James Willis, born ca 1856
11. Alexander Willis, born ca 1859

WILLIAM WILLIS (1820-??)
Submitted by Suzanne Stamper-Youmans
rojo@wesnet.com

Born 1820; son of George Willis and Anna. (See George Willis 1794-1870).
Married: Mary Arnold
Children:
1. Holly Willis

WILLIAM WILLIS (??-??)
Submitted by Dianna Harrison
rwh@nothnbut.net

Born unknown; died unknown; parents, Noah Willis and Lucy LNU. (See Noah Willis 1808-1858).
Married: Lincoln Co., MO? before 1855? to Sarah Jenkins
Children:
1. Sarah F. Willis, born 1855, Lincoln Co., MO?
2. James M. Willis, born 1858, Lincoln Co., MO?
3. Lucy H. Willis, born 1859, Lincoln Co.,MO?

WILLIAM WILLIS (1680-1716)
Submitted by Jack Willis
BigTx@aol.com

Born 1680; died 1716, King George Co., VA; Son of John Willis, Sr.( See John Willis, bef 1648).
Married: Sarah LNU
Children:
1. John Willis, born 1709, King George Co., VA; died 1761, Orange Co., VA
2. William Willis
3. Sarah Willis Married Benjamin Hawkins

WILLIAM WILLIS (1834-??)
Submitted by Jacque Reynolds
jpreynolds@hotmail.com

Bon ca 1834, Greene Co., TN; son of John Willis and Annie Allison. (See John Willis 1807-1865).
Married: 5 Jan 1854, Greenville, Greene Co., TN to Lavina Low.
Children:
1. Mary J. Willis
2. Saah A. Willis
3. Amanda Willis
4. David Willis
Notes: William's wife, Lavina is listed on the 1880 Benton Co., Ark. census, living next door to John C. Willis but William is not on the census.

WILLIAM WILLIS, SR. (1742/43-1833)
Submitted by Jack Willis
BigTx@aol.com

Born 22 Feb 1742/43; died 21 May 1833, Bullittsburg, Boone Co., KY. Son of John Willis and
Elizabeth Plunkett. (See John Willis 1709-1761).
Married: 25 Nov 1760, Horseshoe, PA to Elizabeth "Betsy" Garnett, daughter of Anthony Garnett and Elizabeth Jones.
Children:
1. John Willis, born 1761; died 1835, Boone Co., KY; Married 25 Oct 1784, Jane Dogan.
2. Edmund Terrill Willis, Sr.; born 13 August 1766; died 1820.
3. Alexander Sandy Willis, born between 1765-1770; died 1816; Married 25 Feb 1800, Madison Co., VA to Elizabeth Twyman.
4. Sally Willis, born between 1765-1775; died 1828; Married Jeremiah Ingram, Sr.
5. Elizabeth Nancy Willis, born 1770; died 6 Sept 1822.
6. Issac Willis, born 1 Nov 1774, Locust Grove, Culpepper Co., VA; died 3 Oct 1866.
7. William Willis, Jr., born 1781, Locust Grove, Culpepper Co., VA; died 1830, Adair Co., VA.
8. Robert Willis, born 1784; died 18 April 1844, Boone Co., KY.
9. Elizabeth Willis, born 13 Aug 1788; died 29 Aug 1840, St. Mary's, Ill; Married 7 Jan 1808, Adair Co., VA to Rueben Graves.
10. Benjamin Willis, born 13 May 1792; died 1830. Married Ann Grant.

WILLIAM WILLIS, JR. (1781-1830)
Submitted by Jack Willis
BigTx@aol.com

Born 1781, Locust Grove, Culpepper Co., VA; died 1830 in Adair Co., VA. Son of William Willis and Elizabeth "Betsy" Garnett. (See William Willis 1742/43-1833).
Married: 11 Jan 1803, Madison Co., VA to Nancy Ann Twyman.
Children:
1. Louisa Willis
2. Sidney Willis
3. Nancy Willis
4. Benjamin Franklin Willis
5. William Pascal Willis, born 1822.

WILLIAM A. WILLIS (??-??)
Submitted by Lorrie Willis
blubonnet9@aol.com

Born Marshall, Saline Co., MO; son of Henry? Willis.
Married: Ida Shaup
Children:
1. Jessie Gordon Willis, born 23 Dec 1895, Ft. White, Columbia Co., FL; died April 1963, Memphis, TN; buried Marianna, Arkansas; married ca 1919 to Grace Britt.
2. Willam Willis, Jr.
3. Margerie Willis
4. Edith Willis; died New York

WILLIAM ALLEN WILLIS (1820-1852)
Submitted by Polly Willis
marcadean@aol.com

Born 4 April 1820; died Jan 1852. Parents unknown.
Married: Mary Annis Elizabeth Ashley, born 29 Aug 1820, Barnwell Co., SC; died 6 March 1898, Williston, Barnwell Co., SC.
Children:
1. Charles Ashley Willis
2. William Christopher Willis
3. Laura Ann Lydia Willis
4. John Turner Willis
5. William Willis, Jr.

WILLIAM AUSTIN WILLIS (1808/09-ca. 1898)
Submitted by Polly Willis
marcadean@aol.com

Born 1808/09, NC; died ca. 1898, New Madrid Co., MO. Parents unknown, both born NC
Married: 1) Sarah LNU, born 1811, NC; died before Jan 1859.
Children:
1. William Cicero Willis, born 1835, GA; died after 1880, New Madrid Co., MO.; Married: Mary E. Haynes
2. Henry Thomas Willis, born 1838, GA; died ca. 1873, New Madrid Co., MO; Married: Elizabeth L. Mallady
3. Eli Samuel Willis, born 1840, GA; died 1877, New Madrid Co., MO; Married: Susan Texana Lemons
4. Elizabeth Ann Willis, born 27 Oct 1842, GA; died 27 Oct 1890, Fulton Co., KY; Married: 1) Milton R. Atteberry; 2) Thomas Barnett Arterberry
5. Sarah E. Willis, born 1847, New Madrid Co., MO
6. James Wesley Willis, born 1849, New Madrid Co., MO; died ca. 1906, New Madrid Co., MO; Married: Catherine "Kate" Conner
Married: 2) 30 Jan 1859, New Madrid Co., MO., Lydia A. Arterberrry, born 1830, Ky; died before 1876, New Madrid Co., MO
Children:
1. John Harvey Willis, born 28 July 1860, New Madrid Co., Mo; died 4 Feb 1912, Crittenden Co., Ky; buried Whites Chapel; Married: 1) Mary Jane Belcher; 2) Laura Belle Barley
2. Laura Willis, born 1862, New Madrid Co., MO; Married: Daniel Sloas
3. Permelia Willis, born 1864, New Madrid Co., MO; Married: Samuel Dickerson
Married: 3) 3 Sept 1876, New Madrid Co., MO, Mary Jane Robinson Armbruster Myers

WILLIAM CALVIN WILLIS (1866-1939)
Researched by Richard Lee Drake, deceased;
Submitted by Alan R. Seip
falcon48@mindspring.com

Born 11 April 1866, Clarksville, Johnson Co., ARK; died 20 April 1939, Carnegie, Caddo Co., OK; Son of Thomas Tyrus Willis, Jr. and Elizabeth Sarah Williams. (See Thomas Tyrus Willis, Jr. 1836-1919).
Married: 17 March 1887, Rally Hill, Boone Co., ARK to Lea Ann Victoria Wilbum, born 1865; died 1945, Alfalfa, Caddo Co., OK.
Children:
None - Raised Ida Elizabeth Willis, daughter of Lafayette Jackson Willis.
Note: From the Bible of Richard Evans Willis and personal knowledge of Linnie Drake and Alfalfa Cemetery.

WILLIAM CARROLL WILLIS (1818-1855)
Submitted by Jack Willis
BigTx@aol.com

Born 22 Feb 1818, Somersville, KY; died 23 Oct 1855, KY. Son of William Towles Willis and Hettie Esther Howe. (William Towles Willis 1794-1847).
Married: 20 June 1838, Woodford Co., KY to Georgianna Blackburn Holloway, daughter of
George Holloway.
Children:
1. George William Willis, born 5 Aug 1839, Millville KY; died 9 May 1913, Marysville, Kansas
Note: Family talk has it that William Carroll Willis drowned in the Kentucky River after being pushed in by his slaves. Story comes from Jean Willis Tallman.

WILLIAM CICERO WILLIS (1835-??)
Submitted by Polly Willis
marcadean@aol.com

Born 1835, GA; son of William Austin Willis and Sarah LNU. (See William Austin Willis 1808/09-ca 1898).
Married: 13 March 1861, New Madrid Co., MO, Mary E. Haynes, born 1845; daughter of Albert G. Haynes
Children:
1. Elizabeth "Betty" Willis, born 1861, New Madrid Co., MO; Married: William Wilson
2. Wesley A. Willis, born 1863, New Madrid Co., MO; Married: 1) Susan Rodgers; 2) Mary Briggins
3. Arlee Willis, born 1865, New Madrid Co., MO; Married: John Haniphan
4. William H. Willis, born 1868, New Madrid Co., MO; Unmarried
5. Georgia A. Willis, born 1872, New Madrid Co., MO; Married: 1) James J. Via; 2) John T. Anderson
6. Samuel N. Willis, born 9 Jan 1875, New Madrid Co., MO; died 15 Feb 1929; buried Evergreen Cemetery, New Madrid Co., MO; Married: Ethel Cobb Murphy
7. Joseph Willis, born 1877, New Madrid Co.,MO; Married: 1) Mauda House; 2) Rosie Farnsworth

WILLIAM DAVID WILLIS (1835-??)
Submitted by Thomas W. Willis
twillis@tntech.edu

Born 1835, GA; son of Elijah Willis and Elizabeth Daniels. (See Elijah Willis 1809-1897).
Married: Sarah Elizabeth Martin, 22 Dec 1859
Children:
1. John Marion Willis, born 1860
2. William M. willis, born 1863
3. James T. Willis, born 12 Dec 1865
4. Mary E. E. Willis, born 1867
5. George F. Willis, born 1870
6. Joseph N. Willis, born 24 April 1872
7. Andrew Lee Willis, born 16 Feb 1875
8. Sallie J. Willis, born 3 July 1872
9. Mathew Willis, born Dec 1880
10. Infant son, orn 3 Feb 1887

WILLIAM DUDLEY WILLIS (1857-1907)
Submitted by Sharon E. Willis
swillis324@msn.com

Born 9 Sept 1857, Haddon Twp., Sullivan Co., IN; died 14 Sept 1907; son of Edward Willis and Permelia
Shake. (See Edward Willis 1827-1904).
Married 1) 3 July 1884, Carlisle, Sullivan Co., IN to Mary E. (Molly) Whipps; born about 1861
Children:
1. Barbara Willis, born 28 Feb 1895
Married 2) 13 June 1892, Carlisle, Haddon Twp., Sullivan Co., IN to Rosella Wise

WILLIAM E. WILLIS (1789-1856)
Submitted by Lisa Schatte
lisaschatte@bluebon.net

Born 1789,Ohio; died 1856, Ashley Co., Arkansas; son of Robert E. Willis and Rachal LNU
Married: Rachel LNU
Children:
1. Milton K. Willis, born 1814-16, AL
2. Elizabeth Willis
3. Caroline Willis
4. Rachel Ann Willis, born 1835, MS
5. Gideon Willis, born 1837, MS
6. Jasper Willis, born 1839, MS
7. Jesse B. Willis

WILLIAM EDWARD WILLIS (1905-1974)
Submitted by Elizabeth Willis Duplissa
Lizdup@iopener.net

Born 2 April 1905, York, NE; died 26 March 1974, Phoenix, AZ; son of William Henry Willis and Sarah Frances Sheldon. (See William Henry Willis,1856-1905).
Married: 15 June 1934 to Elizabeth Allen
Children:
1. Son - living
2. Daughter - living
3. Daughter - living
Notes: He was a Pharmacist, (owned store in Spokane "Sprague Drug" and in LaCrosse, Washington.

WILLIAM ELLSWORTH WILLIS (1889 - 1932)
Submitted by KWillisW@aol.com

Born 22 Feb 1889, Jackson Co., IL; died 8 April 1932, Franklin Co., IL; son of John Monro Willis and Eleanor Miner. (See John Monro Willis 1857 - 1932).
Married: Maude Murdin, 6 April 1912; born 1891; died 1982, Franklin Co., IL
Children:
1. Charles Willis
2. Jackie Dean Willis, born West Frankfort, IL
3. Jessie Willis; married Wayne Smith
4. Wanda Willis
5. Allison E. Willis, born 1914; died 1915, West Frankfort, IL
6. Wilma E. Willis, born 1918; Married 1) Cecil Lee; Married 2) John Sweet
7. William Willis, born 1920; married Marion McKown
8. Edward Willis, born 1922
9. Ella Willis, born 1924
10. Robert Willis, born 9 June 1926, West Frankfort, IL; died 3 July 1954, Okinawa
11. Betty Willis, born 1928; married Dwight Richmond

WILLIAM EMMIT WILLIS (1884-1975)
Submitted by Roy M. Moore
roylynmo@swbell.net

Born 1 Oct 1884, Garland, Dallas Co., TX; died 22 Sept 1975, Richland, Washington; son of James Virgil Willis and Angelica Josephine Hart. (See James Virgil Willis 1853-1916).
Married: 7 Aug 1907, Macomb, Pottawatomie Co., OK to Eva Blanch Curtis; born 27 Dec 1887, Hoyt, Jackson Co., KS; died 27 Nov 1957, Napa Canyon, ID; daughter of Charles Monroe Curtis and Margaret Elizabeth McKeever.
Children:
1. Anna Edna Willis, born 14 Dec 1907, El Reno, Canadian OK; died 1 Aug 1989; married Claude Davis, 8 Aug 1926.
2. Magalena Willis, born 17 Sept 1908, Burnet, Pottawatomie Co., OK; died 24 July 1982; married 17 Sept 1928 to John Merril Cradduck
3. Raymond Curtis Willis, born 26 July 1911, Macomb, Pottawatomie Co., OK; died 25 Oct 1987, Fresno, CA; married Dorothy Mae Cox 18 Oct 1930
4. William Martin Willis born 7 March 1913, Macomb, Pottawatomie Co., OK; died 2 Jan 1975; married Mae Bell Black, 12 March 1938
5. Opal Mae Willis, born 1915; died 1917 in El Reno, Canadian, OK
6. Jewell Elizabeth Willis, born 28 May 1918, Burkburnett, TX; married George Franklin Coats, 25 April 1939
7. Charles Henry Willis, born 2 May 1920, Atwood, Rawlins Co., KS; died 28 Nov 1990; married Grace Ellen Turnbow, 14 Feb 1940
8. Dorotha Lorraine Willis, born 2 April 1922, Atwood, Rawlins, KS; married George Anthony Muir, 1 April 1958
9. Virgil Emitt Willis, born 30 March 1924; never married
10. Norma Josephine Willis, born 13 June 1926, Macomb, Pottawatomie Co., OK; married John Arthur Smith, 6 June 1955
11. Jerry Paul Willis, born 14 Dec 1928, Macomb, Pottawatomie Co., OK; died 18 Dec 1995 in Alaska; married Jenny Lou Duty, 21 Sept 1952.

WILLIAM H. (BILLY) WILLIS (1812-1894)
Submitted by Mary Lou Barnett Klemm
nklemm@comcast.net

Born 27 March 1812, Warren Co., OH; died 29 April 1894, Berrien Co., MI; son of John Willis and Nancy Hite.
Married: Rhoetta Green, 10 April 1830, Warren Co., OH. She was born 1812; died 3 March 1878 in MI.
Children:
1. Malinda Willis
2. Mary Jane Willis
3. Cprl Granville Willis (died Pittsburg Landing, Civil War)
4. Emmillia Willis
5. William A. Willis (died at Battle of Shiloh, Civil War)
6. Alonzo W. Willis, born abt 1841 (died at Pittsburg Landing, Civil War)

WILLIAM HENRY WILLIS (1908 - 1978)
Submitted by Donald L. Willis

Born 20 Jan 1908, Marquette, NE; died 13 April 1978, Templeton, CA; son of William Henry Willis and Lillian Rasmussen
Married: 21 Feb 1928, San Luis Obispo, CA to Isabel Macia Romero. She was born 21 May 1909, San LKuis Obispo, CA; died 22 Sept 1997, Templeton, CA; buried at San Luis Obispo, CA; daughter of Juan Romero and Maria Thomasa Rosa Flores.
Children:
1. Robert Willis
2. William H. Willis, born 1932
3. Donna Willis, born 1933
4. Donald L. Willis, born 1934
5. Dolly Willis
6. Richard Willis

WILLIAM H. WILLIS (1829-??)
Submitted by Polly Willis
marcadean@aol.com

Born 10 Feb 1829, Jones Co., GA; son of Dempsey Willis and Margaret Curry.
(See Dempsy Willis 1782-1851).
Married: 27 May 1864, Macon Co., GA to Isabella C Griffin
Children:
1. Mamie Willis, born Macon Co., GA
2. Eugene Fletcher Willis, born Macon Co., GA
3. Charles P. Willis, born Macon Co., GA

WILLIAM HENRY WILLIS (1856-1905)
Submitted by Elizabeth Willis Duplissa
Lizdup@iopener.net

Born 1 Jan 1856, Coldwater, Ontario, Canada (Welsh ancestry); died 3 Sept 1905, Lushton, NE; son of Benjamine Henry Willis and Ann Jane Donnelly. (See Benjamine Henry Willis 1825-1890).
Married: 14 Aug 1899, York County, NE to Sarah Francis Sheldon; died 3 Sept 1905, Lushton, NE.
Children:
1. William Edward Willis, born 2 April 1905; died 26 March 1974

WILLIAM HENRY WILLIS (1830-??)
Submitted by: seekingroots@aol.com

Born ca 1830; parents unknown
Married Rebecca Anne LNU
Children:
1. Robert Wesley Willis, born 2 Sept 1852, IND; died 1915; married 1) Nancy Cross; married 2) Martha Jane Clinard
2. Thomas Willis
3. John Willis
4. Ella Willis; married John Castor
5. Jane Willis; married Will Dobbyns
6. Martha Willis; married Jack Fausnaugh
7. Emma Willis; married Edward Cushman

WILLIAM L. WILLIS (1876-1940)
Submitted by Jacque Reynolds
jpreynolds@hotmail.com

Born 31 Jan 1876, VA; died 23 March 1940, Siloam Springs, Benton Co., Ark. Buried Bell Cemetery. He was the son of Carson Willis and Rebecca Jane Dinsmore. (See Carson Willis 1843-1905).
Married: Jennie Janata Simmons, daughter of Powhattan Simmons and Lucy Bowles
Children:
1. Everett Willis

WILLIAM LORD WILLIS (1834-1879)
Submitted by Tommy Dean Willis
pawnman@tallassee.net

Born 4 June 1834; died 29 August 1879, Coffee Co., AL; son of Thomas Willlis and Delany Lord. (See Thomas Willis 1802-1883).
Married: Lusinda L. A---bie?
Children:
1. George Thomas Willis, b 1 May 1856; died 26 Nov 1928; married unknown person
2. James Joel Willis, born 21 Nov 1857
3. Susan Frances Willis, born 11 Sept 1859

WILLIAM M. WILLIS (1847-1916)
Submitted by Betty Garner
garner@zianet.com

Born 1847; died 1916; son of Carter Josiah/Isiah Willis, Sr. and Eveline Wilkerson. (See Carter Josiah/Isiah Willis, Sr. 1808-??)
Married: Margaret Louisa Parkman, 1846-1935
Children:
1. Charles M. Willis, born 1867; died after 1938; married 1) India Craddock; married 2) Virginia Lee Williams
2. Thomas B. Willis, 1869-1872
3. Carried Willis, born 1871; died before 1938; married James F. Farrow
4. William P. Willis, 1873-1920; married Sophia E. Huddleston, 1877-1964
5. Mary Lena Willis, 1876 - died before 1938; married P.O. Cox
6. Luella "Ella" Willis, born 1878 --; married 1) L.W. Cox; married 2) H.E. Adams
7. Lessie M. Willis, 1883 --; married C.P. Livingston
8. Beulah Ina Bell Willis, 1886 --; married T.R. Lacy
9. Bessie Irene Willis, 1890 --; married Leslie Arnold

WILLIAM MALACHI WILLIS (1833-1912)
Submitted by KWillisW@aol.com

Born 8 Dec 1833, Posey Co., IN; died 5 Jan 1912, West Frankfort, IL; son of Abner Willis and Nancy Hayes. (See Abner Willis 1796-1874)
Married: Martha Eleanor Flowers, 11 Feb 1854, Posey Co., IN; daughter of H. Flowers and Rachael Searcy. She was born 18 April 1838, in I believe, TN; died 23 Dec 1925, West Frankfort, IL
Children:
1. Kizziah E Willis, born 20 Feb 1855, Posey Co., IN; died 26 March 1943, Benton, IL
2. John Monro Willis, born 14 Oct 1857, Posey Co., IN; died 4 Nov 1932, Bollinger Co., MO
3. Rachael A. Willis, born 4 June 1860, Posey Co., IN; died 29 May 1940, West Frankfort, IL
4. William W. Willis, born 20 Feb 1863, Posey Co., IN; died 3 Feb 1855, West Frankfort,, IL; married 1) unknown; married 2) unknown
5. Abner Silas Willis, born 3 Oct 1865, Posey Co., IN; died 1 Dec 1894, West Frankfort, IL
6. Sarah E. Willis, born 27 July 1868, West Frankfort, IL; died 2 March 1870, West Frankfort, IL
7. Edgar Willis, born 5 Feb 1871, West Frankfort, IL; died 11 Oct 1873, West Frankfort, IL
8. Charlie W. Willis, born 13 July 1873, West Frankfort, IL; died 17 Sept 1893, West Frankfort, IL; married 1) unknown; married 2) unknown
9. Marshal Willis, born 3 June 1875, West Frankfort, IL; died 28 Dec 1956, West Frankfort, IL
10. Gertrude Willis, born 30 April 1879, West Frankfort, IL; died 14 Dec 1896, West Frankfort, IL

WILLIAM MALACHI WILLIS (1833-1912)
Submitted by Geneita Reed Harris
GeneitaFromIl@webtv.net

Born 19 Dec 1833, Posey, IN; died 15 Jan 1912, Franklin Co., IL; son of Abner willis and Nancy Ann Hayes.
Married: 1800, Posey, IN to Mrtha C. Flowers, born 18 Aprilk 1788; died 23 Dec 1926, West Frankfort, Franklin Co., IL; buried Denning Cemetry.
Children:
1. Kizziah Willis, born 20 Feb 1855; died 20 March 1943, Franklin Co., IL
2. John M. Willis, born 13 Oct 1857, West Frankfort, Franklin Co., IL
3. Racheil A. Willis, born 4 June 1860, West Frankfort, Franklin Co., IL
4. William W. Willis, born 20 Feb 1863
5. Abner S. Willis, born 3 Oct 1865
6. Sarah E. Willis, born 27 July 1871
7. Edgar Willis, born 5 Feb 1872
8. Charles Willis, born 17 June 1873
9. Marshall Willis, born 3 June 1875; died 28 Dec 1956, West Frankfort, Franklin Co., IL
10. Gertrude Willis, born 30 April 1879; died 14 Dec 1896

WILLIAM MITCHELL WILLIS (ca 1808 - ??)
Submitted by Polly Willis
marcadean@aol.com

Born ca 1808??, Carteret Co., NC; died unknown; son of Daniel Willis and Anne Whorton or Winifred Wade. (See Daniel Willis, ca 1755/60 - ??).
Married: Cordelie Davis
Children:
1. Oscar Willis, born 1856; married Adelize Davis
2. Cicero Willis, born 1828, Carteret Co., NC; married Theresa Piner
3. Caroline Willis, born 1832; married Isiah Chadwick
4. Sabra Willis, born 1836; married Whittington Davis
5. Robert S. Willis, born 1842; married Rachel Cooper

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WILLIAM MITCHELL WILLIS (1803 - 1872)
Submitted by Jason Nicholas Gervase
jasnager810@aol.com

Born 24 Feb 1803, Morris Co., NJ; died 8 Oct 1872; son of Joseph Willis and Mary Baldwin. (See Joseph Willis 1780-1851).
Married: 13 Aug 1825 to Lurenda Hotchkiss; she was born 15 July 1805; died 16 Feb 1885.
Children:
1. Sarah E. Willis, born 19 April 1827, NY; married John Henry Collard
2. William Alonzo Willis, born 7 June 1829
3. Joseph Smith Willis, born 4 Dec 1831
4. Hannah M. Willis, born 2 Nov 1834; married Augustus Rawson Beach, 23 Dec 1855, Caldwell, Warren, NY; he was born 2 Aug 1834; died 2 April 1869
5. Julia E. Willis, born 14 March 1837
6. James Eliphalet Willis, born 17 Oct 1841
7. Charles Edwin Willis, born 23 Feb 1844
8. Emma A. Willis, born 13 Sept 1846
9. Barbara E. Willis, born 27 June 1849; married FNU Whitehead

WILLIAM P. WILLIS (Billie Pete) (1853 - ??)
Submitted by Patty J. Treacy
ptreacy@xtalwind.net

Born 28 Feb 1853, Glens Ford, Adair Co., KY; son of William Pascal Willis and Mary Susan McClain.
Married: 10 Jan 1873, Clay Co., TN to Louella Patterson; born 15 June 1858, MO; died 24 Nov 1893,Glens Fork, Adair Co., KY; daughter of Oliver Bomar Patterson and Sarah Jane Dunbar.
Children:
1. Robert Willis
2. Mary Jane Willis, born 19 Jan 1874
3. Oliver Pascal Willis, born 3 April 1876
4. Laura Belle Willis, born 18 March 1879
5. Nannie Embry Willis, 9 May 1881
6. Walter Allen Willis, born 2 May 1883
7. Susan B. Willis, born 7 Sept 1886
8. Jessie Lee Willis, born 8 Oct 1888
9. William Edmond Willis, born 28 Feb 1890
10 Frank Willis, born 1892; maried Ella Kate Willis, born 18 Sept 1893.

WILLIAM P. "WILLIS" WILLIS (1873-1920)
Submitted by Betty Garner
garner@zianet.com

Born 5 Dec 1873, Tallapoosa Co., AL; died 1920, buried Rochester Cemetery, Haskell Co., TX; Son of William M. "Bill" Willis and Margaret Louisa "Loula" Parkman. (See William M. "Bill" Willis 1847-1916).
Married: 4 Dec 1894, Comanche Co., TX, Sophia E. Huddleston, born 1877, probably in Tennessee, daughter of Hayden B. Huddleston and Martha Marilda Ashinghurst; died 1964; buried Rochester Cemetery, Haskell Co., TX.
Children: Eight
Notes: Willie's parents owned a farm in Sidney, Comanche Co., TX. CSA pension records show that Willie's father, Bill, died in Kaufman Co., TX and his mother, M.L. Parkman Willis died in 1935 at the home of their daughter, Luela "Ella" Willis Cox Adams (Mrs. H.E. Adams) in Abilene, Taylor Co., TX. Others buried in Rochester Cemetery, Haskell Co., TX are possibly three of their children: Urb B. Willis, b 18 June 1894; died 13 July 1957; Lionel Willis, b July 1904; died 10 Nov 1904; and Lynn B. Willis, b 25 Nov 1905; died 14 Nov 1974.

WILLIAM PASCAL WILLIS (1822-??)
Submitted by Jack Willis
BigTx@aol.com

Born 1822; son of William Willis, Jr. and Nancy Ann Twyman. (See William Willis, Jr 1781-1830).
Married: 9 Sept 1841, Martha Jane Parrish.
Children:
1. Timothy P. Willis, born 1842
2. Richard Charles Willis, born 1844
3. Mary Ellen Willis, born 1846
4. Edwin Caldwell Willis, born 1849; died 1890.
5. Martha Jane Willis, born 1854.
6. Billie Pete Willis, born 1853.

WILLIAM PIERCE WILLIS (1896-1964)
Researched by Richard Lee Drake, deceased;
Submitted by Alan R. Seip
falcon48@mindspring.com

Born 6 August 1896, Boone Co., ARK; died 12 March 1964, Fresno, Fresno Co., Calif.; Son of Richard Evans Willis and Hulda Louisa Thomas. (See Richard Evans Willis 1868-1951).
Married: 12 May 1915 to Virgie Riggins, born 16 Feb 1900 Washita Co., OK; died 12 March 1964, Fresno,
Calif.
Children:
1. Baby Boy; born 24 May 1916, Alfalfa, Caddo Co., OK; died 24 May 1916, Alfalfa, Caddo Co., OK.
2. Eva Marie Willis; born 11 March 1917, Alfalfa, Caddo Co., OK; Married 1 Aug 1934, Cordell, Washita Co., OK to Lewis Taylor Grumbles.
3. Albert Leo Willis; born 24 Nov 1919, OK; died 6 July 1980, Oakland, Alameda Co., Calif.; Married 26 Aug 1942 to Norma Chambers.
4. Iris Nadine Willis; born 15 Oct 1923, OK; Married 14 Feb 1942 to Oscar Frank Crain.
5. Betty Jo Willis; born 21 Aug 1927, Cordell, Washita Co., OK; Married 26 Jan 1951, Hanford, Kings Co., Calif. to Bee Troy Turner.
6. Lucy Maxine Willis; born 14 Aug 1929, Cordell, Washita Co., OK; died 23 July 1936, Cordell, Washita Co., OK
7. Dortha Colene Willis; born 6 July 1931, Cordell, Washita Co., OK; Mrried 10 Dec 1949, Charles Joseph Alaimo.
8. Janice Ruth Willis; born 13 Dec 1933, Cordell, Washita Co., OK; Married 4 Oct 1952 to William Homer Wright, Jr.
9. Darlene Willis; born 9 Nov 1936, Cordell, Washita Co., OK; Married, 20 Sept 1954, Fresno, Fresno Co., Calif. to James Lewis McLaughlin, Jr.
Note: From the Bible of Richard Evans Willis, personal knowledge of Linnie Drake and Betty Jo Turner. Compiled by Richard Lee Drake.

WILLIAM RIGHT HENRY WILLIS (1829-??)
Submitted by Marsha Willis Patterson
denmar68@swbell.net

Born 29 April 1829, Irwin (Tift)/Jones Co., GA; son of John Washington Willis and Charlotte Matilda Calloway. (See John Washington Willis 1803-1885).
Married: Eliza Hancock
Children:
1. Henry Willis, born ca. 1849
2. Mary Jane Willis
3. Francis Willis
4. Marion Willis
5. Kansas Willis

WILLIAM RUFUS WILLIS (1862 - 1947)
Submitted by Katrina Johnson
22749 Wesley Chapel Road
Paron, AR 72122
501-594-5459
michael@up-link.net

Born 18 May 1862, Iron City TN; died 2 Nov 1947; buried Crooked Oak Cemetery, AL; son of Allen Willis and Sarah Hovater. (See Allen Willis, 1834 - ??).
Married 1) Nanny K. Hovater, born ca 1869, Franklin Co., AL; daughter of Artemus Hovater and Armentia Mitchell.
Children:
1. Etta Willis; married 1) Harrison Baggett; married 2) Will James.
2. Fred Willis; married Kate Dill
3. Daniel Cleveland Willis, born 1 March 1886; died 23 Aug 1947; married Laura Annie Skidmore, born 20 Jan 1888; died 25 April 1944.
4. Veto Willis, born 1887; died 1931; buried at Crooked Oak Cemetery, AL; married Molly L. Kimbrough, born 1890; died 1932, buried Crooked Oak Cemetery, AL
Married 2) Jeanie Modena Flakes, born 8 Nov 1878; died 15 Nov 1917; buried Crooked Oak Cemetery, AL
Children:
5. Luster Willis; married FNU Fountain
6. Ozzie Willis; married Lillie May Bradford
7. Cornelia Willis; married Odus Hester
8. Lottie Willis; married Luther Lindsey
9. Mittie Willis; married Theo Cox
10. Elsie Willis; married Percy Cox
11. Ophelia Willis
12. Nettie Willis, born 10 Aug 1902; died 23 May 1978, buried Crooked Oak Cemetery, AL

WILLIAM STEPHEN WILLIS (1832-1879)
Submitted by Wayne Stafford
wstaff@cox-internet.com

Born 15 Feb 1832, TN (Talapoosa Co., AL?); died 10 Feb 1879, Henderson Co., TX; buried in Sand Flat Cemetery, Pioneer Section, Henderson Co., TX; Parents unknown.
Married: 1852, Kaufman Co., TX to Margaret (Elizabeth?) A. Davis, born 9 Aug 1837, AL; died 20 Jan 1884, Henderson Co., TX; buried Smith Cemetery, Henderson Co., TX.
Children:
1. Sarah Jane Elizabeth Willis, born 8 July 1862, Henderson Co., TX; died 7 Nov 1938, Tturkey Creek, Henderson Co., TX; buried 8 Nov 1938, Smith Cemetery, Henderson Co., TX; married 13 Aug 1882, Athens, Henderson Co., TX to Thomas Jefferson Pierce, born 7 Aug 1860; died 5 Sept 1949.
2. Joseph Windle Willis, born 24 Sept 1864, Henderson Co., TX; died 3 Dec 1940, Lamesa, Dawson Co., TX; married Willie Piper.
3. Martha Lucinda Willis, born 19 March 1867, Henderson Co., TX; married 5 June 1883, Henderson Co., TX to Coon Caples.
4. Margaret "Amanda" C. Willis, born 9 Aug 1869, Henderson Co., TX; married 26 Dec 1889, Henderson Co., TX to Culbertson G "Gip" Hudson.
5. Mary Willis, born 1870, Henderson Co., TX; married Ed Hanson.
6. W.A. "Missie" Willis, born 19 March 1872, Henderson Co., TX; married 17 Oct 1880, Henderson Co., TX to W.R. Holloway.
7. Emma Willis, born 27 Jan 1875; married 20 Sept 1891, Henderson Co., TX to G. Taylor Beason.
8. Addeline Willis, born 18 June 1877, Henderson Co., TX; died 28 Sept 1910, Tucumcari, Quay, NM; buried El Paso, El Paso Co., TX; married Herbert B. Faulkner, born 1876.
9. William Stephen Willis, Jr., born 5 Feb 1879, Henderson Co., TX; died April 1969; married Oma Miles, born 1883. William Stephen Willis, Jr. was a Church of Christ minister in the Fort Worth area.

WILLIAM T. WILLIS (1822-1865)
Submitted by Roy M. Moore
roylyno@swbell.net

Born 1822, Casey Co., KY; died 1 Oct 1865, Perry Co., IL; son of James Willis and unknown mother. (See James Willis ??-??)
Married: 5 Dec 1845, Perry Co., IL to Mary McCartney. She was born 1827, TN.
Children:
1. Elanor Willis, born 1846, Perry Co., IL
2. John Edward Willis, born 19 Oct 1850, Pinckneyville, Perry Co., IL

WILLIAM TERRY WILLIS (1903-1958)
Submitted by Marsha Willis Patterson
denmar68@swbell.net

Born 25 Jan 1903, Sylvester, Worth Co., GA; died 14 March 1958; buried Willis Cemetery, Sylvester, GA; son of Joseph W. Willis and Frances Rooks. (See Joseph W. Willis 1863-1932).
Married: Cora lee Williams
Children:
1. W.E. Willis, born ca. 1925
2. Curtis Willis
3. Joanne Willis; married FNU Thompson
4. Sue Carol Willis

WILLIAM THOMAS WILLIS (ca 1850 - 1894)
Submitted by Shirley Deem
sdeem@bloomington.in.us

Born ca. 1850, Gallatin Co., IL; died 15 Sept 1894, Ridgway, Gallaltin Co., IL; son of Daniel Mulligan Willis, Sr. and Martha Evans. (See Daniel Mulligan Willis, Sr. 1826-1893).
Married: 1) 23 March 1876, Gallatin Co., IL to Mary S. Kanady
Married: 2) 2 April 1879, Gallatin Co., IL to Lizzie Louderbough, daughter of Louderbough and Louderbough.
Children:
1. Charles Robert Willis, born ca. 1880

WILLIAM TOWLES WILLIS (1794-1847)
Submitted by Jack Willis
BigTx@aol.com

Born 10 June 1794, Culpepper Co., VA; died 23 Feb 1847 in Battle of Buena Vista, Mexico. Son of Edmund Terrill Willis and Frances Towles. (See Edmund Terrill Willis, Sr. 1766-1820).
Married: 21 Feb 1815, Greensburg, KY to Hettie Esther Howe, daughter of John Howe and Margaret Wallace.
Children:
1. Margaret Frances Willis, born 15 Feb 1816; died 26 Aug 1839, Mumfordsville, KY; Married 13 Nov 1834, Greensburg, KY to Noah Smith.
2. William Carrolll Willis, born 22 Feb 1818, Somersville, KY; died 23 Oct 1855, KY.
3. John Adair Willis, born 15 Aug 1820, Summerville, KY; died Nicholasville, KY; Married Margaret Roberts.
4. James Harvey Willis, born 26 Jan 1823, Greensburg, KY; died 9 Nov 1913, Lawrenceburg, KY; Married 1) 1855, Fannie Macey; Married 2) 1864, Woodford Co., KY to Mary Sublett Hawkins.
5. Theresa Elizabeth Willis, born 18 Jan 1826, Greensburg, KY; died 10 Oct 1855, Clifton, KY; Married 1844, Nicholasville, KY to John Thomas Berryman.
6. Edmund Calvin Willis, born 1 Nov 1829, Greensburg, KY; died 1870, Clifton, KY; Married 1) 1854, Lawrenceburg, KY, Eugenia Egbert; Married 2) 1856, Cairo, ILL to Sallie Lestere.
7. Sally Ann Jane Willis, born 21 June 1833, Greensburg, KY; died 25 Dec 1907, Versailles, KY; Married 27 May 1852, Clifton, KY to Edward Newton Berryman.
8. Robert Byrd Willis, born 6 March 1837, Greensburg, KY; died Nicholasville, KY; Married Mrs. Douglas Brown.
9. Alexander Willoughby Willis, born 25 March 1844; died Lexington, KY.

WILLIAM VIRGIL WILLIS (1876-1941)
Submitted by Charlene
ggn@flash.net

Born 1876, Paris, MO; d 1941, NM. Son of Charles Cobb Willis and Julia McKinney. (See Charles Cobb Willis 1846-??)
Married: Lydia Madeline Mollett, b 1885, Perre-Fitte, Switzerland; d 1987, Tucumcari, NM
Children:
1. Julia Anona Willis, b 1907, Tucson, AR; married Rufus Paris Greer, 1 son.
2. William Presley Willis, b 1908, Anniston, NM; d 1941, NM; married Beth LNU. Two daughters.

WILLIAM WASHINGTON WILLIS (1869-1948)
Submitted by Marsha Willis Patterson
denmar68@swbell.net

Born 1869; died 1948; son of George Washington Willis and Nancy Lovett. (See George Washington Willis 1847-1932).
Married Lula Alice Warren; born 1879; died 1953.
Children:
1. Garland M. Willis, born 1899
2. Lillian Marguerite Willis, born 1900; died 1918
3. Mildred Louise Willis, born 1902; died 1918
4. William Wallace Willis, born 1905; married Susie Anderson
5. Warren Hobert Willis, born 1906

WILLIE LEE WILLIS (1882-1944)
Submitted by Johnson Willis
jwbw@gcronline.com

Born 8 July 1882, Amelia Co., VA; died 2 Dec 1944, Crewe, Nottoway Co., VA; son of John Willis and Mary E. Ponton. (See John Willis 1850-??).
Married: 2 Nov 1904 to Ruth Brady Herring, born 31 Aug 1884, Chesterfield Co., VA; died 24 Jan 1966, Crewe, Nottoway Co., VA
Children:
1. Lois Lee Willis, born 1905; died 1908
2. John Lynwood Willis, born 1906; died 1907
3. Dorothy Ruth Willis, born 1915; died 1916, Crewe, Nottoway Co., VA
4. Calvin Stuart Willis, born 31 July 1909, Crewe, Nottoway Co., VA; died 4 May 1966, Crewe,
Nottoway Co., VA; married 24 March 1934 toVirginia Frances Johnson, born 31 March 1911, Blackstone, Nottoway Co., VA
5. William Louis Willis, born 8 May 1912; died 25 July 1973, Crewe, Nottoway Co., VA
6. Cecil Van Willis, born 28 April 1920; died June 1981, Richmond, VA

WILLIAM WESLEY WILLIS (1811-1872)
Submitted by Darlene Butts
wbutts@idsely.com

Born 16 Aug 1811, Shawnee, Gallatin Co., IL; died 8 April 1872, Beaver Co., Utah; son of Merrill Willis and Margaret Cherry.
Married: 19 March 1857, Salt Lake City, Utah to Mary Pengelly; born 9 Dec 1824, St. German, Cornwall, England; died 22 May 1906, Salt Lake City, Utah; daughter of Edward Pengelly.
Children:
1. Jared Arthur Willis, born ca 1858
2. Mary Ellen Molly Willis, born ca 1860
3. Augusta Willis, born 13 Sept 1862
4. Hiram Albert Willis, born 22 June 1865

WILSON D. "WILSE' WILLIS (1834-??)
Submitted by Marsha Willis Patterson
denmar68@swbell.net

Born 1834, Irwin (Tift)/Jones Co., GA; son of John Washington Willis and Charlotte Matilda Calloway. (See John Washington 1803-1885).
Married: Georgia LNU
Children:
1. Alice Willis; married FNU Wood
2. Amelia Willis; born ca. 1856; married FNU Gay
3. Julia Willis; married FNU Roberts
4. David Willis
5. Dent Willis
6. Dow Willis
7. Bud Willis
8. Daniel Willis; born ca. 1858

WRIGHT WILLIS (1810 - 1852)
Submitted by Jennifer Sherwood Braswell
jensgen@iol10.com

Born 1810, GA; died 1852; parents unknown.
Married 3 April 1838, Pulaski Co., GA to Elizabeth Cornwell
Children:
1. John Wright Willis, born 1 June 1846, Pulaski Co., GA; married 1) Mary Ann Westberry; married 2) Amanda Elizabeth Holland; married 3) Emma Florida Herring
2. Asineth Georgia Willis
3. Sarah A. Willis
4. William James Willis
5. Daniel Thomas Willis
6. Elizabeth Willis
7. Martha Willis
Notes: Wright Willis was killed by Indians in 1852. His wife, Elizabeth, took the chilren and moved to Hamilton Co., Fl. She later moved to Lowndes Co., GA and lived with her son, John.

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