John Willis was for sure a Rev. War Patriot. I don't have a death date but he was born 1764 and is suppose to be buried In Hawkins County according to SAR.. Bob Hughes "Do not go where the path may lead; Go where there is no path and leave a trail"---Emerson Opportunities never come to those who wait...they are captured by those who dare to attack. -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] Sent: Friday, December 28, 2007 3:45 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [TNHAWKIN] Hawkins County, Tennessee "Willis" Surname This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: drdjones Surnames: Willis Classification: queries Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.tennessee.counties.hawkins/2280.1.2.5.2.1/mb.ashx Message Board Post: John Willis was an RW Vet and had a pension file. I presume that he was the father and/or Uncle of the Hawkins County Willis family. There isn't much in the file though-- Pension application 3 Oct 1833 in Hawkins County, TN Entered service in Fall 1780 in Henry County, VA Born in Halifax County, VA but date not given or unreadable No other information Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message