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.