Michelle, in 1870, Nancy is not listed in the home of her father Sherwood (listed as Sherod). She would have been about 18 at that time - where was she? Next door was Jesse Beasley, age 25 and his wife Nancy, age 17 or 19, with daughter Irine, age 2, and Rufus, (probably Jesse's brother) and his family. Jesse was also living nearby in 1880. Sherwood's family was in Macon Co., TN in 1850 and 1860. Nancy is listed as age 10 in 1860. 1870: Sherod Willis, age 60, b. TN (I believe it should have been VA); wife Annie,age 55, b. TN, son Henderson, age 13, b. TN, son John R., age 33, b. TN, wife Divinia, age 37, b. TN, Nancy A., age 4, and Allen B., age 2. I know this doesn't help with your question as to whether Lon is Leonidas, and there is a 2-year difference in their ages, but we all know ages aren't always correct in the census records. I wonder if all the children listed in 1880 are Nancy's - she would only have been 14 years old when Lavanna was born. Sandra -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]On Behalf Of Michelle Mahan Sent: Monday, July 21, 2008 4:09 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [TNSMITH] Willis Family I am looking for more information on the Willis family in Smith County, TN. In the census below I think Leonadas is actually Lon Willis b. March 9, 1876; d.(not known) who married Tilda Coons b. April 12, 1880; d. Jan. 1, 1954 She was the daughter of William and Sarah E. Coons. I would really like to know if the Leonadas below is Lon or not. The age is about right and Lon's mother name was Nancy Willis. The story that has been passed down about Lon's mother Nancy is she had all these kids out of wed-lock with a Beasley Man that lived down the road from her. Not for sure if it's true and if I have found the right family or not. In the 1900 census of Smith County, TN Lon and Tilda are married already. Tilda is leaving with her parents and siblings but Lon is nowhere to be found. (Where did he go??) In the 1910 census of Smith County, TN Lon and Tilda are leaving in District 3 together with children: Janie Willis, Nervie Willis, and Edgar Willis. Any help on this family would be great!! Home in 1880: District 6, Smith, Tennessee Sherd or Sherwood Willis 69 (Head of house hold) Annie Willis 66 -wife Nancy Willis 28 -daughter Mary A. Willis 8 - granddaughter Leonadas Willis 2 - grandson Lavanna Willis 14 - granddaughter Henry Willis 10 - grandson Harvy Willis 3 - grandson Michelle Mahan [email protected] ------------------------------- 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 ------------------------------- 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