My 1st cousin once removed Robert Kenneth "Bobby" Willis, Jr. Contact: Randy Willis www.randywillis.org randy@randywillis.org Robert Kenneth "Bobby" Willis, Jr. joined the Navy in August of 1939 after graduating from Natchitoches High School. He served for 16-months on the USS Arizona which arrived at Pearl Harbor on Saturday, December 6, 1941 and was sunk the next day by the Japanese. He enlisted in the Navy in Rapides Parish, Louisiana and was the first casualty of that Parish in World War II. The American Legion Post in Pineville, Louisiana was named the Robert K. Willis Jr. Post in honor of his service and duty to his country. He is entombed in the USS Arizona at the bottom of Pearl Harbor. Robert Kenneth "Bobby" Willis, Jr. father was Robert Kenneth Willis, Sr. who was born January 15, 1877 and died June 30, 1951. He was a butcher and cattleman. Robert Kenneth Willis, Sr. married Eulah "Eula" Rosalie Hilburn in 1903. Eula was born March 10, 1884 and died February 6, 1919, at age 34, of the flu (she is buried at Lecompte Cemetery). Eula is buried next to her parents, Charles Hilburn (1858-1943) and Francis Hilburn (1860-1930). Robert Kenneth Willis, Sr. and Eula Rosalie Hilburn Willis had the following children: Flossie Litton Willis (b. August 5, 1905; d. September, 1985 - married a Tomlinson), and Ilie Jewel Willis (b. March 8, 1907; d. May, 1995 - married Carl Close). Robert Kenneth Willis, Sr. then married Julia Mae Johnson on June 13, 1922. Julia Mae was born September 4, 1899 and died February 17, 1934, at age 34 (she is buried at Leesville Cemetery). Both of Robert's wives died at age 34. Robert Kenneth Willis, Sr. and Julia Mae Johnson Willis had the following children: Robert "Bobby" Willis. Jr. (b. February 2, 1923; d. December 7, 1941 at Pearl Harbor - buried on the USS Arizona), Glenn Dewey Willis (b. May 8, 1924), and Billy Edward Willis (b. June 2, 1925; d. August 6, 1991). Robert Kenneth Willis, Sr. died of a heart attack. He is buried in the Greenwood Cemetery in Pineville, La. Robert Kenneth Willis, Sr. parents were Daniel Hubbard Willis, Jr. (1839-1900) and Julia Ann Graham Willis (1845-1936). Robert Kenneth Willis, Sr.'s siblings were: Henry Elwa Willis (1867-1945), Carvelia S. Willis (1869-1941), Minnie R. Willis (1870-1921), David Eugene Willis (1872-1880), Corine Willis (1873-1873), Dr. Daniel Oscar Willis (1875-1935), Ruthey Madella Willis (1880), Stella Willis (1881-1881), Julia Coatney Willis (1883-1945), and my grandfather Randall Lee Willis (1886-1940).

My Great-aunt Julia Coatney Willis Contact: Randy Willis www.randywillis.org randy@randywillis.org Julia Coatney Willis was born March 11, 1883 and died August 16, 1945. She married Harry Scarbrough. They had one daughter named Audrey Ethel Scarbrough (b. March 1, 1907; d. October 22, 1980) who married Kent Hayden (b. June 18, 1906; d. November 16, 1984). Audrey and Kent Kane Hayden, Sr. had two sons named Charles Hayden and Kent Kane Hayden, Jr. Julia Coatney Willis Scarbrough died of a heart attack and is buried in the Mountain View Cemetery at San Bernardino, California. Julia Coatney Willis "aunt Coatney" was the youngest daughter of Daniel Hubbard Willis, Jr. (1839-1900) & Julia Ann Graham Willis (1845-1936). Julia Coatney Willis' siblings were: Henry Elwa Willis (1867-1945), Carvelia S. Willis (1869-1941), Minnie R. Willis (1870-1921), David Eugene Willis (1872-1880), Corine Willis (1873-1873), Dr. Daniel Oscar Willis (1875-1935), Robert Kenneth Willis, Sr. (1877-1951), Ruthey Madella Willis (1880), Stella Willis (1881-1881), and my grandfather Randall Lee Willis (1886-1940).

Seeking information on my Grandaunt Minnie R. Willis Benedict by Randy Willis www.randywillis.org randy@randywillis.org Minnie R. Willis was born 7 MAY 1870. She died 18 SEP 1921. She married Charles H. Benedict. She is buried at the Greenwood Cemetery in Pineville, La. Minnie R. Willis Benedict and Charles H. Benedict children were: Arthur Charles Benedict (July 4, 1891; d. Jan. 21, 1969), and Lester B. Benedict (d. April 26, 1899; d. May 10, 1918 of meningitis). Minnie R. Willis (1870-1921), was the daughter of Daniel Hubbard Willis, Jr. (1839-1900) and Julia Ann Graham Willis (1845-1936). Minnie R. Willis siblings were: Henry Elwa Willis (1867-1945), Carvelia S. Willis (1869-1941), David Eugene Willis (1872-1880), Corine Willis (1873-1873), Dr. Daniel Oscar Willis (1875-1935), Robert Kenneth Willis, Sr. (1877-1951), Ruthey Madella Willis (1880), Stella Willis (1881-1881), Julia Coatney Willis (1883-1945) and my grandfather Randall Lee Willis (1886-1940).

I have just found a file reporting a Jane Willis b. 23 Aug 1804 in Randolph Co. NC married an "Unknown" Williams. I know Daniel Mc Daniel from a marriage bond married a Jane Williams in Randolph Co. date 13 Oct 1828. I suspect her pb as either Chatham or Randolph Co.'s. Can anyone find a place from this information in their known family groups? I can share later family groups. Ron

Hello all, First I would like to thank everyone that took time out of their busy schedual to send a card to my grandpa, William Jess Willis. It ment a lot to him to know that there are other Willis' out there that care. Thank You. I have had a break through in my search for James Wylie Willis. I found him in the 1880 and 1900 census for Jackson Twp, Reynolds Co., MO along with his parents and siblings. I don't have access to the 1850, 1860, or 1870 census at this time so I'm hoping one of you will recognise one of the knew names and then we will both have made a new connection. So here goes: James C. Willis was born in Jun of 1835 in IL (I believe). He served in the Civil War (Union side) with the 38th IL Infantry. He married Mary A. ? in about 1860. They had the following children: Cynthia E. Willis (b.12 May 1861 in MO - d. 16 Jan 1918 in AR) married William Gastone Vanover. Mary E. Willis (b. 1867 MO) married Mases A. Radford on 18 Dec 1884 in Jackson Twp, Reynolds Co., MO Sarah Jane Willis (b. 1869 MO) married W.G. Hart on 16 Dec 1886 in Jackson Twp, Reynolds Co., MO James Wylie Willis (b. 19 Apr 1871 MO - d. 5 Jun 1954 in Belzoni, Murpheys Co., MS - bur. Oakland Cemetery, Jackson Co., AR) married Martha Ann Harper abt. 1894 in MO. Margaret Willis (b. 1873 MO) If this looks familar please let me know. I am so excited to finally find this much that I don't want to have another dead end just yet. Thanks, Melissa in TX

Rev. Daniel Hubbard Willis, Sr. Rev. Daniel Hubbard Willis, Sr. (b. Dec. 28,1817; d. Mar. 27, 1887) was my great-great-grandfather. He was the son of Agerton Willis and Sophie Story Willis and the grandson of Rev. Joseph Willis and Rachel Bradford Willis. He was born on Bayou Boeuf, in Louisiana. He married Anna Slaughter (b. May 29, 1820 d. Mar. 24, 1876) on March 15, 1838 in La. Both are buried at the Amiable Baptist Church Cemetery near Glenmora, La. Their children were: Daniel Hubbard Willis, Jr. (1839-1900), Eliza Willis Flowers (1842-1901), Mary Jane Willis (b. circa 1845), David Willis (b. circa 1846), Martha Willis (b. circa 1847), Matthew Willis (1848-1925), Dempsey Willis (1854-1919), Calvin Willis (1855-1911), and Robert Willis (1858-1939). He was the first of Rev. Joseph Willis' many descendants to follow him into the ministry. Daniel was called by W.E. Paxton's in "A History of the Baptist of Louisiana, from the Earliest Times to the Present" (1888) "…one of the most respected ministers in the Louisiana Association." He established many churches and was blind the last 22-years of his life. His daughter would read the scriptures and he would preach. He was pastor of Amiable and Spring Hill Baptist Churches for many years. The Louisiana Association minutes record, in 1856, that: "Elder D.H. Willis was a missionary in the Western part of the Association at the rate of $400 per year. Although in ill health he 'traveled 1840 miles, preached 84 sermons, delivered 44 exhortations, visited 115 families, baptized 19, restored 2, settled one difficulty, started 3 prayer meetings, and one Sabbath School, preached at 21 different places...'" He settled on Spring Creek near Long Leaf, La. at a community called Babb’s Bridge. His daughter-in-law, Julia Ann Graham Willis, said he was the best man she every knew. Randy Willis www.randywillis.org randy@randywillis.org

I am looking for information on Virgina (Jennie) M. Willis. She was born in MA, married Robert?? Plant and died in Vermont (1940's). She had one child that I know of (Royal James Plant born. 1894 in Vermont). Any information would be greatly appreciated. Sue __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Auctions - buy the things you want at great prices http://auctions.yahoo.com/

My records show that Henry Willis who died ca 1812 had a son Isiah born ca 1764 who married ca 1812 Sanny Blankinship. Henry's son Joshua born ca 1766 married 1807 Mary Blankinship. A son by Henry's second wife (Nancy McKnight) was Hugh born ca l872 and married Polly Delly (Dilly) in 1815.

The plea is that hopefully there is someone on the list whom is looking for the family of Philip Willis in Bristol, England circa 1820 - 30. He was my ggg grandfather and everytime I link into the family - children being baptised, I end up with another dead'un. Philip was a mariner, married to one Elizabeth Williams and I haven't been able to find this either - they had the following children: John Nicholas baptised St. Mary Redcliffe, Bristol 1821 died several months/years later. Thomas Robert baptised St. Mary Redcliffe, Bristol 1824 Jane Elizabeth baptised St. Mary Redcliffe, Bristol 1828 died 1833 John Nicholas baptised St. Mary Redcliffe, Bristol 1831 dies 1833 - he and Jane died within a week of each other. Problem....there is no other John Willis being baptised in St. Mary Redcliffe between 1833 - 1836 I have his marriage certificate stating parentage, occupation, age, place of birth......but can't find him. This information gives the date of birth as circa 1830... so if anyone has any suggestions - and links or ties..... please please please pass them on..... Carol in Perth Western Australia mailto:apple@wantree.com.au Member of: Western Australian Genealogical Society http://cleo.murdoch.edu.au/~wags/index.html Perth Dead Person's Society http://carmen.murdoch.edu.au/community/dps/ SAVE OUR CENSUS! ON 7 AUG 2001 TICK 'YES' Want to know more? See: http://carmen.murdoch.edu.au/~affho/affho-07.htm

Pat, The Wheeler's I have tie into my Miller then Marshall lines. I do not know that I have a Willis-Wheeler connection in my tree. Because the names, John Wheeler and William Willis are popular names they don't by themselves indicate a possible connection. What I was looking for was a connection with the name "Wylie/Wiley", as in William W. Willis could be William "Wylie or Wiley" Willis. I do have notes on a couple Wiley Willis's (below): Wiley WILLIS b: 1918 in MO ? d: 1980 in St Louis, Saint Charles Co., MO ANOTHER: Ancestors of Wiley Willis Generation No. 1 1. Wiley Willis, born 1920 in Daviess Co., MO; died 1993. He married Virginia Letta Generation No. 2 2. John Dee Willis, born Mar 14, 1872 in Daviess Co., MO; died 1948 in McFall, MO He married 3. Eliza Bell Sweat, born Mar 2, 1879 in Daviess Co., MO; died 1975 in Albany, MO Children of John Willis and Eliza Sweat are: i. Della Lovann Willis, born Aug 28, 1899 in Daviess Co., MO; died 1979 in Jefferson City, Cole Co., MO; married Alpha Olin Shaw ii. Walter Willis, born 1902 in Daviess Co., MO; died 1970; married Lois Francisco. iii. Infant Son Willis, born 1903 in Daviess Co., MO; died 1903 in Daviess Co., MO. iv. Crystal Bessie Willis, born 1907 in Daviess Co., MO; married (1) William M. Stitt in 1st marraige; married (2) Elmer Zimmerman in 2nd Marriage; married (3) Harvey C. Burt. v. Gordon Delbert Willis, born 1909 in Gentry Co., MO; died 1983 in Des Moines, IA; married Wilma Jean Hines. vi. Harley R. Willis, born 1912 in MO; died 1987 in Pattonsburg, Daviess Co., MO; married Barbara Jean Hibbs. vii. Leola Willis, born 1914 in Daviess Co., MO; died 1997 in Albany, Gentry Co., MO; married Virgil Trimble 1 viii. Wiley Willis, born 1920 in Daviess Co., MO; died 1993; married Virginia Letta ix. Burl Willis, born Abt. 1924; died 1943. x. Warren Edgar Willis, born 1928 in Pattonsburg, Daviess Co., MO; died 1956; married Lois Clifton Bozarth Generation No. 3 4. Andrew Jackson Willis, born Feb 4, 1845 in KY; died 1902 in Pattonsburg, Daviess Co., MO He married Nov 23, 1869 5. Susannah A. Ledgerwood, born Sep 20, 1852 in Buchanan Co., MO; died 1921 in McFall, MO Children of Andrew Willis and Susannah Ledgerwood are: 2 i. John Dee Willis, born Mar 14, 1872 in Daviess Co., MO; died 1948 in McFall, MO. ii. Nevada Willis, born Abt. 1876. iii. Eliza Willis, born Abt. 1877. iv. Son Willis, born Abt. 1879 in Daviess Co., MO; died Apr 17, 1879 in Daviess Co., MO. v. Hugh Jackson Willis, born 1881; died 1972; married Ethel Emma Snell 1904 vi. Bartley Willis, born Abt. 1883; married Anna Elsie Elsay. vii. Daughter Willis, born Sep 22, 1884 in Daviess Co., MO; died Sep 22, 1884 in Daviess Co., MO. viii. Milton Willis, born Abt. 1887. ix. William Redmon Willis, born 1891; died 1968; married (1) Hazel M. Harrod; married (2) Callie Rice x. Callie E. Willis, born 1896 in Daviess Co., MO; died 1984. 6. Isreal Sweat He married 7. Martha Persinger Child of Isreal Sweat and Martha Persinger is: 3 i. Eliza Bell Sweat, born Mar 2, 1879 in Daviess Co., MO; died 1975 in Albany, MO. Generation No. 4 8. Hugh Jackson Willis, born in KY; died in MO. He married 9. Martha Cook, born Oct 21, 1818 in KY; died Feb 10, 1880 in Daviess Co., MO. Children of Hugh Willis and Martha Cook are: 4 i. Andrew Jackson Willis, born Feb 4, 1845 in KY; died 1902 in Pattonsburg, Daviess Co., MO ii. John Dee Willis, born Sep 17, 1850 in MO; died 1916; married Eliza Blankenship. iii. William D. Willis, born Abt. 1851; married Eliza. iv. Bartley Willis, born Mar 14, 1854 in Ray Co., MO; died 1913. 10. John Ledgerwood He married 11. Colen Walker Child of John Ledgerwood and Colen Walker is: 5 i. Susannah A. Ledgerwood, born Sep 20, 1852 in Buchanan Co., MO; died 1921 in McFall, MO About all I have at this point. Chuck Townsend Clio, Michigan ICQ# 4432153 <mailto:CDT3@PERCEPTIONET.COM> -----Original Message----- From: Oneclassieladie@aol.com [mailto:Oneclassieladie@aol.com] Sent: Friday, April 20, 2001 12:19 AM To: WILLIS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: WILLIS-D Digest V01 #32 Chuck, I have a William Willis in my family born 1872/73, but his father was also named William Willis. I'm wondering if your William Willis born 1830 could be his fahter or any connection. I also have a John Wheeler born 1855 in my family. I noticed that you had a Wheeler & a Willis in your family. Even though I didn't recognize any of the other names, it seems strange to me that you would have both those surnames that I have if there were no connection at all. Hope some of this rings a bell with you. I sure would like to make a connection. If you or anyone else out there could halp me in any way I would sure appreciate it. Thanks Pat ______________________________

also re Wiley Willis I am interested in Anna whose people say she was full blooded Indian. My family tradition says we have Indian blood and I would love to know more about it. I am descended from Tabitha Willis the daughter of Henry Willis and Nancy McKnight(?). Henry Willis had land on Rich Creek in what is now Monroe County West Virginia. The marriage record for Tabitha Willis and Charles Cooper the son of John and Elizabeth Cooper dated 1802 is in Monroe County West Virginia. Charles Cooper moved to Laurence County W.Va. Tabitha died ca 1824 and Charles ca 1836 in Greenville County Kentucky. They had a son Charles that the family said "REALLY SHOWED THE INDIAN BLOOD". but of course they would not tell any more about it. I am descended from Mary Cooper a daughter of Tabitha and Charles Cooper who was sister to the Charles who showed the Indian blood. Mary married 1835 William Smith Dickerson in Greenville Coounty Kentucky (this is where the Wiley comes in). They moved to Davies County and named their first child William Wiley Dickerson. They lived near Civil Bend in Davies County. Can any one help me with my Indian? I would love to be in touch with the descendents of Anna the full blooded Cherokee.

I'm looking for the parents of James Spottswood Willis of Hanover Ct., Va. He was born around 1850 & died 1942 in Richmond. Does anyone know anything about him? _________________________________________________________________ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com

Looking for parents of Moses WILLIS. Moses Willis b Feb 1795 married Susannah Fields 30 Dec 1815 Grainger County, Tennessee. Children: (1) David Franklin Willis b 25 Feb 1818 md M. Elizabeth Canter 22 Mar 1838 Campbell Co, Tn died 25 Aug 1888 Blue Springs, Gage, Neb (2) Anna Willis b 19 Dec 1818 Grainger Co, Tn md William Evans 16 Mar 1837 Tn died after 1870 census of Salem, Missouri (3) Telitha Willis b 9 Jan 1826 Grainger Co, Tn md (1)Elisa Vansel 13 Nov 1840 Grainger Co, Tn(2) Tilmon H. Evans (div) died 26 Oct 1892 Union Co, Tn (4) Martin Cleveland Willis b 1830 Grainger co, Tn md Elizabeth F. Carter 28 Dec 1852 Grainger co, Tn died after 1870 census of Hiawatha, Brown Co, Kansas (5) Lucinda Willis b 29 Oct 1832 Grainger Co, Tn md William Oaks 28 Sep 1851 Grainger Co, Tn died 11 Dec 1886 Union co, Tn (6) George W. Willis b 1835 Grainger Co, Tn I can not find George anywhere but on the 1850 census with his mother at age 14. Any information you find on him would be appreciated. I have pictures of Cleveland and Anna. Anna's line say she is full blooded cherokee. I think Moses's father could be Moses Willis abt 1770 that married Levina Davidson. Moses was in Sullivan Co, Tn 1797 1 white poll, no acres with William Willis 1 white poll, 100 acres Any clues appreciated. -Joyce Allen ----- Original Message ----- From: <WILLIS-D-request@rootsweb.com> To: <WILLIS-D@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, April 19, 2001 10:01 AM Subject: WILLIS-D Digest V01 #32

Chuck, I have a William Willis in my family born 1872/73, but his father was also named William Willis. I'm wondering if your William Willis born 1830 could be his fahter or any connection. I also have a John Wheeler born 1855 in my family. I noticed that you had a Wheeler & a Willis in your family. Even though I didn't recognize any of the other names, it seems strange to me that you would have both those surnames that I have if there were no connection at all. Hope some of this rings a bell with you. I sure would like to make a connection. If you or anyone else out there could halp me in any way I would sure appreciate it. Thanks Pat

I am still trying to break down this brickwall> Need to find out who the parents were of: LAMBERT WILLIS b: 1817 Maryland d: 29 Aug Aug 1860 Rock Island, Ill m: Mary Elizabeth King it does not state on his death certificate who his parents were. thanks in advance: Cindy

Here is some information that I have. I am not sure what the W. stands for in William's name. -------------------------------------------------------- Descendants of John Willis 1 John Willis b: 1790 in VA d: July 18, 1878 Burial: Hughes Cem., Near Cainsville, Harrison Co., MO +Margaret b: Abt. 1794 in VA 2 Delilah Willis b: Abt. 1827 in Granger Co., TN d: January 26, 1875 in Harrison Co., MO. Burial: Hamilton Cem., Near Pleasonton, Decatur Co., IA. 2 Peter Lowry Willis b: December 12, 1829 in Grainger Co., TN. d: July 12, 1888 in Harrison Co., MO. Burial: Hughes Cem., Near Cainsville, Harrison Co., MO. 2 Catherine Willis b: 1830 in Grainger Co., TN 2 William W. Willis b: September 26, 1830 in Grainger Co., TN d: June 14, 1907 in Hugoton, Stevens Co., Ks. Burial: Hughes Cem., Near Cainsville, Harrison Co., MO. 2 John J. Willis b: 1835 in Grainger Co., TN 2 Enoch Newton Willis b: March 21, 1836 in Grainger Co., TN d: February 17, 1923 in Cainsville, Harrison Co., MO. Burial: Hughes Cem., Near Cainsville, Harrison Co., MO. +Mary Elizabeth Mcclure b: December 04, 1852 in Jennings Co., Ind. d: October 31, 1942 in Princeton, Mercer Co., MO. Burial: Hughes Cem., Near Cainsville, Harrison Co., MO. 2 Mary M. Willis b: 1840 in Grainger Co., TN 2 Francis Willis b: 1842 in Grainger Co., TN 2 Benjamin Willis b: Abt. 1844 in Grainger Co., TN Chuck Townsend Clio, Michigan ICQ# 4432153 mailto:CDT3@PERCEPTIONET.COM TOWNSEND - VOLLWEILER/VOLLWILER - SCHIEDEL - CANAAN - WENGER - SHERK/SHIRK - FOWLER - BURGER - CARAWAY - MARSHALL - STANGE - GATES - HINES - SANHOLTZ - SOPER - SLATER - ELLIS - McLAUGHLIN - DILLEY - PEASLEE - MARKS - BURTON - HOWARD - VAN ARTER - LOCKWOOD - FRANCO - FAVREAU - WICHMAN - CANNON - WILLIS - OVERBAUGH - KELLEY - HAWXHURST - LEONHART - JAMESON - REED - MILLER - SWITZER - KUEHLER/KEELER - LEONARD - AUSTIN - WHEELER - POLLEY - JUNG - PINNEY - WRIGHT -----Original Message----- From: Ricky & Melissa's Mail [mailto:arion@pyramid3.net] Sent: Monday, April 16, 2001 6:37 PM To: WILLIS-L@rootsweb.com Subject: William Jess Willis will be celebrating his 98th birthday on April 23!!!! Hi to all the Willis' on the list, I am in hopes that maybe some of you would be willing to help me make my grandpa's 98th birthday special by sending him a birthday card. I was in hopes that I would have some great new info to share with him about our family but am still stuck with that big brick wall on his father James Wylie Willis. His side of my family has been very hard to track down. I now know that from census records and birth records that his father and mother were both to have been born in MO but I have no ideal what part. So, I am at another stand still. So, if any of you would like to help me and send him a Happy 98th card, I would appreciate it. He address is: William Jess Willis c/o Dink Thornton 3328 FM 1181 Ennis, TX 75119 If anyone needs a look up in South Texas maybe I can help you out. Thanks in advance, Melissa Willis Martinez

I need help. A few years ago my grandmother hired a genealogist. She said that my line went from me, to my mother, to James Bruce Willis, to Alfred Hultz Willis, to Elias Willis, to Isaac Willis, to Robert Willis. But she said that Elias was born in Maryland in 1826, which I cannot confirm. But I do know that he lived in Ohio before he had a parting of the ways with his father (Isaac) then moved to Illinois and died in Kansas. The problem is, that the Isaac he has been linked with lived in Ohio, but never went to Maryland. Perhaps Elias was born in Pennsylvania. But another researcher has told me that I have tied into a wrong line, Because Isaac from Ohio never went to Maryland. I have a copy of Tobert's wil and the paper that Isaac filed when he contested the will, which is from Ohio. Does anyone out there know anything about this family that can help me? My grandfather (James Bruce) left this world many years ago and left so many unanswered qquesstionss about hi! s family. My mother's memory is failing, so I do hope that someone may know about this. My grandfather was a veteran of World War I and was a doughboy. He had family in California, Iowa, Ohio, Colorado. Help please. Sherrie Eden

Hi to all the Willis' on the list, I am in hopes that maybe some of you would be willing to help me make my grandpa's 98th birthday special by sending him a birthday card. I was in hopes that I would have some great new info to share with him about our family but am still stuck with that big brick wall on his father James Wylie Willis. His side of my family has been very hard to track down. I now know that from census records and birth records that his father and mother were both to have been born in MO but I have no ideal what part. So, I am at another stand still. So, if any of you would like to help me and send him a Happy 98th card, I would appreciate it. He address is: William Jess Willis c/o Dink Thornton 3328 FM 1181 Ennis, TX 75119 If anyone needs a look up in South Texas maybe I can help you out. Thanks in advance, Melissa Willis Martinez

Hello: researching my gg-grandmother: Disie WILLIS (James married name) DOB 4/4/1866 DOD 8/27/1945 HENDERSON CO>LEXINGTON>TN Father: John N. WILLIS DOB 1841 NORTH CAROLINA DOD unknown Mother: Avie WILLIS (maiden name HOPPER) DOB unknown DOD unknown Place of birth HENDERSON CO>TN John second wife JANE according to 1900 census Married in 1883. As it approaches Disie WILLIS 135th annivesary of her birthday hopefully will find some information! Thank you for your time. Linda Reynolds-Cook genghost@vlnk.net TN SURNAMES WILLIS HOPPER JAMES MITCHELL COLE.................so far :0)

Hello list, haven't posted in awhile so here goes; Robert Henry Willis b. abt. 1851, son is William Arthur Willis b. abt. 1875 in Marshall, Saline, MO, m. Shaup,Ida of PA, their son Jesse Gordon Willis b.1895 Ft. White, Columbia, FL. I would like to find places and dates and records for these relatives and ancestors and descendants. Thanks for your help, Lorrie Willis