My WILLISs originated out of Northumberland and Durham Counties in England. They are mostly coal miners and many left England looking for more or better work. I've found living cousins in Australia! My great grandparents, George Sanderson WILLIS and his wife Mary Jane BERRY, emigrated with their children around mid to late 1880 and settled in Iowa. George died 11 years laters in an Iowa coal mining accident, leaving Mary Jane with 9 children ranging in age from 6 months to 16 years (They had a child about every 1 to 2 years! I can't imagine being pregnant for 16 years straight!) While my grandfather, John Frederick WILLIS married a Danish woman in North Dakota, Nelsia Magdalene PETERSON (changed from EIERSTED), and moved to Washington State, I believe most of his siblings stayed around Iowa. I would dearly love to find the descendants of these children. Janet Johnson Enumclaw, Washington, USA http://www.chimeraco.com/janetj Researching WILLIS and STANLEY (Durham and Northumberland, England); BERRYand CLARKSON (Lancashire, England); LARSSON/OLSSON/BENGTSSON and SJÖGREN (Skåne, Sweden); EIERSTED and JENSEN (Hjørring, Denmark); and PASCHKE and KLAWONN (Prussia) "Dance naked with a rose between your teeth if you want to... but do it like you mean it!"

Linda: My Willises were from Henderson Co., TN. If we have not communicated before, please see my web site and check out my Willises at: http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.com/~adams1895/ If you find a connection please let me know. Ed

I have written before but not much information. I have a tad more. My ggg-grandfather was John Willis from North Carolina whom married my ggg-grandmother Avie HOPPER born in Henderson Co>Tennessee. Their daughter my gg-grandmother was Dise WILLIS (married name James). Anyone out there have any ideas would be most grateful. Linda Reynolds-Cook genghost@vlnk.net P. S. Timeframe 1840"s to 1940"s

Hi List, I am seaching the Bible Records of VA and and thought it might help some one. Edward Willis and Joice Beach <A HREF="http://image.vtls.com/Bible/33403/bb/index.html">LVA Bible Records</A> http://image.vtls.com/Bible/33403/bb/index.html Austin Willis and Rosa Dunn <A HREF="http://image.vtls.com/Bible/31653/index.html">LVA Bible Records</A> http://image.vtls.com/Bible/31653/index.html James Willis and Lukey Willis <A HREF="http://image.vtls.com/Bible/30758/lll/index.html">LVA Bible Records</A> http://image.vtls.com/Bible/30758/lll/index.html Byrd Charles Willis and Mary Dangerfield (pages 2&3) <A HREF="http://image.vtls.com/Bible/23637/index.html">LVA Bible Records</A> http://image.vtls.com/Bible/23637/index.html Custis Willis, Sr. and Bridget Mapp <A HREF="http://image.vtls.com/Bible/30453/uuu/index.html">LVA Bible Records</A> http://image.vtls.com/Bible/30453/uuu/index.html Joseph Moore Willis and Eliza Pleasants Norment <A HREF="http://image.vtls.com/BibleII/36285/q/index.html">LVA Bible Records</A> http://image.vtls.com/BibleII/36285/q/index.html Isaac Willis and Ann Garnett <A HREF="http://image.vtls.com/BibleII/22676/y/index.html">LVA Bible Records</A> http://image.vtls.com/BibleII/22676/y/index.html

am searching for the exact birth date of: and parents of: LAMBERT T. WILLIS b: __________-1817 cooper, Maryland d: 29 aug/. 1860 Rock Island co, Ill. m: Mary Elizabeth King they died within hours of each other of the colera epidemic in 1860. any and all information would be so greatly appreciated. thanks cindy

Hi Willis Kin, Please contact me if the obit below contains any of your relatives/ancestors. Dr. Jonathan R. Willis is my GGUncle, his sister Mrs. Henry (Mary Ellen Willis) Shafer is my GGgrandmother. All the best, Kat in VA Obituary Listing for Dr. Jonathan R. WILLIS Name: WILLIS, Dr. Jonathan R. Died: 1935 OBITUARY: Hazleton Standard-Sentinel, Mon. Oct. 14, 1935 Dr. Jonathan R. Willis, of Dover, Delaware, died on Saturday morning. His death is believed to have been caused by illuminating gas in his laboratory. He was born and raised in Alberts, graduated from Johns Hopkins University and has been practicing medicine in Dover the past ten years. Besides his widow, formerly of Cambridge, Md., two sons, Jack Jr., and Duke, at home, survive. Also the following brothers and sisters: Fred, of Carbondale; George, of Philadelphia; Mrs. Ruth Searfoss, of Scranton; Mrs. Libby Weaver, of Allentown, and Mrs. Henry Shafer, of Mountain Top. Dr. A.E. Shafer, of this city, is a nephew of the deceased and Mrs. W. H. Russell, wife of Rev. W.H. Russell, pastor of St. John's P.M. Church, this city, is a niece. Funeral services will be conducted this afternoon at 1:30 o'lcock and interment will be made at Cambridge, Md. Rev. and Mrs. Russell will leave early this morning to attend the funeral.

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Dear List, I haven't done much research on my Willis side but this is what I have. My maternal Great Great Grandfather was George WILLIS who was born at Basington County of Hants, England about 1818 to the parents of Stephen and Sarah WILLIS. He married Agnes HEDINGHAM in England and one child named Lydia was born before they sailed to South Africa. Their children were: Lydia, James (my Gt Grandfather) born 26 November 1846 at Sea, George, Sarah, Rachael and Charles. The story goes that my Great Grandfather James, was put in to a little shoe box when he was born at sea ! It seems my research is in England. Do any names ring a bell ? Many thanks Valda (Johannesburg South Africa)

Hi. Since very few have been posting, I will post my brick wall again. I need clues to prove that Henry Willis Sr. who was b 1795 and married Nancy LNU, was the father of John S. Willis b 1819 Monongahela VA (or Greene Co. PA due to the border disputes), William Willis b 1827 VA, Jeremiah Willis b 1824 (I have proof he is the son of Henry and Nancy Willis), and Daniel Willis b before 1819, and Henry Willis Jr b 1826. These families lived in Marshall Co. WV (VA), Washington Co., Meigs Co, and Monroe and Belmont Counties in OH. Some of them ended up in Wood Co. WV. John S. Willis m Julia Ann Mowder in Belmony Co. OH 1838. Died Civil War. Daniel Willis m Diana LNU and lived his life in Monroe Co. OH William m 1st (?), m 2nd Ann Matilda LNU, lived in Meigs Co. d Wood Co. WV Jeremiah Willis m Mary Willis (her maiden name also) lived Meigs Co. d Wood Co. WV. Henry Willis m Sarah A. LNU (Don't know where they went after Meigs Co. OH. I have tons of info on all these from John down to share. Any help on these families would be greatly appreciated. Martha Sargent

need any and all information on: fill in the blanks for me if you can: LAMBERT T. WILLIS b: _______________-1817 Cooper Maryland d: 29 aug 1860 Rock Island co, Illinois m: Mary E. King 10 Jan 1844 they died within hours of each other of the cholora epidemic in Illinois at the time. Parents: ___________________________ thanks cindy

I have info I can send. It came from Gary Winter who was researching this line. <garyw10@juno.com> Or, you can contact him yourself. Shirley Deem ----- Original Message ----- From: "DEBORAH HUGHES" <debbiemusic@worldnet.att.net> To: <WILLIS-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, February 18, 2001 8:58 AM Subject: John Willis, b.June 1,1795 NC>IN, parents? > Is there any confirmation on John Willis's(b.June 1, 1795 Rowan Co., NC-d.Jan.23,1870 Pike Co.,IN) parents being George Willis(b.1757-d.1834 Rowan Co., NC) and Marjorie. > George's parents are supposedly Thomas Willis(b.1734 NJ-d.1794 Rowan Co.,NC) and Ann. > > Does anyone have proof for this? > I am also looking for descendants of John Willis. > > Debbie > > > ============================== > Visit Ancestry's Library - The best collection of family history > learning and how-to articles on the Internet. > http://www.ancestry.com/learn/library

Looking for any information about George William Willis, born in the 1870's to G.W. Willis and Alice Teresa Nolan of Portage, Wisconsin. He worked for a time in the 1890's in Vancouver, British Columbia as a mining broker. Thank you, Sue

Is there any confirmation on John Willis's(b.June 1, 1795 Rowan Co., NC-d.Jan.23,1870 Pike Co.,IN) parents being George Willis(b.1757-d.1834 Rowan Co., NC) and Marjorie. George's parents are supposedly Thomas Willis(b.1734 NJ-d.1794 Rowan Co.,NC) and Ann. Does anyone have proof for this? I am also looking for descendants of John Willis. Debbie

I am Looking for information on James Willis B 1794 N.C. He died in Tishomingo Co. Miss. abt 1880 I have his children . He Married Mary Rebecca Carpenter abt 1817. I have heard they where married in Tenn. Does anyone one know where? I have also seen postings of James being married to Mary Lovell. Is it possible that he was married twice? I am interested in who James Parents and siblings are. Also in what state and county he was married in. Thanks Dan Burress

I am wondering why I don't receive any postings from this list? I am subscribed, etc.. cindy

Cindy, There's just been very little activity. So I'll post another query now: My 2nd great grandaunt Melvina W. SCRIBNER, married a WILLIS in Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine, and at the time Melvina's father's estate was probated in 1876, the Willises were living in Boston, Massachusetts. Anybody know of any Willises in Boston? Dean On Sat, 17 Feb 2001 23:04:54 -0600 "cindysue" <cindysue@cox-internet.com> writes: > I am wondering why I don't receive any postings from this list? I am > subscribed, etc.. > cindy > > > ============================== > 9 Health Tips for Computer Genealogists > http://www.thirdage.com/features/tech/ouch/ > >

Sharon, My Willis line came from Carroll Co. Ky. Since yours went to Ky, I thought maybe we could be from the same line, or maybe you could find some info on my line. My grandfather was William Willis b. about 1872/73. His father was also named William Willis. His siblings were, Nannie (Willis) Carter, Humphrey Willis, Minnie (Willis) Brown, & another sister (don't know first name) was on obituary as Mrs. Albert Collins. His father William was supposed to have a half-sister, Tisha Barton. The younger Wiilliam Willis married my grandmother, Minnie (Wheeler) Willis, also from Carroll Co. Ky. I haven't been able to find anything else about my grandfather William or his father William. I don't even know who my grandfather's mother was. The info I have I got from the elder William's obituary. Any info you could give me would be greatly appreciated. We may even be kin, of course I don't know what part of Ky your line moved to. Thanks in advance. Pat

Found in the NY Daily News, Saturday Oct 16, 1954 - page 13 "A Cat, a Parrot and a Mr. Willis The most delightful current news story, we think, is that of William Willis. Willis is the 61 year old New Yorker who took off from Callao, Peru last June 22, aboard a raft made of balsa wood, with only a cat and a parrot as shipmates. His intention was to ride the Humboldt current to the South Seas, after the manner of Thor Heyerdahl and five pals seven years ago aboard the raft Kon-Tiki. Willis had a radio transmitter, but wasn't heard from till Wednesday of this week. Thursday, he turned up off Pago Pago, Samoa, looking fine. Yesterday, Willis tied up his raft at Pago Pago (pronounced Pango Pango, heavens knows why) and came ashore. He was in such good condition that he refused medical attention- after a prolonged diet of fish and rainwater. Willis had smashed the Heyerdahl record by making 6000 miles in 115 days as against the Scandinavian's 4300 in 102. It's an even more terrific story than the saga of the Kon-Tiki. To us, it has everything except sex appeal - adventure, man against the sea and the weather, American enterprise and courage, the grim ghastliness of being without human company for nearly four months, animal interest (how'd the cat get along with the parrot?), animal pathos (the cat finally ate the poor bird), and so on and so forth. Well (sic), be seeing you in books and movies, Mr. Willis, we hope, we hope. This real-life story has a lot of "escape" fiction beat a mile." Kat in VA Seeking kin of Mary Ellen Willis Shafer c.1860-1944 PA. machiekat@home.com

Excuse me? I checked with North Carolina and got this answer: > I can't speak from any authority, but it doesn't sound right to me. > > My understanding was that most of the slaves brought into NC came > from traders in Virginia, and I think that was nearly all African. > > However, I don't have a good source for this. John -------------------------- randywillis@ev1.net wrote: > At this time > in North Carolina many slaves were Indian; in fact as late as the 1780's in > North Carolina a third of all slaves were Indian. Indians were made slaves > by the whites from the very beginning. >

Linda Sue Reasor: There was a SARAH ANN WILLIS b 1822 in Carteret Co, NC to JOSEPHUS and MARCIA WILLIS. Would this fit into your search? This comes from LDS NC that I had printed out for me. Nothing on her marriage. Jane Johnsen jane@maxrecognition.com