Cora Willis (1891–1955) was born in Madison and died in Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Cora Arrington Willis 1891–1955

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 13 May 1891 · Madison

Died 3 Dec 1955 · Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina

Father William J Arrington

Mother Luarta Arrington

Siblings Anna Arrington, Carrie Arrington, Cory S Arrington, George Arrington, George Washington Arrington, Kelly Arizona Arrington, Lonia Arrington, Mary Arrington, Mary E Arrington, Melonie Arrington

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Immediate Family

Parents

William J Arrington

Luarta Arrington

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Cora Arrington Willis began in 1891 in Madison. Cora Arrington Willis passed away in 1955 in Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina.

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Life Timeline

1891

Birth of Cora Arrington Willis in Madison

Birth

1955

Death of Cora Arrington Willis in Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Cora Willis

This ancestor line traces from Suffolk, England (1200) to Madison (1891) across 26 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Cora Willis (1891–1955) was born in Madison and died in Asheville, Buncombe, North Carolina. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Cora in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 26 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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Cora Willis's Ancestors

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Cora Arrington Willis PTP

1891–1955

Madison