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Henry Willis 1628–1714

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Full name consistent across 9 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 9 trees
Death year and location consistent across 9 trees

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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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9 researchers on YourRoots have Henry Willis in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 5 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 9 independent trees

Born 14 Sep 1628 · Warminster, Wiltshire, England
Died 11 Jul 1714 · Westbury, Nassau, New York, USA
Father William Henry Willis Wyllis Willens Woodford Ii Of St Denys Warminster And Devizes Wiltshire 2X
Mother Katherine Woodford Willis Of Wiltshire 2X
Spouse Lydia Lewis
Children Sarah Willis
Records
Geneanet Community Trees Index Global, Find a Grave® Index … New York, Genealogical Records, 1675-1920 New York, U.S., Wills and … U.S. and Canada, Passenger and … U.S., Find a Grave® Index, … North America, Family Histories U.S., Encyclopedia of American Quaker … Virginia Immigrants Ancestry Family Tree
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Immediate Family

Biography

The story of Henry Willis began in 1628 in Warminster, Wiltshire, England. Henry Willis married lydia lewis, mary pearc, mary pease, mary rose peace, and had children including sarah willis. Henry Willis passed away in 1714 in Westbury, Nassau, New York, USA.

Sources

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    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

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    Burial Records Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

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    Record New York, Genealogical Records, 1675-1920

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    Probate/Wills New York, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, 1659-1999

  5. 5
    Immigration U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s

  6. 6
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  7. 7
    Record North America, Family Histories

  8. 8
    Record U.S., Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, Vol I–VI

  9. 9
    Immigration Virginia Immigrants

  10. 10
    Record Ancestry Family Tree

Life Timeline

1628
Birth of Henry Willis in Warminster, Wiltshire, England
Birth
1714
Death of Henry Willis in Westbury, Nassau, New York, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Henry Willis

This ancestor line traces from England (1510) to Warminster, Wiltshire, England (1628) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Henry Willis (1628–1714) was born in Warminster, Wiltshire, England and died in Westbury, Nassau, New York, USA. 9 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, 9 researchers on YourRoots have Henry 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 5 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.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Related Records

William Henry Willis Wyllis Willens Woodford Ii Of St Denys Warminster And Devizes Wiltshire 2X
Father
Katherine Woodford Willis Of Wiltshire 2X
Mother

Henry Willis's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Henry Willis PTP
1628–1714
Warminster, Wiltshire, England
Parents
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Grandparents
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Henry Willis's Descendants

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Henry Willis PTP 1628–1714 m. Mary Rose Peace PTP 1632–1714