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Henry C Willis 1793–1873

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Full name consistent across 3 independent trees
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Death year and location consistent across 3 trees

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Grade scale
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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Henry Willis in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 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: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 5 Oct 1793 · Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA
Died 1 Jan 1873 · Caneyville, Grayson County, Kentucky, United States of America
Father Henry Willis
Mother Mary Cochran
Spouse Mary Polly Johnson
Children Archibald Willis, Asbery Willis, Greenville Willis, John Willis, Phlegmon W Willis, Polly Woosley

Researchers connected through Henry Willis 1793–1873

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Biography

In 1793, Henry C Willis entered the world in Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA, born to henry willis and mary cochran. Henry C Willis married mary polly johnson, mary johnson, sarah sally moore, and had children including archibald willis, asbery willis, greenville willis, john willis, phlegmon w willis, polly woosley. Henry C Willis passed away in 1873 in Caneyville, Grayson County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Sources

  1. 1
    Census 1830 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1860 United States Federal Census

  3. 3
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  4. 4
    Death Records Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965

  5. 5
    Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

  6. 6
    Record North America, Family Histories

Life Timeline

1793
Birth of Henry C Willis in Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA
Birth
1813
Henry C Willis was married in Pulaski County, Kentucky, USA
Marriage
1813
Henry C Willis was married in Pulaski County, Kentucky.
Marriage
1830
Henry C Willis was married in Brownsville, Edmonson, Kentucky, USA
Marriage
1830
Henry C Willis resided here in Edmonson, Kentucky, USA
Residence
1860
Henry C Willis resided here in Brownsville, Edmonson, Kentucky, USA
Residence
1873
Death of Henry C Willis in Caneyville, Grayson, Kentucky, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Henry Willis

This ancestor line traces from Combe Hay, Somerset, England (1658) to Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA (1793) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Henry Willis (1793–1873) was born in Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA and died in Caneyville, Grayson County, Kentucky, United States of America. 3 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 3 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 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
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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.

Henry Willis's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Henry C Willis PTP
1793–1873
Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Henry Willis's Descendants

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Henry C Willis PTP 1793–1873