Mary Willes (1853–1937) was born in Lehi, Utah, Utah, United States and died in Lehi, Utah, Utah, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Mary Jane Willes 1853–1937

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 22 Jan 1853 · Lehi, Utah, Utah, United States

Died 20 Apr 1937 · Lehi, Utah, Utah, United States

Father William Sidney Smith Willes

Mother Alzina Lucinda Lott

Spouse Robert Taylor Gilchrist

Children Ada May Gilchrist, Alice Gilchrist, Alzina Gilchrist, Florence Gilchrist, Ione Athens Gilchrist, Janette Gilchrist, John Gilchrist, Lileth Gilchrist, Robert Neil Gilchrist, Sidney Gilchrist

Siblings Abigal Willes, Achsah Permelia Willes, Almira Lucinda Willes, Axie F Willes, Celestia Willes, Florence Willes, John S Willes, Sarah Alzina Willes, William Sidney Willes

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Sidney Smith Willes

Alzina Lucinda Lott

Spouse(s)

Robert Taylor Gilchrist

Children

Ione Athens Gilchrist

Janette Gilchrist

John Gilchrist

Lileth Gilchrist

Robert Neil Gilchrist

Sidney Gilchrist

Biography

In 1853, Mary Jane Willes entered the world in Lehi, Utah, Utah, United States, born to william sidney smith willes and alzina lucinda lott. Mary Jane Willes married robert taylor gilchrist, and had children including ada may gilchrist, alice gilchrist, alzina gilchrist, florence gilchrist, ione athens gilchrist, janette gilchrist, john gilchrist, lileth gilchrist, robert neil gilchrist, sidney gilchrist. Mary Jane Willes passed away in 1937 in Lehi, Utah, Utah, United States.

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1853

Birth of Mary Jane Willes in Lehi, Utah, Utah, United States

Birth

1937

Death of Mary Jane Willes in Lehi, Utah, Utah, United States

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Mary Willes

This ancestor line traces from Reynerwout, , Drenthe, Netherlands (1600) to Lehi, Utah, Utah, United States (1853) across 9 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Mary Willes (1853–1937) was born in Lehi, Utah, Utah, United States and died in Lehi, Utah, Utah, United States. 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 Mary 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 9 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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