Who was William Willes?

William Willes (1899–1978) was born in Lehi, Utah, Utah, USA and died in Long Beach, Los Angeles, California, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William Herbert Willes 1899–1978

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Reliability Score: B

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Grade scale

A 3 criteria (Strong)
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 13 Nov 1899 · Lehi, Utah, Utah, USA

Died 12 Feb 1978 · Long Beach, Los Angeles, California, USA

Father Lyman Benjamin Willes

Mother Sara Ann Munns

Siblings Adamson Willes, Eva Wanda Willes, Grace Estella Willes, Hyde Alvin Willes, Myrtle Jane Willes, Reynold Stanley Willes, Sarah Sadie Elizabeth Willes, Sidney Benjamin Willes, Stephen Arthur Willes, Vida June Willes

Records

U.S., World War I Draft …

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Researchers connected through William Willes 1899–1978

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Immediate Family

Parents

Lyman Benjamin Willes

Sara Ann Munns

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

William Herbert Willes was born in 1899 in Lehi, Utah, Utah, USA, the child of lyman benjamin willes and sara ann munns. William Herbert Willes passed away in 1978 in Long Beach, Los Angeles, California, USA.

Sources

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Military U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918

Life Timeline

1899

Birth of William Herbert Willes in Lehi, Utah, Utah, USA

Birth

1978

Death of William Herbert Willes in Long Beach, Los Angeles, California, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from William Willes

This ancestor line traces from Reynerwout, , Drenthe, Netherlands (1600) to Lehi, Utah, Utah, USA (1899) across 10 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Willes (1899–1978) was born in Lehi, Utah, Utah, USA and died in Long Beach, Los Angeles, California, USA. 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 William 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 10 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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