Who was Willis Metcalf?

Willis Metcalf (1865–1915) was born in Boone, IA, United States and died in Flasher, ND, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Willis Walter Metcalf 1865–1915

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

Born 4 Sep 1865 · Boone, IA, United States

Died 20 Jan 1915 · Flasher, ND, United States

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Biography

The story of Willis Walter Metcalf began in 1865 in Boone, IA, United States. Willis Walter Metcalf passed away in 1915 in Flasher, ND, United States.

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1865

Birth of Willis Walter Metcalf in Boone, IA, United States

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1915

Death of Willis Walter Metcalf in Flasher, ND, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Willis Metcalf

This ancestor line traces from New London, New London, Connecticut, 13 Colonies (1654) to Boone, IA (1865) across 8 generations.

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: Willis Metcalf (1865–1915) was born in Boone, IA, United States and died in Flasher, ND, 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Willis 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 8 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Willis Walter Metcalf PTP

1865–1915

Boone, IA, United States