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Alexander Hamilton Willett 1843–1914 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Abt 1843

Birth Location: Kentucky

Death Date: 29 December 1914

Death Location: Henderson County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: Samuel Willett

Mother: Mary Dant

Spouse(s): Louisa Higginson

Children(s): Robert Willett, Angeline Willett

The story of Alexander Hamilton Willett began in 1843 in Kentucky. In 1850, Alexander Hamilton Willett resided in District 2, Union, Kentucky, USA. In 1880, Alexander Hamilton Willett resided in Waverly, Union, Kentucky, USA. Alexander Hamilton Willett married Louisa Higginson, and had children including Angeline Willett, Robert A Willett. Alexander Hamilton Willett passed away in 1914 in Henderson County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Alexander Hamilton Willett began in 1843 in Kentucky.
  • In 1850, Alexander Hamilton Willett resided in District 2, Union, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1880, Alexander Hamilton Willett resided in Waverly, Union, Kentucky, USA.
  • Alexander Hamilton Willett married Louisa Higginson, and had children including Angeline Willett, Robert A Willett.
  • Alexander Hamilton Willett passed away in 1914 in Henderson County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Alexander Willett's Ancestors

Self
Alexander Willett
1843–1914
Birth Place: Kentucky
Parents
Samuel Willett
1797–1867
Kentucky
Mary Dant
1798–1875
District of Columbia
Grandparents
George Willett
1757–1811
Prince George's County, Maryland, USA
Elizabeth Sanders
1768–1815
Virginia, Virginia, USA
Martha Shercliffe
1835–
Lincolnshire, England
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Sanders
1734–1807
Anna Gordon
1748–1826
Richd Shercliffe
1804–
Elizabeth Shercliffe
1805–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Samuel 1*
1690–1765
Mary Swadden
1695–
Robert Shercliff
1779–1857
Martha WALKER
1784–1836
Willm Pocklinton
1738–1828
Hannah Laycock
1770–1824

Alexander Willett's Descendants

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Alexander (Hamilton) Willett (Abt 1843–29 December 1914) m. Louisa Higginson (Abt 1843–)
  1. 1. Robert (A) Willett 1873–1981 m. Mamie Davis 1875–
    1. 1. Aaron Willett 1897–1984 m. Thelma Hammond 1919–1973 m. Gustava (N) Willett 1899–1990
      1. 1. Alan Willett 1947–1999
      2. 2. Gary Willett 1942–2021
      3. 3. Roger (Dale) Willett 1950–1993
      4. 4. Pauline Willett 1920–1923
      5. 5. Paul (E) Willett 1917–
      6. 6. Joy (E) Willett 1919–
    2. 2. Mason Willett 1898–1944
    3. 3. Annie (L) Sass 1901–1981
    4. 4. Davis (H) Willett 1894–
  2. 2. Angeline Willett 1869–1917

Alexander Willett's Timeline

4 Records

1843
Abt 1843
Birth of Alexander Hamilton Willett in Kentucky
Kentucky
1850
1850
Age 7
Alexander Hamilton Willett resided here in District 2, Union, Kentucky, USA
District 2, Union, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 37
Alexander Hamilton Willett resided here in Waverly, Union, Kentucky, USA
Waverly, Union, Kentucky, USA
1914
29 December 1914
Age 71
Death of Alexander Hamilton Willett in Henderson County, Kentucky, United States of America
Henderson County, Kentucky, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt 1843
    Event Place: Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Waverly, Union, Kentucky; Roll: 444; Page: 636A; Enumeration District: 037
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 2, Union, Kentucky; Roll: 220; Page: 495b
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 2, Union, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 2, Union, Kentucky; Roll: 220; Page: 495b

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Waverly, Union, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Waverly, Union, Kentucky; Roll: 444; Page: 636A; Enumeration District: 037

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 December 1914
    Event Place: Henderson County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Henderson County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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