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Benjamin Willis 1804–1892 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1804

Birth Location: Little Canford, Hampshire, England

Death Date: 20 Jan 1892

Death Location: South Petherton, Somerset, England

Father: James Willis

Mother: Ruth Small

Spouse(s): Mary Joles

Children(s): Unity Wells, Thomas Wells, John Wells, Jesberd Wells, Thomas Wells, Lucy Wells, Jane Wells, Amelia Wells, Emily Wells

The story of Benjamin Willis began in 1804 in Little Canford, Hampshire, England. In 1861, Benjamin Willis resided in Crewkerne, Broadway, Somerset, England. Benjamin Willis married Mary Ann Joles, and had children including Amelia Wells, Emily Lucy Wells, Jane Gainey Wells, Jesberd Jasper Wells, John Wells, Lucy Wells, Thomas Wells, Unity Wells. Benjamin Willis passed away in 1892 in South Petherton, Somerset, England.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Willis began in 1804 in Little Canford, Hampshire, England.
  • In 1861, Benjamin Willis resided in Crewkerne, Broadway, Somerset, England.
  • Benjamin Willis married Mary Ann Joles, and had children including Amelia Wells, Emily Lucy Wells, Jane Gainey Wells, Jesberd Jasper Wells, John Wells, Lucy Wells, Thomas Wells, Unity Wells.
  • Benjamin Willis passed away in 1892 in South Petherton, Somerset, England.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Willis
1797–1834
Birth Location: Dorset, England
JW
Ruth Small
1787–1850
Birth Location: Devon, England
RS

Spouses(s)

Mary Joles
1811–1897
Birth Location: Bridport, Dorset, England
MJ

Children(s)

Unity Wells
1832–1918
Birth Location: Bristol, Somerset, England
UW
Thomas Wells
1851–
Birth Location: Curry Rivel, Somerset, England
TW
John Wells
1841–1909
Birth Location: Yarcombe, Devon, England
JW
Jesberd Wells
1852–1932
Birth Location: Ilminster, Somerset, England
JW
Thomas Wells
1845–
Birth Location: Curry Rivel, Somerset, England
TW
Lucy Wells
1830–1912
Birth Location: Wootton-Fitzpaine, Dorset, England
LW
Jane Wells
1829–1877
Birth Location: Weymouth, Dorset, England
JW
Amelia Wells
1848–
Birth Location: –
AW
Emily Wells
1867–
Birth Location: Fisherton Salisbury, Wiltshire, England
EW

Benjamin Willis's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Willis
1804–1892
Birth Place: Little Canford, Hampshire, England
Parents
James Willis
1797–1834
Dorset, England
Ruth Small
1787–1850
Devon, England
Grandparents
Hannah Glover
–1803
Sturminster Newton, Dorset, England
James Small
1756–1825
Tisbury, Wiltshire, England
Jane Stanley
1770–1833
Milton Abbas, Dorset, England
Great-Grandparents
James Sr
1736–
Mary Small
1736–1821
John Stanley
1744–1799
Edith Stanley
1744–1793
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Willis's Descendants

1.
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Benjamin Willis (1804–20 Jan 1892) m. Mary ('Ann') Joles (abt 1811–2 Dec 1897)
  1. 1. Unity Wells 1832–1918 m. James Stanley 1831–1900
    1. 1. Henry (John) Stanley 1874–1960 m. Eliza (Small) (Stanley) 1873–1941
      1. 1. Elizabeth ("Eliza") Stanley 1901–1972 m. William (Lewis) Wills 1907–1935
      2. 2. Moses Stanley 1903–1964 m. Rosey (M) Packman 1907–1994
        1. 1. Henry (John) Stanley 1926–1980
      3. 3. Daisy Stanley 1906–1967 m. William (John Letcher) Keat 1906–1987
      4. 4. Marsella Stanley 1897–1901
      5. 5. William Stanley 1900–1937
      6. 6. Henry (John) Stanley 1926–1980
    2. 2. Jennie Stanley 1874–1915 m. Moses (J 2) Buckland 1873–1915
      1. 1. Mark (Holly) Buckland 1892–1964 m. Betsy Daw 1903–1976
        1. 1. Mary (J) Buckland 1918–1999 m. Paul (Peter Wallace) Sr 1918–1999
        2. 2. Henry (William) Buckland 1925–2021 m. Betty Stanley 1934–2014
      2. 2. Nelson Buckland 1894–1950 m. Bessie Buckland 1897–1969
        1. 1. Thomas Buckland 1917–1960 m. Temprance ('Tempie') Stanley 1913–2001
        2. 2. Kenneth (Clayton) Buckland 1920–1960 m. Genvie (Jennie) Buckland 1928–1986
        3. 3. Harriett Buckland 1923–1969
        4. 4. John Buckland 1926–
        5. 5. Mary Stanley 1924–1997 m. William (B 'Wild Bill') Buckland 1925–2009
      3. 3. Henry (Edward) Buckland 1895–1951 m. Christina Wilson 1912–1980
        1. 1. Dillie Buckland 1931–1936
        2. 2. Henry Buckland 1935–1999 m. Betty (Ruth) Harrison 1936–2003
      4. 4. Thomas ('Tom') Buckland 1898–1966 m. Dillie Lovell 1905–1971
        1. 1. Isabell ('Betty' Caroline) Buckland 1941–2016 m. Johnny ('Charles') Ganas 1937–1994
        2. 2. Thomas ('Tomboy' Buckland) Jr 1934–1987 m. Lena (Mae) Lovell 1937–2019
      5. 5. Plato ('Clayton') Buckland 1903–1983 m. Caroline ('Carrie' Titty) Small 1900–1989
        1. 1. Dorothy ('Dottie' Small) Buckland 1938–2016 m. Johnnie Buckland 1931–2015
        2. 2. Nelson Buckland 1930–1991 m. Norma (Jean) Cooley 1948–2012
        3. 3. William (B 'Wild Bill') Buckland 1925–2009 m. Mary Stanley 1924–1997
        4. 4. Genvie (Jennie) Buckland 1928–1986 m. Kenneth (Clayton) Buckland 1920–1960 m. Henry (Grady) Castellow 1929–2018
        5. 5. Esther (Keiger) Buckland 1945–1993
        6. 6. George (Mose) Buckland 1937–2003
        7. 7. Jack (Plato Clayton) Buckland 1924–2004
      6. 6. William Buckland 1911–1965 m. Harriett Jeffrey 1910–1961
        1. 1. Stella (Jennie) Buckland 1935–2000
      7. 7. Pricilla Butler 1907–1910 m. Moses Buckland 1907–1963
        1. 1. Johnnie Buckland 1931–2015 m. Dorothy ('Dottie' Small) Buckland 1938–2016
    3. 3. William Stanley 1861–1934 m. Bessie ('Betsey') James 1868–1909
      1. 1. Phoebe (‘Faby’) Stanley 1889–1933 m. James ('Jim') Buckland 1887–1938
        1. 1. Sophie Buckland 1910–2001 m. William (Frederick) Yeoman 1907–1966
        2. 2. Tiannie (Marie) Buckland 1909–1983 m. Douglas (H) Marr 1913–1998
        3. 3. Jentie (E) Buckland 1917–1923
        4. 4. Betty\Betsy Buckland 1912–1994 m. Harry (J P) Friend 1909–1988
        5. 5. Stanley (Arthur) Buckland 1933–1992 m. Elizabeth (Mary) Tunn-Pascoe 1941–2020
        6. 6. Nelson Buckland 1915–2003 m. Patricia (Ellen) Gerry 1921–2004
        7. 7. Selina Buckland 1920–2010 m. Alfred (James) Albutt 1918–1996
      2. 2. Gentle (Jenty\Jenny) Stanley 1892–1960 m. Moses (H) Buckland 1889–1956
        1. 1. Moses Buckland 1911–1996 m. Evelyn (Lillian Grace) Burton 1912–
        2. 2. Nelson Buckland 1928–1981
        3. 3. William Buckland 1922–
      3. 3. Lancy Stanley 1886–
      4. 4. Unity Stanley 1895–1957
      5. 5. Sophia Stanley 1893–1975 m. Abraham ('Abram') Joles\Joules 1883–1976
        1. 1. Walter (J) Joles 1917–1944
        2. 2. Marjorie Joles 1922–1988
        3. 3. Jack Joles 1925–1999
        4. 4. Albert Joles 1929–2006
        5. 5. Henry Joles 1912–1934
      6. 6. John Stanley 1904–
      7. 7. Thomas (‘Tom’) Stanley 1895–1941 m. Priscilla Broadway 1905–1991
        1. 1. Sarah Stanley 1925–1991
      8. 8. James Stanley 1886–1951
      9. 9. William Stanley 1902–
      10. 10. Fanny Stanley 1898–
  2. 2. Thomas Wells 1851–
  3. 3. John Wells 1841–1909
  4. 4. Jesberd ('Jasper') Wells 1852–1932
  5. 5. Thomas Wells 1845–
  6. 6. Lucy Wells 1830–1912 m. Isaiah Carter 1824–1912
    1. 1. Charles Carter 1856–1918 m. Ellen Tucker 1860–1905
      1. 1. William (Henry) Carter 1884–1960 m. Harriett Trask 1882–1961
        1. 1. Infant (Son) Carter 1919–1919
        2. 2. Iris (Maud) Carter 1919–2008 m. Herbert (William) Derrick 1913–1986
        3. 3. Flossie (May) Carter 1922–1986 m. Samuel (Walter) Peach 1921–1998
        4. 4. Henry (James) Carter 1915–1998 m. Winifred (Alice) Avery 1913–1996
      2. 2. Alice Carter 1885–1962 m. Frank (Percy Millet) Rossiter 1879–1951
      3. 3. Flossie Carter 1889–1918 m. Albert (Edward) Gould 1888–1965
      4. 4. Robert Carter 1892– m. Mary (Maria) Deacon 1889–
        1. 1. William (R) Carter 1925–2009
    2. 2. John Carter 1852–
    3. 3. Mary Carter 1853–1899 m. Thomas Brown 1856–1905
      1. 1. Minty (or Unity) Carter 1881–1963
      2. 2. Florence (May) Brown 1890–1980 m. Joseph Gaylard 1885–1943
        1. 1. Gwendoline (Mary) Gaylard 1915–1986 m. Elbury (John) Lock 1907–1983
    4. 4. Unity Carter 1858–1933 m. Robert Stone 1857–
      1. 1. Sidney (J) Stone 1880–1904
      2. 2. Elizabeth ('Bessie') Stone 1881–1908
      3. 3. William (John) Stone 1885–1942
    5. 5. Job Carter 1860–
    6. 6. Isaiah Carter 1862–1931 m. Harriet Russ 1857–1934
      1. 1. Harriet (Jane) Carter 1881–1929 m. James (William) Whitaker 1880–1958
        1. 1. Olive (Kate) Whitaker 1906–1986 m. Leslie (John) Exell 1903–1987
        2. 2. William (Isaiah) Whitaker 1907–2004
        3. 3. Raymond (J) Whitaker 1911–1941
        4. 4. Leonard (Henry) Whitaker 1914–1987 m. Cornelia (Francesca Van) Zummeren 1922–2001
      2. 2. Mary (Ellen) Carter 1887–1961 m. David (William) Davies 1888–1970
        1. 1. Owen (Bryndley) Davies 1926–1998
        2. 2. Stanley Davies 1918–
        3. 3. Leonard (Winston) Davies 1916–
        4. 4. Ivy (Irene) Davies 1912–1997 m. Alfred (C) Jones 1907–
        5. 5. Edwin Davies 1920–2003
        6. 6. Cyril Davies 1924–2004 m. Laura (Hanna) Neal 1919–2012
        7. 7. Wilfred (Isaiah) Davies 1909–2010
        8. 8. David (Havard) Davies 1914–2000
      3. 3. Emmeline Carter 1892–1964
      4. 4. Katie Carter 1896– m. George Haman 1892–1957
        1. 1. David (R) Haman 1926–1985
      5. 5. Lucy (Anne) Carter 1885–1971 m. Richard (David) Jones 1884–1949
        1. 1. Leonard (George) Jones 1919–1996 m. Elizabeth (Jane) Carter 1920–1980
        2. 2. William (G) Jones 1910–1977
        3. 3. Stanley (I) Jones 1916–
      6. 6. William (Curtis) Carter 1878–
    7. 7. William Carter 1864–1937 m. Dora (Mary) Hayne 1863–1950
    8. 8. Robert Carter 1867–1952 m. Mabel Toms 1873–1933
      1. 1. Robert (Carter) Jr 1898–1918 m. Alice (Rhoda) Foord 1894–1959
      2. 2. Richard Carter 1900–1982
      3. 3. James Carter 1906–1986 m. Mabel (Elizabeth) Pain 1904–
    9. 9. Leonard Carter 1869–1932 m. Louisa (Lucas) Brown 1869–1942
      1. 1. Kate Carter 1892–
      2. 2. Rosina ('Rose' May) Carter 1893–
      3. 3. Charles Carter 1898–1985
      4. 4. Isiah Carter 1898–1917
      5. 5. Louisa Carter 1900–1931 m. Archer Claughton 1893–1935
        1. 1. Peter Claughton 1931–1931
        2. 2. Robert Claughton 1931–2003
        3. 3. Leonard (Archer) Claughton 1927–1999 m. Margaret ('Maggie' Outhwaite) Hodgson 1929–2018
        4. 4. Wilfrid (Donald) Claughton 1920–1990
      6. 6. Lucy (May) Carter 1903–1992
      7. 7. Annie Carter 1905–1935 m. Lionel (Arthur Minchington) (twin) 1905–1971
      8. 8. Lenoard Carter 1907–1982 m. Mildred (Kathleen Beatrice) Gibbs 1913–1990
      9. 9. Florence (Clara) Carter 1910– m. Arthur Davies 1905–
      10. 10. James Carter 1890–1966 m. Rose Munckton 1893–1968
      11. 11. Henry (George) Carter 1896–1897
  7. 7. Jane ('Gainey') Wells 1829–1877 m. Thomas Jeffrey 1830–1877 m. John Small 1834–1866
    1. 1. Mark Jefferies 1850–1930 m. Esther Buckland 1873–1937 m. Algainey ('Ganey') Stanley 1841–1883
      1. 1. Priscilla Jeffery 1865–1922 m. Plato Buckland 1866–1942
        1. 1. Joshua ((Jackson?)) Buckland 1904–1977 m. Sissie (Tryphina) Small 1910–1961
        2. 2. Sadie Buckland 1890–1959 m. Plato Pinfold\Penfold 1892–1951
        3. 3. Anna (Edith) Buckland 1892–1910
        4. 4. Tennet Buckland 1896–1972
        5. 5. Kissar Buckland 1898–1910
        6. 6. Allegany ('Ganey or Gainer') Buckland 1901–1910
        7. 7. Jentie ('Jennie') Buckland 1902–1974 m. Frank (Pasquale) Ceraso 1914–1992
        8. 8. Sadie Buckland 1891–1959
        9. 9. Mark (B) Buckland 1895–1964 m. Lillie Wells 1893–
        10. 10. Gamey Buckland 1901–
      2. 2. Nelson Jeffery 1896–1977 m. Florence ('Flora') Bunnell 1903–1972
      3. 3. Riley Jeffrey 1902–1973 m. Fern Davis 1902–1963
      4. 4. Manuel Jeffrey 1889–1965 m. Betsy ('Bessie') Williams 1895–1956
        1. 1. Manuel ('Mad Dog' Jeffery) Jr 1926–1991
        2. 2. Louise Jeffery 1929–2019 m. Nelson ('Ugger') Jeffery 1930–1977
      5. 5. Patince Jeffery 1895–1936 m. Paul Stanley 1894–1964
        1. 1. Esther (B) Stanley 1921–1991 m. Mark (I) Smith 1904–
        2. 2. Faybie Stanley 1925–1986 m. Luscia ('Lushie') Stanley 1918–1984
        3. 3. Harry Stanley 1922–1976
        4. 4. Emma (May) Stanley 1929–1977 m. Joseph Smith 1925–2002
      6. 6. Mark (Jeffrey) Jr. 1896–1960
    2. 2. Lucy (D Jeffery (m:) Pearce 1844–1938 m. John (Henry) Pearce 1836–1918
      1. 1. James (H) Pearce 1885–1952
      2. 2. Pearl (Muriel) Pearce 1882–1964
      3. 3. John (Henry) Pearce 1875–1936
      4. 4. Mary (Pearce (m:) Broadway 1878–1910
      5. 5. Matthew Pearce 1880–1962
      6. 6. Thomas Pearce 1871–
      7. 7. Richard (D) Pearce 1883–1971
      8. 8. Joseph Pearce 1889–1950
      9. 9. Levi Pearce 1867–1959 m. Betsey Buckland 1853–1965
        1. 1. John Pearce 1888–1963 m. Katherine (Katie) McMillan 1892–1935
        2. 2. Mazzella ('Mazel') Pearce 1894–1988 m. Robert ('Bob' B) Wells 1895–1944
        3. 3. Murl ('Murly') Pearce 1890–1976 m. Samuel ('Sam') Wells 1893–1960
    3. 3. Benjamin Jeffery 1850–1886
    4. 4. Phoebe Jeffrey 1864–
    5. 5. Odessa Small 1856–1940 m. John Nicholls 1859–1916
      1. 1. Annie Nicholls 1875–
      2. 2. Savina (Rhoda) Nicholls 1884–
      3. 3. Mark (Horace) Nicholls 1895–1896
      4. 4. Emmanuel (Gordon) Nicholls 1892–1896
      5. 5. Andrew Nicholls 1888–1893
      6. 6. Beatrice Nicholls 1885–1940
      7. 7. Rennie Nicholls 1883–
      8. 8. Minnie (Nicholls (m:) Molin 1881–
      9. 9. Maud ('Rose' Ann Ella) Nicholls 1879–
      10. 10. Jane (Brier) Nicholls 1875–1941
      11. 11. Eva (Maud) Nicholls 1890–1972
      12. 12. Alfred (John) Nicholls 1886–
    6. 6. Phoebe Small 1864–
  8. 8. Amelia Wells 1848–
  9. 9. Emily (Lucy) Wells 1867–

Benjamin Willis's Timeline

8 Records

1804
1804
Birth of Benjamin Willis in Little Canford, Hampshire, England
Little Canford, Hampshire, England
1804
Jul 1804
Benjamin Willis was baptized in Hampreston, Dorset, England
Hampreston, Dorset, England
1861
1861
Age 57
Benjamin Willis resided here in Crewkerne, Broadway, Somerset, England
Crewkerne, Broadway, Somerset, England
1871
1871
Age 67
Benjamin Willis resided here in South Petherton, Somerset, England
South Petherton, Somerset, England
1881
1881
Age 77
Benjamin Willis resided here in South Petherton, Somerset, England
South Petherton, Somerset, England
1891
1891
Age 87
Benjamin Willis resided here in South Petherton, Somerset, England
South Petherton, Somerset, England
1892
Jan 1892
Age 88
Death of Benjamin Willis in Yeovil, Somerset, England
Yeovil, Somerset, England
1892
20 Jan 1892
Age 88
Burial of Benjamin Willis in South Petherton, Somerset, England
South Petherton, Somerset, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1804
    Event Place: Little Canford, Hampshire, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: Jul 1804
    Event Place: Hampreston, Dorset, England
    Record Source:
    [1] Dorset, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812, Dorset History Centre; Dorchester, England; Dorset Parish Registers; Reference: PEHAP: RE 13
    [2] England, Select Births and Christenings

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Crewkerne, Broadway, Somerset, England
    Record Source: 1861 England Census, Class: Rg 9; Piece: 1633; Folio: 23; Page: 14; GSU roll: 542843

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: South Petherton, Somerset, England
    Record Source: 1871 England Census, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 2412; Folio: 47; Page: 42; GSU roll: 835174

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: South Petherton, Somerset, England
    Record Source: 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 2390; Folio: 4; Page: 2; GSU roll: 1341575

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: South Petherton, Somerset, England
    Record Source: 1891 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891; Class: RG12; Piece: 1896; Folio: 4; Page: 2; GSU roll: 6097006

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Jan 1892
    Event Place: Yeovil, Somerset, England
    Record Source: England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1837-1915

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 20 Jan 1892
    Event Place: South Petherton, Somerset, England
    Record Source: Somerset, England, Church of England Burials, Somerset Heritage Service; Taunton, Somerset, England; Somerset Parish Records, 1538-1914; Reference Number: D\P\pet.s21/12
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