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Benjamin T. Willis 1857–1947 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1857

Birth Location: Russell County, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 16 May 1947

Death Location: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA

Father: Benjamin Willis

Mother: Hannah Grider

Spouse(s): Ellen Willis

Children(s):

In 1857, Benjamin T. Willis entered the world in Russell County, Kentucky, USA, born to Benjamin R Willis And Hannah Grider. In 1870, Benjamin T. Willis resided in Precinct 2, Russell, Kentucky, USA. In 1880, Benjamin T. Willis resided in Creelsborough, Russell, Kentucky, USA. Benjamin T. Willis married Ellen Willis. Benjamin T. Willis passed away in 1947 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1857, Benjamin T. Willis entered the world in Russell County, Kentucky, USA, born to Benjamin R Willis And Hannah Grider.
  • In 1870, Benjamin T. Willis resided in Precinct 2, Russell, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1880, Benjamin T. Willis resided in Creelsborough, Russell, Kentucky, USA.
  • Benjamin T. Willis married Ellen Willis.
  • Benjamin T. Willis passed away in 1947 in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA.

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Benjamin Willis's Ancestors

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Benjamin Willis
1857–1947
Birth Place: Russell County, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Benjamin R Willis
1814–1897
Creelsboro, Russell, Kentucky, USA
Hannah Grider
1822–
Creelsboro, Russell, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Willis's Timeline

4 Records

1857
1857
Birth of Benjamin T. Willis in Russell County, Kentucky, USA
Russell County, Kentucky, USA
1870
1870
Age 13
Benjamin T. Willis resided here in Precinct 2, Russell, Kentucky, USA
Precinct 2, Russell, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 23
Benjamin T. Willis resided here in Creelsborough, Russell, Kentucky, USA
Creelsborough, Russell, Kentucky, USA
1947
16 May 1947
Age 90
Death of Benjamin T. Willis in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1857
    Event Place: Russell County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Creelsborough, Russell, Kentucky; Roll: 441; Family History Film: 1254441; Page: 489D; Enumeration District: 099; Image: 0179
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 2, Russell, Kentucky; Roll: M593_497; Page: 172A; Family History Library Film: 545996
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 3, Russell, Kentucky; Roll: M593_497; Page: 177A; Family History Library Film: 545996
    [4] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1947; Roll: 06

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 May 1947
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1947; Roll: 06

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Creelsborough, Russell, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Creelsborough, Russell, Kentucky; Roll: 441; Family History Film: 1254441; Page: 489D; Enumeration District: 099; Image: 0179

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Precinct 2, Russell, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 2, Russell, Kentucky; Roll: M593_497; Page: 172A; Family History Library Film: 545996
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 3, Russell, Kentucky; Roll: M593_497; Page: 177A; Family History Library Film: 545996

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