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Bill Wills 1885–1965 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 Dec 1885

Birth Location: Kentucky

Death Date: 1965

Death Location: Oak Grove, Christian, Kentucky, USA

Father: Washington Wills

Mother: Emma Green

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

Bill Wills was born in 1885 in Kentucky, the child of Washington Wills And Emma Green. In 1900, Bill Wills resided in Longview, Christian, Kentucky, USA. In 1930, Bill Wills resided in District 4, District 4, Christian, Kentucky, USA. Bill Wills married Mary Tuck Wills, and had children including Clarence Wills, James Tuck. Bill Wills passed away in 1965 in Oak Grove, Christian, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • Bill Wills was born in 1885 in Kentucky, the child of Washington Wills And Emma Green.
  • In 1900, Bill Wills resided in Longview, Christian, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1930, Bill Wills resided in District 4, District 4, Christian, Kentucky, USA.
  • Bill Wills married Mary Tuck Wills, and had children including Clarence Wills, James Tuck.
  • Bill Wills passed away in 1965 in Oak Grove, Christian, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Washington Wills
1854–1927
Birth Location: Kentucky
WW
Emma Green
1855–1918
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Bill Wills's Ancestors

Self
Bill Wills
1885–1965
Birth Place: Kentucky
Parents
Washington Wills
1854–1927
Kentucky
Emma Green
1855–1918
Kentucky
Grandparents
Victoria Green
–1870
Kentucky
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Bill Wills's Timeline

5 Records

1885
30 Dec 1885
Birth of Bill Wills in Kentucky
Kentucky
1900
1900
Age 15
Bill Wills resided here in Longview, Christian, Kentucky, USA
Longview, Christian, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 45
Bill Wills resided here in District 4, District 4, Christian, Kentucky, USA
District 4, District 4, Christian, Kentucky, USA
1942
1942
Age 57
Bill Wills resided here in Oak Grove, Kentucky
Oak Grove, Kentucky
1965
1965
Age 80
Death of Bill Wills in Oak Grove, Christian, Kentucky, USA
Oak Grove, Christian, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 Dec 1885
    Event Place: Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Kentucky; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 250
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky; Certificate Range: 22501-25000
    [3] Kentucky Death Index
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 4, Christian, Kentucky; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0014; FHL microfilm: 2340475
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Longview, Christian, Kentucky; Roll: 515; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 1240515
    [6] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Leaf-Chronicle; Publication Date: 5 Nov 1965; Publication Place: Clarksville, Tennessee, USA; ,0.10792156,0.16966139,0.29286116&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Longview, Christian, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Longview, Christian, Kentucky; Roll: 515; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 1240515

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 4, District 4, Christian, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 4, Christian, Kentucky; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0014; FHL microfilm: 2340475

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Oak Grove, Kentucky
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Kentucky; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Box or Roll Number: 250

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Christian
    Record Source: Kentucky Death Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1965
    Event Place: Oak Grove, Christian, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965, Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky; Certificate Range: 22501-25000
    [2] Kentucky Death Index
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Leaf-Chronicle; Publication Date: 5 Nov 1965; Publication Place: Clarksville, Tennessee, USA; ,0.10792156,0.16966139,0.29286116&xid=3355
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