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Cornelius Willis 1891–1924 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Jul 1891

Birth Location: Arkansas

Death Date: 2 Jun 1924

Death Location: Alma, Crawford, Arkansas, USA

Father: Robert Willis

Mother: Dollie Garner

Spouse(s): Antonia Owens

Children(s): Damond Willis

The story of Cornelius Willis began in 1891 in Arkansas. In 1900, Cornelius Willis resided in Cane Creek, Logan, Arkansas, USA. In 1920, Cornelius Willis resided in Alma, Crawford, Arkansas, USA. Cornelius Willis married Antonia Penny Owens, and had children including Damond Willis. Cornelius Willis passed away in 1924 in Alma, Crawford, Arkansas, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Cornelius Willis began in 1891 in Arkansas.
  • In 1900, Cornelius Willis resided in Cane Creek, Logan, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1920, Cornelius Willis resided in Alma, Crawford, Arkansas, USA.
  • Cornelius Willis married Antonia Penny Owens, and had children including Damond Willis.
  • Cornelius Willis passed away in 1924 in Alma, Crawford, Arkansas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Cornelius Willis's Ancestors

Self
Cornelius Willis
1891–1924
Birth Place: Arkansas
Parents
Robert Willis
1868–1930
Arkansas, USA
Dollie (Lee) Garner
1875–1923
Arkansas
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Cornelius Willis's Descendants

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Cornelius Willis (15 Jul 1891–2 Jun 1924) m. Antonia (Penny) Owens (abt 1892–February,1914)
  1. 1. Damond Willis 1914–1996 m. Annie Reed 1918–1977
    1. 1. Damon (Roy Willis) Jr 1937–1992
    2. 2. Thirl Willis 1939–2003 m. Theresa (J.) Willis 1946–2003

Cornelius Willis's Timeline

4 Records

1891
15 Jul 1891
Birth of Cornelius Willis in Arkansas
Arkansas
1900
1900
Age 9
Cornelius Willis resided here in Cane Creek, Logan, Arkansas, USA
Cane Creek, Logan, Arkansas, USA
1920
1920
Age 29
Cornelius Willis resided here in Alma, Crawford, Arkansas, USA
Alma, Crawford, Arkansas, USA
1924
2 Jun 1924
Age 33
Death of Cornelius Willis in Alma, Crawford, Arkansas, USA
Alma, Crawford, Arkansas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Jul 1891
    Event Place: Arkansas

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Cane Creek, Logan, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Alma, Crawford, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Alma, Crawford, Arkansas; Roll: T625_59; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 1

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Alma, Crawford, Arkansas
    Record Source: Arkansas, U.S., County Marriages Index, 1837-1957

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Jun 1924
    Event Place: Alma, Crawford, Arkansas, USA

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