YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Dessie Nations Willis 1898–1981 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1898

Birth Location: South Carolina

Death Date: Jul 1981

Death Location: Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina, United States of America

Father: John Nations

Mother: Emma Thomas

Spouse(s): Lenhardt Willis

Children(s): William Willis, Violet Powell, Viola Talley, J.B. Talley, Leroy Willis

Dessie Nations Willis was born in 1898 in South Carolina, the child of John Marion Nations And Emma Thomas. In 1900, Dessie Nations Willis resided in Hurrican, Pickens, South Carolina, USA. In 1910, Dessie Nations Willis resided in Hurricane, Pickens, South Carolina, USA. Dessie Nations Willis married Lenhardt Willis, and had children including J B Talley, Jim Willis, Jimmy Willis, L C Willis, Leonard Willis, Leroy Willis, Lou Ellen Willis, Viola Talley, Violet Powell, William Willis. Dessie Nations Willis passed away in 1981 in Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina, United States of America.

Find more search results for Dessie Willis
DW

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • Dessie Nations Willis was born in 1898 in South Carolina, the child of John Marion Nations And Emma Thomas.
  • In 1900, Dessie Nations Willis resided in Hurrican, Pickens, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1910, Dessie Nations Willis resided in Hurricane, Pickens, South Carolina, USA.
  • Dessie Nations Willis married Lenhardt Willis, and had children including J B Talley, Jim Willis, Jimmy Willis, L C Willis, Leonard Willis, Leroy Willis, Lou Ellen Willis, Viola Talley, Violet Powell, William Willis.
  • Dessie Nations Willis passed away in 1981 in Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Nations
1855–1920
Birth Location: Pickens County, South Carolina
JN
Emma Thomas
1857–1920
Birth Location: South Carolina
ET

Spouses(s)

Lenhardt Willis
1898–1980
Birth Location: Pickens County
LW

Children(s)

William Willis
1922–1985
Birth Location: South Carolina
WW
Violet Powell
1924–2006
Birth Location: South Carolina
VP
Viola Talley
1934–2019
Birth Location: South Carolina
VT
J.B. Talley
1929–1966
Birth Location: South Carolina
JT
Leroy Willis
1927–2012
Birth Location: South Carolina
LW

Dessie Willis's Ancestors

Self
Dessie Willis
1898–1981
Birth Place: South Carolina
Parents
John Marion Nations
1855–1920
Pickens County, South Carolina
Emma Thomas
1857–1920
South Carolina
Grandparents
James (Mattison) NATIONS
1823–1863
North Carolina, USA
Cynthia GARRETT
1835–1889
Spartanburg County, South Carolina, USA
William (Penn) Thomas
1829–1905
, Laurens, South Carolina, USA
Melissa (Jane) Knight
1832–1882
South Carolina
Great-Grandparents
Reuben Thomas
1798–1879
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Dessie Willis's Descendants

1.
DW
Dessie (Nations) Willis (abt 1898–Jul 1981) m. Lenhardt Willis (abt 1898–Abt 1980)
  1. 1. William Willis 1922–1985
  2. 2. Violet Powell 1924–2006
  3. 3. Viola Talley 1934–2019 m. Jonah (B.) Talley 1928–1986
  4. 4. J.B. Talley 1929–1966
  5. 5. Leroy Willis 1927–2012

Dessie Willis's Timeline

10 Records

1898
abt 1898
Birth of Dessie Nations Willis in South Carolina
South Carolina
1900
1900
Age 2
Dessie Nations Willis resided here in Hurrican, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
Hurrican, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 12
Dessie Nations Willis resided here in Hurricane, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
Hurricane, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 22
Dessie Nations Willis resided here in Hurricane, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
Hurricane, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 32
Dessie Nations Willis resided here in Hurricane, Hurricane, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
Hurricane, Hurricane, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
1935
1935
Age 37
Dessie Nations Willis resided here in Rural, Pickens, South Carolina
Rural, Pickens, South Carolina
1940
1940
Age 42
Dessie Nations Willis resided here in Mile Creek, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
Mile Creek, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
1950
1950
Age 52
Dessie Nations Willis resided here in Mile Creek, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
Mile Creek, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
1973
1973
Age 75
Dessie Nations Willis resided here in South Carolina
South Carolina
1981
Jul 1981
Age 83
Death of Dessie Nations Willis in Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina, United States of America
Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1898
    Event Place: South Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Mile Creek, Pickens, South Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-03831; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 39-54
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Hurrican, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Hurricane, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Hurricane, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Hurricane, Hurricane, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Pickens, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Mile Creek, Pickens, South Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-03831; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 39-54

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Mile Creek, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Mile Creek, Pickens, South Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-03831; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 39-54

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Mile Creek, Pickens, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1973
    Event Place: South Carolina
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Jul 1981
    Event Place: Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Easley, Pickens County, South Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Find more search results for Dessie Willis

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE