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Dorothy Mercedes (John) Willis 1915–1987 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 May 1915

Birth Location: Sequim, Clallam, Washington, USA

Death Date: Nov 1987

Death Location: Echo, Umatilla, Oregon, USA

Father: John Willis

Mother: Nelsia Peterson

Spouse(s): William Grogan

Children(s): William Grogan, Charles Grogan, Kevin Grogan

In 1915, Dorothy Mercedes (John) Willis entered the world in Sequim, Clallam, Washington, USA, born to John Frederic George Willis And Nelsia Magdalene Nels Peterson. In 1920, Dorothy Mercedes (John) Willis resided in Sequim, Clallam, Washington, USA. In 1930, Dorothy Mercedes (John) Willis resided in Sequim, Clallam, Washington, USA. Dorothy Mercedes (John) Willis married William Charles Charles Grogan, and had children including Charles William Grogan, Kevin Douglas William Grogan, Sharon L William Grogan, William Gerald William Grogan. Dorothy Mercedes (John) Willis passed away in 1987 in Echo, Umatilla, Oregon, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1915, Dorothy Mercedes (John) Willis entered the world in Sequim, Clallam, Washington, USA, born to John Frederic George Willis And Nelsia Magdalene Nels Peterson.
  • In 1920, Dorothy Mercedes (John) Willis resided in Sequim, Clallam, Washington, USA.
  • In 1930, Dorothy Mercedes (John) Willis resided in Sequim, Clallam, Washington, USA.
  • Dorothy Mercedes (John) Willis married William Charles Charles Grogan, and had children including Charles William Grogan, Kevin Douglas William Grogan, Sharon L William Grogan, William Gerald William Grogan.
  • Dorothy Mercedes (John) Willis passed away in 1987 in Echo, Umatilla, Oregon, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Willis
1879–1950
Birth Location: Ferryhill, Durham, England
JW
Nelsia Peterson
1889–1961
Birth Location: Daneville, Turner, South Dakota, USA
NP

Spouses(s)

William Grogan
1909–1966
Birth Location: Ava, Douglas, Missouri, USA
WG

Children(s)

William Grogan
1938–2009
Birth Location: Sequim, Clallam, Washington, USA
WG
Charles Grogan
1940–1993
Birth Location: –
CG
Kevin Grogan
1950–1971
Birth Location: Pendleton, Oregon, USA
KG

Dorothy Willis's Ancestors

Self
Dorothy Willis
1915–1987
Birth Place: Sequim, Clallam, Washington, USA
Parents
John Frederic (George) Willis
1879–1950
Ferryhill, Durham, England
Nelsia (Magdalene (Nels)) Peterson
1889–1961
Daneville, Turner, South Dakota, USA
Grandparents
George (Sanderson) Willis
1852–1891
Durham, United Kingdom
Mary (Jane) Berry
1852–1928
England
Nielson Peterson
1833–1889
Hjørring, Nordjylland, Denmark
Grethe (Marie) Jensen
1850–1919
Aalborg, Denmark
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Dorothy Willis's Descendants

1.
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Dorothy (Mercedes (John)) Willis (25 May 1915–Nov 1987) m. William (Charles (Charles)) Grogan (16 Mar 1909–1966)
  1. 1. William (Gerald (William)) Grogan 1938–2009 m. Joyce (Lorraine (Glenn)) Hastings 1939–1998
  2. 2. Charles ((William)) Grogan 1940–1993
  3. 3. Kevin (Douglas (William)) Grogan 1950–1971

Dorothy Willis's Timeline

7 Records

1915
25 May 1915
Birth of Dorothy Mercedes (John) Willis in Sequim, Clallam, Washington, USA
Sequim, Clallam, Washington, USA
1920
1920
Age 5
Dorothy Mercedes (John) Willis resided here in Sequim, Clallam, Washington, USA
Sequim, Clallam, Washington, USA
1930
1930
Age 15
Dorothy Mercedes (John) Willis resided here in Sequim, Clallam, Washington, USA
Sequim, Clallam, Washington, USA
1935
1935
Age 20
Dorothy Mercedes (John) Willis resided here in Rural, Clallam, Washington
Rural, Clallam, Washington
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 25
Dorothy Mercedes (John) Willis resided here in Umatilla, Oregon, USA
Umatilla, Oregon, USA
1987
7 Nov 1987
Age 72
Death of Dorothy Mercedes (John) Willis in Chewelah, Stevens, Washington, USA
Chewelah, Stevens, Washington, USA
1987
Nov 1987
Age 72
Burial of Dorothy Mercedes (John) Willis in Echo, Umatilla, Oregon, USA
Echo, Umatilla, Oregon, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 May 1915
    Event Place: Sequim, Clallam, Washington, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Washington Births, 1891-1907, Washington State Archives; Olympia, Washington; Washington Births, 1891-1919; Film Info: Various county birth registers. Microfilm
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Umatilla, Oregon; Roll: T627_3380; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 30-48
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 534-10-8630; Issue State: Washington; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Sequim, Clallam, Washington; Roll: T625_1921; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 6; Image: 672
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Sequim, Clallam, Washington; Roll: 2486; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0033; Image: 454.0; FHL microfilm: 2342220
    [6] Washington Births
    [7] Washington Death Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Sequim, Clallam, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Sequim, Clallam, Washington; Roll: T625_1921; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 6; Image: 672

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Sequim, Clallam, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Sequim, Clallam, Washington; Roll: 2486; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0033; Image: 454.0; FHL microfilm: 2342220

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Clallam, Washington
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Umatilla, Oregon; Roll: T627_3380; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 30-48

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Umatilla, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Umatilla, Oregon; Roll: T627_3380; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 30-48

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 Nov 1987
    Event Place: Chewelah, Stevens, Washington, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 534-10-8630; Issue State: Washington; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] Washington Death Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: Nov 1987
    Event Place: Echo, Umatilla, Oregon, USA
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