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Edward Willis 1763–1845 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1763

Birth Location: Harford, Devon, England

Death Date: 22 May 1845

Death Location: Ermington, Devon, England

Father: Edward WILLIS

Mother: Grace Crees

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In 1763, Edward Willis entered the world in Harford, Devon, England, born to Edward Willis And Grace Crees. In 1787, Edward Willis resided in Ermington. Edward Willis married Jenney Elford, and had children including William Prideaux Willis. Edward Willis passed away in 1845 in Ermington, Devon, England.

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Biography

  • In 1763, Edward Willis entered the world in Harford, Devon, England, born to Edward Willis And Grace Crees.
  • In 1787, Edward Willis resided in Ermington.
  • Edward Willis married Jenney Elford, and had children including William Prideaux Willis.
  • Edward Willis passed away in 1845 in Ermington, Devon, England.

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Edward Willis's Ancestors

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Edward Willis
1763–1845
Birth Place: Harford, Devon, England
Parents
Edward WILLIS
1727–1808
Ermington, Devon, England
Grace Crees
1730–1801
Ermington, Devon, England
Grandparents
John Willis
1700–
Ermington, Devon, England
Mary
1700–1739
Devon, England
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Edward Willis's Timeline

6 Records

1762
1 Aug 1762
Edward Willis was baptized in Harford, Devon, England
Harford, Devon, England
1763
1763
Birth of Edward Willis in Harford, Devon, England
Harford, Devon, England
1787
Abt 1787
Age 24
Edward Willis resided here in Ermington
Ermington
1841
1841
Age 78
Edward Willis resided here in Ermington, Devon, England
Ermington, Devon, England
1845
18 May 1845
Age 82
Death of Edward Willis in Ermington, Devon, England
Ermington, Devon, England
1845
22 May 1845
Age 82
Burial of Edward Willis in Ermington, Devon, England
Ermington, Devon, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1763
    Event Place: Harford, Devon, England
    Record Source:
    [1] 1851 United Kingdom Census Sample
    [2] 1841 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 217; Book: 9; Civil Parish: Ermington; County: Devon; Enumeration District: 17; Folio: 12; Page: 19; Line: 20; GSU roll: 241309
    [3] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index
    [4] Devon, England, Church of England Deaths and Burials, Indexes created from Anglican Parish Registers held at South West Heritage Trust; Taunton, Somerset, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 1 Aug 1762
    Event Place: Harford, Devon, England
    Record Source: Devon, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, Indexes created from Anglican Parish Registers held at South West Heritage Trust; Taunton, Somerset, England

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1787
    Event Place: Ermington
    Record Source: Devon, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, Indexes created from Anglican Parish Registers held at South West Heritage Trust; Taunton, Somerset, England

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1841
    Event Place: Ermington, Devon, England
    Record Source: 1841 England Census, Class: HO107; Piece: 217; Book: 9; Civil Parish: Ermington; County: Devon; Enumeration District: 17; Folio: 12; Page: 19; Line: 20; GSU roll: 241309

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Ermington Plymp, Devonshire
    Record Source: 1851 United Kingdom Census Sample

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 May 1845
    Event Place: Ermington, Devon, England
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1837-1915
    [2] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index
    [3] Devon, England, Church of England Deaths and Burials, Indexes created from Anglican Parish Registers held at South West Heritage Trust; Taunton, Somerset, England

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 22 May 1845
    Event Place: Ermington, Devon, England
    Record Source:
    [1] UK and Ireland, Find a Grave Index
    [2] Devon, England, Church of England Deaths and Burials, Indexes created from Anglican Parish Registers held at South West Heritage Trust; Taunton, Somerset, England

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