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Elmer Larson (John) Willis 1911–1980 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 Aug 1911

Birth Location: Irene, Turner, South Dakota, USA

Death Date: Sep 1980

Death Location: Sequim, Clallam, Washington, USA

Father: John Willis

Mother: Nelsia Peterson

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

In 1911, Elmer Larson (John) Willis entered the world in Irene, Turner, South Dakota, USA, born to John Frederic George Willis And Nelsia Magdalene Nels Peterson. In 1920, Elmer Larson (John) Willis resided in Sequim, Clallam, Washington, USA. In 1930, Elmer Larson (John) Willis resided in Sequim, Clallam, Washington, USA. Elmer Larson (John) Willis passed away in 1980 in Sequim, Clallam, Washington, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1911, Elmer Larson (John) Willis entered the world in Irene, Turner, South Dakota, USA, born to John Frederic George Willis And Nelsia Magdalene Nels Peterson.
  • In 1920, Elmer Larson (John) Willis resided in Sequim, Clallam, Washington, USA.
  • In 1930, Elmer Larson (John) Willis resided in Sequim, Clallam, Washington, USA.
  • Elmer Larson (John) Willis passed away in 1980 in Sequim, Clallam, Washington, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Willis
1879–1950
Birth Location: Ferryhill, Durham, England
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Nelsia Peterson
1889–1961
Birth Location: Daneville, Turner, South Dakota, USA
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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Elmer Willis's Ancestors

Self
Elmer Willis
1911–1980
Birth Place: Irene, Turner, South Dakota, 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

Elmer Willis's Timeline

7 Records

1911
7 Aug 1911
Birth of Elmer Larson (John) Willis in Irene, Turner, South Dakota, USA
Irene, Turner, South Dakota, USA
1920
1920
Age 9
Elmer Larson (John) Willis resided here in Sequim, Clallam, Washington, USA
Sequim, Clallam, Washington, USA
1930
1930
Age 19
Elmer Larson (John) Willis resided here in Sequim, Clallam, Washington, USA
Sequim, Clallam, Washington, USA
1935
1935
Age 24
Elmer Larson (John) Willis resided here in Sequim, Clallam, Washington
Sequim, Clallam, Washington
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 29
Elmer Larson (John) Willis resided here in Sequim, Clallam, Washington, USA
Sequim, Clallam, Washington, USA
1980
13 Sep 1980
Age 69
Death of Elmer Larson (John) Willis in Aberdeen, Grays Harbor, Washington, USA
Aberdeen, Grays Harbor, Washington, USA
1980
Sep 1980
Age 69
Burial of Elmer Larson (John) Willis in Sequim, Clallam, Washington, USA
Sequim, Clallam, Washington, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 Aug 1911
    Event Place: Irene, Turner, South Dakota, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Sequim, Clallam, Washington; Roll: T627_4333; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 5-79
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 531-05-7139; Issue State: Washington; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Sequim, Clallam, Washington; Roll: T625_1921; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 6; Image: 672
    [4] 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
    [5] 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: Sequim, Clallam, Washington
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Sequim, Clallam, Washington; Roll: T627_4333; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 5-79

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Sequim, Clallam, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Sequim, Clallam, Washington; Roll: T627_4333; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 5-79

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Hoquiam
    Record Source: Washington Death Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Sep 1980
    Event Place: Aberdeen, Grays Harbor, Washington, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 531-05-7139; Issue State: Washington; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] Washington Death Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: Sep 1980
    Event Place: Sequim, Clallam, Washington, USA
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