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Francis Fred (Joseph) Willett 1876–1947 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Aug 1876

Birth Location: Beresford, Lincoln, South Dakota, USA

Death Date: Mar 1947

Death Location: Anacortes, Skagit, -Washington USA

Father: Joseph Willette

Mother: Saphronia None

Spouse(s): Mary Saulter

Children(s): Bethal Willett, Hazel Willett, Saphronia Willett, Everett Willett, Maude Willett, Julius Willette

The story of Francis Fred (Joseph) Willett began in 1876 in Beresford, Lincoln, South Dakota, USA. In 1880, Francis Fred (Joseph) Willett resided in Prairie, Union, Dakota Territory, USA. In 1900, Francis Fred (Joseph) Willett resided in Prairie, Union, South Dakota, USA. Francis Fred (Joseph) Willett married Mary Mathilda Julius Saulter, and had children including Bethal Francis Willett, Everett Andrew Francis Willett, Hazel Francis Willett, Julius A Dude Francis Willette, Maude Moddie Francis Willett, Saphronia Dorothy Francis Willett. Francis Fred (Joseph) Willett passed away in 1947 in Anacortes, Skagit, -Washington USA.

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  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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Biography

  • The story of Francis Fred (Joseph) Willett began in 1876 in Beresford, Lincoln, South Dakota, USA.
  • In 1880, Francis Fred (Joseph) Willett resided in Prairie, Union, Dakota Territory, USA.
  • In 1900, Francis Fred (Joseph) Willett resided in Prairie, Union, South Dakota, USA.
  • Francis Fred (Joseph) Willett married Mary Mathilda Julius Saulter, and had children including Bethal Francis Willett, Everett Andrew Francis Willett, Hazel Francis Willett, Julius A Dude Francis Willette, Maude Moddie Francis Willett, Saphronia Dorothy Francis Willett.
  • Francis Fred (Joseph) Willett passed away in 1947 in Anacortes, Skagit, -Washington USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Willette
1833–1893
Birth Location: Canada
JW
Saphronia None
1835–
Birth Location: Canada
S

Spouses(s)

Mary Saulter
1879–1911
Birth Location: South Dakota, USA
MS

Children(s)

Bethal Willett
1900–
Birth Location: Union, South Dakota, USA
BW
Hazel Willett
1903–
Birth Location: South Dakota, USA
HW
Saphronia Willett
1904–
Birth Location: South Dakota, USA
SW
Everett Willett
1905–1986
Birth Location: Beresford, Lincoln, South Dakota, USA
EW
Maude Willett
1908–
Birth Location: South Dakota, USA
MW
Julius Willette
1909–1960
Birth Location: South Dakota, USA
JW

Francis Willett's Ancestors

Self
Francis Willett
1876–1947
Birth Place: Beresford, Lincoln, South Dakota, USA
Parents
Joseph Willette
1833–1893
Canada
Saphronia
1835–
Canada
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Francis Willett's Descendants

1.
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Francis (Fred (Joseph)) Willett (14 Aug 1876–Mar 1947) m. Mary (Mathilda (Julius)) Saulter (abt 1879–1911)
  1. 1. Bethal ((Francis)) Willett 1900–
  2. 2. Hazel ((Francis)) Willett 1903–
  3. 3. Saphronia ("Dorothy" (Francis)) Willett 1904–
  4. 4. Everett (Andrew (Francis)) Willett 1905–1986
  5. 5. Maude (Moddie (Francis)) Willett 1908–
  6. 6. Julius (A. "Dude" (Francis)) Willette 1909–1960 m. Verna (Myrtle (Lee)) Sherman 1914–2005

Francis Willett's Timeline

8 Records

1876
14 Aug 1876
Birth of Francis Fred (Joseph) Willett in Beresford, Lincoln, South Dakota, USA
Beresford, Lincoln, South Dakota, USA
1880
1880
Age 4
Francis Fred (Joseph) Willett resided here in Prairie, Union, Dakota Territory, USA
Prairie, Union, Dakota Territory, USA
1900
1900
Age 24
Francis Fred (Joseph) Willett resided here in Prairie, Union, South Dakota, USA
Prairie, Union, South Dakota, USA
1910
1910
Age 34
Francis Fred (Joseph) Willett resided here in Beresford Ward 1, Union, South Dakota, USA
Beresford Ward 1, Union, South Dakota, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 41
Francis Fred (Joseph) Willett resided here in Morrison, Minnesota
Morrison, Minnesota
1920
1920
Age 44
Francis Fred (Joseph) Willett resided here in Fidalgo, Skagit, Washington, USA
Fidalgo, Skagit, Washington, USA
1947
23 Mar 1947
Age 71
Death of Francis Fred (Joseph) Willett in Anacortes, Skagit, Washington, USA
Anacortes, Skagit, Washington, USA
1947
Mar 1947
Age 71
Burial of Francis Fred (Joseph) Willett in Anacortes, Skagit, -Washington USA
Anacortes, Skagit, -Washington USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Aug 1876
    Event Place: Beresford, Lincoln, South Dakota, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Washington, U.S., Death Records
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Fidalgo, Skagit, Washington; Roll: T625_1934; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 97; Image: 1038
    [3] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Minnesota; Registration County: Morrison; Roll: 1675687
    [4] Washington Death Index
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Prairie, Union, Dakota Territory; Roll: 115; Family History Film: 1254115; Page: 420C; Enumeration District: 007; Image: 0041
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Prairie, Union, South Dakota; Roll: 1555; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 0332; FHL microfilm: 1241555
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Beresford Ward 1, Union, South Dakota; Roll: T624_1489; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0422; FHL microfilm: 1375502

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Prairie, Union, Dakota Territory, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Prairie, Union, Dakota Territory; Roll: 115; Family History Film: 1254115; Page: 420C; Enumeration District: 007; Image: 0041

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Prairie, Union, South Dakota, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Prairie, Union, South Dakota; Roll: 1555; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 0332; FHL microfilm: 1241555

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Beresford Ward 1, Union, South Dakota, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Beresford Ward 1, Union, South Dakota; Roll: T624_1489; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0422; FHL microfilm: 1375502

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Morrison, Minnesota
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Minnesota; Registration County: Morrison; Roll: 1675687

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Fidalgo, Skagit, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Fidalgo, Skagit, Washington; Roll: T625_1934; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 97; Image: 1038

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Mar 1947
    Event Place: Anacortes, Skagit, Washington, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Washington, U.S., Death Records
    [2] Washington Death Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: Mar 1947
    Event Place: Anacortes, Skagit, -Washington USA
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