YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Gladys Irene Wills 1895–1965 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Nov 1895

Birth Location: Angola, Steuben, Indiana, USA

Death Date: 02 Oct 1965

Death Location: Toledo, Lucas, Ohio, USA

Father: James Wills

Mother:

Spouse(s): William Seward, Gottlieb Reutter

Children(s): Roberta Seward, William Seward, Betty Seward

Gladys Irene Wills was born in 1895 in Angola, Steuben, Indiana, USA, the child of James Garfield Wills And Pearl Landers. In 1920, Gladys Irene Wills resided in Superior, Williams, Ohio, USA. In 1924, Gladys Irene Wills resided in Toledo, Ohio, USA. Gladys Irene Wills married Gottlieb F Reutter, William Hazlett Seward, and had children including Betty Willogene Seward, Roberta Ruth Seward, William Paul Seward. Gladys Irene Wills passed away in 1965 in Toledo, Lucas, Ohio, USA.

Find more search results for Gladys Wills
GW

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

  • Gladys Irene Wills was born in 1895 in Angola, Steuben, Indiana, USA, the child of James Garfield Wills And Pearl Landers.
  • In 1920, Gladys Irene Wills resided in Superior, Williams, Ohio, USA.
  • In 1924, Gladys Irene Wills resided in Toledo, Ohio, USA.
  • Gladys Irene Wills married Gottlieb F Reutter, William Hazlett Seward, and had children including Betty Willogene Seward, Roberta Ruth Seward, William Paul Seward.
  • Gladys Irene Wills passed away in 1965 in Toledo, Lucas, Ohio, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Wills
1877–1958
Birth Location: Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa, USA
JW

Spouses(s)

William Seward
1890–1971
Birth Location: Waukesha County, Wisconsin, USA
WS
Gottlieb Reutter
1896–1964
Birth Location: –
GR

Children(s)

Roberta Seward
1915–1919
Birth Location: Montpelier, Williams, Ohio, USA
RS
William Seward
1917–1987
Birth Location: Montpelier, Williams, Ohio, USA
WS
Betty Seward
1921–1996
Birth Location: Montpelier, Williams County, Ohio, United States of America
BS

Gladys Wills's Ancestors

Self
Gladys Wills
1895–1965
Birth Place: Angola, Steuben, Indiana, USA
Parents
James Garfield Wills
1877–1958
Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa, USA
Grandparents
John Will
1820–1901
Prussia (Germany)
Pauline (B) Hess
1841–
Ohio, or, Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Hess
1813–
Elizabeth
1815–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Gladys Wills's Descendants

1.
GW
Gladys (Irene) Wills (17 Nov 1895–02 Oct 1965) m. William (Hazlett) Seward (11 May 1890–08 Dec 1971) m. Gottlieb (F) Reutter (1896–1964)
  1. 1. Roberta (Ruth) Seward 1915–1919
  2. 2. William (Paul) Seward 1917–1987 m. Harryette (J) Kirchenbauer 1916–1971
    1. 1. Susan (Jayne) Seward 1937–1995 m. Thomas (Lee) Spitler 1935–1994
    2. 2. Sandra (Jo) Seward 1941–2019
  3. 3. Betty (Willogene) Seward 1921–1996 m. Azor (D Sheffield) Jr 1918–2013

Gladys Wills's Timeline

7 Records

1895
17 Nov 1895
Birth of Gladys Irene Wills in Angola, Steuben, Indiana, USA
Angola, Steuben, Indiana, USA
1920
1920
Age 25
Gladys Irene Wills resided here in Superior, Williams, Ohio, USA
Superior, Williams, Ohio, USA
1924
1924
Age 29
Gladys Irene Wills resided here in Toledo, Ohio, USA
Toledo, Ohio, USA
1930
1930
Age 35
Gladys Irene Wills resided here in Toledo, Lucas, Ohio, USA
Toledo, Lucas, Ohio, USA
1940
1940
Age 45
Gladys Irene Wills resided here in Toledo, Lucas, Ohio, USA
Toledo, Lucas, Ohio, USA
1950
1950
Age 55
Gladys Irene Wills resided here in Toledo, Lucas, Ohio, USA
Toledo, Lucas, Ohio, USA
1965
02 Oct 1965
Age 70
Death of Gladys Irene Wills in Toledo, Lucas, Ohio, USA
Toledo, Lucas, Ohio, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Nov 1895
    Event Place: Angola, Steuben, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ohio, Death Records, Certificate: 77367; Volume: 18230
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Toledo, Lucas, Ohio; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0082
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Superior, Williams, Ohio; Roll: T625_1450; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 170
    [4] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Toledo, Lucas, Ohio; Roll: m-t0627-03261; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 95-139
    [5] Ohio, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1774-1993

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Superior, Williams, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Superior, Williams, Ohio; Roll: T625_1450; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 170

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1924
    Event Place: Toledo, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Toledo, Lucas, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Toledo, Lucas, Ohio; Page: 19A; Enumeration District: 0082

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Toledo, Lucas, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Toledo, Lucas, Ohio; Roll: m-t0627-03261; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 95-139

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Toledo, Lucas, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Toledo, Lucas, Ohio

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Toledo, Lucas, Ohio, United States
    Record Source: Ohio, Death Records, Certificate: 77367; Volume: 18230

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 02 Oct 1965
    Event Place: Toledo, Lucas, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: Ohio, Death Records, Certificate: 77367; Volume: 18230
Find more search results for Gladys Wills

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