YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Helen Elizabeth Wills 1909–1950 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Jan 1909

Birth Location: Albany, Albany, New York, USA

Death Date: 21 Apr 1950

Death Location: Forest Lawn Cemetary, Gresham, Oregon

Father: James Wills

Mother: Maud Wilcox

Spouse(s): Walter Ballou

Children(s):

The story of Helen Elizabeth Wills began in 1909 in Albany, Albany, New York, USA. In 1915, Helen Elizabeth Wills resided in Corinth, Saratoga, New York, USA. In 1920, Helen Elizabeth Wills resided in Corinth, Saratoga, New York, USA. Helen Elizabeth Wills married Walter Grant Ballou, and had children including Audrey Bernyce Ballou, Ronald Scott Ballou. Helen Elizabeth Wills passed away in 1950 in Forest Lawn Cemetary, Gresham, Oregon.

Find more search results for Helen Wills
HW

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

  • The story of Helen Elizabeth Wills began in 1909 in Albany, Albany, New York, USA.
  • In 1915, Helen Elizabeth Wills resided in Corinth, Saratoga, New York, USA.
  • In 1920, Helen Elizabeth Wills resided in Corinth, Saratoga, New York, USA.
  • Helen Elizabeth Wills married Walter Grant Ballou, and had children including Audrey Bernyce Ballou, Ronald Scott Ballou.
  • Helen Elizabeth Wills passed away in 1950 in Forest Lawn Cemetary, Gresham, Oregon.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Helen Wills's Ancestors

Self
Helen Wills
1909–1950
Birth Place: Albany, Albany, New York, USA
Parents
James Garfield Wills
1877–1958
Cedar Rapids, Linn, Iowa, USA
Maud (Bessie) Wilcox
1881–1923
Warrensburg, Warren, New York, USA
Grandparents
John Will
1820–1901
Prussia (Germany)
Pauline (B) Hess
1841–
Ohio, or, Pennsylvania, USA
Silas (Baker) Wilcox
1853–1936
Warren, New York, USA
Helen (E) Davis
1860–1925
New York, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Hess
1813–
Elizabeth
1815–
William Wilcox
1823–1892
Elizabeth Baker
1830–1907
William Davis
1836–1901
Laura Vowers
1839–1865
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Nathan Wilcox
1802–1894
Rebecca Clark
1801–1893
Kenyon Baker
1810–
Michael Vowers
1810–1873
Anna Coolidge
1812–1875

Helen Wills's Timeline

10 Records

1909
17 Jan 1909
Birth of Helen Elizabeth Wills in Albany, Albany, New York, USA
Albany, Albany, New York, USA
1915
01 Jun 1915
Age 6
Helen Elizabeth Wills resided here in Corinth, Saratoga, New York, USA
Corinth, Saratoga, New York, USA
1920
1920
Age 11
Helen Elizabeth Wills resided here in Corinth, Saratoga, New York, USA
Corinth, Saratoga, New York, USA
1927
1927
Age 18
Helen Elizabeth Wills resided here in Portland, Oregon, USA
Portland, Oregon, USA
1928
1928
Age 19
Helen Elizabeth Wills resided here in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
1930
1930
Age 21
Helen Elizabeth Wills resided here in Riverdale, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
Riverdale, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
1935
1935
Age 26
Helen Elizabeth Wills resided here
None
1940
01 Apr 1940
Age 31
Helen Elizabeth Wills resided here in Rockwood, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
Rockwood, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
1950
18 Apr 1950
Age 41
Death of Helen Elizabeth Wills in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
1950
21 Apr 1950
Age 41
Burial of Helen Elizabeth Wills in Forest Lawn Cemetary, Gresham, Oregon
Forest Lawn Cemetary, Gresham, Oregon

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Jan 1909
    Event Place: Albany, Albany, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Rockwood, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: T627_3376; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 26-24
    [2] New York, State Census, 1915, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 04; Assembly District: 01; City: Corinth; County: Saratoga; Page: 10
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Corinth, Saratoga, New York; Roll: T625_1261; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 105; Image: 260
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Riverdale, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: ; FHL microfilm: .
    [5] U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016
    [6] U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016
    [7] U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016
    [8] U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016
    [9] U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; School Name: High School of Commerce; Year: 1927

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 01 Jun 1915
    Event Place: Corinth, Saratoga, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1915, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 04; Assembly District: 01; City: Corinth; County: Saratoga; Page: 10

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Corinth, Saratoga, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Corinth, Saratoga, New York; Roll: T625_1261; Page: 22A; Enumeration District: 105; Image: 260

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1927
    Event Place: Portland, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016, "U.S., School Yearbooks, 1880-2012"; School Name: High School of Commerce; Year: 1927

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1928
    Event Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016
    [2] U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016
    [3] U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016
    [4] U.S., School Yearbooks, 1900-2016

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 15 Jun 1928
    Event Place: Franklin H.S., Portlant, Oregon, S.F.Ball Principal

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Riverdale, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Riverdale, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: ; FHL microfilm: .
    [2] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Rockwood, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: T627_3376; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 26-24

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 01 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Rockwood, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Rockwood, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: T627_3376; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 26-24

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: W.C. Carroll, Carroll Funeral Home
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Cited in the family tree "Elmer & Ida Ballou family tree" created by "gothard1955"

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Apr 1950
    Event Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: Oregon, Death Index, Oregon State Library; Death Index 1942-50; Reel Title: Oregon Death Index A-Kl; Year Range: 1942-1950

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 21 Apr 1950
    Event Place: Forest Lawn Cemetary, Gresham, Oregon
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Cited in the family tree "Elmer & Ida Ballou family tree" created by "gothard1955

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