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Jack Edward Willis 1913–1989 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 08 Nov 1913

Birth Location: Benton, Saline, Arkansas, USA

Death Date: 22 Apr 1989

Death Location: Benton, Saline County, Arkansas, United States of America

Father: Johnnie Willis

Mother: Pearl Harrison

Spouse(s): Nina Beam, Ruby Alley

Children(s): Jack Willis, Tommy Willis

The story of Jack Edward Willis began in 1913 in Benton, Saline, Arkansas, USA. In 1920, Jack Edward Willis resided in Benton, Saline, Arkansas, USA. In 1930, Jack Edward Willis resided in Benton, Saline, Arkansas, USA. Jack Edward Willis married Nina Mae Beam, Ruby Mae Alley, and had children including Jack Esbert Willis, Tommy Lee Willis. Jack Edward Willis passed away in 1989 in Benton, Saline County, Arkansas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Jack Edward Willis began in 1913 in Benton, Saline, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1920, Jack Edward Willis resided in Benton, Saline, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1930, Jack Edward Willis resided in Benton, Saline, Arkansas, USA.
  • Jack Edward Willis married Nina Mae Beam, Ruby Mae Alley, and had children including Jack Esbert Willis, Tommy Lee Willis.
  • Jack Edward Willis passed away in 1989 in Benton, Saline County, Arkansas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Johnnie Willis
1896–1974
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Pearl Harrison
1895–1979
Birth Location: Benton, Saline, Arkansas, USA
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Spouses(s)

Nina Beam
1915–1986
Birth Location: Bear, Arkansas
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Ruby Alley
1916–1975
Birth Location: Bauxite, Saline County, Arkansas, USA
RA

Children(s)

Jack Willis
1933–1998
Birth Location: Benton, Saline Co, Arkansas, USA
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Tommy Willis
1935–1935
Birth Location: Boone, Fayette, West Virginia
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Jack Willis's Ancestors

Self
Jack Willis
1913–1989
Birth Place: Benton, Saline, Arkansas, USA
Parents
Johnnie Willis
1896–1974
Tennessee
Pearl (Matilda) Harrison
1895–1979
Benton, Saline, Arkansas, USA
Grandparents
Robert (Jackson) Willis
1851–1911
Hardin County, Tennessee USA
Mahaley (Tennessee 'Tennie') Johnson
1868–1931
Hardin County, Tennessee, USA
William ("Edward") Harrison
1857–1909
Kentucky
Lucinda Coppage
1856–1905
Laurel, Kentucky, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Harrison
1831–1914
Sarah Webber
1828–1900
Allen Owens
1812–1870
Hannah McCowan
1826–1870
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Harrison
1810–1871
Sarah White
1812–1851
Jonas WEBBER
1775–1856
Sarah Henderson
1784–1850
Washington Owens
1790–1839
Anna Coffey
1792–1886
John McCown
1780–1826
Elizabeth McCown
1787–1860

Jack Willis's Descendants

1.
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Jack (Edward) Willis (08 Nov 1913–22 Apr 1989) m. Nina (Mae) Beam (1 May 1915–28 December 1986) m. Ruby (Mae) Alley (10 Feb 1916–21 Apr 1975)
  1. 1. Jack (Esbert) Willis 1933–1998 m. Rema (Roberta) Lowry 1933–2005
  2. 2. Tommy (Lee) Willis 1935–1935

Jack Willis's Timeline

8 Records

1913
08 Nov 1913
Birth of Jack Edward Willis in Benton, Saline, Arkansas, USA
Benton, Saline, Arkansas, USA
1920
1920
Age 7
Jack Edward Willis resided here in Benton, Saline, Arkansas, USA
Benton, Saline, Arkansas, USA
1930
1930
Age 17
Jack Edward Willis resided here in Benton, Saline, Arkansas, USA
Benton, Saline, Arkansas, USA
1935
1935
Age 22
Jack Edward Willis resided here in Benton, Saline, Arkansas
Benton, Saline, Arkansas
1940
1940-1945
Age 27
Jack Edward Willis resided here in Benton, Saline, Arkansas, USA
Benton, Saline, Arkansas, USA
1964
1964
Age 51
Jack Edward Willis resided here in San Bernardino, California, USA
San Bernardino, California, USA
1989
22 Apr 1989
Age 76
Death of Jack Edward Willis in Benton, Saline, Arkansas, USA
Benton, Saline, Arkansas, USA
1989
22 Apr 1989
Age 76
Death of Jack Edward Willis in Benton, Saline, Arkansas, USA
Benton, Saline, Arkansas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 08 Nov 1913
    Event Place: Benton, Saline, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Fort Worth, Texas; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975, RG 147
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Benton, Saline, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00172; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 63-24
    [3] Arkansas, County Marriages Index
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 493-10-4903; Issue State: Missouri; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Benton, Saline, Arkansas; Roll: T625_78; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 189
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Benton, Saline, Arkansas; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0022; FHL microfilm: 2339829
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Benton, Saline, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Benton, Saline, Arkansas; Roll: T625_78; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 189

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Benton, Saline, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Benton, Saline, Arkansas; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0022; FHL microfilm: 2339829

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Benton, Saline, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Benton, Saline, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00172; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 63-24

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940-1945
    Event Place: Benton, Saline, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives at Fort Worth, Texas; Fort Worth, Texas, USA; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975, RG 147
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Benton, Saline, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00172; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 63-24

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1964
    Event Place: San Bernardino, California, USA
    Record Source: California, Voter Registrations, 1900-1968, California State Library; Sacramento, California; Great Register of Voters, 1900-1968

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Benton, Saline, Arkansas
    Record Source: Arkansas, County Marriages Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Apr 1989
    Event Place: Benton, Saline, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 493-10-4903; Issue State: Missouri; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Apr 1989
    Event Place: Benton, Saline, Arkansas, USA

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Benton, Saline County, Arkansas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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