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Jacob B Willis 1840–1915 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1840

Birth Location: Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States of America

Death Date: 22 October 1915

Death Location: Belwood, Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: Solomon Willis

Mother: Catharine Willis

Spouse(s): Manerva Willis

Children(s): David Willes, Monroe Willis, John Willis, Wm. Willis, Wesly Willis, Chant. Willis, Willis None, Thomas Willis, Samuel Willis, Lou Grigg

In 1840, Jacob B Willis entered the world in Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States of America, born to Solomon Willis And Catharine Elisabeth Willis. In 1850, Jacob B Willis resided in Cleveland, North Carolina, USA. In 1860, Jacob B Willis resided in Cleveland, North Carolina, USA. Jacob B Willis married Manerva Willis, and had children including Chant Willis, David Willes, John Willis, Lou Rebecca Grigg, Monroe Willis, Samuel Willis, Thomas Willis, Wesly Willis, Willis, Wm Willis. Jacob B Willis passed away in 1915 in Belwood, Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1840, Jacob B Willis entered the world in Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States of America, born to Solomon Willis And Catharine Elisabeth Willis.
  • In 1850, Jacob B Willis resided in Cleveland, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1860, Jacob B Willis resided in Cleveland, North Carolina, USA.
  • Jacob B Willis married Manerva Willis, and had children including Chant Willis, David Willes, John Willis, Lou Rebecca Grigg, Monroe Willis, Samuel Willis, Thomas Willis, Wesly Willis, Willis, Wm Willis.
  • Jacob B Willis passed away in 1915 in Belwood, Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Jacob Willis's Ancestors

Self
Jacob Willis
1840–1915
Birth Place: Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States of America
Parents
Solomon Willis
1798–1880
North Carolina, United States of America
Catharine (Elisabeth) Willis
1805–1880
North Carolina, United States of America
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Jacob Willis's Descendants

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Jacob (B) Willis (1840–22 October 1915) m. Manerva Willis (1843–23 October 1918)
  1. 1. David Willes 1875–1952 m. Dora Willis 1880–1966
    1. 1. Henry (R) Willis 1909–
    2. 2. Russell Willis 1898–1976
    3. 3. May Willis 1903–1919
    4. 4. Lester Willis 1909–1924
    5. 5. Minnie (Cleo) Willis 1920–1922
    6. 6. John (D) Willis 1915–1970
    7. 7. Oscar (Lee) Willis 1917–1986
    8. 8. James Wellis 1921–1981
  2. 2. Monroe Willis 1874–1936
  3. 3. John Willis 1868–
  4. 4. Wm. Willis 1870–1953 m. Minnie (Alice) Willis 1873–1950
    1. 1. Max (Joseph) Willis 1895–1965
    2. 2. William (Bynum) Willis 1912–1993
    3. 3. Jennie (Belle) Bingham 1899–1987
    4. 4. Doctor (Alvin) Willis 1906–1973
    5. 5. Hattie (Jane) Campbell 1892–1968
    6. 6. Paul (Franklin) Willis 1908–1979
    7. 7. Ocie (Ella) Hayes 1902–1997
    8. 8. Bertha (Suzanne) King 1897–1982
  5. 5. Wesly Willis 1871–1950
  6. 6. Chant. Willis 1873–
  7. 7. Willis 1880–
  8. 8. Thomas Willis 1865–1941
  9. 9. Samuel Willis 1861–
  10. 10. Lou (Rebecca) Grigg 1880–1928

Jacob Willis's Timeline

5 Records

1840
1840
Birth of Jacob B Willis in Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States of America
Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States of America
1850
1850
Age 10
Jacob B Willis resided here in Cleveland, North Carolina, USA
Cleveland, North Carolina, USA
1860
1860
Age 20
Jacob B Willis resided here in Cleveland, North Carolina, USA
Cleveland, North Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 40
Jacob B Willis resided here in Double Shoals, Cleveland, North Carolina, USA
Double Shoals, Cleveland, North Carolina, USA
1915
22 October 1915
Age 75
Death of Jacob B Willis in Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States of America
Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Double Shoals, Cleveland, North Carolina; Roll: 959; Page: 605D; Enumeration District: 073
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Cleveland, North Carolina; Roll: M653_893; Page: 317; Family History Library Film: 803893
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Town Creek, Brunswick, North Carolina; Roll: M432_621; Page: 153B; Image: 311
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Cleveland, North Carolina; Roll: M432_625; Page: 199A; Image: 400
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Cleveland, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Town Creek, Brunswick, North Carolina; Roll: M432_621; Page: 153B; Image: 311
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Cleveland, North Carolina; Roll: M432_625; Page: 199A; Image: 400

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Cleveland, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Cleveland, North Carolina; Roll: M653_893; Page: 317; Family History Library Film: 803893

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Double Shoals, Cleveland, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Double Shoals, Cleveland, North Carolina; Roll: 959; Page: 605D; Enumeration District: 073

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Cleveland County, North Carolina
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 October 1915
    Event Place: Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Belwood, Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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