YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Jess M. Willard 1899–1958 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Jul 1899

Birth Location: Tennessee

Death Date: Abt 1958

Death Location: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, United States

Father: J Willard

Mother: Mary Williard

Spouse(s): Maggie Williams, Mary Callahan

Children(s): Charles Willard, Georgia WILLARD, Jessie WILLARD, James WILLARD, Doris Mueller

In 1899, Jess M. Willard entered the world in Tennessee, born to J C Willard And Mary Willie Williard. In 1910, Jess M. Willard resided in Whitesburg, Madison, Alabama, USA. In 1930, Jess M. Willard resided in Shoalford, Limestone, Alabama, USA. Jess M. Willard married Maggie L Williams, Mary E Callahan, and had children including Charles Allen Willard, Doris Gail Mueller, Georgia Emagene Willard, James Edward Willard, Jessie Lannie Willard, Marion Rannie Willard. Jess M. Willard passed away in 1958 in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, United States.

Find more search results for Jess Willard
JW

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

  • In 1899, Jess M. Willard entered the world in Tennessee, born to J C Willard And Mary Willie Williard.
  • In 1910, Jess M. Willard resided in Whitesburg, Madison, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1930, Jess M. Willard resided in Shoalford, Limestone, Alabama, USA.
  • Jess M. Willard married Maggie L Williams, Mary E Callahan, and had children including Charles Allen Willard, Doris Gail Mueller, Georgia Emagene Willard, James Edward Willard, Jessie Lannie Willard, Marion Rannie Willard.
  • Jess M. Willard passed away in 1958 in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

J Willard
1858–1930
Birth Location: Tullahoma, Coffee, Tennessee, USA?
JW
Mary Williard
1874–1958
Birth Location: Madison County, Alabama, USA
MW

Spouses(s)

Maggie Williams
1921–1989
Birth Location: Harvest Madi, Alabama
MW
Mary Callahan
1907–1935
Birth Location: Alabama
MC

Children(s)

Charles Willard
1925–1982
Birth Location: Shoalford, Limestone, Alabama, USA
CW
Georgia WILLARD
1932–2013
Birth Location: Tennessee
GW
Jessie WILLARD
1944–2007
Birth Location: Madison County, Alabama, USA
JW
James WILLARD
1949–1986
Birth Location: Madison County, Alabama, USA
JW
Doris Mueller
1943–1963
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
DM

Jess Willard's Ancestors

Self
Jess Willard
1899–1958
Birth Place: Tennessee
Parents
J C Willard
1858–1930
Tullahoma, Coffee, Tennessee, USA?
Mary (Willie) Williard
1874–1958
Madison County, Alabama, USA
Grandparents
P.L. ((Phineas Lafayette)) Willard
1832–1901
Wilson County, Tennessee, USA
Sarah (Emeline Allen) Davis
1840–1895
North Carolina, USA
John (D.) Owen
1820–1879
VA
Martha (Elizabeth J) Vann
1851–
AL
Great-Grandparents
John Willard
1778–1860
Mary Howard
1780–1839
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Willard
1750–1821
Isabel (Nelson)(Nilson)
1751–1829

Jess Willard's Descendants

1.
JW
Jess (M.) Willard (18 Jul 1899–Abt 1958) m. Maggie (L) Williams (24 Feb 1921–8 July 1989) m. Mary (E) Callahan (28 January 1907–8 Feb 1935)
  1. 1. Charles (Allen) Willard 1925–1982 m. Odell (Van) Hoosier 1927–2020 m. Anna (Louise) Willard 1936–1998
    1. 1. Charles (Larry Willard) Sr 1947–2016 m. Mary (Frances) Weills 1948–2015
  2. 2. Georgia (Emagene) WILLARD 1932–2013
  3. 3. Jessie (Lannie) WILLARD 1944–2007
  4. 4. James (Edward) WILLARD 1949–1986
  5. 5. Doris (Gail) Mueller 1943–1963

Jess Willard's Timeline

6 Records

1899
18 Jul 1899
Birth of Jess M. Willard in Tennessee
Tennessee
1910
1910
Age 11
Jess M. Willard resided here in Whitesburg, Madison, Alabama, USA
Whitesburg, Madison, Alabama, USA
1930
1930
Age 31
Jess M. Willard resided here in Shoalford, Limestone, Alabama, USA
Shoalford, Limestone, Alabama, USA
1940
1940
Age 41
Jess M. Willard resided here in Huntsville, Madison, Alabama, USA
Huntsville, Madison, Alabama, USA
1958
Abt 1958
Age 59
Death of Jess M. Willard in Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, United States
Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, United States
1958
2 Jan 1958
Age 59
Jess M. Willard - Probate in Madison, Alabama, USA
Madison, Alabama, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Jul 1899
    Event Place: Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Huntsville, Madison, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00056; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 45-11
    [2] Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 422-03-7263; Issue State: Alabama; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] Family Data Collection - Births
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Shoalford, Limestone, Alabama; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0007
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Whitesburg, Madison, Alabama; Roll: T624_23; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0127; FHL microfilm: 1374036
    [7] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [8] Alabama, County Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Whitesburg, Madison, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Whitesburg, Madison, Alabama; Roll: T624_23; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0127; FHL microfilm: 1374036

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Shoalford, Limestone, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Shoalford, Limestone, Alabama; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0007

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 8 Feb 1935
    Event Place: Huntsville, Alabama
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Huntsville Times - 8 Feb 1935 - Page 1, Grandpa Willard's mom 8 Feb 1935

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Huntsville, Madison, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Huntsville, Madison, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00056; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 45-11

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 5 Jan 1956
    Event Place: Huntsville, Alabama
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Huntsville Times - 5 Jan 1956 - Page 2, Jesse Marion 5 Jan 1956

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Huntsville, Madison, Alabama
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Huntsville, Madison, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00056; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 45-11

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Abt 1958
    Event Place: Nashville, Davidson, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 422-03-7263; Issue State: Alabama; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] Alabama, Death Index
    [4] Alabama, Wills and Probate Records, Alabama, Madison County, Probate Records; Author: Alabama. Probate Court (Madison County); Probate Place: Madison, Alabama
    [5] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 2 Jan 1958
    Event Place: Madison, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: Alabama, Wills and Probate Records, Alabama, Madison County, Probate Records; Author: Alabama. Probate Court (Madison County); Probate Place: Madison, Alabama
Find more search results for Jess Willard

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