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John Willard 1756–1812 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 May 1756

Birth Location: Pepperell, Massachusetts

Death Date: 1812

Death Location: Union Co, South Caorlina

Father: Benjamin Willard

Mother: Sarah Brooks

Spouse(s): Mary Howard

Children(s): Barbary Willard

In 1756, John Willard entered the world in Pepperell, Massachusetts, born to Benjamin Willard And Sarah Brooks. In 1779, John Willard resided in To Township Listed, Ninety-sixth District, SC. In 1790, John Willard resided in Union, South Carolina, United States. John Willard married Mary Molly Howard, and had children including Barbary Willard. John Willard passed away in 1812 in Union Co, South Caorlina.

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Biography

  • In 1756, John Willard entered the world in Pepperell, Massachusetts, born to Benjamin Willard And Sarah Brooks.
  • In 1779, John Willard resided in To Township Listed, Ninety-sixth District, SC.
  • In 1790, John Willard resided in Union, South Carolina, United States.
  • John Willard married Mary Molly Howard, and had children including Barbary Willard.
  • John Willard passed away in 1812 in Union Co, South Caorlina.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Willard
1716–1775
Birth Location: Framingham, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
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Sarah Brooks
1717–1775
Birth Location: Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
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Spouses(s)

Mary Howard
1750–1802
Birth Location: Grafton, Worchester County, Massachusettts, USA
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Children(s)

Barbary Willard
1770–1840
Birth Location: Union County, South Carolina, USA
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John Willard's Ancestors

Self
John Willard
1756–1812
Birth Place: Pepperell, Massachusetts
Parents
Benjamin Willard
1716–1775
Framingham, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Sarah Brooks
1717–1775
Concord, Middlesex, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
Joseph Willard
1692–1774
Sudbury, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Martha Clarke
1693–1794
Ebenezer Brooks
1691–1768
Concord, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Sarah Brooks
1690–1775
Concord, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Willard
1664–1732
Sarah Lakin
1661–1740
Isaac Clarke
1666–1768
Sarah Stow
1673–1761
Noah Broks
1656–1738
Dorothy Potter
1662–1752
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Lakin
1627–1697
Mary Bacon
1640–1701
Elizabeth Stone
1655–1737
Joshua Brooks
1630–1697
Hannah Mason
1636–
Luke Potter
1608–
Mary Edmunds
1624–1710

John Willard's Descendants

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John Willard (11 May 1756–1812) m. Mary (Molly) Howard (1750–1802)
  1. 1. Barbary Willard 1770–1840 m. Sarah (Elizabeth) Hart 1775–1850
    1. 1. Mary ("Polly") Willard 1793–1888 m. Michael (Byrd) Lee 1787–1837
      1. 1. Robert (Byrd) Lee 1822–1891 m. Mary (Murphy Bobo (Beaubais)) Layne 1831–1893
        1. 1. Mary Lee 1868–1913 m. James Bennett 1868–1935
        2. 2. John (Miller) Lee 1858–1937
        3. 3. Ella (Fair) Lee 1866–1939
        4. 4. Robert (Lee) II 1862–
        5. 5. Rosalie ("Rosa" Lavania) Lee 1860–
        6. 6. David Lee 1856–1930
        7. 7. Rosa Lee 1862–
        8. 8. Charlie (J) Lee 1872–1943 m. Sophia (J) Lee 1875–1915 m. Julia (Ann) Lee 1888–1956 m. Sophie (Josephine) Lee 1874–1915 m. Sophie (Josephine) Lee 1874–1915
        9. 9. Joseph ("Joe" Fant) Lee 1870–1930
      2. 2. Berry (Willard) Lee 1814–1902
        1. 1. Mary (Frances) Lee 1849–1943
      3. 3. William (Berry) Lee 1816–1893
        1. 1. Eliza Lee 1850–1898
      4. 4. John (Thomas) Lee 1820–1889
      5. 5. Eveline Lee 1831–1879
        1. 1. Robert (Edward Gregory) Mr 1868–1945
      6. 6. John (Thomas) Lee 1820–1889
        1. 1. Robert (Conquest) Lee 1872–1932
      7. 7. John (Thomas) Lee 1820–1889
        1. 1. Robert (Conquest) Lee 1872–1932
      8. 8. Catherine Lee 1811–1836
      9. 9. Mary (Frances) Lee 1819–1836
      10. 10. Sarah (Ann (Ana)) Lee 1827–1894
      11. 11. Elena Lee 1819–1836
      12. 12. Elizabeth Lee 1818–1884
      13. 13. Drucilla Lee 1816–1898
      14. 14. Mary (Frances Frankie) Lee 1821–1910
      15. 15. Martha (Jane) Lee 1828–1855
      16. 16. Mairian (Caroline) Lee 1834–1889

John Willard's Timeline

6 Records

1756
11 May 1756
Birth of John Willard in Pepperell, Massachusetts
Pepperell, Massachusetts
1779
1779
Age 23
John Willard resided here in To Township Listed, Ninety-sixth District, SC
To Township Listed, Ninety-sixth District, SC
1790
1790
Age 34
John Willard resided here in Union, South Carolina, United States
Union, South Carolina, United States
1800
1800
Age 44
John Willard resided here in Union District, South Carolina
Union District, South Carolina
1810
1810
Age 54
John Willard resided here in Union, South Carolina, United States
Union, South Carolina, United States
1812
1812
Age 56
Death of John Willard in Union Co, South Caorlina
Union Co, South Caorlina

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 May 1756
    Event Place: Pepperell, Massachusetts
    Record Source:
    [1] Massachusetts, Town and Vital Records
    [2] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: Willard genealogy : sequel to Willard memoir

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1779
    Event Place: To Township Listed, Ninety-sixth District, SC
    Record Source: South Carolina, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Union, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Union, South Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 11; Page: 44; Image: 45; Family History Library Film: 0568151

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Union District, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Union District, South Carolina; Series: M32; Roll: 50; Page: 220; Image: 433; Family History Library Film: 181425

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: Union, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Union, South Carolina; Roll: 61; Page: 580; Image: 00432; Family History Library Film: 0181420

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1812
    Event Place: Union Co, South Caorlina
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