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John Willett 1690–1762 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1690

Birth Location: Accomack, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 29 Jun 1762

Death Location: Accomack, Virginia, United States

Father: William Willett

Mother: Elizabeth MackWilliam

Spouse(s): Ann None

Children(s): Mary Willet, Jonathan Willett, Ambrose Willett, Anne Willett, Betty Willett, Catherine Willett, Sinah Willett, Mary Willet, William Willett

The story of John Willett began in 1690 in Accomack, Virginia, United States. In 1762, John Willett resided in Accomack. John Willett married Ann, Ann Unknown, Mary Willet Mother Of Mary W, Mary Willett, and had children including Ambrose Willett, Anne Willett, Betty Willett, Catherine Willett, Jonathan Willett, Mary Willet, Phebe Willet, Sinah Willett, William Willett. John Willett passed away in 1762 in Accomack, Virginia, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of John Willett began in 1690 in Accomack, Virginia, United States.
  • In 1762, John Willett resided in Accomack.
  • John Willett married Ann, Ann Unknown, Mary Willet Mother Of Mary W, Mary Willett, and had children including Ambrose Willett, Anne Willett, Betty Willett, Catherine Willett, Jonathan Willett, Mary Willet, Phebe Willet, Sinah Willett, William Willett.
  • John Willett passed away in 1762 in Accomack, Virginia, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Willett
1645–1719
Birth Location: England
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Elizabeth MackWilliam
1670–1726
Birth Location: Accomac, Accomack CO, Virginia Colony
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Spouses(s)

Ann None
1700–
Birth Location: –
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Children(s)

Mary Willet
1716–1770
Birth Location: Accomack, Virginia, United States
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Jonathan Willett
1730–1762
Birth Location: Accomack County, VA.
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Ambrose Willett
1730–
Birth Location: Accomack County, VA.
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Anne Willett
1733–
Birth Location: Accomack County, VA.
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Betty Willett
1733–
Birth Location: Accomack County, VA.
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Catherine Willett
1733–
Birth Location: Accomack County, VA.
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Sinah Willett
1733–
Birth Location: Accomack County, VA.
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Mary Willet
1742–
Birth Location: –
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William Willett
1730–
Birth Location: Accomack, Virginia, USA
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John Willett's Ancestors

Self
John Willett
1690–1762
Birth Place: Accomack, Virginia, United States
Parents
William Willett
1645–1719
England
Elizabeth MackWilliam
1670–1726
Accomac, Accomack CO, Virginia Colony
Grandparents
Finlay Mackwilliam
1605–1687
Cumbria, England
May\Mary Overton
1640–1698
England
Great-Grandparents
Finla Mcwilliam
1605–
Elspet McComes
1605–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Willett's Descendants

1.
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John Willett (1690–29 Jun 1762) m. Ann (1700–)
  1. 1. Mary Willet 1716–1770 m. Spencer Lewis 1716–1778
    1. 1. Tabitha Lewis 1775–1821 m. Milby (Russell) II 1762–1821
      1. 1. Abigail (“Abby”) Russell 1785–1862 m. Isaiah ("Issac") Johnson 1783–1865
        1. 1. Henrietta (R) Johnson 1814–
        2. 2. Samuel Johnson 1822–1864
        3. 3. Elizabeth (A) Johnson 1816–1905
        4. 4. Sallie Johnson 1810–1901
        5. 5. John (R) Johnson 1809–
        6. 6. Isaiah Johnson 1828–1922
        7. 7. Captain (John R) Johnson 1814–1890
        8. 8. Polly (E) Johnson 1822–1914
        9. 9. Betsy Johnson 1809–
        10. 10. Samuel Johnson 1809–1922
        11. 11. William Johnson 1809–
        12. 12. Mary (Ellen "Polly") Johnson 1825–1914
      2. 2. Elizabeth Russell 1805–1885
      3. 3. Thomas Russell 1790–1867
      4. 4. Spencer Russell 1769–1851
      5. 5. George Russell 1792–1858
      6. 6. Polly Russell 1802–
      7. 7. Levin Russell 1821–
      8. 8. George Russell 1821–1858
      9. 9. Abigail Russell 1785–1862
      10. 10. Thomas Russell 1798–1867
      11. 11. Sarah Russell 1809–1892
    2. 2. Elizabeth Lewis 1744–
    3. 3. Elizabeth ("Betsey") Lewis 1767–1830
    4. 4. Spencer (II) Lewis 1763–1855
    5. 5. Thomas (Lewis) Decd 1759–1851
    6. 6. Euphamia ('Famie') Lewis 1765–
    7. 7. John Lewis 1770–1830
    8. 8. Ambrose Lewis 1769–1830
  2. 2. Jonathan Willett 1730–1762
  3. 3. Ambrose Willett 1730–
  4. 4. Anne Willett 1733–
  5. 5. Betty Willett 1733–
  6. 6. Catherine Willett 1733–
  7. 7. Sinah Willett 1733–
  8. 8. Mary Willet 1742–
  9. 9. William Willett 1730–

John Willett's Timeline

6 Records

1690
1690
Birth of John Willett in Accomack, Virginia, United States
Accomack, Virginia, United States
1691
3 Mar 1691
Age 1
John Willett was baptized in Great Berkhampstead, Hertfordshire, England
Great Berkhampstead, Hertfordshire, England
1762
Abt 1762
Age 72
John Willett resided here in Accomack
Accomack
1762
29 Jun 1762
Age 72
Death of John Willett in Accomack, Virginia, United States
Accomack, Virginia, United States
1762
5 Apr 1762
Age 72
John Willett - Probate in Accomack, Virginia, USA
Accomack, Virginia, USA
1828
15 Jun 1828
Age 138
John Willett was baptized in Great Rissington, Gloucestershire, England
Great Rissington, Gloucestershire, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1690
    Event Place: Accomack, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 1 Mar
    Event Place: Bristol, England
    Record Source: Bristol, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, Bristol Archives; Bristol, England; Bristol Church of England Parish Registers; Reference: PSt.SR1a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 3 Mar 1691
    Event Place: Great Berkhampstead, Hertfordshire, England
    Record Source: England & Wales, Christening Index, 1530-1980

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 15 Jun 1828
    Event Place: Great Rissington, Gloucestershire, England
    Record Source: Gloucestershire, England, Church of England Baptisms, Gloucestershire Archives; Gloucester, Gloucestershire; Gloucestershire Church of England Parish Registers; Reference Numbers: GdrV1343

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1762
    Event Place: Accomack
    Record Source: Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Wills, Deeds, and Orders (Accomack County, Virginia); General Indexes to Wills, 1663-1922; Author: Virginia. County Court (Accomack County); Probate Place: Accomack, Virginia

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Jun 1762
    Event Place: Accomack, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Wills, Deeds, and Orders (Accomack County, Virginia); General Indexes to Wills, 1663-1922; Author: Virginia. County Court (Accomack County); Probate Place: Accomack, Virginia

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 5 Apr 1762
    Event Place: Accomack, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Wills, Deeds, and Orders (Accomack County, Virginia); General Indexes to Wills, 1663-1922; Author: Virginia. County Court (Accomack County); Probate Place: Accomack, Virginia
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