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John Wills 1890–1963 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Dec 1890

Birth Location: Kentucky

Death Date: 10/31/1963

Death Location: Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana, United States of America

Father: Washington Wills

Mother: Emma Green

Spouse(s): Mary Garnett

Children(s): John Wills, James Wills, Alex Wills, Billy Sr

In 1890, John Wills entered the world in Kentucky, born to Washington Wills And Emma Green. In 1900, John Wills resided in Longview, Christian, Kentucky, USA. In 1910, John Wills resided in Gordonfield, Christian, Kentucky, USA. John Wills married Mary Eliza Garnett, and had children including Alex Edward Wills, Billy Eugene Wills Sr, James Kirk Wills, John T Wills. John Wills passed away in 1963 in Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1890, John Wills entered the world in Kentucky, born to Washington Wills And Emma Green.
  • In 1900, John Wills resided in Longview, Christian, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1910, John Wills resided in Gordonfield, Christian, Kentucky, USA.
  • John Wills married Mary Eliza Garnett, and had children including Alex Edward Wills, Billy Eugene Wills Sr, James Kirk Wills, John T Wills.
  • John Wills passed away in 1963 in Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Washington Wills
1854–1927
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Emma Green
1855–1918
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Spouses(s)

Mary Garnett
1891–1978
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Children(s)

John Wills
1928–2019
Birth Location: Oak Grove, Christian, Kentucky, USA
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James Wills
1930–1983
Birth Location: Clarksville, Tennessee
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Alex Wills
1933–2002
Birth Location: Hopkinsville, Kentucky
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Billy Sr
1935–2015
Birth Location: Terre Haute
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John Wills's Ancestors

Self
John Wills
1890–1963
Birth Place: Kentucky
Parents
Washington Wills
1854–1927
Kentucky
Emma Green
1855–1918
Kentucky
Grandparents
Victoria Green
–1870
Kentucky
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Wills's Descendants

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John Wills (26 Dec 1890–10/31/1963) m. Mary (Eliza) Garnett (6 Jul 1891–18 May 1978)
  1. 1. John (T) Wills 1928–2019 m. Christine Wilson 1929–1995
  2. 2. James (Kirk) Wills 1930–1983 m. Betty (Jean) Copeland 1933–2011
  3. 3. Alex (Edward) Wills 1933–2002
  4. 4. Billy (Eugene Wills) Sr 1935–2015

John Wills's Timeline

10 Records

1890
26 Dec 1890
Birth of John Wills in Kentucky
Kentucky
1900
1900
Age 10
John Wills resided here in Longview, Christian, Kentucky, USA
Longview, Christian, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 20
John Wills resided here in Gordonfield, Christian, Kentucky, USA
Gordonfield, Christian, Kentucky, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 27
John Wills resided here in Christian County, Kentucky, USA
Christian County, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 30
John Wills resided here in Gordenfield, Christian, Kentucky, USA
Gordenfield, Christian, Kentucky, USA
1935
1935
Age 45
John Wills resided here in Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana
Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 50
John Wills resided here in Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA
Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA
1950
1950
Age 60
John Wills resided here in Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA
Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA
1960
1960
Age 70
John Wills resided here in Terre Haute; West Terre Haute, Indiana, USA
Terre Haute; West Terre Haute, Indiana, USA
1963
10/31/1963
Age 73
Death of John Wills in Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, United States
Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Dec 1890
    Event Place: Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana; Roll: T627_1103; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 84-26
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Gordenfield, Christian, Kentucky; Roll: T625_565; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 9; Image: 541
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Kentucky; Registration County: Christian; Roll: 1653347
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Longview, Christian, Kentucky; Roll: 515; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 1240515
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Gordonfield, Christian, Kentucky; Roll: T624_470; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 1374483
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1962; Roll: 15
    [10] Indiana, Marriage Certificates, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Series Number: 89-204; Year: 1995; Certificate Range: 045500 - 046291
    [11] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana; Roll: 5661; Page: 16; Enumeration District: 100-44

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Longview, Christian, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Longview, Christian, Kentucky; Roll: 515; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 1240515

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Gordonfield, Christian, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Gordonfield, Christian, Kentucky; Roll: T624_470; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 1374483

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Christian County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Kentucky; Registration County: Christian; Roll: 1653347

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Gordenfield, Christian, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Gordenfield, Christian, Kentucky; Roll: T625_565; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 9; Image: 541

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana; Roll: T627_1103; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 84-26

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana; Roll: T627_1103; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 84-26

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana; Roll: 5661; Page: 16; Enumeration District: 100-44

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1960
    Event Place: Terre Haute; West Terre Haute, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Christian, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Kentucky; Registration County: Christian; Roll: 1653347

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana; Roll: 5661; Page: 16; Enumeration District: 100-44

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Vigo, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10311963
    Event Place: Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1962; Roll: 15

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Terre Haute, Vigo County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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