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Joseph Willis 1734–1777 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Jul 1734

Birth Location: Elizabeth, Essex, New Jersey

Death Date: 1777

Death Location: Rahway, Union County, New Jersey, United States of America

Father: Joseph Willis

Mother: Patience Thompson

Spouse(s): Abigail Winans

Children(s): Joseph Willis, Elizabeth Willis, Ann Willis, Isaac Willis, Amelia Willis, Abner Willis, Abraham Willis, David Willis, Sarah Willis, Benjamin jr, Elias Willis

In 1734, Joseph Willis entered the world in Elizabeth, Essex, New Jersey, born to Joseph Willis And Patience Thompson. In 1761, Joseph Willis resided in Burlington, New Jersey. In 1773, Joseph Willis resided in Elizabeth Borough, Essex, New Jersey, United State. Joseph Willis married Abigail Winans, and had children including Abner Willis, Abraham Willis, Amelia Willis, Ann Willis, Benjamin Willis Jr, David Willis, Elias W Willis, Elizabeth Betsy Willis, Isaac Willis, Joseph Willis, Sarah Jane Willis. Joseph Willis passed away in 1777 in Rahway, Union County, New Jersey, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1734, Joseph Willis entered the world in Elizabeth, Essex, New Jersey, born to Joseph Willis And Patience Thompson.
  • In 1761, Joseph Willis resided in Burlington, New Jersey.
  • In 1773, Joseph Willis resided in Elizabeth Borough, Essex, New Jersey, United State.
  • Joseph Willis married Abigail Winans, and had children including Abner Willis, Abraham Willis, Amelia Willis, Ann Willis, Benjamin Willis Jr, David Willis, Elias W Willis, Elizabeth Betsy Willis, Isaac Willis, Joseph Willis, Sarah Jane Willis.
  • Joseph Willis passed away in 1777 in Rahway, Union County, New Jersey, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Joseph Willis's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Willis
1734–1777
Birth Place: Elizabeth, Essex, New Jersey
Parents
Joseph Willis
1680–1753
Elizabeth, Essex, New Jersey, United States
Patience Thompson
1690–1752
Elizabeth, Essex, New Jersey, USA
Grandparents
SAMUEL WILLIS
1640–1696
England
MARY GUEST
1660–1696
England, United Kingdom,
Great-Grandparents
William Willis
1620–1695
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Gentleman Willis
1587–1705

Joseph Willis's Descendants

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Joseph Willis (15 Jul 1734–1777) m. Abigail Winans (1736–March 14, 1774)
  1. 1. Joseph Willis 1759–1842 m. Grace Winans 1765–1849
    1. 1. Richard (T.) Willis 1788–1870 m. Mary Swan 1806–1876
      1. 1. William (D) Willis 1836–1904 m. Sarah (Priscilla) Reynolds 1843–1919
        1. 1. William (G.) Willis 1863–1927 m. Mary (Emma) Randolph 1876–1947
        2. 2. Mary (J.) Willis 1859–
        3. 3. Franklin Willis 1871–
        4. 4. Alethia (Eva) WILLIS 1880–1976 m. Peter (Joseph "Pete") Flanigan 1879–1950
        5. 5. Mary (Jane) Willis 1859–1927
        6. 6. Aleathea (Eva) Flanigan 1880–1952
      2. 2. Mary (Elizabeth) Willis 1841–1926
      3. 3. JOSEPH (S) WILLIS 1840–1927
      4. 4. Sarah (Willis) Nutt 1832–1874
      5. 5. Grace (Ann WILLIS) Swan 1844–1936
      6. 6. Rachel Willis 1838–1930
      7. 7. Isaac (Newton) Willis 1853–1930
      8. 8. Israel Willis 1851–
      9. 9. Richard WILLIS 1834–1905
      10. 10. Mary Rice 1842–1926
    2. 2. Abigail Willis 1792–1875
    3. 3. James Willis 1781–1881
    4. 4. Joseph Willis 1782–1875 m. Deborah Kelley 1789–1864
      1. 1. Hannah Willis 1832–1907
      2. 2. Mary Willis 1815–1854
      3. 3. Deborah Willis 1820–1866
      4. 4. Joseph Willis 1821–1878
      5. 5. James Willis 1825–1873
      6. 6. Kelley Willis 1830–
      7. 7. Hannah Willis 1816–1907
      8. 8. Henry Willis 1813–1870
      9. 9. Amanda Willis 1818–
      10. 10. David Willis 1827–
      11. 11. Elizabeth Willis 1818–1843 m. Michael Slentz 1819–1895
        1. 1. Andrew Slentz 1843–1917
        2. 2. Lovina Slentz 1842–1925
      12. 12. Grace Willis 1816–1842
    5. 5. Isaac Willis 1781–1830
    6. 6. Frances ((Fanny)) Willis 1778–1824
    7. 7. Sarah WILLIS 1791–1889
    8. 8. John Willis 1788–1825
    9. 9. Ann Willis 1843–1843
    10. 10. Nancy Willis 1803–1869
    11. 11. John Willis 1825–
    12. 12. Stuart (E.) Willis 1781–1859
  2. 2. Elizabeth (Betsy) Willis 1761–1810
  3. 3. Ann Willis 1761–1825
  4. 4. Isaac Willis 1765–
  5. 5. Amelia Willis 1765–1789
  6. 6. Abner Willis 1770–
  7. 7. Abraham Willis 1772–1789
  8. 8. David Willis 1774–1860
  9. 9. Sarah (Jane) Willis 1761–1832
  10. 10. Benjamin (Willis) jr 1763–1833
  11. 11. Elias (W) Willis 1776–1840

Joseph Willis's Timeline

5 Records

1734
15 Jul 1734
Birth of Joseph Willis in Elizabeth, Essex, New Jersey
Elizabeth, Essex, New Jersey
1761
4 Jun 1761
Age 27
Joseph Willis resided here in Burlington, New Jersey
Burlington, New Jersey
1773
1 May 1773
Age 39
Joseph Willis resided here in Elizabeth Borough, Essex, New Jersey, United States
Elizabeth Borough, Essex, New Jersey, United States
1777
12 January 1777
Age 43
Death of Joseph Willis in Essex, New Jersey
Essex, New Jersey
1777
1777
Age 43
Burial of Joseph Willis in Rahway, Union County, New Jersey, United States of America
Rahway, Union County, New Jersey, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Jul 1734
    Event Place: Elizabeth, Essex, New Jersey
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, Vol I–VI
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 4 Jun 1761
    Event Place: Burlington, New Jersey
    Record Source: U.S., Quaker Meeting Records, Swarthmore College; Swarthmore, Pennsylvania; Minutes, 1760-1788; Collection: Philadelphia Yearly Meeting Minutes; Call Number: MR-Ph 119

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 May 1773
    Event Place: Elizabeth Borough, Essex, New Jersey, United States
    Record Source: New Jersey, Abstract of Wills

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 12 Jan 1777
    Event Place: Rahway, Union County, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, Pvt Joseph Willis 12 Jan 1777

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 January 1777
    Event Place: Essex, New Jersey
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] New Jersey, Abstract of Wills
    [3] New York, Genealogical Records, 1675-1920, The New York Genealogical and Biographical Record (quarterly-1906) - Extracts; Publication Place: New York; Publisher: New York Genealogical and Biographical Society; Page Number: 314
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1777
    Event Place: Rahway, Union County, New Jersey, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] New York, Genealogical Records, 1675-1920, The New York Genealogical and Biographical Record (quarterly-1906) - Extracts; Publication Place: New York; Publisher: New York Genealogical and Biographical Society; Page Number: 314
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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