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Laurence (Lawrence) WILLS 1712 – 1797 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Mar 1712

Birth Location: Stoke Fleming, Devon, England

Death Date: 24 Nov 1797

Death Location: Stoke Fleming, Devon, England

Father: Laurence Wills

Mother: Joan None

Spouse(s): Joan Tapley

Children(s): Honnor Wills, John Wills, Vincent Wills

In 1712, Laurence (Lawrence) WILLS entered the world in Stoke Fleming, Devon, England, born to Laurence Wills and Joan. In 1737, Laurence (Lawrence) WILLS established residence. Laurence (Lawrence) WILLS married Joan Tapley, and had children including Honnor Wills, John Wills, Vincent Wills. Laurence (Lawrence) WILLS passed away in 1797 in Stoke Fleming, Devon, England.

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Biography

  • In 1712, Laurence (Lawrence) WILLS entered the world in Stoke Fleming, Devon, England, born to Laurence Wills and Joan.
  • In 1737, Laurence (Lawrence) WILLS established residence.
  • Laurence (Lawrence) WILLS married Joan Tapley, and had children including Honnor Wills, John Wills, Vincent Wills.
  • Laurence (Lawrence) WILLS passed away in 1797 in Stoke Fleming, Devon, England.

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Laurence WILLS's Ancestors

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Laurence WILLS
1712 – 1797
Birth Place: Stoke Fleming, Devon, England
Parents
Laurence Wills
Joan
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Laurence WILLS's Descendants

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Laurence ((Lawrence)) WILLS (18 Mar 1712 – 24 Nov 1797) m. Joan Tapley (19 Apr 1717 – Abt May 1781)
  1. 1. Honnor Wills
  2. 2. John Wills (1 Jan 1745 – ) m. Joanna Harris (1748 – )
    1. 1. Nelly Wills (1770 – )
    2. 2. Mary Wills (1772 – )
    3. 3. Elizabeth Wills (1774 – )
    4. 4. John Wills (1779 – )
    5. 5. Jane Wills (1780 – ) m. John Way (21 Mar 1781 – )
      1. 1. Robert Way (18 Aug 1799 – October 1840) m. Jane ((Jenny) Perring) Taylor (27 Apr 1794 – December 1858) m. Jane Way (abt 1795 – )
        1. 1. John Way (31 Mar 1823 – 1880) m. Agnes (Selina) Tyrer (17 Nov 1819 – January 1881)
        2. 2. Elizabeth Way (2 Dec 1829 – 1843)
        3. 3. Robert Way (abt 1832 – Dec 1899)
      2. 2. John (Wills) Way (4 Jun 1801 – 1869) m. Mary (Bulley) Martin (4 Mar 1804 – 1866)
        1. 1. Mary (Grace Wills) Way (26 Apr 1827 – )
        2. 2. SARAH (ANNE) WAY (09 Aug 1828 – 16 Nov 1883) m. WILLIAM WIDDICOMBE (1823 – 24 Apr 1892)
        3. 3. John (Martin Wills) Way (5 Dec 1833 – )
        4. 4. Nancy (Wills) Way (abt 1838 – )
        5. 5. Emily (Wills) Way (abt 1841 – 1880)
        6. 6. Jessy (Wills) Way (abt 1843 – )
        7. 7. Lucy (Wills) Way (abt 1846 – )
        8. 8. Thomas (Wills) Way (11 Feb 1850 – Jan 1919)
    6. 6. Joanna Wills (1782 – 1853)
    7. 7. Robert Wills (1787 – )
    8. 8. Vincent Wills (1791 – 1861)
    9. 9. Laurence Wills (18 Mar 1812 – 1839)
  3. 3. Vincent Wills

Laurence WILLS's Timeline

6 Records

1712
18 Mar 1712
Birth of Laurence (Lawrence) WILLS in Stoke Fleming, Devon, England
Stoke Fleming, Devon, England
1712
18 Mar 1712
Laurence (Lawrence) WILLS was baptized in Stoke Fleming,Devon,England
Stoke Fleming,Devon,England
1737
1737
Age 25
Laurence (Lawrence) WILLS resided here
None
1738
23 May 1738
Age 26
Laurence (Lawrence) WILLS was baptized in Stoke Fleming,Devon,England
Stoke Fleming,Devon,England
1797
24 Nov 1797
Age 85
Death of Laurence (Lawrence) WILLS in Stoke Fleming, Devon, England
Stoke Fleming, Devon, England
1797
24 Nov 1797
Age 85
Burial of Laurence (Lawrence) WILLS in Stoke Fleming, Devon, England
Stoke Fleming, Devon, England

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Mar 1712
    Event Place: Stoke Fleming, Devon, England

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 18 Mar 1712
    Event Place: Stoke Fleming,Devon,England
    Record Source:
    [1] England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975
    [2] Devon, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 23 May 1738
    Event Place: Stoke Fleming,Devon,England
    Record Source: England, Select Births and Christenings, 1538-1975

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1737
    Record Source: Devon, England, Church of England Baptisms, Marriages and Burials, 1538-1812

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Nov 1797
    Event Place: Stoke Fleming, Devon, England

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 24 Nov 1797
    Event Place: Stoke Fleming, Devon, England

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