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Leon L. Willis 1919–2002 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 May 1919

Birth Location: Memphis, Texas

Death Date: 14 Sep 2002

Death Location: Glendora, Los Angeles County, California, United States of America

Father: James Willis

Mother: Jesse McCordy

Spouse(s): Helen Eller

Children(s):

In 1919, Leon L. Willis entered the world in Memphis, Texas, born to James H Willis And Jesse E Mccordy. In 1930, Leon L. Willis resided in Pasadena, Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, USA. In 1935, Leon L. Willis resided in Pasadena, Los Angeles, California. Leon L. Willis married Helen Eller, and had children including Leon Richard Willis. Leon L. Willis passed away in 2002 in Glendora, Los Angeles County, California, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1919, Leon L. Willis entered the world in Memphis, Texas, born to James H Willis And Jesse E Mccordy.
  • In 1930, Leon L. Willis resided in Pasadena, Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, USA.
  • In 1935, Leon L. Willis resided in Pasadena, Los Angeles, California.
  • Leon L. Willis married Helen Eller, and had children including Leon Richard Willis.
  • Leon L. Willis passed away in 2002 in Glendora, Los Angeles County, California, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Leon Willis's Ancestors

Self
Leon Willis
1919–2002
Birth Place: Memphis, Texas
Parents
James H Willis
1895–
Texas
Jesse (E) McCordy
1891–
Texas
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Leon Willis's Timeline

9 Records

1919
12 May 1919
Birth of Leon L. Willis in Memphis, Texas
Memphis, Texas
1930
1930
Age 11
Leon L. Willis resided here in Pasadena, Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, USA
Pasadena, Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, USA
1935
1935
Age 16
Leon L. Willis resided here in Pasadena, Los Angeles, California
Pasadena, Los Angeles, California
1940
1940
Age 21
Leon L. Willis resided here in San Gabriel J Township, San Gabriel, Los Angeles, California, USA
San Gabriel J Township, San Gabriel, Los Angeles, California, USA
1941
1941
Age 22
Leon L. Willis resided here in Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, USA
Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 32
Leon L. Willis resided here in California
California
1954
09 Jan 1954
Age 35
Leon L. Willis was married in Los Angeles Los Angeles Co California
Los Angeles Los Angeles Co California
1964
20 Jan 1964
Age 45
Leon L. Willis was married in Las Vegas Clark Co Nevada
Las Vegas Clark Co Nevada
2002
14 Sep 2002
Age 83
Death of Leon L. Willis in La Verne, Los Angeles, California, USA
La Verne, Los Angeles, California, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 May 1919
    Event Place: Memphis, Texas
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 09 Jan 1954
    Event Place: Los Angeles Los Angeles Co California

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 20 Jan 1964
    Event Place: Las Vegas Clark Co Nevada

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Pasadena, Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Pasadena, Los Angeles, California; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 1277; FHL microfilm: 2339905

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Pasadena, Los Angeles, California
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: San Gabriel, Los Angeles, California; Roll: m-t0627-00254; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 19-710

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: San Gabriel J Township, San Gabriel, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: San Gabriel, Los Angeles, California; Roll: m-t0627-00254; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 19-710

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1941
    Event Place: Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for California, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1955

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: California
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: LA Verne, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Los Angeles, California
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946, National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland, USA; Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, 1938-1946; NAID: 1263923; Record Group Title: Records of the National Archives and Records Administration, 1789-ca. 2007; Record Group: 64; Box Numbe

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Sep 2002
    Event Place: La Verne, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Glendora, Los Angeles County, California, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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