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Louisa Jane Wills 1841–1901 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 September 1841

Birth Location: Hendricks County, Indiana, USA

Death Date: 16 May 1901

Death Location: Clayton, Hendricks County, Indiana, United States of America

Father: George Wills

Mother: Frances Mershon

Spouse(s): John Martin

Children(s): Clarence Martin, Walter Martin, Cecil Martin, Ethel Martin, Nannie (Worrell), Georgia Martin, Fannie Martin, Frank Martin, Grant Martin

The story of Louisa Jane Wills began in 1841 in Hendricks County, Indiana, USA. In 1850, Louisa Jane Wills resided in Liberty, Hendricks, Indiana, USA. In 1860, Louisa Jane Wills resided in Center, Hendricks, Indiana, USA. Louisa Jane Wills married John Martin, and had children including Cecil Martin, Clarence J Martin, Ethel Martin, Fannie Martin, Frank Martin, Georgia Martin, Grant Martin, Nannie Martin Worrell, Walter Martin. Louisa Jane Wills passed away in 1901 in Clayton, Hendricks County, Indiana, United States of America.

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  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

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Biography

  • The story of Louisa Jane Wills began in 1841 in Hendricks County, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1850, Louisa Jane Wills resided in Liberty, Hendricks, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1860, Louisa Jane Wills resided in Center, Hendricks, Indiana, USA.
  • Louisa Jane Wills married John Martin, and had children including Cecil Martin, Clarence J Martin, Ethel Martin, Fannie Martin, Frank Martin, Georgia Martin, Grant Martin, Nannie Martin Worrell, Walter Martin.
  • Louisa Jane Wills passed away in 1901 in Clayton, Hendricks County, Indiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Wills
1814–1888
Birth Location: Montgomery Co. Kentucky USA
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Frances Mershon
1816–1881
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Spouses(s)

John Martin
1836–
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
JM

Children(s)

Clarence Martin
1876–1947
Birth Location: Indiana, USA
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Walter Martin
1877–
Birth Location: Indiana, USA
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Cecil Martin
1879–
Birth Location: Indiana, USA
CM
Ethel Martin
1883–
Birth Location: Indiana, USA
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Nannie (Worrell)
1866–
Birth Location: Indiana, USA
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Georgia Martin
1861–
Birth Location: Indiana
GM
Fannie Martin
1862–
Birth Location: Indiana
FM
Frank Martin
1863–
Birth Location: Indiana
FM
Grant Martin
1867–
Birth Location: Indiana
GM

Louisa Wills's Ancestors

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Louisa Wills
1841–1901
Birth Place: Hendricks County, Indiana, USA
Parents
George Washington Wills
1814–1888
Montgomery Co. Kentucky USA
Frances (H.) Mershon
1816–1881
Kentucky
Grandparents
Michael Wills
1790–1814
Montgomery, Kentucky, USA
Elizabeth Darnall
1790–1868
Montgomery, Kentucky, United States
Great-Grandparents
John Darnell
1736–1798
Mary Mcdonald
1745–1824
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Darnell
1713–1790
Sarah McQueen
1713–1795
Thomas McDaniel
1725–1767
Rebecca Stewart
1723–1795

Louisa Wills's Descendants

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Louisa (Jane) Wills (30 September 1841–16 May 1901) m. John Martin (May 1836–)
  1. 1. Clarence (J.) Martin 1876–1947 m. Catharine (Montgomery) Burgess 1875–1976
    1. 1. Louise Martin 1902–1990 m. Forrest Cain 1903–2001
      1. 1. Mary (Catherine) Cain –1947
    2. 2. Mary (Catharine) Martin 1907–1991 m. Encil (V) Sharp 1907–1987
      1. 1. Tom Sharp 1935–2019
    3. 3. John (B) Martin 1914–
    4. 4. Clarence (Martin) Jr 1917–
  2. 2. Walter Martin 1877–
  3. 3. Cecil Martin 1879–
  4. 4. Ethel Martin 1883–
  5. 5. Nannie (Martin) (Worrell) 1866–
  6. 6. Georgia Martin 1861–
  7. 7. Fannie Martin 1862–
  8. 8. Frank Martin 1863–
  9. 9. Grant Martin 1867–

Louisa Wills's Timeline

7 Records

1841
30 September 1841
Birth of Louisa Jane Wills in Hendricks County, Indiana, USA
Hendricks County, Indiana, USA
1850
1850
Age 9
Louisa Jane Wills resided here in Liberty, Hendricks, Indiana, USA
Liberty, Hendricks, Indiana, USA
1860
1860
Age 19
Louisa Jane Wills resided here in Center, Hendricks, Indiana, USA
Center, Hendricks, Indiana, USA
1870
1870
Age 29
Louisa Jane Wills resided here in Liberty, Hendricks, Indiana, USA
Liberty, Hendricks, Indiana, USA
1880
1880
Age 39
Louisa Jane Wills resided here in Liberty, Hendricks, Indiana, USA
Liberty, Hendricks, Indiana, USA
1900
1900
Age 59
Louisa Jane Wills resided here in Liberty, Hendricks, Indiana, USA
Liberty, Hendricks, Indiana, USA
1901
16 May 1901
Age 60
Death of Louisa Jane Wills in Cartersburg, Hendricks, Indiana, USA
Cartersburg, Hendricks, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 September 1841
    Event Place: Hendricks County, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Liberty, Hendricks, Indiana; Roll: 150; Page: 91b
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Liberty, Hendricks, Indiana; Roll: 376; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0034
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Liberty, Hendricks, Indiana; Roll: M593_322; Page: 414A
    [5] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1901; Roll: 06
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Center, Hendricks, Indiana; Roll: M653_265; Page: 534; Family History Library Fil
    [7] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Liberty, Hendricks, Indiana; Roll: 283; Page: 597B; Enumeration District: 142

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Liberty, Hendricks, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Liberty, Hendricks, Indiana; Roll: 150; Page: 91b

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Center, Hendricks, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Center, Hendricks, Indiana; Roll: M653_265; Page: 534; Family History Library Fil

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Liberty, Hendricks, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Liberty, Hendricks, Indiana; Roll: M593_322; Page: 414A

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Liberty, Hendricks, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Liberty, Hendricks, Indiana; Roll: 283; Page: 597B; Enumeration District: 142

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Liberty, Hendricks, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Liberty, Hendricks, Indiana; Roll: 376; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0034

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 May 1901
    Event Place: Cartersburg, Hendricks, Indiana, USA
    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: 1901; Roll: 06

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Clayton, Hendricks County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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