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Major Norman Willis 1925–1999 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Aug 1925

Birth Location: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA ; 42078

Death Date: 15 Nov 1999

Death Location: Hilton Head Island, Beaufort, South Carolina, USA

Father: Randle Willis

Mother: Thelma Darby

Spouse(s): Cynthia (adopted)

Children(s):

Major Norman Willis was born in 1925 in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA ; 42078, the child of Randle Charles Willis And Thelma Etta Smith Willis Nee Darby. In 1930, Major Norman Willis resided in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA. In 1935, Major Norman Willis resided in Washington, Marion, Indiana. Major Norman Willis married Cynthia B Willis Nee Brand Adopted. Major Norman Willis passed away in 1999 in Hilton Head Island, Beaufort, South Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • Major Norman Willis was born in 1925 in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA ; 42078, the child of Randle Charles Willis And Thelma Etta Smith Willis Nee Darby.
  • In 1930, Major Norman Willis resided in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1935, Major Norman Willis resided in Washington, Marion, Indiana.
  • Major Norman Willis married Cynthia B Willis Nee Brand Adopted.
  • Major Norman Willis passed away in 1999 in Hilton Head Island, Beaufort, South Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Randle Willis
1904–1976
Birth Location: Springfield Illnois, USA
RW
Thelma Darby
1903–1978
Birth Location: Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA
TD

Spouses(s)

Cynthia (adopted)
1928–1993
Birth Location: Chicago Cook, Illinois
C(

Children(s)

Major Willis's Ancestors

Self
Major Willis
1925–1999
Birth Place: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA ; 42078
Parents
Randle Charles Willis
1904–1976
Springfield Illnois, USA
Thelma (Etta Smith, Willis, nee) Darby
1903–1978
Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, USA
Grandparents
Warren (M) Willis
1879–1959
Texas, USA
Cora (Cova Willis, nee) Maxedon
1883–1964
Illinois, USA
Fred (W) Darby
1879–1965
Missouri, USA
Cora (May Darby, nee) Copenhaver
1878–1966
Indiana, USA
Great-Grandparents
James Maxedon
1840–1888
Martha Hamm
1847–1920
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Major Willis's Timeline

9 Records

1925
1 Aug 1925
Birth of Major Norman Willis in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA ; 42078
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA ; 42078
1930
1930
Age 5
Major Norman Willis resided here in Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
1935
1935
Age 10
Major Norman Willis resided here in Washington, Marion, Indiana
Washington, Marion, Indiana
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 15
Major Norman Willis resided here in Washington, Marion, Indiana, USA
Washington, Marion, Indiana, USA
1950
20 May 1950
Age 25
Major Norman Willis was married in Chicago, Illinois, USA ;2131079
Chicago, Illinois, USA ;2131079
1958
1958
Age 33
Major Norman Willis was employed in Muncie, Indiana, USA
Muncie, Indiana, USA
1958
1958
Age 33
Major Norman Willis resided here in Meek St./ Ave., Muncie, Indiana, USA
Meek St./ Ave., Muncie, Indiana, USA
1993
1993
Age 68
Major Norman Willis resided here in Hilton Head Island, Beaufort, South Carolina, USA
Hilton Head Island, Beaufort, South Carolina, USA
1999
15 Nov 1999
Age 74
Death of Major Norman Willis in Hilton Head Island, Beaufort, South Carolina, USA
Hilton Head Island, Beaufort, South Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Aug 1925
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA ; 42078
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [2] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [3] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [4] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Washington, Marion, Indiana; Roll: T627_1076; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 49-54
    [5] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 317-18-6012; Issue State: Indiana; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana; Roll: 611; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0367; Image: 896.0; FHL microfilm: 2340346
    [7] Indiana, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1907-1944
    [8] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 20 May 1950
    Event Place: Chicago, Illinois, USA ;2131079
    Record Source: Cook County, Illinois Marriage Index, 1930-1960

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Indianapolis, Marion, Indiana; Roll: 611; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0367; Image: 896.0; FHL microfilm: 2340346

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Washington, Marion, Indiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Washington, Marion, Indiana; Roll: T627_1076; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 49-54

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Washington, Marion, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Washington, Marion, Indiana; Roll: T627_1076; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 49-54

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 1958
    Event Place: Muncie, Indiana, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1958
    Event Place: Meek St./ Ave., Muncie, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1993
    Event Place: Hilton Head Island, Beaufort, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: 179 Sawmill Creek Rd, Bluffton, Beaufort, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Nov 1999
    Event Place: Hilton Head Island, Beaufort, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 317-18-6012; Issue State: Indiana; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
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