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Martin M Willis 1824–1871 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1824

Birth Location: North Carolina, USA,

Death Date: 21 Feb 1871

Death Location: Blairsville, Union, Georgia, United States

Father: James Willis

Mother: Easter Wilson

Spouse(s): Sarah Winters

Children(s): Mary Willys, James Willis, John Willis, Christopher Willis, Daniel Willis, Francis Willis, Thomas Willis, William Willis, Nancy Willis, Louisa Willis, Scott Willis, David Willis, Philip Wallis, Franklin Willis, Mary Willis, Mary Wade, Philip Willis, Ellen Jane

In 1824, Martin M Willis entered the world in North Carolina, USA,, born to James Willis And Easter Elizabeth Wilson. In 1850, Martin M Willis resided in District 85, Union, Georgia, USA. In 1860, Martin M Willis resided in Union, Georgia, USA. Martin M Willis married Sarah Ann Winters, and had children including Christopher Columbus Willis, Daniel Asbury Willis, David Willis, Ellen Jane, Francis Marion Willis, Franklin Willis, James Smith Willis, John Ashley Willis, Louisa Martha Ann Willis, Mary Etta Willis, Mary Etta Willys, Mary Lula Lu Lu Winton Wade, Mary Willis, Nancy Jane Willis, Philip Wallis, Philip Willis, Scott Willis, Thomas Leander Willis, William Willis. Martin M Willis passed away in 1871 in Blairsville, Union, Georgia, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1824, Martin M Willis entered the world in North Carolina, USA,, born to James Willis And Easter Elizabeth Wilson.
  • In 1850, Martin M Willis resided in District 85, Union, Georgia, USA.
  • In 1860, Martin M Willis resided in Union, Georgia, USA.
  • Martin M Willis married Sarah Ann Winters, and had children including Christopher Columbus Willis, Daniel Asbury Willis, David Willis, Ellen Jane, Francis Marion Willis, Franklin Willis, James Smith Willis, John Ashley Willis, Louisa Martha Ann Willis, Mary Etta Willis, Mary Etta Willys, Mary Lula Lu Lu Winton Wade, Mary Willis, Nancy Jane Willis, Philip Wallis, Philip Willis, Scott Willis, Thomas Leander Willis, William Willis.
  • Martin M Willis passed away in 1871 in Blairsville, Union, Georgia, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Willis
1800–1882
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States of America
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Easter Wilson
1802–1869
Birth Location: Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Winters
1826–1911
Birth Location: Pendleton County, South Carolina, United States
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Children(s)

Mary Willys
1852–1935
Birth Location: ,Union,GA
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James Willis
1857–1920
Birth Location: Union, Georgia, United States
JW
John Willis
1849–1941
Birth Location: Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia, USA
JW
Christopher Willis
1861–1944
Birth Location: Union, Georgia, United States
CW
Daniel Willis
1864–1946
Birth Location: Georgia, USA
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Francis Willis
1843–1925
Birth Location: Blairsville, Union, Georgia, USA
FW
Thomas Willis
1848–
Birth Location: Union County, Georgia, USA
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William Willis
1854–
Birth Location: Union County, Georgia, USA
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Nancy Willis
1849–1938
Birth Location: Union County, Georgia, USA
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Louisa Willis
1849–1930
Birth Location: Union County, Georgia, USA
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Scott Willis
1859–
Birth Location: ,Union,GA
SW
David Willis
1863–
Birth Location: Georgia, United States
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Philip Wallis
1851–
Birth Location: Georgia
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Franklin Willis
1845–
Birth Location: , , Georgia
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Mary Willis
1851–1930
Birth Location: Union, Georgia, United States
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Mary Wade
1868–1904
Birth Location: Morganco, Alabama, United States
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Philip Willis
1851–
Birth Location: Georgia
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Ellen Jane
1849–
Birth Location: –
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Martin Willis's Ancestors

Self
Martin Willis
1824–1871
Birth Place: North Carolina, USA,
Parents
James Willis
1800–1882
North Carolina, United States of America
Easter (Elizabeth) Wilson
1802–1869
Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States of America
Grandparents
David Willis
1776–1865
Orange, North Carolina, United States
SUSANNAH (WINFREE) SELF
1776–1846
Tryon, Polk, North Carolina, USA
James Wilson
1765–1822
North Carolina, USA
Margaret
1765–1816
North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Willis
1753–1848
Sarah Randal
1757–1784
William Sr
1753–1807
Dicey Vaughan
1745–1823
Thomas Wilson
1737–1791
Katherine Carson
1741–1805
William Scott
1738–1804
Helen Montgomery
1750–1778
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Willis
1730–1817
Mary Cain
1736–1781

Martin Willis's Descendants

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Martin (M) Willis (abt 1824–21 Feb 1871) m. Sarah (Ann) Winters (May 1826–Aft 1911)
  1. 1. Mary (Etta) Willys 1852–1935 m. John (Melvin) Mason 1850–1922
    1. 1. America (Elizabeth) Mason 1874–1916 m. James (Henry) Young 1875–1952
      1. 1. John (Alvin young) 10380658 1900–1972 m. Christine Ramey 1905–1936
        1. 1. Donna (Vernell "Donnie") Young 1926–1977 m. William (Lee) Poteat 1924–1994
        2. 2. Cona (Ozell) Young 1924–2012 m. Harlon (Mack) McCoy 1932–2003 m. George (Franklin (Frank)) Brown 1921–1989
        3. 3. Girtha (Marie) Morrow 1931–2016
        4. 4. Verdilee (Jeanette Bridges) Young 1928–1983 m. Elmo (J) Bridges 1926–1981
      2. 2. Dessie (Hassie) Young 1915–1967 m. James (Williams) Fox 1915–1995
        1. 1. James (Kiffin) Fox 1937–1963
        2. 2. Carlton Fox 1939–2011
        3. 3. Jack (Henderson) Fox 1942–2019
      3. 3. Mary (Ann) Young 1896–1983
      4. 4. Letha Young 1903–2004
      5. 5. Willie (P) Young 1897–
      6. 6. Gracie Young 1913–2010
      7. 7. James (Bascum "Bassie") Young 1915–1916
      8. 8. William (M) Young 1897–1984
      9. 9. Alma (Rene) Young 1903–2004 m. Phillip (Leondas "Lon") Dills 1881–1950 m. James (Raymond) Payne 1887–1928
        1. 1. Milas Payne 1927–1993
        2. 2. Mildred (Lee Payne) Messimer 1922–1983
        3. 3. Glen (Evon) Dills 1940–2005
        4. 4. James Dills 1935–1992
        5. 5. Mary Dills 1937–2015
        6. 6. George (Henry Franklin) Dills 1934–1934
        7. 7. Harlie (William) Payne 1925–1993 m. Ella (Faye) Payne 1931–1989
        8. 8. Silas (Raymond) Payne 1923–1983
      10. 10. Alvarine Young 1903–
      11. 11. Leatha (Aleane) Teague 1909–2004 m. Joseph (Ab) Teague 1902–1991
        1. 1. Frances (A.) Lee 1937–2018
        2. 2. Herbert (Joseph) Teague 1942–2019
      12. 12. Alvia Young 1903–
      13. 13. Marie Young 1897–1983
      14. 14. Willie Young 1898–
      15. 15. Alvarine Young 1903–2004
      16. 16. Lena Young 1905–
      17. 17. Letha Young 1910–
      18. 18. Allene Young 1911–
      19. 19. Bonnie (Grace) Young 1913–2010 m. Onus (Burl) Christopher 1904–1979
        1. 1. Charles (Lonnie) Christopher 1936–2002
        2. 2. Onus (Shafford) Christopher 1942–1977
        3. 3. Teena (Moleta) Christopher 1935–1935
        4. 4. Oma (Letha) Christopher 1944–2017
      20. 20. Bassie Young 1915–1916
      21. 21. Alvarine Young 1906–
      22. 22. Mary (Ann) Young 1895–1983 m. Jule Forrister 1881–
        1. 1. Lassie Forrister 1913–
        2. 2. Claude Forrister 1914–
        3. 3. Hazel Forrister 1915–
        4. 4. Hazel (Alice) Forrister 1915–1989
      23. 23. Anna (Mabel) Young 1884–
      24. 24. John (McCauley) Young 1877–
      25. 25. Dessie (Hassie) Young 1915–1967
      26. 26. Lena (M) Young 1905–1970 m. Charlie (Taff) Payne 1908–1991
      27. 27. Alma (Rene Young Payne) Dills 1903–2004
      28. 28. Mary (Ann) Young 1896–1983
      29. 29. William (C.) Young 1896–1984
      30. 30. James (Buscum) Young 1915–1916
      31. 31. Bonnie (Grace) Young 1913–2010
      32. 32. Letha Young 1909–2004
      33. 33. Mary (Ann Young) Forrister 1895–1983
      34. 34. Dessie (Hassie) Young 1915–1967
      35. 35. Lena Young 1905–1970
      36. 36. Alma\ (Alvarine Rene Young) Payne 1903–2004
      37. 37. James (Buscum) Young 1915–1916
      38. 38. William (M) Young 1897–1984
      39. 39. Allene Young 1911–2004
    2. 2. John (M.) Mason 1873–1953
    3. 3. Ora (A.) Mason 1876–1950
    4. 4. Tilda (Mae Ann) Mason 1886–1944
      1. 1. William (M) Rich 1911–1933
    5. 5. Laura (Marie) Mason 1889–1937
    6. 6. Lassie (L) Mason 1881–
    7. 7. Eula Swearingin 1881–
  2. 2. James (Smith) Willis 1857–1920
  3. 3. John (Ashley) Willis 1849–1941
  4. 4. Christopher (Columbus) Willis 1861–1944
  5. 5. Daniel (Asbury) Willis 1864–1946
  6. 6. Francis (Marion) Willis 1843–1925
  7. 7. Thomas (Leander) Willis 1848–
  8. 8. William Willis 1854–
  9. 9. Nancy (Jane) Willis 1849–1938
  10. 10. Louisa (Martha Ann) Willis 1849–1930
  11. 11. Scott Willis 1859–
  12. 12. David Willis 1863–
  13. 13. Philip Wallis 1851–
  14. 14. Franklin Willis 1845–
  15. 15. Mary (Etta) Willis 1851–1930
  16. 16. Mary (Lula Lu Lu Winton) Wade 1868–1904
  17. 17. Philip Willis 1851–
  18. 18. Ellen Jane 1849–

Martin Willis's Timeline

7 Records

1824
abt 1824
Birth of Martin M Willis in North Carolina, USA,
North Carolina, USA,
1850
1850
Age 26
Martin M Willis resided here in District 85, Union, Georgia, USA
District 85, Union, Georgia, USA
1860
1860
Age 36
Martin M Willis resided here in Union, Georgia, USA
Union, Georgia, USA
1866
1866
Age 42
Martin M Willis resided here in Georgia, USA
Georgia, USA
1867
30 Aug 1867
Age 43
Martin M Willis resided here in Union, Georgia, USA
Union, Georgia, USA
1870
1870
Age 46
Martin M Willis resided here in Subdivision 126, Union, Georgia, USA
Subdivision 126, Union, Georgia, USA
1871
21 Feb 1871
Age 47
Death of Martin M Willis in Blairsville, Union, Georgia, United States
Blairsville, Union, Georgia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1824
    Event Place: North Carolina, USA,
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Subdivision 126, Union, Georgia; Roll: M593_179; Page: 35A; Family History Library Film: 545678
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Union, Georgia; Roll: M653_138; Page: 506; Family History Library Film: 803138
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 85, Union, Georgia; Roll: M432_84; Page: 221B; Image: 325

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 85, Union, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 85, Union, Georgia; Roll: M432_84; Page: 221B; Image: 325

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Union, Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, Census Year: 1860; Census Place: District 865, Union, Georgia; Archive Collection Number: T1137; Roll: T1137:6; Page: 23; Line: 17; Schedule Type: Agriculture
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Union, Georgia; Roll: M653_138; Page: 506; Family History Library Film: 803138

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1866
    Event Place: Georgia, USA
    Record Source: U.S. IRS Tax Assessment Lists

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 30 Aug 1867
    Event Place: Union, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: Georgia, Returns of Qualified Voters and Reconstruction Oath Books

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Subdivision 126, Union, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Subdivision 126, Union, Georgia; Roll: M593_179; Page: 35A; Family History Library Film: 545678

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Towns County, Georgia
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865
    [2] American Civil War Soldiers, Side served: Confederacy; State served: Georgia; Enlistment date: 13 Apr 1863

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Feb 1871
    Event Place: Blairsville, Union, Georgia, United States
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