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Mary Eliza Garnett 1891–1978 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 Jul 1891

Birth Location: Kentucky

Death Date: 18 May 1978

Death Location: Compton, Los Angeles County, California, USA

Father: Fountain Garnett

Mother: Emma Garnet

Spouse(s): John Wills

Children(s): John Wills, James Wills, Alex Wills, Billy Sr

The story of Mary Eliza Garnett began in 1891 in Kentucky. In 1900, Mary Eliza Garnett resided in Longview, Christian, Kentucky, USA. In 1910, Mary Eliza Garnett resided in Gordonfield, Christian, Kentucky, USA. Mary Eliza Garnett married John Wills, and had children including Alex Edward Wills, Billy Eugene Wills Sr, James Kirk Wills, John T Wills. Mary Eliza Garnett passed away in 1978 in Compton, Los Angeles County, California, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Mary Eliza Garnett began in 1891 in Kentucky.
  • In 1900, Mary Eliza Garnett resided in Longview, Christian, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1910, Mary Eliza Garnett resided in Gordonfield, Christian, Kentucky, USA.
  • Mary Eliza Garnett married John Wills, and had children including Alex Edward Wills, Billy Eugene Wills Sr, James Kirk Wills, John T Wills.
  • Mary Eliza Garnett passed away in 1978 in Compton, Los Angeles County, California, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Fountain Garnett
1867–1935
Birth Location: Christian County, Kentucky, United States of America
FG
Emma Garnet
1872–
Birth Location: Kentucky
EG

Spouses(s)

John Wills
1890–1963
Birth Location: Kentucky
JW

Children(s)

John Wills
1928–2019
Birth Location: Oak Grove, Christian, Kentucky, USA
JW
James Wills
1930–1983
Birth Location: Clarksville, Tennessee
JW
Alex Wills
1933–2002
Birth Location: Hopkinsville, Kentucky
AW
Billy Sr
1935–2015
Birth Location: Terre Haute
BS

Mary Garnett's Ancestors

Self
Mary Garnett
1891–1978
Birth Place: Kentucky
Parents
Fountain Garnett
1867–1935
Christian County, Kentucky, United States of America
Emma Garnet
1872–
Kentucky
Grandparents
James Garnett
1837–
Essex, Virginia
Agnis Garnett
1845–1920
Kentucky
Great-Grandparents
Emily Coleman
1802–1886
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Mary Garnett's Descendants

1.
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Mary (Eliza) Garnett (6 Jul 1891–18 May 1978) m. John Wills (26 Dec 1890–10/31/1963)
  1. 1. John (T) Wills 1928–2019 m. Christine Wilson 1929–1995
  2. 2. James (Kirk) Wills 1930–1983 m. Betty (Jean) Copeland 1933–2011
  3. 3. Alex (Edward) Wills 1933–2002
  4. 4. Billy (Eugene Wills) Sr 1935–2015

Mary Garnett's Timeline

11 Records

1891
6 Jul 1891
Birth of Mary Eliza Garnett in Kentucky
Kentucky
1900
1900
Age 9
Mary Eliza Garnett resided here in Longview, Christian, Kentucky, USA
Longview, Christian, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 19
Mary Eliza Garnett resided here in Gordonfield, Christian, Kentucky, USA
Gordonfield, Christian, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 29
Mary Eliza Garnett resided here in Gordenfield, Christian, Kentucky, USA
Gordenfield, Christian, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 39
Mary Eliza Garnett resided here in District 4, Christian, Kentucky, USA
District 4, Christian, Kentucky, USA
1935
1935
Age 44
Mary Eliza Garnett resided here in Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana
Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana
1939
1939
Age 48
Mary Eliza Garnett resided here in Terre Haute, Indiana, USA
Terre Haute, Indiana, USA
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 49
Mary Eliza Garnett resided here in Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA
Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA
1950
1950
Age 59
Mary Eliza Garnett resided here in Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA
Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA
1960
1960
Age 69
Mary Eliza Garnett resided here in Terre Haute; West Terre Haute, Indiana, USA
Terre Haute; West Terre Haute, Indiana, USA
1978
18 May 1978
Age 87
Death of Mary Eliza Garnett in Carson, Los Angeles, California, United States of America
Carson, Los Angeles, California, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 Jul 1891
    Event Place: Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana; Roll: T627_1103; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 84-26
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 554-21-6499; Issue State: California; Issue Date: 1973
    [4] California, Death Index, Date: 1978-05-18
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Gordenfield, Christian, Kentucky; Roll: T625_565; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 9; Image: 541
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 4, Christian, Kentucky; Roll: 740; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0014; Image: 173.0; FHL microfilm: 2340475
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Magisterial District 6, Fayette, Kentucky; Roll: 519; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0026; FHL microfilm: 1240519
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Longview, Christian, Kentucky; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 1240515
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Gordonfield, Christian, Kentucky; Roll: T624_470; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 1374483
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [11] Indiana, Marriage Certificates, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Records of Marriage 1961-2005; Series Number: 89-204; Year: 1995; Certificate Range: 045500 - 046291
    [12] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana; Roll: 5661; Page: 16; Enumeration District: 100-44
    [13] Wabash Valley, Indiana, Obituary Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Longview, Christian, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Magisterial District 6, Fayette, Kentucky; Roll: 519; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0026; FHL microfilm: 1240519
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Longview, Christian, Kentucky; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 1240515

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Gordonfield, Christian, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Gordonfield, Christian, Kentucky; Roll: T624_470; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 1374483

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Gordenfield, Christian, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Gordenfield, Christian, Kentucky; Roll: T625_565; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 9; Image: 541

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 4, Christian, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 4, Christian, Kentucky; Roll: 740; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 0014; Image: 173.0; FHL microfilm: 2340475

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana; Roll: T627_1103; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 84-26

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1939
    Event Place: Terre Haute, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana; Roll: T627_1103; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 84-26

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Terre Haute, Vigo, Indiana; Roll: 5661; Page: 16; Enumeration District: 100-44

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1960
    Event Place: Terre Haute; West Terre Haute, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 May 1978
    Event Place: Carson, Los Angeles, California, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 554-21-6499; Issue State: California; Issue Date: 1973
    [2] California, Death Index, Date: 1978-05-18
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Wabash Valley, Indiana, Obituary Index

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Compton, Los Angeles County, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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