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Oliver Boney Wills 1849–1919 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Jan 1849

Birth Location: Lisbon, Claiborne, Louisiana

Death Date: 9 Sep 1919

Death Location: Lisbon, Claiborne, Louisiana

Father: Ceasar Wills

Mother: Susan Wills

Spouse(s): Georgia Williams, Jessie Wills

Children(s): Webster Will, Josie Will, Dollie Will, Rosie Edwards, Jessie Wills

The story of Oliver Boney Wills began in 1849 in Lisbon, Claiborne, Louisiana. In 1870, Oliver Boney Wills resided in Ward 7, Claiborne, Louisiana, USA. In 1910, Oliver Boney Wills resided in Police Jury Ward 8, Claiborne, Louisiana, USA. Oliver Boney Wills married Georgia Applewhite Williams, Jessie Wills, and had children including Dollie Will, Jessie Wills, Josie Will, Rosie Mae Wills Edwards, Webster Will. Oliver Boney Wills passed away in 1919 in Lisbon, Claiborne, Louisiana.

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Biography

  • The story of Oliver Boney Wills began in 1849 in Lisbon, Claiborne, Louisiana.
  • In 1870, Oliver Boney Wills resided in Ward 7, Claiborne, Louisiana, USA.
  • In 1910, Oliver Boney Wills resided in Police Jury Ward 8, Claiborne, Louisiana, USA.
  • Oliver Boney Wills married Georgia Applewhite Williams, Jessie Wills, and had children including Dollie Will, Jessie Wills, Josie Will, Rosie Mae Wills Edwards, Webster Will.
  • Oliver Boney Wills passed away in 1919 in Lisbon, Claiborne, Louisiana.

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Oliver Wills's Ancestors

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Oliver Wills
1849–1919
Birth Place: Lisbon, Claiborne, Louisiana
Parents
Ceasar Wills
1815–
Virginia
Susan Wills
1820–1900
South Carolina
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Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Oliver Wills's Descendants

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Oliver (Boney) Wills (Jan 1849–9 Sep 1919) m. Georgia (Applewhite) Williams (15 Mar 1877–15 Apr 1973) m. Jessie Wills (Dec 1893–)
  1. 1. Webster Will 1901–1978
  2. 2. Josie Will 1904–1981
  3. 3. Dollie Will 1909–
  4. 4. Rosie (Mae Wills) Edwards 1915–1989
  5. 5. Jessie Wills 1893–1983

Oliver Wills's Timeline

4 Records

1849
Jan 1849
Birth of Oliver Boney Wills in Lisbon, Claiborne, Louisiana
Lisbon, Claiborne, Louisiana
1870
1870
Age 21
Oliver Boney Wills resided here in Ward 7, Claiborne, Louisiana, USA
Ward 7, Claiborne, Louisiana, USA
1910
1910
Age 61
Oliver Boney Wills resided here in Police Jury Ward 8, Claiborne, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 8, Claiborne, Louisiana, USA
1919
9 Sep 1919
Age 70
Death of Oliver Boney Wills in Lisbon, Claiborne, Louisiana
Lisbon, Claiborne, Louisiana

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Jan 1849
    Event Place: Lisbon, Claiborne, Louisiana
    Record Source:
    [1] Louisiana Statewide Death Index, 1900-1949
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Ward 7, Claiborne, Louisiana; Roll: M593_510; Page: 194A; Family History Library Film: 552009
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 8, Claiborne, Louisiana; Roll: T624_512; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0028; FHL microfilm: 1374525

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Ward 7, Claiborne, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Ward 7, Claiborne, Louisiana; Roll: M593_510; Page: 194A; Family History Library Film: 552009

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 8, Claiborne, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 8, Claiborne, Louisiana; Roll: T624_512; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0028; FHL microfilm: 1374525

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Sep 1919
    Event Place: Lisbon, Claiborne, Louisiana
    Record Source: Louisiana Statewide Death Index, 1900-1949

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