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Paul Edward Willis 1918–1997 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Jul 1918

Birth Location: Stonega, Wise, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 3 Jun 1997

Death Location: Arlington, Arlington, Virginia, USA

Father: Harrison Willis

Mother: Verta ^

Spouse(s): Ruth Hillman

Children(s):

The story of Paul Edward Willis began in 1918 in Stonega, Wise, Virginia, USA. In 1920, Paul Edward Willis resided in Richmond, Wise, Virginia, USA. In 1930, Paul Edward Willis resided in Richmond, Wise, Virginia, USA. Paul Edward Willis married Ruth Lucille Hillman, and had children including Steven Paul Willis. Paul Edward Willis passed away in 1997 in Arlington, Arlington, Virginia, USA.

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  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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Biography

  • The story of Paul Edward Willis began in 1918 in Stonega, Wise, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1920, Paul Edward Willis resided in Richmond, Wise, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1930, Paul Edward Willis resided in Richmond, Wise, Virginia, USA.
  • Paul Edward Willis married Ruth Lucille Hillman, and had children including Steven Paul Willis.
  • Paul Edward Willis passed away in 1997 in Arlington, Arlington, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Harrison Willis
1888–1960
Birth Location: Lee County, Virginia, USA
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Verta ^
1893–1978
Birth Location: Lee County, Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Ruth Hillman
1921–2009
Birth Location: Wise County, Virginia, USA
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Children(s)

Paul Willis's Ancestors

Self
Paul Willis
1918–1997
Birth Place: Stonega, Wise, Virginia, USA
Parents
Harrison A. (Harry) Willis
1888–1960
Lee County, Virginia, USA
Verta (B. Lawson) ^
1893–1978
Lee County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Andrew (J.) Willis
1861–1915
Hancock County, Tennessee, USA
Josephine ((Dingus)) Frazier
1864–1889
Scott County, Virginia
Mack (C.) Lawson
1873–1941
Tennessee, USA
Sarilda Willis
1872–1957
Lee County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
David Willis
1839–1905
Susan Wallen
1836–1893
James Dingus
1836–1917
Mary Frazier
1839–1921
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Sara Dingus
1809–1872
Jeter Frazier
1809–1900
Elizabeth LNU
1809–1884

Paul Willis's Timeline

10 Records

1918
12 Jul 1918
Birth of Paul Edward Willis in Stonega, Wise, Virginia, USA
Stonega, Wise, Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 2
Paul Edward Willis resided here in Richmond, Wise, Virginia, USA
Richmond, Wise, Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 12
Paul Edward Willis resided here in Richmond, Wise, Virginia, USA
Richmond, Wise, Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 17
Paul Edward Willis resided here in Richmond, Wise, Virginia
Richmond, Wise, Virginia
1940
1940
Age 22
Paul Edward Willis resided here in Richmond, Wise, Virginia, USA
Richmond, Wise, Virginia, USA
1940
1940
Age 22
Paul Edward Willis resided here in Stonega, Wise, Virginia, USA
Stonega, Wise, Virginia, USA
1941
1941
Age 23
Paul Edward Willis resided here in Wise County, Virginia, USA
Wise County, Virginia, USA
1943
1943
Age 25
Paul Edward Willis resided here in Brookings County, South Dakota, USA
Brookings County, South Dakota, USA
1950
1950
Age 32
Paul Edward Willis resided here in Richmond, Wise, Virginia, USA
Richmond, Wise, Virginia, USA
1997
3 Jun 1997
Age 79
Death of Paul Edward Willis in Roanoke, Roanoke City, Virginia, USA
Roanoke, Roanoke City, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Jul 1918
    Event Place: Stonega, Wise, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Virginia, 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 808
    [2] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Richmond, Wise, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04302; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 98-26
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 228-05-0159; Issue State: Virginia; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Richmond, Wise, Virginia; Roll: T625_1918; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 179
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Richmond, Wise, Virginia; Page: 39B; Enumeration District: 0023; FHL microfilm: 2342199
    [7] South Dakota Marriages, South Dakota Department of Health; Pierre, South Dakota; South Dakota Marriage Records, 1905-2016
    [8] U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records
    [9] Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [11] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Richmond, Wise, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Richmond, Wise, Virginia; Roll: T625_1918; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 179

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Richmond, Wise, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Richmond, Wise, Virginia; Page: 39B; Enumeration District: 0023; FHL microfilm: 2342199

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Richmond, Wise, Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Richmond, Wise, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04302; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 98-26

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Richmond, Wise, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Richmond, Wise, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04302; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 98-26

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Stonega, Wise, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Virginia, 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 808

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1941
    Event Place: Wise County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Army Enlistment Records

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1943
    Event Place: Brookings County, South Dakota, USA
    Record Source: South Dakota Marriages, South Dakota Department of Health; Pierre, South Dakota; South Dakota Marriage Records, 1905-2016

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Richmond, Wise, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Jun 1997
    Event Place: Roanoke, Roanoke City, Virginia, 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: 228-05-0159; Issue State: Virginia; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Arlington, Arlington, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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