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Richard T. Willis 1788–1870 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 Aug 1788

Birth Location: Elizabeth, Essex, New Jersey, USA

Death Date: 1 Sep 1870

Death Location: Rices Landing, Greene County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Joseph Willis

Mother: Grace Winans

Spouse(s): Mary Swan

Children(s): William Willis, Mary Willis, JOSEPH WILLIS, Sarah Nutt, Grace Swan, Rachel Willis, Isaac Willis, Israel Willis, Richard WILLIS, Mary Rice

In 1788, Richard T. Willis entered the world in Elizabeth, Essex, New Jersey, USA, born to Joseph Willis And Grace Winans. In 1840, Richard T. Willis resided in Cumberland, Greene, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1850, Richard T. Willis resided in Cumberland, Greene, Pennsylvania, USA. Richard T. Willis married Mary Swan, and had children including Grace Ann Willis Swan, Isaac Newton Willis, Israel Willis, Joseph S Willis, Mary Elizabeth Willis, Mary Rice, Rachel Willis, Richard Willis, Sarah Willis Nutt, William D Willis. Richard T. Willis passed away in 1870 in Rices Landing, Greene County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1788, Richard T. Willis entered the world in Elizabeth, Essex, New Jersey, USA, born to Joseph Willis And Grace Winans.
  • In 1840, Richard T. Willis resided in Cumberland, Greene, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1850, Richard T. Willis resided in Cumberland, Greene, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Richard T. Willis married Mary Swan, and had children including Grace Ann Willis Swan, Isaac Newton Willis, Israel Willis, Joseph S Willis, Mary Elizabeth Willis, Mary Rice, Rachel Willis, Richard Willis, Sarah Willis Nutt, William D Willis.
  • Richard T. Willis passed away in 1870 in Rices Landing, Greene County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Willis
1759–1842
Birth Location: Elizabeth, Essex, New Jersey, American Colonies
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Grace Winans
1765–1849
Birth Location: Essex, New Jersey, American Colonies
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Spouses(s)

Mary Swan
1806–1876
Birth Location: Vicksburg, Virginia
MS

Children(s)

William Willis
1836–1904
Birth Location: Cumberland, Greene, Pennsylvania, USA
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Mary Willis
1841–1926
Birth Location: Rice's Landing, Greene, Pennsylvania, USA
MW
JOSEPH WILLIS
1840–1927
Birth Location: Cumberland, Greene, Pennsylvania, USA
JW
Sarah Nutt
1832–1874
Birth Location: Rices Landing, Pennsylvania
SN
Grace Swan
1844–1936
Birth Location: Cumberland, Greene, Pennsylvania, USA
GS
Rachel Willis
1838–1930
Birth Location: Cumberland, Greene, Pennsylvania, USA
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Isaac Willis
1853–1930
Birth Location: Cumberland Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
IW
Israel Willis
1851–
Birth Location: Greene, Pennsylvania, USA
IW
Richard WILLIS
1834–1905
Birth Location: Cumberland, Greene, Pennsylvania, USA
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Mary Rice
1842–1926
Birth Location: Greene County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
MR

Richard Willis's Ancestors

Self
Richard Willis
1788–1870
Birth Place: Elizabeth, Essex, New Jersey, USA
Parents
Joseph Willis
1759–1842
Elizabeth, Essex, New Jersey, American Colonies
Grace Winans
1765–1849
Essex, New Jersey, American Colonies
Grandparents
Joseph Willis
1734–1777
Elizabeth, Essex, New Jersey
Abigail Winans
1736–1774
Elizabeth, Union, New Jersey, United States
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Willis
1680–1753
Patience Thompson
1690–1752
Isaac Winans
1710–1780
Magdalena Gleanings
1717–1775
2nd-Great-Grandparents
SAMUEL WILLIS
1640–1696
MARY GUEST
1660–1696
Isaac Winans
1684–1723
Hannah Williams
1688–1732
Conrad Winans
1680–1727
Sara PALMER
1685–1732

Richard Willis's Descendants

1.
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Richard (T.) Willis (29 Aug 1788–1 Sep 1870) m. Mary Swan (4 Jun 1806–15 February 1876)
  1. 1. William (D) Willis 1836–1904 m. Sarah (Priscilla) Reynolds 1843–1919
    1. 1. William (G.) Willis 1863–1927 m. Mary (Emma) Randolph 1876–1947
      1. 1. George (Arthur) Willis 1908–1986 m. Della (Marie) Bonnell 1914–1999
        1. 1. Ronald (Franklin) Willis 1939–2018
      2. 2. Elizabeth Willis 1904–1981
      3. 3. Katie (A) Willis 1903–1948
      4. 4. Leroy (Gibbons) Willis 1906–1979
      5. 5. Russell (Randolph) Willis 1911–1971 m. Rozella (Rose Ella) BALDRIDGE 1915–1998
      6. 6. Herschel (C) Willis 1900–1967
      7. 7. Georgia (A) Willis 1909–
      8. 8. Russell Willis 1897–1929 m. Eleanore Willis 1899–1991
        1. 1. James (Elbert) Willis 1920–1995 m. Zadie (Peggy) Poole 1926–2001 m. Zadie (Peggy) Poole 1926–2001
        2. 2. David Willis 1926–2014
    2. 2. Mary (J.) Willis 1859–
    3. 3. Franklin Willis 1871–
    4. 4. Alethia (Eva) WILLIS 1880–1976 m. Peter (Joseph "Pete") Flanigan 1879–1950
      1. 1. Edward (Michael) Flanigan 1905–1977
      2. 2. infant Flanigan 1904–1904
    5. 5. Mary (Jane) Willis 1859–1927
    6. 6. Aleathea (Eva) Flanigan 1880–1952
  2. 2. Mary (Elizabeth) Willis 1841–1926
  3. 3. JOSEPH (S) WILLIS 1840–1927
  4. 4. Sarah (Willis) Nutt 1832–1874
  5. 5. Grace (Ann WILLIS) Swan 1844–1936
  6. 6. Rachel Willis 1838–1930
  7. 7. Isaac (Newton) Willis 1853–1930
  8. 8. Israel Willis 1851–
  9. 9. Richard WILLIS 1834–1905
  10. 10. Mary Rice 1842–1926

Richard Willis's Timeline

7 Records

1788
29 Aug 1788
Birth of Richard T. Willis in Elizabeth, Essex, New Jersey, USA
Elizabeth, Essex, New Jersey, USA
1840
1840
Age 52
Richard T. Willis resided here in Cumberland, Greene, Pennsylvania, USA
Cumberland, Greene, Pennsylvania, USA
1850
1850
Age 62
Richard T. Willis resided here in Cumberland, Greene, Pennsylvania, USA
Cumberland, Greene, Pennsylvania, USA
1860
1860
Age 72
Richard T. Willis resided here in Cumberland, Greene, Pennsylvania, USA
Cumberland, Greene, Pennsylvania, USA
1870
1870
Age 82
Richard T. Willis resided here in Cumberland, Greene, Pennsylvania, USA
Cumberland, Greene, Pennsylvania, USA
1870
1 Sep 1870
Age 82
Death of Richard T. Willis in Hewitt, Greene, Pennsylvania, USA
Hewitt, Greene, Pennsylvania, USA
1870
6 Sep 1870
Age 82
Richard T. Willis - Probate in Greene, Pennsylvania, USA
Greene, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Aug 1788
    Event Place: Elizabeth, Essex, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1966, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Pennsylvania, USA; Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1965; Certificate Number Range: 084501-087500
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Cumberland, Greene, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1348; Page: 181B; Family History Library Film: 552847
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Cumberland, Greene, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1114; Page: 339; Family History Library Film: 805114
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Cumberland, Greene, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_783; Page: 117B; Image: 234
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Cumberland, Greene, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Cumberland, Greene, Pennsylvania; Page: 98; Family History Library Film: 0020546

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Cumberland, Greene, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Cumberland, Greene, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_783; Page: 117B; Image: 234

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Cumberland, Greene, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Cumberland, Greene, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1114; Page: 339; Family History Library Film: 805114

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Cumberland, Greene, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Cumberland, Greene, Pennsylvania; Roll: M593_1348; Page: 181B; Family History Library Film: 552847

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1 Sep 1870
    Event Place: Rices Landing, Greene County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, Richard T Willis 1 Sep 1870

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Sep 1870
    Event Place: Hewitt, Greene, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, Will Books, 1796-1918 ; Index to Wills and Estates, 1796-1967; Author: Greene County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Greene, Pennsylvania
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Rices Landing, Greene County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 6 Sep 1870
    Event Place: Greene, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, Wills and Probate Records, Will Books, 1796-1918 ; Index to Wills and Estates, 1796-1967; Author: Greene County (Pennsylvania). Register of Wills; Probate Place: Greene, Pennsylvania
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