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Russell Willis 1898–1976 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1898

Birth Location: North Carolina

Death Date: 4 November 1976

Death Location: Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: David Willes

Mother: Dora Willis

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In 1898, Russell Willis entered the world in North Carolina, born to David Willes And Dora Willis. In 1900, Russell Willis resided in Cherokee, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA. In 1910, Russell Willis resided in Ironton, Lincoln, North Carolina, USA. Russell Willis passed away in 1976 in Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1898, Russell Willis entered the world in North Carolina, born to David Willes And Dora Willis.
  • In 1900, Russell Willis resided in Cherokee, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1910, Russell Willis resided in Ironton, Lincoln, North Carolina, USA.
  • Russell Willis passed away in 1976 in Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Russell Willis's Ancestors

Self
Russell Willis
1898–1976
Birth Place: North Carolina
Parents
David Willes
1875–1952
North Carolina
Dora Willis
1880–1966
North Carolina
Grandparents
Jacob (B) Willis
1840–1915
Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States of America
Manerva Willis
1843–1918
Cleveland County, North Carolina, United States of America
John Taylor
1858–1923
Mecklenburg Co., N.C.
Laura (Dilinger) Taylor
1859–
North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
Solomon Willis
1798–1880
Catharine Willis
1805–1880
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Russell Willis's Timeline

4 Records

1898
abt 1898
Birth of Russell Willis in North Carolina
North Carolina
1900
1900
Age 2
Russell Willis resided here in Cherokee, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA
Cherokee, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 12
Russell Willis resided here in Ironton, Lincoln, North Carolina, USA
Ironton, Lincoln, North Carolina, USA
1976
4 November 1976
Age 78
Death of Russell Willis in Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America
Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1898
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: North Carolina; Registration County: Catawba; Roll: 1765627
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cherokee, Cherokee, South Carolina; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 1241522
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Ironton, Lincoln, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1117; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0069; FHL microfilm: 1375130
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Cherokee, Cherokee, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cherokee, Cherokee, South Carolina; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 1241522

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Ironton, Lincoln, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Ironton, Lincoln, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1117; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0069; FHL microfilm: 1375130

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Catawba, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: North Carolina; Registration County: Catawba; Roll: 1765627

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 November 1976
    Event Place: Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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