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Samuel G Willis 1799–1860 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 8 Dec 1799

Birth Location: USA

Death Date: 1860

Death Location: McMinn County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: JAMES Willis

Mother: Elizabeth Oakley

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Morris

Children(s): Griffin Willis, Jessee Willis, Rachel Willis, David Willis, Jessee Willis, Rachel Willis, David Willis

In 1799, Samuel G Willis entered the world in USA, born to James Willis And Elizabeth Oakley. In 1830, Samuel G Willis resided in McMinn, Tennessee, USA. In 1850, Samuel G Willis resided in Subdivision 23, McMinn, Tennessee, USA. Samuel G Willis married Elizabeth Jane Morris, and had children including David P Willis, Griffin Goss Willis, Jessee B Willis, Rachel Willis. Samuel G Willis passed away in 1860 in McMinn County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1799, Samuel G Willis entered the world in USA, born to James Willis And Elizabeth Oakley.
  • In 1830, Samuel G Willis resided in McMinn, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1850, Samuel G Willis resided in Subdivision 23, McMinn, Tennessee, USA.
  • Samuel G Willis married Elizabeth Jane Morris, and had children including David P Willis, Griffin Goss Willis, Jessee B Willis, Rachel Willis.
  • Samuel G Willis passed away in 1860 in McMinn County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Samuel Willis's Ancestors

Self
Samuel Willis
1799–1860
Birth Place: USA
Parents
JAMES Willis
1780–1830
Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA
Elizabeth Oakley
1760–
Grandparents
William (Willis) Jr
1744–1793
Mitchell County, North Carolina, United States of America
Margaret ("Peggy") Nelson
1754–1819
Norfolk, Independent Cities, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
William Willis
1717–1782
Elizabeth hill
–1803
Lieut Sr
1715–1784
Sarah Whitson
1725–1784
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Andrew Willis
1690–1738
Janet Jones
1700–1729
Mary Hoskins
1699–1770
Sir ll
1673–1749
Lady Gyles
1690–1755
William Whitson
1706–1783

Samuel Willis's Descendants

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Samuel (G) Willis (8 Dec 1799–1860) m. Elizabeth (Jane) Morris (abt 1801–)
  1. 1. Griffin (Goss) Willis 1837–1907 m. Hannah House 1841–1933
    1. 1. Robert (Lee) Willis 1866–1963 m. Nancy (Jane) Moore 1877–1963
      1. 1. Samuel (Emanuel) Willis 1892–1959
      2. 2. Bertha Willis 1895–1988
      3. 3. Joseph Willis 1897–1966
      4. 4. Trudee Willis 1899–
      5. 5. Viola (Elizabeth) Willis 1901–1988
      6. 6. Gertrude Willis 1899–1962
      7. 7. Joel Willis 1898–
      8. 8. N. (H.) Willis 1910–1911
      9. 9. Ora (Lee) Willis 1903–2002 m. William (Anderson) Turnbo 1895–1980
        1. 1. Nadine Turnbo 1918–1997 m. Wendell (Ennis) Dunn 1912–1999
        2. 2. Dempsey (Denton) Turnbo 1923–1997 m. Grace (Lee) Turnbo 1935–2015 m. Jaunita 1924–
        3. 3. Orian (A) Turnbow 1923–1951
    2. 2. Mary (E) Willis 1859–1952
    3. 3. Marion (L) Willis 1860–1948
    4. 4. David (N) Willis 1862–1941
    5. 5. Sarah (J) Willis 1865–1946
    6. 6. William (Elmer) Willis 1872–1948
    7. 7. Vivian (Annie) Willis 1876–1963
    8. 8. J. (P.) Willis 1868–1872
  2. 2. Jessee (B) Willis 1831–
  3. 3. Rachel Willis 1838–
  4. 4. David (P) Willis 1843–
  5. 5. Jessee (B) Willis 1831–
  6. 6. Rachel Willis 1838–
  7. 7. David (P) Willis 1843–

Samuel Willis's Timeline

4 Records

1799
8 Dec 1799
Birth of Samuel G Willis in USA
USA
1830
1830
Age 31
Samuel G Willis resided here in McMinn, Tennessee, USA
McMinn, Tennessee, USA
1850
1850
Age 51
Samuel G Willis resided here in Subdivision 23, McMinn, Tennessee, USA
Subdivision 23, McMinn, Tennessee, USA
1860
1860
Age 61
Death of Samuel G Willis in McMinn County, Tennessee, United States of America
McMinn County, Tennessee, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Dec 1799
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source:
    [1] The New England Historical & Genealogical Register
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Subdivision 23, McMinn, Tennessee; Roll: 887; Page: 231b
    [3] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: McMinn, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: McMinn, Tennessee; Series: M19; Roll: 178; Page: 139; Family History Library Film: 0024536

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Subdivision 23, McMinn, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Subdivision 23, McMinn, Tennessee; Roll: 887; Page: 231b

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: McMinn County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

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