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Samuel George Willis 1873–1953 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Oct 1873

Birth Location: Sittingbourne, Kent, England

Death Date: 4 Feb 1953

Death Location: Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, USA

Father: Henry Willis

Mother: Mary Willis

Spouse(s): Kate Buss

Children(s): Sybil Willis

In 1873, Samuel George Willis entered the world in Sittingbourne, Kent, England, born to Henry G Willis And Mary Elizabeth C Willis. In 1881, Samuel George Willis resided in Sittingbourne, Kent, England. In 1891, Samuel George Willis resided in Maidstone, Kent, England. Samuel George Willis married Kate Willis Nee Buss, and had children including Sybil Lilian E Lane Nee Willis. Samuel George Willis passed away in 1953 in Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1873, Samuel George Willis entered the world in Sittingbourne, Kent, England, born to Henry G Willis And Mary Elizabeth C Willis.
  • In 1881, Samuel George Willis resided in Sittingbourne, Kent, England.
  • In 1891, Samuel George Willis resided in Maidstone, Kent, England.
  • Samuel George Willis married Kate Willis Nee Buss, and had children including Sybil Lilian E Lane Nee Willis.
  • Samuel George Willis passed away in 1953 in Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Henry Willis
1834–1920
Birth Location: Sittingbourne, Kent, England
HW
Mary Willis
1842–1911
Birth Location: Canterbury, Kent, England
MW

Spouses(s)

Kate Buss
1871–1972
Birth Location: Sittingbourne, Kent, England
KB

Children(s)

Sybil Willis
1913–2007
Birth Location: San Diego, California, USA
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Samuel Willis's Ancestors

Self
Samuel Willis
1873–1953
Birth Place: Sittingbourne, Kent, England
Parents
Henry G Willis
1834–1920
Sittingbourne, Kent, England
Mary (Elizabeth (C?)) Willis
1842–1911
Canterbury, Kent, England
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Samuel Willis's Descendants

1.
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Samuel (George) Willis (13 Oct 1873–4 Feb 1953) m. Kate (Willis, nee) Buss (5 Apr 1871*; or 25-28 Dec 1875–12 Jul 1972)
  1. 1. Sybil (Lilian E Lane, nee) Willis 1913–2007 m. David (Gordon Lane - Rev) - 1913–1990

Samuel Willis's Timeline

9 Records

1873
13 Oct 1873
Birth of Samuel George Willis in Sittingbourne, Kent, England
Sittingbourne, Kent, England
1881
1881
Age 8
Samuel George Willis resided here in Sittingbourne, Kent, England
Sittingbourne, Kent, England
1891
1891
Age 18
Samuel George Willis resided here in Maidstone, Kent, England
Maidstone, Kent, England
1920
1920
Age 47
Samuel George Willis resided here in San Diego, San Diego, California, USA
San Diego, San Diego, California, USA
1930
1930
Age 57
Samuel George Willis resided here in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, USA
Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, USA
1936
1936
Age 63
Samuel George Willis resided here in Santa Monica; Ocean Park; Venice; West Los Angeles; Brentwood Heights, California, USA
Santa Monica; Ocean Park; Venice; West Los Angeles; Brentwood Heights, California, USA
1937
Abt 1937
Age 64
Samuel George Willis resided here in Santa Monica
Santa Monica
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 67
Samuel George Willis resided here in Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, United States
Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, United States
1953
4 Feb 1953
Age 80
Death of Samuel George Willis in 1617 North Holliston Ave, Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, USA
1617 North Holliston Ave, Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Oct 1873
    Event Place: Sittingbourne, Kent, England
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Naturalization Records - Original Documents, 1795-1972 (World Archives Project)
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T627_257; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 19-771.
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: San Diego, San Diego, California; Roll: T625_130; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 248; Image: 946
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California; Roll: 174; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 1483; Image: 883.0; FHL microfilm: 2339909
    [5] 1891 England Census, Class: RG12; Piece: 687; Folio 29; Page 9; GSU roll: 6095797.
    [6] 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 975; Folio: 84; Page: 1; GSU roll: 1341232.
    [7] England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index
    [8] Web: California, Find A Grave Index, 1775-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1881
    Event Place: Sittingbourne, Kent, England
    Record Source: 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 975; Folio: 84; Page: 1; GSU roll: 1341232.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Event Place: Maidstone, Kent, England
    Record Source: 1891 England Census, Class: RG12; Piece: 687; Folio 29; Page 9; GSU roll: 6095797.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1907
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California; Roll: 174; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 1483; Image: 883.0; FHL microfilm: 2339909

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1908
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Naturalization Records - Original Documents, 1795-1972 (World Archives Project)
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: San Diego, San Diego, California; Roll: T625_130; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 248; Image: 946

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: San Diego, San Diego, California, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: San Diego, San Diego, California; Roll: T625_130; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 248; Image: 946

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California; Roll: 174; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 1483; Image: 883.0; FHL microfilm: 2339909

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1936
    Event Place: Santa Monica; Ocean Park; Venice; West Los Angeles; Brentwood Heights, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1937
    Event Place: Santa Monica
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Publication Date: 19 Apr 1937; Publication Place: Los Angeles, California, USA; ,0.7855872,0.14179276,0.9691398&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Santa Monica, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T627_257; Page: 17B; Enumeration District: 19-771.

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: California
    Record Source: U.S., Naturalization Record Indexes, 1791-1992 (Indexed in World Archives Project), National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Naturalization Index Cards of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California, Central Division (Los Angeles), 1915-1976 (M1525); Microfilm Serial: M1525; Microfilm Roll

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: California, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Naturalization Records - Original Documents, 1795-1972 (World Archives Project)

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Feb 1953
    Event Place: 1617 North Holliston Ave, Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations)
    [2] Web: California, Find A Grave Index, 1775-2012

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, USA
    Record Source: Web: California, Find A Grave Index, 1775-2012
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