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Samuel Jacob Willis 1894 – 1981 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 January 1894

Birth Location: Sikes, Winn Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Death Date: 20 September 1981

Death Location: Bossier City, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Father: Thomas Willis

Mother: Permelia Willis

Spouse(s): Rosa Willis

Children(s): Carolyn Willis, Billie Dupuy, Aj Dupuy

In 1894, Samuel Jacob Willis entered the world in Sikes, Winn Parish, Louisiana, United States of America, born to Thomas Cicero Willis and Permelia Eveline Willis. In 1900, Samuel Jacob Willis resided in Police Jury Ward 3, Winn, Louisiana, USA. In 1910, Samuel Jacob Willis resided in Police Jury Ward 3, Winn, Louisiana, USA. Samuel Jacob Willis married Rosa Lee Willis, and had children including Carolyn Jean Willis, Billie Faye Dupuy, Aj Dupuy. Samuel Jacob Willis passed away in 1981 in Bossier City, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1894, Samuel Jacob Willis entered the world in Sikes, Winn Parish, Louisiana, United States of America, born to Thomas Cicero Willis and Permelia Eveline Willis.
  • In 1900, Samuel Jacob Willis resided in Police Jury Ward 3, Winn, Louisiana, USA.
  • In 1910, Samuel Jacob Willis resided in Police Jury Ward 3, Winn, Louisiana, USA.
  • Samuel Jacob Willis married Rosa Lee Willis, and had children including Carolyn Jean Willis, Billie Faye Dupuy, Aj Dupuy.
  • Samuel Jacob Willis passed away in 1981 in Bossier City, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Willis
1859 – 1927
Birth Location: Caldwell, Louisiana, USA
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Permelia Willis
1863 – 1923
Birth Location: Hickory Valley, Winn, Louisiana, United States
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Spouses(s)

Rosa Willis
1904 – 1987
Birth Location: –
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Children(s)

Carolyn Willis
1931 – 1987
Birth Location: –
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Billie Dupuy
1932 – 2009
Birth Location: Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
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Aj Dupuy
Birth Location: –
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Samuel Willis's Ancestors

Self
Samuel Willis
1894 – 1981
Birth Place: Sikes, Winn Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
Parents
Thomas Cicero Willis
1859 – 1927
Caldwell, Louisiana, USA
Permelia (Eveline) Willis
1863 – 1923
Hickory Valley, Winn, Louisiana, United States
Grandparents
William (Montgomery) Newsom
1809 – 1898
Hancock, Georgia, United States
Mildred peters
1822 – 1876
New Hebron, Lawrence County, Mississippi, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Isaac Newsom
1747 – 1817
Mary Dortch
1748 – 1827
Joseph Peters
1785 – 1866
Olive Rentz
1795 – 1859
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joel Newsome
1718 – 1752
Rebecca Dickinson
1713 – 1750
William Dortch
1724 – 1778
Anna Hilliard
1728 – 1790
Simon Rentz
1749 – 1820

Samuel Willis's Descendants

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Samuel (Jacob) Willis (30 January 1894 – 20 September 1981) m. Rosa (Lee) Willis (22 February 1904 – 4 June 1987)
  1. 1. Carolyn (Jean) Willis (4 July 1931 – 29 June 1987)
  2. 2. Billie (Faye) Dupuy (21 December 1932 – 28 November 2009)
  3. 3. Aj Dupuy

Samuel Willis's Timeline

5 Records

1894
30 January 1894
Birth of Samuel Jacob Willis in Sikes, Winn Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
Sikes, Winn Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
1900
1900
Age 6
Samuel Jacob Willis resided here in Police Jury Ward 3, Winn, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 3, Winn, Louisiana, USA
1910
1910
Age 16
Samuel Jacob Willis resided here in Police Jury Ward 3, Winn, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 3, Winn, Louisiana, USA
1932
1932
Age 38
Samuel Jacob Willis resided here in Shreveport, Louisiana, USA
Shreveport, Louisiana, USA
1981
20 September 1981
Age 87
Death of Samuel Jacob Willis in Bossier City, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
Bossier City, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 January 1894
    Event Place: Sikes, Winn Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (4th Registration) For the State of Louisiana; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 3, Winn, Louisiana; Roll: 586; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0115
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 3, Winn, Louisiana; Roll: T624_535; Page: 4a; Enumeration District: 0126; FHL microfilm: 1374548
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Shreveport Journal; Publication Date: 21 Sep 1981; Publication Place: Shreveport, Louisiana, USA; ,0.6092538,0.1483822,0.80983686&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 3, Winn, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 3, Winn, Louisiana; Roll: 586; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0115

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 3, Winn, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Police Jury Ward 3, Winn, Louisiana; Roll: T624_535; Page: 4a; Enumeration District: 0126; FHL microfilm: 1374548

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1932
    Event Place: Shreveport, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Shreveport, Caddo, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Shreveport Journal; Publication Date: 21 Sep 1981; Publication Place: Shreveport, Louisiana, USA; ,0.6092538,0.1483822,0.80983686&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Shreveport, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives At St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War Ii Draft Cards (4th Registration) For the State of Louisiana; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 September 1981
    Event Place: Bossier City, Bossier Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Shreveport Journal; Publication Date: 21 Sep 1981; Publication Place: Shreveport, Louisiana, USA; ,0.6092538,0.1483822,0.80983686&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Shreveport, Caddo Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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