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Sterling Willis 1758–1835 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1758

Birth Location: Brunswick, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 4 Nov 1835

Death Location: Elkton, Todd, Kentucky, United States,

Father: William Willis

Mother: Elizabeth Davis

Spouse(s): Sarah Payne

Children(s): Nancy Lewis

The story of Sterling Willis began in 1758 in Brunswick, Virginia, United States. In 1820, Sterling Willis resided in Russellville, Logan, Kentucky, United States. Sterling Willis married Sarah Payne, and had children including Nancy Adams Lewis. Sterling Willis passed away in 1835 in Elkton, Todd, Kentucky, United States,.

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Biography

  • The story of Sterling Willis began in 1758 in Brunswick, Virginia, United States.
  • In 1820, Sterling Willis resided in Russellville, Logan, Kentucky, United States.
  • Sterling Willis married Sarah Payne, and had children including Nancy Adams Lewis.
  • Sterling Willis passed away in 1835 in Elkton, Todd, Kentucky, United States,.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Willis
1720–1778
Birth Location: Brunswick County, Virginia, USA
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Elizabeth Davis
1732–1782
Birth Location: , Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Payne
1760–1849
Birth Location: Berkley, , Virginia, USA
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Children(s)

Nancy Lewis
1781–1870
Birth Location: Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
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Sterling Willis's Ancestors

Self
Sterling Willis
1758–1835
Birth Place: Brunswick, Virginia, United States
Parents
William Willis
1720–1778
Brunswick County, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth Davis
1732–1782
, Mecklenburg, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Matthew Wills
1696–1761
Mulberry Island, Warwick, Virginia, USA
Frances (Chisman) SMITH
1710–1746
Lancaster, Lancaster, Virginia, United States
William Davis
1700–1782
Middlesex, Virginia, United States
Elizabeth Shelton
1711–1749
Christ Church, Middlesex, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
William Wills
1660–1713
Elizabeth James
1666–1704
John Davis
1681–1779
Catherine Ragland
1681–1703
Ralph Shelton
1685–1733
Mary Crispen
1690–1765
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Wills
1638–1685
Martha Filmer
1640–1715
Matthew (James)
1640–1711
Elizabeth Albrighton
1640–1728

Sterling Willis's Descendants

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Sterling Willis (1758–4 Nov 1835) m. Sarah Payne (1760–1849)
  1. 1. Nancy (Adams) Lewis 1781–1870 m. William Hawkins 1776–1862
    1. 1. Betsey Hawkins 1811–1912 m. William (R.) Smith 1810–1848
      1. 1. James (W) Smith 1829–1912 m. Mary (Ann "Polly") King 1830–1893 m. Polly Smith 1831–1925 m. Eliza (Ann (Bowles)) Vickers 1861– m. Amanda ("Mandy" Frances) Curtis 1875–1925
        1. 1. John Smith 1865–1937
        2. 2. Ann (Mariah) Smith 1869–
        3. 3. George (W) Smith 1849–1927
        4. 4. William (C) Smith 1852–
        5. 5. Elizabeth Smith 1854–
        6. 6. Susan Justice 1857–1921 m. John (William) Shepard\Sheppard 1848–1929
        7. 7. Isaac (S) Smith 1859–
        8. 8. Thomas Smith 1862–
        9. 9. Henry (C) Smith 1861–1912
        10. 10. Susan Smith 1906–
        11. 11. Lelah Smith 1904–1925 m. Clarence (Massie) Sr 1899–1933
        12. 12. Clayton (Howard) Smith 1897–1994 m. Ruth (Pearl) Passow-Smith-Keyser-Marriott 1900–1981 m. Helen Banard 1899–1972 m. Freda Newman 1900–1963
        13. 13. Charles (K.) Smith 1866–
        14. 14. Henry (S.) Smith 1861–1912
        15. 15. Thomas Smith 1862–
        16. 16. Tempie (E) Puckett 1890–
        17. 17. Florence Gore 1899–1987 m. Rex Hall 1882–1972
      2. 2. Sylvina Smith 1842–1929 m. William (J. "Hanker") Riddell 1835–1912
        1. 1. James Riddell 1865–1949
        2. 2. Joseph ((Joe)) Riddell 1872–1950
        3. 3. Dorothy ("Dot") Riddell 1858–1870
        4. 4. Bessie Riddell 1873–
        5. 5. Ella Riddell 1870–1953 m. Harry (H) Perkins 1866–1939
        6. 6. William Riddell 1865–1950
        7. 7. Sarah ('Caroline') Riddell 1859–1891
        8. 8. Lucinda Riddell 1863–1920
        9. 9. Lee Riddell 1876–1970
        10. 10. Sinda Ridell 1865–
      3. 3. John (W Boone) Smith 1847–1916 m. Nancy Robinson 1848–1932
        1. 1. Hester (Ella "Hettie") Smith 1874–1929
      4. 4. Isaac (S.) Smith 1833– m. Elizabeth Smith 1842–
      5. 5. Sarah (Ann "Sally") Smith 1845–1920
      6. 6. Thomas Smith 1839–
      7. 7. William Smith 1836–
    2. 2. Lucinda Hawkins 1801–
    3. 3. Moses (H) Hawkins 1825–1880
    4. 4. John (W.) Hawkins 1805–1850

Sterling Willis's Timeline

6 Records

1758
1758
Birth of Sterling Willis in Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States,
Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States,
1758
1758
Birth of Sterling Willis in Brunswick, Virginia, United States
Brunswick, Virginia, United States
1820
1820
Age 62
Sterling Willis resided here in Russellville, Logan, Kentucky, United States
Russellville, Logan, Kentucky, United States
1830
1830
Age 72
Sterling Willis resided here in Todd, Kentucky, USA
Todd, Kentucky, USA
1835
4 Nov 1835
Age 77
Death of Sterling Willis in Elkton, Todd, Kentucky, United States,
Elkton, Todd, Kentucky, United States,
1836
7 Nov 1836
Age 78
Sterling Willis - Probate in Madison, Kentucky, USA
Madison, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1758
    Event Place: Pittsylvania, Virginia, United States,

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1758
    Event Place: Brunswick, Virginia, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Russellville, Logan, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Russellville, Logan, Kentucky; Page: 27; NARA Roll: M33_26; Image: 38

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Todd, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Todd, Kentucky; Series: M19; Roll: 41; Page: 385; Family History Library Film: 0007820

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Nov 1835
    Event Place: Elkton, Todd, Kentucky, United States,
    Record Source: Kentucky, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records, 1787-1959; 1966-1977; Indexes, 1789-1984; Author: Kentucky. County Court (Madison County); Probate Place: Madison, Kentucky

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 7 Nov 1836
    Event Place: Madison, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Kentucky, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records, 1787-1959; 1966-1977; Indexes, 1789-1984; Author: Kentucky. County Court (Madison County); Probate Place: Madison, Kentucky
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