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William Willett 1715–1772 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1715

Birth Location: Prince George's, Maryland, United States

Death Date: 27 Aug 1772

Death Location: Prince George's, Maryland, United States

Father: Edward Willett

Mother: Tabitha Mills

Spouse(s): Mary Griffith

Children(s): Samuel WILLETT, Rachel Willett, Eleanor Willett, Elizabeth Willett, William Willett, Verlinda Willett, Jemina Willett, Griffith Willett, Tabitha Willett, Ann Willett, Edward Willett, George Willett, John Willett, Mary Willett, James Willett

The story of William Willett began in 1715 in Prince George's, Maryland, United States. In 1744, William Willett resided in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, USA. William Willett married Mary Griffith, and had children including Ann Willett, Edward Willett, Eleanor Willett, Elizabeth Willett, George E Willett, Griffith Willett, James Willett, Jemina Willett, John Willett, Mary Willett, Rachel Willett, Samuel Willett, Tabitha Willett, Verlinda Willett, William Willett. William Willett passed away in 1772 in Prince George's, Maryland, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of William Willett began in 1715 in Prince George's, Maryland, United States.
  • In 1744, William Willett resided in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, USA.
  • William Willett married Mary Griffith, and had children including Ann Willett, Edward Willett, Eleanor Willett, Elizabeth Willett, George E Willett, Griffith Willett, James Willett, Jemina Willett, John Willett, Mary Willett, Rachel Willett, Samuel Willett, Tabitha Willett, Verlinda Willett, William Willett.
  • William Willett passed away in 1772 in Prince George's, Maryland, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Willett's Ancestors

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William Willett
1715–1772
Birth Place: Prince George's, Maryland, United States
Parents
Edward Willett
1656–1743
Cirencester, Gloucestershire, , England
Tabitha Mills
1676–1743
Milltown Landing on Patupant Bay, Calvert, Maryland, United States
Grandparents
Edward Willett
1620–1671
Cirencester, Gloucestershire, England
Bridgett Clutterbuck
1620–
Cirencester, Gloucestershire, England
Great-Grandparents
Richard Clutterbuck
1560–1623
Margaret Clutterbuck
–1663
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Willett's Descendants

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William Willett (1715–27 Aug 1772) m. Mary Griffith (1720–12 Aug 1792)
  1. 1. Samuel WILLETT 1754–1793 m. Anne (Nancy) LEE 1774–1835 m. Hatton Orme 1758–
    1. 1. Mary ((Polly) Margaret) Willett 1788–1831 m. Thomas Hayden 1778–1850
      1. 1. James Hayden 1807–1876 m. Jane Jones 1807–1869 m. Ellen Wright 1803–1844
        1. 1. James (Madison) Hayden 1827–1905 m. E Cuningham 1830–1870 m. Margaret Coble 1856–1936
        2. 2. Mary (Ann) Hayden 1833–1912
        3. 3. Henry (Christopher) Hayden 1836–1870
        4. 4. Sarah (Ann) Hayden 1837–
        5. 5. Isaac (Blumer) Hayden 1839–
        6. 6. Aaron Hayden 1842–
        7. 7. Frances Hayden 1850–
        8. 8. Nancy (Ellen) Hayden 1831–1904
        9. 9. Indiana (C) Hayden 1833–1859
      2. 2. Samuel (S) Hayden 1803–1869
      3. 3. William Hayden 1805–1878
      4. 4. John (Joseph) Hayden 1812–1889
      5. 5. Betsy (E) Hayden 1816–1887
      6. 6. Thomas Hayden 1818–1897
      7. 7. Henry Hayden 1820–1876
      8. 8. Philip Hayden 1824–1907
      9. 9. George HAYDEN 1810–1896
      10. 10. Nancy (Ann) HAYDEN 1814–1911
      11. 11. Wilford (J) HAYDEN 1827–1898
      12. 12. Polly (Ann) Hayden 1828–1912
      13. 13. Bennett (William) Hayden 1830–1877
      14. 14. Wilford Hayden 1834–
    2. 2. John Willett 1787–1821
    3. 3. William (Thomas) Willett 1790–1824
    4. 4. Elizabeth Willett 1791–1819
  2. 2. Rachel Willett 1762–1848
  3. 3. Eleanor Willett 1726–
  4. 4. Elizabeth Willett 1738–1777
  5. 5. William Willett 1743–1814
  6. 6. Verlinda Willett 1746–1820
  7. 7. Jemina Willett 1748–1766
  8. 8. Griffith Willett 1750–1840
  9. 9. Tabitha Willett 1752–1824
  10. 10. Ann Willett 1753–1788
  11. 11. Edward Willett 1757–1815
  12. 12. George (E) Willett 1757–1811
  13. 13. John Willett 1759–1788
  14. 14. Mary Willett 1764–1819
  15. 15. James Willett 1768–1851

William Willett's Timeline

5 Records

1715
1715
Birth of William Willett in Prince George's, Maryland, United States
Prince George's, Maryland, United States
1737
1737
Age 22
William Willett was married in Prince Georges, MD
Prince Georges, MD
1744
1744-1772
Age 29
William Willett resided here in Upper Marlboro, Maryland, USA
Upper Marlboro, Maryland, USA
1772
27 Aug 1772
Age 57
Death of William Willett in Prince George's, Maryland, United States
Prince George's, Maryland, United States
1772
2 Aug 1772
Age 57
William Willett - Probate in Maryland, USA
Maryland, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1715
    Event Place: Prince George's, Maryland, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1737
    Event Place: Prince Georges, MD

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1744-1772
    Event Place: Upper Marlboro, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Craftperson Files

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Aug 1772
    Event Place: Prince George's, Maryland, United States
    Record Source: Maryland, Wills and Probate Records, 1635-1777, Will books; Author: Maryland. Prerogative Court; Probate Place: Maryland

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 2 Aug 1772
    Event Place: Maryland, USA
    Record Source: Maryland, Wills and Probate Records, 1635-1777, Will books; Author: Maryland. Prerogative Court; Probate Place: Maryland

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