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William E Willett 1919–1981 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Oct 1919

Birth Location: Center, Hancock, Indiana, USA

Death Date: 24 Aug 1981

Death Location: Maxwell, Lincoln County, Nebraska, United States of America

Father: Elda Willett

Mother: Sarah Cannon

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In 1919, William E Willett entered the world in Center, Hancock, Indiana, USA, born to Elda Lane Willett And Sarah Ann Cannon. In 1920, William E Willett resided in Center, Hancock, Indiana, USA. In 1930, William E Willett resided in Center, Hancock, Indiana, USA. William E Willett passed away in 1981 in Maxwell, Lincoln County, Nebraska, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1919, William E Willett entered the world in Center, Hancock, Indiana, USA, born to Elda Lane Willett And Sarah Ann Cannon.
  • In 1920, William E Willett resided in Center, Hancock, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1930, William E Willett resided in Center, Hancock, Indiana, USA.
  • William E Willett passed away in 1981 in Maxwell, Lincoln County, Nebraska, United States of America.

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William Willett's Ancestors

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William Willett
1919–1981
Birth Place: Center, Hancock, Indiana, USA
Parents
Elda Lane Willett
1883–1950
Hancock County, Indiana, USA
Sarah (Ann) Cannon
1884–1956
Philadelphia, Indiana, USA
Grandparents
Moses (Alonzo) Cannon
1857–1942
Brandywine, Hancock, Indiana, USA
Martha (Amanda) Micheal
1861–1950
Indiana
Great-Grandparents
Isaac Cannon
1826–1881
Lydia Marsh
1827–1863
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Marsh
1795–1849
Hannah Rigby
1796–1880

William Willett's Timeline

4 Records

1919
14 Oct 1919
Birth of William E Willett in Center, Hancock, Indiana, USA
Center, Hancock, Indiana, USA
1920
1920
Age 1
William E Willett resided here in Center, Hancock, Indiana, USA
Center, Hancock, Indiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 11
William E Willett resided here in Center, Hancock, Indiana, USA
Center, Hancock, Indiana, USA
1981
24 Aug 1981
Age 62
Death of William E Willett in North Platte, Lincoln, Nebraska, USA
North Platte, Lincoln, Nebraska, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Oct 1919
    Event Place: Center, Hancock, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Center, Hancock, Indiana; Roll: T625_436; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 45
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Center, Hancock, Indiana; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0011; FHL microfilm: 2340326
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Center, Hancock, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Center, Hancock, Indiana; Roll: T625_436; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 45

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Center, Hancock, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Center, Hancock, Indiana; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0011; FHL microfilm: 2340326

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Aug 1981
    Event Place: North Platte, Lincoln, Nebraska, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Maxwell, Lincoln County, Nebraska, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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