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William Jehu Willis 1867–1929 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 Aug 1867

Birth Location: Columbus, Lowndes, Mississippi, USA

Death Date: 26 NOV 1929

Death Location: Epes, Sumter County, Alabama, USA

Father: 4 1846

Mother: 4 1848

Spouse(s): None None

Children(s): Andrew Willis, Maggie Willis

William Jehu Willis was born in 1867 in Columbus, Lowndes, Mississippi, USA, the child of 4 John Price Willis 1846 And 4 Sarah Elizabeth Harlan 1848. In 1870, William Jehu Willis resided in Township 15, Noxubee, Mississippi, United States. In 1880, William Jehu Willis resided in Center Point, Noxubee, Mississippi, USA. William Jehu Willis had children including Andrew Arrington Willis, Maggie Bell Maggie Willis. William Jehu Willis passed away in 1929 in Epes, Sumter County, Alabama, USA.

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Biography

  • William Jehu Willis was born in 1867 in Columbus, Lowndes, Mississippi, USA, the child of 4 John Price Willis 1846 And 4 Sarah Elizabeth Harlan 1848.
  • In 1870, William Jehu Willis resided in Township 15, Noxubee, Mississippi, United States.
  • In 1880, William Jehu Willis resided in Center Point, Noxubee, Mississippi, USA.
  • William Jehu Willis had children including Andrew Arrington Willis, Maggie Bell Maggie Willis.
  • William Jehu Willis passed away in 1929 in Epes, Sumter County, Alabama, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

4 1846
1846–1904
Birth Location: Brookville Mississippi, USA
41
4 1848
1848–1902
Birth Location: Noxubee Co., Mississippi
41

Spouses(s)

None None
1868–1926
Birth Location: Epes, Sumter, Alabama, USA

Children(s)

Andrew Willis
1892–1909
Birth Location: Epes, Sumter, Alabama, USA
AW
Maggie Willis
1890–1983
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
MW

William Willis's Ancestors

Self
William Willis
1867–1929
Birth Place: Columbus, Lowndes, Mississippi, USA
Parents
4 John Price Willis 1846
1846–1904
Brookville Mississippi, USA
4 (Sarah Elizabeth Harlan) 1848
1848–1902
Noxubee Co., Mississippi
Grandparents
5 (William Ramon Willis) 1818
1818–1855
Georgia, USA
5 (Narsissus Virginia Borders) 1828
1828–1850
Minish, Jackson County, Georgia, USA
William (Sims (Jehu)) Harlan
1818–1865
Mt. Pleasant, Maury Co, Tennessee
Mary (Ann C. P.) Hunter
1827–1885
Carroll County, Tennessee
Great-Grandparents
6 1790
1790–1856
6 1790
1790–1821
6 1797
1797–1893
6 1803
1803–1873
1775–1843
6 1777
1777–1839
6 1794
1794–1865
6 1799
1799–1834
2nd-Great-Grandparents
7 1765
1765–1813
Keziah Willis
1775–1852
7 1776
1776–1857
7 1773
1773–1855
7 1764
1764–1828
7 1765
1765–1836
Jehu 1746
1746–1806
Sarah 1746
1746–1805
7 1757
1757–1812
7 1759
1759–1841
8 1745
1745–1815
7 1763
1763–1823
7 1738
1738–1799
7 1744
1744–1824

William Willis's Descendants

1.
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William (Jehu) Willis (30 Aug 1867–26 NOV 1929) m. (14 Aug 1868–FEB 1926)
  1. 1. Andrew (Arrington) Willis 1892–1909
  2. 2. Maggie (Bell "Maggie") Willis 1890–1983 m. Otus (Martin) Cathey 1884–1941
    1. 1. Lona (Lorena) Cathey 1909–2000 m. John (Francis) Almond 1906–1986
    2. 2. Margaret (Willis) Cathey 1912–1996 m. William (Sherwood Jr Pape) 1912 1912–1993

William Willis's Timeline

13 Records

1867
30 Aug 1867
Birth of William Jehu Willis in Columbus, Lowndes, Mississippi, USA
Columbus, Lowndes, Mississippi, USA
1870
1870
Age 3
William Jehu Willis resided here in Township 15, Noxubee, Mississippi, United States
Township 15, Noxubee, Mississippi, United States
1880
1880
Age 13
William Jehu Willis resided here in Center Point, Noxubee, Mississippi, USA
Center Point, Noxubee, Mississippi, USA
1897
1897
Age 30
William Jehu Willis resided here in Birmingham, Alabama, USA
Birmingham, Alabama, USA
1900
1900
Age 33
William Jehu Willis resided here in Birmingham Ward 8, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Birmingham Ward 8, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
1902
1902
Age 35
William Jehu Willis resided here in Birmingham, Alabama, USA
Birmingham, Alabama, USA
1903
1903
Age 36
William Jehu Willis resided here in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
1910
1910
Age 43
William Jehu Willis resided here in Jones Bluff, Sumter, Alabama, USA
Jones Bluff, Sumter, Alabama, USA
1920
1920
Age 53
William Jehu Willis resided here in Jones Bluff, Sumter, Alabama, USA
Jones Bluff, Sumter, Alabama, USA
1929
25 Nov 1929
Age 62
Death of William Jehu Willis in Epes, Sumter County, Alabama, USA
Epes, Sumter County, Alabama, USA
1929
24 Nov 1929
Age 62
Death of William Jehu Willis in Epes, Sumter Co., AL
Epes, Sumter Co., AL
1929
26 NOV 1929
Age 62
Burial of William Jehu Willis in Epes, Sumter County, Alabama, USA
Epes, Sumter County, Alabama, USA
1929
11 Nov 1929
Age 62
William Jehu Willis - Probate in Sumter, Alabama, USA
Sumter, Alabama, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 Aug 1867
    Event Place: Columbus, Lowndes, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Jones Bluff, Sumter, Alabama; Roll: T625_41; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 89; Image: 308
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Center Point, Noxubee, Mississippi; Roll: 660; Family History Film: 1254660; Page: 104B; Enumeration District: 028; Image: 0068
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 15, Noxubee, Mississippi; Roll: M593_743; Page: 126A; Image: 255; Family History Library Film: 552242
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Birmingham Ward 8, Jefferson, Alabama; Roll: 23; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0155; FHL microfilm: 1240023
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Jones Bluff, Sumter, Alabama; Roll: T624_33; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0124; FHL microfilm: 1374046
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] North America, Family Histories, Book Title: History and Genealogy of the Harlan Family : and particularly of the descendants of George and Michael Harlan : who settled in Chester County, Pennsylvania, 1687 : Volume 1
    [9] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Sumter County Journal; Publication Date: 28 Nov 1929; Publication Place: York, Alabama, United States of America; ,0.42872813,0.50221354,0.609659
    [10] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Birmingham Ward 8, Jefferson, Alabama; Roll: 23; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0155; FHL microfilm: 1240023
    [11] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Jones Bluff, Sumter, Alabama; Roll: T624_33; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0124; FHL microfilm: 1374046
    [12] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Jones Bluff, Sumter, Alabama; Roll: T625_41; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 89; Image: 308
    [13] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Center Point, Noxubee, Mississippi; Roll: 660; Family History Film: 1254660; Page: 104B; Enumeration District: 028; Image: 0068
    [14] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 15, Noxubee, Mississippi; Roll: M593_743; Page: 126A; Image: 255; Family History Library Film: 552242

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Township 15, Noxubee, Mississippi, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 15, Noxubee, Mississippi; Roll: M593_743; Page: 126A; Image: 255; Family History Library Film: 552242
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 15, Noxubee, Mississippi; Roll: M593_743; Page: 126A; Image: 255; Family History Library Film: 552242

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Center Point, Noxubee, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Center Point, Noxubee, Mississippi; Roll: 660; Family History Film: 1254660; Page: 104B; Enumeration District: 028; Image: 0068
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Center Point, Noxubee, Mississippi; Roll: 660; Family History Film: 1254660; Page: 104B; Enumeration District: 028; Image: 0068

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1897
    Event Place: Birmingham, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Birmingham Ward 8, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Birmingham Ward 8, Jefferson, Alabama; Roll: 23; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0155; FHL microfilm: 1240023
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Birmingham Ward 8, Jefferson, Alabama; Roll: 23; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0155; FHL microfilm: 1240023

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1902
    Event Place: Birmingham, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1903
    Event Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
    [2] U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Jones Bluff, Sumter, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Jones Bluff, Sumter, Alabama; Roll: T624_33; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0124; FHL microfilm: 1374046
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Jones Bluff, Sumter, Alabama; Roll: T624_33; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0124; FHL microfilm: 1374046

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Jones Bluff, Sumter, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Jones Bluff, Sumter, Alabama; Roll: T625_41; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 89; Image: 308
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Jones Bluff, Sumter, Alabama; Roll: T625_41; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 89; Image: 308

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 25 Nov 1929
    Event Place: Epes, Sumter County, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, William Jehu Willis 25 Nov 1929

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 28 Nov 1929
    Event Place: York, Alabama
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Sumter County Journal - 28 Nov 1929 - Page 1, 28 Nov 1929

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Epes, Ala
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Sumter County Journal; Publication Date: 28 Nov 1929; Publication Place: York, Alabama, United States of America; ,0.42872813,0.50221354,0.609659

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Nov 1929
    Event Place: Epes, Sumter County, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, Wills and Probate Records, Will Books, 1828-1938; Author: Alabama. Probate Court (Sumter County); Probate Place: Sumter, Alabama
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Sumter County Journal; Publication Date: 28 Nov 1929; Publication Place: York, Alabama, United States of America; ,0.42872813,0.50221354,0.609659

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Nov 1929
    Event Place: Epes, Sumter Co., AL
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] Alabama Deaths, 1908-59
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Alabama Deaths, 1908-59

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 26 NOV 1929
    Event Place: Epes, Sumter County, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 11 Nov 1929
    Event Place: Sumter, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: Alabama, Wills and Probate Records, Will Books, 1828-1938; Author: Alabama. Probate Court (Sumter County); Probate Place: Sumter, Alabama
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