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Willis Belcher 1811–1888 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1811

Birth Location: South Carolina, United States

Death Date: 1888

Death Location: Monroe, Tennessee, United States

Father: Jacob Belcher

Mother: Clarinda Clerecy

Spouse(s): Mary Divine, Sarah Smith

Children(s): MARGARET BELCHER

The story of Willis Belcher began in 1811 in South Carolina, United States. In 1862, Willis Belcher resided in Tennessee, USA. Willis Belcher married Mary Divine, Sarah Smith, and had children including Margaret Peggy Jane Belcher. Willis Belcher passed away in 1888 in Monroe, Tennessee, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Willis Belcher began in 1811 in South Carolina, United States.
  • In 1862, Willis Belcher resided in Tennessee, USA.
  • Willis Belcher married Mary Divine, Sarah Smith, and had children including Margaret Peggy Jane Belcher.
  • Willis Belcher passed away in 1888 in Monroe, Tennessee, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jacob Belcher
1788–1865
Birth Location: Amelia, Virginia, United States
JB
Clarinda Clerecy
1789–1860
Birth Location: VA, Monroe, Tennessee, USA
CC

Spouses(s)

Mary Divine
1859–
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
MD
Sarah Smith
1814–1888
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States
SS

Children(s)

MARGARET BELCHER
1856–1926
Birth Location: Madisonville, TN USA
MB

Willis Belcher's Ancestors

Self
Willis Belcher
1811–1888
Birth Place: South Carolina, United States
Parents
Jacob Belcher
1788–1865
Amelia, Virginia, United States
Clarinda Clerecy
1789–1860
VA, Monroe, Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Willis Belcher's Descendants

1.
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Willis Belcher (1811–1888) m. Mary Divine (1859–) m. Sarah Smith (1814–1888)
  1. 1. MARGARET (PEGGY JANE) BELCHER 1856–1926 m. William (Erwin) Tallent 1851–1926
    1. 1. Alice Tallent 1873–
    2. 2. William Tallent 1877–
    3. 3. JACK (FRANK) TALLENT 1889–1984
    4. 4. Sarah (Elizabeth "Sallie") Tallent 1884–1951 m. Joseph (Jefferson) McDowell 1876–1935
      1. 1. Clarence (Mark) McDowell 1898–1970
      2. 2. Howard (French Ardell) McDowell 1912–1972 m. Lorene Adams 1917–1993
      3. 3. Leila (Pearl) McDowell 1902–1972
      4. 4. Hilda (Louise) McDowell 1915–1991 m. David Swaney 1911–1991
        1. 1. Marion (Fincher) Swaney 1942–2007
        2. 2. Doris Swaney 1936–1992
      5. 5. Mildred (Dora Winfred) McDowell 1921–2011 m. Robert Peal 1916–2008
        1. 1. Anita (Marie) Peal 1943–1943
      6. 6. Azzie (M) Shetters 1905– m. John Shetters 1902–1975
        1. 1. Melvin Shetters 1924–1995
        2. 2. Claude (William "Chub") Shetter 1921–1990
      7. 7. Ollie (Marion) McDowell 1924–1981
      8. 8. George (Alve Vernon) McDowell 1918–1989 m. Lillie (Mae) Golliehard 1919–2000
        1. 1. James (R) McDowell 1939–2016
        2. 2. Raymond (Eugene) McDowell 1941–2006
      9. 9. Alvy (Carl) McDowell 1899–1966 m. Grace Means 1898–1980
        1. 1. Katherine (V) McDowell 1924–1986 m. Herman (L) Hale 1923–2003
        2. 2. Alvy (Carl McDowell) Jr 1921–2000
        3. 3. Juanita (V) McDowell 1923–2006 m. Harry (T Hale) Sr 1919–2000
      10. 10. Edna (Mae) McDowell 1908–1995 m. Sallie (E Mc) Dowell 1879– m. H.L. Carmichael 1898–1960
        1. 1. Mary (Jo) Carmichael 1929–1997 m. Willard (Leon "Buck") Wright 1925–1992
        2. 2. Harry (Logan, Jr.) Carmichael 1925–1925
        3. 3. Fredrick (Gordon) Carmichael 1946–2010

Willis Belcher's Timeline

3 Records

1811
1811
Birth of Willis Belcher in South Carolina, United States
South Carolina, United States
1862
1862
Age 51
Willis Belcher resided here in Tennessee, USA
Tennessee, USA
1888
1888
Age 77
Death of Willis Belcher in Monroe, Tennessee, United States
Monroe, Tennessee, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1811
    Event Place: South Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1862
    Event Place: Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S. IRS Tax Assessment Lists

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1888
    Event Place: Monroe, Tennessee, United States
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