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Willis John Head 1809–1874 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 November 1809

Birth Location: Georgia

Death Date: 18 January 1874

Death Location: Perry, Taylor County, Florida, USA

Father: Thomas Head

Mother: Rebecca Haddaway

Spouse(s): Julia Bassett

Children(s): Maryann Head

The story of Willis John Head began in 1809 in Georgia. In 1860, Willis John Head resided in District 2, Taylor, Florida. In 1870, Willis John Head resided in Township 10, Taylor, Florida, USA. Willis John Head married Julia Ann Bassett, and had children including Maryann Hastline Head. Willis John Head passed away in 1874 in Perry, Taylor County, Florida, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Willis John Head began in 1809 in Georgia.
  • In 1860, Willis John Head resided in District 2, Taylor, Florida.
  • In 1870, Willis John Head resided in Township 10, Taylor, Florida, USA.
  • Willis John Head married Julia Ann Bassett, and had children including Maryann Hastline Head.
  • Willis John Head passed away in 1874 in Perry, Taylor County, Florida, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Head
1787–1836
Birth Location: Orange, Virginia, United States
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Rebecca Haddaway
1787–1840
Birth Location: –
RH

Spouses(s)

Julia Bassett
1817–1880
Birth Location: –
JB

Children(s)

Maryann Head
1840–1872
Birth Location: Georgia
MH

Willis Head's Ancestors

Self
Willis Head
1809–1874
Birth Place: Georgia
Parents
Thomas Head
1787–1836
Orange, Virginia, United States
Rebecca Haddaway
1787–1840
Grandparents
William Head
1761–1821
Culpepper, Van Buren, Virginia, United States
Margaret (Peggy) Kirtley
1765–1807
Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, United States
Thomas Haddaway
1761–1813
Virginia, United States
Lavinia Morris
1761–1842
Maryland, United States
Great-Grandparents
Capt Head
1731–1803
Martha Sharman
1734–1821
Thomas Sr
1724–1799
Judith CALLOWAY
1736–1774
Thomas Hadaway
1730–1818
Elizabeth Evenden
1730–1798
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Henry HEAD
1695–1765
Frances SPENCE
1695–1772
William Sharman
1702–1774
Lucy Marshall
1710–1771
Capt. Jr.
1690–1763
Margaret Roberts
1698–1781
John Hadaway
1702–1742

Willis Head's Descendants

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Willis (John) Head (19 November 1809–18 January 1874) m. Julia (Ann) Bassett (1817–1880)
  1. 1. Maryann (Hastline) Head 1840–1872 m. Edward (Frankin) Ezell 1836–
    1. 1. John Ezell 1865–1897 m. Julia Thigpen 1860–1938
      1. 1. Evelyn Hedgecock 1890–1966 m. David (S.) Silas 1887–1961 m. David (S) Silas 1887–1967
        1. 1. Maude (Pauline) Bearden 1910–1985
        2. 2. Clara Silas 1908–
      2. 2. Cornalis Ezell 1894–1929
        1. 1. Juanita Ezell 1926–1991
      3. 3. William (Odem) Ezell 1898–1960 m. Thelma Drymon 1904– m. Elizabeth Pierce 1904–1980 m. RUBY (M) McBride 1906–1995
        1. 1. Willie 1936–2007
        2. 2. Roy Ezell 1945–2024
        3. 3. Robert (William) Ezell 1928–2014
      4. 4. Raiford (c) Ezell 1895–1950 m. Evelyn (Margaret) Boyette 1914–1974
    2. 2. Jocob (A) Ezell 1865–
    3. 3. Martha (C) Ezell 1864– m. Mason (James) Howell 1842–1914
      1. 1. Lillie (Cornelia) Howell 1885–1951
      2. 2. Della Howell 1886–
      3. 3. Henry (Frank) Howell 1885–
      4. 4. Snowden Howell 1888–
    4. 4. Perry (Lee \ paralee"l) Ezell 1865–1930

Willis Head's Timeline

4 Records

1809
19 November 1809
Birth of Willis John Head in Georgia
Georgia
1860
1860
Age 51
Willis John Head resided here in District 2, Taylor, Florida
District 2, Taylor, Florida
1870
1870
Age 61
Willis John Head resided here in Township 10, Taylor, Florida, USA
Township 10, Taylor, Florida, USA
1874
18 January 1874
Age 65
Death of Willis John Head in Perry, Taylor County, Florida, USA
Perry, Taylor County, Florida, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 November 1809
    Event Place: Georgia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 10, Taylor, Florida; Roll: M593_133; Page: 726B; Image: 240191; Family History Library Film: 545632
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 2, Taylor, Florida; Roll: M653_109; Page: 836; Family History Library Film: 803109
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Web: Florida, Find A Grave Index, 1800-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 2, Taylor, Florida
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 2, Taylor, Florida; Roll: M653_109; Page: 836; Family History Library Film: 803109

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Township 10, Taylor, Florida, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 10, Taylor, Florida; Roll: M593_133; Page: 726B; Image: 240191; Family History Library Film: 545632

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 January 1874
    Event Place: Perry, Taylor County, Florida, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Florida, Find A Grave Index, 1800-2012

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Perry, Taylor County, Florida, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Florida, Find A Grave Index, 1800-2012
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