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Willis William B Hicks 1844–1926 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Mar 1844

Birth Location: Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 27 Feb 1926

Death Location: Madison, Morgan, Georgia, USA

Father: Nathaniel Hicks

Mother: Amanda White

Spouse(s): Lucy Hicks

Children(s): Mary Hicks

In 1844, Willis William B Hicks entered the world in Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA, born to Nathaniel Millard Hicks And Amanda Melvina White. In 1850, Willis William B Hicks was recorded in the census in Sullivan County, Tennessee, United States. In 1850, Willis William B Hicks resided in Division 1, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA. Willis William B Hicks married Elizabeth Hicks, Lucy Thompson Hicks, and had children including Mary E Hicks. Willis William B Hicks passed away in 1926 in Madison, Morgan, Georgia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1844, Willis William B Hicks entered the world in Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA, born to Nathaniel Millard Hicks And Amanda Melvina White.
  • In 1850, Willis William B Hicks was recorded in the census in Sullivan County, Tennessee, United States.
  • In 1850, Willis William B Hicks resided in Division 1, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA.
  • Willis William B Hicks married Elizabeth Hicks, Lucy Thompson Hicks, and had children including Mary E Hicks.
  • Willis William B Hicks passed away in 1926 in Madison, Morgan, Georgia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Nathaniel Hicks
1819–1861
Birth Location: Sullivan County, Tennessee, United States
NH
Amanda White
1820–1915
Birth Location: Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA
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Spouses(s)

Lucy Hicks
1863–
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
LH

Children(s)

Mary Hicks
1888–
Birth Location: Shelby County, Tennessee, USA
MH

Willis Hicks's Ancestors

Self
Willis Hicks
1844–1926
Birth Place: Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA
Parents
Nathaniel Millard Hicks
1819–1861
Sullivan County, Tennessee, United States
Amanda (Melvina) White
1820–1915
Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
William (H) Hicks
1774–1846
Chesterfield County, Virginia, United States
Nancy (Anna) Millard
1778–1846
Washington County, Virginia, United States
Dr (William Ballard White) 2B
1791–1870
Franklin, Virginia, United States
Sarah (Ann Boy 2B) White
1803–1894
Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
Vines Hicks
1755–1817
Elizabeth Hardway
1770–1844
Rev Millard
1741–1798
Elizabeth Hinten
1722–1796
Benjamin 2B
1760–1825
Susan White
1767–1825
Jacob Buch
1752–1833
Mary Drummond
1755–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Captain Hicks
1730–1793
Judith Collier
1730–1822
William Hardway
1723–1792
Martha Manson
1730–1820
Timothy Millard
1702–1764
Ann Prigg
1702–1765
George Jr.
1719–1747
Elizabeth Henton
1726–1767
Benjamin White
1749–1812
Mary Fales
1751–1829
William 2B
1735–1786
Mary 2B
1746–1786
Johannes Boy
1730–1796
William Drummond
1715–1805

Willis Hicks's Descendants

1.
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Willis (William B) Hicks (Mar 1844–27 Feb 1926) m. Lucy (Thompson) Hicks (abt 1863–)
  1. 1. Mary (E) Hicks 1888–

Willis Hicks's Timeline

8 Records

1844
Mar 1844
Birth of Willis William B Hicks in Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA
Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA
1850
1850
Age 6
Willis William B Hicks appeared in census in Sullivan County, Tennessee, United States
Sullivan County, Tennessee, United States
1850
1850
Age 6
Willis William B Hicks resided here in Division 1, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
Division 1, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
1860
1860
Age 16
Willis William B Hicks resided here
None
1886
1886
Age 42
Willis William B Hicks was married
None
1900
1900
Age 56
Willis William B Hicks resided here in Civil District 2, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 2, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
1910
1910
Age 66
Willis William B Hicks resided here in Civil District 2, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 2, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
1926
27 Feb 1926
Age 82
Death of Willis William B Hicks in Madison, Morgan, Georgia, USA
Madison, Morgan, Georgia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Mar 1844
    Event Place: Sullivan County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 2, Shelby, Tennessee; Roll: 1596; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0029; FHL microfilm: 1241596

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1886
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 2, Shelby, Tennessee; Roll: 1596; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0029; FHL microfilm: 1241596

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Sullivan County, Tennessee, United States

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Division 1, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Division 1, Sullivan, Tennessee; Roll: 897; Page: 37b

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 2, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 2, Shelby, Tennessee; Roll: 1596; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0029; FHL microfilm: 1241596

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 2, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 2, Shelby, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1518; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0054; FHL microfilm: 1375531

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Maryland, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934, The National Archives At Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; NAI Title: U.s., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934; NAI Number: T288; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773-2007; Record Group N

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Feb 1926
    Event Place: Madison, Morgan, Georgia, USA
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