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Willis Ellis Sr Lewis 1807–1882 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 Dec 1807

Birth Location: Vanleer, Dickson, Tennessee, United States,

Death Date: 2 May 1882

Death Location: Kent, Texas, United States

Father: William Lewis

Mother: Mary Parker

Spouse(s): Lucretia Dixon

Children(s): Fesley Lewis, Willis Lewis, Eliza Lewis, James Lewis, Caroline Lewis, Washington Lewis, Tennessee Lewis, George Lewis

In 1807, Willis Ellis Sr Lewis entered the world in Vanleer, Dickson, Tennessee, United States,, born to William W Lewis And Mary Parker. In 1830, Willis Ellis Sr Lewis resided in Hardeman, Tennessee, United States. In 1840, Willis Ellis Sr Lewis resided in Dickson, Tennessee, United States. Willis Ellis Sr Lewis married Lucretia Dixon, and had children including Caroline Lewis, Eliza Jane Lewis, Fesley Lewis, George Thomas Lewis, James Knox Polk Lewis, Tennessee Dickson Lewis, Washington Lafayette Fate Lewis, Willis Ellis Bud Lewis. Willis Ellis Sr Lewis passed away in 1882 in Kent, Texas, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1807, Willis Ellis Sr Lewis entered the world in Vanleer, Dickson, Tennessee, United States,, born to William W Lewis And Mary Parker.
  • In 1830, Willis Ellis Sr Lewis resided in Hardeman, Tennessee, United States.
  • In 1840, Willis Ellis Sr Lewis resided in Dickson, Tennessee, United States.
  • Willis Ellis Sr Lewis married Lucretia Dixon, and had children including Caroline Lewis, Eliza Jane Lewis, Fesley Lewis, George Thomas Lewis, James Knox Polk Lewis, Tennessee Dickson Lewis, Washington Lafayette Fate Lewis, Willis Ellis Bud Lewis.
  • Willis Ellis Sr Lewis passed away in 1882 in Kent, Texas, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Lewis
1782–1854
Birth Location: SC, North Carolina, United States
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Mary Parker
1792–1864
Birth Location: Montgomery, Tennessee, United States
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Spouses(s)

Lucretia Dixon
1811–1883
Birth Location: Missouri, United States
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Children(s)

Fesley Lewis
1811–
Birth Location: Dickson, Dickson, Tennessee, United States
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Willis Lewis
1832–1917
Birth Location: Dickson, Tennessee, United States
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Eliza Lewis
1835–1899
Birth Location: –
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James Lewis
1840–1900
Birth Location: –
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Caroline Lewis
1845–1938
Birth Location: –
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Washington Lewis
1848–1927
Birth Location: –
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Tennessee Lewis
1853–1932
Birth Location: Dickson, Dickson, Tennessee, United States
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George Lewis
1840–1896
Birth Location: ,Christian,Kentucky,USA
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Willis Lewis's Ancestors

Self
Willis Lewis
1807–1882
Birth Place: Vanleer, Dickson, Tennessee, United States,
Parents
William W Lewis
1782–1854
SC, North Carolina, United States
Mary Parker
1792–1864
Montgomery, Tennessee, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Willis Lewis's Descendants

1.
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Willis (Ellis Sr) Lewis (6 Dec 1807–2 May 1882) m. Lucretia Dixon (8 Feb 1811–18 Dec 1883)
  1. 1. Fesley Lewis 1811–
  2. 2. Willis (Ellis Bud) Lewis 1832–1917
  3. 3. Eliza (Jane) Lewis 1835–1899
  4. 4. James (Knox Polk) Lewis 1840–1900
  5. 5. Caroline Lewis 1845–1938
  6. 6. Washington (Lafayette FATE) Lewis 1848–1927
  7. 7. Tennessee (Dickson) Lewis 1853–1932
  8. 8. George (Thomas) Lewis 1840–1896 m. Sophronia (Jane) Craig 1845–1896
    1. 1. Willis (R) Lewis 1863–
    2. 2. Cordelia Lewis 1865–1949
    3. 3. George (Washington) Lewis 1867–1944 m. Lon (S) Lewis 1883– m. Mary (Lee) Fowler –1968
      1. 1. Emma Lewis 1902–
      2. 2. Clara (B) Lewis 1906–
      3. 3. Lora (Thomas) Lewis 1909–
      4. 4. Roy (Gilmore) Lewis 1913–1991
      5. 5. Warna Lewis 1918–1999
      6. 6. Lula Lewis 1892–
      7. 7. Lena Lewis 1896–
      8. 8. Robert Lewis 1896–
      9. 9. Ethel Lewis 1899–
      10. 10. George Lewis 1899–
      11. 11. George (Omer) Lewis 1900– m. Fronnie Lewis 1880– m. Mary (Maria) Powell 1899–1980
        1. 1. George Lewis 1935–2001
      12. 12. Edgar Lewis 1900–
      13. 13. Emma Lewis 1902–1968
      14. 14. Sylvia Lewis 1903–
      15. 15. Warner (Jefferson) Lewis 1918–1999
    4. 4. Robert (Lee) Lewis 1869–1948
    5. 5. James (Ellis) Lewis 1870–
    6. 6. Benjamin (Franklin) Lewis 1873–1942
    7. 7. William (G) Lewis 1876–
    8. 8. Cave (Johnson) Lewis 1876–
    9. 9. Fessy (Anne) Lewis 1879–1965
    10. 10. Charlie (V) Lewis 1881–1954
    11. 11. Nannie Lewis 1883–1884
    12. 12. Rosie Lewis 1886–1949
    13. 13. Thomas Lewis 1890–1966
    14. 14. Thomas (W) Lewis 1892–1944 m. Ellen Crandle 1885– m. Bettie Speakman 1896–1979
      1. 1. Willard (Russell) Lewis 1924–2000 m. Helen (Ruth Holloway) Lewis 1927–2013
        1. 1. Willard (Lewis) Sr 1948–2018
        2. 2. Willard (Lewis) Sr 1948–2018
      2. 2. Alvin (York) Lewis 1921–2003 m. Edith Speakmon 1926–2015
        1. 1. Willard (David) Lewis 1945–1992
      3. 3. Margie Lewis 1922–
      4. 4. Thomas (L) Lewis 1920–
      5. 5. Lucille Lewis 1920–
      6. 6. James (Leonard) Lewis 1919–1919
      7. 7. Georgia (Perry) Lewis 1917–1985 m. Clifton (Ray) Durham 1910–1982
        1. 1. Clifton (Ray) Durham 1939–2004
        2. 2. John (Wayne) Durham 1947–2004
        3. 3. Sue (Katherine) Durham 1934–1996
        4. 4. Willard (Harold) Durham 1943–2015
        5. 5. James (E.) Durham 1948–2021
        6. 6. Clifton (Ray Durham) Jr. 1939–2004
        7. 7. Beulah Durham 1944–2013
      8. 8. Ella (Mae) Lewis 1914–1976 m. Melvin Sexton 1907–1974 m. Avery (Herschel) Stewert 1907–1970
        1. 1. Betty (Jean) Sexton 1933– m. Robert (Darwin) Trusty 1922–1974
        2. 2. Bud Sexton 1935–2005 m. Theresa (Marie) Wojciechowski 1934–2003
        3. 3. Chlotine Sexton 1936–1999
      9. 9. Harold (Hamilton) Hughes 1936–2021
      10. 10. Cora (Lee) Lewis 1916–1950 m. Jessy (Alton) Thomas 1906– m. Henry (Albert) Head 1915– m. Walter Russel 1894–1939
        1. 1. Thomas (Albert) Head 1939–1941
        2. 2. Margaret (Lucille) Russell 1934–2024 m. Laymon (Alen (Aillan Layman Speakman)) Speakmon 1930–2013

Willis Lewis's Timeline

6 Records

1807
6 Dec 1807
Birth of Willis Ellis Sr Lewis in Vanleer, Dickson, Tennessee, United States,
Vanleer, Dickson, Tennessee, United States,
1830
1830
Age 23
Willis Ellis Sr Lewis resided here in Hardeman, Tennessee, United States
Hardeman, Tennessee, United States
1840
1840
Age 33
Willis Ellis Sr Lewis resided here in Dickson, Tennessee, United States
Dickson, Tennessee, United States
1850
1850
Age 43
Willis Ellis Sr Lewis resided here in Middle District, Dickson, Tennessee
Middle District, Dickson, Tennessee
1880
1880
Age 73
Willis Ellis Sr Lewis resided here in District 9, Dickson, Tennessee, United States
District 9, Dickson, Tennessee, United States
1882
2 May 1882
Age 75
Death of Willis Ellis Sr Lewis in Kent, Texas, United States
Kent, Texas, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 Dec 1807
    Event Place: Vanleer, Dickson, Tennessee, United States,
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 9, Dickson, Tennessee; Roll: 1252; Family History Film: 1255252; Page: 368C; Enumeration District: 38; Image: .
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Middle District, Dickson, Tennessee; Roll: M432_876; Page: 156A; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Hardeman, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: , Hardeman, Tennessee; Roll: ; Page: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Dickson, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: , Dickson, Tennessee; Roll: ; Page: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Middle District, Dickson, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Middle District, Dickson, Tennessee; Roll: M432_876; Page: 156A; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 9, Dickson, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 9, Dickson, Tennessee; Roll: 1252; Family History Film: 1255252; Page: 368C; Enumeration District: 38; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 May 1882
    Event Place: Kent, Texas, United States
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