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Willis Rhodes 1803–1864 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 Feb 1803

Birth Location: North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 2 Nov 1864

Death Location: Cold Springs, Texas, United States

Father: Bunion Rhodes

Mother: Unknown None

Spouse(s): Masa Gill, Mary Moseley

Children(s): Ann Rhodes, Martha Rhodes, Newton Rhodes, Samuel Rhodes, Susan Rhodes, Arnold Rhodes, Myriam Rhodes, Sarah Rhodes, Jane Rhodes, John Rhodes

In 1803, Willis Rhodes entered the world in North Carolina, United States, born to Bunion Bunyan Rhodes And Unknown. In 1830, Willis Rhodes resided in Little River, Wake, North Carolina. In 1840, Willis Rhodes resided in District 678, Muscogee, Georgia, USA. Willis Rhodes married Mary Jane Molly Moseley, Masa Gill, and had children including Ann Rhodes, Arnold Rhodes, Jane Ann Rhodes, John Bunyan Rhodes, Martha Angeline Rhodes, Myriam Ella Rhodes, Newton H Rhodes, Samuel Jasper Rhodes, Sarah Ann Rhodes, Susan Rhodes. Willis Rhodes passed away in 1864 in Cold Springs, Texas, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1803, Willis Rhodes entered the world in North Carolina, United States, born to Bunion Bunyan Rhodes And Unknown.
  • In 1830, Willis Rhodes resided in Little River, Wake, North Carolina.
  • In 1840, Willis Rhodes resided in District 678, Muscogee, Georgia, USA.
  • Willis Rhodes married Mary Jane Molly Moseley, Masa Gill, and had children including Ann Rhodes, Arnold Rhodes, Jane Ann Rhodes, John Bunyan Rhodes, Martha Angeline Rhodes, Myriam Ella Rhodes, Newton H Rhodes, Samuel Jasper Rhodes, Sarah Ann Rhodes, Susan Rhodes.
  • Willis Rhodes passed away in 1864 in Cold Springs, Texas, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Bunion Rhodes
1780–
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
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Unknown None
1780–1839
Birth Location: –
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Spouses(s)

Masa Gill
1805–1830
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
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Mary Moseley
1806–1877
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
MM

Children(s)

Ann Rhodes
1846–1926
Birth Location: Alabama, United States
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Martha Rhodes
1846–1925
Birth Location: Alabama, United States
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Newton Rhodes
1842–1907
Birth Location: Alabama, United States
NR
Samuel Rhodes
1839–1925
Birth Location: Georgia, United States
SR
Susan Rhodes
1837–1905
Birth Location: Georgia, United States
SR
Arnold Rhodes
1835–1887
Birth Location: Georgia, United States
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Myriam Rhodes
1830–1830
Birth Location: Muscogee, Georgia, United States
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Sarah Rhodes
1829–1865
Birth Location: Georgia, United States
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Jane Rhodes
1824–
Birth Location: Georgia, United States
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John Rhodes
1826–1896
Birth Location: Georgia, United States
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Willis Rhodes's Ancestors

Self
Willis Rhodes
1803–1864
Birth Place: North Carolina, United States
Parents
Bunion Bunyan Rhodes
1780–
North Carolina, United States
Unknown
1780–1839
Grandparents
Unknown Rhodes
1740–
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Willis Rhodes's Descendants

1.
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Willis Rhodes (5 Feb 1803–2 Nov 1864) m. Masa Gill (1 Jun 1805–1830) m. Mary (Jane Molly) Moseley (1 Feb 1806–12 Feb 1877)
  1. 1. Ann Rhodes 1846–1926
  2. 2. Martha (Angeline) Rhodes 1846–1925 m. John (Taylor) Bennett 1814–1882
    1. 1. William (Willis Arnold) Bennett 1876–1945
    2. 2. Clara (Elizabeth) Bennett 1872–1959
    3. 3. Eliza (Ann) Bennett 1869–1949
    4. 4. Malsey Bennett 1867–1867
    5. 5. Katie Bennett 1864–1944
  3. 3. Newton (H) Rhodes 1842–1907
  4. 4. Samuel (Jasper) Rhodes 1839–1925 m. Sarah J. 1850–
  5. 5. Susan Rhodes 1837–1905
  6. 6. Arnold Rhodes 1835–1887
  7. 7. Myriam (Ella) Rhodes 1830–1830
  8. 8. Sarah (Ann) Rhodes 1829–1865
  9. 9. Jane (Ann) Rhodes 1824–
  10. 10. John (Bunyan) Rhodes 1826–1896 m. Mary (Ann Luvina) McDearmont 1841–1897
    1. 1. Joseph (Lou) Rhodes 1861–1868
    2. 2. Luvinia Rhodes 1874–1880
    3. 3. Leupelia Rhodes 1875–1880
    4. 4. Sarah (Jane) Rhodes 1858–1862
    5. 5. Cordelia Rhodes 1878–1970 m. Edwin (W) Dedmon 1875–
      1. 1. Leona (C) Dedmon 1909–
      2. 2. Joseph (A) Dedmon 1903–
      3. 3. George (D) Dedmon 1899–1983
      4. 4. Henry (A) Dedmon 1896–
    6. 6. Nela Rhodes 1884–1887
    7. 7. James (Edward) Rhodes 1865–1866
    8. 8. Mollie (Normie) Rhodes 1871–1873
    9. 9. Andrew (Jackson) Rhodes 1873–1873
    10. 10. John (Willis) Rhodes 1863– m. Margaret (Leanne) McGuire 1858–1915
      1. 1. Pearl Rhodes 1900–
      2. 2. Willie (J) Howe 1882–1930 m. Hattie Howe 1892–
        1. 1. Ruth Howe 1924–
        2. 2. Thedora Howe 1918–
        3. 3. Marie Howe 1915–
        4. 4. Eula (D) Howe 1913–
        5. 5. Alvis (Gaston) Howe 1910–1964
      3. 3. Mark Howe 1879–1891
    11. 11. Della (May) Rhodes 1881–1917 m. Roscoe (Leon) Wilkerson 1873–1917
      1. 1. Audie (Taft) Wilkerson 1908–
      2. 2. Ruby (Lena) Wilkerson 1907–1969
      3. 3. Dewey (Roosevelt) Wilkerson 1905–1968 m. Lorene (Arlina) Graham 1902–
        1. 1. Dewey (S) Wilkerson 1921–
      4. 4. Delia (Grace Bessie) Wilkerson 1903–1966
      5. 5. Victor Wilkerson 1907–
      6. 6. Vester (Maggie Virgie) Wilkerson 1902–1971
    12. 12. Margaret (Ann) Rhodes 1869–1874
    13. 13. Beulah (Lola) Rhodes 1875–1882
    14. 14. Paul Rhodes 1876–1899
    15. 15. Clara Rhodes 1883–
    16. 16. Robert (Lee) Rhodes 1873–1873
    17. 17. Thomas (Jefferson) Rhodes 1867–1912 m. Mary (Ella) McGuire 1875–1930
      1. 1. Alvin (Henry) Rhodes 1897–1897
      2. 2. Bert (Bunyon) Rhodes 1893–1944 m. Ethel (Lucille) Cates 1897–1977
        1. 1. Willie (Augustine) Rhodes 1921–2006 m. Phil (T) Vosquez 1917– m. Kenneth (Leroy) Koontz 1922–2004 m. Benonia (Bennie Giles) James 1920–1971 m. Voaid (Thomas) Mitchell 1921–1992
        2. 2. Lillian (Maomi) Rhodes 1926–2004 m. Paul (Ray) Thompson 1936–1982 m. John (Clebourne) Fauvor 1923–1996
        3. 3. Dorothy (Fairy Brue Fay) Rhodes 1917–2002 m. Richard (Lloyd Townsend Dick) Barbee 1913–2005
        4. 4. Mary (Bonnie Jean) Rhodes 1924–1993 m. Donald (Ray) Morlock 1934–2008 m. Richard (Lee) Morris 1927–2008 m. Russell (Neil) Gilbertson 1925–1995 m. Tomas (Tommy Lagmay) Darapiza 1911–1981
        5. 5. Minnie (Larue) Rhodes 1919–1924
        6. 6. Betty (Lou) Rhodes 1929–2014 m. Kenneth (Lyle) Summers 1933–1996 m. Larry (Leroy) Gilbertson 1927–2000 m. Rufus (Sequoyah) Guthrie 1928–2008
      3. 3. Thelma Rhodes 1906–1906
      4. 4. Jewel (Ethelyn) Rhodes 1904–1953 m. John (Quincy) Coley 1894–1945 m. John (Elbert Wills) Means 1895–1994
        1. 1. Johnnie (Mae) Coley 1924–1986 m. Ocie (Ernest) Gilbert 1920–1969
        2. 2. Edna (Hart) Coley 1925–1971 m. Virgil (Ladale) Gilbert 1922–1984
        3. 3. Mary (Ellen) Coley 1926–2012 m. Jack (Thomas) Lancaster 1919–2014
        4. 4. Tommie Coley 1928–2012
        5. 5. Eddie (E) Means 1940–1940
      5. 5. Frank (James) Rhodes 1895–1916
      6. 6. Herbert (Armond) Rhodes 1891–1962 m. Dooma Bell 1897–1960
        1. 1. Joan Rhodes 1931–2008 m. Samuel (Randal) Lord 1930–1984
        2. 2. Ruby (Loretta) Rhodes 1923–1988 m. Hemington 1920–
        3. 3. James (Armond) Rhodes 1927–1980
        4. 4. Thelma (L) Rhodes 1921–
        5. 5. Herbert (Joyce) Rhodes 1925–
      7. 7. Velma Rhodes 1906–1906
      8. 8. Blanch (Mae) Rhodes 1902–1990 m. Ernest (Goobe) Hawkins 1894–1978
        1. 1. Guella Groves 1922–
        2. 2. Ferria Hawkins 1914–
      9. 9. Jessie (Pearl) Rhodes 1900–1973 m. Edward (Alec) Tippett 1896–1963
        1. 1. Freddie (Lee) Tippett 1930–2004
        2. 2. Juanita (Pearl) Tippett 1926–1995
        3. 3. Samuel (Edward) Tippett 1925–1925
        4. 4. Charles (Willis) Tippett 1921–2000
        5. 5. Henri (Ella) Tippett 1919–1981
        6. 6. Ethel (Louise) Tippett 1917–1918

Willis Rhodes's Timeline

6 Records

1803
5 Feb 1803
Birth of Willis Rhodes in North Carolina, United States
North Carolina, United States
1830
1830
Age 27
Willis Rhodes resided here in Little River, Wake, North Carolina
Little River, Wake, North Carolina
1840
1 June 1840
Age 37
Willis Rhodes resided here in District 678, Muscogee, Georgia, USA
District 678, Muscogee, Georgia, USA
1850
1850
Age 47
Willis Rhodes resided here in Panola, Texas
Panola, Texas
1860
1860
Age 57
Willis Rhodes resided here in Beat 8, Panola, Texas
Beat 8, Panola, Texas
1864
2 Nov 1864
Age 61
Death of Willis Rhodes in Cold Springs, Texas, United States
Cold Springs, Texas, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Feb 1803
    Event Place: North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: , Panola, Texas; Roll: M432_913; Page: 160A; Image: .
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Beat 8, Panola, Texas; Roll: M653_1302; Page: 394; Image: 305.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Beat 8, Panola, Texas
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Beat 8, Panola, Texas; Roll: M653_1302; Page: 394; Image: 305.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Panola, Texas
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: , Panola, Texas; Roll: M432_913; Page: 160A; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Little River, Wake, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Little River, Wake, North Carolina; Roll: 125; Page: 428.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1840
    Event Place: District 678, Muscogee, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: , Muscogee, Georgia; Roll: 47; Page: 309.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Nov 1864
    Event Place: Cold Springs, Texas, United States
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