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Willis Alfred Tillman 1845 – 1911 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 May 1845

Birth Location: Mississippi, United States

Death Date: 8 Jul 1911

Death Location: Tillmans Corner, Mobile County, Alabama, United States of America

Father: John Tillman

Mother: Lydia Berry

Spouse(s): Mary Clark, Emily Macon

Children(s): Mandalia Tillman, Rufus Tillman, James Tillman, Willis Tillman, Sarah Tillman, Mary Tillman, Claude Tillman

Willis Alfred Tillman Sr. was born in 1845 in Mississippi, United States, the child of John Tillman and Lydia Elisheba Berry. In 1850, Willis Alfred Tillman Sr. resided in Mobile, Alabama. Willis Alfred Tillman Sr. married Mary Lovenia TILLMAN Clark, Emily Artemise Macon, and had children including Mandalia Amanda Missouri "Mina" Tillman, Rufus Joseph Tillman, James Madison Tillman, Willis Alfred Tillman, Sarah Elishabe l Elizabeth WILKINSON Tillman, Mary Lovinia MADER Tillman, Claude Thomas Tillman. Willis Alfred Tillman Sr. passed away in 1911 in Tillmans Corner, Mobile County, Alabama, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Willis Alfred Tillman Sr. was born in 1845 in Mississippi, United States, the child of John Tillman and Lydia Elisheba Berry.
  • In 1850, Willis Alfred Tillman Sr. resided in Mobile, Alabama.
  • Willis Alfred Tillman Sr. married Mary Lovenia TILLMAN Clark, Emily Artemise Macon, and had children including Mandalia Amanda Missouri "Mina" Tillman, Rufus Joseph Tillman, James Madison Tillman, Willis Alfred Tillman, Sarah Elishabe l Elizabeth WILKINSON Tillman, Mary Lovinia MADER Tillman, Claude Thomas Tillman.
  • Willis Alfred Tillman Sr. passed away in 1911 in Tillmans Corner, Mobile County, Alabama, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Tillman
1815 – 1875
Birth Location: Yalobusha, Mississippi, United States
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Lydia Berry
1824 – 1910
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
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Spouses(s)

Mary Clark
1852 – 1897
Birth Location: St Elmo, Mobile, Alabama, United States
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Emily Macon
1876 – 1955
Birth Location: Alabama, United States
EM

Children(s)

Mandalia Tillman
1872 – 1949
Birth Location: St. Elmo, Mobile, Alabama
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Rufus Tillman
1874 – 1970
Birth Location: Pascagoula, Jackson, Mississippi, USA
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James Tillman
1876 – 1960
Birth Location: , , Alabama, USA
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Willis Tillman
1878 – 1967
Birth Location: Pascagoola, Mississippi
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Sarah Tillman
1880 – 1900
Birth Location: Alabama
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Mary Tillman
1883 – 1968
Birth Location: Mississippi
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Claude Tillman
1892 – 1967
Birth Location: Alabama
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Willis Tillman's Ancestors

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Willis Tillman
1845 – 1911
Birth Place: Mississippi, United States
Parents
John Tillman
1815 – 1875
Yalobusha, Mississippi, United States
Lydia (Elisheba) Berry
1824 – 1910
Virginia, United States
Grandparents
James (A) Tillman
1778 – 1860
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Eleanor Riddle
1778 – 1845
Hancock County, Georgia
Great-Grandparents
James Tillman
1778 – 1854
Faitha Ellison
1780 – 1816
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Tillman
1752 – 1799
Martha Lumpkin
1760 – 1821
Ellison
1760 –

Willis Tillman's Descendants

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Willis (Alfred) Tillman (29 May 1845 – 8 Jul 1911) m. Mary (Lovenia TILLMAN) Clark (13 Dec 1852 – 13 Apr 1897) m. Emily (Artemise) Macon (1876 – 25 Dec 1955)
  1. 1. Mandalia (Amanda Missouri "Mina") Tillman (7 May 1872 – 24 Jun 1949) m. Thomas (Hartwell) Bridges (21 Jul 1872 – 15 Jun 1966) m. George Davis (1857 – 21 Jun 1897) m. John (Nicholas) Day (20 Nov 1868 – 16 Jun 1944)
    1. 1. Milon (Murdoch) Bridges (Aug 1889 – 1 Jan 1968) m. Rosa (Elizabeth) Bright
    2. 2. George (W) Bridges (abt 1902 – )
    3. 3. Willie Davis (Jul 1892 – )
    4. 4. Charles Davis (20 Aug 1897 – 3 Feb 1970)
    5. 5. William Day (Jul 1894 – )
    6. 6. Charley (Madison) Day (20 Aug 1897 – )
    7. 7. Anita (Grace) Day (abt 1917 – ) m. McDonald
  2. 2. Rufus (Joseph) Tillman (3 Sep 1874 – 21 Dec 1970) m. Isabella (1880 – 1940) m. Mary (Margaret Brady) Bosarge (8 Oct 1881 – 30 Jul 1967)
    1. 1. Lura Tillman (Aug 1897 – )
    2. 2. Lolena Tillman (abt 1892 – )
    3. 3. Lura Tillman (Aug 1897 – )
    4. 4. Madison Tillman (1901 – 1901 stillborn)
    5. 5. Sarah (Lovinia) Tillman (6 May 1902 – 21 Dec 1951) m. Ambrose (Hamilton) Sutton
    6. 6. Seliner Tillman (abt 1904 – )
    7. 7. Margaret (Myrtle) Tillman (1 March 1904 – 29 Jun 1989) m. Albert (Jackson) Anderson
    8. 8. Emma (Seadonia) Tillman (3 Feb 1906 – 1 Mar 2004) m. George Gazzier
    9. 9. Leolis Tillman (1908 – )
    10. 10. John (Houston) Tillman (Nov 1909 – 30 Dec 2005) m. Attie (Mae) Lyons m. Anne McDavid
    11. 11. Delores (Carmen) Tillman (2 Mar 1909 – 26 Jul 2000) m. Edwood Ladnier
    12. 12. Vidas (Adelia) Tillman (12 Jun 1912 – 14 Jan 1919)
    13. 13. Joseph (Gilliard) Tillman (15 Feb 1915 – 15 Nov 1992) m. Ola Mae
    14. 14. Edith (Dorothea) Tillman (22 Jan 1918 – )
    15. 15. Frado (Lovert "Freddie") Tillman (17 Jan 1920 – 8 Nov 2006) m. Ruby Deakle m. Pauline m. Rita Schmitz
    16. 16. Helen (Leonard) Tillman (29 Jan 1922 – 19 Sep 2011) m. Frank Deakle
    17. 17. Eleanor (Melvinia) Tillman (1924 – ) m. Aaron (Norman) Johnston
  3. 3. James (Madison) Tillman (19 Nov 1876 – 2 Jun 1960) m. Edna (Lyola) Cain
    1. 1. Irma (Aneda) Tillman (1902 – ) m. Harry Hillman
    2. 2. Leon (Madison) Tillman (06 Oct 1905 – ) m. M. Williams
    3. 3. Mary (E.) Tillman (1907 – )
    4. 4. Claude (Leslie) Tillman (1909 – )
    5. 5. Don (Milan) Tillman (1912 – )
  4. 4. Willis (Alfred) Tillman (2 Nov 1878 – 9 Jul 1967) m. Edna (Ann TILLMAN) Wragg (1 Jan 1885 – 16 Mar 1958)
    1. 1. Ethel Tillman (1903 – 03 Dec 1979)
    2. 2. Willis (Alfred) Tillman (8 May 1905 – 1956-02-04)
    3. 3. Willis (Alfred) Tillman (5 August 1905 – 12 April 1930)
    4. 4. Charles (Gavin) Tillman (15 Dec 1906 – 4 May 1960) m. Merle (Ruth TILLMAN STOKES FRENETTE COX) Short (20 April 1924 – 1 September 1996) m. Connie (Agnes TILLMAN) Gliott (1909 – 5 Mar 1941)
      1. 1. Baby Tillman (21 Sep 1942 – 21 Sep 1942)
      2. 2. Unnamed (infant) Tillman (21 Sep 1942 – 21 Sep 1942)
      3. 3. Cheryl (Ann) Frenette (2 may 1945 – 1 Sep 2015)
    5. 5. Edna (Mae) Tillman (1909 – 27 May 1966)
    6. 6. Henry Tillman (1910 – )
    7. 7. Edna (May) Fillman (abt 1910 – )
    8. 8. Jose Tillman (abt 1912 – )
    9. 9. Louise (Amanda ROBERTS) Tillman (06 Nov 1913 – 14 Jul 1972) m. Robert (Gordon) Roberts
      1. 1. Robert (Gordon) Roberts (abt 1931 – )
    10. 10. Jobie (Herman) Tillman (23 Feb 1914 – 09 Nov 1985)
    11. 11. Jesse Tillman (abt 1920 – )
    12. 12. James (Potter) Tillman (27 Dec 1922 – 18 Nov 1974)
    13. 13. Inez (Irma BROWN) Tillman (15 August 1924 – 29 December 2012)
  5. 5. Sarah (Elishabe l Elizabeth WILKINSON) Tillman (24 Dec 1880 – 13 Oct 1900) m. Byron (P) Wilkinson (4 October 1875 – 1 April 1939)
    1. 1. Nauburn ("Nauby" Eleshiva) Wilkinson (13 October 1900 – 14 October 1983)
  6. 6. Mary (Lovinia MADER) Tillman (29 Jan 1883 – 22 May 1968) m. Chas (H) Mader
  7. 7. Claude (Thomas) Tillman (Oct 1892 – 1967)

Willis Tillman's Timeline

12 Records

1845
29 May 1845
Birth of Willis Alfred Tillman Sr. in Tillmans Corner, Mobile County, Alabama, United States of America
Tillmans Corner, Mobile County, Alabama, United States of America
1845
29 May 1845
Birth of Willis Alfred Tillman Sr. in Mississippi, United States
Mississippi, United States
1850
1850
Age 5
Willis Alfred Tillman Sr. resided here in Mobile, Alabama
Mobile, Alabama
1860
1860
Age 15
Willis Alfred Tillman Sr. resided here in Southern Division, Mobile, Alabama, USA
Southern Division, Mobile, Alabama, USA
1870
1870
Age 25
Willis Alfred Tillman Sr. resided here in Beat 1, Mobile, Alabama, United States
Beat 1, Mobile, Alabama, United States
1899
5 Jan 1899
Age 54
Willis Alfred Tillman Sr. resided here in Mobile, Alabama, United States
Mobile, Alabama, United States
1900
1900
Age 55
Willis Alfred Tillman Sr. resided here in Coden, Mobile, Alabama
Coden, Mobile, Alabama
1906
1906
Age 61
Willis Alfred Tillman Sr. resided here in Mobile, Alabama, United States
Mobile, Alabama, United States
1907
1907
Age 62
Willis Alfred Tillman Sr. resided here in Mobile County
Mobile County
1908
1908
Age 63
Willis Alfred Tillman Sr. resided here in Mobile, Alabama, United States
Mobile, Alabama, United States
1909
1909
Age 64
Willis Alfred Tillman Sr. resided here in Mobile, Alabama, United States
Mobile, Alabama, United States
1911
8 Jul 1911
Age 66
Death of Willis Alfred Tillman Sr. in Tillmans Corner, Mobile County, Alabama, United States of America
Tillmans Corner, Mobile County, Alabama, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 May 1845
    Event Place: Tillmans Corner, Mobile County, Alabama, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Confederate Pensions, 1884-1958, Alabama Department of Archives and History; Montgomery, Alabama; Confederate Pension Applications, 1880-1940; Collection #: Microfilm in the Research Room; Roll Description: Thornton, R. A. - Tillman, W. L.
    [2] Alabama, Census of Confederate Soldiers, 1907, 1921, Alabama Department of Archives & History; Montgomery, Alabama; Alabama Census of Confederate Soldiers, 1907 and 1921; Roll: Multiple Regiments (Mobile County #49); Roll Number: 213
    [3] Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index, 1881-1974
    [4] Early Members of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
    [5] Family Data Collection - Births
    [6] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Beat 1, Mobile, Alabama; Roll: M593_30; Page: 253B; Image: 102; Family History Library Film: 545529
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Coden, Mobile, Alabama; Roll: 31; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0093; FHL microfilm: 1240031
    [8] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Southern Division, Mobile, Alabama; Roll: M653_17; Page: 50; Image: 50; Family History Library Film: 803017
    [9] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Mobile, Alabama; Roll: M432_11; Page: 489B; Image: 432
    [10] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [11] Web: Alabama, Find A Grave Index, 1750-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 May 1845
    Event Place: Mississippi, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Mobile, Alabama
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Mobile, Alabama; Roll: M432_11; Page: 489B; Image: 432

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Southern Division, Mobile, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Southern Division, Mobile, Alabama; Roll: M653_17; Page: 50; Image: 50; Family History Library Film: 803017

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 20 May 1862
    Record Source: U.S. General Land Office Records, 1796-1907

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: Apr 1865

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: April 1865

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: April 1865
    Event Place: Elmira, Chemung, New York, USA

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Beat 1, Mobile, Alabama, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Beat 1, Mobile, Alabama; Roll: M593_30; Page: 253B; Image: 102; Family History Library Film: 545529

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 18 February 1887
    Event Place: Mobile, Alabama, United States
    Record Source: U.S. General Land Office Records, 1796-1907

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 5 Jan 1899
    Event Place: Mobile, Alabama, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Confederate Pensions, 1884-1958, Alabama Department of Archives and History; Montgomery, Alabama; Confederate Pension Applications, 1880-1940; Collection #: Microfilm in the Research Room; Roll Description: Thornton, R. A. - Tillman, W. L.

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Coden, Mobile, Alabama
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Coden, Mobile, Alabama; Roll: 31; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0093; FHL microfilm: 1240031

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1906
    Event Place: Mobile, Alabama, United States
    Record Source: Alabama, Confederate Pension and Service Records, 1862-1947, Alabama Department of Archives and History; Montgomery, Alabama; Alabama Confederate Pensioner Records (Auditor Files), 1881-1943; Collection Number: SG023457; Folder Number: 28

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1907
    Event Place: Mobile County
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, Confederate Pension and Service Records, 1862-1947, Alabama Department of Archives and History; Montgomery, Alabama; Alabama Confederate Pensioner Records (Auditor Files), 1881-1943; Collection Number: SG022246; Folder Number: 1
    [2] Alabama, Confederate Pension and Service Records, 1862-1947, Alabama Department of Archives and History; Montgomery, Alabama; Alabama Confederate Pensioner Records (Auditor Files), 1881-1943; Collection Number: SG007414; Folder Number: 1
    [3] Alabama, Census of Confederate Soldiers, 1907, 1921, Alabama Department of Archives & History; Montgomery, Alabama; Alabama Census of Confederate Soldiers, 1907 and 1921; Roll: Multiple Regiments (Mobile County #49); Roll Number: 213

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1908
    Event Place: Mobile, Alabama, United States
    Record Source: Alabama, Confederate Pension and Service Records, 1862-1947, Alabama Department of Archives and History; Montgomery, Alabama; Alabama Confederate Pensioner Records (Auditor Files), 1881-1943; Collection Number: SG023457; Folder Number: 30

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1909
    Event Place: Mobile, Alabama, United States
    Record Source: Alabama, Confederate Pension and Service Records, 1862-1947, Alabama Department of Archives and History; Montgomery, Alabama; Alabama Confederate Pensioner Records (Auditor Files), 1881-1943; Collection Number: SG023457; Folder Number: 31

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Mobile, Mobile, Alabama
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Beat 1, Mobile, Alabama; Roll: M593_30; Page: 253B; Image: 102; Family History Library Film: 545529

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Jul 1911
    Event Place: Tillmans Corner, Mobile County, Alabama, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index, 1881-1974
    [2] Early Members of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
    [3] Alabama Deaths, 1908-59
    [4] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Web: Alabama, Find A Grave Index, 1750-2012

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Mobile, Mobile County, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Alabama, Find A Grave Index, 1750-2012
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