YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Willis Stout Townsend 1879–1941 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Feb 1879

Birth Location: Chehalem Val, Oregon

Death Date: 11 Apr 1941

Death Location: Portland, Washington, Oregon, USA

Father: William Townsend

Mother: Louisa Stout

Spouse(s): Ella Bowman

Children(s):

Willis Stout Townsend was born in 1879 in Chehalem Val, Oregon, the child of William Mathias Townsend And Louisa K Stout. In 1880, Willis Stout Townsend resided in West Chehalem, Yamhill, Oregon, USA. Willis Stout Townsend married Ella Bowman. Willis Stout Townsend passed away in 1941 in Portland, Washington, Oregon, USA.

Find more search results for Willis Townsend
WT

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • Willis Stout Townsend was born in 1879 in Chehalem Val, Oregon, the child of William Mathias Townsend And Louisa K Stout.
  • In 1880, Willis Stout Townsend resided in West Chehalem, Yamhill, Oregon, USA.
  • Willis Stout Townsend married Ella Bowman.
  • Willis Stout Townsend passed away in 1941 in Portland, Washington, Oregon, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Willis Townsend's Ancestors

Self
Willis Townsend
1879–1941
Birth Place: Chehalem Val, Oregon
Parents
William Mathias Townsend
1839–1893
Indiana
Louisa (K) Stout
1842–1917
Iowa
Grandparents
Hosea (J) Stout
1820–1855
Illinois
Mary (E) Lanman
1823–1893
Perry County, Indiana, USA
Great-Grandparents
George Jr.
1781–1842
Phebe Rigg
1789–1850
James Lanman
1795–
Elizabeth Jarboe
1795–1845
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Stout
1755–1830
Mary
1758–1818
Hosea Rigg
1759–1841
Hannah Welsh
–1826
James Lanman
1752–1841
Sythe Somers
1756–1822
Joshua Jarboe
1776–
Mary Elliott
1770–1860

Willis Townsend's Timeline

3 Records

1879
17 Feb 1879
Birth of Willis Stout Townsend in Chehalem Val, Oregon
Chehalem Val, Oregon
1880
1880
Age 1
Willis Stout Townsend resided here in West Chehalem, Yamhill, Oregon, USA
West Chehalem, Yamhill, Oregon, USA
1941
11 Apr 1941
Age 62
Death of Willis Stout Townsend in Portland, Washington, Oregon, USA
Portland, Washington, Oregon, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Feb 1879
    Event Place: Chehalem Val, Oregon
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: West Chehalem, Yamhill, Oregon; Roll: 1084; Page: 397D; Enumeration District: 132
    [2] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [3] Oregon, County Marriages
    [4] Oregon, U.S., State Deaths, Oregon State Archives; Salem, Oregon; Oregon, Death Records, 1864-1967

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: West Chehalem, Yamhill, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: West Chehalem, Yamhill, Oregon; Roll: 1084; Page: 397D; Enumeration District: 132

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Apr 1941
    Event Place: Portland, Washington, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: Oregon, U.S., State Deaths, Oregon State Archives; Salem, Oregon; Oregon, Death Records, 1864-1967

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE