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Willis Winguit Whitley 1852–1928 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Mar 1852

Birth Location: Clayton, Adams, Illinois, USA

Death Date: 30 Dec 1928

Death Location: New Canton, Pike, Illinois, USA

Father: John Whitley

Mother: Mary Sammons

Spouse(s): Rose Arrowwood, Ida Ward, Jennie MASON, Ruth White

Children(s): Merta WHITLEY, Murt Sr., James WHITLEY

Willis Winguit Whitley was born in 1852 in Clayton, Adams, Illinois, USA, the child of John Samuel Whitley And Mary Sammons. In 1870, Willis Winguit Whitley resided in Pleasant Vale, Pleasant Vale, Pike, Illinois, USA. In 1880, Willis Winguit Whitley resided in Harrison, White, Arkansas, USA. Willis Winguit Whitley married Ida W Ward, Jennie Mason, Rose Arrowwood, Ruth Ann White, and had children including James Elmer Whitley, Merta Whitley, Murt Alfred Whitley Sr. Willis Winguit Whitley passed away in 1928 in New Canton, Pike, Illinois, USA.

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Biography

  • Willis Winguit Whitley was born in 1852 in Clayton, Adams, Illinois, USA, the child of John Samuel Whitley And Mary Sammons.
  • In 1870, Willis Winguit Whitley resided in Pleasant Vale, Pleasant Vale, Pike, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1880, Willis Winguit Whitley resided in Harrison, White, Arkansas, USA.
  • Willis Winguit Whitley married Ida W Ward, Jennie Mason, Rose Arrowwood, Ruth Ann White, and had children including James Elmer Whitley, Merta Whitley, Murt Alfred Whitley Sr.
  • Willis Winguit Whitley passed away in 1928 in New Canton, Pike, Illinois, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Whitley
1828–1863
Birth Location: Pike County, Missouri, USA
JW
Mary Sammons
1828–1900
Birth Location: Indiana, USA
MS

Spouses(s)

Rose Arrowwood
1848–
Birth Location: Illinois, USA
RA
Ida Ward
1856–1881
Birth Location: Texas, USA
IW
Jennie MASON
1860–
Birth Location: Missouri, USA
JM
Ruth White
1854–1926
Birth Location: Keokuk, Iowa, USA
RW

Children(s)

Merta WHITLEY
1876–
Birth Location: Illinois, USA
MW
Murt Sr.
1874–1957
Birth Location: New Canton, Pike, Illinois, USA
MS
James WHITLEY
1880–1964
Birth Location: Sercy County, Arkansas, USA
JW

Willis Whitley's Ancestors

Self
Willis Whitley
1852–1928
Birth Place: Clayton, Adams, Illinois, USA
Parents
John Samuel Whitley
1828–1863
Pike County, Missouri, USA
Mary Sammons
1828–1900
Indiana, USA
Grandparents
Willis Whitley
1796–1868
Isle of Wight, Virginia, United States
Mary ((Polly Ann)) Swain
1807–1838
Saverton, Ralls, Missouri, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Sr
1778–1855
Lucy Phelps
1772–1816
Sherod Swain
1770–1840
Elizabeth Gilbert
1793–1834
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Elisha Sr
1747–1822
NANCY STALLINGS
1751–1830
Stephen Swain
1738–1796
Samuel ✔️
1767–1834
Fanny Rosser
1771–1833

Willis Whitley's Descendants

1.
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Willis (Winguit) Whitley (12 Mar 1852–30 Dec 1928) m. Rose Arrowwood (November 1848–Unknown) m. Ida (W.) Ward (28 Jun 1856–Bet. 1881–1887) m. Jennie MASON (1860–) m. Ruth (Ann) White (January 03, 1854–September 08, 1926)
  1. 1. Merta WHITLEY 1876–
  2. 2. Murt (Alfred Whitley) Sr. 1874–1957 m. Viola (Mae) Rouse 1872– m. Olive (Viretta) KENNEDY 1887–1943
    1. 1. Daisy (Luella) Whitley 1922–2005 m. James (Leonard) JOHNSON 1921– m. Merele (Vernon) LAWRENCE 1917–2012 m. Harry (Earnest) Chandler 1908–1969
      1. 1. Sandra (Carolyn) Chandler 1945–2021
    2. 2. Murty (Alfred Whitley) Jr 1908–1980
    3. 3. Stella (Viretta Whitley) Stephens 1919–2014 m. Albert (Henry) Flynn 1913–1985
      1. 1. Alice (Marie Flynn) Rupert 1936–2020
      2. 2. Janet (Ilene Flynn) Lish 1937–2017
      3. 3. Margaret (Ann Flynn) Zaerr 1939–2010
      4. 4. Stella (May Flynn) Wilkey 1941–1972
      5. 5. Helen (Jean Flynn) Bennett 1944–2023
      6. 6. Allen (Lee) Flynn 1946–2013
      7. 7. Loretta (Sue) Flynn 1950–2014
    4. 4. Charles (Edward) WHITLEY 1905–1983
    5. 5. Willis (Robert) WHITLEY 1907–1989
    6. 6. Russell (James) WHITLEY 1916–1985
    7. 7. Lola (May Whitley) Slaten 1913–1967
    8. 8. James (Walter) WHITLEY 1911–1914
    9. 9. Loretta (Sue Whitley) Simmerly 1924–2012
  3. 3. James (Elmer) WHITLEY 1880–1964

Willis Whitley's Timeline

7 Records

1852
12 Mar 1852
Birth of Willis Winguit Whitley in Clayton, Adams, Illinois, USA
Clayton, Adams, Illinois, USA
1870
1870
Age 18
Willis Winguit Whitley resided here in Pleasant Vale, Pleasant Vale, Pike, Illinois, USA
Pleasant Vale, Pleasant Vale, Pike, Illinois, USA
1880
1880
Age 28
Willis Winguit Whitley resided here in Harrison, White, Arkansas, USA
Harrison, White, Arkansas, USA
1900
1900
Age 48
Willis Winguit Whitley resided here in Pleasant Vale, Pike, Illinois, USA
Pleasant Vale, Pike, Illinois, USA
1910
1910
Age 58
Willis Winguit Whitley resided here in Atlas, Pike, Illinois, USA
Atlas, Pike, Illinois, USA
1920
1920
Age 68
Willis Winguit Whitley resided here in Pleasant Vale, Pike, Illinois, USA
Pleasant Vale, Pike, Illinois, USA
1928
30 Dec 1928
Age 76
Death of Willis Winguit Whitley in Ralls, Missouri, USA
Ralls, Missouri, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Mar 1852
    Event Place: Clayton, Adams, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pleasant Vale, Pike, Illinois; Roll: T625_401; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 172
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Harrison, White, Arkansas; Roll: 59; Page: 93b; Enumeration District: 284
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Pleasant Vale, Pike, Illinois; Roll: M593_269; Page: 385B
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Pleasant Vale, Pike, Illinois; Roll: 337; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0128
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Atlas, Pike, Illinois; Roll: T624_318; Page: 4a; Enumeration District: 0120; FHL microfilm: 1374331
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Illinois, U.S., County Marriage Records, Various Illinois County Courthouses; Various Illinois County Courthouses; Marriage Records; Collection Title: Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Pleasant Vale, Pleasant Vale, Pike, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Pleasant Vale, Pike, Illinois; Roll: M593_269; Page: 385B

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Harrison, White, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Harrison, White, Arkansas; Roll: 59; Page: 93b; Enumeration District: 284

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Pleasant Vale, Pike, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Pleasant Vale, Pike, Illinois; Roll: 337; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0128

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Atlas, Pike, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Atlas, Pike, Illinois; Roll: T624_318; Page: 4a; Enumeration District: 0120; FHL microfilm: 1374331

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Pleasant Vale, Pike, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pleasant Vale, Pike, Illinois; Roll: T625_401; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 172

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Dec 1928
    Event Place: Ralls, Missouri, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Missouri, U.S., Death Certificates, 1910-1971, Missouri Office of the Secretary of State; Jefferson City, Missouri; Missouri Death Certificates, 1910-1969
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: New Canton, Pike, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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