YourRoots Logo
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Sign up free

Willis Hance Wilson 1845 – 1870 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 March 1845

Birth Location: Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana, United States of America

Death Date: 9 March 1870

Death Location: Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana, USA

Father: 5-Moses Wilson

Mother: Matilda Cavalt

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

In 1845, Willis Hance Wilson entered the world in Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana, United States of America, born to 5-Moses Greer Wilson and Matilda Cavalt. Willis Hance Wilson passed away in 1870 in Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana, USA.

Find more search results for Willis Wilson
WW

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:
B
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

  • In 1845, Willis Hance Wilson entered the world in Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana, United States of America, born to 5-Moses Greer Wilson and Matilda Cavalt.
  • Willis Hance Wilson passed away in 1870 in Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Willis Wilson's Ancestors

Self
Willis Wilson
1845 – 1870
Birth Place: Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana, United States of America
Parents
5-Moses Greer Wilson
1795 – 1863
Russell County, Kentucky, United States of America
Matilda Cavalt
1816 – 1892
Ohio, USA
Grandparents
George (Andrew) Wilson
1763 – 1831
Hunterdon, British Colonial America, New Jersey, USA
Polly (H) Mitchell
1766 – 1803
Lincoln Co., Colony of VA (later Kentucky), Kentucky, USA
David Porter
1765 – 1850
Christianburg, Montgomery Co., Virginia
Abigail Howell
1770 – 1840
Caseyville, Botetourt County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Captn Wilson
1739 – 1823
Lydia Thatcher
1739 – 1837
John Mitchell
1740 – 1830
Jane Rogers
1740 – 1785
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Wilson
1688 – 1742
Sarah York
1722 – 1814
Amos Thatcher
1704 – 1798
Lydia Prall
1706 – 1778

Willis Wilson's Timeline

4 Records

1845
12 Mar 1845
Birth of Willis Hance Wilson in Muncie, Delaware, Indiana, USA
Muncie, Delaware, Indiana, USA
1845
12 March 1845
Birth of Willis Hance Wilson in Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana, United States of America
Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana, United States of America
1870
9 Mar 1870
Age 25
Death of Willis Hance Wilson in Muncie, Delaware, Indiana, USA
Muncie, Delaware, Indiana, USA
1870
9 March 1870
Age 25
Death of Willis Hance Wilson in Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana, USA
Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Mar 1845
    Event Place: Muncie, Delaware, Indiana, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 March 1845
    Event Place: Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 9 Mar 1870
    Event Place: Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, Willis Hance Wilson 9 Mar 1870

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Mar 1870
    Event Place: Muncie, Delaware, Indiana, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 March 1870
    Event Place: Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Muncie, Delaware County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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