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Willis Wilson 1869–1920 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1869

Birth Location: Morgan County, Kentucky

Death Date: 14 Dec 1920

Death Location: Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky, USA

Father: Harvey Wilson

Mother: Elizabeth Coffee

Spouse(s): Nancy Rue

Children(s):

In 1869, Willis Wilson entered the world in Morgan County, Kentucky, born to Harvey Wilson And Elizabeth Coffee. In 1870, Willis Wilson resided in Precinct 3, Magoffin, Kentucky, United States. Willis Wilson married Nancy J Rue. Willis Wilson passed away in 1920 in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1869, Willis Wilson entered the world in Morgan County, Kentucky, born to Harvey Wilson And Elizabeth Coffee.
  • In 1870, Willis Wilson resided in Precinct 3, Magoffin, Kentucky, United States.
  • Willis Wilson married Nancy J Rue.
  • Willis Wilson passed away in 1920 in Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Willis Wilson's Ancestors

Self
Willis Wilson
1869–1920
Birth Place: Morgan County, Kentucky
Parents
Harvey Wilson
1828–1892
Morgan County, Kentucky, USA
Elizabeth Coffee
1831–1880
Morgan County, Kentucky
Grandparents
Joshua Wilson
1767–1835
Loudoun, Virginia, USA
Sarah Lykins
1774–
Virginia
Elizabeth Coffee
1785–
Fayette County, Kentucky
Elizabeth Lacy
1787–1860
Russell County, Virginia
Great-Grandparents
Marquis Lykins
1740–1813
Margaret Howe
1742–1813
Ambrose Coffee
1755–1820
Ailsey .
1759–
William Lacy
1725–1794
Mary Nettle
1741–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Coffee
1730–
Sarah Raleigh
1733–

Willis Wilson's Timeline

7 Records

1869
4 Mar 1869
Birth of Willis Wilson in Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
1869
1869
Birth of Willis Wilson in Morgan County, Kentucky
Morgan County, Kentucky
1870
1870
Age 1
Willis Wilson resided here in Precinct 3, Magoffin, Kentucky, United States
Precinct 3, Magoffin, Kentucky, United States
1880
1880
Age 11
Willis Wilson resided here in Johnsons Fork, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
Johnsons Fork, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 31
Willis Wilson resided here in Million, Madison, Kentucky, USA
Million, Madison, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 51
Willis Wilson resided here in High Bridge, Jessamine, Kentucky, USA
High Bridge, Jessamine, Kentucky, USA
1920
14 Dec 1920
Age 51
Death of Willis Wilson in Jessamine, Kentucky, USA
Jessamine, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 Mar 1869
    Event Place: Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] Kentucky Death Index
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: High Bridge, Jessamine, Kentucky; Roll: T625_576; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 70; Image: 362
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Johnsons Fork, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: 431; Family History Film: 1254431; Page: 618B; Enumeration District: 064; Image: 0550
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 3, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: M593_484; Page: 368B; Image: 744; Family History Library Film: 545983
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Million, Madison, Kentucky; Roll: 542; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0055; FHL microfilm: 1240542
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Kentucky, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1869
    Event Place: Morgan County, Kentucky

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Precinct 3, Magoffin, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 3, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: M593_484; Page: 368B; Image: 744; Family History Library Film: 545983

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Johnsons Fork, Magoffin, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Johnsons Fork, Magoffin, Kentucky; Roll: 431; Family History Film: 1254431; Page: 618B; Enumeration District: 064; Image: 0550

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Million, Madison, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Million, Madison, Kentucky; Roll: 542; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0055; FHL microfilm: 1240542

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: High Bridge, Jessamine, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: High Bridge, Jessamine, Kentucky; Roll: T625_576; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 70; Image: 362

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Dec 1920
    Event Place: Jessamine, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] Kentucky Death Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Kentucky, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Nicholasville, Jessamine County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Kentucky, Find a Grave Index

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