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Willis A Wilson 1870–1932 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1870

Birth Location: Shelby, Texas, United States

Death Date: 11 Mar 1932

Death Location: Cameron, Texas

Father: Benjamin Wilson

Mother: Elizabeth Edwards

Spouse(s): Lydia Newton

Children(s):

The story of Willis A Wilson began in 1870 in Shelby, Texas, United States. In 1870, Willis A Wilson resided in Precinct 3, Shelby, Texas, United States. In 1880, Willis A Wilson resided in Precinct 3, Shelby, Texas, United States. Willis A Wilson married Lydia Ann Newton. Willis A Wilson passed away in 1932 in Cameron, Texas.

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Biography

  • The story of Willis A Wilson began in 1870 in Shelby, Texas, United States.
  • In 1870, Willis A Wilson resided in Precinct 3, Shelby, Texas, United States.
  • In 1880, Willis A Wilson resided in Precinct 3, Shelby, Texas, United States.
  • Willis A Wilson married Lydia Ann Newton.
  • Willis A Wilson passed away in 1932 in Cameron, Texas.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Wilson
1812–1900
Birth Location: Virginia
BW
Elizabeth Edwards
1841–1875
Birth Location: Shelby, Texas, United States
EE

Spouses(s)

Lydia Newton
1881–1971
Birth Location: Newton, Newton, Texas, USA
LN

Children(s)

Willis Wilson's Ancestors

Self
Willis Wilson
1870–1932
Birth Place: Shelby, Texas, United States
Parents
Benjamin Wilson
1812–1900
Virginia
Elizabeth Edwards
1841–1875
Shelby, Texas, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Willis Wilson's Timeline

7 Records

1870
1870
Birth of Willis A Wilson in Shelby, Texas, United States
Shelby, Texas, United States
1870
1870
Willis A Wilson resided here in Precinct 3, Shelby, Texas, United States
Precinct 3, Shelby, Texas, United States
1880
1880
Age 10
Willis A Wilson resided here in Precinct 3, Shelby, Texas, United States
Precinct 3, Shelby, Texas, United States
1900
1900
Age 30
Willis A Wilson resided here in Justice Precinct 3, Shelby, Texas
Justice Precinct 3, Shelby, Texas
1920
1920
Age 50
Willis A Wilson resided here in Justice Precinct 1, Shelby, Texas
Justice Precinct 1, Shelby, Texas
1930
1930
Age 60
Willis A Wilson resided here in Precinct 2, Dawson, Texas
Precinct 2, Dawson, Texas
1932
11 Mar 1932
Age 62
Death of Willis A Wilson in Cameron, Texas
Cameron, Texas

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Shelby, Texas, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Shelby, Texas; Roll: T625_1846; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 184; Image: 654.
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 2, Dawson, Texas; Roll: 2312; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 10; Image: 1059.0; FHL microfilm: 2342046
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 2, Dawson, Texas; Roll: 2312; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 10; Image: 1059.0; FHL microfilm: 2342046.
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 3, Shelby, Texas; Roll: 1326; Family History Film: 1255326; Page: 59D; Enumeration District: 089; Image: .
    [6] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 3, Shelby, Texas; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 3, Shelby, Texas; Roll: T623_31077_4118557; Page: 25B; Enumeration District: 0088; FHL microfilm: 1241669.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Precinct 3, Shelby, Texas, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Precinct 3, Shelby, Texas; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Precinct 3, Shelby, Texas, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 3, Shelby, Texas; Roll: 1326; Family History Film: 1255326; Page: 59D; Enumeration District: 089; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 3, Shelby, Texas
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 3, Shelby, Texas; Roll: T623_31077_4118557; Page: 25B; Enumeration District: 0088; FHL microfilm: 1241669.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 1, Shelby, Texas
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Shelby, Texas; Roll: T625_1846; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 184; Image: 654.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 2, Dawson, Texas
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 2, Dawson, Texas; Roll: 2312; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 10; Image: 1059.0; FHL microfilm: 2342046
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 2, Dawson, Texas; Roll: 2312; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 10; Image: 1059.0; FHL microfilm: 2342046.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Ackerly, Texas
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Mar 1932
    Event Place: Cameron, Texas
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] Texas Death Index
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