Esther Mae Willis1

F, #44397, b. 1904, d. 1904
Pedigree
FatherHerbert Willis1
MotherAnnie May Dolten1 b. 1869, d. 1937
Last Edited10 Apr 2011
Birth*Esther Mae Willis was born in 1904.1 
She was the daughter of Herbert Willis and Annie May Dolten.1 
Death*Esther Mae Willis died in 1904.1 

Citations

  1. [S373] Correspondence with Gary Leighton Townshend, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).

Henry Willis1

M, #94044, b. 14 September 1628, d. 11 July 1714
Pedigree
FatherHenry Willis2 d. Oct 1675
Relationship7th great-grandfather of David Arthur Walker
ChartsAncestors of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited7 Oct 2009
Birth*Henry Willis was born on 14 September 1628 in Wiltshire, England.2 
He was the son of Henry Willis.2 
Marriage*Henry Willis married Mary Peace.1,2 
Residence*Henry Willis resided in Devizes, Wiltshire, England, 51.351982,-1.994756; they resided here until 1667, where their three elder children were born.2 
Immigration*He immigrated to Oyster Bay, Long Island, Queens County, New York, circa 1675. All members of Henry's family, except for Mary, emigrated from England. A year or so after arriving at Oyster Bay Henry purchased from Capt. John Seaman a piece of land in the neighbouring township of Hempstead (now called North Hempstead), where he settled permanently. He gave this place the name of Westbury, named after a town in his native Wiltshire.2 
Death*He died on 11 July 1714, at age 85, in Westbury, Long Island, Queens County, New York, 40.763412,-73.586783.2 

Children of Henry Willis and Mary Peace

Citations

  1. [S2236] The Seaman Family in America, as Descended from Captain John Seaman of Hempstead, Long Island, Mary Thomas Seaman, compiler, (New York: Tobias A. Wright, 1928). Hereinafter cited as The Seaman Family in America, as Descended from Captain John Seaman of Hempstead, Long Island.
  2. [S3590] Genealogies of Long Island Families, Vol. II, Henry B. Hoff, compiler, (Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1987). Hereinafter cited as Genealogies of Long Island Families, Vol. II.
  3. [S2235] Mary Powell Bunker, Long Island Genealogies (Albany (Munsell), Rutland, Vermont (Tuttle): Joel Munsell's Sons (1895), Tuttle (1988), First Edition 1895, this edition 1988), Page 134. Hereinafter cited as Long Island Genealogies.

Henry Willis1

M, #96723, d. October 1675
Pedigree
Relationship8th great-grandfather of David Arthur Walker
ChartsAncestors of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited23 Apr 2009
Death*Henry Willis died in October 1675, in Wiltshire, England.1 

Children of Henry Willis

Citations

  1. [S3590] Genealogies of Long Island Families, Vol. II, Henry B. Hoff, compiler, (Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1987). Hereinafter cited as Genealogies of Long Island Families, Vol. II.

Herbert Willis1

M, #44388
Pedigree
Last Edited10 Apr 2011
Marriage*Herbert Willis married Annie May Dolten, daughter of Thomas Patterson Dolten and Margaret Amanda (Mandy) Oulton.1 

Child of Herbert Willis and Annie May Dolten

Citations

  1. [S373] Correspondence with Gary Leighton Townshend, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).

James Willis

M, #8137, b. 1 December 1884, d. 23 April 1969
Pedigree
FatherNicholas George Willis b. 28 Apr 1861, d. 28 May 1908
MotherMargaret Mitchell Muirhead b. 22 Apr 1865, d. 30 Jan 1954
Last Edited3 Jan 2007
Birth*James Willis was born on 1 December 1884 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.1 
He was the son of Nicholas George Willis and Margaret Mitchell Muirhead. 
Marriage*James Willis married Elizabeth Wakefied, daughter of J. B. Wakefield, in 1910, in Tynemouth, Northumberland, England. 
Immigration*James Willis immigrated to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, on 26 March 1927.  
Death*He died on 23 April 1969, at age 84, in North Cowichan, British Columbia, Canada. 

Child of James Willis and Elizabeth Wakefied

Citations

  1. [S1208] David Alexander Moore, "David Alexander Moore, compiled records" (San Ramon, California, U.S.A.). . Hereinafter cited as "David Alexander Moore, compiled records."

James Willis

M, #8293, d. 29 July 1896
Pedigree
FatherNicholas Willis d. a 1880
MotherAnn Elliott
Last Edited14 Jun 2004
James Willis was the son of Nicholas Willis and Ann Elliott. 
Occupation*James Willis was Timber merchant in Hetton-le-Hole, Sunderland County, England.1 
Marriage*He married Margaret Heads. 
Death*James Willis died on 29 July 1896.2 
Burial*He was buried in Hetton-le-Hole, Sunderland County, England. 

Child of James Willis and Margaret Heads

Citations

  1. [S296] Sunderland Echo newspaper : 3 March 1960 Page 6.
  2. [S296] Sunderland Echo newspaper : 12 May 1960 Page 7.

Margary Willis1

F, #96728, b. October 1638
Pedigree
FatherHenry Willis1 d. Oct 1675
Relationship7th great-grandaunt of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited23 Apr 2009
Birth*Margary Willis was born in October 1638 in Wiltshire, England.1 
She was the daughter of Henry Willis.1 

Citations

  1. [S3590] Genealogies of Long Island Families, Vol. II, Henry B. Hoff, compiler, (Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1987). Hereinafter cited as Genealogies of Long Island Families, Vol. II.

Marjery F. Willis

F, #8153, b. 12 April 1912
Pedigree
FatherJames Willis b. 1 Dec 1884, d. 23 Apr 1969
MotherElizabeth Wakefied b. c 1887, d. 10 Jun 1973
Last Edited10 May 2011
Birth*Marjery F. Willis was born on 12 April 1912. 
She was the daughter of James Willis and Elizabeth Wakefied. 
Marriage*Marjery F. Willis married William Thomas Jaggers, son of Henry Venables Jaggers and Lillian Mabel Turner. 

Family: Marjery F. Willis and William Thomas Jaggers

Mary Willis1

F, #76888, b. May 1800
Pedigree
ChartsDescendants of William Dyer & Mary Barrett
Last Edited12 Dec 2002
Birth*Mary Willis was born in May 1800. 
Marriage*She married Smith Bartlett, son of Jeremiah (Twin) Bartlett and Jerusha Jeffries, on 19 June 1825, in Washington County, Ohio.1 

Children of Mary Willis and Smith Bartlett

Citations

  1. [S1569] Thomas Edward Bartlett, The Bartletts (New Haven, Connecticut: Stafford Printing Co., 1892). Hereinafter cited as The Bartletts.

Mary Willis1

F, #96729, d. 15 July 1702
Pedigree
FatherHenry Willis1 b. 14 Sep 1628, d. 11 Jul 1714
MotherMary Peace1 b. 12 Jun 1632
Relationship6th great-grandaunt of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited23 Apr 2009
Birth*Mary Willis was born in Devizes, Wiltshire, England.1 
She was the daughter of Henry Willis and Mary Peace.1 
Death*Mary Willis died on 15 July 1702, in New York City, New York.1 

Citations

  1. [S3590] Genealogies of Long Island Families, Vol. II, Henry B. Hoff, compiler, (Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1987). Hereinafter cited as Genealogies of Long Island Families, Vol. II.

Nicholas Willis

M, #8257, d. after 1880
Pedigree
Last Edited14 Jun 2004
Occupation*Nicholas Willis was Timber Merchant, joinery & cartwright business in Sea View Sawmills, Hetton le Hole, England.1 
Note*Moved to Great Eppleton Farm at age 3. From the Sunderland Echo newspaper, 21 April 1960 Page 6: 'Joseph G. Willis inherited this business from his father Nicholas Willis whose father (also Nicholas Willis) in 1812 head a 250 acre farm at Eppleton which was once part of the Mascall estate. As far as I can trace, this branch of the Willis family came originally to Hetton from Lanchester. - C.A. Smith.' 
Marriage*He married Ann Elliott in Dalton le Dale Church, England. 
Death*Nicholas Willis died after 1880. 
Burial*He was buried in the Churchyard, Hetton le Hole, England. 

Child of Nicholas Willis and Ann Elliott

Citations

  1. [S296] Sunderland Echo newspaper : 3 March 1960 Page 6.

Nicholas George Willis

M, #8290, b. 28 April 1861, d. 28 May 1908
Pedigree
FatherJames Willis d. 29 Jul 1896
MotherMargaret Heads
Last Edited14 Jun 2004
Nickname Nicholas George Willis also is known commonly by the nickname of Nippy. 
Note*Excerpt from Sunderland Echo, 12 May 1960: 'Nicholas or 'Nippy' Willis, as we called him, ran the farm behind the sawmills and at Lyons at the time. One of the fields was called the Brigade Field because the C.L.B. football eleven played there. Quoit matches were sometimes held there, and where, I remember, that Mr W.W. Lamb, R.S. Magee, E. Greenhow and Mr. Backwith practised clay pigeon shooting.' 
Birth*He was born on 28 April 1861. 
He was the son of James Willis and Margaret Heads. 
Marriage*Nicholas George Willis married Margaret Mitchell Muirhead on 14 August 1884, in Branxton, New Brunswick, Canada.1 
Death*Nicholas George Willis died on 28 May 1908, at age 47.2 
Burial*He was buried in Hetton-le-Hole, Sunderland County, England. 

Children of Nicholas George Willis and Margaret Mitchell Muirhead

Citations

  1. [S296] Sunderland Echo newspaper : 12 May 1960 Page 6
    'It was in Scotland, too, that the son, Nicholas, met his bride-to-be, Margaret Muirhead - C.A. Smith.'
  2. [S296] Sunderland Echo newspaper : 12 May 1960 Page 6
    'Unfortunately, he died at an early age of 47, soon after a disastrous fire in the Hemels storage and his son James carried on the business until the sawmills closed down in 1913. - C.A. Smith.'

Rachel Willis1

F, #94041, b. 1680, d. 31 August 1759
Pedigree
FatherHenry Willis2,3 b. 14 Sep 1628, d. 11 Jul 1714
MotherMary Peace2 b. 12 Jun 1632
Relationship6th great-grandmother of David Arthur Walker
ChartsAncestors of David Arthur Walker
Descendants of John Seaman
Last Edited10 Oct 2011
Birth*Rachel Willis was born in 1680. Rachel was the fourth daughter of Henry Willis and Mary Peace.1,4 
She was the daughter of Henry Willis and Mary Peace.2,3 
Marriage*Rachel Willis married Nathaniel Seaman, son of Capt. John Seaman and Martha Moore, on 9 October 1695, in Henry Willis' house, Westbury, Queens (now Nassau) County, New York. An alternate birth month is August. Nathaniel was from Hempstead, New York.5,2,6 
Death*Rachel Willis died on 31 August 1759, in Westbury, Queens (now Nassau) County, New York; an alternate death year is 1739.1,2,7 

Children of Rachel Willis and Nathaniel Seaman

Citations

  1. [S2212] William Wade Hinshaw, Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1991). Hereinafter cited as Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy.
  2. [S2236] The Seaman Family in America, as Descended from Captain John Seaman of Hempstead, Long Island, Mary Thomas Seaman, compiler, (New York: Tobias A. Wright, 1928). Hereinafter cited as The Seaman Family in America, as Descended from Captain John Seaman of Hempstead, Long Island.
  3. [S2235] Mary Powell Bunker, Long Island Genealogies (Albany (Munsell), Rutland, Vermont (Tuttle): Joel Munsell's Sons (1895), Tuttle (1988), First Edition 1895, this edition 1988), Page 134. Hereinafter cited as Long Island Genealogies.
  4. [S3590] Genealogies of Long Island Families, Vol. II, Henry B. Hoff, compiler, (Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1987). Hereinafter cited as Genealogies of Long Island Families, Vol. II.
  5. [S2212] William Wade Hinshaw, Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1991), p. 282. Hereinafter cited as Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy.
  6. [S2235] Mary Powell Bunker, Long Island Genealogies (Albany (Munsell), Rutland, Vermont (Tuttle): Joel Munsell's Sons (1895), Tuttle (1988), First Edition 1895, this edition 1988), Page 152. Hereinafter cited as Long Island Genealogies.
  7. [S2235] Mary Powell Bunker, Long Island Genealogies (Albany (Munsell), Rutland, Vermont (Tuttle): Joel Munsell's Sons (1895), Tuttle (1988), First Edition 1895, this edition 1988). Hereinafter cited as Long Island Genealogies.
  8. [S2212] William Wade Hinshaw, Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy (Baltimore: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1991), pp. 232. Hereinafter cited as Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy.

Sarah Willis1

F, #63301, b. 6 July 1671, d. 1 March 1729/30
Pedigree
ChartsDescendants of Silas Tito
Last Edited19 Apr 2017
Note*Sarah Willis, daughter of Henry and Phebe (Pease) (Mary Pease accordingto Hinshaw and LDS), married John Titus on 9 Oct 1695 at the home of herfather she b. 6 Jul 1671 (May 5 according to LDS) in London, England.died 1 Mar 1730 and married 2nd Mary, widow of John Smith of Hampsteadand daughter of Thomas and Mary Seaman, on 7 Mar 1732. John Smith died 4Jan 1781. Part of John Titus's will reads: 'I leave to my wife Mary allthe rest of my household goods and 30 pounds, now in the hands of my sonWilliam, also a Negro woman, during her life or widowhood, and then to besold and the money to be payed to my son, Richard.' 
Birth*Sarah Willis was born on 6 July 1671 in London, England.1 
(Bride) Marriage*She married John Titus, son of Edmund Titus and Martha 'May' Washburn, on 9 October 1695 in At the home of her father.1 
Death*Sarah Willis died on 1 March 1729/30, at age 58, in London, England.1 

Child of Sarah Willis and John Titus

Citations

  1. [S1005] William R. Arthurs, word processor file, unknown location.

Sarah Willis1

F, #96724, b. 10 September 1626
Pedigree
FatherHenry Willis1 d. Oct 1675
Relationship7th great-grandaunt of David Arthur Walker
Last Edited23 Apr 2009
Birth*Sarah Willis was born on 10 September 1626 in Wiltshire, England.1 
She was the daughter of Henry Willis.1 

Citations

  1. [S3590] Genealogies of Long Island Families, Vol. II, Henry B. Hoff, compiler, (Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1987). Hereinafter cited as Genealogies of Long Island Families, Vol. II.

Nellie Violet Williston

F, #16393
Pedigree
Last Edited16 Apr 2001

Child of Nellie Violet Williston and Charles Moran Dickison

Gordon Michael Willits

M, #5397, b. 11 March 1943, d. 19 February 1962
Pedigree
FatherRobert Durgan Willits Sr. b. 21 Jan 1918, d. 22 Apr 2004
MotherBetty May Williams b. 8 Jun 1918
Relationship4th cousin 1 time removed of David Arthur Walker
ChartsDescendants of John Townsend & Catherine Abel
Descendants of David Walker & Margaret Hetherington
Last Edited13 Oct 2022
Name-ComGordon Michael Willits is commonly known as Michael Willits.1 
Birth*He was born on 11 March 1943 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.A..2 
He was the son of Robert Durgan Willits Sr. and Betty May Williams. 
(Son) Census HeadHouseholdMichael Willits was enumerated on the census of 20 April 1950 in the household of Robert Durgan Willits Sr., as a son, in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, U.S.A.. Enumerated in the household of Robert Willits Sr. (age 31) were his wife, Betty Williams (age 31), their children, Marguerite (age 12), Robert Jr. (age 9) & Michael (age 7) and Betty's father Edwin Williams (age 75). Robert was part owner of a trade school.1 
Death*Gordon Michael Willits died on 19 February 1962, at age 18, in Germany; he was accidentally killed in Germany as a member of the U.S. Army.2 

Citations

  1. [S17603] 1950 United States Federal Census, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, household of Robert D. Willits, 20 April 1950, digital copy of original census document, NARA Roll 2483. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C., U.S.A..
  2. [S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.

Percy Willits1

M, #115005
Pedigree
Last Edited13 Oct 2022
Marriage*Percy Willits married Agnes Durgin.1 

Child of Percy Willits and Agnes Durgin

Citations

  1. [S17604] Robert D Willits & Betly Williams, (17 September 1937), Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1945, Iowa Department of Public Health, Des Moines, Iowa, Iowa Marriage Records, 1923–1937 Record ID: 8823::102429. Hereinafter cited as Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1945.

Robert Durgan Willits Sr.

M, #19113, b. 21 January 1918, d. 22 April 2004
Pedigree
FatherPercy Willits1
MotherAgnes Durgin1
ChartsDescendants of John Townsend & Catherine Abel
Descendants of David Walker & Margaret Hetherington
Last Edited14 Oct 2022
Name-ComRobert Durgan Willits Sr. is commonly known as Robert Willits Sr.2 
Birth*He was born on 21 January 1918 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.A..3 
He was the son of Percy Willits and Agnes Durgin.1 
(First) Marriage*Robert Durgan Willits Sr. married first Betty May Williams, daughter of Edwin Coleman Williams and Mabel Edith Gamble, on 17 September 1937 in Northwood, Worth County, Iowa, U.S.A..1 
Census HeadHouseholdRobert Durgan Willits Sr. was head of the household in the census of 12 April 1940 in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, U.S.A.. Enumerated in the household of Robert Willits (age 22) were his wife, Betty Williams (age 21) and their daughter Marguerite (age 2). Robert was a draftsman for his own air conditioning company.4 
Census HeadHousehold*He was head of the household in the census of 20 April 1950 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, U.S.A.. Enumerated in the household of Robert Willits Sr. (age 31) were his wife, Betty Williams (age 31), their children, Marguerite (age 12), Robert Jr. (age 9) & Michael (age 7) and Betty's father Edwin Williams (age 75). Robert was part owner of a trade school.2 
Divorce*He and Betty May Williams later divorced on 6 June 1960 in Clackamas County, Oregon, U.S.A.. Divorce was granted to Robert on the grounds of desertion.3 
(Second) Marriage*Robert Durgan Willits Sr. married second Merry Lou Churchill on 26 August 1961 in Stevenson, Skamania County, Washington, U.S.A., Robert's daughter Marguerite was a witness at his second marriage.5 
Death*Robert Durgan Willits Sr. died on 22 April 2004, at age 86, in South Pasadena, Pinellas County, Florida, U.S.A.; Robert came to South Pasadena from Oregon in 1970.6 

Child of Robert Durgan Willits Sr. and Betty May Williams

Family: Robert Durgan Willits Sr. and Merry Lou Churchill

Citations

  1. [S17604] Robert D Willits & Betly Williams, (17 September 1937), Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1945, Iowa Department of Public Health, Des Moines, Iowa, Iowa Marriage Records, 1923–1937 Record ID: 8823::102429. Hereinafter cited as Iowa, U.S., Marriage Records, 1880-1945.
  2. [S17603] 1950 United States Federal Census, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, household of Robert D. Willits, 20 April 1950, digital copy of original census document, NARA Roll 2483. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C., U.S.A..
  3. [S17605] Robert Durgin Willits & Betty Mae Williams, (Divorce Date: 6 June 1960), Oregon, U.S., State Divorces, 1925-1968, Oregon State Archives; Salem, Oregon; Oregon, Divorce Records, 1946-1968 , Docket Number: 2319. Hereinafter cited as Oregon, U.S., State Divorces, 1925-1968.
  4. [S17609] 1940 United States Federal Census, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, household of Robert Willits, 12 April 1940, digital copy of original census document, Roll: m-t0627-01993, Page 8B, Record ID: 2442::97321853. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C., U.S.A..
  5. [S17606] Robert Durgin Willits & Merry Lou Churchell, (26 August 1961), Washington, U.S., Marriage Records, 1854-2013 - Ancestry.ca, Washington State Archives, Olympia, Washington, Washington Marriage Records, 1854-2013 Record ID: 2378::5272492. Hereinafter cited as digital copy of original document.
  6. [S17607] Death - South Pasadena, Robert D. "Bob" Willits, Tampa Bay Times, St. Petersburg, Florida, published 25 April 2004, Page 19. Hereinafter cited as Tampa Bay Times.

Mary Willocot1

F, #72941, b. 1801, d. 1869
Pedigree
Last Edited9 Apr 2011
Birth*Mary Willocot was born in 1801.1 
Marriage*She married Samuel Dennis.1 
Death*Mary Willocot died in 1869.1 

Child of Mary Willocot and Samuel Dennis

Citations

  1. [S362] Harold Cairns, Electronic Family File, Stanley Bridge, Prince Edward Island.

Deputy Governor Francis Willoughby1

M, #107503
Pedigree
Last Edited11 Jan 2017
Marriage*Deputy Governor Francis Willoughby married Margaret.1 

Child of Deputy Governor Francis Willoughby and Margaret

Citations

  1. [S10674] Barbara Lambert Merrick, Mayflower Families Through Five Generations. Description of the Pilgrims, 1620, Vol. 24, The Descendants of Elder William Brewster (Plymouth, Massachusetts: General Society of Mayflower Descendants, 2014), page 262. Hereinafter cited as Mayflower Families Through Five Generations, Vol. 24.

Susanna Willoughby1

F, #107502, b. 19 August 1664, d. 22 February 1709/10
Pedigree
FatherDeputy Governor Francis Willoughby1
MotherMargaret1
Last Edited11 Jan 2017
Birth*Susanna Willoughby was born on 19 August 1664 in Charlestown, Massachusetts.1 
She was the daughter of Deputy Governor Francis Willoughby and Margaret.1 
BaptismSusanna Willoughby was baptized on 21 August 1664.1 
(Bride) Marriage*She married Nathaniel Lynde, son of Simon Lynde and Hannah Newgate, before 6 August 1685.1 
Death*Susanna Willoughby died on 22 February 1709/10, at age 45, in Saybrook, Middlesex County, Connecticut.1 
Burial*She was buried in Cypress Cemetery, Old Saybrook, Middlesex County, Connecticut.1 

Family: Susanna Willoughby and Nathaniel Lynde

Citations

  1. [S10674] Barbara Lambert Merrick, Mayflower Families Through Five Generations. Description of the Pilgrims, 1620, Vol. 24, The Descendants of Elder William Brewster (Plymouth, Massachusetts: General Society of Mayflower Descendants, 2014), page 262. Hereinafter cited as Mayflower Families Through Five Generations, Vol. 24.

Caroline Grace Willrett1

F, #85664, b. 23 February 1868, d. 30 September 1942
Pedigree
ChartsDescendants of John Cory & Agnis Wauker
Last Edited28 Mar 2003
Birth*Caroline Grace Willrett was born on 23 February 1868 in DeKalb County, Illinois.1 
Marriage*She married Frank S Corey, son of Daniel Corey and Mary Caroline Pease, on 10 February 1891.1 
Death*Caroline Grace Willrett died on 30 September 1942, at age 74.1 

Children of Caroline Grace Willrett and Frank S Corey

Citations

  1. [S2043] Cory Family Society. This site contains genealogies of several early Corey/Cory families., online http://www.coryfamsoc.com. Hereinafter cited as Cory Family Society.

Elizabeth Wills1

F, #107055
Pedigree
FatherWilliam Wills1
Last Edited5 Jul 2016
Elizabeth Wills was the daughter of William Wills.1 
Marriage*Elizabeth Wills married James Wills, son of Justinian Wills Sr..1 

Children of Elizabeth Wills and James Wills

Citations

  1. [S11198] Correspondence with Diane Simmons, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).

Emma Wills1

F, #60186, b. 11 June 1843, d. 24 June 1899
Pedigree
FatherJames Wills1
MotherElizabeth Wills1
Last Edited5 Jul 2016
Name Variation Emma Wills is also known as Emma O. Wells.2 
Birth*She was born on 11 June 1843 in Virginia, U.S.A..2 
She was the daughter of James Wills and Elizabeth Wills.1 
Marriage*Emma Wills married William A. Delung Sr., son of Henry A. Delung and Nancy Jane Martin, on 5 August 1866, in Bedford County, Virginia.1 
Death*Emma Wills died on 24 June 1899, at age 56, in Rockville, Bates County, Missouri, U.S.A..2 
Burial*She was buried in Rockville Cemetery, Rochville, Bates County, Missouri, U.S.A..3 

Children of Emma Wills and William A. Delung Sr.

Citations

  1. [S11198] Correspondence with Diane Simmons, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).
  2. [S1126] Georgia Marlene (Burton) and James Curtis DeLung, "Georgia Marlene (Burton) and James Curtis DeLung, compiled records", recipient, Donald R. Coy (Salem, Roanoke County, Virginia, U.S.A.). . Hereinafter cited as "Georgia Marlene (Burton) and James Curtis DeLung."
  3. [S1243] E. Joyce Christianson, compiler, Bates County, Missouri, Cemeteries, p. 194 (Rockville Cemetery) (, 1980). Hereinafter cited as Bates County, Missouri, Cemeteries.

James Wills1

M, #107054
Pedigree
FatherJustinian Wills Sr.1
Last Edited5 Jul 2016
James Wills was the son of Justinian Wills Sr.1 
Marriage*James Wills married Elizabeth Wills, daughter of William Wills.1 

Children of James Wills and Elizabeth Wills

Citations

  1. [S11198] Correspondence with Diane Simmons, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).

Justinian Wills Sr.1

M, #107057
Pedigree
Last Edited5 Jul 2016

Child of Justinian Wills Sr.

Citations

  1. [S11198] Correspondence with Diane Simmons, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).

Pleasant Moses Wills1

M, #107058
Pedigree
FatherJames Wills1
MotherElizabeth Wills1
Last Edited5 Jul 2016
Pleasant Moses Wills was the son of James Wills and Elizabeth Wills.1 

Citations

  1. [S11198] Correspondence with Diane Simmons, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).

William Wills1

M, #107056
Pedigree
Last Edited5 Jul 2016

Child of William Wills

Citations

  1. [S11198] Correspondence with Diane Simmons, (Personal Archives of David Arthur Walker).

Carrie Hunter Willson

F, #81566
Pedigree
Last Edited12 Dec 2002
Note*Dau. of Zachary & Eliose (Morgan) Willson. 

Creta Willson1

F, #54121, b. 1916
Pedigree
FatherEdward Pollock Willson b. 4 Feb 1886
MotherBessie Tubbs d. 24 Dec 1969
Last Edited16 May 2011
Birth*Creta Willson was born in 1916 in on ranch at Beaver Creek, near Alva, Crook County, Wyoming, U.S.A..1 
She was the daughter of Edward Pollock Willson and Bessie Tubbs. 

Citations

  1. [S993] Crook County Historical Society, Pioneers of Crook County 1876-1920 (303 East Sioux, Pierre, South Dakota: State Publishing Company, 1981). Hereinafter cited as Pioneers of Crook County 1876-1920.

Earl Russel Willson1

M, #54003, b. 26 March 1897
Pedigree
FatherEdward Douglas Willson b. 11 Sep 1847, d. 20 Apr 1922
MotherMary Belle 'Belle' Baxter b. 28 Mar 1864, d. 28 Aug 1944
Last Edited24 Jan 2002
Note*Earl Russel Willson was born March 26, 1897 at the River Ranch, CrookCounty, Wyoming. When he was young, he and Nena would stake off widthswhile their father, by hand, broadcast grain, wheat, oats and barley froma sack on his shoulder. Grain bundles were put in stacks. Too young tothrow the bundles up, Earl was taught by his father to stack the bundlesin the precise manner to hold the stack while his father threw thebundles up to him. Jay Bush and Earl were horse racing when a cow boltedand ran into Earl, injuring his foot. It was out of joint 23 days. Onthe steps, he stepped down and it snapped back into place. Earl was a World War I Veteran, discharged 1918. He tells of homesteading on the Belle Fourche River, north of his father's ranch which helater took over and ran till his retirement. He also bought Fred's placewhich bordered on the pasture land. Earl wanted to build a log house onhis homestead. His father taught him how to use the broadaxe to preparethe logs. Married Beatrice Lillian Chittim September 6, 1920 at BelleFourche. To this union three children were born, William Earl, VirginiaNeil and Lois Belle. They grew up on the River Ranch. During thedrought in the 1930's, making a living was a problem for everyone. Toeat, a garden and canning were essential. The Belle Fourche River wasdown to a trickle. Bill hitched up the team to a wagon, loaded barrels,dug a hole in the river, and as it filled with water, he dipped it up andfilled the barrels. Everyone helped to hand water the garden. A milkcow was given special care to keep her going. Range cattle got thistlehay (tumbleweed) cut green and salted. This account is found on page 224 in the book, 'Hulett Area Past AndPresent' Compiled, Published and Distributed by Hulett Area SeniorCitizens, Inc. Printed by Sand Creek Printing, Belle Fourche, SouthDakota. 1885-1985. 
Birth*Earl Russel Willson was born on 26 March 1897 in River Ranch, Crook County, Wyoming, U.S.A..1 
He was the son of Edward Douglas Willson and Mary Belle 'Belle' Baxter. 
Marriage*Earl Russel Willson married Beatrice 'Bea' Lillian Chittim, daughter of James 'Jim' Henry Chittim and Cora Emeline Martin, on 6 September 1920, in Belle Fourche, Butte County, South Dakota, U.S.A..1 

Family: Earl Russel Willson and Beatrice 'Bea' Lillian Chittim

Citations

  1. [S1133] Hulett Area Senior Citizens, Hulett Area Past & Present (Hulett, Wyoming, U.S.A.: Hulett Area Senior Citizens, ). Hereinafter cited as Hulett Area Past & Present.

Edward Douglas Willson1

M, #54018, b. 11 September 1847, d. 20 April 1922
Pedigree
FatherRussell Willson b. c 1800
MotherCordedlia Catherin Schoonmacher
Last Edited27 Mar 2011
Note*Edward Douglas Willson and older brother Walt left New York State and headed west. In 1874 they left Missouri for Denver, Colorado State. Arriving there with no money and no food for several days. In the fall of 1876 they arrived at Deadwood, Dakota Territory. They had traveled with a small wagon train from Cheyenne, Wyoming. Two days out Indians killed the train's hunter. Walt, age 16, took over this job. Ed and Walt hauled freight from Cheyenne to Deadwood. The roads were mere trails so they made out best they could. Going down the steep hill into Deadwood, they would cut a medium size tree, fasten the top to the back of the wagon. The branches would catch and drag, making a brake for the loaded wagon. One of their night stops was at Squawman Dutton Ranch. On one trip with a load of whiskey in barrels, a wheel broke before they reached the Dutton place. Being late, they decided to camp there for the night. Next morning they rode to Dutton's to get a wheel, only to find the place burned and the people killed by the Indians. Walt and Ed worked at the Homestake Mine when it first opened. In 1877 Ed homesteaded on Falsebottom Creek (near St. Orge). It was fifteen miles north of Deadwood. Walt tried to homestead but kept being put off because he was too young. To protect their horses, they built a barn up a brushy draw. (In 1970 Ed's son, Earl Willson, found on Falsebottom where the homestead should have been, a brushy draw with a hole back inthe bank with the walls rocked up. He took this to be the same barn.) The Indians rode around and around their place several times but never bothered them. To cut hay, they dug rifle pits where one man would sit with a rifle while the other cut hay. A precaution to prevent Indians rom killing them. Indian humor comes out in the story. Ed told about two friends who were holding a large horse herd where the Spearfish-Deadwood highways meet. Only one man had a pistol. He went down the Creek to hunt for food. He met 16 Sioux Indians who laughed and held up their hands and said 'how' as they went on toward the horseherd. The man ran back to his partner, but there wasn't anything they could do. Looking up they could see about 50 Indians in silhouette onthe skyline of the two big hills to the east and west of them. The 16 Indians cut the herd for the horses they wanted and left. They would laugh and say 'How' each time they would come close to the men. Ed sold his homestead to Fogelsong. He and Walt rode into the valley on the Belle Fourche River in the fall of 1882. The native grass was stirrup high. This was the place they were looking for. Walt homesteaded, now being of age. You can still see the dugout they lived in that first winter. It is about a mile south of the house on the southside of a hill looking down on the river. The house they built of logs is a part of the present house. They had to remove teepee poles to farm the fields, as this had been Indian campground. When they first started to farm they didn't have a harrow, so they tied thorn bushes together and dragged them over the plowed ground to smooth it. There were three other ranches in the country at that time. Jerry Bush, Camp stool and T-Cross-Ton Beaver Creek. Ed and Walt made several trips to Missouri to buy cattle. In the fall of1886 they had 600 head. That winter the snow was deep and the temperatures very cold. They had cut lots of hay on the meadows to the east and above Hulett. Because of the extreme cold, they dug back into a haystack to make a place for late calves, then closed the front with hay. The calves still froze. The stock froze where they stood. In the spring there were one hundred and thirty head of stock left. Walt went to work as a representative for the Campstool Ranch. The water in the river was very high when Ed went to cross, it floated the wagon box off and down the river. At the same time uncoupled the reach, turning the rear wheels loose. Ed drove the team and front wheels to dry land and had to swim back for the rear wheels. He had bought the first grainbinder in the country. At Preacher Wood's place on Beaver Creek they bound the grain and left the machine in the center of the field. Being a good year, there was a great deal of grain. The shocks of grain were so close together they couldn't get the machine out without making a path for it. When there was a threshing machine, it took a month of exchange work to do everyone's grain. The threshing machine was round, four or six teams would walk around it turning the gears. It was called a horse-powered grain separator. It took a crew of 20 or more men, one man driving the teams, two men fed bundles on either side, each had a boy cutting the binder twine. The grain came out in one half bushel measures into sacks. The sacks were hauled to a granary and dumped. The straw went out an elevator to be stacked, usually by kids because it was so dirty a job. Ed married Mary Belle Baxter on January 1, 1888 at the home of her parents at the Riverdale Ranch and Post Office on the Belle Fourche River n Crook County. Her parents were Joseph Henry and Susan Ellen (Massey )Baxter. A minister was to have come the eighty miles but sent word he was ill. Even 40 below, John Pearson was happy to come and perform the wedding ceremony. Edward Douglas Willson was born September 11, 1847 near Jamestown,Chautauqua County, New York at the family ranch. He died April 20,1922 at the River Ranch, Crook County, Wyoming at age 74. He is buried at the Hulett Cemetery. Ed loved to garden. He planted a large orchard of cherry, apple, plum and pear trees. Raised raspberries and strawberries,as well as a very early and beautiful garden. He enjoyed fishing and liked to take a camp outfit to Sand Creek (Beulah) to fish for trout. Ed added an upstairs and kitchen onto his house, much as it stands today. Ed and Belle had four children, Frederick Joseph, Nina Baxter, Earl Russell and Sidney Edward. This account is found on page 223 in the book, 'Hulett Area Past and Present' Compiled, Published and Distributed by Hulett Area Senior Citizens, Inc. Printed by Sand Creek Printing, Belle Fourche, SouthDakota. 1885-1985. 
Birth*Edward Douglas Willson was born on 11 September 1847 in near Jamestown, Chautauqua County, New York, U.S.A..1 
He was the son of Russell Willson and Cordedlia Catherin Schoonmacher. 
Marriage*Edward Douglas Willson married Mary Belle 'Belle' Baxter, daughter of Joseph Henry Baxter and Susan Ellen Massey, on 1 January 1888, in Riverdale Ranch, on the Belle Fourche River, Crook County, Wyoming.1 
Death*Edward Douglas Willson died on 20 April 1922, at age 74, in River Ranch, Crook County, Wyoming, U.S.A..1 
Burial*He was buried in Hulett Cemetery, Block 2, Lot 31, Hulett, Crook County, Wyoming, U.S.A..2 

Children of Edward Douglas Willson and Mary Belle 'Belle' Baxter

Citations

  1. [S1133] Hulett Area Senior Citizens, Hulett Area Past & Present (Hulett, Wyoming, U.S.A.: Hulett Area Senior Citizens, ). Hereinafter cited as Hulett Area Past & Present.
  2. [S1034] More Hullett Area Past & Present, Hullet Area Senior Citizens, compiler, (Hullett, Ontario: Hullet Area Senior Citizens). Hereinafter cited as More Hullett Area Past & Present.

Edward Pollock Willson1

M, #54109, b. 4 February 1886
Pedigree
FatherLewis 'Louis' Willson b. 10 Jul 1845
MotherLizzie Weight d. 1922
Last Edited24 Jan 2002
Marriage*Edward Pollock Willson married Bessie Tubbs UNKNOWN, in Mynard, Nebraska, U.S.A..1 
Birth*Edward Pollock Willson was born on 4 February 1886 in Jamestown, New York, U.S.A..1 
He was the son of Lewis 'Louis' Willson and Lizzie Weight. 

Children of Edward Pollock Willson and Bessie Tubbs

Citations

  1. [S993] Crook County Historical Society, Pioneers of Crook County 1876-1920 (303 East Sioux, Pierre, South Dakota: State Publishing Company, 1981). Hereinafter cited as Pioneers of Crook County 1876-1920.

Ella Willson1

F, #53666, d. 17 April 1927
Pedigree
Last Edited12 Mar 2007
Biographical Note* Ella Willson and twin brother, Ernest R. were born in New York. Their parents, who were of English descent had eight children. Their father, a turner, made all kinds of fancy tops, legs, and decorations for furniture and house trim. Ella married in 1875, at Rock Port, Missouri, to Ezekle Colvin, who owned a farm and raised cattle. See more about Ezekle. In the fall of 1880 Ella and her son, Ben, accompanied her brothers,Walter and Ernest to the Black Hills. There Ella established a boarding house for miners and prospectors at Strawberry Gulch. The week before Christmas 1882, Ella and Ben started east on the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad to visit relatives. A heavy snow storm caused them to be snowbound at Pierre, South Dakota for several days. While confined in Pierre, Ben became very ill with pneumonia. Albert Pollock came to Deadwood, South Dakota, in 1877 from Nova Scotia, and was the proprietor of the first established photograph gallery in the town. He was en route home for the holidays, and also became marooned in Pierre. Albert and Ella became acquainted and he was good help in caring for her sick son. When the train returned to Deadwood, they decided to go back with it. On the 6th of September, 1883 they were married in Deadwood, by R.H. Dallivin, a Methodist minister. Albert and Ella took their wedding trip to Nova Scotia via boat from New York. They spent a month or so with his relatives, and were given a set of Syracuse china. In the fall of 1886, they sold the photography shop and moved to Wyoming. Albert Pollock filed on a homestead on the Belle Fourche River, three miles below Hulett, Wyoming. He and his brother-in-law, Warter Willson, bought cattle to stock the ranch. In the terrible winter of 1886 and1887, when cattle froze to death near hay stacks, they lost all but forty head. Albert and Ella lived on the homestead until 1897 when they sold to Mr. Soyster, and moved back to Deadwood, South Dakota. Albert passed away in August, 1899, after nearly two years of suffering from cancer. He was a Mason and a member of the Ancient Order of United Workmen. Ella Pollock continued to live in Deadwood until February 1927, when she moved to Alva, Wyoming to make her home with her son Ben and Lana. She passed away the 17th of April, 1927, and was laid to rest in the Alva Cemetery beside her twin brother, Ernest R. Willson. Ella Covin Pollock was proud of her handsome Point Lace which was exhibited at the 1893 Word's Fair.2 
Birth*Ella Willson was born in New York, U.S.A.. 
Marriage*She married Ezekle Colvin in 1875, in Rock Port, Atchison County, Missouri, U.S.A.. 
Marriage*Ella Willson married Albert Pollock on 6 September 1883, in Deadwood, Lawrence County, South Dakota, U.S.A.. 
Death*Ella Willson died on 17 April 1927, in Alva, Crook County, Wyoming, U.S.A.. 
Burial*She was buried in Alva Cemetery, Alva, Crook County, South Dakota, U.S.A.. She was laid to rest next to her twin brother, Ernest R. 

Child of Ella Willson and Ezekle Colvin

Family: Ella Willson and Albert Pollock

Citations

  1. [S993] Crook County Historical Society, Pioneers of Crook County 1876-1920 (303 East Sioux, Pierre, South Dakota: State Publishing Company, 1981). Hereinafter cited as Pioneers of Crook County 1876-1920.
  2. [S993] Crook County Historical Society, Pioneers of Crook County 1876-1920 (303 East Sioux, Pierre, South Dakota: State Publishing Company, 1981), Pages 398 & 399.. Hereinafter cited as Pioneers of Crook County 1876-1920.

Frank Willson1

M, #54123, b. 1918
Pedigree
FatherEdward Pollock Willson b. 4 Feb 1886
MotherBessie Tubbs d. 24 Dec 1969
Last Edited16 May 2011
Birth*Frank Willson was born in 1918 in Spearfish, Pennington County, South Dakota, U.S.A..1 
He was the son of Edward Pollock Willson and Bessie Tubbs. 

Citations

  1. [S993] Crook County Historical Society, Pioneers of Crook County 1876-1920 (303 East Sioux, Pierre, South Dakota: State Publishing Company, 1981). Hereinafter cited as Pioneers of Crook County 1876-1920.

Frederick 'Fred' Joseph Willson1

M, #54020, b. 16 February 1890, d. June 1976
Pedigree
FatherEdward Douglas Willson b. 11 Sep 1847, d. 20 Apr 1922
MotherMary Belle 'Belle' Baxter b. 28 Mar 1864, d. 28 Aug 1944
Last Edited27 Mar 2011
Note*Frederick 'Fred' Joseph Willson was born February 16, 1890 at the River Ranch, Crook County, Wyoming. Attended by his grandmother Susan (Massey) Baxter and her sister Elizabeth (Massey Pannell. Died June 1977 at age 86. Married Matilda Koethe January 27, 1917 and divorced. He married Thursday Grant August 15, 1935. Fred was a rancher and blacksmith atHulett. In 1936 Fred and Thursday moved to Idaho. In Elk River, Fred logged and worked for the Highway Department. In 1948 moved to Harrison. Retired there in 1955. Requested that at his death his ashes be scattered over the mountains where he loved to camp and hunt. A headstone was placed by his parents at the Hulett Cemetery. From his first marriage, Fred had one son, Russell Irwin Willson. This account is found on page 223 in the book, 'Hulett Area Past And Present' Compiled, Published and Distributed by Hulett Area SeniorCitizens, Inc. Printed by Sand Creek Printing, Belle Fourche, SouthDakota. 1885-1985. 
Birth*Frederick 'Fred' Joseph Willson was born on 16 February 1890 in River Ranch, Crook County, Wyoming, U.S.A..1 
He was the son of Edward Douglas Willson and Mary Belle 'Belle' Baxter. 
Marriage*Frederick 'Fred' Joseph Willson married Matilda Koethe on 27 January 1917.1 
Death*Frederick 'Fred' Joseph Willson died in June 1976, at age 86.1 
Burial*He was buried in Hulett Cemetery, Block 2, Lot 31, Hulett, Crook County, Wyoming, U.S.A..2 

Child of Frederick 'Fred' Joseph Willson and Matilda Koethe

Citations

  1. [S1133] Hulett Area Senior Citizens, Hulett Area Past & Present (Hulett, Wyoming, U.S.A.: Hulett Area Senior Citizens, ). Hereinafter cited as Hulett Area Past & Present.
  2. [S1034] More Hullett Area Past & Present, Hullet Area Senior Citizens, compiler, (Hullett, Ontario: Hullet Area Senior Citizens). Hereinafter cited as More Hullett Area Past & Present.

Harry Willson1

M, #54049, b. 1877
Pedigree
FatherLewis 'Louis' Willson b. 10 Jul 1845
MotherAnna Gibson d. 1883
Last Edited9 Apr 2023
Birth*Harry Willson was born in 1877 in near Jamestown, Chautauqua County, New York, U.S.A..2 
He was the son of Lewis 'Louis' Willson and Anna Gibson. 
Marriage*Harry Willson married Ida' Belle' Belle Wheaton in 1901, in Sundance, Crook County, Wyoming, U.S.A..2 

Family: Harry Willson and Ida' Belle' Belle Wheaton

Citations

  1. [S1034] More Hullett Area Past & Present, Hullet Area Senior Citizens, compiler, (Hullett, Ontario: Hullet Area Senior Citizens). Hereinafter cited as More Hullett Area Past & Present.
  2. [S993] Crook County Historical Society, Pioneers of Crook County 1876-1920 (303 East Sioux, Pierre, South Dakota: State Publishing Company, 1981). Hereinafter cited as Pioneers of Crook County 1876-1920.

Hazel Cordelia Willson1

F, #54053
Pedigree
FatherWalter Munn Willson b. 18 May 1860, d. 26 Jan 1931
MotherBertha Gerrans d. 21 Feb 1961
Last Edited24 Jan 2002
Hazel Cordelia Willson was the daughter of Walter Munn Willson and Bertha Gerrans. 

Citations

  1. [S1034] More Hullett Area Past & Present, Hullet Area Senior Citizens, compiler, (Hullett, Ontario: Hullet Area Senior Citizens). Hereinafter cited as More Hullett Area Past & Present.

Jessie Willson1

F, #54050
Pedigree
FatherLewis 'Louis' Willson b. 10 Jul 1845
MotherAnna Gibson d. 1883
Last Edited9 Apr 2023
Birth*Jessie Willson was born in Jamestown, New York, U.S.A..2 
She was the daughter of Lewis 'Louis' Willson and Anna Gibson. 

Citations

  1. [S1034] More Hullett Area Past & Present, Hullet Area Senior Citizens, compiler, (Hullett, Ontario: Hullet Area Senior Citizens). Hereinafter cited as More Hullett Area Past & Present.
  2. [S993] Crook County Historical Society, Pioneers of Crook County 1876-1920 (303 East Sioux, Pierre, South Dakota: State Publishing Company, 1981). Hereinafter cited as Pioneers of Crook County 1876-1920.

Lewis 'Louis' Willson1

M, #54047, b. 10 July 1845
Pedigree
FatherRussell Willson b. c 1800
MotherCordedlia Catherin Schoonmacher
Last Edited24 Jan 2002
Birth*Lewis 'Louis' Willson was born on 10 July 1845 in near Jamestown, Chautauqua County, New York, U.S.A..1 
He was the son of Russell Willson and Cordedlia Catherin Schoonmacher. 
Marriage*Lewis 'Louis' Willson married Anna Gibson in 1876, in Jamestown, New York, U.S.A..1 
Marriage*Lewis 'Louis' Willson married Lizzie Weight in 1884, in Jamestown, New York, U.S.A..2 

Children of Lewis 'Louis' Willson and Anna Gibson

Child of Lewis 'Louis' Willson and Lizzie Weight

Citations

  1. [S1034] More Hullett Area Past & Present, Hullet Area Senior Citizens, compiler, (Hullett, Ontario: Hullet Area Senior Citizens). Hereinafter cited as More Hullett Area Past & Present.
  2. [S993] Crook County Historical Society, Pioneers of Crook County 1876-1920 (303 East Sioux, Pierre, South Dakota: State Publishing Company, 1981). Hereinafter cited as Pioneers of Crook County 1876-1920.

Lewis 'Ted' Willson1

M, #54119, b. 1914
Pedigree
FatherEdward Pollock Willson b. 4 Feb 1886
MotherBessie Tubbs d. 24 Dec 1969
Last Edited16 May 2011
Birth*Lewis 'Ted' Willson was born in 1914 in on ranch at Beaver Creek, near Alva, Crook County, Wyoming, U.S.A..1 
He was the son of Edward Pollock Willson and Bessie Tubbs. 

Citations

  1. [S993] Crook County Historical Society, Pioneers of Crook County 1876-1920 (303 East Sioux, Pierre, South Dakota: State Publishing Company, 1981). Hereinafter cited as Pioneers of Crook County 1876-1920.

Nena Baxter Willson1

F, #54024, b. 8 January 1895, d. February 1968
Pedigree
FatherEdward Douglas Willson b. 11 Sep 1847, d. 20 Apr 1922
MotherMary Belle 'Belle' Baxter b. 28 Mar 1864, d. 28 Aug 1944
Last Edited24 Jan 2002
Note*Nena Baxter Willson was born January 8, 1895 at the Riverdale Ranch,Crook County, Wyoming. She died February 1968 at Buffalo, Wyoming at age73. She married Victor A. Suhr in 1922. Nena stayed with her aunt, NenaBaxter, and attended college at Fayetteville, Arkansas. She also went toStanford University in California. Nena taught in the grade school inBuffalo, Wyoming for many years till her retirement. She loved to beoutdoors gardening. Her flowers and garden were well known. Nena'smother, Belle, lived with her for many years. Vick had a Texaco gas andbulk station for many years. Later sold and bought a ranch betweenBuffalo and the Big Horn Mountains on Clear Creek. Nena and Vick had oneson, Richard Harris, born April 17, 1933 at Buffalo, Wyoming. Dick was aNavy pilot in the Korean War, later becoming a commercial pilot forNorthwest Airlines and now an overseas pilot. He lives in Seattle,Washington. He was married and has two daughters. When Dick was smallhe was very attached to his grandmother and called her 'Mucco.' Nenaremembered Fred playing with his dad's cavalry sabre. One day he stuckhimself in the leg with it. The sabre now belongs to her son, Dick.Also of when Earl was small, she'd often have to grab his dress to keephim from tumbling into the river. This account is found on page 224 in the book, 'Hulett Area Past AndPresent' Compiled, Published and Distributed by Hulett Area SeniorCitizens, Inc. Printed by Sand Creek Printing, Belle Fourche, SouthDakota. 1885-1985. 
Birth*Nena Baxter Willson was born on 8 January 1895 in Riverdale Ranch, on the Belle Fourche River, Crook County, Wyoming.1 
She was the daughter of Edward Douglas Willson and Mary Belle 'Belle' Baxter. 
Death*Nena Baxter Willson died in February 1968, at age 73, in Buffalo, Crook County, Wyoming, U.S.A..1 

Citations

  1. [S1133] Hulett Area Senior Citizens, Hulett Area Past & Present (Hulett, Wyoming, U.S.A.: Hulett Area Senior Citizens, ). Hereinafter cited as Hulett Area Past & Present.

Russel Irwin Willson1

M, #54023, b. 6 June 1918
Pedigree
FatherFrederick 'Fred' Joseph Willson b. 16 Feb 1890, d. Jun 1976
MotherMatilda Koethe
Last Edited24 Jan 2002
Note*Russel Irwin Willson was born June 6, 1918 at Belle Fourche, SD. MarriedFlorence Verlaine Tang on November 29, 1939. Russell is a carpenter.Their two children are Gordon Russell Willson, who married and has adaughter and a son, Eric Paul. Gordon is a career man in the Marines.Florence and Fred's daughter,Verlaine Kathryne, married John HenryStein. They have two children, Curtis John and Deanne Verlaine. Russelland daughter Verlaine each have a home across the street from ThursdayWillson in Harrison, Idaho. This account is found on page 223 in the book, 'Hulett Area Past AndPresent' Compiled, Published and Distributed by Hulett Area SeniorCitizens, Inc. Printed by Sand Creek Printing, Belle Fourche, SouthDakota. 1885-1985. 
Birth*Russel Irwin Willson was born on 6 June 1918 in Belle Fourche, Butte County, South Dakota, U.S.A..1 
He was the son of Frederick 'Fred' Joseph Willson and Matilda Koethe. 

Citations

  1. [S1133] Hulett Area Senior Citizens, Hulett Area Past & Present (Hulett, Wyoming, U.S.A.: Hulett Area Senior Citizens, ). Hereinafter cited as Hulett Area Past & Present.

Russell Willson1

M, #54045, b. circa 1800
Pedigree
Last Edited16 May 2011
Biographical Note* Russel Willson was born early 1800 in the United States. Married Cordelia Catherin Schoonmacher. She was Holland Dutch and he was Welch. They lived at Jamestown, Chautauqua County, New York. To this union were born eight children: Louis, born July 10, 1845; Edward, born September11, 1847; and Walter, the youngest, May 18, 1860. Russell Willson in 1849 went from New York to California to the goldfields. There is a letter he wrote to his wife from Sacramento. He is said to have formed the New York Volunteers and joined the Union Army to fight in the Civil War. Louis, age 18, and Edward, age 16, joined the Union Army, Company C, 9th Regiment of New York Calvary on February 15, 1864 at Jamestown. They had been trying to join for two years but were turned away as too young. Later discharged July 17, 1865 in Virginia at the end of the war. They were under General Sheridan and General Sherman on the march 'from Atlanta to the Sea.' They entered the war at the Battle of the Wilderness, fighting in the thick timber caused many small fires to start. Smoke and fire made fighting more difficult. Ed told of being behind a stump for protection with another man, when this man didn’t answer, Ed looked around to see him with a bullet hole between the eyes. Decided it wasn't safe there, reached up to grasp a sapling, bullets almost cut the sapling in two, so he just settled back down. Living conditions on the march to the sea very often were very bad. Sometimes they had nothing. When night came they would wrap the reins around their hands and lay on the ground in front of their horses to sleep. They ate when they could find something. To prevent the enemy from using the railroad rails, the soldiers would pry loose the railroad rails, heat them in a fire and bend around a tree. Ed helped float log rafts, loose logs fastened together, down the Alleghenies River, Ohio and Mississippi to St. Louis. This account is found on page 222 in the book, 'Hulett Area Past And Present' Compiled, Published and Distributed by Hulett Area Senior Citizens, Inc. Printed by Sand Creek Printing, Belle Fourche, South Dakota. 1885-1985. 
Birth*Russell Willson was born circa 1800 in U.S.A.1 
Marriage*He married Cordedlia Catherin Schoonmacher. 

Children of Russell Willson and Cordedlia Catherin Schoonmacher

Citations

  1. [S1034] More Hullett Area Past & Present, Hullet Area Senior Citizens, compiler, (Hullett, Ontario: Hullet Area Senior Citizens). Hereinafter cited as More Hullett Area Past & Present.

Vera Willson1

F, #54115, b. 1911
Pedigree
FatherEdward Pollock Willson b. 4 Feb 1886
MotherBessie Tubbs d. 24 Dec 1969
Last Edited16 May 2011
Birth*Vera Willson was born in 1911 in on ranch at Beaver Creek, near Alva, Crook County, Wyoming, U.S.A..1 
She was the daughter of Edward Pollock Willson and Bessie Tubbs. 

Citations

  1. [S993] Crook County Historical Society, Pioneers of Crook County 1876-1920 (303 East Sioux, Pierre, South Dakota: State Publishing Company, 1981). Hereinafter cited as Pioneers of Crook County 1876-1920.

Walter Josiah 'Joe' Willson1

M, #54054
Pedigree
FatherWalter Munn Willson b. 18 May 1860, d. 26 Jan 1931
MotherBertha Gerrans d. 21 Feb 1961
Last Edited24 Jan 2002
Walter Josiah 'Joe' Willson was the son of Walter Munn Willson and Bertha Gerrans. 

Citations

  1. [S1034] More Hullett Area Past & Present, Hullet Area Senior Citizens, compiler, (Hullett, Ontario: Hullet Area Senior Citizens). Hereinafter cited as More Hullett Area Past & Present.

Walter Munn Willson1

M, #54027, b. 18 May 1860, d. 26 January 1931
Pedigree
FatherRussell Willson b. c 1800
MotherCordedlia Catherin Schoonmacher
Last Edited24 Jan 2002
Birth*Walter Munn Willson was born on 18 May 1860 in New York, U.S.A..1 
He was the son of Russell Willson and Cordedlia Catherin Schoonmacher. 
Marriage*Walter Munn Willson married Bertha Gerrans, daughter of Josiah Gerrans and Elizabeth, on 4 June 1904.2 
Death*Walter Munn Willson died on 26 January 1931, at age 70. 

Children of Walter Munn Willson and Bertha Gerrans

Citations

  1. [S1034] More Hullett Area Past & Present, Hullet Area Senior Citizens, compiler, (Hullett, Ontario: Hullet Area Senior Citizens). Hereinafter cited as More Hullett Area Past & Present.
  2. [S993] Crook County Historical Society, Pioneers of Crook County 1876-1920 (303 East Sioux, Pierre, South Dakota: State Publishing Company, 1981). Hereinafter cited as Pioneers of Crook County 1876-1920.

Zeta Willson1

F, #54111, b. 1909
Pedigree
FatherEdward Pollock Willson b. 4 Feb 1886
MotherBessie Tubbs d. 24 Dec 1969
Last Edited16 May 2011
Birth*Zeta Willson was born in 1909 in on ranch at Beaver Creek, near Alva, Crook County, Wyoming, U.S.A..1 
She was the daughter of Edward Pollock Willson and Bessie Tubbs. 
Marriage*Zeta Willson married Chris Helmer. 

Family: Zeta Willson and Chris Helmer

Citations

  1. [S993] Crook County Historical Society, Pioneers of Crook County 1876-1920 (303 East Sioux, Pierre, South Dakota: State Publishing Company, 1981). Hereinafter cited as Pioneers of Crook County 1876-1920.

Anne Wilmont

F, #64601
Pedigree
Last Edited24 Jan 2002
Marriage*Anne Wilmont married William Bonnel-Bunnell. 

Child of Anne Wilmont and William Bonnel-Bunnell