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Updating info for my Great Grandfather James Willison

dj41351 — 2015-08-01 03:27:24Z

James Willison was born in 1855 in TX. He married Mary Jane 'Mollie' Campbell on 01 Feb 1890 in Paris, Lamar, TX. He died 16 Jan 1908 in Antlers, Pushmataha, OK. They had 4 children. In 1888 they lived in Cooper, Lamar, TX and in 1892 in Indian City, Payne, OK. This is where there children were born. In 1908, James, Mary their boys Walter and Thomas 'Tommie' all died within 2 weeks of each other. My Grandfather Dudley Enoch and sister Josie 'Babe Jo' lived. From 1888 to present I have most of the linage. I'm trying to find the parents and siblings of James Willison. In census records his name is listed as Jim Wilson, J.W. Willison,James Wilson, and the last name has also been spelled Willisson. Is there anybody out there related to me? I sure would like to hear from you. :-)

Violet Blackmore, James Willison - Hamilton County, Indiana

jfproots — 2015-05-01 00:05:00Z

I have posted a new message about the Blackmore and Willison surnames in 1820s Hamilton County, Indiana, at http://jenongen.blogspot.com/ .

Re: Willisons of Hyndman Pennsylvania

RaymondWillison20 — 2015-03-31 02:12:14Z

Hi Gina
Just read your post. I have some info on your line which is also mine. Can provide it for trade of info you may have. I have some pictures to go with the info.
ray Willison
rayjoy11@hhotmail.com

HELP! Willison

mrs_stewart_20 — 2014-09-21 18:02:54Z

Hi everyone, my husband's mother's biological father was a Willison. All we know about him was that his family moved to New York because of the Civil War because things were getting pretty bad where they were, (obviously long) before he was born, and that this man I'm looking for, was a traveling salesman, and passed through Spokane, Washington in about January of 1950. I like to fancy this man was single, because I would hate to find out he was married, and guessing he was probably born within 15 years of 1910?? So far what I have done is to find a map of all the States that were affected by the Civil War, find all of the Willison families that lived in those states in the 1850 census. And then searched for them in the New York 1860 census. I found there was a John Willison and also a William D/H?? Marrison(Willison) that both moved to New York, but there were 6 John Willisons' and the 1860's census doesn't tell me which John Willison it is. If anyone can help me elimate any of them or give me any information I would be very grateful. The John Willison's I have, according to the 1850 census are as follows:
1) John Willison, born about 1820 in Ohio, living in Walker, Texas. Occupation: Brickmason.
Married to a Julian, born in about 1823 in Massachusetts.
2) John Willison, born about 1836 in Arkansas, living in Red River, Texas. Age 14. Living with a
different family?
3) John Willison, born about 1834 in Connecticut, living in Blue Jackson, Missouri. Age 16.
Parents were Charles and Barbara Willison.
4) John Willison, born about 1826 in Maryland, living in District 2, Cecil, Maryland.
5) John Willison, born about 1821 in Maryland, living in District 2, Hartford, Maryland.
Occupation: looks like Mearenner?? Married to a Mary A. born about 1825 in Maryland.
6) John Willison, born about 1848, living in District 9, Allegany, Maryland. Age 2. Father: Jas
Willison.

And then William D/H Marrison(Willison) born in 1823 in Tennessee, living in District 21, Dade, Georgia. Married to a Harriot.

Any Information or comments welcome. I'm beggining to feel a little discouraged. Glad for any help I can get! :D Thanks.

Re: Willison family

Gordon15 — 2014-08-24 02:10:20Z

Thanks,
I didn't have that. Eldridge had 4 wives and the children are widely dispersed. Are you connected to either Eldridge or Arvilla?
Gordon

Re: Willison family

dusty185 — 2014-08-24 00:19:18Z

I have a copy of the marriage record of Arvilla Bentsen and Eldridge D. Willison . They were married 31 Mar. 1934 in Cuyahoga Co. Ohio His father is Martin Willison mother Pearl Lent.
Please e mail me
Rose

Jackson Lee Willison - Lancaster, Ohio

Contribution — 2013-12-31 12:52:57Z

LANCASTER: Jackson Lee Willison, 87, of Lancaster, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2013 at Crestview Manor surrounded by his family.

He was born January 23, 1926 in Logan, Ohio (Hocking County) and was the son of the late Isaac Oscar and Blanche (Ashbaugh) Willison.

Jackson was a retired director from Columbus State Community College, former employee of Seagrave Corportation and Owens Illinois in Columbus, OH and Pittston, PA.

He was also a U.S. Air Force veteran serving during WW II.

Jackson and his wife were actively involved in the Classic Cruisers Car Club for 10 years.

He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Doris L. "Dude" (Huffman) Willison; sons, Steven P. (Beth) Willison of Swoyersville, PA and Jack D. (Joyce) Willison of Lancaster, OH; four grandchildren, Jadi, Steven W. (Deanna) and Scott (Claire) Willison and Cara (Johnny) Hendrix; six great grandchildren, Gage, Madison, Sydney, Paul and Sarah Willison, Lex and Gabe Hendrix; brother, Robert (Vaughnida) Willison of Millersport; brother-in-law, Lee Huffman of Grove City, Ohio and nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers Mickey and Richard Willison.Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m.
Saturday at the TAYLOR FUNERAL HOME in Amanda, Ohio with Pastor Dave Jackson officiating.
Burial will be in Amanda Twp. Cemetery with military honors.

Friends may call from 4-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, the family would like contributions to be made to FairHope Hospice in Jackson's memory.Kind notes of condolence may be made to the family at www.mytaylorfuneralhome.com

Re: Looking for relatives to Donna, Roger, Laura Willison of WI

vwillison02 — 2013-12-02 07:22:50Z

Hi, I do believe we're relatives. My dad's side of the family was from the Janesville area and my dad was even born there. I haven't met anyone on my grandfather's side (Steven Willison) because they didn't associate with each other. My grandpa passed away July 1993. He had Fabry's disease which was slowly killing him, but what killed him was severe burns on his body.

Re: Lorenus Willison

Lawrence_Planck — 2013-11-24 18:34:17Z

I believe this is my 2nd Great Granddad's son. Do you know if his father was John Willison? Who was his mother? I know John had 3 wives. My Great-Granddad was Harve N. Willison

Lorenus Willison

LisaMooreTrimble — 2013-09-17 13:44:49Z

Looking for info on L P Willison aka Lorenus Willison. Wondering if he had a son David born abt 1881. Lived in Jasper and Crawford County IL in the 1870s and 1880s.

Re: Lewis F. Willisson

Torrey42 — 2013-09-12 14:56:28Z

The Augusta Chronicle
Augusta, Georgia
Saturday, 10 April 1802
Page 3 Column 2

Died, on Saturday last, Mr. Samuel Willisson of South Carolina.
(Saturday, 4 April, 1802)

The August Chronicle
Augusta, Georgia
Friday, 10 November 1815
Page 3 Column 3

----------. at her plantation in South Carolina, on Monday last, Mrs. Rebecca Willisson, in the 46th year of her age.

Children of Samuel Willisson and Rebecca Stark:

1. Mary Willisson

The Augusta Chronicle
Saturday, 16 March 1799
Page 3 Column 3

Died, on Tuesday the 12th inst. at Alexandria, South-Carolina, Miss Mary Willisson, second daughter of Mr. Samuel Willison.

2. Harriet Willisson (Wife of Hon. James Dellet of Alabama)

Mobile Commercial Register
Mobile, Alabama
30 August 1841, Monday

Died.

At Claiborne, on Thursday Morning; the 26th inst. after a most painful and protracted illness. Mrs. Harriet Dellet, wife of the Hon. James Dellet, cultivated and properly trained, she was a remarkable instance of one feeling and practicing all the duties and charities of this life, without ostentation. Her husband and daughter know and feel their loss.

3. Thomas Tucker Willisson (Wife Sarah Martha Waring)

Died in East Florida, exact location unknown on 25 December 1833.

Re: Willisons from Warwickshire, Birmingham England

jhsteinkrauss — 2013-07-27 11:32:35Z

Thank you so much for this information! I've been struggling trying to find information on Thomas and Emma.

Re: Willisons from Warwickshire, Birmingham England

lsgluskie1 — 2013-07-27 06:50:35Z

I am a descendant of Thomas & Emma's son Frederick W Willison & his wife Winifred who emigrated to Sydney Australia in 1919.

Thomas Willison was born 24 Aug 1828 in Birmingham & christened 29 Dec 1828;married Emma Pitt 27 Dec 1851 in Birmingham; died 28 Aug 1918 Douglas Isle of Man. He was a printer & stationer. His father was John Cart Willison (b ca 1795; married Mary Ann Gilchrist St Marylebone London 17 Mar 1818 and died 11 Nov 1837 Bordesley Aston.) Mary Ann Gilchrist was born in London ca 1793 and died 17 Mar 1876 Kings Norton Worcestershire.

Re: Willisons from Warwickshire, Birmingham England

KimDevonald — 2013-06-08 22:01:08Z

Hi Jen I have information but will have to get back to you, there may be a connection because there is a Thomas. I am only a guest on this site I hope I don't lose the connection to you before giving you the information.

Re: Willisons from Warwickshire, Birmingham England

jhsteinkrauss — 2013-06-07 00:59:36Z

Hi Kim,

I'm not sure. There's a very good chance that they are related. I know Thomas had quite a few children. Do you know what year your grandfather was born?

Jen

Re: Willisons from Warwickshire, Birmingham England

KimDevonald — 2013-06-05 22:21:53Z

Hi i am the granddaughter of Edward willison from Warwickshire,he lived in cuckoo road, do you know if your connected to this willison family
Regards Kim williams

SUSAN WILLISON-OHIO- Abt 1840 to May 1911

GEEGEEGIBSON — 2011-08-13 04:21:58Z

Seeking the parents of this woman, my gggrandmother, who is first found in 1850 Census, Rome Twp, Lawrence Co, OH, with Leander & Angeline Varnum family. In 1860 she is living with Leander's brother, Anselm Varnum in same area. Later that year she marries Moses C. Fowler, same county, and they have two daughters, Mary Hannah and Minnie, before Moses dies in the Civil War.

Re: Missing Willisons

Lawrence_Planck — 2011-01-02 17:16:03Z

Good luck in your search! I will keep a look out for Elizabeth Willison. I would think there would be some type of Death Record for her in the county court house. Wanda

Re: Missing Willisons

Lawrence_Planck — 2010-12-31 11:05:39Z

I found you W.H. Hite with father Levi and mother Mary in 1880

It appears the family was wiped out by 1900 on Levi and son Harry are in 1900 census.

I think your Grandfather was living with Levi's sister

HITE ADIE C. 16 W OH OH TUSCARAWAS TRENTON; WARWICK 1880

HITE ETTIE 4 W OH OH TUSCARAWAS TRENTON; WARWICK 1880

HITE HARRY 1 W OH OH TUSCARAWAS TRENTON; WARWICK 1880

HITE LEVI 44 W OH OH TUSCARAWAS TRENTON; WARWICK 1880

HITE MARY 41 W OH OH TUSCARAWAS TRENTON; WARWICK 1880

HITE MINNIE M. 8 W OH OH TUSCARAWAS TRENTON; WARWICK 1880

HITE TABITHA E. 18 W OH OH TUSCARAWAS TRENTON; WARWICK 1880

HITE WILLIAM H. 20 W OH OH TUSCARAWAS TRENTON; WARWICK 1880

WILLISON ALBERT 24 M W OH OH TUSCARAWAS SANDY TWP 1900

WILLISON EARNEST 22 M W ENGL OH TUSCARAWAS FAIRFIELD TWP 1900

WILLISON L??? 50 M W OH OH TUSCARAWAS SANDY TWP 1900

WILLISON MAUD 16 F W OH OH TUSCARAWAS 2-WD NEW PHILADELPHIA 1900

WILLISON Franklin J - Vietnam Wall section 10W

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2011-04-27 16:19:26Z

WILLISON Franklin J - Vietnam Wall section 10W

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 220,674 photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Parker), cemetery(Vietnam) and Surname.

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is not my family.

Harold Willison (ohio)

fatal11 — 2012-09-09 23:03:19Z

I am trying to track down my fathers side of the family. Unfortunately, I have very little to go on and I am looking for some help.

My father was "Harold Arnold Willison" and I believe he was born in Athens, Ohio. He has several siblings but the information is sketchy at best. He had a brother named "Lester Sylvester Willison". I believe he had a brother named Ray(mond?). He had a sister Charlene (we called marie) and a sister Nida (No idea what her real name was/is, but we called her Nida (nighta?) and my last location for her was Texas.

I know the siblings all lived in the Vinton , Ohio area for many years.

Any insight in to the father would appreciated.

Thanks!

Re: Missing Willisons

WCounsil — 2010-12-30 12:49:29Z

I am from the Willison family of Licking County, Ohio. My best guess is Elizabeth is the daughter of Oliver Willison, as he had a daughter listed Jennie which could be Elizabeth. There are also Hoyts in Licking County.
Tuscarawas is close to this county. Good luck.

Re: Mary Elizabeth Willison Narragon: Mystery Mary W. from NY?

thomas_sale — 2010-06-01 18:27:20Z

I have Eliza Wood (b. 12 March 1840) married to William Willison (b. 18 April 1833) on 25 November 1855, at West Bloomfield, New York. I believe that John William Willison (b. 2 Mar 1831) was married to Sabra Ann Goddin (b. 3 May 1836), circa. 1859.

Regards, David
d DOT thomas70 AT ntlworld DOT com

Re: Willison – American Civil War

thomas_sale — 2010-06-01 18:20:57Z

Hi. Would love to hear from you. I don't have anything below the 9 (nine) children of Kathryn Matilda Willison and Robert Frederick Konz.

Email: d DOT thomas70 AT ntlworld DOT com

Re: Allegany Co Willisons

LanieKay123 — 2012-03-08 05:47:35Z

Is this the same Amelia that married John High? Do you have any records that indicate this? I have been looking for anything that lists Amelia as Elisha's daughter, but have been able to find it.

Amelia Willison High

LanieKay123 — 2012-03-08 02:54:32Z

Help! I'm looking for documentation of Amelia's parents. I believe them to be Elisha Willison and am unsure of her mother, as he was married more than once. I believe her to be from Licking, OH and she later married John High and moved to Carroll County Arkansas. She is listed as Elisha's child on multiple family trees, but I can't find any documentation. Any insight would be great! : )

Re: Willison of WI

camilleunger — 2010-12-02 23:12:38Z

This was posted many years ago so not sure if you are still interested in any information, but here goes...my great grandparents were Delbert and Cinderilla Kast (Wilson). We were always under the impression that the spelling was Wilson and not Willison, but we could be wrong. Delbert and Cinderilla had 4 children. Cannot remember all of the names but my grandmother was Mabel, a sister Emma and a brother George, other brother can't remember his name. Delbert, Cinderilla and Mabel are all buried in Richland Center. Mabel died at a young age, I think 40ish, massive stroke. All other siblings died pretty young from heart related illnesses. Hope this information helps.

Re: Missing Willisons

MurphyJohnsonFT — 2011-01-04 20:22:12Z

hello,
It sure is frustrating at times, but exciting when you find something! I was wondering what your Elizabeth Willison's b & d dates were? I will look for her when I am looking for my Sarah Ann Willison, who was b 29 Sep 18 1858, d 25 May 1926.
I will get over to the History Society soon.

Re: Missing Willisons

MurphyJohnsonFT — 2011-01-04 01:32:36Z

he again. Thanks for answering and I will also keep your relatives in mind as I search. I have found 3 distant cousins while researching my ft this year. Fun, and good to have others interested in the same people.
If you ever see any info on Ferris,Hawkins,Foote as well as Willison I'd appreciate hearing. Were you talking abt the Historical society in Columbus? I also live in the area and haven't got there yet. Will have to ck it out soon.

Re: Missing Willisons

MurphyJohnsonFT — 2011-01-03 06:11:48Z

Hello,
You questions abt missing Willisons caught my eye because I too am missing some. My great grandmother was Sarah Ann Willison, and she m Joseph Hawkins. They lived in Northern OH. I have very little to go on, but was told Sarah was from England, and her parents may have been Rueben Willison and Maria DeFeese. I'm not having much luck and wonder if we could be looking at relatives.

Re: Looking for relatives to Donna, Roger, Laura Willison of WI

gregheron — 2012-02-07 04:37:44Z

Hi Robin,you probably don't remember me at all. I left home when you were still really young and I never came back. I am your older half-brother Greg. Your mom was born "Madonna Pearl Willison" and was born in Madison Wisconsin. Your Grandmother was "Alice Ellen Roeben" and your Grandfather was "Samuel Willison". Mom had 3 brothers "David,Roger,and Steve,and 2 sisters "Elaine and Laura". Also,yes the genetic disease called Fabry Disease is carried down from the female to the male children. That is, the female is the carrier that carries the gene and gives it to the male children. Your sister Pam probably is a carrier, but was too stubborn to believe me when I brought it up. And her daughter is probably a carrier too. I guess we won't know until someone has a son and he becomes infected with the gene. I got lucky and didn't get it. There was a 50/50 chance. Your brother Randy got it and died. Anyway,I hope this information helps you a little. If you want to contact me, my email is ..... greg_heron@hotmail.com

Willison

purcie69 — 2013-01-12 03:42:17Z

Im a Willison aswell !!! mine are from Atwick

Willison

purcie69 — 2013-01-12 03:42:15Z

Im a Willison aswell !!! mine are from Atwick

Willison

nlm23551 — 2010-07-08 11:30:02Z

I just got a laptop and getting back into the Willison genealogy heavily now. I need to contact Willisons from the Flintstone Md. area. I am related to Rev. John Willison of Dundee. Will await your reply.

Nancy Lee Willison Malyuk

My e-mail address is: nlm2355@hotmail.com

Re: Willisons

marie1107 — 2011-09-14 18:07:03Z

Yes, I think there is a connection. I have theories but cannot find the common ancestor. I am thinking that ancestor is in England or Ireland.
My grandfather always insisted on (2's ,2'l). My 5th g-grandfather was Samuel Willisson and in SC documents the name is spelled with ss,ll. Samuel was born abt 1750 in VA.
In 150 his granddaughter Harriett went to visit family in Yorkshire,Eng. One of the brothers was Jeremiah.
Maybe we work to find the connecting link. Marie 7011

Re: Lewis F. Willisson

marie1107 — 2011-01-27 00:49:23Z

Lewis, I have been trying to locate a Samuel Willisson born around 1750 in Virginia. Since you spell Willisson the same way there has to be acommon ancestor because ALL of the Willisson's from Samuel were adamant about the 2L's and 2S's.
I need to locate Samuel and find out if he had brothers.The only info on him is he married a Rebecca Starke, But the family never spoke of him.
If you find more Willisson's please post them. Thank you, Marie Willisson Thompson.

Willison grave in Edinburgh

linfin11 — 2010-10-05 20:20:21Z

I just added burial information for David Willison and Emira Willison Scheniman to www.findagrave.com

The graves are located in Canongate Kirkyard, Edinburgh, Scotland.

Re: Mary Elizabeth Willison Narragon: Mystery Mary W. from NY?

baber3006 — 2010-06-01 01:59:41Z

Was Eliza Wood married to William Willison or his brother, John William Willison? I am finding conflicting information. My great-grandfather was the son of William Willison, Herman Carlton Willison, and was born in 1880. I'm not sure if his mother was Eliza Wood or some other Eliza, but would love for someone to shed some light on this!

Re: Willison – American Civil War

baber3006 — 2010-06-01 01:22:44Z

William definitely survived, because he was my great-great grandfather. His son, Herman, was born in 1880. Herman's daughter, Kathryn, was my paternal grandmother. Beyond his survival, I haven't discovered anything else about his service in the Civil War, but found the information about his brother, Newlove, very interesting.

Re: Beds, Herts, Bucks Willisons

MargaretWillison — 2012-02-28 10:39:24Z

I know that your last message was 2004 but I was very interested to see that you are in this area researching the Willison family. I live in Bucks and my family are from Herts. Any information would be greatly received. Many thanks

Re: Looking for relatives to Donna, Roger, Laura Willison of WI

DMD22008 — 2010-10-30 14:07:11Z

In fact my grandma alice ellen roeben passed away in the early 80's she lived in janseville and im in wisconsin as well so maybe we can work together and see if we are related because if so im trying to do reasearch on Alice's native american heritage

Re: Looking for relatives to Donna, Roger, Laura Willison of WI

DMD22008 — 2010-10-30 14:03:02Z

Hi My Name is Daniel Willison I had uncles named roger and steve my fathers name was david willison he had a sister elaine as well and i think a sister laura as well their fathers name was samuel willison married to an alice roeben who was native american so let me know if you know any of these names

Missing Willisons

bobhite13 — 2010-12-20 15:32:59Z

My great grandfather was Virgil Willison Hite (Hoyt). I'm trying to find out more about his family and history.

He was born 12 Jul 1889 in Dennison, Tuscarawas, Ohio. His parents were W H Hoyt and Elizabeth Willison. I have no information on either of them. I know that Virgil Willison Hite was living away from or without his parents when he was 11 years old according to the 1900 Census. He was boarding with Elisha and Mary M Packer in Mill, Tuscarawas, Ohio. I suspect this is where the surname changed from Hoyt to Hite. The 1900 Census data suggests that both W H Hoyt and Elizabeth Willison were born in Ohio.

If this is a definite link to someone's family, or perhaps a possible missing link, I'd like to know more. My family is full of mysterious broken links that I'd like to piece back together. Thanks.

Re: Missing Willisons

bobhite13 — 2010-12-30 19:35:11Z

Thanks. That at least gives me an angle to research further. A dead end in the family tree so early on is a little mysterious.

Re: Missing Willisons

bobhite13 — 2011-01-02 17:07:23Z

Thanks for the information.

I'm not sure if that is the same W H Hoyt (Hite) that fathered Virgil Willison Hite. There are many missing links, and it seems odd for the name to change from Hite to Hoyt and then back to Hite. Name changes are common though. Regardless, you have provided me with new links to explore.

I've looked at the Willison's you provided as well, and they have proven to be interesting possible links. They are almost as much of a mystery as Elizabeth Willison in my tree, which could be promising. The fact that data is scarce could be their link in itself.

Thanks so much!

Re: Missing Willisons

bobhite13 — 2011-01-03 14:02:45Z

We very well could be. I will keep that in mind as I keep searching. I plan on visiting the Ohio Historical Society again sometime in the near future to hunt for more information. I'm fortunate enough to live nearby.

Re: Missing Willisons

bobhite13 — 2011-01-04 14:06:29Z

I will keep my eyes peeled.

Yes. The Ohio Historical Society in Columbus has many records from the smaller towns around Ohio. This is how I tracked down my Grandfather's parents (Hoyt & Willison). I had a birth date and birth place for him, but no parent names. I used that in their archives that they have on microfilm and after about only half an hour to an hour, I found him.

The name Hoyt through me off at first because I was tracking Hite, but it has to be him. What are the odds of a Virgil Willison Hoyt and a Virgil Willison Hite being born on the same day in the same small town in Ohio? It was exciting to make that discovery, but then when I put it all together in my family tree here, it revealed no hints about his parents that was conclusive, Elizabeth Willison and W H Hoyt. So back to do further research someday soon.

Re: Missing Willisons

bobhite13 — 2011-02-04 18:53:55Z

I actually don't have any birth dates on her at all. Her son, Virgil, was born in 1889, so I would guess her DOB to be around or before 1870 depending upon if Virgil is her first child.

This cold weather is keeping me away from the Historical Society.

Betty Willison of Denton, TX 1933

drbrownlee — 2010-03-09 05:52:43Z

Betty is pictured in the 1933 Bronco, yearbook of Denton High School, and is a senior. I'm not kin but thought this might help others locate family.

Re: I need to find out about my family Pleases help me

mswildthing1953 — 2010-03-01 19:48:25Z

lucy,I have margaret flood b. 1836 ireland married 3-8-1859 in lanark ontario to a william wilson b. 1836 son of roland and maragaret wilson I can't find if they had any children but I don't think william lived very long. any help please ! collette