Wonder if there a connection between your Willis Curry Goodlett and the following:

Willis Curry Goodlett was born September 11, 1859. He was the son of Willis Goodlett and Elizabeth E(arle?) Goodlett (daughter of Jesse Goodlett and Elizabeth Johnson).

Willis Goodlett (1803-1883) was the son of James Goodlett (1774-1843) and Mary Jones (1779-).

Hope Coslett Pees
Seguin, Texas