Person:William Willis (72)

Year	Location	Type	Notes
1816	Henry, KY	Will	Will written by William WILLIS of Henry Co. KY on 2 May 1816 lists his children as follows: Polly LAW, Susanna DUFF, Letticia SPEAR, Nancy MADDOX, Averilla LAW and John WILLIS. Will probated Aug 1816.
			Attached is the Will of William Willis of Henry County, Kentucky which names his daughter Averilla Law. Through land records, I've traced this William Willis to Pittsylvania Co., Virginia. William's Will names five daughters and one son. In a previous Pittsylvania Co., Virginia land transaction, he deeded land to another son, Joel Willis. In this and other land transactions, his wife's name was either Avarilla or "Ava" (probably a shortened version of Avarilla.) This is probably the mother of Averilla Law. Jim Dwinell
			FHL Film No. 0,828,749 Henry County, Kentucky Will Book 2, Page 250 Will of William Willis In the name of God, Amen. I William Willis of Henry County, and state of Kentucky being sick and weak in body but of perfect mind and memory, thanks be unto God for the same. I do make and ordain this my last will and testament. That is to say, principally and first of all, I give and recommend my soul into the hand of God that gave it and as concerning my body, I recommend it to the earth to be buried in a decent manner at the discretion of my executors. Nothing doubting, but at the general resurrection to obtain everlasting happiness in the life to come. And as touching the such worldly estate wherewith it doth please God to bless me with this life, I give, devise and dispose of the same in manner in ...... from following, that is, today in the first place, I give and bequeath unto my four daughters, Polly Law, Surania Duff, Lettica Spear, and Nancy Maddox all of my personal property to be equally divided amongst. I also give and bequeath unto my daughter Avarila Law the sum of five pounds which she has already received in full of legacy. It is also my will and desire that my faithful servant Agatha and her son Laurence may quietly have their freedom and independence of my heirs, executors and administrators and assigns. I constitute, make and [appoint] my son John Willis my full executor to this my last will and testament. And I do hereby utterly disallow, revoke, and disannul any and every former testament will and legacies, bequests and executors by me in anyways before the time named will in bequeath satisfying and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the 2nd of May 1816. Signed, sealed and delivered by the hand of William Willis as his last will and testament in presence of us. John M. Johnson Jack Pryor James Fanliconia Tavner Young
			Henry County, August Term, 1816. The last will and testament of William Willis, deceased, was read and returned to court and proven by the oath of Jack Pryor and Tavenor Young, witnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded.
			In the name of God, Amen. I William Willis of Henry County, and state of Kentucky being sick and weak in body but of perfect mind and memory, thanks be unto God for the same. I do make and ordain this my last will and testament. That is to say, principally and first of all, I give and recommend my soul into the hand of God that gave it and as concerning my body, I recommend it to the earth to be buried in a decent manner at the discretion of my executors. Nothing doubting, but at the general resurrection to obtain everlasting happiness in the life to come. And as touching the such worldly estate wherewith it doth please God to bless me with this life, I give, devise and dispose of the same in manner in ...... from following, that is, today in the first place, I give and bequeath unto my four daughters, Polly Law, Surania Duff, Lettica Spear, and Nancy Maddox all of my personal property to be equally divided amongst. I also give and bequeath unto my daughter Avarila Law the sum of five pounds which she has already received in full of legacy. It is also my will and desire that my faithful servant Agatha and her son Laurence may quietly have their freedom and independence of my heirs, executors and administrators and assigns. I constitute, make and [appoint] my son John Willis my full executor to this my last will and testament. And I do hereby utterly disallow, revoke, and disannul any and every former testament will and legacies, bequests and executors by me in anyways before the time named will in bequeath satisfying and confirming this and no other to be my last will and testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the 2nd of May 1816. Signed, sealed and delivered by the hand of William Willis as his last will and testament in presence of us. John M. Johnson Jack Pryor James Fanliconia Tavner Young William X Willis
			NAME: William WILLIS RECORD NO. LOCATION: Henry Co. , KY DATE: 2 May 1816 SOURCE: Henry Co., Kentucky Will Book 2, Page 250 FHL Film No. 0,828,749
			RECORD: Sill: Names daughters: Polly Law, Surania Duff, Lettica Spear and Nancy Maddox. Special bequeath to daughter Avarila Law. Also names son John Willis as executor. Witnesses: John M. Johnson, Jack Pryor, James Fanliconia and Tavner Young. Will proved August term 1816.
			Signed, sealed and delivered by the hand of William Willis as his last will and testament in presence of us. John M. Johnson Jack Pryor James Fanliconia Tavner Young William X Willis
1765	Amelia, VA	Land	SOURCE: William of Amelia Co. record 52 p 050 2 Sep 1765 for 30 pounds (130 ac). in Char. Co on Roanoke Ry. trades Matthew Marable, land Marable got from Henry Hudson. Note that was a swap of land.
1770	Pittsylvania, VA		SOURCE: Page 358 13 Jul 1770 from William WILLIS of Pittsylvania Co., VA to Walter ROBERTSON of Halifax Co., VA for 30 pounds a certain tract of land about (130 ac) in Charlotte Co. on Roanoke Ry, land that had come from Matthew Marable. 1765. Everella the wife of William relinquished her right of dower. Record 5 Oct 1773.
1770	Pittsylvania, VA		SOURCE: Page 358 13 Jul 1770 from William7 WILLIS of Pittsylvania Co., VA to Walter ROBERTSON of Halifax Co., VA for 30 pounds a certain tract of land about (130 ac) in Charlotte Co. on Roanoke Ry, land that had come from Matthew Marable. 1765. Everella the wife of William relinquished her right of dower. Record 5 Oct 1773. SOURCE: Page 358 4 Oct 1773 from William WILLIS of Charlotte Co. to Hugh JAMES of Charlotte Co. for 45 lb. 100 ac land William WILLIS. Wit: none. Everella also relinquished rights records 5 Oct 1773.
1773	Charlotte, VA		SOURCE: Page 358 4 Oct 1773 from William WILLIS of Charlotte Co. to Hugh JAMES of Charlotte Co. for 45 lb. 100 ac land William WILLIS. Wit: none. Everella also relinquished rights records 5 Oct 1773. This one is another deal.
1786	Pittsylvania, VA		NAME: William WILLIS RECORD NO. LOCATION: Pittsylvania Co. , VA DATE: 2 Dec 1786 SOURCE: Virginia Land Office Patents and Grants, Willis, K-R, card 29 of 31, from LVA (Internet) Pittsylvania Co. 400a. On both side of Shocks Creek adjoining Joseph Motleys land Grants 1, p. 140.
1792	Patrick		NAME: William W. WILLIS RECORD NO. LOCATION: Patrick Co , VA DATE: 9 Feb 1792 SOURCE: Patrick Co., VA Deed Book 1, page 50 FHL Film 0,033,337
1792	?		RECORD: William W. Willis of [blank] county, state of Virginia to Joel Willis for land on south fork of Russells Creek. Land borders Grey's Order Line, William Willis, Augustine Brown and contains one acre and is a part of a survey of 339 acres and patented 1787. Signed by William W. Willis, with mark and witnessed by Joseph Cloud, and Joseph Willis, dated Feb 9, 1792, recorded Feb 9, 1792.
1795	Pittsylvania, VA		SOURCE: Pittsylvania Co. deeds: Joel WILLIS from William WILLIS. Gift. For love and affection for my son Joel. 5 shillings and 200 acres on Shockhoe Creek, Bk 10, pg 268, 21 Dec 1795 This creek near Halifax Pittsylvania Co. line.
1795	Pittsylvania, VA		NAME: William WILLIS RECORD NO. LOCATION: Pittsylvania co , VA DATE: 21 Dec 1795 SOURCE: Pittsylvania co., Virginia Deed book 10, Page 268 Deed Index
1795	Pittsylvania, VA		NAME: William WILLIS RECORD NO. LOCATION: Pittsylvania Co. , VA DATE: 21 Dec 1795 SOURCE: Pittsylvania Co., Virginia Deed Book 10, page 268, FHL Film No. 0,033,267
1795	Pittsylvania, VA		RECORD: December 21, 1795: William Willis of Pittsylvania co. to his son Joel Willis for 200 acres in Pittsylvania co on both sides of Shocoe Creek. Property bounded by Withecome, Horloack. Witnessed by Edward Turnstall. Recorded 12 Dec.1795.
1795	Patrick		NAME: William WILLIS RECORD NO. LOCATION: Patrick Co , VA DATE: 12 Dec 1795 SOURCE: Patrick Co., VA Deed Book 1, page 355 FHL Film 0,033,337
1795	Patrick		RECORD: William Willis of Patrick Co. to Joel Willis of Patrick Co. for 100 acres in Patrick Co. on South Fork of Russells Creek. Land was part of patent to William Willis and was a part of the land where Thomas Willis lived. Signed by William Willis, with mark and witnessed by Samuel Staples, William Nolin and Robert Rowan. dated Dec 12, 1795 and recorded Dec 31, 1795.
1795	Pittsylvania, VA		SOURCE: Pittsylvania Co. deeds: Joel WILLIS from William WILLIS. Gift. For love and affection for my son Joel. 5 shillings and 200 acres on Shockhoe Creek, Bk 10, pg 268, 21 Dec 1795 This creek near Halifax Pittsylvania Co. line. SOURCE: Pittsylvania Co. deeds: William WILLIS to Peter DUPUY. 150 lbs 200 acres adjoining Joel WILLIS, Shockhoe Creek. Wife Averilla relinquishes dower rights. Deed book 10, Pg 298, 15 Feb 1796.
1796	Pittsylvania, VA		SOURCE: Pittsylvania Co. deeds: William WILLIS to Peter DUPUY. 150 lbs 200 acres adjoining Joel WILLIS, Shockhoe Creek. Wife Averilla relinquishes dower rights. Deed book 10, Pg 298, 15 Feb 1796.
1796	Pittsylvania, VA		NAME: William WILLIS RECORD NO. LOCATION: Pittsylvania Co. , VA DATE: 17 Sep 1796 SOURCE: Pittsylvania Co., Virginia Deed Book 10, page 430, FHL Film No. 0,033,267
1796	Pittsylvania, VA		RECORD: September 17, 1796: William and wife Averilla Willis of Pittsylvania co. to Peter Dupuy for 200 acres in Pittsylvania co. on Shocks Creek. Bounded by Joel Willis, Joseph Holders, Thomas Tanners and Jones. Averilla Willis relinquishes her right of dower. Recorded 19 Sep 1796. Signed by William W. Willis.
1803	Patrick		NAME: William WILLIS RECORD NO. LOCATION: Patrick Co , VA DATE: 18 Oct 1803 SOURCE: Patrick Co., VA Deed Book 2, page 295 FHL Film 0,033,337
1803	Patrick		RECORD: William Willis of Patrick Co. to Joseph Willis of Patrick Co. for 95 Acres in Patrick co. on south fork of Russells Creek. Land is on Joel Willis's line. Deed is signed by William Willis with his mark, witnessed by Joseph Willis, Thomas Rodes and John Askew with his mark. Dated October 18, 1803 and recorded February Court 1804. ____________________________________________________________________ NAME: William WILLIS RECORD NO. LOCATION: Henry , KY DATE: 4 Mar 1816 SOURCE: Henry Co., Kentucky Deed Book 5, Page 325 FHL Film No. 0,826,749
1816	Henry		SOURCE: William WILLIS and Ava his wife of Henry County sold to John WILLIS of Shelby Co. KY 100 acres of land in Henry Co. The deed is dated 4 Mar 1816 and recorded 6 May 1816. Deed Book 5, page 325, Henry Co... KY. In 1818 John WILLIS and Letty his wife of Shelby Co. KY sold this 100 acres of land to Jack PRIOR. The deed is dated 6 Apr 1818 and recorded 6 Apr 1818. Deed Book 7, page 56, Henry Co., KY.
1816	Henry		RECORD: William Willis and Ava, his wife of Henry County convey property to John Willis of Shelby County. Property is in Henry County and contains 100 acres. Recorded 6 May 1816.
1816	Henry		SOURCE: Prior to the writing of the will, William WILLIS and Ava his wife of Henry County sold to John WILLIS of Shelby Co. KY 100 acres of land in Henry Co. The deed is dated 4 Mar 1816 and recorded 6 May 1816. Deed Book 5, page 325, Henry Co... KY. In 1818 John WILLIS and Letty his wife of Shelby Co. KY sold this 100 acres of land to Jack PRIOR. The deed is dated 6 Apr 1818 and recorded 6 Apr 1818. Deed Book 7, page 56, Henry Co., KY.
?	?		RECORD: Deed of gift from William Willis to Joel Willis
1797	Shelby KY	Tax	SOURCE: William WILLIS appears on the Shelby Co., KY tax list in 1797. John WILLIS appears on the Shelby Co.. KY tax list as early as 1794
1795	Patrick	Marriage	RECORD: 13 Dec 1795: William Willis and Levinia Davidson, daughter of David Davidson. Sur. Joel Willis. Wit. David Willis. SOURCE: Lela C. Adams: Marriages of Patrick Co., VA 1791-1850, 1972, Southern Historical Press, page 129 LOCATION: Patrick Co. , VA DATE: 13 Dec 1795
1795	Patrick	Court	NAME: William WILLIS RECORD NO. LOCATION: Patrick Co. , VA DATE: 2 Feb 1795 SOURCE: Lela C. Adams: Abstracts of Order Book "O", Patrick Co., VA June 1791 - August 1800, Southern Hist Press (1984), pg 38
1795	?	Court	RECORD: Page 92, Court 27 February 1795: Moore vs William Willis and Joel Willis