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     Thomas Williamson was born on 12 June 1864 at Perry Township, Armstrong Co., PA. He was the son of John Williamson and Cordelia Wheeler.¹ Thomas Williamson died on 26 March 1907 at Armstrong Co., PA, at age 42 Year of death could be off by one year either way.

OBITUARY (newspaper unknown):
Thomas Williamson died at the home of his mother, Mrs. C. Williamson of Grant Street, on Sunday evening, Mar. 26th, after a long illness of a complication of stomach and kidney trouble.

The deceased was born and reared in Perry Township, Armstrong County, where he resided all his life until last fall when he removed with his mother to East Brady. He was in his fortieth year, and before disease had weakened his powerful frame he was a man of prodigious strength. He could hold out with ease a fifty pound weight in either hand at the same time, and he was also able to lift an ordinary sized horse by getting his shoulders under the animal. For several years prior to his death he had been in ill health, and suffered great pain at times.

The funeral services were held at the late residence on Tuesday afternoon, conducted by Rev. C. P. Marshall, of Presbyterian church, of which congregations Mr. Williamson was a member, and the body was laid to rest in the Brady's Bend cemetery beside his wife and child who had preceded him to the grave several years ago.

Mr. Williamson is survived by his mother, four sisters, and two brothers, all of whom were present at the funeral except one brother who was unable to attend on account of illness in his family.

The out of town relatives attending the funeral were as follows: Mrs. Thomas Morrison, Lima, Ohio; Mrs. John Bird, Bradford; Samuel Williamson, Pittsburgh.

He was buried in March 1907 at Brady's Bend Cemetery, Brady's Bend Twp., Armstrong Co., PA, Buried beside his wife and a child who pre-deceased him.

     Thurzia L. Williamson was also known as Thurrie. She was born on 20 April 1867.¹ She married Witmer Hostetter Shirk, son of Jacob Balmer Shirk and Anna Elizabeth Gotschall, on 10 September 1884.¹

     Wilbourn Arnold Williamson was born on 20 February 1924 at Manito, Mason Co., IL, WW II draft registration. He was the son of Henry Wilbourn Williamson and Grace Luella Seelye. Wilbourn Arnold Williamson married Sylvia Eileen DeWitt, daughter of Edward George DeWitt and Ermil Katherine Smith, on 9 December 1942 at Kahoka, Clark Co., MO. Wilbourn Arnold Williamson began military service on 29 May 1943 at Peoria, Peoria Co., IL, WW II service, U.S. Army, enlisted. He died on 5 February 1994 at Arlington Heights, Cook Co., IL, at age 69. He was buried in February 1994 at Glendale Memorial Gardens, Pekin, Tazewell Co., IL, Findagrave #175810687.

     William Williamson was born on 12 June 1859 at Missouri.^1,2 He was the son of John Williamson and Cordelia Wheeler.¹ William Williamson lived in 1880 at Perry Twp., Armstrong Co., PA.¹ He married Aida Garvin circa 1886, two children born, both deceased before the 1900 census.² William Williamson lived on 5 June 1900 at Salamonie Twp., Huntington Co., IN, oil pumper.² He died on 31 October 1942 at Los Angeles Co., CA, at age 83.

     William Claudis Williamson was also known as "Billy". He was born on 7 July 1869 at Jackson Co., TN.¹ He was the son of Joseph Mitchell Williamson and Martha Ann Cooper.¹ William Claudis Williamson married Hallie Windle, daughter of Alfred Lafayette Windle and Mary C. Armstrong, on 8 June 1904 at Putnam Co., TN, no children. William Claudis Williamson died on 23 April 1958 at Carthage, Smith Co., TN, at age 88. He was buried in April 1958 at Granville Cemetery, Granville, Jackson Co., TN.

     Elizabeth Willingham was born on 11 December 1878 at Henderson Co., KY. She married Robert Farley Crafton. Elizabeth Willingham died on 24 October 1959 at Henderson, Henderson Co., KY, at age 80. She was buried in October 1959 at Fernwood Cemetery, Henderson, Henderson Co., KY, Findagrave #92334546.

     Sarah Ellen Willingham was born on 17 November 1871 at Texas.¹ She married Thomas Jefferson Grisham circa 1895.¹ Sarah Ellen Willingham died on 21 February 1941 at age 69. She was buried in February 1941 at Sayre-Doxey Cemetery, Sayre, Beckham Co., OK, Findagrave #13569969.

     Adaline Willis was born circa 1847 at Ohio.¹ She was the daughter of John Willis and Sarah Orwig.¹ Adaline Willis died on 16 December 1932 at Los Angeles Co., CA.

     Angeline Willis was born circa 1847 at Ohio.¹ She was the daughter of John Willis and Sarah Orwig.¹ Angeline Willis died on 8 November 1931 at Los Angeles Co., CA.

     Anita Louise Willis was born on 22 August 1931 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK. She was the daughter of Ruth (?)¹ Anita Louise Willis married Charles Elvis Armstrong, son of William Harmon Armstrong and Mattie Jane Haskins, on 2 November 1947. Anita Louise Willis died on 1 October 2010 at Brevard Co., FL, at age 79 Dates per SSDI, last residence Satellite Beach.

     Arlene Willis married Walter C. Sullivan, son of Joseph Sullivan and Clara A. Westenhouser. Arlene Willis was born in 1914. She died on 21 February 1993.

     Artie Willis was also known as "Dick". He was born on 4 February 1918 at Pitkin, Vernon Par., LA.¹ He married Ethel Maricle. Artie Willis died on 2 May 1999 at Lake Charles, Calcasieu Par., LA, at age 81

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

PITKIN - Services for Artie "Dick" Willis will be at 4 p.m. today in the chapel of Ardoin with the Rev. Charles Best officiating. Burial will be in Blue Branch Cemetery under direction of Hixson, DeRidder.

Willis, 80, of Leesville died Sunday, May 2, 1999, in Lake Charles Memorial Hospital, Lake Charles.

He was a native of Pitkin and a member of Providence Baptist Church.

Survivors include four sons, Barnette Willis of Leesville, Alex Willis of Orange, Texas, Larry Willis of Lake Charles and Jackie Willis of Vinton three daughters, Artie Mae Hoover of Pitkin, Joe Ann DeVille of Hackberry and Joyce Bailey of DeRidder two brothers, J.P. Willis and J.W. Willis, both of Dry Creek two sisters, Eva Taylor of Bundick Lake and Marie Thompson of Pitkin and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He was buried in May 1999 at Blue Branch Cemetery, Pitkin, Vernon Par., LA, Findagrave #168651721.

     Artie Mae Willis was born on 18 September 1938. She was the daughter of Artie Willis and Ethel Maricle.¹ Artie Mae Willis died on 19 May 2001 at age 62. She was buried in May 2001 at Marlow Cemetery, Vernon Parish, LA, Findagrave #19208810.

     Benjamin Franklin Willis was born on 6 October 1841 at Franklin Co., OH.¹ He was the son of John Willis and Sarah Orwig.¹ Benjamin Franklin Willis married Mary J. Downing on 31 December 1867 at Fulton Co., IL. Benjamin Franklin Willis died on 25 November 1912 at Coffeyville, Montgomery Co., KS, at age 71. He was buried in November 1912 at Nowata Memorial Cemetery, Nowata, Nowata Co., OK, Find A Grave Memorial# 21340375.

     Cassie A. Willis was born on 28 May 1874 at Williamson, Travis Co., TX. She married Charles John Price in 1891. Cassie A. Willis died on 17 November 1942 at Pottawatomie Co., OK, at age 68. She was buried in November 1942 at Fairview Cemetery, Shawnee, Pottawatomie Co., OK, Findagrave #60027972.

     Charles H. Willis was born on 17 September 1908 at Kansas.¹ He married Mildred E. Owens, daughter of Charles Henry Owens and Florence Funk, on 7 September 1934 at Denver, Denver Co., CO. Occupation: Wheeler in brickyard in 1940 at Denver, Denver Co., CO.¹ Charles H. Willis died on 8 May 1989 at age 80. He was buried in May 1989 at Fairmount Cemetery, Denver, Denver Co., CO, Find A Grave Memorial# 150000011.

     Charles Henry Willis Jr. was born on 25 March 1937 at Denver, Denver Co., CO.¹ He was the son of Charles H. Willis and Mildred E. Owens.¹ Charles Henry Willis Jr. died on 20 September 2009 at Denver, Denver Co., CO, at age 72 dates per SSDI, last residence Denver. He was buried in September 2009 at Fairmount Cemetery, Denver, Denver Co., CO, Find A Grave Memorial# 42310969.

     Charlotte Louise Willis was born on 14 January 1924 at Bristol, Washington Co., VA.¹ She was the daughter of Walter Lee Willis and Myrtle Floannis Leonard. Charlotte Louise Willis married Raymond Earl Gebhart, son of Walter Edgar Gebhart and Anna Elizabeth Martin, on 24 December 1943 at Miamisburg, Montgomery Co., OH. Charlotte Louise Willis lived in 1993 at 17 Hoover Avenue, Miamisburg, Montgomery Co., OH. She died on 15 August 2015 at Montgomery Co., OH, at age 91.

     Earl Willis was born on 2 March 1882 at Pennsylvania. He married Pearl E. Goshorn on 11 September 1915 at Monroe Co., MI. Earl Willis died on 12 February 1949 at Grant Co., IN, at age 66. He was buried in February 1949 at Estates of Serenity, Marion, Grant Co., IN, Find A Grave Memorial# 108676771.

     Elizabeth Willis married Thomas Jefferson Nutter, son of Benjamin Starr Nutter and Rebecca Stipp, before 1893.

     Eva Ellen Willis was born on 24 April 1862 at Warren Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of William Willis and Susan (?)¹ Eva Ellen Willis married Robert Vincent Gilmore, son of Samuel Baldridge Gilmore and Ellen Eliza Brown, circa 1881.² Eva Ellen Willis died after April 1930.

     Gail Willis was born on 21 June 1887 at Syracuse, Hamilton Co., KS, WW II draft registration.¹ He married Lillian Johnson on 30 May 1929 at Manning, Carroll Co., IA. Gail Willis died on 21 June 1974 at Wyoming at age 87. He was buried in June 1974 at Rawlins Cemetery, Rawlins, Carbon Co., CO, Findagrave #133149434.

     Helen O. Willis was born on 14 August 1903 at Warren Co., IA. She was the daughter of William Elias Willis and Della May Hodges. Helen O. Willis married Marion Samuel Fortune, son of Elijah William Fortune and Cora Elizabeth Wendel, circa 1920. Helen O. Willis died on 22 March 1993 at Grandview, Yakima Co., WA, at age 89.

     Henry Clay Willis was born on 9 December 1841 at Schuyler Co., MO. He married Mary Susan Clearwater on 8 July 1869 at Marion Co., IA. Henry Clay Willis died on 12 May 1915 at Warren Co., IA, at age 73. He was buried in May 1915 at Newbern Cemetery, Lacona, Warren Co., IA, Findagrave #138473578.

     James D. Willis was born on 2 May 1921 at Romney, Tippecanoe Co., IN. He was the son of James Dixon Willis and Anna Lacey. James D. Willis began military service WW II service, U.S. Army. He married Norma Jeanne Curry, daughter of James Albert Curry and Irene Althea Bull, on 28 July 1951. James D. Willis died on 19 June 1987 at age 66. He was buried in June 1987 at Boone Hutcheson Cemetery, Reelsville, Putnam Co., MO, Findagrave #167253101.

     James Dixon Willis was born circa 1889 at Kentucky. He married Anna Lacey.

     James Rodney Willis was born on 25 September 1939 at Denver, Denver Co., CO.¹ He was the son of Charles H. Willis and Mildred E. Owens.¹ James Rodney Willis began military service on 2 November 1956 U.S. Navy, four year enlistment. He died on 20 December 2001 at Colorado at age 62 dates per SSDI, last residence Aurora, Arapahoe County.

     John Willis was born circa 1822. He married Sarah Orwig on 31 December 1840 at Tuscarawas Co., OH.

     John Logan Willis was born on 1 April 1885 at Marion Co., IA.¹ He was the son of Henry Clay Willis and Mary Susan Clearwater. John Logan Willis married Ora Victoria Wendel, daughter of Thomas Jefferson Wendel and Rebecca Pettit, on 21 July 1904 at Marion Co., IA. John Logan Willis and Ora Victoria Wendel were divorced before March 1912; Ora remarried to John H. Snook on 8 MAR 1912.

John Logan Willis died on 14 June 1960 at Cooperstown, Griggs Co., ND, at age 75. He was buried in June 1960 at Cooperstown Cemetery, Cooperstown, Griggs Co., ND, Findagrave #59065381.

     Leone Willis was born on 28 August 1905 at Marion Co. (probably), IA, could have been 1904 as she is listed as 5 on the 1910 census taken 2 JUN 1910, Emmons Co., ND.¹ She was the daughter of John Logan Willis and Ora Victoria Wendel.¹ Leone Willis married Alfred Louis Mondou, son of Joseph Mondeaux and Laura Marie Baune, on 5 September 1933 at Wolf Point, Roosevelt Co., MT. Leone Willis lived on 8 April 1940 at 335 Third Street SW, Minot, Ward Co., ND. She died on 28 September 1955 at Gig Harbor, Pierce Co., WA, at age 50. She was buried in October 1955 at Haven of Rest Cemetery, Gig Harbor, Pierce Co., WA, Findagrave #88059155.