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Robert Willis

Male 1649 - 1685  (35 years)


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  1. 1.  Robert Willis was born on 20 Dec 1649 in Devizes, Wiltshire, England; was christened in 1653 in St John the Baptist's Church, Devizes, Wiltshire, England; died in Dec 1685 in Devizes, Wiltshire, England; was buried on 2 Jan 1685/86 in St John the Baptist's Church, Devizes, Wiltshire, England.

    Other Events:

    • Residence: Between 1678 and 1686, Devizes, Wiltshire, England
    • Probate: 1686
    • Occupation: 1686; Serge Clothier

    Notes:

    Probate:
    P1/W/366 Administration bond, commission, inventory of Robert Willis a Serge clothier of Devizes, Wiltshire 1686

    Robert married Elizabeth Shipman on 3 Dec 1674 in St Michael & All Angels Church, Hilperton, Wiltshire, England. Elizabeth (daughter of Reverend Roger Shipman and Elizabeth) was born in 1652 in Hilmarton, Wiltshire, England; was christened on 4 Nov 1652 in St Laurence's Church, Hilmarton, Wiltshire, England; died after 7 Nov 1691. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 2. John Willis  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1675 in Devizes, Wiltshire, England; was christened on 3 Jan 1675/76 in St John the Baptist's Church, Devizes, Wiltshire, England; died after 1689.
    2. 3. Robert Willes  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1678 in Wiltshire, England; was christened on 1 Mar 1677/78 in St John the Baptist's Church, Devizes, Wiltshire, England; died in Mar 1725 in Southampton, Hampshire, England; was buried on 9 Mar 1724/25 in St Mary's Church, Southampton, Hampshire, England.
    3. 4. Elisabeth Willis  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1680 in Devizes, Wiltshire, England; was christened on 3 Jan 1680/81 in St John the Baptist's Church, Devizes, Wiltshire, England; died after 1689.
    4. 5. Mary Willis  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1683 in Devizes, Wiltshire, England; was christened on 12 Mar 1682/83 in St John the Baptist's Church, Devizes, Wiltshire, England; died after 1689.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  John Willis Descendancy chart to this point (1.Robert1) was born in 1675 in Devizes, Wiltshire, England; was christened on 3 Jan 1675/76 in St John the Baptist's Church, Devizes, Wiltshire, England; died after 1689.

    Other Events:

    • Beneficiary: 16 Apr 1694; in his grandmother's Will

    Notes:

    Beneficiary:
    P1/W/419 Will of Mary Willis, widow, of Devizes, Wiltshire 1694


  2. 3.  Robert Willes Descendancy chart to this point (1.Robert1) was born in 1678 in Wiltshire, England; was christened on 1 Mar 1677/78 in St John the Baptist's Church, Devizes, Wiltshire, England; died in Mar 1725 in Southampton, Hampshire, England; was buried on 9 Mar 1724/25 in St Mary's Church, Southampton, Hampshire, England.

    Other Events:

    • Alternative Name: Robert Willis
    • Beneficiary: 16 Apr 1694; in his grandmother's Will
    • Occupation: 1722; Master Cork Cutter
    • Residence: 1725, Southampton, Hampshire, England
    • Probate: 17 May 1725, Hampshire, England; 1725P/44

    Notes:

    Beneficiary:
    P1/W/419 Will of Mary Willis, widow, of Devizes, Wiltshire 1694

    Probate:
    Will of Robert Willis of Southampton, Hampshire, corkcutter, 1725 ref: 1725P/44

    In the name of God Amen I Robert Willis of the Towne and County of South'ton Corkcutter being weake and infirme in body but of sound and disposeing mind and memory (thanks be therefore given to Almighty God) but calling to mind the uncertainty of this transitory Life Do for the setting and disposeing of all such worldly Estate wherewith it hath pleased God to blesse me make and publish and declare this my last Will and Testament in writeing in manner and forme following that is to say

    Imprimis my Will is that all my just Debts and funeral Expenses be first justly and truly paid by my Executor hereinafter named

    Item I give and bequeath unto my Wife Hannah the Sume of Ten Pounds of lawfull money of Great Britain to be paid to her or her assigns by my Executor hereinafter named within twelve months next after my decease

    Item I give and bequeath unto my Daughter Elizabeth Willis the Sume of fifty pounds of lawfull money of Great Britain to be paid to her or her assignes within twelve months next after my Decease by my Executor hereinafter named

    Item I give and bequeath unto my Daughter Hannah Willis the Sume of Twenty Pounds of like lawfull money to be paid to her or her assignes when she shall attaine to her full age of one and twenty yeares And my Will and meaning is and I doe hereby declare the same to be that my said Executor shall and doe at his owne Costs and Charges without any Deduc'on or allowance to be made or paid to him out of the said Legacy of Twenty pounds hereby given to my said Daughter Hannah or otherwise by my said daughter Hannah broadly? maintaine Cloath provide for and educate my said Daughter Hannah untill she shall attaine to her said age of one and twenty yeares or be marryed And also shall and doe dureing the said time learne and instruct her the said Hannah my Daughter in the Art Trade or Mystry of a Corkcutter in the best way method and manner that he can

    Item all the rest residue and remainder of my Estate both real and personall Goods Chattels Debts Creditts and Effects whatsoever not herein and hereby already disposed of I Give and bequeath unto my Son Robert Willis whom I doe hereby name make and ordaine full sole Executor of this my Last Will and Testament hereby revokeing and disannulling all former Wills by me at any time now before made

    In Witness whereof I the said Testator have to this my Last Will and Testament set my hand and Seale this seven and twentyeth day of February in the eleventh year of the Reigne of our Sovereigne Lord George by his grace of God of great Britain France and Ireland King Defender of the faith of Anno Dm 1724. Robt Willes

    Signed sealed examined published and declared by the said
    Testator as his last Will and Testament In the presence of us
    and in his presence attested by us
    Henry Whistead
    T Cole
    Sam Scott

    17 May 1725
    Supra nominal Rob Willis
    Filius jurat? invatus fecit
    Coram me
    R Bridsoake

    Robert married Catherine Smart on 28 Jul 1701 in St Matthew's Church (formerly St Mary's), Rowde, Wiltshire, England. Catherine (daughter of Reverend William Smart, B.A. and Alice Ives) was born in Nov 1678 in Sherrington, Wiltshire, England; was christened on 30 Nov 1678 in St Cosmas and St Damian's Church, Sherrington, Wiltshire, England; died in Aug 1716 in Southampton, Hampshire, England; was buried on 26 Aug 1716 in St Mary's Church, Southampton, Hampshire, England. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 6. Willes  Descendancy chart to this point died in 1707 in Devizes, Wiltshire, England; was buried on 4 Sep 1707 in St John the Baptist's Church, Devizes, Wiltshire, England.
    2. 7. Robert Willes  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1702 in Rowde, Wiltshire, England; was christened on 21 May 1702 in St Matthew's Church (formerly St Mary's), Rowde, Wiltshire, England; died in Feb 1761 in Southampton, Hampshire, England; was buried on 27 Feb 1761 in Holy Rood Church, Southampton, Hampshire, England.
    3. 8. William Willes  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Sep 1703 in Rowde, Wiltshire, England; was christened on 26 Sep 1703 in St Matthew's Church (formerly St Mary's), Rowde, Wiltshire, England; died in Feb 1704/05 in Devizes, Wiltshire, England; was buried on 13 Feb 1704/05 in St John the Baptist's Church, Devizes, Wiltshire, England.
    4. 9. Elizabeth Willes  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1707 in Devizes, Wiltshire, England; was christened on 31 Jul 1707 in St John the Baptist's Church, Devizes, Wiltshire, England; and died.
    5. 10. Catherine Willes  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1710 in Devizes, Wiltshire, England; was christened on 8 Sep 1710 in St John the Baptist's Church, Devizes, Wiltshire, England; died before 1725.

    Robert married Hannah Hickman on 11 Aug 1719 in South Stoneham, Hampshire, England. Hannah (daughter of Thomas Hickman and Rachell) was born in 1696 in Fawley, Hampshire, England; was christened on 5 Feb 1695/96 in Fawley, Hampshire, England; and died. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 11. Joseph Willes  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1719 in Southampton, Hampshire, England; was christened on 16 Sep 1719 in St Mary's Church, Southampton, Hampshire, England; died in 1719 in Southampton, Hampshire, England; was buried on 20 Oct 1719 in St Mary's Church, Southampton, Hampshire, England.
    2. 12. Hannah Willes  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1720 in Southampton, Hampshire, England; was christened on 23 Oct 1720 in St Mary's Church, Southampton, Hampshire, England; and died.
    3. 13. Ann Willes  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1723 in Southampton, Hampshire, England; was christened on 4 Jul 1723 in St Mary's Church, Southampton, Hampshire, England; died in 1723 in Southampton, Hampshire, England; was buried on 27 Oct 1723 in St Mary's Church, Southampton, Hampshire, England.

  3. 4.  Elisabeth Willis Descendancy chart to this point (1.Robert1) was born in 1680 in Devizes, Wiltshire, England; was christened on 3 Jan 1680/81 in St John the Baptist's Church, Devizes, Wiltshire, England; died after 1689.

    Other Events:

    • Beneficiary: 16 Apr 1694; in her grandmother's Will

    Notes:

    Beneficiary:
    P1/W/419 Will of Mary Willis, widow, of Devizes, Wiltshire 1694


  4. 5.  Mary Willis Descendancy chart to this point (1.Robert1) was born in 1683 in Devizes, Wiltshire, England; was christened on 12 Mar 1682/83 in St John the Baptist's Church, Devizes, Wiltshire, England; died after 1689.

    Other Events:

    • Beneficiary: 16 Apr 1694; in her grandmother's Will

    Notes:

    Beneficiary:
    P1/W/419 Will of Mary Willis, widow, of Devizes, Wiltshire 1694



Generation: 3

  1. 6.  Willes Descendancy chart to this point (3.Robert2, 1.Robert1) died in 1707 in Devizes, Wiltshire, England; was buried on 4 Sep 1707 in St John the Baptist's Church, Devizes, Wiltshire, England.

  2. 7.  Robert Willes Descendancy chart to this point (3.Robert2, 1.Robert1) was born in 1702 in Rowde, Wiltshire, England; was christened on 21 May 1702 in St Matthew's Church (formerly St Mary's), Rowde, Wiltshire, England; died in Feb 1761 in Southampton, Hampshire, England; was buried on 27 Feb 1761 in Holy Rood Church, Southampton, Hampshire, England.

    Other Events:

    • Alternative Name: Robert Willis
    • Alternative Name: Robert Willis
    • Residence: Between 1725 and 1729, Southampton, Hampshire, England
    • Occupation: 1729; Cork Cutter
    • Court: 14 Jul 1729, Southampton, Hampshire, England; SC/4/150

    Notes:

    Court:
    Information of Daniel Davis of Southampton, victualler, accusing Charles Likely and Robert Hasting of forceably breaking open a stable door in which six saddles and bridles had been locked up to compel payment of a debt owing to Davis by Robert Willis of Southampton, cork cutter.

    Robert married Elizabeth Hobbs on 10 Aug 1725 in St Thomas' Church, Winchester, Hampshire, England. Elizabeth died in Feb 1768 in Southampton, Hampshire, England; was buried on 28 Feb 1768 in Holy Rood Church, Southampton, Hampshire, England. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 14. Elizabeth Willis Hobbs  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1724 in Southampton, Hampshire, England; was christened on 26 Jul 1724 in All Saints Church, Southampton, Hampshire, England; and died.
    2. 15. Mary Willis  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1734 in Southampton, Hampshire, England; was christened on 11 Jun 1734 in St Mary's Church, Southampton, Hampshire, England; and died.
    3. 16. Robert Willes  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1739 in Southampton, Hampshire, England; was christened on 30 Sep 1739 in St Mary's Church, Southampton, Hampshire, England; died in Dec 1796 in High Street, Southampton, Hampshire, England; was buried on 28 Dec 1796 in Holy Rood Church, Southampton, Hampshire, England.

  3. 8.  William Willes Descendancy chart to this point (3.Robert2, 1.Robert1) was born on 24 Sep 1703 in Rowde, Wiltshire, England; was christened on 26 Sep 1703 in St Matthew's Church (formerly St Mary's), Rowde, Wiltshire, England; died in Feb 1704/05 in Devizes, Wiltshire, England; was buried on 13 Feb 1704/05 in St John the Baptist's Church, Devizes, Wiltshire, England.

  4. 9.  Elizabeth Willes Descendancy chart to this point (3.Robert2, 1.Robert1) was born in 1707 in Devizes, Wiltshire, England; was christened on 31 Jul 1707 in St John the Baptist's Church, Devizes, Wiltshire, England; and died.

    Elizabeth married Michael Cofford on 7 Feb 1724/25 in St Mary's Church, Southampton, Hampshire, England. Michael and died. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 17. Catherine Cofford  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1726 in Southampton, Hampshire, England; was christened on 22 Aug 1726 in St Mary's Church, Southampton, Hampshire, England; and died.

  5. 10.  Catherine Willes Descendancy chart to this point (3.Robert2, 1.Robert1) was born in 1710 in Devizes, Wiltshire, England; was christened on 8 Sep 1710 in St John the Baptist's Church, Devizes, Wiltshire, England; died before 1725.

  6. 11.  Joseph Willes Descendancy chart to this point (3.Robert2, 1.Robert1) was born in 1719 in Southampton, Hampshire, England; was christened on 16 Sep 1719 in St Mary's Church, Southampton, Hampshire, England; died in 1719 in Southampton, Hampshire, England; was buried on 20 Oct 1719 in St Mary's Church, Southampton, Hampshire, England.

    Other Events:

    • Alternative Name: Joseph Hickman


  7. 12.  Hannah Willes Descendancy chart to this point (3.Robert2, 1.Robert1) was born in 1720 in Southampton, Hampshire, England; was christened on 23 Oct 1720 in St Mary's Church, Southampton, Hampshire, England; and died.

  8. 13.  Ann Willes Descendancy chart to this point (3.Robert2, 1.Robert1) was born in 1723 in Southampton, Hampshire, England; was christened on 4 Jul 1723 in St Mary's Church, Southampton, Hampshire, England; died in 1723 in Southampton, Hampshire, England; was buried on 27 Oct 1723 in St Mary's Church, Southampton, Hampshire, England.


Generation: 4

  1. 14.  Elizabeth Willis Hobbs Descendancy chart to this point (7.Robert3, 3.Robert2, 1.Robert1) was born in 1724 in Southampton, Hampshire, England; was christened on 26 Jul 1724 in All Saints Church, Southampton, Hampshire, England; and died.

  2. 15.  Mary Willis Descendancy chart to this point (7.Robert3, 3.Robert2, 1.Robert1) was born in 1734 in Southampton, Hampshire, England; was christened on 11 Jun 1734 in St Mary's Church, Southampton, Hampshire, England; and died.

    Mary married William Bowden on 15 May 1758 in Holy Rood Church, Southampton, Hampshire, England. William was born about 1728; and died. [Group Sheet]


  3. 16.  Robert Willes Descendancy chart to this point (7.Robert3, 3.Robert2, 1.Robert1) was born in 1739 in Southampton, Hampshire, England; was christened on 30 Sep 1739 in St Mary's Church, Southampton, Hampshire, England; died in Dec 1796 in High Street, Southampton, Hampshire, England; was buried on 28 Dec 1796 in Holy Rood Church, Southampton, Hampshire, England.

    Other Events:

    • Alternative Name: Robert Willes
    • Alternative Name: Robert Willis
    • Residence: Between 1758 and 1771, Southampton, Hampshire, England
    • Occupation: Between 1758 and 1771; Cork Cutter
    • Court: Oct 1758, Southampton, Hampshire, England; SC9/4/530 & 531
    • Literate: 1761
    • Residence: 1761, Holy Rood Parish, Southampton, Hampshire, England
    • Admon: 13 Sep 1768
    • Apprenticeship: Dec 1771, Southampton, Hampshire, England; D/TH 56/24
    • Occupation: 1796; Cheesemonger
    • Occupation: 1796; Grocer
    • Probate: 1799

    Notes:

    Court:
    SC9/4/530  - 2nd October, 1758
    Estreat of recognizance of Thomas Page to appear at the next Quarter Sessions to prosecute John Goodridge junior and Robert Willis junior, for assaulting him. Also note that George Blundell, William Champness and Reuben Sidney were convicted by their own confession of throwing squibbs. "True Bill".

    SC9/4/531 - 6 October 1758
    Indictment of Thomas Mackrell of Southampton, blacksmith, Robert Willis the younger of Southampton, cork cutter, and John Goodridge the younger of Southampton, barber, for assaulting Thomas Page in the parish of St. Lawrence on the 5th of September, 1758.

    Admon:
    21M65/D4/1768/62
    Bond for the administration of the estate of Elizabeth Willis of Southampton
    Administration granted to Robert Willis of Southampton, cork cutter

    Apprenticeship:
    Thomas Temple (son of William, basket maker) to Robert Willis, cork cutter

    Probate:
    1799A/105
    Will of Robert Willis of Southampton, Hampshire, grocer

    Robert married Elizabeth Wiltshire on 5 Jul 1761 in All Saints Church, Minstead, Hampshire, England. Elizabeth died in 1805 in Gosport, Hampshire, England; was buried on 4 Jan 1805 in St Mary's Church, Southampton, Hampshire, England. [Group Sheet]

    Children:
    1. 18. Elizabeth Willes  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1762 in Southampton, Hampshire, England; was christened in 1762 in Holy Rood Church, Southampton, Hampshire, England; and died.
    2. 19. Robert Willes  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1764 in Southampton, Hampshire, England; was christened on 4 Oct 1764 in Holy Rood Church, Southampton, Hampshire, England; died on 10 Oct 1806 in Newgate Prison, Old Bailey, London, England; was buried on 17 Oct 1806 in St Andrew's Burial Ground, Holborn, Middlesex, England.
    3. 20. Mary Willes  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1767 in Southampton, Hampshire, England; was christened in 1767 in Holy Rood Church, Southampton, Hampshire, England; and died.
    4. 21. Harriot Willes  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1768 in Southampton, Hampshire, England; was christened in 1768 in Holy Rood Church, Southampton, Hampshire, England; and died.
    5. 22. John Willes  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1769 in Southampton, Hampshire, England; was christened in 1769 in Holy Rood Church, Southampton, Hampshire, England; died in 1770 in Southampton, Hampshire, England; was buried on 26 Jul 1770 in Holy Rood Church, Southampton, Hampshire, England.
    6. 23. William Willis  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1771 in Southampton, Hampshire, England; was christened in 1771 in Holy Rood Church, Southampton, Hampshire, England; died on 19 Apr 1809 in Barbados.
    7. 24. George Willes  Descendancy chart to this point was born in 1773 in Southampton, Hampshire, England; was christened in 1773 in Holy Rood Church, Southampton, Hampshire, England; died in 1774 in Southampton, Hampshire, England; was buried on 10 Jan 1774 in Holy Rood Church, Southampton, Hampshire, England.

  4. 17.  Catherine Cofford Descendancy chart to this point (9.Elizabeth3, 3.Robert2, 1.Robert1) was born in 1726 in Southampton, Hampshire, England; was christened on 22 Aug 1726 in St Mary's Church, Southampton, Hampshire, England; and died.

    Other Events:

    • Alternative Name: Catherine Cosford
    • Alternative Name: Catherine Costord