of Lee County, Iowa · from London, England · documented from the public record
The family in the record
Mary B. Cole d. 1861
Mary B. Cole⚭ Mr. Willis
childrenSarah J. Willis · Martha Willis · Eveline H. Willis · William C. Willis · James H. Willis · Mary E. Willis · Edward Willis
Source: Biographical review of Lee County, Iowa
Their story
What the record says
First wife of Mr. Willis.
Came to America at age 14.
Died July 30, 1861, buried at Racine, Wisconsin.
Seven children: Sarah J. (married the sketch's subject), Martha (died age 4), Eveline H. (died in infancy at 6 months), William C., James H. of Moline Illinois, Mary E. of Missouri, and Edward (died in infancy).
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