Willis, Francis b. January 5, 1745 d. April 3, 1829 US Congressman. He was born in Frederick County, Virginia and was educated in Brunswick and Berkeley Counties. Willis enlisted for the Revolutionary War in 1777, was commissioned as a Captain and commander in a company of Grayson's Dragoon's, and rose through the ranks to Colonel and commander of a regiment. In 1784 he moved to Wilkes County, Georgia. In 1790 he was elected to the US House of Representatives and served one term, 1791 to 1793. He later moved to Maury County, Tennessee, and...[Read More] (Bio by: Bill McKern) Lasting Hope Cemetery, Carters Creek, Maury County, Tennessee, USA
