Willis James Sr. (1770-1843) - Find a Grave Memorial

Willis James Sr.

Birth

1770

Death

1843 (aged 72–73)

Burial

Pisgah United Methodist Church Cemetery

Galivants Ferry, Horry County, South Carolina, USA Add to Map

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Birth year is estimated. His estate was settled in court in 1843 naming his children (posted here). He is very likely buried at Old Pisgah unmarked. Willis was probably married more than once as there is large gap between ages of children.

Parents: (Strong suspects)
John James (donated land for Pisgah Church 1802)
Patience Booth James

Grandparents of Willis (parents of John)
James I. James
Ann Sebastian James

Spouse:
Unknown 1st wife?
Rebecca Hardwick James b. about 1780

Children:
Jeremiah N. James b. about 1792?
Willis James, Jr. b. about 1795
Delara James Hardwick 1802
William H. G. James 1820 (Confederate Veteran)
Edwin C. James 1822-1887
Elvira James Sellers b. 1826
Martha A. James Thompkins 1831-1913

Estate documents found by Marty Grant.

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He very likely had a wood marker now gone.

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Parents

Spouse

Rebecca Hardwick James

1777–1850

Children

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John James

Patience Booth James

Rebecca Hardwick James

Pvt William H. G. James

Rev Edwin Christenbury James

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Patience Booth James

Rebecca Hardwick James

Pvt William H. G. James

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