Enlisted in Company G, New York 27th Infantry Regiment on 21 May 1861.
His Widow, Lydia< filed for his pension 27 Apr 1908, App#890655, Cert#655595

Ontario County Journal, Friday January 22, 1897

Obituary

On Saturday morning occurred the death of David S. Willys a well known businessman and long time resident. He had been in poor physical and mental health for some time past. He was aged 56 years.

Survivors are his widow, one son John N. Willys, two daughters, Misses Emily and Mary Willys. He was a member of the firm of Willys and Hollis Brick Manufacturers. He was a prominent GAR man having served during the Rebellion in the 27th NY Vol Infantry.

There was a largely attended the funeral at the family residence on Pleasant Street.

SAME PAPER

DIED

WILLYS

At Canandaigua, January 16, 1897, David S. Willys, aged 56 years, 1 month. His body was interred 1897 Canandaigua, New York, Woodlawn Cemetery.



ONTARIO REPOSITORY and MESSENGER Thursday January 21, 1897 COL 1

David S. Willys Dead

David S. Willys, a long time resident of this village, died Saturday morning of brain trouble resulting from injuries received during the Rebellion, in which he served in Co. G., 27th N. Y. Vols.

A native of Bath, he had been in business here about 30 years, being a partner in Willis and Hollis, brick manufacturers. In social and business circles Mr. Willys was highly esteemed.

A widow and three children, John N., Emily and Mary, survive. The funeral was conducted by Rev. Lawrence at the Pleasant Street residence Tuesday forenoon, A. M. Murray Post attending in a body. Mr. Willys carried $6,000 life insurance.