Joseph
Willis
Born in Wolsingham, Durham, England
Son of Joseph Willis
and Margaret (Barnfather) Willis
[sibling(s) unknown]
Husband of
Isabella (Brown) Willis
— married
11 May 1796 in Medomsley, Durham, England
Descendants 
Father of
Joseph Willis
Died
at about age 72
in Lanchester, Durham, England, United Kingdom
Profile last modified
| Created 22 Jul 2014
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Biography
Joseph was born in 1771.
Joseph, son of Joseph Willis & Margaret, was baptised on 6 March 1771 in Wolsingham, Durham, England.[1] 6 Mar 1771 Joseph Willis, of Wolsingham, son of Joseph Willis (labourer) by his wife Margaret
Joseph married Isabella Brown on 11 May 1796 in Medomsley, Durham, England.[2] 11 May 1796 Joseph Willis married Isabella Brown, both of this chapelry, by banns Witnesses: Elizabeth Brown; Fairbridge Hall
In the 1841 census Joseph (age 70) was in Butsfield, West, Lanchester, Durham, England.[3]
| Name | Sex | Age | Occupation | Birth Place |
| Joseph Willis | M | 70 | Durham | |
| Isabela Willis | F | 70 | Durham | |
| Joseph Willis | M | 35 | Durham | |
| Elizabeth Gibson | F | 25 | Durham |
Joseph's death was registered in the Oct-Nov-Dec quarter of 1843 in the Durham Central district.[4]
Joseph was buried on 1 November 1843 in Lanchester, Durham, England.[5] 1 Nov 1843 Joseph Willis, of West Butsfield, age: 72
Sources
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Baptism:
"England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
FamilySearch Record: JMTY-3Z9 (accessed 27 December 2022)
Joseph Willis baptism on 6 Mar 1771, son of Joseph Willis & Margaret, in Wolsingham, Durham, England. - ↑
Marriage:
"England Marriages, 1538–1973"
FamilySearch Record: NLZ7-18M (accessed 27 December 2022)
Joseph Willis marriage to Isabella Brown on 11 May 1796 in Medomsley, Durham, England. - ↑
1841 Census:
"England and Wales Census, 1841"
citing PRO HO 107, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.
FamilySearch Record: MQBD-NW4 (accessed 27 December 2022)
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Joseph Willis (70) in Lanchester in Durham & Lanchester registration district in Durham, England. Born in Durham. - ↑
Death Registration:
"England and Wales Death Registration Index 1837-2007"
citing Death, Durham Central, Durham, England, General Register Office, Southport, England.
FamilySearch Record: 2J4R-7LM (accessed 27 December 2022)
Joseph Willis death registered Oct-Nov-Dec 1843 in Durham Central. - ↑
Burial:
"England Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991"
FamilySearch Record: JZT6-L6P (accessed 27 December 2022)
Joseph Willis burial on 1 Nov 1843 in Lanchester, Durham, England, United Kingdom.
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