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Willard Family History
Willard Genealogy & Family TreeWillard is an English name from Sussex, England, where the family were lords of Eastborne manor. It comes from the Germanic roots will ("desire") and heard ("strong"). In recent years, it is often used as a given name. The earliest known ancestor--William Wilard--was recorded in 1166.
Other spellings of the name include "Wilard," "Wielard," "Wellard," "Willardby," "Wyllard," "Willardsey," "Willardsham," and "Willardstone." Notable people with the surname include American actor Fred Willard (Wall-E, Anchorman: the Legend of Ron Burgundy, American Wedding), American boxer Jess Willard, and American film composer Mark Willard (Courageous, Fireproof, Facing the Giants). The first Willard to come to America was Simon Willard in Massachusetts in 1634.
Willard Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Josiah Willard -- --, 1635 July 0, 1674 Massachusetts
- Elizabeth Jane Willard -- --, 1835 March 21, 1920
- Virginia Caroline Willard -- --, 1862 May 19, 1902 Mississippi
- Harry Willard -- --, 1863 October 10, 1954 Illinois
- Hamilton Alexander Willard -- --, 1836 December 19, 1915 Wisconsin
Willard Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Lucinda Willard -- --, 1822 January 21, 1899 Tennessee
- Roy Dexter Willard -- --, 1919 December 16, 1971 North Carolina
- Thomas Willard -- --, 1530 February 26, 1584
- Josiah Willard -- --, 1778 February 16, 1859 New Hampshire
- James Madison Willard -- --, 1814 July 30, 1853 Tennessee
