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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
- Andrew Willard -- --, 1528 April 18, 1562
- Cornelia Frances Willard -- --, 1866 August 22, 1947 North Carolina
- Margery Willard -- --, 1602 July 17, 1658
- Jacob Willard -- --, 1650 April 20, 1712
- Mary Willard -- --, 1609 December 0, 1641 England
Willard Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Richard Willard -- --, 1610 September 5, 1596
- Joseph Willard -- --, 1688 July 30, 1761 Massachusetts Bay Colony
- Simon Willard -- --, 1639 December 0, 1639
- Mary Helen Willard -- --, 1906 December 5, 1978 Illinois
- Julianna Willard -- --, 1763 May 4, 1830 Maryland
