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Wills Family History
Wills Genealogy & Family TreeWills is an English name from Cornwall, England, where the family held a seat. It comes from the German given name William which means "desire" and "protection." The earliest known ancestor--Walt Wille--was recorded in 1207. Roots for this name can also be found in Scotland. The family motto is Sursum which means "Upwards."
Other spellings include "Will" and "Wylls." Notable people with the surname include American actor Chill Wills (Giant, The Alamo, McLintock!), American baseball player Bump Wills (Texas Rangers, Chicago Cubs), and American tennis player Helen Wills. The first Wills to come to America was Bennet Wills in Maine in 1627.
Wills Birth Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Eda Wills -- --, 1899 December 0, 1980 Nebraska
- Lucy Wills -- --, 1867 December 0, 1938 Pennsylvania
- Mary Magdalene Wills -- --, 1857 October 20, 1921 Pennsylvania
- Charles Eugene Wills -- --, 1888 December 6, 1956 Pennsylvania
- Mary Magdalene Wills -- --, 1857 October 20, 1921 Pennsylvania
Wills Death Records
- Name Birth Date Death Date Location
- Sarah Jane Wills -- --, 1880 April 22, 1964 Victoria
- Herr Lewis Wills -- --, 1744 March 15, 1832
- Phillip Henry Wills -- --, 1864 August 7, 1934
- Susanna Wills -- --, 1734 December 0, 1792
- Cora Lee Wills -- --, 1890 September 0, 1978 Texas
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