Burrell Williams of
Cumberland County, Kentucky

(Last updated 18 April 2021)

Father:	Burrell Willis was born 17 Jan 1796 in Kentucky.  Between 1828 and 1833 they moved from Cumberland County, Kentucky south into Overton County, Tennessee. Burrell died in 14 Dec 1883 in Taylor County, Kentucky.	Census and tax lists: 1820 KY, Cumberland Co., p. 159 1830 [not recorded] 1840 TN, Overton County, p. (27a) 1850 TN, Overton County, p. (91b) 1860 TN, Overton County, p. (235a) 1870 TN, Overton County, p. 1880 TN, Overton County, p.
Mother:	Jane B Smith ???
Possible Son	●  Willis S.
Dau.	● Elizabeth "Betty" Willis was born 9 March 1819 in Cumberland County, Kentucky.  She married Joseph Williams before 1839. Elizabeth died 22 March 1899 in Cumberland County, Kentucky.  In 1840 they lived 4 houses from Burrell Willis.	1840 TN, Overton County, p. (27a) (near Burrell Willis) 1850 TN, Overton County, p. 1860 TN, Overton County, p. 1870 TN, Overton County, p. 1880 TN, Overton County, p.
Dau.	● Martha "Hattie" Willis was born 16 July 1824 in Kentucky. She married Richard Williams.  Martha died 12 July 1885 in Taylor County, Kentucky.  In 1850 she was living still living at home. Minerva Williams was born 1852 in Kentucky.  She died after 1860. William Burley Williams was born 20 Oct 1855 in Kentucky or Tennessee.  William died 12 July 1930 in Taylor County, Kentucky.	1840 TN, Overton County, p. (27a) 1850 TN, Overton County, p. (91b) 1860 TN, Overton County, p. (235a) (next to Burrell Willis)
Possible Son	● John Henry Willis was born 29 Aug 1826 in Tennessee.  He married Ruth Jane Willis.  John died 30 Sep 1904 in Taylor County, Kentucky. Burrell (Burl) Willis was born 23 Jan 1850 in Kentucky.  Burl died 26 Dec 1925 in Taylor County, Kentucky. William Charles Willis was born 14 Sep 1851 in Kentucky.  William died 2 Jan 1936 in Taylor County, Kentucky. Mary Jane Willis was born 3 Jan 1853 in Kentucky.  She married John H Cofer.  Mary died in 1928 in Springfield, Sangamon County, Illinois. James Madison Willis was born 23 Mar 1857 in Tennessee.  He married Sarah Elizabeth Benningfield.  James died 21 Mar 1929 in Taylor County, Kentucky. George Washington Willis was born 5 Dec 1859 in Overton County, Tennessee.  George died 27 Feb 1882 in Adair County, Kentucky. Miles Richard Willis was born 1 March 1862 in Kentucky.  He married Lydia F Stephens.  He married Mary Lucinda Dulworth.  Miles died 29 Sep 1938 in Lancaster, Dallas County, Texas. Phillip Newton Willis was born 2 May 1864 in Kentucky.  He married Fannie Coffee.  Phillip died 31 Dec 1943 in Taylor County, Kentucky.
Dau.	● Hillah Willis was born about 1828 in Kentucky.  She married Burrell Dulworth by 1853.  Hillah died after 1880.  In 1850 she was still living at home. R	1840 TN, Overton County, p. (27a) 1850 TN, Overton County, p. (91b)
Dau.	● Alcey Willis was born 1 June 1832 in Tennessee.  She married William Rutledge.  Alcey died 20 Sep 1911 in Collin County, Texas.  In 1850 she was still living at home. J	1840 TN, Overton County, p. (27a) 1850 TN, Overton County, p. (91b)
Son	● Charlie Willis was born about 1833 in Overton County, Tennessee.  Charlie died 15 Oct 1863 in Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee.  In 1850 he was still living at home.	1840 TN, Overton County, p. (27a) 1850 TN, Overton County, p. (91b)
Dau.	● Nancy Willis was born about 1835 in Tennessee.  She married Alfred Scott.   In 1850 she was still living at home. W	1840 TN, Overton County, p. (27a) 1850 TN, Overton County, p. (91b)
Dau.	● Olive "Ollie" Willis was born 16 Feb 1837 in Overton County, Tennessee.  She married Richard Watson.  Ollie died 30 Nov 1921 in Cumberland County, Kentucky.   In 1850 she was still living at home. Robert G "Bob" Watson Richard C Watson	1840 TN, Overton County, p. (27a) 1850 TN, Overton County, p. (91b)
Dau.	● Jane Willis was born about 1840 in Overton County, Tennessee.  She married John F Cleary on 3 Jan 1859 in Cumberland County, Kentucky.  Jane died after 1870.   In 1850 she was still living at home. R	1840 TN, Overton County, p. (27a) 1850 TN, Overton County, p. (91b)
Dau.	● Hannah Willis was born 7 Jan 1843 in Overton County, Tennessee. She married Jacob Dulworth.  Hannah died 19 Nov 1911 in Adair County, Kentucky.   In 1850 she was still living at home. N	1840 TN, Overton County, p. (27a) 1850 TN, Overton County, p. (91b)

Father:	John Willis was born about 1796 in Kentucky.  John died after 1850 in Kentucky.	Census and tax lists: 1820 KY, Cumberland Co., p. 1830 KY, Cumberland Co., p. 131   (next to Richard Williams) 1840 KY, Cumberland Co., p. (366a)   (near Miles Williams) 1850 KY, Cumberland Co., p. (284a)
Mother:	Rachel _______  was born about 1796.
Dau	● _______ Willis was born before 1820.
Dau	● _______ Willis was born before 1820.
Son	● Mathew Willis was born about 1818 in Cumberland County, Kentucky.  He married Mary "Polly" Williams.  The fact that he stayed in Cumberland County suggests he is more likely the son of John & Rachel Willis.  Mathew died after 1880 probably in Cumberland County, Kentucky. Mary Ann "Polly" Willis was born 1 June 1835 in Cumberland County, Kentucky.  Mary died  26 Jun 1917 in Kentucky. John Willis was born about 1838 in Kentucky. Rachel Willis was born about 1841 in Cumberland County, Kentucky.  She married Joseph Rutledge.  They died after 1880. Richard Willis was born about 1843 in Kentucky.  He married Mary Jane Odle.  Richard died after 1910 in Clay County, Tennessee. Henry Clay Willis was born 1 Mar 1845 in Cumberland County, Kentucky.  Henry died 10 Jan 1931 in Cumberland County, Kentucky.	1840 KY, Cumberland Co., p. (370a)   (near Richard Williams) 1850 KY, Cumberland Co., p. (284b) 1860 KY, Cumberland Co., p. 9 (513) 1870 KY, Cumberland Co., p. 1880 KY, Cumberland Co., p.
Dau	● _______ Willis was born before 1820.
Son	● John Henry Willis was born 26 Aug 1826 in Overton County, Tennessee.  He married Jane Ruth Willis.  John died 30 Sep 1904 in Taylor County, Kentucky. S.
Son	● Burrell Willis was born 1829 (1833) in Kentucky. He married Catherine Rutledge.  Burrell died 1 Dec 1864.
Son	● William E Willis was born 1834 in Kentucky.  He married Susan _____.  William died after 1880. M
Dau.	● Elizabeth H Willis was born 1839.  B

Federal census:

1810 Federal Census, Kentucky, Cumberland County
Frame	Page	Line	Name:	Age groups:	Notes

1820 Federal Census, Kentucky, Cumberland County, Paoli district
Frame	Page	Line	Name:	Age groups:	Notes
15	158	34	Richard Williams	2 males 0-9 , 1 male 10-15 , 1 male 26-44 , 1 female 0-9 , 1 female 10-15, 1 female 26-44, 1 female 45 and over
16	159	14	John Willis	2 males 0-9, 1 male 16-25, 2 females 0-9, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 16-25, 1 free colored person
16	159	16	Burrel Willis	1 male 0-9, 1 male 16-25, 1 female 0-9, 1 female 10-15, 1 female 16-25 [Mathew 2, Burrell 24, Elizabeth 1, unknown, Jane 20]

1830 Federal Census, Kentucky, Cumberland county (south of Cumberland River)
Frame	Page	Line	Name:	Age groups:	Notes:
35	131	14	Joseph Speers	1 male 0-4, 2 males 10-14, 1 male 15-19, 1 male 40-49, 1 female 10-14, 1 female 15-19, 1 female 30-39
35	131	16	John Willis	2 males 0-4, 2 males 5-9, 1 male 10-14, 1 male 15-19, 1 male 30-39, 2 females 10-14, 1 female 30-39
35	131	17	Miles Williams	1 male 20-29, 2 females 0-4, 1 females 20-29
35	131	18	Richard Williams	3 males 0-4, 1 male 10-14, 2 males 15-19, 1 male 40-49, 1 female 0-4, 1 female 5-9, 1 female 15-19, 1 female 20-29, 1 female 40-49, 1 female 60-69, 1 female 70-79

1840 Federal Census, Kentucky, Cumberland County
Frame	Page	Line	Name:	Age groups:	Notes:
26	(366a)	4	John Willis	4 males 0-4, 3 males 5-9, 1 male 10-14, 2 males 15-19, 1 male 40-49, 2 females 0-4, 1 female 20-29, 1 female 40-49
26	(366a)	15	Isaac Williams	2 males 0-4, 2 males 20-29, 1 female 20-29
26	(366a)	24	Miles Williams	2 males 0-4, 1 male 5-9, 1 male 20-29, 1 female 0-4, 1 female 5-9, 2 females 10-14, 1 female 20-29
36	(370a)	1	Mathew Willis	1 male 0-4, 2 males 20-29, 1 female 0-4, 1 female 20-29
36	(371a)	13	Rich'd Williams	1 male 0-4, 1 male 5-9, 2 males 15-19, 1 male 50-59, 2 females 0-4, 1 male 10-14, 1 female 20-29, 1 female 80-89

1840 Federal Census, Tennessee, Overton County
Frame	Page	Line	Name:	Age groups:	Notes:
65	(27)	8	Burrell Willis	1 male 5-9, 1 male 40-49, 3 females 0-5, 1 female 5-9, 2 females 10-14, 1 female 15-19, 1 female 40-49 [Charles 7, Burrell 45, Jane 0, Olive 3, Nancy 5, Alcey 8, Hilah 12, Martha 16, Jane 40]
65	(27)	11	John Willis	1 male 0-4, 1 male 20-29, 1 female 0-4, 1 female 15-19
65	(27)	12	Joseph Williams	1 male 20-29, 1 female 0-4, 1 female 20-29	Md. Elizabeth Willis

1850 Federal Census, Kentucky, Cumberland County
Page	Line	Name:	Age	Sex	Place of Birth	Notes
	85	John Willis	54	M	Kentucky
		Rachael Willis	54	F	South Carolina
		Henry Willis	24	M	Kentucky
		Burrel Willis	21	M	Kentucky
		William Willis	16	M	Kentucky
		Elizabeth H Willis	11	F	Kentucky
		John Johnson	11	M	Kentucky
	88	Mathew Willis	34	M	Kentucky
		Polley Willis	36	F	Kentucky
		Mary Willis	14	F	Kentucky
		John Willis	12	M	Kentucky
		R. Willis	10	F	Kentucky
		Richard Willis	8	M	Kentucky
		Henry Clay Willis	6	M	Kentucky
		Elizabeth Williams	22	F	Kentucky	Polly's sister?

1850 Federal Census, Tennessee, Overton County, District 8
Page	Line	Name:	Age	Sex	Place of Birth	Notes
(91b)	305	Burrel Willis	52	M	Kentucky
		Jane Willis	50	F	North Carolina
		John Willis	32	M	Kentucky
		Martha Willis	26	F	Kentucky
		Hilah Willis	22	F	Kentucky
		Charles Willis	17	M	Tennessee
		Nancy Willis	15	F	Tennessee
		Olive Willis	13	F	Tennessee
		Jane Willis	10	F	Tennessee
		Hannah Willis	7	F	Tennessee
		Burrel Willis	13	M	Tennessee