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Eli Wright Willits

Birth	:	17 Oct 1838 Wayne, Wayne County, Indiana, USA
Death	:	7 May 1893 Bonaparte, Van Buren County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Willow Grove Cemetery, Buffalo, Johnson County, USA
Coordinate	:	44.3348000, -106.7032000
Description	:	DIED. WILLITS. On Sunday, May 7, at his residence in Willits, Iowa, of heart disease, Mr. Eli W. Willits, aged 54 yrs 6 mos. and 20 days. He was born in Wayne Co. Indiana, Oct. 17, 1838 and came to Iowa with his parents in 1842 and has since been a resident of this county. He purchased a farm of 280 acres in 1862 and when the C. B. and K. C. R. R. was built laid out the town of Willits. Several years later he opened a store which he conducted until his death. He was also... Read More	DIED. WILLITS. On Sunday, May 7, at his residence in Willits, Iowa, of heart disease, Mr. Eli W. Willits, aged 54 yrs 6 mos. and 20 days. He was born in Wayne Co. Indiana, Oct. 17, 1838 and came to Iowa with his parents in 1842 and has since been a resident of this county. He purchased a farm of 280 acres in 1862 and when the C. B. and K. C. R. R. was built laid out the town of Willits. Several years later he opened a store which he conducted until his death. He was also Post Master. He leaves a wife and five children to mourn his loss. The funeral services were held at the Ward School House. Rev. C. W. Wilson of Ottumwa preached a very impressive sermon to a large and sympathizing assemblage of neighbors and friends. The remains were interred in the Thompson cemetery. Mr. Willit was an honest and upright man and was universally respected for his many good qualities. Source: Van Buren Co Genealogical Society Obituary Book, Keosauqua Public Library Note: Eli Willits Obituary mentions he left 5 children to mourn his loss. The obituary of his second wife Margaret Ann Fentem Willits, stated she and Eli had 4 children. Those identified by census records, and the obituary of his second wife Margaret Ann Fentem Willits are listed below. Irene D Willits Wilson 1885–1936 Ida Krieger Mrs. Stella Edith Davis Charles E. Willits - - - Contributed by C D Bird (# 49157592) "The Means Family of America" Genealogy Book. Editor: Elizabeth Cissel Foglesong. Published in 1972 Page 206 - Nancy Milroy Craig, b 8 Aug 1850, Clarion Co, PA; d 19 Feb 1881. She married 13 Sept 1870, Bonaparte, IA, Eli Willets, b 17 Oct 1838; d 7 May 1893. Nancy came with her parents to Iowa in 1864. Hen she was growing up in Pennsylvania, she and her old sister, Mary Jane, helped their mother with household chores. They knit stockings and mittens for the family, also the clothing and soap were made at home. Nancy and Eli had a daughter: Della Willets, b 4 Sept 1878 and died 30 Oct 1878.

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Eli Wright Willits's memorial is located at: Willow Grove Cemetery, Buffalo, Johnson County, USA.
When did Eli Wright Willits death?
Eli Wright Willits death on 7 May 1893 in Bonaparte, Van Buren County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 44.3348000
Longitude: -106.7032000

Family Members:

Parent

Robert Willits

(1798 - 1869)

Sarah Beard Willits

(1805 - 1885)

Spouse

Nancy Milroy Craig Willits

(1850 - 1881)

Siblings

Rachel Willits Peterie

(1826 - 1873)

Minerva Jane Willits Hays

(1832 - 1908)

Isaac N. Willits

(1837 - 1902)

Albert Sinks Willits

(1841 - 1910)

Robert Monroe Willits

(1844 - 1846)

Children

Della B Willits

(1878 - 1878)

Ida W Willits Krieger

(1883 - 1906)

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