Elizabeth Willis

F, b. before 25 February 1661, d. October 1700
     Elizabeth was born before 25 February 1661 in either Devizes, Wiltshire, England, or. She was christened there on 25 February 1661 in Warminster at St. Denys Church.1 She was the daughter of Henry Willis II and Mary Peace. Elizabeth married Robert Zane.2 Robert & Elizabeth had children: Ester, Rachel & Robert. Elizabeth's husband, Robert, died in 1694 in Newtown leaving her a widow. Elizabeth married 2nd William Rakestraw in 1696. William & Elizabeth had a daughter, Sarah. Elizabeth departed this life the 8th month of 1700 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania.3

Citations

  1. [S1047] George I. Willis, The English Origins of Henry Willis of Westbury, Long Island, pages 70 - St. Denys Church Christening Records.
  2. [S1045] L.I. Benjamin D. Hicks of Old Westbury, Willis Family of Long Island, page 171.
  3. [S1045] L.I. Benjamin D. Hicks of Old Westbury, Willis Family of Long Island, page 173.