Mary Willis

F, b. before 29 February 1656, d. 15 September 1702
     Mary was born in Devizes, Wiltshire, England. She was christened there on 29 February 1656 in Chippenham.1 She was the daughter of Henry Willis II and Mary Peace. Mary married George Masters the 27th day of the 9th month 1678  in Westbury, at the home of her father, Henry Willis. Her father was fined for having the marriage take place in his home.2 George & Mary had children: Mary [7/15/1679-1718][m. 7/01/1702 William Haig] & Philadelphia [5/14/1684- ][m. Jeremiah Williams]. Mary's husband, George, died on 9 November 1696 in New York City, New York County, New York, leaving her a widow. Mary died on the 15th day of the seventh month 1702. at New York City.3

Citations

  1. [S1045] L.I. Benjamin D. Hicks of Old Westbury, Willis Family of Long Island, page 173 - Mary, daughter of Henry Willis baptized Chippenham, Wiltshire 29 February 1656 [12 miles from Warminister].
  2. [S1045] L.I. Benjamin D. Hicks of Old Westbury, Willis Family of Long Island, page 173 - Mary Willis married: 27 September 1678 George Masters [d. 9 September 1696]. She died 15 Juyt 1702.
  3. [S2515] George I. Willis, The English Origins of Henry Willis of Westbury, Long Island, page 74.