hmtl5 James Willett b. 1 Sep 1800 d. 15 Jun 1869: Hedges Genealogy

James Willett

Male 1800 - 1869  (68 years)

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  • Name James Willett 
    Birth 1 Sep 1800  [1, 2
    Gender Male 
    Occupation farmer  [2
    Census 1850  Union Township, Hancock County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Death 15 Jun 1869  [1
    Burial Willett Cemetery, Hancock County, Indiana Find all individuals with events at this location  [1
    Person ID I6183  Hedges
    Last Modified 17 Nov 2025 

    Family Elizabeth Betsy Hunt,   b. 1802   d. 2 Mar 1859 (Age 57 years) 
    Family ID F2713  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 13 Nov 2025 

  • Notes 
    • Note on Find a Grave:
      James Willett was apparently married twice. His first wife was Mary Hammond whom he married on 14 April 1818 in Mason County, Kentucky. James is buried in the Willett Cemetery in Hancock County, Indiana.

      James and Mary had at least one child:
      Charles Willett, born November 18, 1823 in Maysville, Mason County, Kentucky and died January 29, 1896 in Hancock County, Indiana.

      In the 1850 Census of Hancock County, Indiana, shows his wife was Elizabeth. She was born about 1805.

      James and Elizabeth's children:
      Richard G., born July 25, 1837 in Indiana and died July 29, 1851.

      Richard is buried in the Willett Cemetery in Hancock County.

      Nancy Ann was born September 17, 1838 and died July 17, 1844.

      She is buried in the Willett Cemetery in Hancock County.
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  • Sources 
    1. [S6] Find a Grave.

    2. [S25] Census.