William Willis Atwell (1838 - 1916)

Born Apr 1838 in Virginia, United States

Died 19 Nov 1916 at age 78 in Bainbridge, Ross County, Ohio, United States

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Biography

William Atwell is a part of US Black heritage.

William W Atwell was born about 1838 in Virginia, United States, son of Eli Ross Atwell (~1810– ) and Nancy Cooper (~1808– ).

His siblings were:

1. Samuel Goodson Atwell
2. Mary E Atwell
3. Eliza Atwell
4. John Atwell
5. Margaret Atwell
6. Benjamin Atwell
7. Eli Atwell

In 1850, William (11) was living in Smyth, Virginia with his mother, Nancy (42); his siblings, Eli (40), Samuel (10), Mary E (9), Eliza (8), John (7), Margaret (4), Benjamin (2), and Eli (3 months); and Robert Bowls (19), Martha Bowls (17), and James Bowls (15). ^[1]

In 1870, William (31) was living in Jackson Township, Pike, Ohio with his siblings, Mary (4), and Benjamin E (0); and Sarah C Atwell (22). ^[2]

In 1880, William (41) was living in Benton Township, Pike, Ohio, United States. Born in Virginia with his wife, Sarah (34); their children, Benjamine (10), Viola (8), and Maggie B. (6); and Mary J. Atwell (14, stepdaughter). ^[3]

In 1900, William (61) was living in Benton Township, Pike, Ohio with his wife, Sarah C (53); their son, Benjamin F (30); and Ollie M French (3, grandchild). ^[4]

In 1910, William (71) was living in Benton, Pike, Ohio with his wife, Sarah C (63); and Ollie May Atwell (13, grandchild). ^[5]

Research Notes

The following people may need profiles:

• Robert Bowls
• Martha Bowls
• James Bowls
• Sarah C Atwell

Sources

1. ↑ 1850 Census: "United States Census, 1850"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M432; Line: 12; Digital film/folder number: 004206466_002_M96P-WGT; FHL microfilm: 444966; Image number: 92; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01089-2
   FamilySearch Record: M8D5-GCV (accessed 19 March 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HT-67RW-343
   William W Adwell (12) in Smyth, Virginia, United States. Born in Virginia.
2. ↑ 1870 Census: "United States Census, 1870"
   citing Page: 14; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M593; Line: 26; Digital film/folder number: 004278456; FHL microfilm: 000552756; Image number: 102; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01616-0
   FamilySearch Record: M6LN-794 (accessed 19 March 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HY-6QQ7-DR6
   Wm W Atwell (32) head of household in Jackson Township, Pike, Ohio, United States. Born in Virginia.
3. ↑ 1880 Census: "United States Census, 1880"
   citing Volume: 2; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T9; Affiliate Line Number: 00089; Digital film/folder number: 005162002; FHL microfilm: 1255058; Image number: 460; Sheet number: 12; Sheet letter: D; Packet letter: A
   FamilySearch Record: M8S6-DPV (accessed 19 March 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9YB6-S5JV
   William Atwell (44), married, Farm Laborer, head of household in Benton Township, Pike, Ohio, United States. Born in Virginia, United States.
4. ↑ 1900 Census: "United States Census, 1900"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 72; Digital film/folder number: 004117780; FHL microfilm: 1241314; Image number: 48; Sheet number: 12; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N00772-1
   FamilySearch Record: MM6K-WZV (accessed 19 March 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HT-6Q5S-FSW
   William W Atwell (63), married head of household in Benton Township, Pike, Ohio, United States. Born in Virginia.
5. ↑ 1910 Census: "United States Census, 1910"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T624; Digital film/folder number: 004973229; FHL microfilm: 1375236; Image number: 247; Sheet number: 2; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03502-1
   FamilySearch Record: MLFK-2SC (accessed 19 March 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRK7-9G9
   William W Atwell (72), married head of household in Benton, Pike, Ohio, United States. Born in Virginia.

See also:

• Marriage:

"Ohio Marriages, 1800-1958"
citing Digital film/folder number: 004016256; FHL microfilm: 292749
FamilySearch Record: XDV3-RZV (accessed 19 March 2024)
William W Atwell marriage to Sarah Irvin on 4 Dec 1866 in Pike, Ohio, United States.

• Death:

"Ohio Death Index, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2007"
citing Page: 220
FamilySearch Record: VK58-H1G (accessed 19 March 2024)
William W Atwell death 19 Nov 1916 in Ross, Ohio, United States.

• Death:

"Ohio Deaths, 1908-1953"
citing Digital film/folder number: 004021401; FHL microfilm: 1983839; Image number: 1160; Packet letter: F; Indexing batch: B03884-2
FamilySearch Record: X8ND-D44 (accessed 19 March 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GPK3-3Q1P
William Willis Atwell death 19 Nov 1916 (born 24 Apr 1837), son of Eli Atwell & Mary Cooper, in Bainbridge, Ross, Ohio.

• Burial: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/92291591/william_willis-atwell: accessed), memorial page for William Willis Atwell (Apr 1837–19 Nov 1916), Find a Grave Memorial ID 92291591, citing Bainbridge Cemetery, Bainbridge, Ross County, Ohio, USA; Maintained by Jamie Baker (contributor 47694639).