Willis, Robert, approximately 1713-1791

P. 36. Robert Willis the son of William Willis and Hannah his wife was born att Eliz'thtown, the 26th day of 2nd month 1713

p.360. "The Testimony of the Monthly Meeting of Friends in Burlington, West New-Jersey, concerning our antient Friend Robert Willis, deceased.... It appears he was born in the Eastern part of New-Jersey in year 1713.... Some time after his arrival to Man's estate, he married a sober young Woman, educated in the religious profession of the Presbyterians, with whom he attended their places of Worship about two Years.... Absenting himself from their meetings, he attended those of the Anabaptists, but not finding that Satisfaction he sought, he inclined to seek further, and notwithstanding some prejudices he had imbibed against the Society of Friends he was induced to attend their Meetings.... He sometime after applied to be joined to the Society, and accordingly was received into membership." His wife died in 1759. He Embarked on a religious visit to Friends in Europe in 1770 and returned in 1774. He died the 15th of 4th month 1791.

1770. Robert Willis (N.J.), born 1713; Sailed for England from Philadelphia 10th month; Returned to Philadelphia latter end of 8th month 1774; Died at Kaign's Point, N.J., 4th month 1791 aged 78.