Willis Family papers 1863-1902.

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Willis Family papers 1863-1902.

The Willis Family papers consist of correspondence from family members in Battle Creek, Michigan and Washington, D.C. to Milton Willis about family maters and business.

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SNAC Resource ID: 7139026

William L. Clements Library

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Willis, Milton, b. 1833.

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Henry Willis (1800-1886) was a Quaker, businessman and leading citizen of Battle Creek, Michigan. He was involved with various Railroad companies in Michigan including the Grand Trunk Railroad, he also ran a nursery, and was involved with waterworks, brick manufacture, and lumber. Henry married Hannah March (d. 1834) and with her had three children, Isaac, Lydia, and Milton (b. 1833). After Hannah’s death Henry married Phoebe Mott (d. 1890) and had two more children Henry M. and Edw...

Chicago and Grand Trunk Railway Company.

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Grand Trunk Railway Company of Canada

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