Willey, Amos

Notes:

The name of this township was Coit's Gore, when by act of legislature, in
the fall of 1825 it was changed to Waterville,

In 1830 Amos Willey was head of a household in Waterville of 1 male 10-14, 1male 20-29, 1 male 50-59.

In 1850 Amos and Hannah Willey were farming in Waterville, Lamoille County,Vermont with his son Elias.

In 1860 Amos and Hannah Willey were farming in Waterville, Lamoille County,Vermont.

From Hemenway's Vermont Historical Gazetteer
Waterville, Vermont Lamoille County
Vo. 2 pg. 772
Amos Willey one of the first settlers, was born at or near Walpole, NewHampshire; in 1772. In 1795, he arrived at the then gore, purchased a lot ofwild land, and commenced to clear away the forest. There were then but sevenfamilies in the gore. By industry and perseverance he secured a comfortablehome, where for 67 years he lived. He possessed a strong constitution, was
temperate in all his habits, respected and honored by all who knew him.
Several of his brothers located near him, in town. Among them was:
Abner Willey, who, for more than 50 successive years, lived upon the same
homestead. He was noted for his benevolence and integrity. Many of the early
pioneers, borne down with misfortune, had many reasons for blessing him; for
none went from his house unaided.

From Hemenway's Vermont Historical Gazetteer
pg. 800 Vol. 2 Waterville, Vermont Lamoille County
Waterville.
The name of this township was Coit's Gore when by act of legislature, in the
fall of 1825 it was changed to Waterville.
Waterville was represented by Luther Poland in 1828-'31; Amos Willey, 1829;
Jesse Holmes, 1832; Moses Fisk, 1837; D. H. Hulburd, 1831; O.M. Farland,
1842; William Wilber, 1843; William Page 1845; Jos. D. Freeman, 1847; Elias
Willey, 1848; Eliphalet Brush, 1850;-------1833. '34 '35. '36, '38, '39,
'40, '44, '46, '49. First town clerk, Moses Fisk.

Amos married Hannah in Vermont, USA. Hannah was born about 1782 in Massachusetts, USA; died after 1870 in Probably Belvidere, Lamoille County, Vermont.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Amos married Wood, Rachel on 30 Mar 1800 in Coits Gore, Franklin County, Vermont, USA. Rachel was born in in Cambridge, Lamoille, Vermont, USA; died before 1850 in Vermont, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In 1830 David was the head of a household in Waterville, Franklin County,Vermont of 1 male under 5, 1 male 15-19, 2 males 20-29, 2 females 20-29.

Children of David and Susan Willey were
(A son), b. 21 May 1827 d. 21 May 1827
Timothy M. b. 10 Dec 1828 d, 19 Mar 1835
Rachel, b. 27 Jan 1831 m. Mason Chaffee 27 Jun 1850
Benjamin F. b. 20 Jul 1833 m. Jennie Wheelock

David married Fairbanks, Susan on 31 May 1825 in Waterville, Lamoille County, Vermont, USA. Susan was born on 15 Jan 1802 in Roxbury, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, USA; died on 18 Dec 1888 in Waterville, Lamoille County, Vermont, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In 1860 Silas and Harriet were farming in Waterville, Lamoille County, Vermontwith sons Bronson S. and Volney.

In 1860 Silas and Harriet were farming in Waterville, Lamoille County, Vermontwith sons Ranson and Volney next to his parents, Amos and Hannah Willey.

In 1870 Silas and Harriet Willey were farming in Waterville with sons, B.S. andVolney near to his brother Elias.

On the 10 June 1880 Census Volney Willey was recorded as a farm labourer inWaterville, Lamoille County, Vermont and the Census dated 16 June 1880 showshim in the Vermont Asylum for the Insane, in Battleboro, Windham County,Vermont. In 1900 Volney was an inmate in the Vermont State Hospital for theInsane at Waterbury, Washington County, Vermont.

Children of Silas and Harriet Willey
Bronson S. WILLEY b. 15 Jul 1839
Volney WILLEY b. 2 Sep 1846

Silas married Fairbanks, Harriet on 25 Mar 1835 in Waterville, Lamoille County, Vermont, USA. Harriet was born on 4 Oct 1808 in Marlborough Township, Cheshire County, New Hampshire, USA; died on 26 Mar 1895 in Waterville, Lamoille County, Vermont, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In 1850 Amos and Hannah Willey were farming in Waterville, Lamoille County,Vermont with son Elias.

In 1860 Elias is farming in Waterville with Ranslear and Emeline Willey.Ranslear and Emeline Willey were in Cambridge, Lamoille County in 1850 withdaughter Martha and in Johnson in 1840.

In 1870 Elias and Emaline Willey were farming in Waterville, Lamoille County,Vermont, near to his brother Silas and Family.

In 1880 Elias and Emeline Willey were farming in Waterville, Lamoille, Vermont.. Emeline died 24 Apr 1881 aged 67.

From Hemenway's Vermont Historical Gazetteer
pg. 800 Vol. 2 Waterville, Vermont Lamoille County
Waterville.
The name of this township was Coit's Gore when by act of legislature, in the
fall of 1825 it was changed to Waterville.
Waterville was represented by Luther Poland in 1828-'31; Amos Willey, 1829;
Jesse Holmes, 1832; Moses Fisk, 1837; D. H. Hulburd, 1831; O.M. Farland,
1842; William Wilber, 1843; William Page 1845; Jos. D. Freeman, 1847; Elias
Willey, 1848; Eliphalet Brush, 1850;-------1833. '34 '35. '36, '38, '39,
'40, '44, '46, '49. First town clerk, Moses Fisk.


Buried:
Mountain View Cemetery,