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Possible marriage:
THOMAS WILLS
Spouse: SUSANNA STANBURY
Marriage: 14 DEC 1814 Chagford, DevonPossible son:
WILLIAM WILLS
Christening: 20 APR 1815 Chagford, Devon
Father: THOMAS WILLS
Mother: SUSANNAHChagford is 7 miles from Bridford
Possible marriage:
THOMAS WILLS
Spouse: SUSANNA STANBURY
Marriage: 14 DEC 1814 Chagford, DevonPossible son:
WILLIAM WILLS
Christening: 20 APR 1815 Chagford, Devon
Father: THOMAS WILLS
Mother: SUSANNAHChagford is 7 miles from Bridford
Died in Australia shortly after starting a draper business in Adelaide with his older brother, George, and twin Richard.
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For details and photos of the Wills family click here and search the text or photos for Wills.
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Oliver, the eldest son of George Tarlton Wills, was a gallant airman during the First World War. He died tragically on 10th November 1918
Notes: from Peter Wills (son)
Percy, known as "Lionel", served with George Wills & Co. Limited in Australia in 1926 and 1927. He returned to England and became a Director of George Wills & Sons Limited in 1930. He served during the Second World War in the National Fire Service.
He was also responsible for bringing Speedway from Australia to England. He was introduced to the sport whilst on a business trip to Australia in 1826. He sent articles to UK motorcycle magazines and the sport was soon picked up, with the first UK race held May 1927 at Camberley.
Notes from Peter Wills: (nephew)
Philip and his brother, Richard, had very distinguished careers, obituaries from national newspapers for both of them are in the posession of Peter Wills. Details of both can be found here
Philip served with G. & R. Wills & Co. Limited from 1926-1927. He returned to England and became a Director of George Wills & Sons Limited in 1930. He became Managing Director of Fowlie, Reid & Wills Limited in 1949. Philip served in the Second World War in the Air Transport Auxiliary and was awarded the C.B.E. (Civil).
He was a pre-war pioneer of gliding and for many years the leader of the sport in Britain, Philip was the first Briton to win the World Championship.
Notes from Peter Wills (nephew)
Geoffrey served in G. & R. Wills & Co. Limited 1931/32. He went to George Wills & Co. Limited in Australia in 1932. He was Assistant Manager of Wills, Gilchrist & Sanderson Pty. Ltd., Brisbane, Queensland, between 1938 to 194S, then Manager 1945 to 1950. Director of Gilchrist, Watt & Sanderson Pty. Ltd., Sydney, New South Wales, in 1951. During the Second World War he served with the Australian Infantry Forces and was mentioned in despatches.
Richard Lloyd Joseph Wills C.B.E., M.C.
Notes: from Peter Wills (nephew)
Richard and his brother, Philip, had very distinguished careers, obituaries from national newspapers for both of them are in the posession of Peter Wills. Details of both can be found here
Richard served with G. & R. Wills and Co. Limited 1931 to 1935. In 1946 he returned to England and worked with George Wills & Sons Limited, managing Director the same year. During the Second World War he served with the Commandos, was wounded, and was awarded the Military Cross. He married twice but had no children.
Richard Lloyd Joseph Wills C.B.E., M.C.
Notes: from Peter Wills (nephew)
Richard and his brother, Philip, had very distinguished careers, obituaries from national newspapers for both of them are in the posession of Peter Wills. Details of both can be found here
Richard served with G. & R. Wills and Co. Limited 1931 to 1935. In 1946 he returned to England and worked with George Wills & Sons Limited, managing Director the same year. During the Second World War he served with the Commandos, was wounded, and was awarded the Military Cross. He married twice but had no children.
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