Eugene ‘Shike’ WILLIS (1933-2004) – US Police Chief for 24 years
Eugene M. 'Shike' Willis Jr. of West Newbury, former West Newbury chief of police, died November 20, 2004 at Anna Jaques Hospital in Newburyport. He was 71.
Alfred KINGSNORTH’s letter to daughter Susie, March 1891
Study of a letter written by my 2xGreat Grandfather, Alfred Kingsnorth, to his daughters on 10 March 1891 while he was staying with his son in Westbourne, Dorset. His son owned and ran the Beehive Stores on Seamoor Road - a 'Family Grocer and Provision Merchant'.
George & Edwin Pile – brothers showing bravery for King and Country…
A number of men in The Willis Tree fought 'for King and Country' during the Great War (1914-1918) and World War 2 (1939-1945). Two brothers - George and Edwin Pile - are recorded as showing exceptional bravery in the line of duty...